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WVT 49: Ihantala v Svyatogor PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Caleb DeCoteau (ranked 2706 p4p, 21908 weight class) and Jingky Bacolod (ranked 83 p4p, 225 weight class). Bacolod has chosen Havana as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Caleb DeCoteau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jingky Bacolod!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bacolod tightens his grip and picks DeCoteau up, before dumping him to the ground. DeCoteau manages to land in guard.
Bacolod wants to control from the top but DeCoteau keeps moving.
DeCoteau throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bacolod uses it to pass to side control.
Bacolod throws an elbow but DeCoteau slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bacolod tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bacolod working away.
DeCoteau is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bacolod tries to move to mount but DeCoteau blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeCoteau is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bacolod's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
DeCoteau looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bacolod wants to control but DeCoteau is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bacolod in particular looking to stall.
DeCoteau has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bacolod is working away from the top position though.
Bacolod perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bacolod wants to free his trapped foot but DeCoteau is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bacolod is looking for a kimura but DeCoteau is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bacolod to get the leverage.
DeCoteau is staying active underneath Bacolod, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bacolod throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bacolod not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
DeCoteau gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bacolod passes DeCoteau's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
DeCoteau is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
DeCoteau trying to control but Bacolod postures up.
DeCoteau is trying is best to control the position here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bacolod stalling.
DeCoteau trying to hold on to Bacolod's head to control him but Bacolod postures up.
Bacolod tries to pass the half guard into mount. DeCoteau knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
DeCoteau wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeCoteau has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bacolod is working away from the top position though.
Bacolod is taking a breather. DeCoteau says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bacolod's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bacolod closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. DeCoteau quickly recovers to half guard.
DeCoteau trying to control from the bottom.
DeCoteau looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bacolod stalling.
Bacolod throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeCoteau manages to get to full guard.
Bacolod must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
DeCoteau has his foot on Bacolod's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bacolod works his way back into a safe position though.
Bacolod working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bacolod postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
DeCoteau had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bacolod defends it easily.
Bacolod trying to control the position from guard on top but DeCoteau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bacolod's corner is telling him to maintain position.
DeCoteau trying to control the position.
Bacolod got a little sloppy there for a moment and DeCoteau has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bacolod has managed to get both his arms back between DeCoteau's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jingky Bacolod dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
DeCoteau closes the distance and clinches.
DeCoteau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bacolod pulls guard effortlessly.
DeCoteau throws a strike but Bacolod rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
DeCoteau wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bacolod is now in half guard.
Bacolod missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bacolod is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bacolod prevents DeCoteau from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bacolod has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeCoteau trying to control but Bacolod postures up.
Bacolod decides to stand and escape the position.
Bacolod looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bacolod throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
DeCoteau gets full guard.
DeCoteau is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bacolod is aware though and is defending well.
Bacolod controlling from the top position.
DeCoteau tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeCoteau might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bacolod trying to control but DeCoteau is working from the bottom.
DeCoteau wants to sweep but no luck.
DeCoteau is adopting a defensive guard.
Jingky Bacolod has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bacolod trying to control the position from guard on top but DeCoteau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeCoteau looking for a guillotine here but Bacolod defends easily.
DeCoteau is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
DeCoteau has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bacolod can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bacolod throws a big elbow that misses.
DeCoteau looking for a guillotine here but Bacolod defends easily.
Bacolod passes DeCoteau's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
DeCoteau is staying active underneath Bacolod, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bacolod is working for a kimura here but DeCoteau manages to reverse the position and he's now in Bacolod's guard.
Bacolod trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bacolod isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. DeCoteau stacks Bacolod on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by DeCoteau!
DeCoteau working away.
DeCoteau tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bacolod's legs.
Bacolod defending against the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DeCoteau has control of an arm but Bacolod manages to advance to DeCoteau's back!
DeCoteau can't escape the position.
Bacolod goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. DeCoteau escapes and is now in half guard on top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jingky Bacolod will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Bacolod takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
DeCoteau throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bacolod with the counter takedown but DeCoteau avoids it easily.
DeCoteau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeCoteau throws a jab when Bacolod was well out of range.
Bacolod looks like he wants to counter punch here.
DeCoteau misses with a wild body shot.
Bacolod changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
DeCoteau gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
DeCoteau is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bacolod stands up and waves to DeCoteau to follow him.
Bacolod gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows DeCoteau to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bacolod throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
DeCoteau postures up.
Bacolod has his foot on DeCoteau's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. DeCoteau works his way back into a safe position though.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as DeCoteau accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bacolod is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst DeCoteau is controlling him.
Bacolod has his hands on DeCoteau's head, controlling the position.
Caleb DeCoteau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Bacolod keeping moving, preventing DeCoteau from controlling successfully.
Bacolod had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. DeCoteau defends it easily.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
DeCoteau is looking to clinch but Bacolod is avoiding it.
Bacolod moves out of range as DeCoteau strikes.
Bacolod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeCoteau.
Jingky Bacolod is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DeCoteau lands an overhand right.
Bacolod stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bacolod wants it to stay on the feet.
DeCoteau throws a series of punches but Bacolod avoids them all with ease.
DeCoteau moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBacolod.
DeCoteau misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeCoteau throws the left hand but Bacolod avoids the punch easily.
DeCoteau looks to land a right hand but Bacolod moved out of range.
Bacolod tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but DeCoteau paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bacolod gets the takedown into side control.
DeCoteau is trying to control Bacolod's posture but Bacolod avoids it.
Bacolod decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bacolod.
DeCoteau bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bacolod moves in looking to clinch but DeCoteau pushes him off.
Bacolod clinches up against the cage.
DeCoteau tries to score a body lock takedown but Bacolod shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bacolod jumps guard.
DeCoteau postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bacolod is on top in guard.
DeCoteau has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bacolod can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
DeCoteau has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bacolod is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for DeCoteau.
Jingky Bacolod is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
DeCoteau is being controlled here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Caleb DeCoteau.
I think Bacolod has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jingky Bacolod!
Jingky Bacolod managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Geo Versu (ranked 3181 p4p, 2270 weight class) and Paulo Blikstein (ranked 416 p4p, 316 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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16 - 13 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Geo Versu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Blikstein!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Versu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blikstein on the side of the head.
Versu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Versu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tran MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Versu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blikstein.
Versu misses with a right hand
and Blikstein decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Versu's guard.
Blikstein in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blikstein accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blikstein with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blikstein throwing strikes but missing.
Blikstein working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blikstein accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blikstein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blikstein content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blikstein is looking to work some ground and pound but Versu has wrist control.
Versu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Blikstein throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Versu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Versu. Blikstein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blikstein steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Blikstein.
Blikstein throws out a counter right but Versu avoids it with no problem.
Blikstein lands with a right hand.
Versu misses with a body kick.
Versu misses with a leg kick
and Blikstein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Blikstein has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Blikstein misses with a wild body shot.
Blikstein checks a leg kick nicely.
Versu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Versu's corner calls for a 1-2. Versu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Versu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Versu throws a hook but Blikstein blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blikstein! But no joy.
Blikstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Versu scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blikstein avoids the body shot from Versu.
Versu throws a lazy body kick
and Blikstein makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Versu really felt that one!
Versu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Blikstein checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Blikstein tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Versu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Versu takes a kick to the side of the head.
Blikstein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Versu was well out of range. Poor timing from Blikstein.
Nice jab there from Blikstein.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Versu throws a body shot but no joy.
Versu thows a leg kick but Blikstein checks it
and Blikstein counters with a takedown into side control.
Blikstein controls the position.
Blikstein is working Versu over with some ground and pound from side control.
Blikstein working the ground and pound but Versu is defending the strikes.
Blikstein scores with a couple of short elbows.
Versu taking punishment in the form of punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blikstein lands a nice forearm strike.
Blikstein trying to control the position but Versu is working away.
Blikstein throws an elbow but Versu slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blikstein scores with a couple of short elbows.
Blikstein wants to lay and pray for a moment but Versu keeps working.
Blikstein has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Blikstein thowing shots but they're missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Blikstein cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blikstein connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Blikstein dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Versu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blikstein appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Versu scores with a hook.
Versu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Blikstein counters with a straight right hand.
Versu misses with a leg kick.
A nice side step and Blikstein releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Blikstein throws a leg kick but Versu moved away.
Blikstein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab from Versu.
Blikstein slips under a jab from Versu.
Blikstein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Versu.
Versu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Versu scores with a jab.
Versu throws an overhand right that lands on Blikstein's shoulder, as Blikstein tries to avoid the shot.
Blikstein misses with a hook.
Versu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Versu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Blikstein drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Versu defends it well.
Versu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blikstein checks a leg kick.
Blikstein swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blikstein motions for Versu to come forward. Blikstein throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Versu looks to score with a jab to the body but Blikstein is just out of range.
Blikstein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Versu misses its intended target.
Blikstein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Versu tried to score with a low kick but Blikstein checks it.
Versu throws the kick towards the body but Blikstein avoids it.
Blikstein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Versu tries to score with a low kick but Blikstein moves his leg out of the way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blikstein! But no joy.
Blikstein avoids a kick to the body.
Versu throws a body kick that misses
and Blikstein makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blikstein lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blikstein slips a jab from Versu.
Blikstein looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Versu misses with a right hand
and Blikstein counters with a low kick, right behind Versu 's knee.
Versu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blikstein connects with a looping right hand.
 It looks like Geo Versu has been cut.
Blikstein feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Versus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Blikstein lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blikstein throws a nice outside leg kick.
Versu misses with a left hand
and Blikstein counters with a low kick, right behind Versu 's knee.
Blikstein is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Versu's half guard.
Blikstein throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blikstein thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Versu's head.
Blikstein 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.
Blikstein winds up and cracks Versu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
 Versu is rocked!
Blikstein seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Blikstein missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Versu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Blikstein on the ground.
Blikstein lands strikes from half guard.
Blikstein throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blikstein wants to control but Versu is keeping him busy.
Blikstein missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Blikstein lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Versu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Blikstein scores with a couple of nice shots.
Blikstein is trying to control. Versu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Blikstein in particular looking to stall.
Blikstein sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Versu defending well though.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Blikstein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Geo Versu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Versu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Blikstein - the referee stops the clock and Versu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Blikstein. Versu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Versu misses with a body kick.
And Blikstein tries to counter it with a takedown but Versu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Versu dips to his left and cracks Blikstein with an uppercut!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Versu enables Blikstein to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Versu manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Blikstein postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Versu pulls Blikstein in close to prevent any damage.
Blikstein throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Versu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blikstein's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blikstein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blikstein throws a big right hand that misses.
Versu keeping moving, preventing Blikstein from controlling successfully.
Blikstein postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Blikstein trying to control but Versu is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Versu throws a sloppy head kick
and Blikstein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blikstein fakes the body blow, causing Versu to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Versu goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paulo Blikstein!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Schmorgen Biscuit (ranked 3152 p4p, 2489 weight class) and Banana Republic (ranked 99 p4p, 112 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 38 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Schmorgen Biscuit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Banana Republic!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Republic slips under a jab from Biscuit.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Republic! But no joy.
Biscuit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Republic's sensitive parts.
Biscuit swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Republic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Biscuit shoots in and drives through. Republic sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from Republic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Biscuit will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Republic slips a straight right by Biscuit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biscuit misses the jab.
Biscuit misses with a jab to the body
and Republic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Schmorgen Biscuit has been cut.
Biscuit misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biscuit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Republic.
Biscuit rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Republic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Biscuit tests Republic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Biscuit looks to land a right hand but Republic moved out of range.
Biscuit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Republic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Biscuit.
Republic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Schmorgen Biscuit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biscuit scores with a decent looking hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Republic moves away.
Republic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Republic ducks right into an uppercut from Biscuit.
Biscuit looks to land a left hand but Republic moved out of range nicely.
Republic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Biscuit misses with a double jab.
Biscuit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Schmorgen Biscuit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biscuit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Biscuit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Republic moves away.
Republic raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit swings for the body but Republic moves out of range.
Republic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Biscuit tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Republic counter with a right hand.
Biscuit is looking to wear down Republic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Biscuit shoots in for a takedown but Republic shows good takedown defense.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Republic! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Biscuit. Republic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Republic avoids the body shot from Biscuit.
Republic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Republic working aggressively here.
Republic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Republic throws a head punch that misses.
Republic misses with some punches.
Biscuit working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Republic fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Biscuit.
Republic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Biscuit.
Biscuit is breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Biscuit.
A short left from Republic.
Republic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Biscuit keeps the fight on the outside.
Biscuit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Republic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Biscuit misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Republic misses.
Biscuit is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Biscuit misses with an uppercut
and Republic counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biscuit darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Biscuit connects with a good right hand that stumbles Republic. Republic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A slow jab from Biscuit misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Schmorgen Biscuit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Schmorgen Biscuit's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A cross from Biscuit lands.
Biscuit throws a jab but it's blocked by Republic.
A little jabbing left from Republic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Biscuit.
Republic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Biscuit closes this distance looking for a takedown but Republic circles away.
Biscuit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Republic can do to turn this around?
Republic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Biscuit scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Biscuit misses the target.
Republic clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biscuit using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Republic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Biscuit trying to land knees to the body.
Republic lands with a left to the head.
Republic misses with a punch on the inside.
Biscuit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Biscuit takes a shot to the head.
Biscuit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Biscuit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Biscuit tries to land knees in the clinch but Republic avoids the damage to the body.
Biscuit on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Biscuit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Republic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Republic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Biscuit is trying to pull guard but Republic turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Biscuit working aggressively here.
Republic breaks from the clinch.
Biscuit looks to land a right hand but Republic moved out of range.
Republic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slow jab from Biscuit misses its intended target.
Republic throws out a counter right but Biscuit avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit swings for the body but Republic moves out of range.
Biscuit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Republic tries to counter with a clinch but Biscuit shakes him off and moves away.
Republic moves into range and clinches up with Biscuit.
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!
Republic blocks a body shot from Biscuit.
Republic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Biscuit. Republic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schmorgen Biscuit is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Biscuit misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Republic! But no joy.
Biscuit shoots in looking for a takedown. Republic tries to sprawl out of it but Biscuit keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Republic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Republic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Schmorgen Biscuit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit lands with a right hand.
Biscuit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Republic flicks out a counter leg kick but Biscuit steps away.
Biscuit throws a sloppy body shot
and Republic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Biscuit scores with a jab to the head.
Republic might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Biscuit misses the shot to the body.
Republic avoids the body shot from Biscuit.
Republic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit moves into the clinch successfully.
Biscuit takes a shot to the head.
Biscuit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Republic working aggressively here.
Republic pushes Biscuit back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Republic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Republic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Republic lands a hook that snaps the head of Biscuit backwards.
Republic throws a head punch that misses.
Republic misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Republic.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Republic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Republic misses with a body punch.
Republic scores with a shoulder strike.
Republic has a couple of punches blocked by Biscuit.
Republic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Republic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Republic lands with a light punch inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Banana Republic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Schmorgen Biscuit's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Republic clinches.
Republic throws a punch but it's blocked by Biscuit.
Biscuit gets through Republic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Republic lands a nice uppercut.
Republic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Biscuit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Republic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Biscuit.
Republic counters with a body kick.
Biscuit doesn't manage to clinch there - Republic circles away.
It seemed like Republic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Biscuit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Republic was well out of range. Poor timing from Biscuit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biscuit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Republic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Biscuit throws a looping overhand right but Republic ducks down to avoid it.
Biscuit throws a lazy right hand but Republic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biscuit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Biscuit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Republic manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Republic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Biscuit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Republic was well out of range. Poor timing from Biscuit.
Republic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice body punch from Biscuit.
Republic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Republic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Biscuit throws an overhand right that lands on Republic's shoulder, as Republic tries to avoid the shot.
Republic raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Biscuit connects with a single shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Republic slips under a jab from Biscuit.
Biscuit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Biscuit lands with a nice body punch.
Biscuit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Republic.
Biscuit takes a swing at Republic's ribcage but misses.
Biscuit throws a right hand that misses
and Republic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Biscuit thinking.
Biscuit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Republic manages to avoid it.
Republic throws out a counter right but Biscuit avoids it with no problem.
Biscuit misses with a body shot
and Republic counters with a nice uppercut.
Schmorgen Biscuit's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Biscuit coming out on top.
Republic closes the distance and clinches.
Republic breaks the clinch.
A shot to the body from Biscuit misses
and Republic counters with a stiff right hand.
Biscuit throws a body shot but no joy.
Republic checks a low kick from Biscuit.
The crowd cheers as Biscuit lands an impressive looking overhand right. Republic doesn't seem phased though.
Biscuit misses with a hook to the body
and Republic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Republic pinned against the cage. Republic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Republic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Biscuit misses with a wild body shot.
Biscuit misses with a takedown attempt
and Republic counters with a stiff right hand.
Biscuit throws an off balance right hand
and Republic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice straight punches there by Biscuit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Biscuit.
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!
Biscuit takes a swing at Republic's ribcage but misses.
Biscuit misses with a combination
enabling Republic to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Schmorgen Biscuit.
I think Biscuit 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Banana Republic!
Banana Republic decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Klaus Chugman (ranked 3325 p4p, 2577 weight class) and Medieval Mercenary (ranked 387 p4p, 323 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 34 - 34 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Klaus Chugman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Medieval Mercenary!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chugman blocks a head kick by Mercenary.
Chugman moves into range and clinches up with Mercenary.
Chugman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mercenary fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chugman manages to avoid it.
Chugman darts in and clinches Mercenary up against the cage.
Chugman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chugman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mercenary avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Mercenary.
Chugman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mercenary is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klaus Chugman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chugman jumps guard.
Mercenary must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chugman is looking for a triangle but Mercenary pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mercenary has passed into side control.
Mercenary is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Mercenary wants to stand but Chugman has his arm trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chugman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chugman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Chugman is looking for a sweep. Mercenary is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chugman gets full guard.
Chugman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two 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.
Chugman has an active guard here but Mercenary has managed to pass into half guard.
Mercenary escapes and gets back to his feet.
Mercenary misses with a hook
and Chugman counters with a shoot takedown. Mercenary fights it but they end up in guard.
Chugman prevents Mercenary from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chugman throws a big right hand that misses.
Mercenary utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mercenary wants to stand and escape but Chugman is having none of it.
Mercenary keeping moving, preventing Chugman from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chugman is standing up over Mercenary. Mercenary looks to escape but Chugman dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chugman working the ground and pound but Mercenary is defending the strikes.
Chugman passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mercenary!
Chugman throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mercenary because Chugman loaded up on that one.
Chugman has control of Mercenary's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Mercenary regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Mercenary takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chugman content just to control the position here.
Chugman unloading with bombs!
Mercenary wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Chugman.
We've been hearing that Chugman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mercenary really wants to buck Chugman off and get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chugman content just to control the position here.
Chugman wants to finish this one by submission but Mercenary is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Chugman.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Klaus Chugman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Chugman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chugman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chugman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chugman pulls guard effortlessly.
Mercenary wants to stand but Chugman has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Chugman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chugman is looking for a triangle but Mercenary pushes his legs off easily.
Chugman looking for a guillotine here but Mercenary defends easily.
Mercenary won't allow Chugman to sweep him here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Chugman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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.
Chugman is trying to control the position but Mercenary postures up.
Chugman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mercenary manages to get himself to full guard.
Chugman is stalling in the full guard.
Chugman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mercenary is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chugman lands a couple of elbows.
Klaus Chugman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mercenary is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chugman is controlling him.
Chugman looking to pass the guard.
Chugman throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mercenary tries to keep at a distance but Chugman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mercenary working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chugman pulls Mercenary into guard.
Chugman is pulling down on Mercenary's head. It's preventing any offense from Mercenary, at least for the moment.
Chugman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mercenary can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chugman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mercenary got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chugman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mercenary has managed to get both his arms back between Chugman's legs - danger averted.
Chugman isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mercenary stacks Chugman on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mercenary!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Klaus Chugman dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Mercenary misses with a straight right.
Chugman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chugman is looking to clinch but Mercenary is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Mercenary on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mercenary scores with a jab to the body.
Mercenary throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chugman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chugman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mercenary sprawls and moves away.
Mercenary throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chugman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mercenary is wriggling around but Chugman manages to pass to half guard.
Chugman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman is working for a kimura but Mercenary is defending it quite comfortably.
Chugman moves nicely into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercenary is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Chugman is controlling him well.
Chugman goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mercenary rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Chugman's guard! Nice work there by Mercenary!
Chugman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mercenary has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Chugman is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chugman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mercenary trying to stand up but can't free himself from Chugman's guard.
Chugman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mercenary gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mercenary won't allow Chugman to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercenary tries to stand but Chugman is controlling from the bottom.
Chugman wants to sweep here but Mercenary controlling him for the moment.
Medieval Mercenary has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chugman controls Mercenary momentarily but Mercenary frees himself.
Chugman controlling Mercenary's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mercenary misses the shot to the body.
Chugman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four 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.
Mercenary throws a hook but Chugman avoids it easily.
Chugman avoids the head kick by Mercenary.
Mercenary thows a body kick. Chugman tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Chugman slips a jab from Mercenary.
Mercenary lands a slapping body shot.
Mercenary throws a right and a left that Chugman avoids nicely.
Chugman moves into the clinch successfully.
Chugman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chugman blocks an uppercut.
Mercenary lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chugman gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Mercenary wants to get back to his feet but Chugman passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Medieval Mercenary comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chugman 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klaus Chugman!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Klaus Chugman made sure he mentioned Brooklyn Apothecary, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan Carlos (ranked 1575 p4p, 2074 weight class) and Charlie Chan (ranked 233 p4p, 294 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juan Carlos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Chan!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carlos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chan.
Carlos ducks under a wild hook from Chan.
As Chan looks to move away, Carlos throws a big counter combo but Chan just gets out of the way.
Chan misses with a lunging right hand
and Carlos counters with a low kick, right behind Chan 's knee.
A combination from Carlos does no damage.
Chan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Carlos on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carlos. Chan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chan scores with a jab to the body.
Carlos plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Carlos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Carlos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chan.
Chan throws a body shot but no joy.
Chan throws a series of punches but Carlos moves out of range.
Carlos throwing a counter right hand but Chan manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carlos manages to avoid it.
Carlos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Carlos somewhat.
Chan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Carlos under the eye.
Carlos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Carlos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chan's hands.
Chan misses with a two punch combination.
Chan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carlos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Carlos.
Carlos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carlos thumps Chan with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A looping hook to the body misses from Chan. Carlos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carlos throws a looping overhand right but Chan ducks down to avoid it.
Carlos stalks Chan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Chan's face. Chan staggers backwards, shaken.
Carlos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Carlos gets tackled into the cage by Chan. Chan maintains the clinch.
Chan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Carlos smiles and moves away.
Carlos on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Carlos dives in for a single leg takedown but Chan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Carlos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Carlos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Carlos.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Carlos at a distance.
Charlie Chan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chan slips a jab from Carlos.
Chan throws a series of punches but Carlos avoids them all with ease.
Carlos tried to score with a low kick but Chan checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Carlos as he avoids it easily.
Carlos finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carlos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carlos takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Carlos throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chan.
Carlos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chan.
Carlos misses the shot to the body.
Chan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Carlos in his tracks.
Carlos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Carlos ducks under a wild hook from Chan.
Chan misses with a body shot.
Carlos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chan connects with the punch.
Chan moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Chan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Carlos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chan.
Carlos goes for a double leg but Chan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chan continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Carlos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carlos misses with the head strike.
Chan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Carlos walks away with a smile on his face. Chan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chan was well out of range. Poor timing from Carlos.
Chan misses with an uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Chan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chan. Carlos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chan lands a right hook to the body.
Carlos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chan moves out of range as Carlos throws a body kick.
Chan misses with a looping left.
Chan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carlos throws a shot from downtown. Chan moves away and avoids it.
Carlos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Carlos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chan's hands.
Carlos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carlos closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chan throws a right hand that misses
and Carlos counters with a one-two to the body.
Carlos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chan momentarily.
Carlos closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Carlos moves away from the strike by Chan.
Chan throws a shot from downtown. Carlos moves away and avoids it.
Chan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chan as Carlos tries to tie him up.
Carlos content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Chan managing to block the knees to the body from Carlos.
A head punch on the inside from Carlos fails to land.
Chan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chan tries to pull guard but Carlos won't allow it.
Chan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Carlos fails to land.
Chan tries to pull guard but Carlos holds him up against the cage and eventually Chan drops back down to his feet.
Chan jumps guard but Carlos stands there with Chan around his waist. Chan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Juan Carlos will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Chan lands with an overhand left.
Chan throws a looping overhand right but Carlos ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Carlos misses the target.
Carlos lands a really nice looking cross but Chan seems unphased.
Chan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carlos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chan.
Carlos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chan.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Carlos, as that shot connected.
Carlos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chan.
Chan misses the shot to the body.
Chan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carlos.
Carlos throws a looping overhand right but Chan ducks down to avoid it.
Carlos throws out a loose jab but Chan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chan throws a right hand that misses
and Carlos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Charlie Chan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carlos scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chan scores with a hook.
Carlos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chan's head.
Carlos misses the jab.
Chan misses with a body shot.
A punch combination from Carlos misses.
Chan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Carlos defends well and Chan ends up having to push Carlos into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Carlos has time to react.
A slow jab from Chan misses its intended target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Carlos lands with a cross.
Carlos lands with a kick to the ribs.
Chan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carlos moves away.
Carlos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Carlos feints a jab promting Chan to slip. Carlos then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Chan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Chan lands a glancing blow to the side of Carlos's head.
Chan throws a lazy right hand but Carlos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carlos misses with a looping right.
Chan throws a big shot that misses.
Chan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carlos.
Chan throws the left hand but Carlos avoids the punch easily.
Chan misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Carlos.
Carlos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carlos with a nice calf kick.
Chan sizes up Carlos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chan throws a hook to the side of Carlos's head but Carlos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carlos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chan.
Carlos misses with a looping right.
Chan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Chan does it's job there.
Carlos lands with a straight right. Chan didn't see that one coming.
Chan throws a hook but Carlos avoids it easily.
Carlos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Carlos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chan.
Chan tries to close the distance and clinch but Carlos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carlos misses with a few strikes there.
Chan throws a lazy right hand but Carlos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carlos looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Chan scores with a jab.
Carlos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chan throws out the jab.
Carlos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chan.
Carlos seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Carlos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chan throws a body punch but Carlos moves out of range.
Chan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carlos.
Chan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chan tries to clinch up.
The fighters circling - Chan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chan connects with a right hand. Carlos shakes it off.
Good exchange - Chan coming out on top.
Chan misses with a hook.
Chan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Carlos ducks under a wild hook from Chan.
Chan looks to throw the jab but Carlos is out of range.
Carlos slips under a jab from Chan.
Carlos ducks under a wild hook from Chan.
Carlos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chan.
Carlos's corner calls for a 1-2. Carlos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Chan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chan throws an overhand right that lands on Carlos's shoulder, as Carlos tries to avoid the shot.
Carlos scores with a jab. Chan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Carlos catches Chan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chan lunges at Carlos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Carlos's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chan scores with a sloppy right hand. Carlos should have avoided that one.
Chan moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlos moves forwards but Chan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Carlos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carlos.
Carlos is looking to score with low kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chan! But no joy.
Carlos throws a jab but it's blocked by Chan.
Carlos avoids the body shot from Chan.
Chan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Chan misses with a hook.
Carlos misses with a few strikes there.
Chan misses with a right hand
and Carlos counters with a good low kick that Chan was not able to check.
Chan throws a lazy right hand but Carlos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Carlos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chan slips under a jab from Carlos.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chan tests Carlos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Carlos ducks under a wild hook from Chan.
Nice shot by Carlos.
Chan might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Chan jabs at Carlos's body.
Carlos gets a takedown into half guard.
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 Juan Carlos will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Carlos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chan.
Carlos scores with a decent looking hook.
Chan scores with the left hand. Carlos knows he should have avoided that one.
Chan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Carlos counters with an outside leg kick.
Carlos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carlos walks into a straight right hand from Chan.
Chan scores with a jab. Carlos acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good shot there by Chan.
Carlos throws a sloppy head kick and Chan moves out of range easily.
Chan misses with a hook.
Chan moves out of range of the body kick from Carlos.
Carlos takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chan tries to clinch up but Carlos circles away and keeps his distance.
Chan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Carlos throws a nice outside leg kick.
Carlos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Carlos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlos lands a lovely overhand right.
Carlos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Carlos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Carlos misses with a hook.
Carlos blocks a jab.
Carlos closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Carlos throws a leg kick but Chan checks it.
Chan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Carlos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chan misses with an uppercut. Carlos saw that one coming.
Carlos is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chan ducks under a wild hook from Carlos.
Carlos misses with the combination.
Carlos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chan manages to avoid it.
Chan lands a jab to Carlos's midsection.
Carlos moves forwards but Chan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Carlos misses with the combination.
Chan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Carlos momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chan throws a series of punches but Carlos avoids them all with ease.
Chan throws an off balance right hand
and Carlos counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Carlos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Carlos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carlos misses with a head kick.
Carlos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chan moves away.
Carlos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chan.
Decent striking displayed by Carlos there.
Carlos walks into a jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Carlos!
Carlos throws a low kick but Chan moves out of range easily.
Carlos moves forwards but Chan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Carlos.
Carlos misses with a double jab.
Carlos lands a high kick!
Chan moves into the clinch successfully.
Carlos tries to work over Chan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chan pulls guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlos distracts Chan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Chan keeping moving, preventing Carlos from controlling successfully.
Carlos looking to pass the guard.
Carlos stopping the sweep attempt from Chan.
Carlos lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Carlos trying to control the position from guard on top but Chan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chan wants to get back to his feet but Carlos is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chan is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Carlos dives into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chan is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Carlos asserts his dominance and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Chan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Carlos is looking to take a break and control but Chan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chan is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Carlos is controlling him well.
Charlie Chan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Juan Carlos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Carlos landing strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Carlos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Carlos has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Juan Carlos!
Juan Carlos seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hendrik Vermeulen (ranked 1572 p4p, 1445 weight class) and Ronaldo Gomes (ranked 232 p4p, 205 weight class). Vermeulen's entrance music is Dance Macabre (Carpenter Brut remix) - Ghost. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Gomes's choice of entrance music: Cheo Gallego - El Anciano y El Niño. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Hendrik Vermeulen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ronaldo Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vermeulen throws a body punch but Gomes moves out of range.
Vermeulen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice sprawl there from Vermeulen as Gomes shoots in.
Gomes throws a body shot but no joy.
Vermeulen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gomes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gomes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gomes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Vermeulen has his hands clasped together around Gomes's back. He's all about the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes wants to control but Vermeulen is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vermeulen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vermeulen preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Vermeulen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vermeulen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gomes is working away from the top position though.
Gomes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Vermeulen keeping control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gomes prevents Vermeulen from improving his position.
Vermeulen is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Vermeulen is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vermeulen is trying to maintain the position but Gomes is very close to passing his half guard.
Vermeulen is trying to get back to full guard.
Vermeulen is refusing to be controlled, as Gomes sits in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vermeulen ducks right into an uppercut from Gomes.
Ronaldo Gomes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vermeulen throws a hook but Gomes blocks it.
Gomes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gomes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hendrik Vermeulen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Gomes.
No luck for Gomes with that takedown attempt.
Gomes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vermeulen misses with a body shot.
Gomes closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Vermeulen controlling the position for now.
Gomes is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vermeulen keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gomes is keen to just control but Vermeulen is a slippery customer.
Vermeulen is trying to get back to full guard.
Gomes looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vermeulen is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ronaldo Gomes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gomes shoots in for a takedown but Vermeulen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gomes fails with a takedown attempt.
Vermeulen misses with a wild body shot.
Gomes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vermeulen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gomes somewhat.
Hendrik Vermeulen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Gomes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes shoots in but Vermeulen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Vermeulen misses the target.
Gomes lands a glancing blow to the side of Vermeulen's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vermeulen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vermeulen misses the shot to the body.
Vermeulen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gomes.
A big left from Gomes misses.
Vermeulen throwing a counter right hand but Gomes manages to avoid it.
Vermeulen misses with an uppercut. Gomes saw that one coming.
Gomes shoots in for a takedown but Vermeulen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gomes lands with a hook. Vermeulen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice sprawl there from Vermeulen as Gomes shoots in.
A quick step to the side and Vermeulen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vermeulen lands a body shot.
Vermeulen slaps away a takedown attempt from Gomes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vermeulen pinned against the cage. Vermeulen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vermeulen loads up on a big right hand but Gomes slips the punch.
Gomes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hendrik Vermeulen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gomes shoots in but Vermeulen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gomes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vermeulen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gomes thinking.
Gomes scores with a punch to the head.
Gomes lands a glancing blow to the side of Vermeulen's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomes fails with the takedown.
Gomes misses with a right hand
and Gomes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gomes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vermeulen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vermeulen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gomes.
Gomes tries to pull guard but Vermeulen holds him up against the cage and eventually Gomes drops back down to his feet.
Vermeulen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Vermeulen fails to land.
Gomes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vermeulen walks away with a smile on his face. Gomes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vermeulen looks to throw the jab but Gomes is out of range.
Vermeulen looks to land a combination but Gomes avoids it well.
Hendrik Vermeulen is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vermeulen in his tracks.
Gomes digs a good hook to Vermeulen's body.
Vermeulen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vermeulen wants it to stay on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Vermeulen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vermeulen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gomes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gomes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vermeulen is keeping the position for now.
Vermeulen seems keen to control Gomes's posture.
Gomes looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hendrik Vermeulen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gomes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gomes shoots for a takedown but Vermeulen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vermeulen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vermeulen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gomes has his takedown stuffed
and Vermeulen counters with a straight right hand.
Vermeulen takes a swing at Gomes's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Vermeulen misses.
Gomes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hendrik Vermeulen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Gomes.
Vermeulen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vermeulen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vermeulen looks to land a left hand but Gomes moved out of range nicely.
Gomes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vermeulen counters with a straight right hand.
Vermeulen ducks right into an uppercut from Gomes.
Gomes shoots and misses
and Vermeulen counters with a straight right hand.
Gomes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Vermeulen wants to stand and escape but Gomes is having none of it.
Gomes advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vermeulen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vermeulen pulls Gomes in to control the position.
Vermeulen controls Gomes momentarily but Gomes frees himself.
Gomes is fighting to break Vermeulen's control of his arms but Vermeulen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vermeulen continues to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vermeulen keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully.
Vermeulen working a defensive guard here.
Vermeulen is pulling down on Gomes's head. It's preventing any offense from Gomes, at least for the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gomes fails with the takedown.
A quick step to the side and Vermeulen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vermeulen throws a jab when Gomes was well out of range.
Gomes feints the counter takedown.
Vermeulen scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gomes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vermeulen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gomes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vermeulen takes one to the side of the head.
Gomes fails to land the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Vermeulen as Gomes shoots in.
Vermeulen throwing a counter right hand but Gomes manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice body punch from Gomes.
Vermeulen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gomes.
Gomes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hendrik Vermeulen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vermeulen 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hendrik Vermeulen!
Hendrik Vermeulen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Simone (ranked 1773 p4p, 997 weight class) and Abdullah Zaire (ranked 264 p4p, 148 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Simone might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Gucci Mane - Trap God Intro. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joey Simone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Abdullah Zaire!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simone ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zaire swats away the attempt to clinch by Simone.
Simone connects with a looping right hand.
Simone shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Simone misses with an uppercut. Zaire saw that one coming.
Zaire throws a leg kick but Simone checks it.
Zaire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zaire looks to score with a jab to the body but Simone is just out of range.
Zaire misses with a leg kick.
Zaire misses with a looping left.
Zaire lunges at Simone with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Simone's hand.
A swing and a miss from Zaire.
Simone ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zaire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zaire throws an off balance right hand
and Simone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zaire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zaire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Simone.
Zaire rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Simone makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Simone has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch in the buildup to the fight.
Zaire misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Simone.
Good leg kick by Zaire.
Simone ducks under a wild hook from Zaire.
Good standup being displayed there by Simone as he connects with a hook.
Zaire takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zaire lands a right hook to the body.
Simone connects with a crisp jab.
Zaire throws a hook but Simone blocks it.
Zaire lands a jab to Simone's midsection.
Simone connects with a nice looking jab.
Zaire is looking to slow Simone down with leg kicks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zaire, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simone misses with a straight right.
Simone ducks under a wild hook from Zaire.
The fighters circling - Simone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simone lands a jab to Zaire's midsection.
Simone blocks a low kick nicely.
Zaire's jab looks to have found its range, popping Simone under the eye.
Zaire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simone misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zaire! But no joy.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Simone checks a leg kick.
Simone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zaire.
Simone scores with a jab. Zaire acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zaire.
Zaire is looking to chop away at Simone's legs.
Simone connects with a jab.
Simone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zaire.
Simone sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Simone scores with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simone. Zaire does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Simone misses.
Zaire looks to land a combination but Simone avoids it well.
Simone bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zaire's head.
Simone connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Simone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Simone takes a jab right on the kisser.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zaire.
Simone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zaire.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaire.
Simone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Simone moves away from the strike by Zaire.
Simone throws a hook but Zaire blocks it.
Simone gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zaire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simone's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zaire misses with a punch on the inside.
Simone misses with the head strike.
Zaire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zaire swings away with a body shot that misses
and Simone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zaire tries to work over Simone's front leg with a kick but Simone checks it.
Simone just misses with a punch to the body.
Zaire throws a low kick, looking for Simone's leg but Simone calmly moves out of range.
Simone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zaire throws out the jab.
Simone throwing a counter right hand but Zaire manages to avoid it.
Simone is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Simone takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Simone lands an overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaire pivots, looking for a leg kick but Simone is out of range and Zaire settles back down.
Zaire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Simone throws out the jab.
Simone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zaire moves away.
Simone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zaire throws a lazy right hand but Simone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Simone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Simone on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Simone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zaire looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Simone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zaire avoids the body shot from Simone.
Simone is looking to clinch.
Simone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zaire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Simone takes a swing at Zaire's ribcage but misses.
Zaire tries to work over Simone's front leg with a kick but Simone checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zaire lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zaire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Simone is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A swing and a miss from Zaire.
A little feinted left hand from Simone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joey Simone will probably get the nod.
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.
Nice defenses there by Zaire.
Simone digs a good body shot into Zaire's ribs.
Simone misses with an uppercut.
Zaire slips a jab from Simone.
A swing and a miss from Simone.
Zaire misses with a low kick.
Zaire's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Simone connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zaire scrambles back to his feet.
Simone takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A leg kick checked by Simone.
Simone tries to counter by clinching up but Zaire breaks away and moves out of range.
Simone bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zaire's head backwards.
Zaire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Simone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Simone on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Simone throws a body shot but no joy.
Zaire throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simone drives through and clinches with Zaire against the cage.
Zaire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zaire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zaire is looking to control Simone's arms but Simone gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zaire has his back to the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simone has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Zaire uses from the top position.
Simone has a closed guard, preventing Zaire from standing up.
Zaire wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving.
Zaire would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Simone wants to control but Zaire passes easily into half guard.
Simone manages to get to full guard.
Zaire sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zaire stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simone misses with a wild body shot.
Simone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaire manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Zaire.
Simone throws a right and a left that Zaire avoids nicely.
Zaire ducks right into an uppercut from Simone.
Simone misses with an uppercut.
Simone lands a nice shot that snaps Zaire's head back.
Zaire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Simone tests Zaire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Joey Simone is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaire. Simone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simone.
Zaire throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zaire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zaire misses with a leg kick.
Zaire takes one on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simone takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zaire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Simone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simone wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zaire! But no joy.
Simone closes the distance and clinches.
Simone lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Simone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Simone successfully pulls guard.
Simone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zaire stands and steps away. Simone gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Zaire takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simone checks the leg kick.
Simone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simone avoids the body shot from Zaire.
Simone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zaire can pounce on him.
A low kick from Zaire is predictable there
and Simone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick lands for Zaire.
Zaire works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Simone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaire was well out of range. Poor timing from Simone.
Zaire darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zaire scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Simone doesn't seem bothered though.
Zaire throws an overhand right that lands on Simone's shoulder, as Simone tries to avoid the shot.
Simone throws out a powerful jab.
Zaire missing with a left hand there. Simone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zaire throws a hook but Simone avoids it easily.
Zaire digs a good body shot into Simone's ribs.
Simone cracks Zaire with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zaire scoring well with a low kick there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Joey Simone will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Simone takes a swing at Zaire's ribcage but misses.
Simone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zaire moves away.
Simone cracks Zaire with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zaire throws a predictable looking body shot
and Simone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simone throws a hook to the side of Zaire's head but Zaire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zaire misses with a hook. Simone ducked under it nicely.
Simone scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Simone misses the jab.
Simone fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zaire throws a low kick but it's checked well by Simone.
Simone is looking to counter the offense by Zaire and move into the clinch.
Jab, jab by Simone - just one landing.
Zaire drops his hands momentarily and Simone takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zaire has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Simone ducks under a wild hook from Zaire.
Zaire throws out a loose jab but Simone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaire takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
Zaire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Simone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Simone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zaire.
Simone throws a big counter combination but Zaire scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zaire takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaire shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A punch lands to the side of Simone 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Simone throws a body punch but Zaire moves out of range.
Simone misses with an uppercut.
Simone missing with a left hand there. Zaire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice leg kick from Zaire, right into the meat of the thigh.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Simone here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Zaire throws a solid leg kick but Simone takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zaire.
Simone is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Simone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zaire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Simone jabs at Zaire's body.
Zaire throws a hook but Simone avoids it easily.
Zaire slips a jab and a cross from Simone.
Zaire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zaire scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Simone misses with a looping right.
Simone fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zaire on the side of the head.
Zaire ducks under a wild hook from Simone.
Zaire tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Simone is able to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simone is looking to clinch but Zaire is avoiding it.
Zaire shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Simone, as that shot connected.
Simone swings widly with a right hand
and Zaire counters with an outside leg kick.
Simone fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zaire on the side of the head.
Simone digs a good hook to Zaire's body.
Zaire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zaire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Zaire looks to move away, Simone throws a big counter combo but Zaire just gets out of the way.
Zaire's jab looks to have found its range, popping Simone under the eye.
Simone has closed the distance and engaged Zaire in a clinch.
Zaire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zaire misses with an uppercut. Simone saw that one coming.
Simone tries to clinch up.
Zaire connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Simone's hands.
Simone tests Zaire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zaire connects with a good right hand that stumbles Simone. Simone circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simone keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zaire walks into a stiff left hand from Simone.
Simone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zaire looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zaire tried to score with a low kick but Simone checks it.
Zaire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Simone ducks under a wild hook from Zaire.
Simone misses with a wild body shot.
Zaire appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zaire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simone moves away.
Zaire looks to score with a jab to the body but Simone is just out of range.
Zaire misses with a low kick.
Zaire misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Simone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simone scores with a punch to the head.
Simone moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Zaire misses with a right hand
and Simone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simone slips a jab from Zaire.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaire lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zaire takes a swing at Simone's ribcage but misses.
Zaire ducks under a wild hook from Simone.
Simone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Simone blocks the body kick.
Zaire thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zaire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zaire misses with a looping right.
Zaire does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Joey Simone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zaire takes a swing at Simone's ribcage but misses.
Zaire will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zaire throws a hook but Simone blocks it.
Simone wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Abdullah Zaire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simone checks a low kick from Zaire.
Simone tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Simone moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Simone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A shot to the liver by Simone. Beautiful body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joey Simone.
Well Simone has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Simone!
A very excited looking Joey Simone made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Professor Xe (ranked 1418 p4p, 1640 weight class) and Chew Kok (ranked 65 p4p, 45 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Professor Xe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chew Kok!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kok thuds a left hand into Xe's body.
Kok swings for the body but Xe moves out of range.
Xe shoots in for a double leg but Kok sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kok tries a quick counter leg kick but Xe is wise to it.
Xe looks to score with a jab to the body but Kok is just out of range.
Kok pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Xe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kok sprawls and moves away.
Xe misses with a body shot
and Kok counters with a good low kick that Xe was not able to check.
Kok throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kok 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.
Kok with the inside leg kick.
Xe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kok moves away.
Kok connects with a high kick.
It looks like Professor Xe has been cut.
Kok tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kok jabs at Xe's body.
Xe takes a swing at Kok's ribcage but misses.
Kok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kok bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Xe's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xe.
A nice side step and Kok releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Xe throws a one two combo.
Kok looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kok walks into a stiff left hand from Xe.
Xe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kok jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Xe shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Xe tries to pass to full mount but Kok defends it.
Kok tries to roll over but Xe keeps him under control.
Kok keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Xe prevents Kok from improving his position.
Xe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Xe seems content to control.
Xe lands with a punch from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Xe connects with a nice short shot to Kok's temple.
Xe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kok taking some punishment here, with Xe in his half guard.
Xe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kok does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Xe 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.
Xe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kok is staying active underneath Xe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Xe tries to pass to full mount but Kok defends it.
Xe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kok won't allow Xe to pass to mount.
Xe trying to control the action but Kok is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xe stops Kok from getting back to his feet.
Xe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Still in half guard, Xe seems content to control.
Kok is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Xe scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Xe looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Xe stalling.
Xe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kok defending well though.
Xe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Xe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kok is staying active underneath Xe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Professor Xe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Professor Xe's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Xe throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Kok to counter with a crisp jab.
Kok scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A left lands for Xe.
Kok scores with a head kick.
That kick from Kok tenderised Xe's leg. Xe is trying to keep his angry face on.
A big left from Kok misses.
Xe looks to throw the jab but Kok is out of range.
Kok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xe shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Xe was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kok gets back to half guard.
Kok pushes Xe off looking to stand but Xe dives back in and keeps control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Xe connects with a nice short shot to Kok's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xe is trying to work for a kimura but Kok is defending well.
Xe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Xe lands strikes from half guard.
Xe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Xe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kok with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Xe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Xe is trying to control the action in half guard but Kok is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kok on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kok is looking to improve his position.
Xe trying to control the action but Kok is working from the bottom.
Professor Xe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kok has one foot on Xe's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Xe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kok was well out of range. Poor timing from Xe.
Xe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kok doesn't seem bothered though.
Kok gets caught napping as Xe dives in and scores a takedown. Kok manages to retain guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kok utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Xe lands a couple of digs.
Xe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kok throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Kok looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Xe puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nice strikes from Xe there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kok is not content to let Xe control the position.
Xe 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.
Kok is staying active underneath Xe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Xe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kok defending well though.
Xe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've been hearing good reports from Xe's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Xe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kok's head.
Xe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Xe lands strikes from half guard.
Kok has hold of Xe's hands but Xe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kok avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Xe.
Kok is trying to stand.
Xe is trying to control. Kok wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kok trying to control from the bottom.
Xe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kok taking some punishment here, with Xe in his half guard.
Xe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Xe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kok's head.
Kok is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Xe scores with a couple of nice shots.
Xe lands strikes from half guard.
Kok on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Xe working the head and body with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Professor Xe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Professor Xe's cut.
That's time! Xe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nice body punch from Xe.
Xe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kok counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Xe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Xe misses the shot to the body.
Xe throws an off balance right hand
enabling Kok to counter with a crisp jab.
Kok throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Xe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kok moves away.
Xe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Xe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kok manages to avoid it.
Xe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kok pinned against the cage. Kok gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kok only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Professor Xe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kok manages to avoid it.
Xe misses with a body shot.
Kok misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Xe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kok sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Xe somewhat.
Xe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xe shoots for a takedown but Kok saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Xe avoids the body shot from Kok.
Professor Xe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xe drives through with a takedown into guard.
Xe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kok's head.
Kok is pulling down on Xe's head to control his posture.
Xe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kok trying to keep a closed guard but Xe is proving a slippery customer.
Xe throws a big elbow that misses.
Chew Kok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kok can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Xe controls the pace.
Xe forces his way into half guard.
Kok on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Xe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kok can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Xe connects with a nice short shot to Kok's temple.
Xe is looking for a kimura but Kok is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Xe to get the leverage.
Xe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kok keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kok is looking to improve his position.
Kok is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Xe scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kok is looking to improve his position.
Xe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Professor Xe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kok pushes Xe off looking to stand but Xe dives back in and keeps control.
Xe trying to control the pace.
Kok punching from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kok stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kok wants it to stay on the feet.
Xe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kok was well out of range. Poor timing from Xe.
Xe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kok moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Professor Xe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Xe, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Professor Xe!
Professor Xe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Bob McDonald (ranked 137 p4p, 324 weight class) and Sven Torvik (ranked 5 p4p, 13 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McDonald might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ray Wylie Hubbard - Redneck Mother. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 45 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Bob McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sven Torvik!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torvik with a jab.
Torvik moves out of range of the strikes.
McDonald throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Torvik stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McDonald digs a good body shot into Torvik's ribs.
Jim Bob McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald lands a right hook to the body.
Torvik misses with a body punch
and McDonald counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Torvik thinking.
Torvik looks winded!
McDonald rushes Torvik and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McDonald misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDonald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Torvik misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McDonald creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald works on Torvik's body with a couple of short punches.
McDonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Torvik misses the shot to the body.
McDonald has Torvik up against the cage in a clinch.
McDonald gets through Torvik's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McDonald misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from McDonald.
McDonald's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torvik tries to throw a body punch but McDonald avoids it by throwing Torvik back against the cage.
Torvik is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McDonald blocking some punches.
McDonald misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDonald lands a nice shot to the body.
McDonald has a couple of punches blocked by Torvik.
McDonald swings wildly with an uppercut but Torvik uses good head movement to avoid it.
I was talking to McDonald's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McDonald working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McDonald.
 It looks like Sven Torvik has been cut.
McDonald misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDonald prevents Torvik from breaking the clinch.
McDonald lands a shoulder strike.
McDonald works on Torvik's body with a couple of short punches.
McDonald is working Torvik over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for McDonald.
A right hand to the body from McDonald.
McDonald works on Torvik's body with a couple of short punches.
McDonald lands with a light punch inside.
McDonald is leaning against Torvik and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from McDonald.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for McDonald.
McDonald lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McDonald lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Torvik backwards.
McDonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McDonald drops Torvik with a big left hand and mounts him. Torvik is in big trouble!
McDonald looking to ground and pound but Torvik is blocking nicely.
A nice elbow there by McDonald.
McDonald sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McDonald punishing his opponent with strikes.
 Torvik is rocked!
That has opened up Sven Torvik's cut even more.
McDonald postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Torvik out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! McDonald goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jim Bob McDonald!
During a confident post fight interview, Jim Bob McDonald thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tali Ihantala (ranked 18 p4p, 74 weight class) and Dimitri Svyatogor (ranked 2 p4p, 3 weight class). Tali Ihantala had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tali Ihantala!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dimitri Svyatogor!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svyatogor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Svyatogor just misses with a punch to the body.
Svyatogor misses with an uppercut. Ihantala saw that one coming.
Svyatogor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Svyatogor misses with a hook
and Ihantala counters with a solid body kick.
Ihantala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ihantala 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.
A big right from Svyatogor misses.
Svyatogor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svyatogor takes a swing at Ihantala's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Ihantala.
Svyatogor throws a series of punches but Ihantala moves out of range.
Ihantala throwing a counter right hand but Svyatogor manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ihantala lands an overhand right.
Svyatogor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Ihantala was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Svyatogor moves away from the strike by Ihantala.
Ihantala throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Svyatogor to counter with a crisp jab.
Ihantala looks to throw the jab but Svyatogor is out of range.
Svyatogor throws a jab but it's blocked by Ihantala.
It looked like Ihantala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ihantala throws a head kick but Svyatogor moves out of range.
Ihantala scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ihantala uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Svyatogor has time to react.
Svyatogor misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ihantala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ihantala fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Svyatogor to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Svyatogor looks to clinch but Ihantala throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Svyatogor taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tali Ihantala!
Tali Ihantala retains his super heavyweight title!
Our winner, Tali Ihantala, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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