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Bellicose 138 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karel Sup (ranked 3278 p4p, 4450 weight class) and Dontae Gutierrez (ranked 137 p4p, 163 weight class). Gutierrez has chosen prison workout as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karel Sup!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dontae Gutierrez!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gutierrez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
 It looks like Dontae Gutierrez has been cut.
Gutierrez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sup connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice jab there from Sup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sup. Gutierrez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karel Sup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sup changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sup scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sup misses with a left hand
and Gutierrez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gutierrez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sup is defending well.
Sup presses Gutierrez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gutierrez swings wildly with an uppercut but Sup uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sup misses with some punches.
Gutierrez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sup prevents it.
Sup misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sup tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gutierrez lands a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutierrez wants to control from the top but Sup keeps moving.
Gutierrez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sup looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gutierrez is one step ahead there.
Gutierrez wants to control from the top but Sup keeps moving.
Gutierrez tries to free his leg and advance position but Sup is retaining full guard.
Gutierrez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gutierrez is still trying to improve position.
Sup is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sup looking to control.
Gutierrez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sup's guard.
Sup tries to kick Gutierrez off but Gutierrez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
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.
Gutierrez is trying to control. Sup wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sup is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gutierrez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gutierrez's back!
Sup tries to get the hooks in deep but Gutierrez pushed the leg off.
Sup doesn't have the hooks in and Gutierrez manages to turn into his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sup is on top in guard.
Sup passes into half guard.
Gutierrez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gutierrez looking for submissions off his back.
Sup slips a nice elbow through Gutierrez's hands, connecting with Gutierrez's forehead.
Sup lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gutierrez gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sup scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sup slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sup lands some shots froms side control.
Sup scoring with punches and elbows.
That has opened up Dontae Gutierrez's cut even more.
Sup lands an elbow.
The cut above Dontae Gutierrez's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dontae Gutierrez's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Karel Sup!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Temujin Atkiray (ranked 3601 p4p, 2760 weight class) and Adlartok Chizutere (ranked 204 p4p, 152 weight class). Chizutere has chosen Shacka Facka as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Temujin Atkiray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adlartok Chizutere!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atkiray on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chizutere swinging wildly here.
It looked like Atkiray wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Atkiray ducks under a wild hook from Chizutere.
Chizutere lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Atkiray circles away quickly and effectively.
Atkiray on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chizutere swinging wildly here.
Adlartok Chizutere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chizutere pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chizutere throws an off balance right hand
and Atkiray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Adlartok Chizutere has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chizutere feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Atkirays jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chizutere looks to score with a jab to the body but Atkiray is just out of range.
Atkiray appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Atkiray swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chizutere looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jab by Atkiray.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chizutere throws a hook to the side of Atkiray's head but Atkiray sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Atkiray looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice shot by Atkiray.
Chizutere throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Atkiray.
Atkiray keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chizutere 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.
Chizutere defending well as Atkiray loads up on a big left hand.
Atkiray slips a jab from Chizutere.
Atkiray is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chizutere looks to land a combination. Atkiray sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Chizutere misses with a hook
and Atkiray counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
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!
Atkiray throwing strikes but missing.
Atkiray with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chizutere wants to improve his position but instead Atkiray has moved into half guard.
Atkiray has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Atkiray working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Chizutere is trying to control but can't.
Chizutere works his way to full guard. Good work.
Atkiray missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chizutere wants to stand up but Atkiray is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chizutere keeping moving, preventing Atkiray from controlling successfully.
Atkiray throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atkiray slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Atkiray is in close to Chizutere's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Atkiray trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chizutere utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chizutere seems keen to control Atkiray's posture.
Chizutere avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Chizutere lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chizutere listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chizutere connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chizutere misses with a hook. Atkiray ducked under it nicely.
Chizutere loads up on a big right hand but Atkiray slips the punch.
Chizutere slips a straight right by Atkiray.
Atkiray uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chizutere.
Atkiray throwing a counter right hand but Chizutere manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Chizutere. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chizutere.
Nice shot by Chizutere.
Chizutere uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Atkiray has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atkiray drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chizutere, as that shot connected.
Chizutere is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Atkiray had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Chizutere throws a series of punches but Atkiray avoids them all with ease.
A jab lands there for Atkiray.
Chizutere slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adlartok Chizutere dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adlartok Chizutere's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Atkiray takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chizutere catches Atkiray with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chizutere cracks Atkiray with an open hand slap.
Atkiray misses with a hook
and Chizutere counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Atkiray slips a straight right by Chizutere.
It looked like Atkiray wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chizutere lands a nice shot that snaps Atkiray's head back.
Atkiray swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chizutere connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Atkiray misses with a hook
and Chizutere counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Atkiray looks to score with a jab to the body but Chizutere is just out of range.
Donk. Chizutere catches Atkiray right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atkiray looks to throw the jab but Chizutere is out of range.
Chizutere appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Chizutere misses the target.
Atkiray is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chizutere misses with an uppercut
and Atkiray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A lazy left from Chizutere finds it's target.
Atkiray bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Atkiray moves out of range as Chizutere strikes.
Chizutere jabs at Atkiray's body.
Atkiray uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chizutere.
Chizutere throws a hook but Atkiray blocks it.
Atkiray went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Atkiray fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chizutere avoids it really well and circles away.
Atkiray walks into a straight right hand from Chizutere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atkiray shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chizutere but Chizutere pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chizutere sizes up Atkiray with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Atkiray throws an off balance right hand
and Chizutere cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chizutere throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chizutere takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atkiray avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chizutere misses with a combination
and Atkiray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chizutere throws a right hand that misses
letting Atkiray counter with a right hand.
Adlartok Chizutere is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chizutere cracks Atkiray with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chizutere connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chizutere throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Atkiray throwing a counter right hand but Chizutere manages to avoid it.
Chizutere throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chizutere slips a jab from Atkiray.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chizutere, as that shot connected.
Chizutere tests Atkiray's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Atkiray fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Temujin Atkiray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chizutere throws a jab when Atkiray was well out of range.
Atkiray on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chizutere throws a combination. Atkiray tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Atkiray looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chizutere throws a lazy right hand but Atkiray sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chizutere jabs Atkiray right on the nose. Atkiray blinks but takes it well.
Chizutere lands a really nice looking cross but Atkiray seems unphased.
Chizutere throws a right hand that misses
and Atkiray counters with a nice body shot.
Chizutere throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chizutere misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Chizutere.
Chizutere throws a right hand that misses
and Chizutere takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch lands to the side of Atkiray 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Atkiray misses with a wild body shot.
Atkiray moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Atkiray wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adlartok Chizutere showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Adlartok Chizutere's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Atkiray ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Atkiray changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chizutere keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chizutere keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Atkiray.
Chizutere loads up on a big right hand but Atkiray slips the punch.
Atkiray moves out of range as Chizutere strikes.
Atkiray slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Chizutere throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Atkiray feinted with a counter takedown.
Adlartok Chizutere seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Atkiray.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkiray uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chizutere.
Chizutere ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Atkiray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chizutere let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chizutere fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chizutere throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Atkiray sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Atkiray was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice uppercut there from Chizutere.
Chizutere lands a head shot.
Chizutere throws an off balance right hand
and Atkiray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chizutere misses with a looping left.
Atkiray swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chizutere has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chizutere lands a nice shot to the body.
Atkiray connects with a body shot.
Chizutere misses the jab.
Chizutere throws out a loose jab but Atkiray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atkiray is looking to counter punch.
Atkiray slips a straight right by Chizutere.
Chizutere throws a series of punches but Atkiray avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atkiray doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good exchange - Chizutere coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chizutere missing with a left hand there. Atkiray was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Atkiray with a nice cross.
Chizutere misses with an uppercut.
Chizutere scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A slow jab from Atkiray misses its intended target.
A jab from Chizutere misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Atkiray misses the target.
Atkiray throws a right hand that misses
and Chizutere counters with a straight right hand.
Chizutere fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atkiray manages to avoid it.
Chizutere throws a sloppy body shot
and Atkiray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chizutere looks to score with a jab to the body but Atkiray is just out of range.
Chizutere keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chizutere throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chizutere throws out a powerful jab.
Temujin Atkiray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chizutere misses with a double jab
and Atkiray counters with a stiff right hand.
Atkiray drops his hands momentarily and Chizutere takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chizutere throws a shot from downtown. Atkiray moves away and avoids it.
Chizutere looks to land a left hand but Atkiray moved out of range nicely.
Chizutere connects with a right hand. Atkiray shakes it off.
Atkiray slips a jab and a cross from Chizutere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atkiray throws a hook to the side of Chizutere's head but Chizutere sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Chizutere misses.
Chizutere rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Atkiray moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chizutere misses with an uppercut.
Atkiray throws out a loose jab but Chizutere uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chizutere scores with a hook.
Atkiray shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A swing and a miss from Chizutere.
Atkiray moves away from the strike by Chizutere.
Atkiray looks to throw the jab but Chizutere is out of range.
Adlartok Chizutere is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chizutere rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Atkiray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adlartok Chizutere comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chizutere 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adlartok Chizutere!
Adlartok Chizutere decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Middle Bear (ranked 3252 p4p, 3299 weight class) and Brenton Sanders (ranked 184 p4p, 188 weight class). Brenton Sanders has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Middle Bear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brenton Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanders has Bear up against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanders.
Bear changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sanders fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bear staying out of range there.
Bear moves to clinch but Sanders breaks away
letting Sanders counter with a right hand.
Bear definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bear moves to clinch but Sanders breaks away
and Sanders cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanders fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bear, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sanders obliges.
Sanders lands with a right to the head.
Sanders utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sanders's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sanders.
The crowd are getting on Sanders's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear wants to take the fight to the mat but Sanders manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bear is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sanders gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Middle Bear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Come on Sanders - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bear takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sanders with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
 It looks like Middle Bear has been cut.
Bear has Sanders pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sanders manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bear takes a shot to the head.
Sanders crunches a lovely knee into Bear's ribcage.
Sanders pushes Bear back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanders slowing the pace effectively.
Sanders lands a knee to the body.
Bear is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bear goes for a takedown attempt but Sanders pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bear doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sanders cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sanders scores with a nice right hand.
Sanders throws a good cross that connects.
Bear showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanders.
Sanders misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Bear to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanders lands a really nice looking cross but Bear seems unphased.
Sanders lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bear wants to clinch.
Bear tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanders swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bear moves in looking to clinch but Sanders pushes him off.
A good leg kick by Bear.
Bear clinches up against the cage.
Sanders landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bear drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sanders pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bear with a poor takedown
and Sanders counters by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sanders fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bear tries to clinch up
and Sanders counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sanders drives through and clinches with Bear against the cage.
Sanders stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sanders utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sanders is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bear goes for a takedown attempt but Sanders pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
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!
Sanders punishes Bear's body with a nice straight punch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brenton Sanders dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Middle Bear's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bear dodges the punch combination from Sanders.
Bear is looking for a counter combo.
Sanders throws a big shot that misses.
Bear takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sanders pushes Bear up against the cage in a clinch.
Sanders controlling the action here for a moment.
Bear has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sanders after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders is struggling to control the position.
Bear is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sanders gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Brenton Sanders seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bear is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Middle Bear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bear is working for takedown but Sanders is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bear takes a knee right on the jaw!
 Bear is rocked!
Sanders creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Bear with a big uppercut! Bear tries to clinch up but Sanders pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Bear to the mat! Bear covers up and Sanders unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brenton Sanders!
In his post fight interview, Brenton Sanders 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Roman Reyes (ranked 2689 p4p, 2801 weight class) and Ingo Szopa (ranked 344 p4p, 363 weight class). Reyes comes to the cage accompanied by Zack Hemsey - Vengeance. Roman Reyes had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roman Reyes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ingo Szopa!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szopa lands with a right hand.
Szopa missing with a left hand there. Reyes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Szopa blocks a jab.
Szopa throws a body punch but Reyes moves out of range.
Reyes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ingo Szopa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Szopa throws a nice looking combination but Reyes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reyes throws a good cross that connects.
Szopa throws a hook but Reyes blocks it.
Reyes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Szopa slips a straight right by Reyes.
Szopa looks to land a left hand but Reyes moved out of range nicely.
Reyes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reyes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Szopa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reyes.
Szopa throws a lazy right hand but Reyes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Szopa throws a looping overhand right but Reyes ducks down to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Szopa misses with a looping left.
Reyes throws a big counter combination but Szopa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szopa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reyes throws a wild body kick that Szopa sees coming a mile off.
Szopa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Reyes but Reyes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Reyes lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Szopa takes a swing at Reyes's ribcage but misses.
Szopa misses with a hook
and Reyes makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Szopa really felt that one!
Szopa looks to land a right hand but Reyes moved out of range.
Szopa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reyes.
Reyes throws a quick counter head kick but Szopa was just out of range.
Reyes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Szopa.
It looked like Reyes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Szopa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reyes moves away.
Reyes appears to be looking for a big counter.
Reyes sizes up Szopa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Szopa misses with a left hand
and Reyes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Szopa lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szopa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Szopa misses with a lunging right hand
and Reyes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
 Szopa is rocked!
Szopa drops his hands momentarily and Reyes needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Szopa just on the top of the head. Szopa drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Szopa - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Roman Reyes!
Roman Reyes bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Reynard Pumoloski (ranked 2697 p4p, 2913 weight class) and Slimed Undies (ranked 375 p4p, 398 weight class). Reynard Pumoloski 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Reynard Pumoloski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Slimed Undies!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pumoloski fails with an attempt to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Undies. Beautiful body shot.
Pumoloski misses with a head kick.
Undies scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Reynard Pumoloski has been cut.
Undies tries to keep at a distance but Pumoloski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pumoloski working aggressively here.
Pumoloski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Undies tries to throw a body punch but Pumoloski avoids it by throwing Undies back against the cage.
Pumoloski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Undies working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pumoloski.
Undies lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pumoloski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Undies tries to work over Pumoloski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Undies misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pumoloski tries a body shot but Undies blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Undies.
Pumoloski misses with a punch on the inside.
Pumoloski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Undies backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pumoloski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Undies lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pumoloski backwards.
Undies looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Undies tries a body shot but Pumoloski blocks it.
Undies scores with a hook to the body.
Undies has a couple of punches blocked by Pumoloski.
Pumoloski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Pumoloski.
Undies misses with a short punch on the inside.
Undies is leaning against Pumoloski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pumoloski struggles to land a body shot inside as Undies controls his hands.
Pumoloski blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Undies as the two fighters clinch.
Undies struggles to land a body shot inside as Pumoloski controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Undies.
Undies blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pumoloski blocks a body shot from Undies.
Nice body punch from Undies.
Undies lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pumoloski is breathing heavily.
Undies lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pumoloski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Undies lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Undies lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Undies tries to work over Pumoloski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Undies pushes Pumoloski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Undies softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pumoloski blocking some punches.
Undies softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Undies lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Undies lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pumoloski backwards.
Undies lands a body punch.
Undies pushes Pumoloski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Undies scores with a shot to the side of Pumoloski's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Undies creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pumoloski takes a shot to the head.
Undies lands a nice uppercut.
Undies fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Undies lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pumoloski backwards.
A short left from Undies.
Still in the clinch, Undies scores with a nice short uppercut.
Undies throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Undies - that landed with a thud.
Undies tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Undies makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Undies lands a body shot in the clinch.
Undies throws a head punch that misses.
Undies lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Undies.
Undies lands a body shot.
Pumoloski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pumoloski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pumoloski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Undies lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Undies.
Undies fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pumoloski lands a body shot.
Pumoloski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Undies lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pumoloski backwards.
Undies lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Undies cracks Pumoloski with a nice body shot.
Undies misses with a body punch.
Pumoloski blocks an uppercut.
Undies lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Undies fails to land.
Undies pushes Pumoloski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Undies.
A nice left hand lands by Undies.
Pumoloski is rocked!
Pumoloski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Undies.
Pumoloski tries to throw a body punch but Undies avoids it by throwing Pumoloski back against the cage.
Undies lands with a light punch inside.
Oh Pumoloski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reynard Pumoloski's cut is getting worse.
Pumoloski can't find room to land a body shot as Undies controls the action.
Pumoloski seems to have got his legs back now.
A nice left hand lands by Undies.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pumoloski.
Undies lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Undies creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Undies creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Pumoloski's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Pumoloski drops to his knees and Undies pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slimed Undies!
In his post fight interview, Slimed Undies 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Paddy Dimblett (ranked 3107 p4p, 1987 weight class) and Miroslav Drozd (ranked 354 p4p, 253 weight class). Paddy Dimblett is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paddy Dimblett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miroslav Drozd!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drozd throws a head kick that Dimblett semi-blocks.
Drozd scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Drozd throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That kick from Drozd tenderised Dimblett's leg. Dimblett is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dimblett's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Drozd connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dimblett scrambles back to his feet.
Drozd lands with an overhand left.
A punch combination from Drozd misses.
Dimblett takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drozd throws a nice inside leg kick.
Drozd works over Dimblett's head and body with a nice combination.
Drozd throws a nice head kick!
A good leg kick by Drozd.
Drozd swinging wildly here.
Drozd lands a nice looking body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drozd moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dimblett slips a jab and a cross from Drozd.
Drozd throws a nice inside leg kick.
Drozd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dimblett drops down looking for a counter takedown but Drozd sprawls and moves away.
Drozd displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dimblett.
Drozd moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dimblett has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Drozd lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Drozd throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dimblett shoots for a takedown but Drozd saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Drozd throws a counter combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Drozd looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dimblett drops down looking for a counter takedown but Drozd sprawls and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drozd displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Drozd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dimblett has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drozd tries to bum rush Dimblett with a series of wild strikes but Dimblett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Drozd lands a head kick!
Drozd lands with a nice combination. Dimblett backs away looking to recover.
Dimblett tries to score a power double leg takedown but Drozd sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dimblett somewhat.
Drozd throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paddy Dimblett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dimblett walks forward, straight into a front kick from Drozd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drozd scores with a head kick. Dimblett tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Drozd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drozd connects with an inside leg kick.
Drozd scores with a nice body kick.
Dimblett shoots in for a takedown but Drozd shows good takedown defense.
Drozd lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dimblett will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Drozd scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dimblett doesn't seem bothered though.
Dimblett takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Drozd's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Drozd duly obliges.
A cross from Drozd lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drozd throws a right hand that Dimblett ducks under and follows up with a left that Dimblett also avoids with ease.
Drozd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dimblett. That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Drozd scores with a four punch combination!
No joy there for Drozd, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Drozd is working the combinations to good effect here.
Drozd fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Drozd rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dimblett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A good leg kick by Drozd.
Drozd explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dimblett misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Miroslav Drozd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dimblett shoots in for a takedown but Drozd shows good takedown defense.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dimblett shoots for a double leg takedown but Drozd sprawls well. He's pushed Dimblett's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Drozd throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dimblett chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Drozd can pounce on him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miroslav Drozd dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Drozd throws a series of strikes that have Dimblett backpedaling.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Dimblett. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Drozd!
A solid body kick from Drozd.
Drozd lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dimblett circles away quickly and effectively.
Dimblett takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dimblett slips a jab and a cross from Drozd.
Drozd misses with a few strikes there.
Dimblett attempts a counter takedown but Drozd avoids it well and moves away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Drozd!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dimblett circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dimblett misses with a takedown attempt - Drozd sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Drozd throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimblett shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Drozd connects with a high kick.
Dimblett takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Drozd throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dimblett.
Miroslav Drozd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Drozd moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dimblett takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dimblett will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dimblett doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dimblett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Drozd throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from Drozd finds it's way through Dimblett's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dimblett shoots in for a takedown but Drozd shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paddy Dimblett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dimblett dodges the punch combination from Drozd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drozd rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dimblett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Drozd throws a nice inside leg kick.
Drozd goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Drozd scores with a kick to the body.
Drozd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Drozd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Drozd darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dimblett shoots in for a double leg but Drozd sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Drozd looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice shot lands for Drozd.
Drozd throws a series of punches but Dimblett avoids them all with ease.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Dimblett might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drozd throws a nice inside leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Drozd!
Drozd plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A jab lands there for Drozd.
Drozd dips to his left and cracks Dimblett with an uppercut!
Dimblett chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Drozd can pounce on him.
Drozd connects with a leg kick.
Dimblett changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Drozd tries to avoid it but Dimblett manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Drozd to the ground. Drozd escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dimblett throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Drozd tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dimblett is in Drozd's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dimblett looking to pass the guard.
Dimblett trying to control but Drozd is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimblett is really struggling to control Drozd but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dimblett passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dimblett advances nicely into full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miroslav Drozd 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!
A good leg kick by Drozd.
Dimblett looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dimblett.
Drozd is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Dimblett wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Drozd, who protects the arm well.
Drozd really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dimblett. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Drozd tries to escape but Dimblett is in control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimblett is trying to get an arm triangle but Drozd is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimblett controlling the position from side mount.
Dimblett trying to control the position but Drozd is working away.
Dimblett moves into full mount!
Drozd is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
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.
Dimblett goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Drozd turns into him and now he's in Dimblett's guard.
Drozd stands and steps away. Dimblett gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That kick from Drozd tenderised Dimblett's leg. Dimblett is trying to keep his angry face on.
Drozd scores with a nice head shot.
Drozd pushes Dimblett away with a front kick.
Drozd displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dimblett.
Dimblett is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Drozd connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drozd throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Drozd lunges at Dimblett with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dimblett's hand.
Dimblett darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dimblett seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Drozd does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Paddy Dimblett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drozd is trying to stand back up but Dimblett is controlling him
Dimblett is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dimblett stalling away here and it's allowed Drozd to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Miroslav Drozd is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimblett drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dimblett jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dimblett trying to control but Drozd is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dimblett prevents Drozd from getting back to his feet.
Dimblett throws an elbow that misses. Drozd uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dimblett's guard. Nice move by Drozd!
And that's the end of the fight!
Miroslav Drozd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Drozd 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 26:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miroslav Drozd!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Fardoche Fermier (ranked 1328 p4p, 1837 weight class) and Bantam Rooster (ranked 73 p4p, 102 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fardoche Fermier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bantam Rooster!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rooster lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rooster moves out of range of the body kick.
Rooster swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rooster takes a swing at Fermier's ribcage but misses.
Fermier looks to land a body kick but Rooster moved away.
Rooster looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rooster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fermier tries to counter by clinching up but Rooster breaks away and moves out of range.
Fermier looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Fardoche Fermier has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fermier steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rooster.
Fermier is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rooster.
Fermier tries to clinch there but Rooster circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fermier looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rooster throws a hook but Fermier blocks it.
Fermier is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rooster.
Bantam Rooster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fermier avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fermier tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rooster manages to circle out of the way.
Rooster misses with a hook. Fermier ducked under it nicely.
Fermier is looking to counter the offense by Rooster and move into the clinch.
Rooster misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rooster throws a body shot but no joy.
Rooster tests Fermier's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rooster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bantam Rooster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rooster circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Fermier to the canvas! Fermier doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Rooster keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bantam Rooster!
Bantam Rooster decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dux (ranked 827 p4p, 1914 weight class) and Paul Kings (ranked 51 p4p, 109 weight class). Dux comes to the cage accompanied by Bloodsport. 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Dux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Kings!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kings tries to sprawl but Dux drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dux is keen to just control but Kings is a slippery customer.
Dux prevents Kings from improving his position.
Dux will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kings on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dux working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kings's thigh. Kings counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Kings is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kings is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dux controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux trying to control but Kings is working from the bottom.
Kings managing to control the position.
Dux definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux trying to control but Kings is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kings keeping full guard, as Dux tries to pass.
Kings keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully.
Dux working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kings controlling Dux's posture.
Dux controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kings is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kings fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dux looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dux decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dux wants to control but Kings is keeping him busy.
Dux scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kings wants to improve his position but Dux is controlling well.
Kings keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Dux is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kings!
Dux raining down shots from the mount!
Dux prevents Kings from getting the reversal.
Dux has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dux landing shots from mount.
Dux with the ground and pound from mount.
Dux tries to control but Kings wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kings can't escape the position.
Dux with the ground and pound from mount.
Dux fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dux pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kings is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dux is landing with some decent strikes but Kings is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dux really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dux working the ground and pound effectively.
Kings is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dux landing strikes, looking to finish!
Dux trying to control but Kings is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dux avoids the attempt from Kings to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dux controlling the position easily from mount.
Dux breaks from Kings's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Dux landing strikes from the mount and Kings is in trouble!
Dux landing punches.
Kings 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.
Kings is bucking up trying to escape but Dux cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kings tries to reverse the position but Dux maintains control.
Dux raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kings tries to lock up and control but Dux gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dux lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Dux dominated that round.
That's time! Dux's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A big left from Kings misses.
Kings scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dux doesn't seem bothered though.
Dux moves away from the strike by Kings.
Dux looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kings is fending him off so far but Dux persists. Nope, Kings circles away and we're back to standing.
Kings misses with a body shot.
Kings tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dux was well out of range. Poor timing from Kings.
A swing and a miss from Kings.
Kings defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dux.
Kings slaps away a takedown attempt from Dux, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dux shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kings as he jumps to the side.
Dux dives in and grabs Kings's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kings pushes down on Dux's head and hops out.
A countering left hand to the body from Kings misses.
Frank Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dux takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kings. Dux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dux.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dux moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Dux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kings can do to turn this around?
Dux trying to control the action but Kings is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dux connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kings some visible discomfort.
Kings is trying to improve his position.
Dux tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Dux landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kings is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kings takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kings can't do much from the bottom here.
Kings controls the position for a moment.
Kings is not content to let Dux control the position.
Kings is looking for a sweep.
Dux scores with a couple of short elbows.
Check out the look on Dux's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kings tries to buck Dux off but Dux is having none of it.
Dux cracks Kings with a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kings is looking to regain half guard here but Dux keeps moving and retains side control.
Dux is looking to take a break and control but Kings is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dux postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kings keeps working.
Dux controls the position.
Dux wants to control but Kings is keeping him busy.
Kings is trying to improve his position.
The referee asks Dux politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dux prefers to stall for the moment though.
You can see the frustration on Kings's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dux throws a strike aimed at the side of Kings's head but Kings avoids it well.
Kings is looking to regain half guard here but Dux keeps moving and retains side control.
Kings keeps trying to improve his position.
Kings on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dux throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Dux working the head with strikes.
Frank Dux overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dux working the head with strikes.
Kings on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dux just content to control the position.
Kings can't do much from the bottom here.
Kings tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Dux dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A slow jab from Kings misses its intended target.
Kings misses with a hook. Dux ducked under it nicely.
Dux shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kings manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but Kings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kings working a defensive guard here.
Kings looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dux wants to control from the top but Kings keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kings is looking to sweep but instead, Dux has passed into half guard.
Nice strikes from Dux there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kings avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dux.
Dux missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kings avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dux.
Kings trying to control from the bottom.
Dux slips a nice elbow through Kings's hands, connecting with Kings's forehead.
Dux not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dux is looking to take a break and control but Kings is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dux is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kings has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dux is working away from the top position though.
Dux tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kings knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kings is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux wants to pass the guard but Kings is defending well.
Dux wants to control but Kings is keeping him busy.
Kings tries to roll over but Dux keeps him under control.
Kings is looking to get back to full guard here but Dux has managed to pass to side control instead.
Dux is chipping away with strikes.
Dux is looking to take a break and control but Kings is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dux working away.
Dux working the ground and pound.
Kings is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dux off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kings is hanging on to Dux's back as he tries to escape.
Kings trying to control.
Dux wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Kings doesn't have the hooks in and Dux manages to turn into his guard.
Dux slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kings is trying to control Dux's posture but Dux avoids it.
Kings is looking for a sweep.
Dux is looking to take a break and control but Kings is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux working away.
Frank Dux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dux throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kings tries to buck Dux off but Dux is having none of it.
Dux wants to control but Kings is keeping him busy.
The referee asks Dux politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dux prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kings is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kings is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Paul Kings has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ground and pound from Dux seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Dux showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dux, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Dux!
A very excited looking Frank Dux 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pee Wee Sasaki (ranked 213 p4p, 1231 weight class) and Tommy Harinck (ranked 11 p4p, 66 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pee Wee Sasaki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommy Harinck!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Sasaki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Harinck doesn't seem phased though.
Harinck missing with a left hand there. Sasaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sasaki is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sasaki misses with the combination.
Harinck drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sasaki defends it well.
Harinck will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sasaki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Harinck looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sasaki is fending him off so far but Harinck persists. Nope, Sasaki circles away and we're back to standing.
Harinck slips a straight right by Sasaki.
Nice defenses there by Harinck.
Harinck is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Harinck keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sasaki.
Sasaki sets himself, and Harinck steps forward looking for the clinch! Sasaki avoids it this time.
Harinck ducks under a wild hook from Sasaki.
Harinck tries to counter with a clinch but Sasaki shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sasaki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Harinck gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sasaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pee Wee Sasaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Harinck.
Sasaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sasaki lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Tommy Harinck has been cut.
Sasaki tries to score with a low kick but Harinck moves his leg out of the way.
Sasaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Harinck! But no joy.
Sasaki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sasaki misses with an uppercut. Harinck saw that one coming.
Harinck takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice defenses there by Sasaki.
Sasaki throws a good cross that connects.
Harinck swings for the body but Sasaki moves out of range.
Sasaki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Harinck stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sasaki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harinck has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sasaki.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harinck uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sasaki.
Sasaki throws the left hand but Harinck avoids the punch easily.
Sasaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Harinck looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Sasaki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sasaki throws a leg kick but Harinck sees it coming and moves out of range.
Harinck feints the counter takedown.
Sasaki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That kick from Sasaki tenderised Harinck's leg. Harinck is trying to keep his angry face on.
A big right from Sasaki misses.
Harinck is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harinck connects with a body shot that sends Sasaki's belly button to the back.
Harinck is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sasaki.
Harinck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sasaki throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Harinck feints the counter takedown.
Harinck takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Harinck steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sasaki.
Harinck tries to clinch up but Sasaki circles away and keeps his distance.
Sasaki lands with an uppercut that bounces Harinck off the cage and back into range.
Sasaki is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sasaki.
Sasaki throws a body punch but Harinck moves out of range.
Harinck with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sasaki to score with a decent uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harinck throws a body shot but no joy.
Some bone on bone action there as Harinck checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sasaki swings for the body but Harinck moves out of range.
A big right from Harinck misses.
The crowd cheers as Sasaki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Harinck doesn't seem phased though.
Pee Wee Sasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sasaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sasaki looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sasaki scores with a decent looking hook.
Harinck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sasaki. Harinck does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harinck walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sasaki connects with a body shot.
Harinck misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pee Wee Sasaki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Harinck's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sasaki throws the left hand but Harinck avoids the punch easily.
Sasaki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sasaki throws a low kick but Harinck moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Harinck! But no joy.
Sasaki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sasaki throws a leg kick but Harinck checks it.
Harinck throws out a loose jab but Sasaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sasaki misses with a hook.
Sasaki throws a hook to the side of Harinck's head but Harinck sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pee Wee Sasaki is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harinck closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Harinck lands in his opponent's guard.
Sasaki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sasaki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Harinck controls the pace.
Sasaki keeping full guard, as Harinck tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harinck trying to control the position from guard on top but Sasaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harinck trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sasaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harinck is one step ahead there.
Harinck wants to pass the guard but Sasaki is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harinck keeps trying to improve his position.
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.
Sasaki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Harinck on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Harinck ducks under a wild hook from Sasaki.
Harinck throws an overhand right that lands on Sasaki's shoulder, as Sasaki tries to avoid the shot.
Harinck shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sasaki defends it nicely.
Pee Wee Sasaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sasaki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Harinck.
Harinck throws a jab when Sasaki was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Harinck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harinck gets the takedown into side control.
Harinck controlling the position from side mount.
Harinck is looking to take a break and control but Sasaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sasaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harinck can do to turn this around?
Harinck tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sasaki is not content to let Harinck control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harinck wants to control for a moment but Sasaki uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Harinck is trying to work for a kimura but Sasaki is defending well.
Harinck is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harinck not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Harinck is working for a submission of some sort.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pee Wee Sasaki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tommy Harinck's cut.
That's time! Sasaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Harinck avoids the body shot from Sasaki.
It seemed like Harinck was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sasaki swings for the body but Harinck moves out of range.
Sasaki lands a jab.
A jab from Sasaki misses.
A little jabbing left from Harinck on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sasaki connects with the punch.
A swing and a miss from Sasaki.
Harinck throws out a counter right but Sasaki avoids it with no problem.
Harinck steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sasaki. That one must have hurt.
Sasaki lands with an uppercut that bounces Harinck off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sasaki looks to land a left hand but Harinck moved out of range nicely.
Harinck displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sasaki throws out the jab.
Sasaki lands a jab.
Harinck slips under a jab from Sasaki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Sasaki.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Harinck.
It looked like Sasaki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sasaki.
Sasaki looks to land a right hand but Harinck moved out of range.
Sasaki misses with an uppercut
and Harinck counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Harinck.
Sasaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harinck blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harinck tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harinck tries to throw a body punch but Sasaki avoids it by throwing Harinck back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harinck is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sasaki to keep the fight standing.
Sasaki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harinck jumps guard but Sasaki turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pee Wee Sasaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Harinck.
Sasaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sasaki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harinck checks the leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Harinck.
Sasaki misses with a body shot.
Sasaki lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Harinck misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sasaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sasaki throws a shot from downtown. Harinck moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harinck moves to clinch but Sasaki breaks away
and Sasaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harinck shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sasaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Sasaki is predictable there
and Harinck counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sasaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Harinck trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sasaki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harinck.
Harinck wants to control from the top but Sasaki keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harinck pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sasaki is keeping the position for now.
Harinck in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sasaki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Harinck takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sasaki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Harinck momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harinck moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Harinck shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sasaki as he avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pee Wee Sasaki clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Harinck's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Harinck drops his hands momentarily and Sasaki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Harinck uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sasaki.
Sasaki is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Harinck shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sasaki's guard.
Sasaki keeping moving, preventing Harinck from controlling successfully.
Harinck looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sasaki keeping moving, preventing Harinck from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sasaki being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harinck wants to control from the top but Sasaki keeps moving.
Harinck works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Harinck is just content to waste time from the top position. Sasaki takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Harinck trying to control the position from guard on top but Sasaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tommy Harinck has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harinck not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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.
Harinck trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sasaki manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Harinck lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Sasaki has Harinck pulled in close to control his posture.
Harinck trying to control the position from guard on top but Sasaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sasaki is trying to control the position but Harinck postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harinck wants to control from the top but Sasaki keeps moving.
Harinck pushing down on Sasaki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Harinck content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sasaki is trying to get back to full guard.
Harinck looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Harinck seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sasaki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Harinck is pressing down on Sasaki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sasaki is holding on for now.
Sasaki wants to get back to full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Harinck is trying to work for a kimura but Sasaki is defending well.
Harinck frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harinck is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Sasaki has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Sasaki!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Tommy Harinck will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tommy Harinck's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Sasaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harinck wants to counter with a clinch but Sasaki pushes him away.
Harinck slips a jab from Sasaki.
A big left from Sasaki misses.
Sasaki misses with a hook. Harinck ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Sasaki misses.
Harinck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harinck is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Harinck takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sasaki throws a right hand that misses
and Harinck counters with a takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harinck throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Harinck works to advance to full mount. Sasaki defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Harinck jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Sasaki is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Sasaki and Harinck has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harinck controlling the position.
Sasaki is not content to let Harinck control the position.
Harinck wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sasaki, who protects the arm well.
Sasaki regains half guard there - taking advantage of Harinck's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Tommy Harinck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Sasaki is defending against the submission attempts here by Harinck.
Harinck trying to control from Sasaki's half guard. Sasaki has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Harinck trying to control the position from guard on top but Sasaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harinck loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harinck passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Harinck just content to control the position.
Harinck throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Pee Wee Sasaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Harinck wants to take a breather but Sasaki manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Harinck.
Sasaki is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sasaki keeping full guard, as Harinck tries to pass.
Harinck not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Harinck trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harinck throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sasaki misses with a looping right.
Harinck has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sasaki scores with a kick to the body.
Sasaki lands a nice looking body shot.
Harinck avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Harinck drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sasaki defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pee Wee Sasaki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sasaki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 49:46
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 49:46
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pee Wee Sasaki!
Pee Wee Sasaki retains his bantamweight title!
After winning the bout, Pee Wee Sasaki thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Caio Carvalho (ranked 464 p4p, 1196 weight class) and Jorge Santa Perez (ranked 58 p4p, 156 weight class). Carvalho kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Pentagono - É o Moio. Caio Carvalho could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jorge Santa Perez's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Caio Carvalho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jorge Santa Perez!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santa Perez connects with a body shot that sends Carvalho's belly button to the back.
Carvalho slips a straight right by Santa Perez.
A shot to the body from Carvalho misses
enabling Santa Perez to counter with a crisp jab.
Carvalho throws out a loose jab but Santa Perez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carvalho fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big left from Carvalho misses.
Carvalho throws an off balance right hand
and Santa Perez counters with a nice body shot.
Carvalho throws a shot to the body.
Carvalho connects with a jab.
Carvalho takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carvalho misses with a lunging right hand
and Santa Perez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Carvalho misses with a lunging right hand
and Santa Perez counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santa Perez ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Carvalho's jaw. Carvalho's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Santa Perez does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jorge Santa Perez!
A relieved looking Jorge Santa Perez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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