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LAFC Vegas 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Bobandy (ranked 3222 p4p, 3496 weight class) and Ronaldo Gomes (ranked 122 p4p, 142 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Randy Bobandy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronaldo Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomes scores with a hook.
 It looks like Randy Bobandy has been cut.
Gomes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bobandy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gomes lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bobandy takes one to the chin there.
Gomes dives in for a single leg takedown but Bobandy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jab from Gomes.
Gomes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bobandy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomes dives in and grabs Bobandy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bobandy pushes down on Gomes's head and hops out.
Gomes cracks a nice hook into Bobandy's ribs.
Bobandy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gomes looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bobandy!
Gomes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gomes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gomes wants to control but Bobandy is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Bobandy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gomes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobandy tries to buck Gomes off but Gomes is having none of it.
Gomes goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bobandy has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gomes but great work by Bobandy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bobandy laying and praying for a moment but Gomes takes advantage and regains half guard.
Bobandy throwing shots but Gomes is blocking nicely.
Bobandy wants to pass to mount but Gomes is defending the position.
Gomes tries to roll over but Bobandy keeps him under control.
Gomes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobandy preventing the sweep.
Bobandy is looking to work some ground and pound but Gomes has wrist control.
Gomes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bobandy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gomes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bobandy is one step ahead there.
Gomes is still trying to improve position.
Gomes keeping moving, preventing Bobandy from controlling successfully.
Bobandy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gomes is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gomes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bobandy manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomes looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bobandy trying to control the position here.
Gomes won't allow Bobandy to sweep him here.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gomes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bobandy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bobandy keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gomes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldo Gomes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randy Bobandy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gomes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looked like Bobandy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gomes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've been told by Bobandy's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bobandy misses with an uppercut. Gomes saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes lands a head shot.
Ronaldo Gomes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gomes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bobandy sprawls well. Bobandy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gomes gets slowly back to his feet.
Bobandy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bobandy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gomes somewhat.
A quick step to the side and Bobandy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Randy Bobandy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Gomes.
Gomes throws a good cross that connects.
Gomes has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's two 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.
Gomes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bobandy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gomes lands a nice shot that snaps Bobandy's head back.
Bobandy stuffs the takedown.
Good exchange - Gomes coming out on top.
Gomes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bobandy doesn't seem bothered though.
Gomes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bobandy. Bobandy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gomes dives in for a single leg takedown but Bobandy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobandy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gomes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gomes lands the left hand.
Nice takedown defense from Bobandy. No joy for Gomes on that attempt.
Bobandy missing with a left hand there. Gomes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gomes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gomes.
A counter left hand to the body from Bobandy misses its target.
Ronaldo Gomes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobandy walks into a jab.
Bobandy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Gomes tries to counter it with a takedown but Bobandy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bobandy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gomes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bobandy's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gomes thuds his right hand into Bobandy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Randy Bobandy's cut is getting worse.
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!
Gomes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldo Gomes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Randy Bobandy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Gomes clobbers Bobandy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gomes dives in and grabs Bobandy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bobandy pushes down on Gomes's head and hops out.
Bobandy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gomes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gomes scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes digs a good hook to Bobandy's body.
Bobandy thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomes lands with a shot to the body.
Gomes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Bobandy misses the target.
Gomes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bobandy's head backwards.
Gomes connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Gomes does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobandy throws a jab but it's blocked by Gomes.
Gomes shoots in looking for a takedown but Bobandy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gomes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bobandy is looking to counter punch.
Randy Bobandy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Gomes.
Bobandy throws the left hand but Gomes avoids the punch easily.
Gomes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gomes lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bobandy circles away.
Gomes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bobandy misses with a lunging right hand
and Gomes counters with a stiff right hand.
Gomes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bobandys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A shot to the body from Bobandy misses
and Bobandy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gomes lands with a hook. Bobandy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gomes lands a glancing blow to the side of Bobandy's head.
Gomes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobandy missing with a left hand there. Gomes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gomes feints the counter takedown.
Gomes gets the takedown into side control.
Ronaldo Gomes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bobandy struggling a bit here.
Bobandy being controlled for a moment.
Bobandy is trying to control Gomes's posture but Gomes avoids it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bobandy is looking for a sweep.
Randy Bobandy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gomes is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bobandy's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronaldo Gomes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gomes 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronaldo Gomes!
After winning the bout, Ronaldo Gomes thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Randy Bobandy stepped up to the mic, saying 'Frig off. I'm gonna get a cheese burger then get drunk with Mr Lahey. '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chest Mangold (ranked 2581 p4p, 2849 weight class) and Sauske Uchiha (ranked 299 p4p, 319 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chest Mangold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sauske Uchiha!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uchiha misses the shot to the body.
Mangold is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Uchiha 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.
Mangold throws a solid leg kick but Uchiha takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mangold.
Uchiha shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mangold as he avoids it easily.
We've been told by Mangold's head coaches at Primal Concrete Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Uchiha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Uchiha tries to counter it with a takedown but Mangold pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sauske Uchiha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uchiha throws a hook but Mangold blocks it.
Uchiha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Uchiha misses with a takedown attempt
and Mangold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mangold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uchiha.
Mangold is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Uchiha fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mangold avoids it really well and circles away.
Chest Mangold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sauske Uchiha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangold needs to keep his hands up - Uchiha had a free shot at his head there.
Uchiha jabs Mangold to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangold takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Uchiha will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Uchiha throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mangold counters with a stiff right hand.
Uchiha misses with a body punch
and Mangold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Uchiha misses with a hook.
Mangold swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Uchiha steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mangold. That one must have hurt.
Uchiha misses with a low kick.
Uchiha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mangold was well out of range. Poor timing from Uchiha.
Uchiha lands a jab to the head.
Chest Mangold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mangold misses the shot to the body.
Uchiha digs a good hook to Mangold's body.
Mangold avoids the body shot from Uchiha.
Mangold looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A shot to the liver by Uchiha. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uchiha goes for a double leg but Mangold avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mangold continues to drive forward.
It looked like Mangold was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Uchiha.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Mangold blocks the low kick.
Uchiha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mangold.
Uchiha cracks Mangold with a good jab.
Uchiha takes a swing at Mangold's ribcage but misses.
Uchiha misses with a body shot.
Mangold lands with a thumping leg kick.
Crunch! Mangold slams his shin into Uchiha's torso.
Uchiha throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Mangold counter with a right hand.
A jab from Mangold misses.
Uchiha tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A jab from Uchiha misses.
Uchiha misses with a takedown
and Mangold makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Uchiha fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mangold throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangold stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mangold wants it to stay on the feet.
Mangold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uchiha connects with a body shot that sends Mangold's belly button to the back.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Uchiha is defended easily by Mangold.
Mangold pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mangold on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mangold tries to clinch but Uchiha moves out of range.
Uchiha changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Uchiha drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mangold wants to get back to his feet but Uchiha is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mangold knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Uchiha on the ground.
Mangold utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mangold wants to get back to his feet but Uchiha is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uchiha wants to control from the top but Mangold keeps moving.
Uchiha passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Uchiha is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mangold has escaped the position, nice work there.
Uchiha misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Uchiha tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sauske Uchiha will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mangold jabs Uchiha to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Uchiha misses with a body shot.
Mangold slaps away a takedown attempt from Uchiha, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mangold throwing a counter right hand but Uchiha manages to avoid it.
Uchiha with a poor takedown
and Mangold counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Uchiha scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Uchiha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mangold sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Uchiha takes a swing at Mangold's ribcage but misses.
Uchiha looks to score with a jab to the body but Mangold is just out of range.
Uchiha wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uchiha shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Uchiha showed some decent athleticism there.
Uchiha is working for a kimura but Mangold is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uchiha is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mangold is just riding it out for now. Uchiha eventually gives up the hold.
Uchiha looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Uchiha is looking for a kimura here.
Uchiha is looking to advance position but Mangold won't allow it.
That's two 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.
Mangold pushes Uchiha off looking to stand but Uchiha dives back in and keeps control.
Uchiha landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mangold on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mangold tries to get out of the position.
Mangold blocking the ground and pound attempt from Uchiha.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uchiha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mangold keeps working.
Uchiha is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Uchiha is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mangold sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uchiha missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Uchiha is trying to control the action in half guard but Mangold is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Uchiha has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Uchiha scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mangold wants to get back to his feet.
Mangold is staying active underneath Uchiha, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Uchiha seems to be working for a kimura but Mangold defends the submission attempt.
Uchiha is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Uchiha seems to be working for a kimura but Mangold defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uchiha moves nicely into side control.
Uchiha is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mangold knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Uchiha is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mangold is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Uchiha misses with the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sauske Uchiha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Uchiha lands a nice looking body shot.
Uchiha tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mangold defends well and Uchiha ends up having to push Mangold into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Uchiha has his takedown stuffed
and Mangold cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mangold takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Uchiha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Uchiha takes a swing at Mangold's ribcage but misses.
Uchiha shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mangold pinned against the cage. Mangold gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chest Mangold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sauske Uchiha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uchiha. Mangold does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uchiha on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mangold. Mangold obviously looking to wear him down.
Mangold ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uchiha moves away.
Uchiha shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mangold as he avoids it easily.
Mangold quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uchiha wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sauske Uchiha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Uchiha throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Uchiha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mangold misses with a hook.
Uchiha misses with a body shot
and Mangold counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mangold.
Uchiha misses with a looping right.
Mangold tried to counter with a leg kick but Uchiha avoided it.
Uchiha misses with a body shot.
Mangold stuffs the takedown.
Mangold walks into a jab.
Mangold walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Uchiha checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mangold clinches up with Uchiha and pushes him back against the cage.
Mangold makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Uchiha pulls guard effortlessly.
Mangold is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Uchiha has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Mangold is looking to defend but Uchiha has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Mangold! Uchiha pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Mangold taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sauske Uchiha!
After winning the bout, Sauske Uchiha 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tadeo El Monstro (ranked 3869 p4p, 1885 weight class) and Fredrik White (ranked 142 p4p, 66 weight class). White is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Seven nation army. Fredrik White has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tadeo El Monstro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fredrik White!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but El Monstro avoids it really well and circles away.
El Monstro just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from White! But no joy.
White takes the fight into the clinch.
White lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of El Monstro backwards.
A right hand to the body from White.
White has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. El Monstro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
White is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tadeo El Monstro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fredrik White.
El Monstro is trying to break the clinch but White has him pressed against the cage.
El Monstro is trying to maintain a safe position but White gets an underhook and turns El Monstro into the cage.
El Monstro breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White dives in and grabs El Monstro's left leg, looking for a takedown. El Monstro pushes down on White's head and hops out.
El Monstro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
El Monstro circles away from the clinch attempt.
El Monstro misses with a low kick.
White shoots in for a takedown but El Monstro shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White tries to clinch up but El Monstro circles away and keeps his distance.
El Monstro keeps the fight on the outside.
White moves out of range of the strikes.
El Monstro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
White wants to clinch.
White is looking to clinch but El Monstro is avoiding it.
White tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
White's coach down at Deep waters was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on White's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
White tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. El Monstro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
White tries to clinch but El Monstro moves out of range.
White thuds a left hand into El Monstro's body.
White has managed to clinch.
White lands a right hand that snaps the head of El Monstro backwards.
El Monstro tries a body shot but White blocks it.
White wants a takedown.
White has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed El Monstro clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White missing with punches from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Monstro trying to control the position but White manages to sink in the hooks.
White throwing wild punches that miss their target.
White has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Even with his hooks in, White manages to miss with strikes from the back.
White misses with an elbow to the head.
White throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
El Monstro has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from White.
El Monstro covering up well and avoiding damage.
El Monstro is trying to stand back up.
White misses with an elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White throwing wild punches that miss their target.
White misses with punches from the back.
White punches the canvas rather than the man.
Even with his hooks in, White manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Even with his hooks in, White manages to miss with strikes from the back.
White throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
White misses with a punch to the head.
White missing with punches from the back.
El Monstro covering up well under a barage of strikes.
El Monstro covering up well under a barage of strikes.
El Monstro wants to get back to his feet.
White misses with a punch to the head.
El Monstro wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White misses with a punch to the head.
El Monstro covering up well and avoiding damage.
White struggling to land strikes to the head as El Monstro covers up.
White missing with strikes.
El Monstro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
El Monstro covering up well under a series of strikes from White.
White misses with an elbow to the head.
White struggling to land strikes to the head as El Monstro covers up.
El Monstro manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. White is now in side control.
White fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sloppy strikes there by White.
White sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but El Monstro is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
White throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and El Monstro works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
White missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fredrik White dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
White uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from El Monstro.
El Monstro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling White to score with a decent uppercut.
White avoids the head kick by El Monstro.
White closes the distance and clinches.
El Monstro prevents the takedown attempt.
White lands with a light punch inside.
White scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, White scores with a nice short uppercut.
White prevents El Monstro from breaking the clinch.
El Monstro tries to break the clinch but White is controlling the position.
White has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. El Monstro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short left from White.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by White.
White wants a takedown but no success here.
Tadeo El Monstro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fredrik White.
White's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
 It looks like Fredrik White has been cut.
A short body shot lands from White as the two fighters clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White drops down looking for an ankle pick but El Monstro pulls his leg out and moves away.
White doesn't manage to clinch there - El Monstro circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from El Monstro misses.
White scores with a nice head shot.
El Monstro misses with a low kick.
White is looking to clinch.
El Monstro tries to counter with a takedown but White is quick to defend against it.
White gets a clinch.
Fredrik White seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
White lands an uppercut.
El Monstro wants to break the clinch but can't.
White lands with a right to the head.
White lands a nice uppercut.
White has El Monstro pressed against the cage, preventing El Monstro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
White gets through El Monstro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from White.
A short right from White.
El Monstro digs a right hand into White's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on White's gas tank.
White working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
El Monstro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White tries to close the distance and clinch up but El Monstro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
White is looking to clinch.
El Monstro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
White tries to clinch there but El Monstro circles away.
El Monstro digs a good hook to White's body.
White moves in looking to clinch but El Monstro pushes him off.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from White is defended easily by El Monstro.
White forces El Monstro back against the cage and clinches.
El Monstro is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from White.
A head punch on the inside from El Monstro fails to land.
White can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Monstro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
White is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
El Monstro throws a sloppy head kick and White moves out of range easily.
El Monstro throws a head kick that misses.
White tries to clinch up.
White fails with an attempt to clinch.
White doesn't manage to clinch there - El Monstro circles away.
White tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but El Monstro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
White has taken the fight to the clinch.
El Monstro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some wild striking there from El Monstro.
White wants to clinch up but El Monstro keeps it at a distance.
A little feinted left hand from El Monstro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
White takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
El Monstro circles away from the clinch attempt.
El Monstro tries to counter with a takedown but White is quick to defend against it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but El Monstro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fredrik White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
El Monstro keeps the fight on the outside.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
White tries to clinch but El Monstro moves out of range.
El Monstro circles away from the clinch attempt.
White has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from El Monstro finds it's way round the side to connect with White's head.
Tadeo El Monstro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
White fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with El Monstro, pushing him back against the cage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for White. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White is trying to drag El Monstro to the mat but El Monstro just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
El Monstro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
White has El Monstro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. El Monstro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
White lands a hook that snaps the head of El Monstro backwards.
El Monstro tries to break free but White pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from White.
White lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fredrik White showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fredrik White's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
El Monstro stops a takedown attempt from White.
A bit of stalling here from El Monstro.
White has El Monstro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. El Monstro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
White lands with a short punch from the clinch.
White lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
White lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of El Monstro backwards.
El Monstro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
El Monstro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by White.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Monstro lands with a short shot to the head.
White can't get the takedown.
Tadeo El Monstro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fredrik White.
A short right from White on the inside.
El Monstro is defending well against a takedown attempt.
White escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
White shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. El Monstro defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White has managed to clinch.
White leaning against his opponent.
White prevents a body shot from El Monstro.
White lands an uppercut.
El Monstro misses with a hook to the ribs.
White wants a takedown.
White has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by El Monstro after a bit of a struggle.
El Monstro can't find room to land a body shot as White controls the action.
White can't get the takedown.
White is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
El Monstro tries to break free but White pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White misses with the head strike.
El Monstro blocking some punches.
White has El Monstro pressed against the cage, preventing El Monstro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
White lands an uppercut.
White wants to take the fight to the mat but El Monstro manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
White makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
El Monstro presses White against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
White takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
White blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
White pushes El Monstro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
White blocks a punch to the side of the head.
White is looking for a takedown up against the cage. El Monstro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
El Monstro blocks an uppercut.
El Monstro prevents the takedown attempt.
El Monstro tries to break the clinch but White is controlling the position.
El Monstro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
White has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. El Monstro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from El Monstro fails to land.
White looking to stall.
White has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
White fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
White wants to take the fight to the mat but El Monstro manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from White.
White lands an uppercut.
Fredrik White is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
White goes for a takedown attempt but El Monstro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
El Monstro misses with a series of wild punches.
White let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
White ducks under a wild hook from El Monstro.
White blocks a jab.
White moves in looking to clinch but El Monstro pushes him off.
White rushes El Monstro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
El Monstro throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
El Monstro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
El Monstro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on El Monstro's face as he tries to break the clinch.
El Monstro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
White wants to take the fight to the mat but El Monstro manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short right from White on the inside.
A shot in the inside from White.
Tadeo El Monstro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
White tries for a takedown but El Monstro manages to get underhooks.
El Monstro tries to throw a body punch but White avoids it by throwing El Monstro back against the cage.
White lands with a light punch inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fredrik White comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got White winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fredrik White!
In his post fight interview, Fredrik White started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Viikinki (ranked 969 p4p, 2797 weight class) and Chad Coleman (ranked 139 p4p, 323 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Viikinki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viikinki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Coleman has time to react.
Viikinki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Coleman tries for a takedown but Viikinki circles away easily
and Viikinki counters with a crisp right hand that drops Coleman! Viikinki lets Coleman back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Coleman fails with the takedown
and Viikinki counters with a huge left! Coleman is in big trouble! He's backing up but Viikinki isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Coleman from any more damage. A dominating finish by Viikinki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Viikinki!
A very excited looking Tony Viikinki rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Imro Rozenblad (ranked 2181 p4p, 2080 weight class) and Joel Christ (ranked 78 p4p, 72 weight class). Rozenblad comes to the cage accompanied by Tjatjie - My Life . Imro Rozenblad has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Imro Rozenblad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joel Christ!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rozenblad misses with the combination.
Rozenblad misses with a looping left.
Rozenblad misses with a few strikes there.
Christ throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rozenblad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Christ looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Christ takes one to the side of the head.
Rozenblad throws a lazy uppercut
and Rozenblad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rozenblad misses with a right hand
and Christ counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Christ throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rozenblad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Christ scores with a sloppy right hand. Rozenblad should have avoided that one.
 Rozenblad is rocked!
Rozenblad throws a poor cross that misses
and Christ counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Rozenblad has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Joel Christ!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Luciano (ranked 1265 p4p, 1372 weight class) and Colin McDudley (ranked 175 p4p, 190 weight class). McDudley has chosen Devil's Dance Floor as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles Luciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Colin McDudley!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDudley tries to clinch but Luciano is having none of it.
We've been told by Luciano's head coaches at Ice Cream Parlour that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Luciano tries to work over McDudley's front leg with a kick but McDudley checks it.
Decent striking displayed by Luciano there.
It looks like Colin McDudley has been cut.
McDudley wants to clinch.
Luciano throws a counter high kick but McDudley was just alert enough to avoid it.
McDudley has Luciano up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from McDudley fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDudley has a couple of punches blocked by Luciano.
McDudley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Luciano.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Luciano.
Luciano breaks from the clinch.
Luciano fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McDudley is out of range.
A big left from Luciano misses.
McDudley tries to clinch up
and Luciano counters with a head kick that drops McDudley to the mat! McDudley scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
 McDudley is rocked!
McDudley tries to clinch
and Luciano counters with a nice leg kick.
Luciano misses with a jab to the body
and McDudley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luciano tries to keep at a distance but McDudley has taken the fight into the clinch.
McDudley lands a body punch.
McDudley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Luciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from McDudley.
McDudley misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luciano.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDudley.
Luciano dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McDudley misses with the head strike.
McDudley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McDudley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luciano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Luciano keeps the fight on the outside.
McDudley doesn't manage to clinch there - Luciano circles away.
Luciano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McDudley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luciano looks for the body kick but McDudley saw that one coming.
McDudley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McDudley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Luciano throws a jab when McDudley was well out of range.
Luciano misses with a low kick.
Colin McDudley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luciano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Luciano misses with a straight left.
McDudley throws a good cross that connects.
McDudley closes the distance and pushes Luciano back into the cage.
McDudley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from McDudley fails to land.
Luciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luciano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McDudley doesn't manage to clinch there - Luciano circles away.
Luciano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Luciano throws a hook to the side of McDudley's head but McDudley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like McDudley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Luciano lands a nice hook to McDudley's body. McDudley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McDudley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Luciano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McDudley closes the distance and clinches.
Luciano lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luciano lands a hook that snaps the head of McDudley backwards.
Luciano breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Luciano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Colin McDudley's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
McDudley jabs Luciano right on the nose. Luciano blinks but takes it well.
McDudley blocks a head kick by Luciano.
McDudley wants to clinch up but Luciano keeps it at a distance.
Luciano looks to land a body kick but McDudley moved away.
McDudley clinches.
A shot in the inside from McDudley.
A right hand to the body from Luciano.
Luciano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McDudley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Luciano's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDudley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luciano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Luciano.
McDudley is breathing heavily.
Luciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luciano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Luciano lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano lands with a light punch inside.
Luciano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McDudleys head.
McDudley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Luciano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Luciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luciano lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Luciano.
Luciano lands a hook that snaps the head of McDudley backwards.
Luciano lands a hook to the side of the head.
McDudley misses with the head strike.
Luciano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luciano blocks an uppercut.
Luciano lands an uppercut.
Luciano blocks an uppercut.
Luciano blocking some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McDudley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luciano throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDudley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Luciano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McDudley darts in trying to clinch
and Luciano counters with a stiff right hand.
Luciano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDudley can do to turn this around?
McDudley tries to clinch but Luciano is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Luciano misses the target.
Luciano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDudley circles away quickly and effectively.
Luciano looks to score with a jab to the body but McDudley is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from McDudley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McDudley tries to close the distance and clinch but Luciano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McDudley misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDudley darts in trying to clinch
and Luciano counters with a one-two to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - McDudley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Luciano tried to counter with a leg kick but McDudley avoided it.
A telegraphed right hand from Luciano misses the target.
Luciano walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McDudley checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Luciano throws a chopping leg kick but McDudley manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Luciano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McDudley.
McDudley has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luciano blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Luciano.
Luciano tries to throw a body punch but McDudley avoids it by throwing Luciano back against the cage.
Luciano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McDudley clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Luciano.
A right handed body shot lands from McDudley.
Luciano is trying to force a seperation but McDudley has the dominant position.
A head punch on the inside from McDudley fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McDudley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McDudley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Luciano lands with a right to the head.
That has opened up Colin McDudley's cut even more.
Luciano leaning against his opponent.
McDudley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Luciano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from McDudley fails to land.
Luciano stalls.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Luciano dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Colin McDudley's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Luciano lands a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - McDudley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Luciano throws a hook to the side of McDudley's head but McDudley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDudley tries to clinch there but Luciano circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDudley clinches with his opponent.
Luciano misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Luciano fails to land.
McDudley misses with some punches.
Luciano tries to work over McDudley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Luciano breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDudley fails with an attempt to clinch.
McDudley tries to clinch up.
McDudley wants to clinch.
Luciano appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McDudley fails in his attempt to clinch.
McDudley rushes Luciano and presses him up against the cage.
Luciano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McDudley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Luciano.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Luciano lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McDudley has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McDudley and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Charles Luciano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luciano lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Luciano slips under a jab.
Luciano swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Luciano misses with a wild body shot.
McDudley tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Luciano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Luciano throws a right and a left that McDudley avoids nicely.
McDudley darts in trying to clinch
and Luciano counters with a leg kick.
McDudley fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDudley looks to throw the jab but Luciano is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Luciano tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A cross from Luciano lands.
McDudley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Luciano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDudley.
Luciano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McDudley moves into the clinch.
McDudley has a couple of punches blocked by Luciano.
A short right from Luciano.
McDudley blocks an uppercut.
McDudley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luciano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McDudley misses with a punch to the body.
Luciano breaks from the clinch.
Luciano throws a wild body kick that McDudley sees coming a mile off.
McDudley let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McDudley tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Luciano counters with a leg kick.
McDudley takes the fight into the clinch.
Charles Luciano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Luciano throws a punch but it's blocked by McDudley.
Colin McDudley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDudley misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDudley.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Luciano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Luciano 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Luciano!
During a confident post fight interview, Charles Luciano 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Katsuki Bakugo (ranked 1549 p4p, 1115 weight class) and Marko Zrinski (ranked 236 p4p, 172 weight class). Zrinski has chosen Devil eyes as his entrance music. Marko Zrinski has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Katsuki Bakugo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marko Zrinski!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zrinski looks to land a body kick but Bakugo moved away.
Zrinski with a nice cross.
Bakugo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zrinski.
Bakugo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bakugo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zrinski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marko Zrinski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zrinski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bakugo manages to avoid it.
Zrinski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakugo scores with a takedown into Zrinski's guard.
Bakugo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bakugo landing some decent shots from guard.
Zrinski wants to sweep here but Bakugo controlling him for the moment.
Bakugo is pushing down on Zrinski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zrinski is fighting to maintain full guard but Bakugo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zrinski trying to hold on to Bakugo's head to control him but Bakugo postures up.
Bakugo is working for a submission of some sort.
Bakugo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakugo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bakugo is working for a kimura but Zrinski is defending it quite comfortably.
Zrinski is looking to control Bakugo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zrinski avoid being mounted?
Bakugo is looking for a kimura but Zrinski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bakugo to get the leverage.
Bakugo is trying to work for a kimura but Zrinski is defending well.
Bakugo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zrinski is staying active underneath Bakugo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zrinski trying to hold on to Bakugo's head to control him but Bakugo postures up.
Bakugo wants to control but Zrinski is keeping him busy.
Bakugo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bakugo is working for a submission of some sort.
Bakugo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zrinski sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bakugo is looking for a kimura here.
Zrinski desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Bakugo seems to be looking for submissions.
Zrinski felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zrinski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zrinski.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Katsuki Bakugo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
A big left from Zrinski misses.
Bakugo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zrinski defends well and Bakugo ends up having to push Zrinski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Zrinski misses.
Zrinski tries to work over Bakugo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bakugo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Zrinski is trying to keep an underhook but Bakugo manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Zrinski holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zrinski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zrinski's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Zrinski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bakugo advances position into side control!
Zrinski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bakugo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bakugo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zrinski wants to control but Bakugo postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakugo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zrinski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zrinski is not content to let Bakugo control the position.
Zrinski tries to buck Bakugo off but Bakugo is having none of it.
Bakugo scoring with punches and elbows.
Zrinski is not content to let Bakugo control the position.
Bakugo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zrinski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakugo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Katsuki Bakugo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bakugo controls the position.
Zrinski struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakugo tries for a kimura but Zrinski is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zrinski can't do much from the bottom here.
Bakugo has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Zrinski is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Bakugo yanks on the arm and Zrinski is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Bakugo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Katsuki Bakugo!
During a confident post fight interview, Katsuki Bakugo 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Calvin Deane (ranked 747 p4p, 1954 weight class) and Joao Stawarski (ranked 23 p4p, 70 weight class). Deane comes to the cage accompanied by Cinderella Man. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Calvin Deane!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao Stawarski!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deane drives through with a takedown into Stawarski's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Stawarski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Deane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Deane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Deane connects with a couple of short punches.
Deane knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stawarski on the ground.
Stawarski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Deane defends well.
Deane lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Deane postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Deane postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Stawarski's head off the mat! Stawarski is out! He's out! Deane jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Calvin Deane!
A very excited looking Calvin Deane 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Cynical Christoph (ranked 405 p4p, 127 weight class) and Matija Maestro (ranked 56 p4p, 17 weight class). Maestro is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Shortwire - Reconfig. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Cynical Christoph!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matija Maestro!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maestro scores with a body shot.
Christoph takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maestro 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.
Christoph looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maestro throws a good cross that connects.
Maestro throws a shot from downtown. Christoph moves away and avoids it.
Christoph is looking for a counter combo.
Christoph throws a body punch but Maestro moves out of range.
Maestro drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Christoph stops Maestro from passing to mount.
Maestro wants to control but Christoph is keeping him busy.
Maestro tries to move to mount but Christoph blocks the move with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christoph trying to remain calm as Maestro controls from the top position.
Christoph tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maestro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Maestro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Maestro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Christoph tries to buck Maestro off but Maestro is having none of it.
Maestro tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Christoph's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Maestro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Christoph, who protects the arm well.
Christoph trying to control but Maestro flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Maestro biding his time, controlling Christoph.
Maestro looking for the choke from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christoph trying to control the action but Maestro just sinks the hooks in.
Christoph staying busy and making it hard for Maestro to control.
Christoph trying to control the hands but Maestro breaks the grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here.
Maestro is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Christoph defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Maestro not allowing Christoph to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Christoph turns into Maestro and is now in his guard.
Maestro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Christoph is one step ahead there.
Maestro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Christoph pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maestro is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maestro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matija Maestro dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Christoph throws out a loose jab but Maestro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matija Maestro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maestro connects with a body shot.
Christoph misses with a low kick.
Christoph on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maestro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Christoph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maestro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Matija Maestro has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christoph avoids the body shot from Maestro.
Christoph loads up on a big right hand but Maestro slips the punch.
Maestro feints the counter takedown.
Christoph throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Maestro shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Christoph is trying to defend but Maestro finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christoph is trying to control but Maestro manages to pass to mount!
Christoph working to try and regain half guard.
Maestro trying to control but Christoph is having none of it.
Maestro controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Maestro looking for a guillotine from mount but Christoph is having none of it.
Maestro looking to control and managing it successfully.
Maestro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Christoph is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Christoph working to try and regain half guard.
Maestro pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maestro looking to control but Christoph is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Christoph tries to lock up and control but Maestro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Christoph is wriggling around trying to escape.
Christoph wants to control but Maestro is having none of it.
Christoph is working to get back to 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.
Maestro trying to control but Christoph is having none of it.
Christoph stops Maestro from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Maestro avoids the attempt from Christoph to control.
Christoph sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Christoph trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matija Maestro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Matija Maestro's cut.
That's time! Christoph's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Maestro throws a shot to the body.
Christoph has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Christoph there as he acknowledges the shot.
Christoph takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maestro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maestro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Christoph misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Christoph.
Matija Maestro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Christoph defending well as Maestro loads up on a big left hand.
Donk. Maestro catches Christoph right on the button with a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Christoph misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maestro misses with a body shot.
Christoph is looking to counter punch.
Christoph throws a solid leg kick but Maestro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Christoph.
Maestro feints the counter takedown.
Christoph scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maestro looks to throw the jab but Christoph is out of range.
Maestro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Christoph throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maestro on the side of the head.
Maestro looks to score with a jab to the body but Christoph is just out of range.
Christoph on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice takedown defense from Christoph. No joy for Maestro on that attempt.
Maestro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Christoph swivels and escapes.
Christoph thinks about countering with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Maestro.
Christoph looks to score with a jab to the body but Maestro is just out of range.
Maestro changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Christoph takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maestro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christoph with a nice cross.
Maestro takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Christoph takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Christoph drops Maestro with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Maestro looks back up at him and smiles so Christoph waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Maestro is rocked!
Maestro misses with a hook.
Christoph looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Christoph throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maestro drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Christoph defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christoph misses with a looping right.
Maestro steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Christoph. That one must have hurt.
Maestro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Christoph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maestro.
Maestro misses the shot to the body.
Maestro just misses with a punch to the body.
Maestro just misses with a punch to the body.
Christoph takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maestro blocks the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christoph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Christoph tries to land a front kick but Maestro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maestro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christoph.
Maestro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christoph.
Christoph swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A combination from Christoph does no damage.
Maestro connects with a body shot that sends Christoph's belly button to the back.
Christoph lands with a slapping head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christoph throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maestro scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Christoph closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Cynical Christoph did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Matija Maestro's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Maestro scores with a punch to the head.
Christoph misses with a hook.
And Maestro tries to counter it with a takedown but Christoph pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Christoph keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maestro.
Maestro throws a nice looking combination but Christoph bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maestro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Christoph at a distance.
Christoph ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maestro moves away.
Maestro misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maestro slips a straight right by Christoph.
Maestro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christoph was well out of range. Poor timing from Maestro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christoph dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Christoph scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maestro in his tracks.
Christoph gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Maestro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Christoph stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maestro blocks a jab.
Good exchange - Christoph coming out on top.
That has opened up Matija Maestro's cut even more.
Christoph throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maestro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Christoph throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christoph moves away from the strike by Maestro.
Christoph swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maestro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maestro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Maestro misses with a takedown
and Christoph makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maestro moves into range and connects with a jab.
Christoph swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maestro scores with a decent looking hook.
Maestro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maestro misses with a body shot
enabling Christoph to counter with a crisp jab.
Christoph misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maestro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Christoph sprawls well. Christoph wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maestro gets slowly back to his feet.
Christoph tried to counter with a leg kick but Maestro avoided it.
Christoph throws a hook but Maestro avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Maestro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Christoph dodges the punch combination from Maestro.
Christoph uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maestro.
Maestro misses with a series of wild punches.
Christoph jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christoph ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Christoph fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Christoph scores with a push kick.
Sloppy strikes from Maestro. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Christoph was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Maestro.
Maestro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Christoph lands with a straight right. Maestro didn't see that one coming.
Maestro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Maestro misses with a hook
and Christoph counters with a series of strikes. Maestro will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maestro misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Cynical Christoph will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Matija Maestro's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Maestro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christoph moves away.
Maestro misses with a lunging right hand
and Christoph counters with a left to the body.
Maestro thuds his right hand into Christoph's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Christoph moves forwards but Maestro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Christoph throws a looping overhand right but Maestro ducks down to avoid it.
Christoph looks to land a left hand but Maestro moved out of range nicely.
Maestro let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A jab lands there for Maestro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christoph misses with a hook. Maestro ducked under it nicely.
Maestro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Christoph counters with an inside leg kick.
Maestro scores with a sloppy right hand. Christoph should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christoph looks to land a body kick but Maestro moved away.
Christoph keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Christoph misses with a low kick as Maestro jumps back.
Nice body punch from Christoph.
Christoph takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Christoph throws a head kick but Maestro moves out of range.
Maestro darts in looking for a takedown but Christoph gets double underhooks and turns Maestro into the cage.
Christoph throws a quick counter kick to the body but Maestro avoids it.
Christoph goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maestro throws a body punch but Christoph moves out of range.
Christoph waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maestro.
A slow jab from Christoph misses its intended target.
Jab, jab by Maestro - just one landing.
Maestro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maestro digs a good body shot into Christoph's ribs.
Christoph misses with an uppercut
letting Maestro counter with a right hand.
Christoph throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maestro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christoph takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maestro moves out of range of the body kick from Christoph.
Christoph misses with a head kick.
Christoph scores with a push kick.
Maestro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christoph.
Christoph looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maestro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Maestro looks to throw the jab but Christoph is out of range.
Maestro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maestro blocks a head kick by Christoph.
Maestro throws a counter combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christoph throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maestro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Christoph throws the left hand but Maestro avoids the punch easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Christoph.
A looping hook to the body misses from Christoph. Maestro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christoph takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Maestro scores with a takedown into Christoph's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maestro trying to control but Christoph is working from the bottom.
Christoph controls Maestro momentarily but Maestro frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Matija Maestro.
Well Maestro 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 47:49
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matija Maestro!
Matija Maestro is the new lightweight champion!
Matija Maestro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iso Paa (ranked 237 p4p, 635 weight class) and Antun Simunic (ranked 33 p4p, 93 weight class). Simunic is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Monster. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Iso Paa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antun Simunic!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paa takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Paa shoots in looking for a takedown but Simunic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Paa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Paa walks into a straight right hand from Simunic.
Simunic lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Simunic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Paa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Simunic misses with a jab, cross combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Paa misses its target.
Some bone on bone action there as Simunic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Paa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Paa throws a looping overhand right but Simunic ducks down to avoid it.
Paa digs a good hook to Simunic's body.
Paa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simunic.
Simunic throws a hook but Paa blocks it.
Simunic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Paa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simunic moves forwards but Paa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Paa misses with a low kick.
Paa scores with a jab. Simunic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Paa looking to score a takedown here. Simunic is defending well but Paa drives through and ends up in Simunic's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simunic can't keep his opponent in guard - Paa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Paa is looking to stall here but Simunic recovers full guard.
Paa looking to pass the guard.
Paa wants to control from the top but Simunic keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Simunic can do anything to dispel that myth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paa has hold of Simunic's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Simunic tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Paa cranks the arm and Simunic screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Simunic, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Iso Paa!
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