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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wes Loose (ranked 4921 p4p, 4814 weight class) and Squeeler Gillroyy (ranked 351 p4p, 350 weight class). Squeeler Gillroyy has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wes Loose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Squeeler Gillroyy!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gillroyy goes for a double leg but Loose avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Loose continues to drive forward.
Loose changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gillroyy gets a takedown into half guard.
Gillroyy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gillroyy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gillroyy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Loose sees it coming and defends easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gillroyy lands a nice short elbow.
Gillroyy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Loose is trying to get back to full guard.
Loose knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gillroyy on the ground.
Gillroyy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gillroyy drops an elbow to the side of Loose's head.
 Loose is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gillroyy lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Loose! More strikes land and this one is all over! Gillroyy jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Squeeler Gillroyy!
Squeeler Gillroyy very nearly forgot to thank Neon Zombie amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Unicorn Big Foot (ranked 3285 p4p, 24325 weight class) and Hoyce Gracias (ranked 409 p4p, 634 weight class). Unicorn Big Foot could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hoyce Gracias's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Unicorn Big Foot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hoyce Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Big Foot closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gracias circles away.
Gracias with the counter takedown but Big Foot avoids it easily.
Big Foot shoots in looking for a takedown. Gracias tries to sprawl out of it but Big Foot keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gracias manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Big Foot avoids the head kick by Gracias.
Gracias swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Big Foot shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gracias as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Unicorn Big Foot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracias throws a low kick but Big Foot avoids it.
Big Foot shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gracias as he jumps to the side.
Big Foot shoots in and bounces Gracias off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Big Foot works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big Foot is pressing down on Gracias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracias is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracias has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Gracias is pressing down on Big Foot's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Big Foot from controlling successfully.
Big Foot slips nicely into half guard.
Gracias gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Big Foot wants to pass the guard but Gracias is keeping the position.
Big Foot preventing the sweep.
Big Foot controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Big Foot works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Big Foot is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracias wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big Foot takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gracias is refusing to be controlled, as Big Foot sits in half guard.
Gracias gets full guard.
We've been hearing that Big Foot has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Big Foot trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Big Foot avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Big Foot trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Big Foot tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracias is retaining full guard.
Gracias working for a triangle but Big Foot defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Foot trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Big Foot looking to pass the guard.
Big Foot avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracias keeping full guard, as Big Foot tries to pass.
Big Foot trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Gracias had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Big Foot defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Big Foot's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Big Foot from controlling successfully.
Gracias looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Big Foot wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving.
Gracias is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Big Foot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hoyce Gracias will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gracias throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Big Foot shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Big Foot was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gracias is not content to let Big Foot control the position.
You can see the frustration on Gracias's face as Big Foot controls the position.
Gracias wants to control but Big Foot postures up.
Big Foot trying to control the position but Gracias is working away.
Gracias tries to buck Big Foot off but Big Foot is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big Foot is looking to take a break and control but Gracias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Foot advances to full mount.
Big Foot trying to control but Gracias is having none of it.
Gracias is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Big Foot wants to control the pace but Gracias is squirming around nicely.
Gracias gets back to half guard.
Gracias is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Big Foot's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Big Foot's back!
Big Foot looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Big Foot wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracias punches the canvas rather than the man.
Gracias looking to break Big Foot's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Big Foot remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gracias will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Gracias misses with a punch to the head.
Big Foot manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gracias's guard. Nice work there by Big Foot.
Big Foot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracias working a defensive guard here.
Gracias is looking for a triangle but Big Foot pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Big Foot slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Big Foot working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Foot is looking to take a break and control but Gracias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Big Foot is really struggling to control Gracias but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Big Foot advances to full mount.
Big Foot looking to control but Gracias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Big Foot stands up from mount. Strange move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Big Foot gets a double leg takedown into Gracias's guard.
Big Foot pushes down on Gracias's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Unicorn Big Foot overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Big Foot seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracias wants to get back to full guard.
Big Foot is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracias looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Big Foot wants to take a breather but Gracias is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracias wants to improve his position but Big Foot is controlling well.
Big Foot uses his free foot to push down on Gracias's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gracias.
Big Foot is working for a guillotine from mount but Gracias frees his head quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Unicorn Big Foot dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Gracias throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gracias throws a head kick that misses.
Gracias tried to score with a low kick but Big Foot checks it.
Gracias's corner calls for a 1-2. Gracias obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gracias closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Big Foot is working for takedown but Gracias is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gracias pushes Big Foot back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Big Foot has clasped his hands together around Gracias's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Gracias tries to improve position but can't.
Gracias is not content to let Big Foot control the position.
Gracias tries to buck Big Foot off but Big Foot is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Gracias's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Big Foot tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Foot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracias keeps working.
Gracias manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Big Foot stalling.
Big Foot is looking to take a break and control but Gracias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracias tries to roll over but Big Foot keeps him under control.
Big Foot is pressing down on Gracias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracias is holding on for now.
Big Foot is working hard here to advance position.
Gracias is pressing down on Big Foot's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Big Foot not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gracias looking to control.
Gracias can't keep his opponent in guard - Big Foot advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Big Foot not doing much here.
Big Foot is looking to stall here but Gracias recovers full guard.
Gracias is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Big Foot engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gracias looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracias is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Big Foot showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracias is on top in guard.
Big Foot wants to stand and escape but Gracias is having none of it.
Big Foot trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Gracias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Big Foot swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four 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.
Big Foot is trying to control the position but Gracias postures up.
Big Foot wants to sweep but no luck.
Big Foot avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Big Foot looking to control.
Gracias in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gracias with a flurry of punches that miss.
Big Foot is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Big Foot is pulling down on Gracias's head to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Big Foot is trying to keep Gracias in close.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hoyce Gracias comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gracias 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tapani Kangas (ranked 3643 p4p, 3277 weight class) and Verney Lapierre (ranked 300 p4p, 272 weight class). Lapierre has chosen Sugar as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tapani Kangas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Verney Lapierre!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kangas lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kangas. Lapierre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kangas misses with a double jab.
Lapierre loads up on a big right hand but Kangas slips the punch.
Kangas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lapierre throws out the jab.
Kangas throws a quick counter kick to the body but Lapierre avoids it.
Lapierre scores with a punch to the head.
Lapierre's corner calls for a 1-2. Lapierre obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kangas throws a body shot but no joy.
Kangas misses with a few strikes there.
Lapierre misses with a hook
and Kangas counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lapierre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kangas blocks a jab.
Lapierre gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lapierre trying to control from half guard but Kangas is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapierre is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lapierre is keen to just control but Kangas is a slippery customer.
Lapierre is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kangas is just riding it out for now. Lapierre eventually gives up the hold.
Lapierre is looking to advance position but Kangas won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kangas is looking for a sweep. Lapierre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lapierre seems to be looking for submissions.
Lapierre is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kangas is just riding it out for now. Lapierre eventually gives up the hold.
Lapierre is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kangas defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapierre looking for a submission but Kangas manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Lapierre wants to control from the top but Kangas keeps moving.
Kangas controlling Lapierre's posture.
Lapierre sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lapierre drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kangas looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kangas looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kangas!
Lapierre tries to bench press Kangas off him but Kangas keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lapierre struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lapierre is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kangas is staying active.
Lapierre is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Verney Lapierre dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lapierre moves out of range of the body kick from Kangas.
Kangas looks to land a left hand but Lapierre moved out of range nicely.
Lapierre misses the shot to the body.
Kangas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kangas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lapierre on the side of the head.
Lapierre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kangas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kangas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kangas throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters circling a little - Kangas finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kangas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lapierre just misses with a punch to the body.
A lazy left from Lapierre finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapierre gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lapierre throws an overhand right that lands on Kangas's shoulder, as Kangas tries to avoid the shot.
Lapierre throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick by Kangas misses
and Lapierre counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kangas!
Lapierre goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kangas has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lapierre but great work by Kangas.
Lapierre is looking to reverse the position.
Kangas trying to control the action but Lapierre is working from the bottom.
Lapierre is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lapierre is trying to work for a sweep but Kangas has mounted him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lapierre bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kangas is trying to keep Lapierre in close.
Lapierre drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kangas looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kangas looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kangas!
Lapierre tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Kangas easily slips into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapierre keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lapierre is squirming around, avoiding Kangas's attempts to control the action.
Lapierre is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lapierre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lapierre is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lapierre really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lapierre tries to hold on but Kangas pushes him away.
Kangas looking to control but Lapierre is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lapierre is trying to reverse the position but instead Kangas has taken his back - oops!
Lapierre trying to control the hands but Kangas won't let him.
Verney Lapierre has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lapierre is in bad spot here.
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 Tapani Kangas will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kangas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Lapierre gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lapierre is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kangas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kangas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kangas working aggressively here.
Lapierre tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lapierre looking for a takedown.
Tapani Kangas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Verney Lapierre.
Kangas throws a head punch that misses.
Lapierre wants a takedown.
Lapierre tries to score a body lock takedown but Kangas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kangas lands a left hand.
Kangas tries to work over Lapierre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lapierre tries for a takedown but Kangas manages to get underhooks.
Kangas lands a left hand.
Kangas gets underhooks to prevent Lapierre's takedown attempt.
Kangas misses with a punch on the inside.
Lapierre has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kangas is trying to keep an underhook but Lapierre manages to get the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapierre seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kangas is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Verney Lapierre!
An out of breath Verney Lapierre thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ele Meno (ranked 2017 p4p, 4122 weight class) and Casey Silk (ranked 182 p4p, 327 weight class). The key to victory for Ele Meno has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ele Meno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Casey Silk!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silk throws out the jab.
Meno swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've been told by Meno's head coaches at Thunder Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Silk blocks a jab.
Silk walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Meno throws a right hand that Silk ducks under and follows up with a left that Silk also avoids with ease.
Meno misses with a two punch combination.
Meno misses with a body shot.
Silk misses with a body kick.
A cross from Meno lands.
Silk throws out a loose jab but Meno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Meno.
Sloppy strikes from Meno. Those never looked like landing.
Meno lands a right hook to the body.
Meno sizes up Silk with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
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!
Meno connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Meno uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Silk has time to react.
Silk shoots in for a takedown but Meno shows good takedown defense.
Silk throws a body shot but no joy.
Silk takes a swing at Meno's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silk shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Meno moves into the clinch.
Meno stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Meno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silk wants to break free but Meno has control.
Silk is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Meno is keeping busy.
Meno prevents a body shot from Silk.
Meno working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Meno leaning his opponent against the cage.
Meno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Meno works on Silk's body with a couple of short punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Silk - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meno breaks from the clinch.
Meno fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Silk on the side of the head.
Silk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ele Meno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Meno closes the distance and clinches.
Meno cracks Silk with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meno manages to break the clinch.
Silk throws a hook but Meno avoids it easily.
Meno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silk throws out the jab.
A right-left combo lands from Meno.
A combination from Meno does no damage.
Silk ducks under a wild hook from Meno.
Silk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silk misses with a hook
and Meno counters with a left to the body.
Meno misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Meno moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Meno misses with a double jab.
Meno throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silk takes a swing at Meno's ribcage but misses.
Meno displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Meno goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Meno with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Meno moves into the clinch.
Meno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silk looks for the body kick but Meno saw that one coming.
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!
Meno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Meno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silk.
Silk is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Silk misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Meno. Beautiful body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Silk misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meno throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silk looks to land a left hand but Meno moved out of range nicely.
Silk on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab lands there for Meno.
Silk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Meno.
A right-left combo lands from Meno.
 Silk is rocked!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silk.
Silk throws a right hand that misses
and Meno makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Silk takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Silk is still on wobbly legs! Can Meno finish him?
Silk walks into a straight right hand from Meno.
Meno cracks Silk with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Silk tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Meno pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Silk is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ele Meno!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Father Christmas (ranked 25445 p4p, 1521 weight class) and Gaston Tellurique (ranked 623 p4p, 206 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Father Christmas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gaston Tellurique !
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christmas moves away from the strike by Tellurique .
Tellurique drives through and clinches with Christmas against the cage.
Christmas is trying to break the clinch but Tellurique is controlling him.
Christmas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tellurique gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tellurique misses with a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Tellurique as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Tellurique as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Tellurique .
A shot in the inside from Tellurique .
Christmas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Tellurique .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tellurique lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Christmas backwards.
Tellurique tries a knee to the head but Christmas blocks it.
Tellurique is working Christmas over against the cage.
Tellurique lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christmas being controlled against the cage.
Tellurique lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tellurique scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tellurique lands a hook that snaps the head of Christmas backwards.
A body shot lands from Tellurique .
Christmas is breathing heavily.
Tellurique unloads a knee to the mid-section. Christmas lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tellurique lands a left hand.
Tellurique lands a left hand that snaps the head of Christmas backwards.
A short right from Tellurique on the inside.
Tellurique scores a nice knee to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tellurique .
Christmas is rocked!
Tellurique stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Tellurique .
Oh Christmas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tellurique lands a body shot.
Tellurique effectively controlling the action here.
Tellurique lands a right hand that snaps the head of Christmas backwards.
Christmas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tellurique lands a big knee! That's hurt Christmas! Oh, he's all over the place! Tellurique lands another knee that sends Christmas to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gaston Tellurique !
After winning the bout, Gaston Tellurique thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Susskind (ranked 1854 p4p, 1412 weight class) and Rylan Wheeler (ranked 255 p4p, 191 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Leonard Susskind!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rylan Wheeler!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Susskind misses the jab.
Wheeler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice shot lands for Wheeler.
Susskind misses with a right hand
and Wheeler counters with a nice uppercut.
Susskind closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wheeler moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A punch combination from Susskind misses.
Susskind uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wheeler.
An attempted straight right counter from Susskind misses the target.
Wheeler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Susskind moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susskind dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wheeler loads up on a big right hand but Susskind slips the punch.
Susskind throwing a counter right hand but Wheeler manages to avoid it.
Wheeler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Susskind counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Wheeler misses the target.
Wheeler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wheeler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Susskind counters with a three punch combo that has Wheeler backing up. Wheeler nods at Susskind to acknowledge the strikes.
Susskind has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Monkey Magic in the buildup to the fight.
Wheeler misses with a head kick.
Susskind with a hook.
 It looks like Rylan Wheeler has been cut.
Susskind swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wheeler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wheeler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Susskind lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wheeler will feel that in the morning.
Wheeler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Susskind misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susskind tries a head kick but it misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Susskind - that will leave a mark!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot lands for Susskind.
Susskind swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wheeler makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wheeler lands a jab.
Susskind misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wheeler.
Susskind lands a nice shot that snaps Wheeler's head back.
Wheeler moves away from the strike by Susskind.
A jab lands there for Susskind.
Susskind lands a nice shot that snaps Wheeler's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler misses with a straight left.
Wheeler throws an off balance right hand
and Susskind counters with a left to the body.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Susskind! Wheeler is out on his feet! Susskind rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Wheeler is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Wheeler is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonard Susskind!
Leonard Susskind thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Iwin Alot (ranked 2005 p4p, 636 weight class) and Rogerio Yamamoto (ranked 180 p4p, 58 weight class). Alot's entrance music is Return of the mack. A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Iwin Alot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rogerio Yamamoto!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alot throws a right hand that misses
and Yamamoto counters with a nice leg kick.
Yamamoto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alot rushes Yamamoto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alot tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yamamoto smiles and moves away.
Alot tries to clinch up
and Yamamoto counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Alot drags the fight down to the ground.
Alot is working an open guard so Yamamoto takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alot closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alot scores with a shot to the side of Yamamoto's head.
Alot working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Yamamoto as the two fighters clinch.
Yamamoto lands an elbow inside.
 It looks like Iwin Alot has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yamamoto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto blocks an uppercut.
Yamamoto lands a shot to the body.
Alot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alot fails to land with a series of punches.
Yamamoto forces Alot back against the cage and clinches.
Alot is trying to break the clinch but Yamamoto has him pressed against the cage.
Alot wants to get back to striking at distance but Yamamoto won't allow it.
Alot has had enough of the clinch but Yamamoto keeps him there for the moment.
Alot blocks the elbow strike.
Yamamoto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yamamoto misses with an elbow strike.
Yamamoto lands an elbow just above Alot 's eye.
Alot misses with a punch to the body.
Alot can't break the clinch.
Yamamoto lands an elbow inside that Alot shrugs off.
Yamamoto misses with an elbow over the top.
Alot blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Yamamoto.
Alot stalling.
Yamamoto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alot's defenses.
Alot tries to pull guard but Yamamoto won't allow it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yamamoto.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamamoto controlling the action here for a moment.
Yamamoto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Yamamoto is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Alot wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yamamoto has him pressed against the cage.
Alot definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yamamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Alot controls the action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yamamoto.
Alot tries to pull guard but Yamamoto forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iwin Alot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yamamoto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Iwin Alot's cut is getting worse.
Yamamoto pushes off an throws an elbow but Alot leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yamamoto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alot's brow.
Yamamoto misses with an elbow strike.
Alot slowing the pace effectively.
Alot is trying to pull guard but Yamamoto has him pressed against the cage.
Alot wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yamamoto has him pressed against the cage.
Alot blocks an elbow strike from Yamamoto.
Alot wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Yamamoto tries to throw a body punch but Alot avoids it by throwing Yamamoto back against the cage.
Alot blocks an elbow strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Yamamoto.
Alot tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Alot as Yamamoto tries to tie him up.
Yamamoto leaning his opponent against the cage.
Alot scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alot is trying to pull guard but Yamamoto turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Alot has had enough of the clinch but Yamamoto keeps him there for the moment.
Alot wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yamamoto has him pressed against the cage.
Yamamoto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Alot fails to pull guard.
Alot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yamamoto clinches.
Alot has had enough of the clinch but Yamamoto keeps him there for the moment.
Yamamoto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alot's defenses.
Yamamoto content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Alot blocks the elbow strike.
Yamamoto lands a damaging elbow.
Yamamoto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Iwin Alot's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alot has a couple of punches blocked by Yamamoto.
Alot misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rogerio Yamamoto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iwin Alot's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Alot misses with a takedown attempt
and Yamamoto counters with a head kick. That will keep Alot thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Yamamoto closes the distance and clinches.
Yamamoto tries a body shot but Alot blocks it.
Yamamoto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alot's defenses.
Alot throws a punch but it's blocked by Yamamoto.
Alot wants to get back to striking at distance but Yamamoto won't allow it.
Alot tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yamamoto just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alot working aggressively here.
Yamamoto struggles to land a body shot inside as Alot controls his hands.
Yamamoto lands an elbow inside that Alot shrugs off.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alot.
Alot is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yamamoto to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iwin Alot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alot jumps into guard, dragging Yamamoto to the mat.
Alot looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yamamoto decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Alot stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yamamoto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alot has had enough of the clinch but Yamamoto keeps him there for the moment.
Alot is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yamamoto gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Yamamoto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Yamamoto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Alot misses with some punches.
Alot tries to circle away but Yamamoto has him pinned against the cage.
Yamamoto blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Alot's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alot wants to get back to striking at distance but Yamamoto won't allow it.
Yamamoto lands an elbow inside that Alot shrugs off.
Yamamoto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alot tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yamamoto blocks an uppercut.
Yamamoto misses with an elbow over the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto misses with a body punch.
Yamamoto digs a right hand underneath Alot's ribcage. Alot let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alot misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yamamoto pressing his opponent against the cage.
Alot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alot fails to pull guard.
Yamamoto takes a shot to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Yamamoto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Yamamoto pushes off an throws an elbow but Alot leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Alot blocks the elbow strike.
Alot is trying to break the clinch but Yamamoto has him pressed against the cage.
Alot dodges an elbow strike from Yamamoto.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamamoto effectively controlling the action here.
Alot wants to get back to striking at distance but Yamamoto won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alot tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alot is looking to control Yamamoto's arms but Yamamoto gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alot has his back to the cage.
Yamamoto lands an elbow inside.
Jeez, Iwin Alot's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Alot working hard to break the clinch.
Alot tries to pull guard but Yamamoto holds him up against the cage and eventually Alot drops back down to his feet.
Yamamoto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yamamoto lands an elbow that stopped Alot in his tracks for a moment.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Iwin Alot's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rogerio Yamamoto!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Old Leg Tartakov (ranked 925 p4p, 2212 weight class) and Max Planck (ranked 108 p4p, 239 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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272
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Old Leg Tartakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Planck!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tartakov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Planck wants to get back to his feet but Tartakov passes into half guard.
Tartakov moves nicely into side control.
Planck tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tartakov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Planck is pushing Tartakov's head away, looking to escape. Tartakov manages to hold on to the position though.
Tartakov advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Planck holds on to Tartakov around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Planck wants to control but Tartakov is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Planck is trying to escape the mount.
Tartakov raining down shots from the mount!
Planck is in a horrible position here. Tartakov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Planck is trying to stand up.
Tartakov with shots to the head and body - Planck looks very uncomfortable down there.
Planck slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Tartakov is thwarting Planck's attempts to control the position.
Tartakov working the head and body with strikes.
Tartakov trying to pass the guard but Planck defending well.
Tartakov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tartakov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tartakov tries to pass to full mount but Planck defends it.
Planck looks like he's trying to stand up.
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. Tartakov connects with a nice short shot to Planck's temple.
Planck controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Planck wants to improve his position but Tartakov is controlling well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Planck wants to get back to his feet.
Tartakov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tartakov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Planck is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tartakov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Planck is trying to stand up here but Tartakov is controlling him well.
Planck actively working from the bottom here.
Planck is staying active underneath Tartakov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tartakov working the head and body with strikes.
Tartakov winds up and cracks Planck with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tartakov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Planck is looking to control Tartakov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Planck avoid being mounted?
Tartakov wants to control but Planck is keeping him busy.
Planck wants to get back to his feet.
Tartakov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Planck tries to kick Tartakov off but Tartakov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tartakov is keen to just control but Planck is a slippery customer.
Planck trying to hold on to Tartakov's head to control him but Tartakov postures up.
Planck is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tartakov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tartakov's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Planck looking for the choke but no joy.
Planck doesn't have the hooks in and Tartakov manages to turn into his guard.
Planck is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Planck working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tartakov has passed into half guard!
Tartakov stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Old Leg Tartakov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tartakov lands a lovely overhand right.
Tartakov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Planck. Planck obviously looking to wear him down.
Max Planck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tartakov throws a lazy right hand but Planck sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Planck misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slow jab from Tartakov misses its intended target.
A nice side step and Planck releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Planck scores with the left hand. Tartakov knows he should have avoided that one.
Planck loads up on a big right hand but Tartakov slips the punch.
Planck on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big right from Planck misses.
Planck takes a swing at Tartakov's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tartakov is looking to clinch but Planck is avoiding it.
Tartakov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tartakov dives in for a single leg takedown but Planck sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Planck misses with an elbow strike.
Planck misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Planck breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Planck's coach down at Hilo Workout Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Planck's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Planck throws a right and a left that both miss.
Max Planck is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Planck misses with a low kick.
Planck is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Planck tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Tartakov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Planck lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tartakov doesn't seem phased though.
Tartakov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Planck lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tartakov circles away quickly and effectively.
Tartakov throws a low kick but Planck avoids it.
Planck is looking to land body kicks.
Planck throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tartakov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Planck with a nice calf kick.
Planck works Tartakov's body with a nice hook.
Tartakov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Max Planck has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Planck misses with a series of wild punches.
Planck connects with a looping right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Planck misses the shot to the body.
Tartakov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Planck has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tartakov finds it's way round the side to connect with Planck's head.
Planck is rocked!
Tartakov staying out of range there.
Planck is still on wobbly legs! Can Tartakov finish him?
Planck throws a sloppy head kick
and Tartakov rattles Planck with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Planck tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Tartakov dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Planck stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Old Leg Tartakov!
Old Leg Tartakov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Suriyan Sitsongrit (ranked 1261 p4p, 1288 weight class) and Edwin Hubble (ranked 111 p4p, 114 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Suriyan Sitsongrit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Edwin Hubble!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hubble shoots for a takedown but Sitsongrit saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hubble tries a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hubble.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hubble moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Hubble's leg but Hubble calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but Hubble manages to avoid it.
Hubble shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sitsongrit sprawls well. Sitsongrit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hubble gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Hubble blocks it.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Hubble takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hubble throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hubble throws a leg kick
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hubble doesn't seem bothered though.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Hubble changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hubble feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hubble is stalling in the full guard.
Hubble throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sitsongrit works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hubble wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
Sitsongrit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hubble scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hubble won't allow Sitsongrit to get back to his feet.
Hubble wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
Hubble throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sitsongrit works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hubble passes into half guard.
Sitsongrit knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hubble on the ground.
Hubble missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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!
Hubble slips a nice elbow through Sitsongrit's hands, connecting with Sitsongrit's forehead.
Hubble tries to pass to full mount but Sitsongrit defends it.
Hubble looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hubble missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to get to full guard but Hubble has control of the leg.
Hubble has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sitsongrit preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit pushes Hubble off looking to stand but Hubble dives back in and keeps control.
Hubble looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sitsongrit is staying active underneath Hubble, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hubble working the head and body with strikes.
Sitsongrit is refusing to be controlled, as Hubble sits in half guard.
Hubble missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hubble is thwarting Sitsongrit's attempts to control the position.
Sitsongrit controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Sitsongrit on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sitsongrit tries to get out of the position.
Hubble thows a huge punch but Sitsongrit dodges it nicely.
Sitsongrit trying to control from the bottom.
Hubble moves into full mount! Sitsongrit won't be happy about that!
Hubble tries to control but Sitsongrit wriggling away.
Hubble lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sitsongrit working to try and regain half guard.
Hubble wants to control the pace but Sitsongrit is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edwin Hubble dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Hubble swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hubble scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hubble takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sitsongrit is looking to improve his position.
Edwin Hubble has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hubble lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hubble is keen to just control but Sitsongrit is a slippery customer.
Hubble lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hubble working the head and body with strikes.
Hubble is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hubble sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sitsongrit defending well though.
Sitsongrit is trying is best to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to kick Hubble off but Hubble keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sitsongrit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hubble is working away from the top position though.
Sitsongrit keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sitsongrit avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hubble.
Sitsongrit taking some punishment here, with Hubble in his half guard.
Hubble with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hubble is thwarting Sitsongrit's attempts to control the position.
Sitsongrit is refusing to be controlled, as Hubble sits in half guard.
Hubble lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hubble content to control rather than advance.
Sitsongrit keeping control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hubble sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sitsongrit tries to roll over but Hubble keeps him under 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. Hubble connects with a nice short shot to Sitsongrit's temple.
Hubble missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hubble slips a nice elbow through Sitsongrit's hands, connecting with Sitsongrit's forehead.
Hubble takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hubble not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hubble throwing shots but Sitsongrit is blocking nicely.
Sitsongrit looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit taking some punishment here, with Hubble in his half guard.
Hubble working over Sitsongrit with some ground and pound. Sitsongrit looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sitsongrit preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hubble takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sitsongrit is looking to improve his position.
Sitsongrit tries to kick Hubble off but Hubble keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hubble moves nicely into side control.
Sitsongrit tries to improve position but can't.
Hubble slows the pace down.
Hubble is looking to take a break and control but Sitsongrit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hubble lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sitsongrit down.
Hubble working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hubble has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hubble sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Sitsongrit is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hubble trying to control the position but Sitsongrit is working away.
Hubble has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Sitsongrit is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Hubble yanks on the arm and Sitsongrit is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Hubble.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Edwin Hubble!
Edwin Hubble is the new featherweight champion!
Edwin Hubble 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nino Babel (ranked 930 p4p, 366 weight class) and Isaac Newton (ranked 109 p4p, 53 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nino Babel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Isaac Newton!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babel blocks a jab.
Babel tries to counter with a takedown but Newton is quick to defend against it.
Babel is looking to clinch but Newton is avoiding it.
Newton just misses with a punch to the body.
Babel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Newton. No joy for Babel on that attempt.
Babel swinging wildly here.
Babel has closed the distance and engaged Newton in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babel ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Babel no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Babel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Babel controls Newton momentarily but Newton frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babel seems keen to control Newton's posture.
Babel working for a triangle but Newton defends it easily.
Newton pushing down on Babel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Newton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Babel defending well though.
Babel 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.
Newton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Newton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Babel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Newton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Babel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Babel actively working from the bottom here.
Babel trying to control here.
Newton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Babel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton is keen to just control but Babel is a slippery customer.
Babel trying to control but Newton postures up.
Newton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Newton wants to control but Babel is keeping him busy.
Babel is looking to control Newton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Babel avoid being mounted?
Newton throwing shots but Babel is blocking nicely.
Babel looking for submissions off his back.
Babel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Newton pulls his head out easily.
Babel actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Newton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Babel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Newton.
Newton winds up and cracks Babel with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Babel looking for submissions off his back.
Babel trying to control from the bottom.
Babel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Babel trying to control here.
Newton trying to control from half guard but Babel is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Babel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Babel trying to hold on to Newton's head to control him but Newton postures up.
Newton working Babel over with strikes.
Newton is looking to advance position but Babel won't allow it.
Babel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newton is just content to waste time from the top position. Babel takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Newton advances position into side control!
Newton throws an elbow but Babel slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Newton dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Babel clinches up with Newton and pushes him back against the cage.
Newton throws a punch but it's blocked by Babel.
Newton is trying to push Babel away but Babel has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Babel tries to pull guard but Newton won't allow it.
Babel jumps guard but Newton stands there with Babel around his waist. Babel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Babel is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Newton to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nino Babel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Newton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Babel's brow.
Babel fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Newton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Newton. Babel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Babel appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Newton. Babel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Newton cracks Babel with an open hand slap.
Babel closes the distance and clinches.
Newton stalling.
Newton breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Newton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nino Babel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Babel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Newton circles away.
Babel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Newton just misses with a punch to the body.
Newton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Babel.
Babel tries to counter with a takedown but Newton is quick to defend against it.
Babel avoids the body shot from Newton.
Isaac Newton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Babel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Babel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Newton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Newton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Babel moves away.
Babel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Newton scores with a nice strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Babel.
Newton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Babel manages to avoid it.
Isaac Newton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Babel lands an overhand right.
Newton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Babel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Newton.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Babel closes the distance and pushes Newton back into the cage.
Babel tries to pull guard but Newton won't allow it.
Babel is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Newton to keep the fight standing.
Babel is trying to pull guard but Newton has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Newton.
Newton stalling.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Newton to work.
Babel is trying to pull guard but Newton turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Babel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Newton walks away with a smile on his face. Babel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Newton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Babel manages to avoid it.
Babel feinted with a counter takedown.
Newton throws a big shot that misses.
Newton misses with a wild body shot.
Babel scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Isaac Newton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Newton tries to bench press Babel off him but Babel keeps the position.
Babel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Babel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babel is looking to take a break and control but Newton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Babel taking a breather here.
Newton is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Newton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Newton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Newton scores with a sloppy right hand. Babel should have avoided that one.
Isaac Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babel slips under a jab from Newton.
Babel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Newton pinned against the cage. Newton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Newton swings for the body but Babel moves out of range.
Babel attempts a counter takedown but Newton avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Newton misses its intended target.
Newton takes a swing at Babel's ribcage but misses.
Newton swings for the body but Babel moves out of range.
Babel feinted with a counter takedown.
Newton swats away the attempt to clinch by Babel.
A little jabbing left from Newton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Newton as he avoids it easily.
Newton appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Babel avoids the body shot from Newton.
Babel clinches up with Newton and pushes him back against the cage.
Newton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Newton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Newton lands with a nice body punch.
Babel shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Newton eats them both and turns towards Babel to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Babel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Newton misses with a body shot.
Babel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Newton sprawls and moves away.
Newton misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton misses the shot to the body.
Babel drives through with a takedown into guard.
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!
Newton wants to sweep but no luck.
Newton is trying to keep Babel in close.
Newton wants to sweep but no luck.
Babel trying to control but Newton is working from the bottom.
Newton looking for a sweep. Not yet Newton, not yet.
Babel drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Newton manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Babel has Newton in his guard.
Babel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Newton trying to control the position from guard on top but Babel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Babel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Newton defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newton passes Babel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Newton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Babel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Babel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Babel trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Newton 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.
Newton working over Babel with some ground and pound. Babel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Newton is pressing down on Babel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Babel is holding on for now.
Newton wants to take a breather but Babel is having none of it.
Newton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Babel defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Newton really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Babel scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Babel working away.
Newton manages to get back to half guard.
Newton holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Babel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Newton is refusing to be controlled, as Babel sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Babel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Babel's back!
Newton avoiding Babel 's attempts to control his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babel takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Babel trying to control the action but Newton just sinks the hooks in.
Newton is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Newton has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Babel.
Babel defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Newton is looking to control Babel but Babel is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Newton throwing damaging strikes from the back! Babel could be in trouble here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Newton lands with a hammerfist to the side of Babel's head.
Newton has good solid back control here.
Babel trying to control the action but Newton just sinks the hooks in.
Newton is punishing Babel with some ground and pound.
Newton is trying to stick to Babel's back but Babel is turning into Newton. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Newton's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Babel.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Babel won't allow Newton to sweep him here.
Newton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Babel's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babel has his hands on Newton's head, controlling the position.
Babel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Babel pulls Newton in close to his closed guard and prevents Newton from doing any damage or advancing position.
Newton wants to control from the top but Babel keeps moving.
Babel keeping full guard, as Newton tries to pass.
Babel keeping moving, preventing Newton from controlling successfully.
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.
Newton tries to free his leg and advance position but Babel is retaining full guard.
Newton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Babel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Newton has managed to get both his arms back between Babel's legs - danger averted.
Newton is working Babel over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Newton trying to control the position from guard on top but Babel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Newton is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Babel trying to keep a closed guard but Newton is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Newton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Babel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Babel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Newton dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Newton throws an overhand right that lands on Babel's shoulder, as Babel tries to avoid the shot.
Newton works Babel's body with a nice hook.
Newton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Babel moves away.
Newton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Babel manages to avoid it.
Newton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Babel moves away.
Babel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Newton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Babel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton misses with a shot to the body
and Babel decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Newton's guard.
Babel preventing the sweep.
Newton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Babel won't allow Newton to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Newton is keeping the position for now.
Newton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Newton is trying to keep Babel in close.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Babel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Newton trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nino Babel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Newton looks to score with a jab to the body but Babel is just out of range.
Newton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Babel.
Babel tries for a takedown but Newton circles away easily
and Newton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Babel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Newton listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Babel is looking to clinch.
Newton cracks a nice hook into Babel's ribs.
A cross from Newton lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Newton misses.
Newton misses with a straight left.
Babel closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Babel seems to be working for a kimura but Newton defends the submission attempt.
Newton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Babel drops an elbow to the side of Newton's head.
Isaac Newton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Newton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Newton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Babel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Newton is just riding it out for now. Babel eventually gives up the hold.
Babel is trying to work for a kimura but Newton is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Isaac Newton.
I've got Newton winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 45:50
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 45:50
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isaac Newton!
Isaac Newton is the new heavyweight champion!
Isaac Newton thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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