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SYN Supernova XII PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexei Babinski (ranked 43 p4p, 34 weight class) and Leif Leifsson (ranked 8 p4p, 6 weight class). Babinski comes to the cage accompanied by Raining Blood - Slayer. Alexei Babinski has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexei Babinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leif Leifsson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leifsson throws a right and a left that Babinski avoids nicely.
Leifsson misses with an uppercut.
Leifsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Babinski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Leifsson scores with a hook to the body. Babinski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Leifsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Babinski scores with a shot to the side of Leifsson's head.
Leifsson blocks a body shot from Babinski.
Good body shot from Babinski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babinski blocks an elbow strike from Leifsson.
Leifsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Babinski.
Leifsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Babinski's elbow.
Babinski can't find room to land a body shot as Leifsson controls the action.
Leifsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Babinski backwards.
Good body shot from Leifsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leifsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Leifsson.
Babinski has a couple of punches blocked by Leifsson.
Leifsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Babinski is breathing heavily.
Leifsson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Leifsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Babinski tries to work over Leifsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leifsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Leifsson can't find room to land a body shot as Babinski controls the action.
Leifsson pushes off an throws an elbow but Babinski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Leifsson lands an elbow that stopped Babinski in his tracks for a moment.
Leifsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Babinskis head.
Leifsson tries a body shot but Babinski blocks it.
Leifsson lands an elbow inside.
 It looks like Alexei Babinski has been cut.
Leifsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leifsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Leifsson lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leifsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leifsson tries to work over Babinski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leifsson lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babinski tries a body shot but Leifsson blocks it.
Leifsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Babinski struggles to land a body shot inside as Leifsson controls his hands.
Leifsson told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Leifsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leifsson lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Leifsson.
Leifsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Babinski backwards.
Leifsson lands a body shot.
Leifsson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Leifsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Babinski backwards.
Leifsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Babinskis head.
Leifsson lands with a left to the head.
Leifsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Leifsson digs a right hand underneath Babinski's ribcage. Babinski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Leifsson tries to throw a body punch but Babinski avoids it by throwing Leifsson back against the cage.
Leifsson lands with a light punch inside.
Leifsson lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Leifsson.
Leifsson lands an elbow inside that Babinski shrugs off.
Leifsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Leifsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
 Babinski is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Babinski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leifsson lands a big right hand that drops Babinski! The killer instinct kicks in and Leifsson finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Leifsson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leif Leifsson!
After winning the bout, Leif Leifsson 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Winston Todd (ranked 7 p4p, 53 weight class) and Maxim Jahouli (ranked 1 p4p, 8 weight class). Todd comes to the cage accompanied by Piano Man. Jahouli has chosen Darker Than Blue as his entrance music. Winston Todd could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Maxim Jahouli's chin.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Winston Todd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maxim Jahouli!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Todd getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
 It looks like Maxim Jahouli has been cut.
Jahouli swings widly with a right hand
and Todd makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jahouli finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jahouli has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Todd blocks a low kick nicely.
Todd with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jahouli.
Jahouli throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Todd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jahouli.
Jahouli cracks Todd with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jahouli closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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 jab from Jahouli misses.
Todd tried to counter with a leg kick but Jahouli avoided it.
Todd lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jahouli throws a body shot but no joy.
Jahouli darts in trying to clinch
and Todd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Todd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jahouli.
Todd was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Todd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jahouli.
Maxim Jahouli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jahouli throws a low kick but it's checked well by Todd.
Jahouli throws a poor cross that misses
and Todd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jahouli scores with a body shot.
Todd attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jahouli lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jahouli misses with a looping right.
Todd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jahouli.
Todd slips a straight right by Jahouli.
Jahouli throws a body shot but no joy.
Todd appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Todd misses with an uppercut.
Jahouli swings widly with a right hand
and Todd counters with an inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Todd checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Todd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jahouli keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jahouli connects with a body shot that sends Todd's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jahouli moves out of range of the body kick.
Todd misses with a hook.
Jahouli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Todd.
Jahouli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
Todd half committed to a counter leg kick.
Todd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jahouli misses the shot to the body.
Todd misses with a low kick as Jahouli jumps back.
A countering left hand to the body from Jahouli misses.
Jahouli lands with an overhand left.
A big left from Todd misses.
Todd misses the shot to the body.
Jahouli thinks about the counter body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jahouli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Todd throwing a counter right hand but Jahouli manages to avoid it.
Jahouli turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jahouli is looking to clinch but Todd is avoiding it.
Jahouli throws a right hand that misses
and Todd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That has opened up Maxim Jahouli's cut even more.
Jahouli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Todd avoids the body shot from Jahouli.
Todd misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jahouli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jahouli turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
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 Winston Todd will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maxim Jahouli's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jahouli connects with a solid leg kick.
Todd throws a leg kick but Jahouli moved away.
Jahouli cracks Todd with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jahouli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Todd.
Todd moves out of range of the body kick.
Jahouli throws a half hearted mid kick.
Todd misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jahouli fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Todd connects with a crisp jab.
Jahouli takes the fight into the clinch.
Todd digs a right hand underneath Jahouli's ribcage. Jahouli let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jahouli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Todd makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Todd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Todd misses with a straight right.
Jahouli moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A big right from Jahouli misses.
Todd misses with a hook. Jahouli ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Jahouli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jahouli swings away with a body shot that misses
and Todd counters with a crisp right hand that drops Jahouli! Todd lets Jahouli back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Jahouli is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Todd misses.
Jahouli is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jahouli is still on wobbly legs! Can Todd finish him?
Jahouli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
It looked like Todd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jahouli connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Todd's hands.
Jahouli seems to have recovered his senses.
Jahouli lands with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jahouli lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jahouli will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Jahouli misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Todd. Jahouli shrugs it off though.
Jahouli is breathing heavily.
Todd has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jahouli.
Todd swings for the body but Jahouli moves out of range.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jahouli was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
Jahouli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jahouli ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
Todd scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The cut above Maxim Jahouli's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Todd digs a good body shot into Jahouli's ribs.
Jahouli throws an off balance right hand
letting Todd counter with a right hand.
Maxim Jahouli's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Jahouli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Todd keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jahouli throws a hook to the side of Todd's head but Todd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Todd lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jahouli misses with a straight right.
Winston Todd is winning the standup battle so far.
Todd feints and then cracks Jahouli's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jahouli down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jahouli moves away.
Jahouli was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Todd drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Jahouli's head, knocking him out cold! Todd is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Winston Todd!
During a confident post fight interview, Winston Todd thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dick Pawlik (ranked 8 p4p, 10 weight class) and Jacque Joteel (ranked 1 p4p, 2 weight class). Pawlik comes to the cage accompanied by John Butler - Ocean . Joteel is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Moogwalze. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jacque Joteel was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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BJJ Red Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Dick Pawlik!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacque Joteel!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Pawlik darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Joteel lands with an overhand left.
Joteel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pawlik.
Joteel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Joteel misses with a straight left.
Joteel looks to land a left hand but Pawlik moved out of range nicely.
Pawlik feinted with a counter takedown.
Joteel misses with a looping left.
Joteel tries to work over Pawlik's front leg with a kick but Pawlik checks it.
Joteel throws a lazy right hand but Pawlik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joteel just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Joteel misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joteel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pawlik throws a hook but Joteel avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as Pawlik blocks the low kick.
Pawlik drops down looking for a counter takedown but Joteel sprawls and moves away.
Joteel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pawlik is out of range.
Pawlik lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawlik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joteel.
Joteel throws a body punch but Pawlik moves out of range.
Joteel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pawlik drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Joteel looks to land a right hand but Pawlik moved out of range.
Joteel throws a body punch but Pawlik moves out of range.
Pawlik looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Joteel moves out of range of the strikes.
Joteel defending well as Pawlik loads up on a big left hand.
Pawlik misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Joteel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pawlik blocks a jab.
Pawlik lands with a good body shot.
Joteel avoids the body shot from Pawlik.
Joteel throws a body kick that misses.
Joteel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pawlik. Joteel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joteel misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pawlik darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pawlik decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Joteel wants to control but Pawlik is keeping busy.
Joteel wants to improve his position but Pawlik is controlling well.
Joteel trying to control from the bottom.
Pawlik looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Joteel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pawlik is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pawlik trying to pass the guard but Joteel defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joteel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pawlik tries to pass the half guard into mount. Joteel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Joteel tries to roll over but Pawlik keeps him under control.
Pawlik 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.
Pawlik with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Joteel is not content to let Pawlik control the position.
Pawlik is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Joteel sees it coming and defends easily.
Pawlik lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Joteel tries to get to full guard but Pawlik has control of the leg.
We've been informed that Joteel has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Pawlik throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Joteel is not content to let Pawlik control the position.
Joteel is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jacque Joteel will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Joteel connects with a solid leg kick.
Joteel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pawlik misses with a lunging right hand
and Joteel counters with an inside leg kick.
Pawlik works over Joteel's head and body with a nice combination.
Pawlik takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pawlik fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A punch combination from Pawlik misses.
Joteel misses with a hook
and Pawlik counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pawlik.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pawlik controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Joteel is trying to control the position but Pawlik postures up.
Pawlik is looking to work some ground and pound but Joteel has wrist control.
Pawlik postures up and lands a big shot to Joteel's brow.
Pawlik postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawlik wants to control from the top but Joteel keeps moving.
Joteel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Joteel seems keen to control Pawlik's posture.
Pawlik working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pawlik is pushing down on Joteel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Joteel is fighting to maintain full guard but Pawlik has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pawlik wants to take a breather but Joteel is having none of it.
Pawlik slows the pace down in half guard.
Pawlik trying to control the action but Joteel is working from the bottom.
Pawlik seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Joteel trying to control here.
Dick Pawlik overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pawlik prevents Joteel from standing back up.
Pawlik trying to control from half guard but Joteel is working away.
Pawlik is nestled in close to Joteel, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pawlik seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pawlik has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Joteel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pawlik trying to control but Joteel is working from the bottom.
Joteel is pulling down on Pawlik's head. It's preventing any offense from Pawlik, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik wants to control from the top but Joteel keeps moving.
Pawlik stopping the sweep attempt from Joteel.
Joteel is trying to keep Pawlik in close.
Joteel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Pawlik working some strikes from top position.
Joteel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Joteel pushes Pawlik off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joteel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pawlik.
Pawlik with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pawlik throws a shot from downtown. Joteel moves away and avoids it.
Nice takedown defense from Joteel. No joy for Pawlik on that attempt.
Pawlik misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Joteel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pawlik with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Pawlik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pawlik takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Joteel thuds his right hand into Pawlik's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pawlik closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pawlik is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Joteel has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dick Pawlik will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Joteel wants to slow Pawlik down by chopping away at his legs.
Pawlik attempts a counter takedown but Joteel avoids it well and moves away.
Pawlik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pawlik gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pawlik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joteel throws out the jab.
Pawlik ducks under a wild hook from Joteel.
Pawlik feinted with a counter takedown.
Jacque Joteel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joteel misses with a hook. Pawlik ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Pawlik.
Joteel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pawlik.
A little jabbing left from Joteel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Joteel misses with the body kick
and Pawlik counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Joteel tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Pawlik manages to move to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joteel can't escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pawlik is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Joteel can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Pawlik avoids the attempt from Joteel to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawlik lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Joteel hang on?
Pawlik looking to control but Joteel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pawlik pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Pawlik working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Pawlik can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Joteel is looking to escape.
Joteel is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Joteel is squirming around, avoiding Pawlik's attempts to control the action.
Pawlik raining down shots from the mount!
Joteel is trying to escape the mount.
Pawlik lands a nice shot to the head.
Pawlik punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik wants to control the pace but Joteel is squirming around nicely.
Pawlik sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pawlik trying to control but Joteel is having none of it.
Joteel tries to hold on but Pawlik pushes him away.
Pawlik looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Joteel regains half guard.
Joteel gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik wants to control from the top but Joteel keeps moving.
Joteel working a defensive guard here.
Pawlik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joteel is keeping the position for now.
Pawlik lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pawlik slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Pawlik being controlled here momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joteel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pawlik.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Pawlik clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Joteel thuds a left hand into Pawlik's body.
Joteel throws a lazy body kick
and Pawlik counters with a nice double leg into side control. Joteel won't be happy with that.
Pawlik is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Joteel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pawlik has hold of Joteel's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Joteel tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Pawlik cranks the arm and Joteel screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Joteel, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dick Pawlik!
Dick Pawlik retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Dick Pawlik made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cedric De Boise (ranked 32 p4p, 31 weight class) and Beau Abner (ranked 5 p4p, 4 weight class). De Boise comes into the arena with Do Your Thing blaring out of the sound system. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Cedric De Boise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Beau Abner!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Boise punishes Abner's body with a nice straight punch.
That kick from De Boise tenderised Abner's leg. Abner is trying to keep his angry face on.
De Boise throws a body punch but Abner moves out of range.
Abner moves forwards but De Boise connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A low kick from Abner is predictable there
and De Boise counters with a nice low kick that buckles Abner's knee momentarily.
De Boise connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Beau Abner has been cut.
De Boise throws a body kick that misses
and Abner counters with a leg kick.
De Boise connects with an inside leg kick.
Abner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on De Boise. That did some damage!
De Boise misses with a body shot
and Abner counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Abner moves out of range as De Boise strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abner throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Boise counters with a low kick, right behind Abner 's knee.
De Boise throws a predictable looking body shot
and Abner counters with an outside leg kick.
Abner misses with a telegraphed body shot
and De Boise cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Abner lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
De Boise scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
De Boise ducks under a wild hook from Abner.
Abner throws a leg kick which misses De Boise's front leg but catches the back leg as De Boise tries to avoid it.
Abner throws a leg kick
and De Boise counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Abner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Boise gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Abner counters with a straight right hand.
Cedric De Boise seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Boise fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abner manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from De Boise.
De Boise throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
De Boise lands with a thumping leg kick.
Abner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Boise.
Abner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A decent looking body kick lands there for De Boise.
Abner looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Boise uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Abner.
De Boise lands a big uppercut and Abner crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Abner looks OK. De Boise waves Abner back to his feet!
De Boise misses with a hook.
Abner has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
De Boise scores with a hook to the body. Abner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
De Boise dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Abner. That did some damage!
Abner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Boise.
It looks like De Boise has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
De Boise closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abner misses with an uppercut
and De Boise counters with a stiff right hand.
Abner throws a poor cross that misses
and De Boise counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Boise scores with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Abner misses its intended target.
De Boise throws a quick counter kick to the body but Abner avoids it.
A shot to the body from Abner misses
and De Boise counters with a crisp right hand that drops Abner! De Boise lets Abner back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Abner throws a poor cross that misses
and De Boise counters with a nice leg kick.
De Boise misses with a body shot.
De Boise cracks Abner with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. De Boise has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Abner to stand back up!
Abner is rocked!
Abner bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! De Boise comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Abner falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Abner was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cedric De Boise!
A relieved looking Cedric De Boise thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Dinapoli (ranked 18 p4p, 21 weight class) and Just Whymer (ranked 4 p4p, 5 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 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Dinapoli!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 15 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Just Whymer!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dinapoli lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dinapoli 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.
Dinapoli scores with a decent looking hook.
Dinapoli misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Whymer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Whymer checks the leg kick.
Dinapoli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Whymer throws a series of punches but Dinapoli moves out of range.
Whymer connects with a body shot.
Whymer lands a nice looking body shot.
Dinapoli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Whymer scores with a shot to the body.
Whymer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whymer cracks Dinapoli with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dinapoli throws a lazy uppercut
and Whymer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dinapoli throws a poor cross that misses
and Whymer counters with a solid body kick.
Dinapoli walks forward, straight into a front kick from Whymer.
Dinapoli checks a low kick from Whymer.
Good shot there by Whymer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whymer misses with a kick to the body.
Dinapoli is looking to slow Whymer down with leg kicks.
Dinapoli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Whymer can pounce on him.
Whymer lands with an overhand left.
Dinapoli throws a hook but Whymer avoids it easily.
Dinapoli misses with a jab to the body
and Whymer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dinapoli just misses with a punch to the body.
Dinapoli tries to work over Whymer's front leg with a kick but Whymer checks it.
Dinapoli getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dinapoli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whymer.
Dinapoli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whymer manages to avoid it.
Whymer steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot by Whymer.
Whymer misses with the body kick
and Dinapoli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Whymer lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whymer throws a push kick but Dinapoli slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinapoli lands with a thumping leg kick.
That kick from Whymer tenderised Dinapoli's leg. Dinapoli is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dinapoli throws an off balance right hand
and Whymer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dinapoli thinking.
Whymer throws a leg kick
and Dinapoli makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dinapoli.
Whymer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dinapoli tries a low kick but Whymer avoids it.
Dinapoli shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Whymer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dinapoli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Whymer - that will leave a mark!
Whymer with a nice calf kick.
Dinapoli steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Whymer. That one must have hurt.
Dinapoli takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dinapoli checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinapoli takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dinapoli throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dinapoli misses with the body kick
and Dinapoli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Whymer has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Whymer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dinapoli takes a step back to recover.
Dinapoli cracks Whymer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Whymer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Whymer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Whymer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dinapoli punishes Whymer's body with a nice straight punch.
Whymer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dinapoli misses with a lunging right hand
and Whymer counters with a thumping low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dinapoli swings widly with a right hand
and Whymer counters with a nice body kick.
Whymer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Whymer moves away from the strike by Dinapoli.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whymer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dinapoli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Whymer counters with a two punch combo.
Whymer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Whymer keeps Dinapoli at a distance using the push kick.
Dinapoli is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dinapoli is breathing heavily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Whymer.
Dinapoli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Whymer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Whymer misses the shot to the body.
Whymer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dinapoli connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Whymer scrambles back to his feet.
Dinapoli throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Whymer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whymer misses with the body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dinapoli has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dinapoli there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dinapoli connects with a jab.
Dinapoli misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Just Whymer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dinapoli avoids the head kick by Whymer.
It looked like Dinapoli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big left from Dinapoli misses.
Whymer throws a front kick that sends Dinapoli stumbling back into the cage.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Dinapoli might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Dinapoli scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dinapoli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An inside leg kick lands from Whymer.
Dinapoli throws out a powerful jab.
Whymer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Whymer lands a jab.
Whymer swinging wildly here.
Whymer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Whymer thows a leg kick but Dinapoli checks it
and Dinapoli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch combination from Whymer misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whymer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Whymer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Whymer is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whymer throws a lazy body kick
and Dinapoli counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dinapoli missing with a left hand there. Whymer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Whymer counters with a body kick.
Dinapoli closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dinapoli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Whymer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dinapoli thinking.
Whymer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dinapoli throws a hook but Whymer avoids it easily.
Whymer thuds his right hand into Dinapoli's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Whymer crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dinapoli - the referee stops the clock and Whymer gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dinapoli. Whymer manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Just Whymer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Whymer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Whymer misses the shot to the body.
Dinapoli slips a jab and a cross from Whymer.
Dinapoli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dinapoli connects with a single shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whymer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Whymer throws a leg kick but Dinapoli sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dinapoli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Whymer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Whymer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dinapoli is out of range and Whymer settles back down.
Dinapoli throws a leg kick but Whymer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Whymer steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Dinapoli misses with a head kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Whymer.
Dinapoli will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Whymer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Whymer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dinapoli throws a hook but Whymer blocks it.
A nice leg kick from Whymer, right into the meat of the thigh.
Whymer throws a body punch but Dinapoli moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Dinapoli misses the target.
Dinapoli takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whymer checks a low kick from Dinapoli.
Whymer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Whymer connects with a looping right hand.
Whymer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dinapoli.
Whymer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Whymer lands an overhand right.
Whymer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Whymer throws out a loose jab but Dinapoli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Whymer throws a leg kick
and Dinapoli counters with a low kick, right behind Whymer 's knee.
That kick from Dinapoli tenderised Whymer's leg. Whymer is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slapping body kick lands there for Whymer.
Whymer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dinapoli fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dinapoli misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whymer throws a sloppy head kick
and Dinapoli counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
An inside leg kick lands from Dinapoli.
Whymer moves out of range as Dinapoli strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Dinapoli misses the target.
Dinapoli checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dinapoli misses with a hook.
Whymer misses with a looping right.
Whymer lands with a right hand.
Dinapoli misses with a straight right.
Whymer scores with a nice right hand.
Dinapoli jabs Whymer right on the nose. Whymer blinks but takes it well.
Dinapoli looks to score with a jab to the body but Whymer is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dinapoli throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dinapoli throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Just Whymer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Dinapoli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Whymer lands a head shot.
Whymer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Whymer is looking to slow Dinapoli down with leg kicks.
Whymer wants to slow Dinapoli down by chopping away at his legs.
Dinapoli is looking to counter punch.
Whymer ducks under a wild hook from Dinapoli.
Whymer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Whymer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Whymer lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dinapoli takes a swing at Whymer's ribcage but misses.
Whymer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from Whymer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whymer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dinapoli looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Whymer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dinapoli can pounce on him.
Whymer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dinapoli swings widly with a right hand
and Whymer counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whymer misses with a body kick.
Whymer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dinapoli.
Whymer misses with a low kick.
Whymer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dinapoli lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A low kick from Whymer is predictable there
and Whymer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice body kick there by Whymer.
Whymer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dinapoli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dinapoli tries to land a body kick
and Whymer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Whymer throws a head kick but Dinapoli moves out of range.
Dinapoli lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Whymer loads up on a big right hand but Dinapoli slips the punch.
Dinapoli scores with a jab. Whymer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Whymer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Whymer.
Whymer throws a solid leg kick but Dinapoli takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Whymer.
Dinapoli's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Whymer moves out of range as Dinapoli strikes.
Whymer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dinapoli counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dinapoli scores with a head kick.
Whymer tries to land a body kick
and Dinapoli makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Whymer really felt that one!
Whymer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Whymer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dinapoli counters with a stiff right hand.
Whymer walks into a jab.
Whymer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dinapoli. Whymer shrugs it off though.
Dinapoli misses with an uppercut.
Whymer is looking for the big counter here.
Donk. Dinapoli catches Whymer right on the button with a cross.
Dinapoli misses with a right hand
and Whymer counters with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Whymer.
Whymer throws a leg kick but Dinapoli sees it coming and moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Dinapoli misses the target.
Dinapoli finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Whymer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dinapoli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Whymer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli lands a head kick!
Whymer blocks a leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Whymer there.
Whymer lands a leg kick that knocks Dinapoli off balance momentarily.
Dinapoli doesn't manage to clinch there - Whymer circles away.
Dinapoli on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Whymer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whymer misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Whymer.
Dinapoli throws a wild body kick that Whymer sees coming a mile off.
A chopping leg kick lands by Whymer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dinapoli throws a looping overhand right but Whymer ducks down to avoid it.
Dinapoli throws a low kick but Whymer avoids it.
Whymer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dinapoli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Whymer.
Dinapoli scores with a nice strike.
Dinapoli fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dinapoli moves forwards but Whymer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dinapoli cracks Whymer with a good jab.
Whymer misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Just Whymer just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dinapoli misses with a lunging right hand
and Whymer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Whymer lands a leg kick that knocks Dinapoli off balance momentarily.
Whymer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dinapoli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Whymer.
Dinapoli slips a jab and a cross from Whymer.
Dinapoli throws a lazy right hand but Whymer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dinapoli lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Whymer throws a body kick that misses.
Whymer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dinapoli fires out a quick counter leg kick but Whymer just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whymer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Whymer scores with a body shot.
Dinapoli is looking to slow Whymer down with leg kicks.
Dinapoli scores with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dinapoli.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinapoli blocks the body kick.
An inside leg kick from Dinapoli misses.
Whymer throws a head kick but Dinapoli moves out of range.
Whymer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Whymer misses with a wild body shot.
As Whymer backs away, Dinapoli returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A jab lands there for Dinapoli.
Whymer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Whymer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Whymer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dinapoli misses with an attempted mid kick.
A leg kick checked by Whymer.
Whymer throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dinapoli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dinapoli slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Dinapoli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whymer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice shot by Whymer.
Dinapoli loads up on a big right hand but Whymer slips the punch.
Dinapoli listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A bone on bone clash there as Whymer blocks the leg kick.
A jab from Dinapoli misses.
And Whymer responds with a good body kick, but Dinapoli manages to step out the way in time.
Dinapoli lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dinapoli throws a leg kick which misses Whymer's front leg but catches the back leg as Whymer tries to avoid it.
Dinapoli with a hook.
A lazy left from Whymer finds it's target.
Dinapoli throws a hook to the side of Whymer's head but Whymer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dinapoli delivers a nice body kick.
Dinapoli tries to land a leg kick but Whymer saw it coming and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whymer ducks under a wild hook from Dinapoli.
Whymer lands a lovely overhand right.
Whymer punishes Dinapoli's body with a nice straight punch.
Whymer lands a nice hook to Dinapoli's body. Dinapoli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Whymer thows a body kick. Dinapoli tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dinapoli blocks a jab.
Whymer walks into a straight right hand from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Whymer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Whymer lands a lovely overhand right.
Whymer misses with a low kick.
Whymer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whymer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whymer is looking to land body kicks.
Good leg kick by Whymer.
Dinapoli wants to slow Whymer down by chopping away at his legs.
Dinapoli dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Whymer. That did some damage!
Dinapoli throws a body punch but Whymer moves out of range.
Whymer misses the shot to the body.
Whymer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Whymer throws a hook but Dinapoli avoids it easily.
Whymer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dinapoli.
Whymer throws a shot from downtown. Dinapoli moves away and avoids it.
Dinapoli is looking to counter with a body kick.
Whymer tries to move into range but Dinapoli moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Whymer scores with a kick to the body.
Dinapoli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dinapoli misses with an uppercut. Whymer saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Just Whymer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Whymer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A combination from Whymer does no damage.
Whymer misses with a body shot.
Dinapoli swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Whymer counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick lands for Whymer.
Whymer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Whymer misses with a hook. Dinapoli ducked under it nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Whymer.
Whymer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whymer moves out of range as Dinapoli strikes.
Whymer connects with a looping right hand.
Whymer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dinapoli takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Whymer connects with a right hand. Dinapoli shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dinapoli misses with a hook.
Whymer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dinapoli plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Whymer misses with an uppercut. Dinapoli saw that one coming.
Dinapoli throwing a counter right hand but Whymer manages to avoid it.
Whymer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dinapoli throws a poor cross that misses
and Whymer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Whymer lands a head kick. Dinapoli smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dinapoli tries to land a leg kick but Whymer saw it coming and moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Dinapoli. That snapped Whymer's head back.
Joe Dinapoli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinapoli on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Whymer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from Whymer tenderised Dinapoli's leg. Dinapoli is trying to keep his angry face on.
Whymer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dinapoli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Whymer counters with a right hand to the body.
Dinapoli misses with a shot to the body
and Whymer counters with a two punch combo.
Dinapoli is rocked!
Whymer slips a jab from Dinapoli.
Oh Dinapoli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A jab from Dinapoli misses.
Whymer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dinapoli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Whymer.
Dinapoli seems to have got his legs back now.
Whymer with the inside leg kick.
Dinapoli closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Whymer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dinapoli.
A big right from Dinapoli misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Whymer. Dinapoli shrugs it off though.
Dinapoli does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dinapoli throws a lazy right hand but Whymer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dinapoli fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dinapoli takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dinapoli misses with an uppercut.
Dinapoli throws a looping overhand right but Whymer ducks down to avoid it.
Whymer lands with a nice body punch.
Whymer keeps the fight on the outside.
Whymer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dinapoli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Whymer throws a fast counter high kick but Dinapoli manages to duck under it in time.
Dinapoli throws an overhand right that lands on Whymer's shoulder, as Whymer tries to avoid the shot.
Just Whymer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dinapoli misses the shot to the body.
Whymer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dinapoli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dinapoli tried to counter with a leg kick but Whymer avoided it.
Whymer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dinapoli.
Whymer walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whymer scores with a decent looking hook.
Whymer pushes Dinapoli away with a front kick.
Dinapoli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Whymer can pounce on him.
Dinapoli swings widly with a right hand
and Whymer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Whymer scores with a nice body kick.
Whymer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dinapoli missing with a left hand there. Whymer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dinapoli scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Just Whymer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Whymer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 47:49
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Just Whymer!
Just Whymer is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Just Whymer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Joe Dinapoli was interviewed post fight and said 'IQ 90, Heavy Hands, Fast Learner'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Gustafsson (ranked 25 p4p, 30 weight class) and Randy Randleman (ranked 7 p4p, 9 weight class). Randleman comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bloodhound Gang - Bad Touch kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Randy Randleman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28
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20 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Gustafsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Randleman!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randleman looks to score with a jab to the body but Gustafsson is just out of range.
Gustafsson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gustafsson fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Randleman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Gustafsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randleman throws a sloppy body shot
and Gustafsson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Randleman!
Randleman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gustafsson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randleman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gustafsson is nestled in close to Randleman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustafsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Randleman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gustafsson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gustafsson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gustafsson seems to be looking for submissions.
Randleman tries to get to full guard but Gustafsson has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura here.
Randleman is looking for a sweep. Gustafsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gustafsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Randleman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gustafsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Randleman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gustafsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Randleman's head.
Gustafsson seems to be working for a kimura but Randleman defends the submission attempt.
Randleman is positioning himself well to prevent Gustafsson advancing to mount.
Gustafsson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Randleman to regain full guard.
Gustafsson throws a big elbow that misses.
Gustafsson stands and throws Randleman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gustafsson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Gustafsson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Gustafsson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Randleman, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gustafsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Gustafsson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gustafsson lands a nice forearm strike.
Gustafsson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ground and pound from Gustafsson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gustafsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gustafsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Gustafsson dominated that round.
That's time! Gustafsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Randleman throws a sloppy head kick and Gustafsson moves out of range easily.
Gustafsson dives in for a single leg takedown but Randleman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Randleman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gustafsson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Randleman uses from the top position.
Randleman preventing the sweep.
Gustafsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gustafsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Randleman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Randleman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gustafsson keeping full guard, as Randleman tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randleman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Randleman passes into half guard.
Gustafsson looking for submissions off his back.
Gustafsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Randleman can do to turn this around?
Gustafsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gustafsson throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Randleman manages to pass to side control.
Gustafsson regains half guard.
Randleman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gustafsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson manages to get to full guard.
Gustafsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Randleman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gustafsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Randleman defends well.
Gustafsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Randleman is one step ahead there.
Gustafsson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Randleman uses it to pass to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson is looking for a sweep.
Gustafsson is not content to let Randleman control the position.
Gustafsson trying to remain calm as Randleman controls from the top position.
Gustafsson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Randleman's best efforts.
Randleman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gustafsson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gustafsson has his foot on Randleman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Randleman works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gustafsson looking for a triangle here. Randleman is fighting it but it looks tight! Gustafsson pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Randleman is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Simon Gustafsson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jean-Claude Marceau (ranked 9 p4p, 12 weight class) and Oliver Lancaster (ranked 2 p4p, 3 weight class). Marceau comes into the arena with Feist - Tout Doucement blaring out of the sound system. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 44 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean-Claude Marceau!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oliver Lancaster!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marceau keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lancaster.
Marceau throws a sloppy body shot
letting Lancaster counter with a right hand.
Marceau throws an off balance right hand
and Lancaster counters with a straight right hand.
Marceau throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Marceau moves out of range.
Marceau jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Marceau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lancaster.
A little feinted left hand from Marceau on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marceau moves away from the strike by Lancaster.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
Marceau avoids the body shot from Lancaster.
Lancaster looks to land a left hand but Marceau moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster misses with a body shot
letting Marceau counter with a right hand.
Marceau connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lancaster's hands.
Marceau throws a head kick but Lancaster moves out of range.
Marceau clinches up with Lancaster and pushes him back against the cage.
Lancaster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lancaster misses with a lunging right hand
and Marceau connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marceau slips a jab from Lancaster.
Marceau misses with a shot to the body
and Lancaster moves into the clinch.
Lancaster working aggressively here.
Lancaster misses with some punches.
Lancaster lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marceau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lancaster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marceau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lancaster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marceau lands a two punch combo.
Lancaster throws a lazy uppercut
and Marceau scores with a counter punch that sends Lancaster to the canvas! Marceau smells blood - he's punishing Lancaster with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Lancaster has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean-Claude Marceau!
Jean-Claude Marceau retains his middleweight title!
Jean-Claude Marceau decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Angus MacArthur Ii (ranked 3 p4p, 22 weight class) and Max Chaos (ranked 1 p4p, 4 weight class). MacArthur Ii's entrance music is Corvus Corax - Bibit Aleum. A fine choice. Chaos is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Cannibal Corpse - Hammer Smashed Face. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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170
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angus MacArthur Ii!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Chaos!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaos shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
MacArthur Ii makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
MacArthur Ii takes one on the button.
Chaos darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
MacArthur Ii pushes Chaos off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chaos lands an overhand right.
Chaos is trying hard to land a takedown here. MacArthur Ii sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chaos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. MacArthur Ii tries to avoid it but Chaos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag MacArthur Ii to the ground. MacArthur Ii escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Max Chaos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chaos scores with a jab to the head.
MacArthur Ii has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Chaos looks to land a left hand but MacArthur Ii moved out of range nicely.
MacArthur Ii fires out a quick counter leg kick but Chaos just manages to avoid it.
Chaos misses the shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Chaos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
MacArthur Ii looks to land a body kick but Chaos moved away.
Chaos throws a lazy right hand but MacArthur Ii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MacArthur Ii bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii lands a leg kick that knocks Chaos off balance momentarily.
Chaos throws a right hand that misses
and MacArthur Ii counters with a straight right hand.
MacArthur Ii thumps Chaos with a low kick.
Chaos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
MacArthur Ii lands a head kick. Chaos smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
MacArthur Ii moves out of range of the strikes.
MacArthur Ii lands a really nice looking cross but Chaos seems unphased.
Chaos lands a jab to the nose.
Chaos lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Chaos. MacArthur Ii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot lands for MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chaos scores with a jab to the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chaos.
Angus MacArthur Ii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Chaos.
MacArthur Ii moves away from the strike by Chaos.
It looked like MacArthur Ii was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chaos.
MacArthur Ii thuds his right hand into Chaos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chaos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacArthur Ii.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaos drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
MacArthur Ii has his feet on Chaos's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Chaos lands a right hook to the body.
MacArthur Ii connects with the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacArthur Ii. Chaos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chaos lands a glancing blow to the side of MacArthur Ii's head.
Chaos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Chaos crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from MacArthur Ii - the referee stops the clock and Chaos gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says MacArthur Ii. Chaos manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A slapping leg kick lands for MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chaos throws out the jab.
Angus MacArthur Ii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chaos shoots in looking for a takedown. MacArthur Ii tries to sprawl out of it but Chaos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. MacArthur Ii manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
MacArthur Ii scores with a three punch combo!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaos scores with the left hand. MacArthur Ii knows he should have avoided that one.
Chaos misses with a hook
and MacArthur Ii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
MacArthur Ii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chaos shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chaos showed some decent athleticism there.
MacArthur Ii kicks off Chaos and gets to his feet.
Chaos lands with an uppercut that bounces MacArthur Ii off the cage and back into range.
MacArthur Ii takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chaos with a lazy takedown attempt
and MacArthur Ii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chaos closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. MacArthur Ii did well to prevent Chaos getting side control.
MacArthur Ii kicks off Chaos and gets to his feet.
MacArthur Ii slips a straight right by Chaos.
Chaos just misses with a punch to the body.
MacArthur Ii looks to throw the jab but Chaos is out of range.
MacArthur Ii lands a jab to the nose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacArthur Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from Chaos.
MacArthur Ii tries a low kick but Chaos avoids it.
Chaos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and MacArthur Ii counters with a right hand to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from MacArthur Ii.
Chaos shoots in for a double leg but MacArthur Ii sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chaos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacArthur Ii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Chaos finds it's way through MacArthur Ii's defenses.
Chaos changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. MacArthur Ii looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
MacArthur Ii throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Chaos darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
MacArthur Ii is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
MacArthur Ii is trying to stand up here but Chaos is controlling him well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Angus MacArthur Ii dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chaos defending well as MacArthur Ii loads up on a big left hand.
Chaos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chaos misses with a looping left.
Chaos misses with a lunging right hand
and MacArthur Ii counters with a stiff right hand.
Chaos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
MacArthur Ii slips a jab from Chaos.
Chaos throws a shot to the body.
MacArthur Ii misses with a body kick.
Chaos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by MacArthur Ii. MacArthur Ii obviously looking to wear him down.
Chaos fails with the takedown.
MacArthur Ii appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chaos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
MacArthur Ii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chaos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but MacArthur Ii defends it well.
MacArthur Ii on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
MacArthur Ii takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A momentary lapse in concentration from MacArthur Ii enables Chaos to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. MacArthur Ii manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
MacArthur Ii kicks Chaos off and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaos misses with a right hand
and MacArthur Ii counters with a lovely shot to the body.
MacArthur Ii misses with a wild body shot.
MacArthur Ii slips under a jab from Chaos.
Chaos avoids a kick to the body.
MacArthur Ii moves away from the strike by Chaos.
MacArthur Ii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chaos can do to turn this around?
Chaos misses the shot to the body.
Chaos ducks right into an uppercut from MacArthur Ii.
Chaos tests MacArthur Ii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
MacArthur Ii lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Chaos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and MacArthur Ii makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Chaos really felt that one!
Chaos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck MacArthur Ii on the side of the head.
MacArthur Ii goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chaos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MacArthur Ii throws a shot from downtown. Chaos moves away and avoids it.
Chaos misses with an uppercut. MacArthur Ii saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from MacArthur Ii misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii throws a body punch but Chaos moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii slips a straight right by Chaos.
Chaos fails with the takedown
and MacArthur Ii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacArthur Ii tries to sprawl but Chaos drives through with a takedown into half guard.
MacArthur Ii has hold of Chaos's hands but Chaos slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
MacArthur Ii looks like he's trying to stand up.
MacArthur Ii controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Chaos scoring with strikes to the body and head.
MacArthur Ii trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaos wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacArthur Ii keeps working.
Chaos looks to land a strike but MacArthur Ii avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
MacArthur Ii tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chaos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
MacArthur Ii is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
MacArthur Ii's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Chaos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chaos trying to control the position from guard on top but MacArthur Ii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chaos advances to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chaos connects with a nice short shot to MacArthur Ii's temple.
Chaos scoring with strikes to the body and head.
MacArthur Ii is refusing to be controlled, as Chaos sits in half guard.
MacArthur Ii is pressing down on Chaos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
MacArthur Ii tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chaos passes MacArthur Ii's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chaos wants to free his trapped foot but MacArthur Ii is holding on for dear life with his legs.
MacArthur Ii is refusing to be controlled, as Chaos sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Max Chaos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Chaos moves out of range of the strikes.
Chaos gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chaos with a lazy takedown attempt
and MacArthur Ii counters with a stiff right hand.
Chaos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chaos misses with a left hand
and MacArthur Ii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
MacArthur Ii fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A left and a right from Chaos both land. Nice combination.
MacArthur Ii throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chaos feints the counter takedown.
Chaos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacArthur Ii.
Chaos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and MacArthur Ii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chaos misses with a hook. MacArthur Ii ducked under it nicely.
Chaos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chaos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by MacArthur Ii.
Chaos misses with a wild body shot.
Chaos misses with a jab to the body
and MacArthur Ii counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by MacArthur Ii. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii connects with a single shot there.
MacArthur Ii moves away from the strike by Chaos.
Chaos misses with an uppercut.
MacArthur Ii slips under a jab from Chaos.
Chaos tries for a takedown but MacArthur Ii circles away easily
and MacArthur Ii counters with a nice uppercut.
Chaos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chaos moves out of range as MacArthur Ii strikes.
Chaos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii avoids the body shot from Chaos.
Chaos staying out of range there.
Chaos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chaos throws a hook but MacArthur Ii avoids it easily.
Donk. MacArthur Ii catches Chaos right on the button with a cross.
Chaos misses with a hook
and MacArthur Ii counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chaos throws a body shot but no joy.
MacArthur Ii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chaos.
MacArthur Ii is looking to counter with head kicks.
MacArthur Ii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacArthur Ii connects with a single shot there.
MacArthur Ii gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
MacArthur Ii is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Chaos presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
MacArthur Ii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chaos backwards.
Chaos tries to stall but MacArthur Ii uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
MacArthur Ii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, MacArthur Ii scores with a nice short uppercut.
MacArthur Ii tries to throw a body punch but Chaos avoids it by throwing MacArthur Ii back against the cage.
MacArthur Ii scores with a shot to the side of Chaos's head.
A right handed body shot lands from MacArthur Ii.
Chaos tries for a takedown but MacArthur Ii manages to get underhooks.
Angus MacArthur Ii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Chaos.
Chaos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chaos struggles to land a body shot inside as MacArthur Ii controls his hands.
Chaos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii throws a punch but it's blocked by Chaos.
MacArthur Ii throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chaos.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chaos.
MacArthur Ii keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chaos's efforts to push away.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A frustrated look appears on Chaos's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chaos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacArthur Ii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
MacArthur Ii works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
MacArthur Ii blocks a body shot from Chaos.
Good body shot from MacArthur Ii.
A left hand lands to the body for MacArthur Ii.
Chaos has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. MacArthur Ii seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Chaos can turn it around.
A shot in the inside from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii breaks the clinch.
MacArthur Ii lands a head shot.
MacArthur Ii scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chaos doesn't seem bothered though.
MacArthur Ii swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chaos.
MacArthur Ii with the inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chaos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacArthur Ii.
Chaos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
MacArthur Ii slips under a jab from Chaos.
Chaos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacArthur Ii was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chaos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacArthur Ii manages to avoid it.
MacArthur Ii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chaos.
MacArthur Ii keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chaos scores with a body shot.
MacArthur Ii lands a nice hook to Chaos's body. Chaos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chaos has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chaos misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
MacArthur Ii fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
MacArthur Ii throws a body punch but Chaos moves out of range.
MacArthur Ii blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Angus MacArthur Ii clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
MacArthur Ii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chaos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MacArthur Ii feints and then cracks Chaos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chaos down.
Chaos thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacArthur Ii was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice uppercut lands for MacArthur Ii. That snapped Chaos's head back.
MacArthur Ii looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chaos moves out of range as MacArthur Ii throws a body kick.
Chaos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
MacArthur Ii takes a body punch but keeps moving.
MacArthur Ii moves forwards but Chaos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chaos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling MacArthur Ii to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur Ii throws an overhand right that lands on Chaos's shoulder, as Chaos tries to avoid the shot.
A jab lands there for Chaos.
MacArthur Ii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chaos.
MacArthur Ii lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for MacArthur Ii. That snapped Chaos's head back.
A kick lands to the mid section there for MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii throws a looping overhand right but Chaos ducks down to avoid it.
MacArthur Ii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chaos looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Chaos is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Chaos looking to sit in guard and control but MacArthur Ii gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Chaos working for a triangle but MacArthur Ii defends it easily.
Chaos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
MacArthur Ii has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chaos is trying to keep MacArthur Ii in close.
MacArthur Ii stays in close to Chaos's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaos wants to sweep here but MacArthur Ii controlling him for the moment.
Chaos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
MacArthur Ii engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
MacArthur Ii sizes up Chaos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fighters circling - Chaos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A jab from Chaos misses.
MacArthur Ii gets caught napping as Chaos dives in and scores a takedown. MacArthur Ii manages to retain guard.
MacArthur Ii wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Angus MacArthur Ii had his way with Max Chaos in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
MacArthur Ii ducks under a wild hook from Chaos.
MacArthur Ii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chaos.
Chaos misses with a looping left.
Chaos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
MacArthur Ii looks for the body kick but Chaos saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii just misses with a punch to the body.
MacArthur Ii slips under a jab from Chaos.
Chaos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacArthur Ii moves away.
Good shot there by MacArthur Ii.
Chaos shoots in but MacArthur Ii avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur Ii scores with the left hand. Chaos knows he should have avoided that one.
Chaos misses with a wild body shot.
Chaos jabs MacArthur Ii to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chaos has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from MacArthur Ii.
Chaos takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii scores with a shot to the body.
MacArthur Ii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chaos misses with a takedown attempt - MacArthur Ii sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Good leg kick by MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii looks to score with a jab to the body but Chaos is just out of range.
MacArthur Ii swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chaos.
Chaos slips under a jab from MacArthur Ii.
Chaos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
MacArthur Ii tests Chaos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
MacArthur Ii scores with a jab to the head.
MacArthur Ii looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chaos closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Max Chaos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacArthur Ii looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chaos scores with a jab to the head.
A big right from Chaos misses.
Chaos avoids the body shot from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii moves out of range as Chaos strikes.
Chaos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacArthur Ii.
Chaos moves out of range of the strikes.
Chaos lands a right hook to the body.
Chaos misses with a hook to the body
and MacArthur Ii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MacArthur Ii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chaos moves away.
Chaos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
MacArthur Ii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chaos.
Chaos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A punch combination from Chaos misses.
MacArthur Ii scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii slips a jab from Chaos.
MacArthur Ii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chaos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MacArthur Ii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chaos walks into a stiff left hand from MacArthur Ii.
Chaos throws a hook but MacArthur Ii avoids it easily.
Chaos throws a shot from downtown. MacArthur Ii moves away and avoids it.
MacArthur Ii scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chaos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacArthur Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from Chaos.
MacArthur Ii swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chaos.
MacArthur Ii wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Angus MacArthur Ii is winning the standup battle so far.
Chaos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacArthur Ii.
And MacArthur Ii counters with a quick kick to the body but Chaos blocks it.
MacArthur Ii misses with an uppercut. Chaos saw that one coming.
MacArthur Ii bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chaos's head.
A big right from MacArthur Ii misses.
Chaos misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chaos. MacArthur Ii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chaos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chaos lunges at MacArthur Ii with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by MacArthur Ii's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chaos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
MacArthur Ii thumps Chaos with a low kick.
Chaos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says MacArthur Ii as he avoids it easily.
Angus MacArthur Ii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Chaos.
Chaos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
MacArthur Ii walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A solid leg kick lands there for MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii cracks Chaos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice jab there from MacArthur Ii.
Chaos throws out a loose jab but MacArthur Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chaos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chaos.
MacArthur Ii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MacArthur Ii appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Angus MacArthur Ii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
MacArthur Ii scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chaos doesn't seem bothered though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Angus MacArthur Ii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well MacArthur Ii has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angus MacArthur Ii!
Angus MacArthur Ii retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Angus MacArthur Ii, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Torhte Finlayson (ranked 11 p4p, 42 weight class) and Guilherme Godoi (ranked 1 p4p, 2 weight class). Finlayson's entrance music is Scotland the Brave, Black Bear. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Torhte Finlayson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Guilherme Godoi!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finlayson throws out a loose jab but Godoi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Godoi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Finlayson misses with a right hand
and Godoi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Godoi slips a straight right by Finlayson.
Godoi throws an overhand right that lands on Finlayson's shoulder, as Finlayson tries to avoid the shot.
Godoi defending well as Finlayson loads up on a big left hand.
Godoi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Finlayson with a body shot.
Finlayson misses with a left hand
and Godoi counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finlayson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Godoi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Finlayson misses with a right hand
letting Godoi counter with a right hand.
Finlayson throws a looping overhand right but Godoi ducks down to avoid it.
A nice side step and Godoi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godoi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Finlayson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've been told by Finlayson's head coaches at FIST OF FURY that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Finlayson jabs Godoi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jab, jab by Finlayson - just one landing.
Finlayson misses with a left hand
and Godoi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Finlayson swings widly with a right hand
and Godoi counters with a straight right hand.
Finlayson misses with a body shot.
Finlayson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Guilherme Godoi has been cut.
Finlayson misses with a left hand
and Godoi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to the liver by Finlayson. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Godoi punishes Finlayson's body with a nice straight punch.
Finlayson moves out of range as Godoi strikes.
Finlayson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Godoi at a distance.
Finlayson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Godoi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Godoi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Godoi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Godoi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Finlayson lands with a straight right. Godoi didn't see that one coming.
Finlayson misses with a lunging right hand
and Godoi counters with a left and a right that stings Finlayson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godoi misses with a wild body shot.
Finlayson lands a jab to Godoi's midsection.
Finlayson throws out a loose jab but Godoi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Godoi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Godoi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finlayson.
Finlayson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Godoi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Donk. Godoi catches Finlayson right on the button with a cross.
Finlayson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Godoi.
Godoi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Godoi ducks under a wild hook from Finlayson.
Finlayson throws a good cross that connects.
Finlayson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Godoi misses the shot to the body.
Finlayson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Finlayson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Godoi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Finlayson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Finlayson, as that shot connected.
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 Torhte Finlayson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Guilherme Godoi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Finlayson misses with a right hand
and Godoi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Godoi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Godoi misses.
A swing and a miss from Finlayson.
Godoi throws a hook to the side of Finlayson's head but Finlayson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finlayson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Godoi throws out a loose jab but Finlayson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Godoi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Godoi. Finlayson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Godoi misses with a straight right.
Finlayson throwing a counter right hand but Godoi manages to avoid it.
Godoi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godoi misses with an uppercut. Finlayson saw that one coming.
Finlayson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Godoi doesn't seem bothered though.
Finlayson cracks Godoi with a good jab.
Finlayson connects with a body shot that sends Godoi's belly button to the back.
Finlayson looks to throw the jab but Godoi is out of range.
Finlayson walks into a jab.
Godoi misses with a hook
letting Finlayson counter with a right hand.
That has opened up Guilherme Godoi's cut even more.
Godoi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finlayson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Finlayson lands a big right hand that sends Godoi crashing to the mat! Finlayson stays standing though and waves Godoi back to his feet!
Godoi is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Finlayson. Godoi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Godoi is still on wobbly legs! Can Finlayson finish him?
Godoi takes a swing at Finlayson's ribcage but misses.
Finlayson misses with a shot to the body
and Godoi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Godoi seems to have recovered his senses.
Godoi throws a lazy right hand but Finlayson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A quick step to the side and Finlayson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finlayson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Godoi.
Godoi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finlayson throws a poor cross that misses
and Godoi counters with a stiff right hand.
Torhte Finlayson is winning the standup battle so far.
Finlayson throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Godoi counter with a right hand.
Finlayson digs a good hook to Godoi's body.
Godoi misses with a right hand
and Finlayson counters with a nice uppercut.
Godoi scores with a sloppy right hand. Finlayson should have avoided that one.
Finlayson ducks under a wild hook from Godoi.
Godoi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finlayson was well out of range. Poor timing from Godoi.
Godoi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Godoi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finlayson throws out a loose jab but Godoi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Godoi slips a straight right by Finlayson.
A countering left hand to the body from Godoi misses.
Finlayson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Godoi lands with a nice body punch.
Godoi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Finlayson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finlayson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Godoi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Godoi misses with a shot to the body
and Finlayson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The cut above Guilherme Godoi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Finlayson lands a nice hook to Godoi's body. Godoi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Torhte Finlayson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Guilherme Godoi's cut.
That's time! Finlayson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Finlayson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Godoi throws out the jab.
Finlayson scores with a jab to the body.
Finlayson lands with a hook. Godoi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Godoi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Finlayson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Godoi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Finlayson avoids the body shot from Godoi.
Finlayson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godoi moves out of range of the strikes.
Godoi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Finlayson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Godoi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Godoi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finlayson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Finlayson connects with a right hand. Godoi shakes it off.
Finlayson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Godoi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Finlayson thinking.
A shot to the body from Godoi misses
and Finlayson counters with a nice right hand that sends Godoi toppling to the canvas! Godoi scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Finlayson finish him?!
Godoi leaves his chin hanging out and Finlayson seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Godoi crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Torhte Finlayson!
Torhte Finlayson is the new super heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Torhte Finlayson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karim Johnson (ranked 2 p4p, 1 weight class) and Kilo Maluga (ranked 1 p4p, 1 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Don't say nuthin'. Maluga has chosen JUNGLE as his entrance music. Kilo Maluga is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 23 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Karim Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 40 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kilo Maluga!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Maluga throws a push kick but Johnson slaps the foot to one side.
Johnson throws a push kick but Maluga slaps the foot to one side.
Maluga throws a body kick that misses.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Maluga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maluga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maluga looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
Maluga needs to keep his hands up - Johnson had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Maluga drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maluga takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johnson swings for the body but Maluga moves out of range.
Maluga follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Maluga thows a body kick. Johnson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Maluga misses with a double jab
and Johnson counters with a left to the body.
Johnson blocks a leg kick.
Maluga misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Maluga sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Johnson lands with a cross.
That has opened up Kilo Maluga's cut even more.
Johnson looks for the body kick but Maluga saw that one coming.
Maluga gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Johnson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Maluga - the referee stops the clock and Johnson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Maluga. Johnson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Maluga avoids the body shot from Johnson.
A clash of legs there as Maluga blocks the low kick.
Maluga misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maluga buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Maluga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maluga throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johnson scores with a sloppy right hand. Maluga should have avoided that one.
Johnson tries to score with a low kick but Maluga moves his leg out of the way.
Maluga only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Johnson thows a leg kick but Maluga checks it
and Maluga counters with a good, hard body kick but Johnson shrugs it off.
Maluga looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maluga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Karim Johnson has been cut.
Johnson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Maluga finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maluga bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Maluga circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Johnson drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Maluga follows Johnson to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kilo Maluga!
Kilo Maluga is the new heavyweight champion!
Kilo Maluga bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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