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WCF 112: Riker vs Rockefeller PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roy Ike (ranked 3003 p4p, 4119 weight class) and Usko Unbelivable (ranked 101 p4p, 82 weight class). Roy Ike could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Usko Unbelivable's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roy Ike!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Usko Unbelivable!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Unbelivable shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Unbelivable was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Unbelivable misses with the ground and pound.
Ike is being controlled here.
Unbelivable working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ike takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ike tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Unbelivable throws a strike aimed at the side of Ike's head but Ike avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unbelivable stands up and beckons Ike to his feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Unbelivable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unbelivable working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ike is looking to regain half guard here but Unbelivable keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Unbelivable tries for a kimura but Ike is defending well.
Unbelivable throws a strike aimed at the side of Ike's head but Ike avoids it well.
Unbelivable is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ike has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ike really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Unbelivable looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ike is trying to get back to half guard.
Ike is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Unbelivable asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Unbelivable wants to control but Ike is keeping him busy.
Unbelivable misses with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ike is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Unbelivable working the ground and pound from side control.
Ike is trying to improve his position.
Unbelivable throws a strike aimed at the side of Ike's head but Ike avoids it well.
Ike is trying to get back to half guard.
Ike manages to work his way to half guard, despite Unbelivable's best efforts.
Ike has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Unbelivable prevents Ike from standing back up.
Ike tries to get to full guard but Unbelivable has control of the leg.
Unbelivable is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Unbelivable is working for a kimura but Ike is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unbelivable trying to control the pace.
Ike looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Unbelivable looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Unbelivable is working for a kimura but Ike is defending it quite comfortably.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Usko Unbelivable dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Unbelivable closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ike did well to prevent Unbelivable getting side control.
Ike wants to control but Unbelivable is keeping busy.
Ike looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unbelivable trying to pass the guard but Ike defending well.
Ike pushes Unbelivable off looking to stand but Unbelivable dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ike is trying to get back to full guard.
Unbelivable wants to work for an arm triangle but Ike is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ike has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Unbelivable is working away from the top position though.
Unbelivable is trying for a kimura here. Ike looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Unbelivable wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Usko Unbelivable!
Usko Unbelivable made sure to mention his sponsor, Sportivité in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Domaydo Cann (ranked 2912 p4p, 22618 weight class) and Emilio Porter (ranked 383 p4p, 700 weight class). Porter has chosen Cambodia as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Domaydo Cann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Emilio Porter!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Porter shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cann napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cann throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Cann shoots in looking for a takedown. Porter tries to sprawl out of it but Cann keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Porter manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cann looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cann defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Porter.
Cann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cann tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Porter defends well and Cann ends up having to push Porter into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Porter struggles to land a body shot inside as Cann controls his hands.
Porter stalling the fight.
Porter drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Porter is struggling to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Porter lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Porter breaks the clinch.
Porter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Domaydo Cann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emilio Porter.
Cann lands a nice looking body shot.
Porter tries to clinch but Cann moves out of range.
Cann shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Porter is trying to defend but Cann finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Porter is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cann scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cann throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cann is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Porter to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Cann is looking to work some ground and pound but Porter has wrist control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Porter can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cann trying to control the position from guard on top but Porter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cann throws a big elbow that misses.
Cann throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Porter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Porter is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cann makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cann with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cann is in close to Porter's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cann is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Porter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cann. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Porter is on top in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cann is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Porter defends well.
Porter with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cann throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Porter distracts Cann with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Porter is sitting in close to Cann's body. Cann has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Porter is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Porter is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Cann.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Domaydo Cann!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jennson Jameison (ranked 2029 p4p, 2675 weight class) and Ezio Bonzela Franco (ranked 292 p4p, 366 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jennson Jameison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ezio Bonzela Franco!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonzela Franco tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jameison defends well and Bonzela Franco ends up having to push Jameison into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jameison ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jameison clinches with his opponent.
Jameison gets through Bonzela Franco's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
 It looks like Ezio Bonzela Franco has been cut.
Bonzela Franco has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bonzela Franco tries to score a body lock takedown but Jameison shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bonzela Franco is trying to break free.
Jameison lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bonzela Franco backwards.
Jameison lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bonzela Franco backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jameison is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bonzela Franco to keep the fight standing.
Jameison utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bonzela Franco looks winded!
Jameison gets through Bonzela Franco's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameison tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bonzela Franco fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jennson Jameison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezio Bonzela Franco.
Jameison lands a shoulder strike.
Jameison manages to pull guard.
Bonzela Franco is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bonzela Franco stays in close to Jameison's body and controls the position.
Bonzela Franco stops Jameison from standing up.
Bonzela Franco has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bonzela Franco working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jameison's head.
Bonzela Franco engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bonzela Franco lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonzela Franco postures up in Jameison's guard and throws a big left but Jameison blocks it.
Bonzela Franco preventing the sweep.
Bonzela Franco working some strikes from top position.
Bonzela Franco is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jameison wants to sweep here but Bonzela Franco controlling him for the moment.
Bonzela Franco distracts Jameison with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jameison on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jameison tries to get out of the position.
Jameison is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jameison working a defensive guard but Bonzela Franco passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameison is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bonzela Franco pulls his head out easily.
Jameison knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bonzela Franco on the ground.
Bonzela Franco is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Bonzela Franco there.
Bonzela Franco passes into side control, despite Jameison's attempt to control the position.
Bonzela Franco stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jameison moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jameison shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bonzela Franco eats them both and turns towards Jameison to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That has opened up Ezio Bonzela Franco's cut even more.
Bonzela Franco tries to clinch up.
Jameison changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jameison scores with a head kick.
Jameison moves into the clinch successfully.
Jameison breaks from the clinch.
No luck for Jameison with that takedown attempt.
Bonzela Franco drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jameison defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jennson Jameison dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ezio Bonzela Franco's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bonzela Franco displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jameison.
Danga de danga de dang - Jameison scores with a four punch combination!
Jameison darts in trying to clinch
and Bonzela Franco counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bonzela Franco slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jameison is looking to regain half guard here but Bonzela Franco keeps moving and retains side control.
Bonzela Franco stands up and beckons Jameison to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameison clinches.
Jameison slows down the pace here.
Bonzela Franco dodges an elbow strike from Jameison.
Jameison avoiding damage.
Jameison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jennson Jameison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jameison shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bonzela Franco shoots in but Jameison avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonzela Franco fails with a takedown attempt.
Bonzela Franco shoots in and gets a takedown into Jameison's guard.
Jameison is looking to stand back up but Bonzela Franco counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jameison.
Ezio Bonzela Franco has got the better of the ground game so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonzela Franco seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jameison does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bonzela Franco seems to be working for a kimura but Jameison defends the submission attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonzela Franco wants to pass to mount but Jameison is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameison tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Bonzela Franco manages to move to mount!
Jameison in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jameison tries to reverse the position but Bonzela Franco maintains control.
Jameison really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jameison is working hard here to advance position.
Bonzela Franco takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonzela Franco has isolated one of Jameison's arms. Jameison looking to fight him off but Bonzela Franco twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ezio Bonzela Franco!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rich Mahogany (ranked 3887 p4p, 4222 weight class) and Aram Grigorian (ranked 486 p4p, 521 weight class). Mahogany comes to the cage accompanied by Litty. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rich Mahogany!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aram Grigorian!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grigorian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Grigorian looks to land a combination but Mahogany avoids it well.
Mahogany tries for a takedown but Grigorian sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Grigorian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A good leg kick by Mahogany.
Mahogany throws a jab but it's blocked by Grigorian.
Mahogany with the inside leg kick.
Grigorian lands with a kick to the temple. Mahogany shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Grigorian lands a big head kick that sends Mahogany tumbling to the mat! Grigorian takes a step backwards and waves Mahogany back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 It looks like Rich Mahogany has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grigorian misses with a looping right.
Mahogany blocks a head kick by Grigorian.
As Grigorian tries to get set, Mahogany tries to push him back and clinch up but Grigorian manages to avoid the attempt.
Mahogany misses with a straight right.
Mahogany tries a head kick but it misses.
Grigorian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mahogany feinted with a counter takedown.
Mahogany slips a straight right by Grigorian.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grigorian lands a head kick!
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grigorian just misses with a punch to the body.
Mahogany drops his hands momentarily and Grigorian takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses.
Grigorian keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Grigorian slips under a jab from Mahogany.
Mahogany works the jab nicely.
Aram Grigorian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grigorian lands a high kick!
Jab from Grigorian.
Mahogany scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mahogany.
Grigorian throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mahogany.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grigorian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grigorian keeps the fight on the outside.
Grigorian shapes to counter with a head kick.
Mahogany lands a nice shot that snaps Grigorian's head back.
Mahogany shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Mahogany. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mahogany darts in trying to clinch
and Grigorian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grigorian slips a jab from Mahogany.
Grigorian throws a head kick that half lands.
Grigorian throws a combination that misses
and Mahogany counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mahogany plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Grigorian lands with a slapping head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grigorian throws a head kick but Mahogany moves out of range.
Grigorian misses with an uppercut. Mahogany saw that one coming.
Mahogany is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Mahogany misses the target.
Grigorian is looking to slow Mahogany down with leg kicks.
Grigorian misses the jab.
Grigorian needs to keep his hands up - Mahogany had a free shot at his head there.
Mahogany just misses with a punch to the body.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses.
Grigorian throws a looping overhand right but Mahogany ducks down to avoid it.
Mahogany half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mahogany throws a head kick but Grigorian moves out of range.
Mahogany is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Mahogany cracks Grigorian with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany throws a leg kick
and Grigorian counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Grigorian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahogany moves away.
Mahogany drops down looking for a counter takedown but Grigorian sprawls and moves away.
Mahogany walks into a straight right hand from Grigorian.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses
and Mahogany counters with a left to the body.
Mahogany throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mahogany throws a jab when Grigorian was well out of range.
Grigorian throws a head kick but Mahogany moves out of range.
Mahogany seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mahogany scores with a head kick.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses
and Mahogany counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mahogany.
Mahogany looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahogany has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aram Grigorian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rich Mahogany's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
A left lands for Grigorian.
Grigorian throws a one two combo.
Aram Grigorian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahogany throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Grigorian.
It looks like Aram Grigorian has been cut.
Grigorian has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grigorian there as he acknowledges the shot.
Grigorian takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aram Grigorian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grigorian throws a right and a left that Mahogany avoids nicely.
Mahogany tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grigorian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grigorian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grigorian scores with a body shot.
A jab lands there for Grigorian.
Mahogany throws the kick towards the body but Grigorian avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grigorian scores with a head kick.
Grigorian connects with a nice looking jab.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grigorian takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mahogany blocks a head kick by Grigorian.
Grigorian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses.
Mahogany drops down looking for a counter takedown but Grigorian sprawls and moves away.
Grigorian blocks a head kick by Mahogany.
Grigorian looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Mahogany doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grigorian counters with a stiff right hand.
Grigorian scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Grigorian takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick misses from Grigorian.
Mahogany feinted with a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grigorian takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mahogany throws a jab when Grigorian was well out of range.
Grigorian appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mahogany blocks a head kick by Grigorian.
Grigorian avoids the head kick by Mahogany.
Mahogany uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grigorian.
Mahogany blocks a head kick by Grigorian.
Mahogany tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grigorian swivels and escapes.
Grigorian is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Grigorian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mahogany jabs at Grigorian's body.
Grigorian blocks a head kick by Mahogany.
Grigorian throws a fast counter high kick but Mahogany manages to duck under it in time.
Mahogany tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mahogany moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGrigorian.
Grigorian throws a jab when Mahogany was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grigorian throws a head kick but Mahogany moves out of range.
Grigorian misses the jab.
Mahogany seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Grigorian moves out of range as Mahogany strikes.
Mahogany scores with a jab.
A head kick misses from Grigorian.
Mahogany throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mahogany has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mahogany there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mahogany looks to score with a jab to the body but Grigorian is just out of range.
Grigorian appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mahogany uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grigorian.
Grigorian sizes up Mahogany with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mahogany throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grigorian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany avoids the head kick by Grigorian.
Mahogany connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Grigorian throws a sloppy head kick and Mahogany moves out of range easily.
Mahogany throws a hook to the side of Grigorian's head but Grigorian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grigorian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grigorian throws a head kick that half lands.
Grigorian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mahogany turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grigorian misses with a straight right.
Grigorian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mahogany scores with a shot to the body.
Mahogany just misses with a punch to the body.
Grigorian is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mahogany swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grigorian.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aram Grigorian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Good standup being displayed there by Grigorian as he connects with a hook.
Grigorian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grigorian moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mahogany cracks Grigorian with a good jab.
Mahogany throws a head kick that Grigorian semi-blocks.
Grigorian goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice takedown defense from Grigorian. No joy for Mahogany on that attempt.
Grigorian unleashes a big counter combination but Mahogany bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses.
Mahogany was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grigorian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grigorian moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mahogany takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Mahogany.
Grigorian lands a head shot.
Mahogany on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grigorian walks into a straight right hand from Mahogany.
Grigorian tries a head kick but it misses.
Mahogany on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Grigorian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mahogany avoids the head kick by Grigorian.
Grigorian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mahogany connects with a body shot.
Grigorian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mahogany.
A swing and a miss from Mahogany.
Aram Grigorian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mahogany looks to throw the jab but Grigorian is out of range.
Grigorian throws a head kick but Mahogany moves out of range.
Mahogany just misses with a punch to the body.
Grigorian throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mahogany counters with a stiff right hand.
Rich Mahogany has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany lands with a hook. Grigorian tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Grigorian ducks under a wild hook from Mahogany.
Grigorian feints a counter leg kick.
Grigorian throws a head kick but Mahogany moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick misses from Grigorian.
Grigorian slaps away a takedown attempt from Mahogany, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mahogany throws a nice head kick!
Grigorian throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mahogany.
Donk. Mahogany catches Grigorian right on the button with a cross.
Grigorian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grigorian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mahogany.
Grigorian takes a swing at Mahogany's ribcage but misses.
Mahogany shoots in looking for a takedown but Grigorian manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mahogany's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Mahogany. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mahogany throws a head kick but Grigorian moves out of range.
Mahogany throws a head kick that Grigorian semi-blocks.
Grigorian swings for the body but Mahogany moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Grigorian.
Mahogany scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grigorian throws a head kick that half lands.
Mahogany moves out of range as Grigorian throws a body kick.
No luck for Mahogany with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good exchange - Grigorian coming out on top.
A clash of legs there as Mahogany blocks the low kick.
Mahogany misses with an uppercut.
Grigorian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mahogany.
Grigorian throws a combination that misses
and Mahogany decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Grigorian's guard.
Grigorian wants to stand up but Mahogany is controlling him.
Mahogany scoring with some ground and pound.
Mahogany scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aram Grigorian.
I've got Grigorian winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aram Grigorian!
An out of breath Aram Grigorian thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Rich Mahogany was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulations Pice O'Xit. You were a hell of an opponent. I will go home and take solace in my many leatherbound volumes.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ramdin Bolsdeep (ranked 2740 p4p, 3280 weight class) and Donny Jay (ranked 392 p4p, 446 weight class). Bolsdeep's entrance music is Sir Psycho Sexy, Red Hot Chilli Peppers. . A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Ramdin Bolsdeep!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donny Jay!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jay moves into the clinch successfully.
Bolsdeep lands with a light punch inside.
Bolsdeep looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jay tries to pull guard but Bolsdeep won't allow it.
Bolsdeep lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A body shot lands from Bolsdeep.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bolsdeep.
Jay looks winded!
Bolsdeep landing knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Bolsdeep.
I was talking to Bolsdeep's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jay is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bolsdeep to keep the fight standing.
Bolsdeep throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jays head.
Bolsdeep working Jay over with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolsdeep lands a body punch.
Bolsdeep lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jay backwards.
Bolsdeep lands an elbow just above Jay 's eye.
It looks like Donny Jay has been cut.
Bolsdeep creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jay's defenses.
Jay takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jay tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ramdin Bolsdeep has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donny Jay.
The referee calls for Bolsdeep to work.
Bolsdeep scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolsdeep lands a body shot.
Bolsdeep stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bolsdeep lands an elbow inside.
Bolsdeep lands a knee to the body.
Bolsdeep is stalling here.
Bolsdeep lands an elbow inside that Jay shrugs off.
Bolsdeep lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bolsdeep lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bolsdeep blocks a body shot from Jay.
Jay takes an elbow to the temple.
Bolsdeep works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A knee to the head by Bolsdeep.
Bolsdeep lands a nice shot to the body.
Bolsdeep comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A knee to the head by Bolsdeep.
Bolsdeep lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jay backwards.
Bolsdeep connects with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jay jumps guard but Bolsdeep turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bolsdeep just leaning against Jay, taking a breather.
Bolsdeep creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jay's defenses.
Bolsdeep lands a left hand.
Bolsdeep lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
 Jay is rocked!
A knee to the head by Bolsdeep.
Jay is still on wobbly legs! Can Bolsdeep finish him?
Jay stalling in the clinch but Bolsdeep improves position.
Bolsdeep lands with a right to the head.
Bolsdeep is pressed up against the cage. Jay has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bolsdeep down to the mat. Bolsdeep avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bolsdeep thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jay seems to have recovered his senses.
Jay instigates a clinch.
Bolsdeep keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jay's efforts to push away.
Bolsdeep comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bolsdeep lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolsdeep lands a good knee to the midsection. Jay won't want to take too many of those.
Bolsdeep lands with a light punch inside.
Bolsdeep lands a knee to the head.
Jay takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bolsdeep lands a shoulder strike.
Bolsdeep misses with a knee strike.
Bolsdeep lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jay is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bolsdeep to keep the fight standing.
Bolsdeep lands an elbow that stopped Jay in his tracks for a moment.
Bolsdeep gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bolsdeep creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jay's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jay tries to work over Bolsdeep's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bolsdeep lands a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bolsdeep.
Bolsdeep lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short body shot lands from Bolsdeep as the two fighters clinch.
Bolsdeep creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jay's defenses.
Bolsdeep scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolsdeep working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bolsdeep lands a damaging elbow.
Bolsdeep blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bolsdeep lands with a left to the head.
Bolsdeep lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bolsdeep lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jay or not.
Bolsdeep will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jay up against the cage.
Jay takes an elbow to the temple.
Bolsdeep throws a big uppercut that drops Jay! More strikes from Bolsdeep and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Jay lies dazed against the cage as Bolsdeep celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ramdin Bolsdeep!
Ramdin Bolsdeep tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Corbin Leopold (ranked 1080 p4p, 2382 weight class) and Adam Johnson (ranked 122 p4p, 253 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Corbin Leopold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson slips under a jab from Leopold.
Leopold avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Leopold misses its target.
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Leopold pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Leopold breaks the clinch.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Leopold swivels and escapes.
Corbin Leopold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Johnson.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Leopold scores with a decent looking hook.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Leopold looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Leopold looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Leopold throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leopold swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnson.
Leopold rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a single leg into guard. Leopold didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Leopold wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Leopold is retaining full guard.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Leopold looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Leopold looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Leopold!
Leopold decides to stand up, so the ref orders Johnson to his feet.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Leopold takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leopold.
Leopold swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leopold misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leopold lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnson is rocked!
Leopold manages to break the clinch.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Leopold finish him?
Leopold moves into the clinch successfully.
Leopold holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Leopold pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson ducks into an uppercut from Leopold and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Corbin Leopold!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Milo Vicente (ranked 1936 p4p, 4541 weight class) and Leevi Saros (ranked 257 p4p, 560 weight class). Saros has chosen Marko Hietala - Stones as his entrance music. Leevi Saros acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Milo Vicente!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Leevi Saros!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saros moves into range and clinches up with Vicente.
A head punch on the inside from Vicente fails to land.
Vicente breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vicente throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saros instigates a clinch.
Saros lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vicente.
Saros working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vicente is trying to maintain a safe position but Saros gets an underhook and turns Vicente into the cage.
Saros lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Saros's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Saros tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saros lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vicente escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vicente.
Saros clinches up with Vicente and pushes him back against the cage.
Vicente throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Vicente fails to land.
Vicente can't break the clinch.
Vicente breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saros avoids the head kick by Vicente.
Vicente throws the left hand but Saros avoids the punch easily.
Saros with the counter takedown but Vicente avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vicente thuds a left hand into Saros's body.
Saros throws a hook but Vicente avoids it easily.
Vicente goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Saros instigates a clinch.
Vicente fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Saros.
Saros lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vicente blocks a body shot from Saros.
A hook to the body from Saros.
Saros struggles to land a body shot inside as Vicente controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Saros.
Saros tries to work over Vicente's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Saros.
Vicente lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saros backwards.
Vicente manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saros staying out of range there.
Saros is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Saros clinches up with Vicente and pushes him back against the cage.
Vicente jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vicente trying to keep a closed guard but Saros is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saros drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vicente looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vicente looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vicente!
Vicente stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Vicente throws a shot from downtown. Saros moves away and avoids it.
Saros avoids a kick to the body.
Saros gets a clinch.
Vicente breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saros closes the distance and clinches up with Vicente, looking for a takedown. Saros pushes Vicente against the cage but Vicente circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Saros uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vicente.
A nice side step and Saros releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Saros clinches up against the cage.
Saros misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vicente with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stalling in the clinch from Vicente.
A body shot lands from Saros.
Vicente has a couple of punches blocked by Saros.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vicente.
Vicente fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vicente blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saros lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vicente.
Saros misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saros scores with a shoulder strike.
Vicente prevents a body shot from Saros.
Vicente is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Saros to keep the fight standing.
Saros stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Saros misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vicente breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vicente changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saros moves into the clinch.
Vicente swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vicente misses with the head strike.
Vicente misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vicente breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vicente takes one on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A punch lands to the side of Vicente 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vicente keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saros.
Saros throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Saros lands a nice looking body shot.
Saros slips a straight right by Vicente.
Saros tries to counter with a clinch but Vicente shakes him off and moves away.
Vicente steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saros.
Vicente will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saros digs a good body shot into Vicente's ribs.
Saros has closed the distance and engaged Vicente in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saros works on Vicente's body with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vicente misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vicente scores with a hook to the body.
Vicente lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Saros.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Leevi Saros will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vicente loads up on a big right hand but Saros slips the punch.
Saros gets a clinch.
Vicente trying to stall but Saros improves his position.
Saros throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vicente breaks from the clinch.
Saros misses the body punch
and Vicente counters with a straight right hand.
Vicente is looking to chop away at Saros's legs.
Some bone on bone action there as Saros checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vicente rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saros moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saros let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Vicente throws a big shot that misses.
Vicente misses with a low kick as Saros jumps back.
Vicente misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saros throws a body punch but Vicente moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Vicente misses the target.
Saros clinches with his opponent.
Saros keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vicente's efforts to push away.
Good body shot from Saros.
Saros goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vicente prevents it.
Saros tries to throw a body punch but Vicente avoids it by throwing Saros back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saros lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vicente backwards.
Vicente breaks from the clinch.
Vicente jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vicente thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vicente throws a body shot but no joy.
Saros lands a jab.
A slow jab from Saros misses its intended target.
A counter left hand to the body from Vicente misses its target.
Vicente misses with a looping right.
Vicente slips a jab from Saros.
Saros tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vicente was well out of range. Poor timing from Saros.
Saros throws a series of punches but Vicente moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Vicente misses the target.
Saros clinches up against the cage.
Saros lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Saros.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saros.
Saros lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vicente backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vicente is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vicente jumps into guard, dragging Saros to the mat.
Vicente keeping moving, preventing Saros from controlling successfully.
Saros controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Saros trying to control the position from guard on top but Vicente is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vicente wants to stand and escape but Saros is having none of it.
Saros wants to pass the guard but Vicente is keeping the position.
Vicente is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Saros is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vicente keeping moving, preventing Saros from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Vicente is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Saros is aware though and is defending well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Saros checks a low kick from Vicente.
Vicente throws a jab but it's blocked by Saros.
Vicente misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saros tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vicente throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vicente tries to clinch there but Saros circles away.
Saros has closed the distance and engaged Vicente in a clinch.
Saros lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vicente breaks from the clinch.
Saros jabs at Vicente's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saros forces Vicente back against the cage and clinches.
Vicente is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Saros lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Saros lands with a light punch inside.
Vicente has a couple of punches blocked by Saros.
Saros misses with a body punch.
Vicente wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Saros.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saros lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Saros lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vicente blocks a body shot from Saros.
A short body shot lands from Saros as the two fighters clinch.
Vicente swings wildly with an uppercut but Saros uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vicente throws an elbow but it misses.
Saros is leaning against Vicente and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hand to the body from Saros.
Saros gets through Vicente's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Saros tries a body shot but Vicente blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leevi Saros showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Saros closes the distance and clinches.
Leevi Saros seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vicente.
Saros misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Saros scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saros lands a body punch.
Saros lands a hook that snaps the head of Vicente backwards.
A short left from Saros.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vicente.
Saros tries a body shot but Vicente blocks it.
Saros gets through Vicente's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Saros struggles to land a body shot inside as Vicente controls his hands.
Vicente misses with a punch to the body.
Vicente is trying to force a seperation but Saros has the dominant position.
Saros works on Vicente's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saros tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saros can't find room to land a body shot as Vicente controls the action.
Vicente prevents a body shot from Saros.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vicente.
Vicente softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Saros on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saros goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vicente tries to break free but Saros pushes him back against the cage.
Vicente misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saros misses with a punch to the body.
Saros struggles to land a body shot inside as Vicente controls his hands.
Vicente lands with a light punch inside.
Saros has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vicente working hard to break the clinch.
Saros lands a shoulder strike.
Vicente manages to break the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Vicente.
Saros tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vicente was well out of range. Poor timing from Saros.
The fighters circling - Saros throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saros rushes Vicente and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Saros throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vicentes head.
Vicente swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saros lands with a light punch inside.
Saros works on Vicente's body with a couple of short punches.
Saros tries to work over Vicente's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vicente swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saros lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saros is working Vicente over against the cage.
Saros tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saros lands a body shot in the clinch.
Saros blocks an uppercut.
Vicente misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saros.
Saros tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saros presses Vicente against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vicente can't find room to land a body shot as Saros controls the action.
Vicente is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Saros lands a body punch.
Saros goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saros creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Saros can't find room to land a body shot as Vicente controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Saros.
A nice left hand lands by Saros.
A nice left hand lands by Saros.
Saros tries to work over Vicente's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vicente is trying to break the clinch but Saros has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saros lands with a right to the head.
Saros goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vicente is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vicente misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saros tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saros is leaning against Vicente and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Saros tries to throw a body punch but Vicente avoids it by throwing Saros back against the cage.
Saros scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Saros.
Saros lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vicente backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saros.
Saros keeps control of Vicente as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Saros blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vicente swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saros drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short left from Saros.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saros goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vicente looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Saros lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Saros.
Vicente lands a nice uppercut.
Saros lands a shot to the body.
Saros tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vicente's elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saros goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saros cracks Vicente with a nice body shot.
Saros lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vicente or not.
Milo Vicente has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saros lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vicente or not.
Saros goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saros lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Saros blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vicente is trying to break the clinch but Saros is controlling him.
Saros tries to throw a body punch but Vicente avoids it by throwing Saros back against the cage.
Saros pushes Vicente back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vicente wants to break free but Saros has control.
A shot in the inside from Saros.
Saros lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Vicente manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that's the end of the fight!
Milo Vicente showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Saros has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leevi Saros!
Leevi Saros looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Fellow fighters at Caged Warriors MMA and my manager Taneli Valkoinen, this is for you guys! '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vinnie Pellegrini (ranked 296 p4p, 1210 weight class) and Sone Fujimaro (ranked 38 p4p, 137 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vinnie Pellegrini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sone Fujimaro!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fujimaro moves away from the strike by Pellegrini.
Fujimaro throws a big shot that misses.
Pellegrini is looking to clinch but Fujimaro is avoiding it.
Fujimaro throws out a counter right but Pellegrini avoids it with no problem.
Fujimaro throws a lazy right hand but Pellegrini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fujimaro throws a hook but Pellegrini blocks it.
Pellegrini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fujimaro.
Fujimaro throws a right hand that Pellegrini ducks under and follows up with a left that Pellegrini also avoids with ease.
Pellegrini slips under a jab.
Pellegrini was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fujimaro misses with a low kick as Pellegrini jumps back.
Pellegrini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice jab there from Pellegrini.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Fujimaro.
Fujimaro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pellegrini can pounce on him.
Pellegrini lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Pellegrini.
Pellegrini bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fujimaro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pellegrini scores with a jab to the head.
Pellegrini scores with a one two! Fujimaro had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pellegrini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fujimaro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fujimaro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pellegrini throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fujimaro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big left from Pellegrini misses.
Pellegrini pushes Fujimaro up against the cage in a clinch.
Pellegrini swings wildly with an uppercut but Fujimaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fujimaro prevents a body shot from Pellegrini.
Pellegrini misses with a punch on the inside.
Pellegrini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fujimaro has had enough of the clinch but Pellegrini keeps him there for the moment.
Fujimaro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fujimaro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pellegrini has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pellegrini tries to throw a body punch but Fujimaro avoids it by throwing Pellegrini back against the cage.
Pellegrini misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on Fujimaro's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pellegrini tries a knee to the head but Fujimaro blocks it.
Fujimaro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pellegrini misses with a leg kick.
Fujimaro misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fujimaro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pellegrini fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fujimaro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pellegrini throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fujimaro lands a nice shot to the body.
Pellegrini doesn't manage to clinch there - Fujimaro circles away.
Fujimaro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pellegrini.
Fujimaro pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pellegrini is out of range and Fujimaro settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujimaro is looking to score with low kicks.
Fujimaro checks a low kick from Pellegrini.
Fujimaro connects with a nice looking jab.
Fujimaro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fujimaro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Pellegrini wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pellegrini works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pellegrini walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fujimaro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fujimaro checks a low kick from Pellegrini.
Pellegrini lands with an uppercut that bounces Fujimaro off the cage and back into range.
Fujimaro wants to slow Pellegrini down by chopping away at his legs.
Pellegrini tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fujimaro misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pellegrini stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fujimaro.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Pellegrini misses.
Pellegrini sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pellegrini cracks Fujimaro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fujimaro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pellegrini throws a hook but Fujimaro avoids it easily.
A low kick lands for Pellegrini.
A nice leg kick from Fujimaro, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fujimaro is looking to chop away at Pellegrini's legs.
Fujimaro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pellegrini lands a jab to Fujimaro's midsection.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fujimaro.
A telegraphed right hand from Fujimaro misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vinnie Pellegrini will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pellegrini throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pellegrini throws a leg kick that misses.
Pellegrini lands a body shot.
Fujimaro lands a leg kick that knocks Pellegrini off balance momentarily.
Fujimaro tries to land a front kick but Pellegrini steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pellegrini tried to counter with a leg kick but Fujimaro avoided it.
Fujimaro misses with an uppercut. Pellegrini saw that one coming.
Fujimaro misses with a straight right.
Pellegrini doesn't manage to clinch there - Fujimaro circles away.
Pellegrini cracks Fujimaro with a good jab.
Pellegrini lands a glancing blow to the side of Fujimaro's head.
Sone Fujimaro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pellegrini moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujimaro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fujimaro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pellegrini lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fujimaro at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fujimaro throws an overhand right that lands on Pellegrini's shoulder, as Pellegrini tries to avoid the shot.
Fujimaro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pellegrini ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pellegrini misses with a kick to the body.
Good work by Pellegrini as he checks the leg kick.
Fujimaro checks a low kick from Pellegrini.
Fujimaro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fujimaro misses the body punch
and Pellegrini counters with a series of strikes. Fujimaro will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pellegrini throws a lazy right hand but Fujimaro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Fujimaro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pellegrini.
Pellegrini attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pellegrini fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pellegrini lands with a hook. Fujimaro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A combination from Pellegrini does no damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pellegrini takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pellegrini clinches up with Fujimaro and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fujimaro blocks an uppercut.
Pellegrini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pellegrini on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fujimaro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fujimaro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pellegrini.
Fujimaro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fujimaro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pellegrini in his tracks.
Fujimaro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pellegrini connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fujimaro scrambles back to his feet.
Pellegrini lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fujimaro backs up against the cage.
Fujimaro looks to land a left hand but Pellegrini moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Pellegrini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice straight punches there by Pellegrini. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pellegrini.
Fujimaro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fujimaro tries to keep at a distance but Pellegrini has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pellegrini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujimaro wants to get back to striking at distance but Pellegrini won't allow it.
A right handed body shot lands from Pellegrini.
Fujimaro wants to get back to striking at distance but Pellegrini won't allow it.
Pellegrini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fujimaro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fujimaro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fujimaro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pellegrini checks a low kick from Fujimaro.
Nice uppercut lands for Pellegrini. That snapped Fujimaro's head back.
Fujimaro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fujimaro scores with a nice right hand.
Fujimaro throws out a loose jab but Pellegrini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pellegrini tries to clinch but Fujimaro moves out of range.
Pellegrini rushes Fujimaro and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pellegrini misses with a knee to the head.
Fujimaro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pellegrini tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fujimaro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fujimaro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Pellegrini wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fujimaro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Pellegrini. That snapped Fujimaro's head back.
Pellegrini lands a leg kick that knocks Fujimaro off balance momentarily.
Fujimaro thuds his right hand into Pellegrini's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pellegrini throws the kick towards the body but Fujimaro avoids it.
Fujimaro checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pellegrini lands an overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fujimaro misses with a wild body shot.
Fujimaro misses with a hook
and Pellegrini counters with a nice uppercut.
Fujimaro is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinnie Pellegrini dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Pellegrini takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A swing and a miss from Fujimaro.
Fujimaro throws out a loose jab but Pellegrini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pellegrini was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fujimaro blocks a low kick nicely.
Pellegrini lands a jab to the head.
Pellegrini is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Vinnie Pellegrini has been cut.
Fujimaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Pellegrini is just out of range.
Fujimaro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pellegrini jabs Fujimaro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fujimaro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujimaro swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pellegrini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pellegrini uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fujimaro has time to react.
Fujimaro is still on wobbly legs! Can Pellegrini finish him?
Pellegrini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fujimaro can do to turn this around?
Pellegrini lands with a good body shot.
Fujimaro seems to have recovered his senses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pellegrini misses with a looping left.
Pellegrini is looking to chop away at Fujimaro's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujimaro missing with a left hand there. Pellegrini was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pellegrini throws a body punch but Fujimaro moves out of range.
Fujimaro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Good shot there by Pellegrini.
Fujimaro keeps the fight on the outside.
Fujimaro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pellegrini throws a hook but Fujimaro avoids it easily.
Pellegrini misses with a wild body shot.
Pellegrini defending well as Fujimaro loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Pellegrini misses the target.
Fujimaro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pellegrini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fujimaro moves away.
Pellegrini avoids the body shot from Fujimaro.
Fujimaro throws an overhand right that lands on Pellegrini's shoulder, as Pellegrini tries to avoid the shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Pellegrini misses its target.
Fujimaro throws a series of punches but Pellegrini avoids them all with ease.
Pellegrini tries to close the distance and clinch but Fujimaro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fujimaro throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pellegrini misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Fujimaro to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fujimaro tries a head kick but it misses.
Fujimaro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Pellegrini to counter with a crisp jab.
Good shot there by Pellegrini.
Pellegrini takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fujimaro throws a jab but it's blocked by Pellegrini.
Pellegrini cracks Fujimaro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pellegrini swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fujimaro.
Fujimaro moves away from the strike by Pellegrini.
Fujimaro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fujimaro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pellegrini tries to clinch but Fujimaro is having none of it.
Sone Fujimaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pellegrini throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Pellegrini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fujimaro misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pellegrini lands a glancing blow to the side of Fujimaro's head.
Fujimaro misses with a right hand
and Pellegrini counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fujimaro thinking.
Pellegrini thumps Fujimaro with a low kick.
A shot to the body from Fujimaro misses
and Pellegrini counters with a big right hand! Oh Fujimaro is in trouble here! Pellegrini follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinnie Pellegrini!
After the big win, Vinnie Pellegrini made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Threads and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Caio Victor (ranked 1342 p4p, 807 weight class) and Efraim Turban (ranked 176 p4p, 106 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Turban's choice of entrance music: Nadav Guedj - Golden Boy . Caio Victor could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Efraim Turban's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Caio Victor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Efraim Turban!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turban swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Victor misses with a shot to the body
and Turban counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Victor misses with a takedown attempt
and Turban counters with a nice uppercut.
Victor shoots in for a takedown but Turban shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Turban looks to score with a jab to the body but Victor is just out of range.
Turban misses with a hook
and Victor counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Victor trying to mount his opponent but Turban defends it.
Turban tries to kick Victor off but Victor keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Turban won't allow Victor to pass to mount.
Victor is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Victor trying to control the action but Turban is working from the bottom.
Turban won't allow Victor to pass to mount.
Turban is trying to stand back up but Victor is controlling him
Victor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turban keeps working.
Victor moves into full mount! Turban won't be happy about that!
Victor wants to control the pace but Turban is squirming around nicely.
Turban wants to hold on but Victor pushes him away.
Victor with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turban tries to lock up and control but Victor gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Victor controlling the position easily from mount.
Victor moves to the back.
Victor is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Turban defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Victor working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Turban is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Victor has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Turban taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Caio Victor!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Caio Victor made sure he mentioned Savage Fightwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Riker (ranked 161 p4p, 447 weight class) and Richard Rockefeller (ranked 32 p4p, 68 weight class). Riker comes to the cage accompanied by Roulette. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Riker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richard Rockefeller !
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Riker moves away from the strike by Rockefeller .
Riker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rockefeller sprawls and moves away.
Rockefeller with a nice calf kick.
Good exchange - Riker coming out on top.
Riker misses with a left hand
and Rockefeller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like William Riker has been cut.
A shot to the body from Riker misses
and Rockefeller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rockefeller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riker was well out of range. Poor timing from Rockefeller .
Rockefeller misses with a body shot.
Rockefeller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Riker.
The fighters circling - Rockefeller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Riker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rockefeller but Rockefeller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rockefeller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rockefeller avoids the body shot from Riker.
Riker moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rockefeller gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rockefeller breaks the clinch.
Rockefeller moves out of range of the strikes.
Rockefeller throws a hook but Riker blocks it.
Rockefeller misses with a lunging right hand
and Riker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rockefeller thinking.
Rockefeller misses with a looping left.
Riker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Riker throws a jab but it's blocked by Rockefeller .
Rockefeller throws out a loose jab but Riker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rockefeller jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rockefeller misses with a looping right.
Riker lands a really nice looking cross but Rockefeller seems unphased.
Rockefeller throws a leg kick but Riker moved away.
Richard Rockefeller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Rockefeller misses the target.
Riker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rockefeller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Riker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rockefeller manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rockefeller counters with a stiff right hand.
A lazy left from Rockefeller finds it's target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rockefeller works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Riker jabs Rockefeller to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Riker loads up on a big right hand but Rockefeller slips the punch.
Rockefeller misses with an uppercut
and Riker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Riker throws a body shot but no joy.
Riker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riker dives in and scores a takedown into Rockefeller 's guard.
Riker postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rockefeller is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Riker, into his guard.
Rockefeller stands up and waves to Riker to follow him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riker slips a straight right by Rockefeller .
Rockefeller loads up on a big right hand but Riker slips the punch.
Rockefeller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Riker.
Riker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rockefeller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rockefeller loads up on a big right hand but Riker slips the punch.
Riker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rockefeller sprawls and moves away.
Riker is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Riker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rockefeller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rockefeller attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rockefeller is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Riker had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big right from Riker misses.
Riker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Riker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Riker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rockefeller was well out of range. Poor timing from Riker.
Riker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rockefeller feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rikers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rockefeller moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Riker scores with the left hand. Rockefeller knows he should have avoided that one.
Rockefeller misses with a looping right.
Rockefeller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Riker moves out of range as Rockefeller strikes.
Riker doesn't manage to clinch there - Rockefeller circles away.
Rockefeller is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Riker with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Rockefeller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William Riker's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Riker scores with a nice head shot.
Riker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Riker tries to clinch up but Rockefeller circles away and keeps his distance.
Rockefeller misses with a body shot.
Riker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rockefeller misses with a hook. Riker ducked under it nicely.
Riker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Donk. Rockefeller catches Riker right on the button with a cross.
Rockefeller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Riker works Rockefeller 's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riker tries to clinch up
and Rockefeller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rockefeller throws a right hand that misses
and Riker counters with a left to the body.
Riker moves into range and clinches up with Rockefeller .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riker lands with a light punch inside.
Rockefeller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Riker scores with a shoulder strike.
Rockefeller has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rockefeller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rockefeller blocking some punches.
Rockefeller working hard to break the clinch.
Rockefeller manages to break the clinch.
Riker avoids the body shot from Rockefeller .
Riker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Richard Rockefeller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rockefeller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rockefeller throws a looping overhand right but Riker ducks down to avoid it.
Rockefeller loads up on a big right hand but Riker slips the punch.
Riker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rockefeller sprawls and moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Riker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Riker.
Riker wants to clinch but Rockefeller slips to the side
and Rockefeller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rockefeller moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller slips under a jab.
Rockefeller missing with a left hand there. Riker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Riker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rockefeller is fending him off so far but Riker persists. Nope, Rockefeller circles away and we're back to standing.
Rockefeller throws a low kick but Riker avoids it.
Rockefeller tried to score with a low kick but Riker checks it.
Riker moves out of range as Rockefeller strikes.
Riker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Riker throws a body shot but no joy.
Riker on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Richard Rockefeller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rockefeller connects with a looping right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Riker. Rockefeller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rockefeller jabs at Riker's body.
A swing and a miss from Rockefeller .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller looks to land a right hand but Riker moved out of range.
Riker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rockefeller moves away.
Rockefeller now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rockefeller throws a hook but Riker avoids it easily.
Riker is looking to counter punch.
A big right from Rockefeller misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Rockefeller misses the target.
Riker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Riker avoids the body shot from Rockefeller .
Rockefeller tries to work over Riker's front leg with a kick but Riker checks it.
Riker misses with a straight right.
Riker misses with a takedown
enabling Rockefeller to counter with a crisp jab.
Rockefeller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Riker moves in looking to clinch but Rockefeller pushes him off.
Rockefeller doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Riker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rockefeller as he jumps to the side.
A little jabbing left from Rockefeller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Riker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riker connects with a looping right hand.
A big left from Rockefeller misses.
A shot to the liver by Riker. Beautiful body shot.
Riker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rockefeller at a distance.
Rockefeller avoids the body shot from Riker.
Rockefeller appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Riker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rockefeller throws out the jab.
Riker is looking to wear down Rockefeller with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A swing and a miss from Rockefeller .
Riker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rockefeller sprawls and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rockefeller swings widly with a right hand
and Riker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rockefeller 's guard.
Rockefeller wants to stand but Riker is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Richard Rockefeller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on William Riker's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rockefeller misses the jab.
Rockefeller takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rockefeller looks to throw the jab but Riker is out of range.
Rockefeller misses with a leg kick
and Riker counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Riker.
Riker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Riker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rockefeller seems keen to control Riker's posture.
Rockefeller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Riker.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riker forces his way into half guard.
Rockefeller wants to get back to his feet.
Rockefeller manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Riker keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Riker has him pressed against the cage.
Riker jumps guard but Rockefeller stands there with Riker around his waist. Riker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rockefeller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Riker misses with a body punch.
Riker struggles to land a body shot inside as Rockefeller controls his hands.
Rockefeller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rockefeller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rockefeller lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rockefeller throws a hook but Riker avoids it easily.
Rockefeller throws a hook to the side of Riker's head but Riker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rockefeller lands a body shot.
Rockefeller throws a poor cross that misses
letting Riker counter with a right hand.
Nice jab there from Rockefeller .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller misses with a looping right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rockefeller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Riker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Riker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rockefeller .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rockefeller just misses with a punch to the body.
Rockefeller throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Riker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rockefeller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Riker.
Rockefeller missing with a left hand there. Riker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Riker tries to counter with a takedown but Rockefeller is quick to defend against it.
Rockefeller misses with an uppercut. Riker saw that one coming.
Rockefeller defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Riker.
Riker closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Riker lands in his opponent's guard.
Riker wants to pass the guard but Rockefeller is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riker wants to control from the top but Rockefeller keeps moving.
Riker scoring with punches to the head and body.
Riker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Riker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Riker passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rockefeller wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Riker misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riker trying to control the position but Rockefeller is working away.
Riker working the ground and pound.
Check out the look on Riker's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rockefeller pushes Riker away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Riker gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
William Riker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Riker misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Riker postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rockefeller is pushing Riker's head away, looking to escape. Riker manages to hold on to the position though.
Rockefeller tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Rockefeller is squirming around, avoiding Riker's attempts to control the action.
Rockefeller is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Richard Rockefeller just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on William Riker's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A low kick from Rockefeller misses
and Riker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Riker throws the left hand but Rockefeller avoids the punch easily.
Rockefeller misses with a leg kick
and Riker counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rockefeller is positioning himself well to prevent Riker advancing to mount.
Rockefeller looks like he's trying to stand up.
Riker is trying to control. Rockefeller wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Riker working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Riker wants to free his trapped foot but Rockefeller is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Riker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller is staying active underneath Riker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rockefeller is looking to escape.
Rockefeller is refusing to be controlled, as Riker sits in half guard.
Riker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Riker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rockefeller is staying active underneath Riker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Riker working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rockefeller wants to get back to his feet.
Rockefeller felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Riker drops an elbow to the side of Rockefeller 's head.
Rockefeller pushes Riker off looking to stand but Riker dives back in and keeps control.
Riker is working for a kimura but Rockefeller is defending it quite comfortably.
Riker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rockefeller defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller pushes Riker off looking to stand but Riker dives back in and keeps control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Riker catches Rockefeller with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rockefeller throws a head kick but Riker moves out of range.
It looked like Riker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Riker blocks a jab.
Rockefeller misses with a straight left.
Rockefeller throws a jab when Riker was well out of range.
Rockefeller takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Riker moves in looking to clinch but Rockefeller pushes him off.
Rockefeller takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rockefeller lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller throws a jab but it's blocked by Riker.
Riker tries to counter with a takedown but Rockefeller is quick to defend against it.
A swing and a miss from Rockefeller .
Riker throws a shot to the body.
Riker wants to clinch.
Riker looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rockefeller !
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Rockefeller 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Riker working the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William Riker had his way with Richard Rockefeller in that round.
The cut man is working on William Riker's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Riker swings for the body but Rockefeller moves out of range.
Rockefeller lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rockefeller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Riker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Riker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rockefeller misses with an uppercut.
Rockefeller 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Riker under the eye.
Rockefeller connects with a jab.
Rockefeller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riker clinches with his opponent.
Rockefeller prevents a body shot from Riker.
Rockefeller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rockefeller shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Riker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Riker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riker lands with a nice combination. Rockefeller backs away looking to recover.
Riker misses the shot to the body.
Rockefeller appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Rockefeller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rockefeller lands with a hook. Riker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Riker misses with a wild body shot.
Rockefeller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Riker defending well as Rockefeller loads up on a big left hand.
Riker tries to clinch but Rockefeller is having none of it.
Rockefeller looks to score with a jab to the body but Riker is just out of range.
Rockefeller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rockefeller misses with a looping left.
Rockefeller throws a right hand that misses
and Riker counters with a stiff right hand.
William Riker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rockefeller .
Rockefeller misses the shot to the body.
Riker throws a hook but Rockefeller blocks it.
Riker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Riker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Rockefeller misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A punch combination from Riker misses.
Donk. Riker catches Rockefeller right on the button with a cross.
Rockefeller throws a body punch but Riker moves out of range.
Riker is looking to clinch but Rockefeller is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller cracks Riker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rockefeller misses with a hook. Riker ducked under it nicely.
Riker throws a hook to the side of Rockefeller 's head but Rockefeller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Richard Rockefeller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rockefeller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rockefeller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rockefeller scores with a hook.
Rockefeller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rockefeller throws a hook but Riker blocks it.
Riker avoids the body shot from Rockefeller .
Riker wants to clinch
and Riker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Rockefeller . Those never looked like landing.
Riker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rockefeller lands a head kick. Riker smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Riker is looking to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Riker.
Rockefeller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riker manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riker fails to land the takedown.
Rockefeller was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rockefeller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Riker.
A telegraphed right hand from Riker misses the target.
Riker ducks under a wild hook from Rockefeller .
A little feinted left hand from Riker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Rockefeller misses.
Rockefeller throws the left hand but Riker avoids the punch easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Rockefeller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rockefeller has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 46:49
Judge William Gold scores the fight 46:49
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Rockefeller !
Richard Rockefeller is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Richard Rockefeller thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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