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CFC 547 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Phil Graves (ranked 5502 p4p, 3785 weight class) and Rodney Atkins (ranked 546 p4p, 451 weight class). Graves comes to the cage accompanied by I Bring The Darkness.. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Rodney Atkins enters the cage!
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Phil Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rodney Atkins!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graves lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Atkins at a distance.
Atkins drops his hands momentarily and Graves takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Atkins takes one on the button.
A lazy left from Graves finds it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Graves as he connects with a hook.
Graves blocks a head kick by Atkins.
Graves lands a nice shot to the body.
Graves stalks Atkins and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Atkins's face. Atkins staggers backwards, shaken.
Atkins's coach down at Thunder Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Atkins's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graves's jab looks to have found its range, popping Atkins under the eye.
Graves scores with the left hand. Atkins knows he should have avoided that one.
Graves lands with an overhand left.
Graves scores with a sloppy right hand. Atkins should have avoided that one.
Graves connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Atkins takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Graves lands a glancing blow to the side of Atkins's head.
Atkins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atkins ducks right into an uppercut from Graves.
Atkins throws a body punch but Graves moves out of range.
Atkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Graves lands a glancing blow to the side of Atkins's head.
Graves instigates a clinch.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Atkins.
Graves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Atkinss head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Graves.
Graves letting Atkins take a breather here.
Graves misses with a hook from the clinch.
Atkins misses with the head strike.
Graves is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
Graves misses with a hook from the clinch.
Graves working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Atkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graves working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Graves.
A short left from Atkins.
Graves softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Graves lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Atkins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Atkins has a couple of punches blocked by Graves.
Atkins blocking some punches.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
Graves lands with a light punch inside.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Atkins.
Graves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Atkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Graves.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Atkins.
Graves lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Atkins avoiding damage.
A body shot lands from Graves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Atkins.
Graves tries to throw a body punch but Atkins avoids it by throwing Graves back against the cage.
Graves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Atkins backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atkins.
Graves lands a hook to the side of the head.
Atkins takes a shot to the head.
Atkins blocking some punches.
Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Graves lands a shoulder strike.
Graves lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Graves lands an uppercut.
Graves working aggressively here.
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but Atkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves misses with the head strike.
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but Atkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
Graves misses with some punches.
Graves lands a body punch in the clinch.
Atkins wants to stall.
Atkins misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Graves.
Atkins misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Atkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves scores with a shoulder strike.
Graves lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Graves.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Graves dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Atkins throws a body punch but Graves moves out of range.
Graves gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Graves lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Graves lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Atkins or not.
A shot in the inside from Atkins.
Graves working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Graves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Atkins can do to turn this around?
A nice left hand lands by Graves.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atkins.
A short right from Graves.
Graves working some nice short punches in the clinch.
 Atkins is rocked!
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as Atkins controls the action.
Graves lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Atkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Graves finish him?
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!
Atkins pushes off an throws an elbow but Graves leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Atkins working aggressively here.
Atkins seems to have recovered his senses.
Graves misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Graves.
Graves pushes Atkins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Atkins is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Graves scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Graves scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Graves.
Graves cracks Atkins with a nice body shot.
Graves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Graves scores with a nice hook to the head.
Atkins takes a shot to the head.
Graves lands with a short shot to the head.
Atkins is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Graves is keeping busy.
Graves throws a big uppercut that drops Atkins! More strikes from Graves and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Atkins lies dazed against the cage as Graves celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Graves!
A very excited looking Phil Graves 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brad Foster (ranked 4866 p4p, 5383 weight class) and Pilot Test (ranked 541 p4p, 559 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brad Foster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pilot Test!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Test gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Test scores with a shoulder strike.
Foster definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Test stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Foster successfully pulls guard.
Test missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Test wants to control from the top but Foster keeps moving.
Foster will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Test seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster wants to sweep but no luck.
Test trying to control but Foster is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Test gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Foster avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Foster darts in and clinches Test up against the cage.
Test throws a punch but it's blocked by Foster.
Test tries to work over Foster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Foster has picked Test up - he's going for a ride! Foster dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Test trying to control but Foster postures up.
Test is trying to get back to full guard.
Foster looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Test is trying to get back to full guard.
Foster throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Test gets back to full guard.
Test controls Foster momentarily but Foster frees himself.
Test trying to strike off his back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Test wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Foster manages to pass to side control.
Test trying to hold on to Foster's head to control him but Foster postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Test is doing well to control the position and prevent Foster from advancing to side control.
Test won't allow Foster to pass to mount.
Test wants to control but Foster is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Foster scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foster working the head and body with strikes.
Test trying to control from the bottom.
Foster knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Test on the ground.
Foster is keen to just control but Test is a slippery customer.
Foster performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Test wants to control but Foster is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've been informed that Test has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster drops an elbow to the side of Test's head.
Test moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Foster trying to control but Test is working from the bottom.
Foster has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Test 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.
Test is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Test is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Foster defends well.
Foster works over Test with some ground and pound from guard.
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 Brad Foster will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Foster clinches up against the cage.
Test tries to pull guard but Foster holds him up against the cage and eventually Test drops back down to his feet.
Foster is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Test pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Foster changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Test fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Test closes the distance and clinches.
Test misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Test goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Test pushes Foster back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Test lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Foster backwards.
Test swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Foster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Test has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Test misses with the head strike.
Test misses with a body punch.
Test swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Test misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Test lands a left hand that snaps the head of Foster backwards.
Test struggles to land a body shot inside as Foster controls his hands.
Test misses with a punch to the body.
Test lands a right hand that snaps the head of Foster backwards.
Foster taking a breather.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Foster breaks from the clinch.
Brad Foster is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Foster shoots in looking for a takedown but Test manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Foster's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Foster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Test tries a head kick but it misses.
Test closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Test misses with a punch to the body.
Test stops a takedown attempt from Foster.
Test throws a head punch that misses.
Foster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Test darts in and clinches Foster up against the cage.
Test misses with a punch to the body.
Foster has clasped his hands together around Test's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Foster scoring with punches and elbows.
Test can't do much from the bottom here.
Foster is looking to take a break and control but Test is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Test tries to buck Foster off but Foster is having none of it.
Test gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Test wants to control but Foster is keeping busy.
Test taking some punishment here, with Foster in his half guard.
Test trying to control from the bottom.
Foster controlling the action here.
Foster not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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.
Test trying to control here.
Test looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Test gets full guard.
Test wants to sweep here but Foster controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Test holds on and takes a little breather.
Foster is stalling in the full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Foster pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Test is keeping the position for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pilot Test showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Test closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Test.
Test has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Foster blocks an uppercut.
Foster has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Test avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Test struggles to land a body shot inside as Foster controls his hands.
Foster is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Test is keeping busy.
Test misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Test creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster blocks a body shot from Test.
Test stalls.
A head punch on the inside from Test fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Test.
Test lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Foster is trying to stall.
Test tries to work over Foster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Test misses with a punch on the inside.
Test lands a hook to the side of the head.
Foster prevents a body shot from Test.
Foster has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Test avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Test tries to work over Foster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Foster wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Foster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Test misses with a hook to the ribs.
Test taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Foster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Test.
A short left from Test.
A head punch on the inside from Test fails to land.
Test misses with the head strike.
Foster tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Test throws a punch but it's blocked by Foster.
Foster blocks an uppercut.
Test misses with a hook to the ribs.
Foster blocks a body shot from Test.
Foster is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Test pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Test prevents the takedown attempt.
Foster blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Test tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Test tries to work over Foster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Test - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Test pushes Foster back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Test misses with the head strike.
Test tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Test tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Foster's elbow.
Pilot Test seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Test tries a body shot but Foster blocks it.
Test effectively controlling the action here.
Foster blocks a body shot from Test.
Foster can't get the takedown.
Test lands a takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster looking for a sweep. Not yet Foster, not yet.
Foster keeping moving, preventing Test from controlling successfully.
Test throws a big right hand that misses.
Foster tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Test trying to control but Foster is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Test throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pilot Test comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Test 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pilot Test!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lazaros Constantinou (ranked 3991 p4p, 3339 weight class) and King Mann (ranked 502 p4p, 442 weight class). Lazaros Constantinou could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to King Mann's chin.
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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lazaros Constantinou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, King Mann!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mann closes the distance looking to clinch
and Constantinou connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
 It looks like King Mann has been cut.
Mann looks to clinch
and Constantinou counters with a big right hand! Oh Mann is in trouble here! Constantinou follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lazaros Constantinou!
After winning the bout, Lazaros Constantinou 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Randy The Irritator (ranked 1990 p4p, 2012 weight class) and Jesse-James Hopson (ranked 116 p4p, 117 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hopson's choice of entrance music: Home among the gumtrees.. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Randy The Irritator!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jesse-James Hopson!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Irritator misses the shot to the body.
The Irritator moves away from the strike by Hopson.
Hopson throws a big shot that misses.
The Irritator waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hopson.
The Irritator avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Irritator was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hopson dives in and scores a takedown into The Irritator's guard.
The Irritator looking to control.
Hopson throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hopson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The Irritator avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hopson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The Irritator has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Irritator is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The Irritator might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The Irritator trying to keep a closed guard but Hopson is proving a slippery customer.
The Irritator is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hopson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The Irritator keeping moving, preventing Hopson from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hopson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches The Irritator on the side of the head.
The Irritator gets a clinch.
Hopson misses with an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopson is looking to break free of the clinch but The Irritator has double underhooks.
Hopson tries to circle away but The Irritator has him pinned against the cage.
Hopson has had enough of the clinch but The Irritator keeps him there for the moment.
The Irritator lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The Irritator breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Irritator moves away from the strike by Hopson.
Hopson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as The Irritator sprawls well. The Irritator wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hopson gets slowly back to his feet.
Randy The Irritator is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hopson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hopson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The Irritator not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Irritator has Hopson pulled in close to control his posture.
Hopson stays in close to The Irritator's body and controls the position.
Hopson tries to free his leg and advance position but The Irritator is retaining full guard.
Hopson is fighting to break The Irritator's control of his arms but The Irritator is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hopson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like The Irritator wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hopson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The Irritator moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
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.
Hopson looks to land a left hand but The Irritator moved out of range nicely.
The Irritator throwing a counter right hand but Hopson manages to avoid it.
The Irritator lands with a hook. Hopson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hopson fails to land the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from The Irritator misses the target.
Hopson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fighters circling - Hopson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Irritator throwing a counter right hand but Hopson manages to avoid it.
The Irritator throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Irritator moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Irritator lands a body shot.
The Irritator slips a straight right by Hopson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse-James Hopson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The Irritator misses with a straight left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hopson.
Hopson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Irritator is fending him off so far but Hopson persists. Nope, The Irritator circles away and we're back to standing.
Hopson cracks The Irritator with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The Irritator definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hopson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Irritator throwing a counter right hand but Hopson manages to avoid it.
Hopson 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.
The Irritator slips a straight right by Hopson.
The Irritator is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hopson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
The Irritator lands with a nice body punch.
Jesse-James Hopson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hopson clobbers The Irritator with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Irritator feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hopsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hopson moves out of range of the strikes.
Hopson clobbers The Irritator with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hopson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hopson throws a lazy right hand but The Irritator sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Irritator swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hopson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The Irritator avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hopson throws the left hand but The Irritator avoids the punch easily.
The Irritator was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hopson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Irritator.
Nice takedown defense from The Irritator. No joy for Hopson on that attempt.
The Irritator is looking to counter punch.
Randy The Irritator has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse-James Hopson.
The fighters circling - The Irritator throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Irritator blocks a jab.
The Irritator looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hopson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and The Irritator connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hopson scrambles back to his feet.
Jesse-James Hopson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Irritator staying out of range there.
It looked like The Irritator wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hopson misses with a lunging right hand
and Hopson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hopson slips a jab from The Irritator.
Hopson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but The Irritator defends it well.
Nice shot by Hopson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopson throws a right hand that misses
and The Irritator counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Irritator misses with a combination
and Hopson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The Irritator seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hopson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hopson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hopson trying to control the position from guard on top but The Irritator is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hopson with a flurry of punches that miss.
The Irritator is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The Irritator is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The Irritator is looking to stand up but Hopson isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
Hopson fails with a takedown attempt.
Hopson thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Irritator slips a straight right by Hopson.
The Irritator swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hopson throws a big shot that misses.
The Irritator was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The Irritator stuffs the takedown attempt from Hopson. Hopson gets slowly back to his feet.
Hopson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hopson throws a lazy uppercut
and The Irritator counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jesse-James Hopson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hopson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hopson throws a hook to the side of The Irritator's head but The Irritator sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Irritator swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The Irritator throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopson.
The Irritator looks to land a combination but Hopson avoids it well.
The Irritator slips a straight right by Hopson.
The Irritator displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hopson throws out the jab.
The Irritator waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hopson.
Hopson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hopson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Irritator.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hopson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Hopson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before The Irritator has time to react.
Hopson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hopson with the counter takedown but The Irritator avoids it easily.
Hopson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A counter left hand to the body from The Irritator misses its target.
Hopson misses with a looping left.
The Irritator appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The Irritator tries to move into range but Hopson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hopson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice jab there from Hopson.
The Irritator is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hopson.
The Irritator wants to clinch up but Hopson keeps it at a distance.
The Irritator scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The Irritator keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hopson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Irritator ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hopson moves away.
Hopson looks to throw the jab but The Irritator is out of range.
The Irritator slips a straight right by Hopson.
Hopson connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hopson cracks The Irritator with a good jab.
Hopson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Irritator throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hopson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Irritator.
The Irritator throws a lazy uppercut
and Hopson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Irritator is pulling down on Hopson's head. It's preventing any offense from Hopson, at least for the moment.
The Irritator continues to stall.
Hopson controlling from the top position.
The Irritator looking to control.
Hopson content to stall in guard here.
Hopson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The Irritator is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hopson is in close to The Irritator's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The Irritator trying to control the position here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hopson shoots in for a takedown but The Irritator shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hopson throws a lazy right hand but The Irritator sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Hopson misses.
Hopson throws a right hand that misses
enabling The Irritator to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse-James Hopson really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The Irritator swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Irritator misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Hopson misses the target.
The Irritator appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The Irritator looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The Irritator uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hopson.
Hopson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The Irritator throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hopson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The Irritator is trying is best to control the position here.
The Irritator is trying to stand.
Ground and pound from Hopson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Irritator keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hopson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but The Irritator does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hopson slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hopson is thwarting The Irritator's attempts to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hopson misses with a looping right.
The Irritator lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hopson at a distance.
Hopson looks to land a left hand but The Irritator moved out of range nicely.
The Irritator steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hopson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Hopson tries to counter it with a takedown but The Irritator pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hopson misses with an uppercut. The Irritator saw that one coming.
The Irritator blocks a jab.
The Irritator stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and The Irritator wants it to stay on the feet.
The Irritator throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hopson throws a hook but The Irritator blocks it.
It looked like The Irritator was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hopson.
Nice defenses there by The Irritator.
A jab from Hopson misses.
A jab from The Irritator misses.
Hopson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Irritator was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hopson lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Hopson misses.
The Irritator paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The Irritator takes a swing at Hopson's ribcage but misses.
Hopson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hopson tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Irritator sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hopson somewhat.
The Irritator slips under a jab from Hopson.
Donk. Hopson catches The Irritator right on the button with a cross.
The Irritator misses with a hook.
Hopson throws a jab but it's blocked by The Irritator.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopson scores with a nice strike.
Hopson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Irritator throws a body punch but Hopson moves out of range.
Hopson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hopson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of The Irritator's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Irritator. Hopson does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Irritator lands a lovely overhand right.
Hopson tests The Irritator's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hopson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches The Irritator on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse-James Hopson dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
The Irritator dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hopson throws a right hand that misses
and The Irritator connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hopson throws the left hand but The Irritator avoids the punch easily.
A counter left hand to the body from The Irritator misses its target.
Hopson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hopson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Irritator swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hopson shoots in looking for a takedown but The Irritator manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hopson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The Irritator swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hopson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The Irritator avoids it really well and circles away.
A quick step to the side and The Irritator tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Irritator moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Irritator decides to pull guard.
The Irritator is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hopson is aware though and is defending well.
Hopson controlling from the top position.
Jesse-James Hopson has got the better of the ground game so far.
The Irritator preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hopson throws a big right hand that misses.
The Irritator is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The Irritator has his foot on Hopson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hopson works his way back into a safe position though.
Randy The Irritator has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jesse-James Hopson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Irritator working a defensive guard here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The Irritator keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
An attempted straight right counter from The Irritator misses the target.
Randy The Irritator has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse-James Hopson.
Hopson misses with a looping left.
Hopson moves into range and connects with a jab.
The Irritator ducks under a wild hook from Hopson.
Hopson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hopson throws a hook but The Irritator blocks it.
The Irritator 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 Irritator misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopson clobbers The Irritator with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hopson shoots in but no luck this time.
Hopson throws out a loose jab but The Irritator uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Irritator throwing a counter right hand but Hopson manages to avoid it.
The Irritator gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hopson.
Hopson misses with an uppercut.
The Irritator moves out of range as Hopson strikes.
The Irritator swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slow jab from The Irritator misses its intended target.
Hopson misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from The Irritator misses the target.
The Irritator loads up on a big right hand but Hopson slips the punch.
Hopson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Irritator drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The Irritator clinches up with Hopson and pushes him back against the cage.
Hopson being controlled against the cage.
The Irritator pulls guard effortlessly.
The Irritator is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The Irritator has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hopson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hopson trying to control but The Irritator is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jesse-James Hopson.
I've got Hopson 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 William Peck scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse-James Hopson!
Jesse-James Hopson is the new bantamweight champion!
Jesse-James Hopson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Siuta (ranked 1330 p4p, 2425 weight class) and Harry Winston (ranked 198 p4p, 351 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jan Siuta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harry Winston!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siuta with a jab.
Siuta throws out a loose jab but Winston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Siuta definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Siuta lands a nice looking body shot.
Siuta throws a series of punches but Winston moves out of range.
Siuta tests Winston's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Siuta scores with a nice head shot.
Siuta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Siuta lands a head shot.
Siuta throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Winston to counter with a crisp jab.
Siuta swings away with a body shot that misses
and Winston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Winston scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Siuta cracks Winston with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Siuta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winston moves away.
Winston keeps Siuta at a distance using the push kick.
Winston misses with an attempted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Siuta misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siuta misses with a hook. Winston ducked under it nicely.
Winston throws out a counter right but Siuta avoids it with no problem.
Siuta misses with a hook. Winston ducked under it nicely.
Siuta moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWinston.
Winston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Siuta just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Siuta misses.
Siuta throws the left hand but Winston avoids the punch easily.
Winston replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Siuta blocks it well.
Siuta throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Winston on the side of the head.
Winston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Winston on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Siuta misses with an uppercut
and Winston counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Some wild striking there from Winston.
Winston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Siuta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siuta lands a glancing blow to the side of Winston's head.
Siuta misses with an uppercut. Winston saw that one coming.
Winston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Winston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Siuta.
Jan Siuta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Siuta misses with a body shot
and Winston counters with a nice uppercut.
Siuta lands a really nice looking cross but Winston seems unphased.
The fighters circling - Siuta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Siuta misses with a body punch
and Winston counters with a huge head kick that drops Siuta! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Winston!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Elijah Hill (ranked 2558 p4p, 2264 weight class) and Adam Fudge (ranked 324 p4p, 298 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Elijah Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adam Fudge!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Fudge does no damage.
Hill fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fudge to the ground. Hill is now in Fudge's guard.
Hill tries to free his leg and advance position but Fudge is retaining full guard.
Fudge really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hill. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fudge has momentary wrist control but Hill slips an elbow through the middle.
Hill is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hill lands a couple of digs.
Fudge looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hill is in close to Fudge's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hill controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hill throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fudge works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hill 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill throws a big right hand that misses.
Hill postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fudge being controlled here, momentarily.
Hill distracts Fudge with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hill in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hill working some strikes from top position.
Hill controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hill with a flurry of punches that miss.
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.
Fudge is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hill dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hill scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Fudge to see if he's OK.
Fudge trying to remain calm as Hill controls from the top position.
Hill throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Check out the look on Hill's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fudge takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hill controls the position from side control.
Hill lands a nice forearm strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hill controlling the position.
Hill in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Fudge is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Elijah Hill!
Elijah Hill 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicandro Aloisio (ranked 1229 p4p, 1035 weight class) and Anakoni Kai (ranked 59 p4p, 51 weight class). Anakoni Kai is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nicandro Aloisio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anakoni Kai!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Aloisio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Aloisio throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kai misses with a body kick.
Aloisio is looking to score with low kicks.
Aloisio throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kai counters with a leg kick.
Kai throws an overhand right that lands on Aloisio's shoulder, as Aloisio tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aloisio checks a leg kick.
Kai looks to throw a body kick
and Aloisio counters with an outside leg kick.
Aloisio misses with an uppercut
and Kai counters with a good low kick that Aloisio was not able to check.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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 Nicandro Aloisio.
Well Aloisio 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 10:9
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 10:9
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicandro Aloisio!
A very excited looking Nicandro Aloisio 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leepo Greepo (ranked 1731 p4p, 2073 weight class) and Gregoire Aebersold (ranked 254 p4p, 303 weight class). Gregoire Aebersold is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leepo Greepo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gregoire Aebersold!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Greepo.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aebersold is looking to reverse the position.
Greepo is staying tight to Aebersold's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Aebersold tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Greepo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Aebersold is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Greepo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aebersold wants to control but Greepo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Greepo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Aebersold wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greepo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Aebersold wants to get back to his feet.
Aebersold is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greepo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Aebersold is trying to escape back to his feet but Greepo uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Aebersold is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Greepo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Greepo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Aebersold tries to get to full guard but Greepo has control of the leg.
Greepo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Greepo controlling the action here.
Aebersold is looking to improve his 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Aebersold is still trying to improve position.
Greepo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Aebersold won't allow Greepo to pass to mount.
Aebersold is looking to improve his position.
Greepo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Aebersold has managed to free his arm - good work.
Aebersold works his way to full guard. Good work.
Aebersold not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aebersold looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Greepo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greepo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Greepo tries to free his leg and advance position but Aebersold is retaining full guard.
Aebersold manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Greepo manages to get himself to full guard.
Greepo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Aebersold wants to pass the guard but Greepo is keeping the position.
Aebersold preventing the sweep.
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.
Aebersold wants to pass the guard but Greepo is keeping the position.
Aebersold is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Aebersold missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Greepo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aebersold manages to get himself to full guard.
Greepo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Greepo preventing the sweep.
Greepo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
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 Leepo Greepo 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.
Aebersold instigates a clinch.
Greepo is trying to break the clinch but Aebersold is controlling him.
Aebersold throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from Aebersold as the two fighters clinch.
Greepo manages to pull guard.
Aebersold throws a big right hand that misses.
Greepo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Aebersold stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Greepo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aebersold being controlled here momentarily.
Greepo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Greepo looking for a guillotine here but Aebersold defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aebersold throws a strike but Greepo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Aebersold looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Greepo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Aebersold misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Aebersold regains full guard. Nicely done.
Greepo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Aebersold keeping moving, preventing Greepo from controlling successfully.
Aebersold is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aebersold looking for a sweep. Not yet Aebersold, not yet.
Greepo postures up.
Aebersold escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Greepo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Greepo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Greepo passes Aebersold's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Greepo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Greepo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Aebersold is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Greepo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aebersold trying to control here.
Aebersold wants to get back to full guard but Greepo has mounted him!
Aebersold tries to improve his position but instead Greepo has taken his back!
Aebersold is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Greepo gets his way!
Greepo is persistently looking for the submission but Aebersold is defending it well.
Greepo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aebersold can do to turn this around?
Aebersold is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greepo is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Greepo tightening his grip on Aebersold, looking for the choke.
Greepo looking for the choke but no joy.
Aebersold breaks Greepo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Greepo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Aebersold with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leepo Greepo 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!
Aebersold tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Greepo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Greepo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aebersold sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Greepo somewhat.
Greepo swats away the attempt to clinch by Aebersold.
Greepo tries for a takedown but Aebersold sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Aebersold tries to clinch there but Greepo circles away.
Greepo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Aebersold tries to clinch but Greepo is having none of it.
Greepo swats away the attempt to clinch by Aebersold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greepo tries to keep at a distance but Aebersold has taken the fight into the clinch.
Greepo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Aebersold just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leepo Greepo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aebersold fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Aebersold misses with a punch on the inside.
Aebersold is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aebersold trying to land knees to the body.
Aebersold lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Greepo backwards.
Aebersold ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Aebersold no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Aebersold tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Greepo wants to control from the top but Aebersold keeps moving.
Aebersold wants to sweep here but Greepo controlling him for the moment.
Aebersold is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Greepo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greepo wants to pass the guard but Aebersold is keeping the position.
Greepo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Aebersold looking for a sweep. Not yet Aebersold, not yet.
Aebersold is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Greepo is aware though and is defending well.
Aebersold tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Greepo pushing down on Aebersold's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Aebersold wants to improve his position but Greepo is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aebersold manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aebersold working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Greepo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Greepo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greepo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Greepo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Greepo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Leepo Greepo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Greepo passes Aebersold's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Aebersold is trying to stand up here but Greepo is controlling him well.
Greepo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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.
Greepo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Aebersold is looking for a sweep. Greepo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aebersold is trying to stand.
Aebersold is pressing down on Greepo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Aebersold looking for subs off his back but Greepo has passed one foot through into half guard.
Greepo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gregoire Aebersold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregoire Aebersold comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Greepo 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leepo Greepo!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Julius Kaepernick (ranked 1388 p4p, 1580 weight class) and Paul Eclaro (ranked 195 p4p, 214 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Eclaro's choice of entrance music: I'm The Boy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julius Kaepernick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Eclaro!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaepernick fails with the takedown.
Kaepernick shoots in but no luck this time.
Eclaro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kaepernick looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julius Kaepernick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eclaro lands a right hook to the body.
Kaepernick lands with a straight right. Eclaro didn't see that one coming.
Kaepernick shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Eclaro is trying to defend but Kaepernick finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eclaro is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaepernick thows an elbow strike that misses. Eclaro gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Kaepernick doesn't seem too bothered but Eclaro quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Kaepernick is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Kaepernick really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Paul Eclaro!
During a confident post fight interview, Paul Eclaro 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Davide Farina (ranked 525 p4p, 891 weight class) and Jacks Sole (ranked 74 p4p, 130 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Davide Farina!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacks Sole!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sole shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sole drives through and clinches with Farina against the cage.
Farina tries to pull guard but Sole forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sole pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sole misses with an elbow strike.
Sole throws an elbow that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Farina.
Sole misses with an elbow strike.
Farina fails to pull guard.
Sole pushes off an throws an elbow but Farina leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sole lands an elbow inside that Farina shrugs off.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farina.
Sole lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
 It looks like Davide Farina has been cut.
Farina tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davide Farina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sole throws an elbow but misses.
Sole lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sole looking to throw knees to the head but Farina is blocking nicely.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sole throws an elbow but misses.
Farina lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sole tries to land knees in the clinch but Farina avoids the damage to the body.
Farina lands a body punch.
Farina scores with a shot to the side of Sole's head.
Sole throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sole looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Farina manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Farina is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Farina working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sole doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sole manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sole trying to control the position from guard on top but Farina is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Farina working for a triangle but Sole defends it easily.
Farina working for a triangle but Sole defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sole trying to control but Farina is working from the bottom.
Farina is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Farina looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sole trying to move into half guard but instead Farina has managed to sweep!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sole being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sole working a defensive guard here.
Farina trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Farina advances to half guard.
Sole tries to get to full guard but Farina has control of the leg.
Farina content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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.
Farina throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Farina not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Farina seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sole has a hand on Farina's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Farina takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Farina throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Sole is just holding on here. Farina manages to take his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Davide Farina dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Davide Farina's cut.
That's time! Farina's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Farina moves out of range of the body kick from Sole.
Farina swings widly with a right hand
and Sole counters with a leg kick.
Farina drives through and clinches with Sole against the cage.
Farina scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sole just misses with a elbow thrown towards Farina's brow.
Farina takes an elbow to the temple.
Farina lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sole throws an elbow but misses.
Farina lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sole backwards.
Farina presses Sole against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Farina has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Farina tries to work over Sole's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Farina pulls guard.
Farina seems keen to control Sole's posture.
Sole got a little sloppy there for a moment and Farina has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sole has managed to get both his arms back between Farina's legs - danger averted.
Sole looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Farina managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farina working for a triangle but Sole defends it easily.
Farina is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Farina has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sole can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Farina is looking for a triangle but Sole pushes his legs off easily.
Sole really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Farina. 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.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Farina looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Farina swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Davide Farina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sole forces Farina back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farina.
Sole throws an elbow that misses.
Farina avoids a wild elbow strike from Sole.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sole.
Farina misses with a punch to the body.
Jacks Sole seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Farina pulls guard effortlessly.
Farina looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Farina keeping moving, preventing Sole from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sole might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Farina haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farina has his foot on Sole's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sole works his way back into a safe position though.
Farina has his foot on Sole's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sole works his way back into a safe position though.
Farina is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Farina working for a triangle but Sole defends it easily.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Farina misses with an uppercut.
Farina lands a head shot.
Sole showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Farina.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sole shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A slow jab from Sole misses its intended target.
Farina throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sole throws a nice inside leg kick.
Farina checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sole. That's going to slow Farina down.
Farina misses with a shot to the body
and Sole counters with a nice leg kick.
Sole is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Farina.
Farina dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sole. That did some damage!
Sole lands a leg kick that knocks Farina off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sole throws a leg kick which misses Farina's front leg but catches the back leg as Farina tries to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sole.
Sole uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Farina.
Farina throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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 Davide Farina will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Davide Farina's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The fighters circle momentarily. Farina darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sole drives through and clinches with Farina against the cage.
Farina swings wildly with an uppercut but Sole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sole blocking some punches.
Farina tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sole blocks an uppercut.
Farina pulls Sole into guard.
Farina trying to control the position here.
Farina is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sole is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farina is adopting a defensive guard.
Farina looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sole trying to control but Farina is working from the bottom.
Farina is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Farina has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sole can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Davide Farina overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Farina trying to control the position here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Farina is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sole.
Sole gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Farina.
Sole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farina moves into the clinch.
Farina tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sole smiles and moves away.
Farina looks to land a left hand but Sole moved out of range nicely.
Sole 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.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sole lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Farina has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Farina and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sole chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've been told by Farina's head coaches at Invictus MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A big left from Farina misses.
Sole scoring well with a low kick there.
Sole scores with a spinning back kick!
Sole bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sole moves away from the strike by Farina.
Sole will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sole goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Sole.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farina throws a jab but it's blocked by Sole.
Farina wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farina misses with a low kick.
Sole misses with a leg kick.
Sole throws a leg kick but Farina sees it coming and moves out of range.
Farina missing with a left hand there. Sole was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sole lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good work by Farina as he checks the leg kick.
Farina is looking for a counter combo.
Sole throws a leg kick that misses.
Farina throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Farina wants to clinch up but Sole keeps it at a distance.
Farina lands a nice shot to the body.
Sole slips a straight right by Farina.
Sole throws a low kick but Farina moves out of range easily.
Farina ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Farina scores with a body shot.
Farina works Sole's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sole is looking to slow Farina down with leg kicks.
Farina takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sole throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Farina throws an overhand right that lands on Sole's shoulder, as Sole tries to avoid the shot.
Farina lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Farina tries to clinch there but Sole circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sole.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sole checks a leg kick.
Farina throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sole counters with a nice leg kick.
Sole slips under a jab.
Sole clobbers Farina with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sole.
Farina attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sole throws a nice head kick!
Sole connects with a high kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Davide Farina did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Davide Farina's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sole will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Farina lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Farina misses.
Jacks Sole seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sole goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Farina fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sole just manages to avoid it.
Farina throws a low kick but Sole avoids it.
Sole finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Farina misses with a low kick as Sole jumps back.
Sole punishes Farina's body with a nice straight punch.
Farina has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sole missing with knees to the body.
Farina decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farina is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sole trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Farina throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sole escapes and throws Farina's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farina regains half guard there - taking advantage of Sole's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Sole is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Farina is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sole's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sole's back!
Sole tries to escape the position.
Farina working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sole has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Farina.
Farina is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Farina keeps control of the position as Sole tries to break free.
Sole avoids the strikes from Farina.
Sole fending off the submission attempt from Farina.
Sole tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sole looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Farina has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Farina lands strikes to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sole is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Farina.
Sole tries to roll but Farina sticks to his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farina controls the action.
Farina has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Sole wants to escape the position.
Farina misses with an elbow to the head.
Sole preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Farina.
Sole tries to escape but Farina has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sole trying to control the action but Farina just sinks the hooks in.
Farina throwing sloppy strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Davide Farina had his way with Jacks Sole in that round.
The cut man is working on Davide Farina's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sole throws a leg kick but Farina sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Farina is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Farina thumps Sole with a low kick.
Farina just misses with a punch to the body.
Sole throws a solid leg kick but Farina takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sole.
Farina was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Farina throws a right hand that misses
and Sole counters with a nice low kick that buckles Farina's knee momentarily.
Sole is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Farina swings for the body but Sole moves out of range.
Sole misses with a straight left.
A quick step to the side and Farina tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Farina fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sole looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Farina misses with an uppercut.
Sole throws a leg kick but Farina sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farina blocks a low kick nicely.
Sole on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Farina just misses with a punch to the body.
Farina fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sole throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sole misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Farina lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sole is rocked!
It looks like Jacks Sole has been cut.
Sole throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Farina counters with a big right hand! Oh Sole is in trouble here! Farina follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Davide Farina!
Davide Farina retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Davide Farina 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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