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DMMA 191 Hightower vs Vilkas 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ulysses Blazkov (ranked 3802 p4p, 3140 weight class) and Adrian Atkins (ranked 409 p4p, 362 weight class). Blazkov's entrance music is Me And The Devil. A fine choice. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ulysses Blazkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Adrian Atkins!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blazkov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blazkov wants it to stay on the feet.
Blazkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Atkins.
Atkins rushes Blazkov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Atkins looking for a takedown.
Atkins drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ulysses Blazkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Atkins.
Atkins takes a shot to the head.
Blazkov tries to work over Atkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blazkov can't find room to land a body shot as Atkins controls the action.
Atkins blocks an uppercut.
Blazkov struggles to land a body shot inside as Atkins controls his hands.
Atkins is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Blazkov is defending well.
Atkins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Blazkov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Atkins is working for takedown but Blazkov is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkins is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Blazkov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Atkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blazkov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Atkins is defending well for now.
Atkins is looking to take this one to the mat.
Blazkov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Blazkov stops a takedown attempt from Atkins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blazkov.
Blazkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blazkov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Blazkov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Atkins in his tracks.
Blazkov throws a big shot that misses.
Atkins tries to clinch up but Blazkov circles away and keeps his distance.
Atkins has closed the distance and engaged Blazkov in a clinch.
Atkins wants a takedown but no success here.
Blazkov breaks the clinch.
Atkins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blazkov's waist but Blazkov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Atkins off to one side.
Atkins rushes Blazkov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Atkins managing to block the knees to the body from Blazkov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blazkov.
Blazkov lands an elbow inside that Atkins shrugs off.
 It looks like Adrian Atkins has been cut.
Blazkov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Atkins.
Blazkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blazkov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Atkins.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atkins tries for a takedown but Blazkov manages to get underhooks.
Atkins is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blazkov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Atkins's defenses.
Blazkov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Atkins looks winded!
Atkins gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Blazkov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Blazkov throws the left hand but Atkins avoids the punch easily.
Atkins clinches.
Blazkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atkins's elbow.
Blazkov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blazkov connects with a knee to the head.
Blazkov lands with a right to the head.
Blazkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blazkov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Blazkov throws a leg kick but Atkins sees it coming and moves out of range.
Atkins throws out a counter right but Blazkov avoids it with no problem.
Atkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Blazkov.
Blazkov lands a nice shot to the body.
Blazkov misses with a low kick.
Atkins looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Atkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blazkov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Blazkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blazkov, as that shot connected.
Atkins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blazkov tries to avoid it but Atkins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blazkov to the ground. Blazkov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Blazkov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Atkins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Atkins tries to score a body lock takedown but Blazkov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Blazkov lands an elbow inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Blazkov.
Atkins is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Blazkov can't fight it off and eventually Atkins manages to take the fight to the floor. Blazkov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Blazkov keeping full guard, as Atkins tries to pass.
Blazkov trying to keep a closed guard but Atkins is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blazkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blazkov is looking to stand up but Atkins isn't so interested in that idea.
Atkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Atkins wants to control from the top but Blazkov keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Atkins being controlled here momentarily.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Adrian Atkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Blazkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ulysses Blazkov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adrian Atkins's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Atkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blazkov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Blazkov there.
Blazkov throws a chopping leg kick but Atkins manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Atkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blazkov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Atkins shoots for a takedown but Blazkov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Blazkov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Blazkov misses with a body kick.
Blazkov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Atkins ducks right into an uppercut from Blazkov.
Blazkov misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blazkov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blazkov wants it to stay on the feet.
Atkins has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Blazkov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Blazkov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Atkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blazkov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blazkov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Atkins moves into range and clinches up with Blazkov.
Atkins avoiding damage as Blazkov throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blazkov tries to land knees in the clinch but Atkins avoids the damage to the body.
Blazkov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Atkins is defending well for now.
Atkins goes for a takedown attempt but Blazkov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ulysses Blazkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Atkins.
Atkins walks into a jab.
Atkins closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Atkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blazkov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Atkins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blazkov circles away.
Atkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blazkov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ulysses Blazkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Blazkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Atkins let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Atkins tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Blazkov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Atkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blazkov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Atkins moves into range and clinches up with Blazkov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atkins.
Atkins is looking for a takedown.
Atkins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Blazkov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Atkins is breathing heavily.
Blazkov misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atkins tries for a takedown. No joy.
Blazkov can't find room to land a body shot as Atkins controls the action.
Blazkov struggles to land a body shot inside as Atkins controls his hands.
Blazkov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Atkins is defending well for now.
Blazkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blazkov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Atkins or perhaps it was just good defense by Blazkov, which made it look bad.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blazkov.
Blazkov misses with a low kick.
Blazkov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Atkins checks a low kick from Blazkov.
A little jabbing left from Atkins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Blazkov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Atkins throws a fast counter high kick but Blazkov manages to duck under it in time.
Atkins rushes Blazkov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Atkins drops down looking for an ankle pick but Blazkov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Atkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blazkov lands the left hand.
That has opened up Adrian Atkins's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blazkov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Atkins moves in looking to clinch but Blazkov pushes him off.
Blazkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Atkins can do to turn this around?
Blazkov misses with a head kick.
Blazkov lands a front kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Atkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ulysses Blazkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blazkov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Atkins.
Blazkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Atkins.
Blazkov sizes up Atkins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
An inside leg kick from Blazkov misses.
Blazkov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Atkins is able to avoid easily.
Blazkov misses with a kick to the body.
Atkins ducks under a wild hook from Blazkov.
Atkins blocks the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atkins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Blazkov as he jumps to the side.
Blazkov tries a low kick but Atkins avoids it.
Adrian Atkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blazkov loads up on a big right hand but Atkins slips the punch.
Atkins closes the distance and pushes Blazkov back into the cage.
Atkins has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Blazkov after a bit of a struggle.
Blazkov tries to land knees in the clinch but Atkins avoids the damage to the body.
Blazkov trying to land knees to the body.
Atkins blocking some punches.
Atkins blocks an uppercut.
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!
Blazkov throws a punch but it's blocked by Atkins.
Blazkov can't find room to land a body shot as Atkins controls the action.
Atkins has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Blazkov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Atkins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Blazkov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Blazkov misses with the head strike.
Atkins can't get the takedown.
Atkins blocks a body shot from Blazkov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ulysses Blazkov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Adrian Atkins's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Atkins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Blazkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Atkins can't get the takedown.
Atkins is looking to take this one to the mat.
Blazkov lands an elbow inside that Atkins shrugs off.
Blazkov lands with a light punch inside.
Blazkov stops a takedown attempt from Atkins.
Ulysses Blazkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Atkins.
Blazkov gets through Atkins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Blazkov misses with a body punch.
Blazkov struggles to land a body shot inside as Atkins controls his hands.
Blazkov misses with a body punch.
Atkins has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Blazkov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Blazkov.
Blazkov's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Blazkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atkins's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blazkov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blazkov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Blazkov throws an elbow but it misses.
Blazkov misses with a body punch.
Blazkov missing with knees to the body.
Blazkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Atkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blazkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blazkov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Atkins is able to avoid easily.
Blazkov misses with a body shot.
Atkins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Blazkov throws a hook but Atkins blocks it.
Blazkov misses with a looping left.
Atkins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Atkins walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
 Atkins is rocked!
Blazkov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Atkins's head backwards.
Atkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Blazkov finish him?
Atkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blazkov steps in with a hook that catches Atkins right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Blazkov follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Atkins looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ulysses Blazkov!
After winning the bout, Ulysses Blazkov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Adrian Atkins spoke after the fight, saying 'I get paid either way!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kauko Johan Talo (ranked 2874 p4p, 2031 weight class) and Chad Coleman (ranked 326 p4p, 242 weight class). Chad Coleman has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kauko Johan Talo's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kauko Johan Talo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Coleman!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman shoots in for a double leg but Talo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Horrible takedown attempt by Coleman or perhaps it was just good defense by Talo, which made it look bad.
Talo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Talo as he avoids it easily.
Kauko Johan Talo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Coleman.
Coleman shoots in but Talo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown but Talo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Talo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coleman.
We've been informed that Coleman has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Coleman looking to score a takedown here. Talo is defending well but Coleman drives through and ends up in Talo's guard.
Talo 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Talo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Coleman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Coleman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Talo's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Talo has his foot on Coleman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Coleman works his way back into a safe position though.
Coleman stands up over Talo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Coleman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Coleman wants to control from the top but Talo keeps moving.
Coleman throwing strikes from guard but Talo blocks nicely.
Coleman pushes down on Talo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Talo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Coleman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Talo tries to get to full guard but Coleman has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Coleman winds up and cracks Talo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Talo trying to control from the bottom.
Talo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Coleman lands with a punch from half guard.
Talo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Coleman scores with a couple of nice shots.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Coleman connects with a nice short shot to Talo's temple.
Coleman working over Talo with some ground and pound. Talo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Talo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Coleman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Coleman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Talo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Talo wants to improve his position but Coleman is controlling well.
Coleman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Talo keeps working.
Talo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Coleman lands a nice short elbow.
Coleman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Coleman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman is nestled in close to Talo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Coleman wants to free his trapped foot but Talo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Talo is trying to control but can't.
Talo taking some punishment here, with Coleman in his half guard.
 Talo is rocked!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Coleman lands a nice short elbow.
Oh Talo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Coleman controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Talo is out! Coleman gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chad Coleman!
A victorious Chad Coleman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shinji Tomoguchi (ranked 1986 p4p, 2638 weight class) and Alexander Lincoln (ranked 256 p4p, 318 weight class). Lincoln has chosen Sgt MacKenzie as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Shinji Tomoguchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Lincoln !
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lincoln displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tomoguchi throws out the jab.
Lincoln wants to slow Tomoguchi down by chopping away at his legs.
Tomoguchi takes a swing at Lincoln 's ribcage but misses.
Tomoguchi throws a right hand that misses
and Lincoln cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lincoln lands with a cross.
Lincoln slips under a jab from Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi moves in looking to clinch but Lincoln pushes him off.
Tomoguchi throws a big shot that misses.
Tomoguchi rushes Lincoln and presses him up against the cage.
Tomoguchi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tomoguchi tries a body shot but Lincoln blocks it.
A short left from Lincoln .
Tomoguchi prevents a body shot from Lincoln .
Lincoln blocks a body shot from Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lincoln struggles to land a body shot inside as Tomoguchi controls his hands.
Lincoln wants to get back to striking at distance but Tomoguchi won't allow it.
Tomoguchi misses with the head strike.
Lincoln swings wildly with an uppercut but Tomoguchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tomoguchi blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomoguchi misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Lincoln fails to land.
Lincoln pushes Tomoguchi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Tomoguchi fails to land.
Lincoln misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lincoln lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Lincoln on the inside.
Tomoguchi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lincoln s head.
Tomoguchi pushes Lincoln back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tomoguchi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lincoln 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lincoln 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tomoguchi closes the distance and clinches.
Tomoguchi throws a punch but it's blocked by Lincoln .
Lincoln misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tomoguchi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lincoln misses with the head strike.
Lincoln misses with some punches.
Tomoguchi throws a head punch that misses.
Lincoln swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lincoln goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lincoln throws a head punch that misses.
Tomoguchi tries to throw a body punch but Lincoln avoids it by throwing Tomoguchi back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Tomoguchi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lincoln tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tomoguchi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lincoln blocks a jab.
Lincoln looks to throw the jab but Tomoguchi is out of range.
Lincoln takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tomoguchi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tomoguchi with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Lincoln .
Lincoln scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tomoguchi throws a big shot that misses.
Tomoguchi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lincoln .
Tomoguchi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Donk. Lincoln catches Tomoguchi right on the button with a cross.
Tomoguchi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tomoguchi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lincoln 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tomoguchi under the eye.
Tomoguchi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tomoguchi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomoguchi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot by Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi lands with a right hand.
Lincoln wants to land a leg kick but Tomoguchi is out of range.
Lincoln lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tomoguchi tests Lincoln 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tomoguchi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lincoln lands with a nice body punch.
Lincoln misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Tomoguchi misses the target.
Lincoln fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tomoguchi walks into a stiff left hand from Lincoln .
Tomoguchi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lincoln avoids the body shot from Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Lincoln .
Lincoln uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tomoguchi.
Lincoln tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tomoguchi is able to avoid easily.
Lincoln works the jab nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tomoguchi.
Lincoln avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tomoguchi lands with a hook. Lincoln tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tomoguchi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lincoln comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lincoln is looking to chop away at Tomoguchi's legs.
A big right from Lincoln misses.
Tomoguchi looks to throw the jab but Lincoln is out of range.
Lincoln flicks out a counter leg kick but Tomoguchi steps away.
Lincoln dodges the punch combination from Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi misses with a right hand
and Lincoln counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Shinji Tomoguchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lincoln pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tomoguchi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tomoguchi ducks under a wild hook from Lincoln .
Lincoln misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tomoguchi clinches.
Lincoln breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lincoln misses with an uppercut. Tomoguchi saw that one coming.
Lincoln just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexander Lincoln will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tomoguchi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lincoln .
Tomoguchi connects with a crisp jab.
Lincoln lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tomoguchi slips under a jab from Lincoln .
Tomoguchi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tomoguchi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lincoln .
Lincoln jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tomoguchi misses with a double jab.
Tomoguchi takes the fight into the clinch.
Lincoln lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lincoln makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Tomoguchi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lincoln breaks the clinch.
Tomoguchi lands with an uppercut that bounces Lincoln off the cage and back into range.
Tomoguchi closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi blocks an uppercut.
Tomoguchi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lincoln throws a punch but it's blocked by Tomoguchi.
Lincoln blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lincoln .
Tomoguchi throws a punch but it's blocked by Lincoln .
Lincoln is trying to break free.
Lincoln manages to break the clinch.
Lincoln fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tomoguchi manages to avoid it.
Both fighters circling a little - Lincoln finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tomoguchi misses with a body shot.
Tomoguchi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tomoguchi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tomoguchi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tomoguchi prevents a body shot from Lincoln .
Lincoln breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tomoguchi scores with a nice head shot.
Lincoln misses with a hook. Tomoguchi ducked under it nicely.
Lincoln slips under a jab from Tomoguchi.
Lincoln pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tomoguchi is out of range and Lincoln settles back down.
Lincoln takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tomoguchi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lincoln avoids the body shot from Tomoguchi.
Lincoln throws a leg kick but Tomoguchi sees it coming and moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lincoln keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Lincoln was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tomoguchi.
Lincoln throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tomoguchi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lincoln swats away the attempt to clinch by Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi throws a good cross that connects.
Tomoguchi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lincoln tried to score with a low kick but Tomoguchi checks it.
Shinji Tomoguchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lincoln looks to throw the jab but Tomoguchi is out of range.
Lincoln scoring well with a low kick there.
Tomoguchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lincoln swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lincoln misses with a hook. Tomoguchi ducked under it nicely.
Tomoguchi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lincoln 's head backwards.
Tomoguchi throws a right hand that misses
and Lincoln counters with a straight right hand.
Tomoguchi misses with a double jab.
Lincoln swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tomoguchi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomoguchi moves out of range as Lincoln throws a body kick.
Lincoln attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lincoln .
Tomoguchi moves away from the strike by Lincoln .
Tomoguchi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tomoguchi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tomoguchi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tomoguchi misses with a hook. Lincoln ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Tomoguchi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lincoln keeps the fight on the outside.
Lincoln lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tomoguchi slips a jab from Lincoln .
Lincoln uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tomoguchi.
Lincoln avoids the body shot from Tomoguchi.
Lincoln gets tackled into the cage by Tomoguchi. Tomoguchi maintains the clinch.
Shinji Tomoguchi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lincoln swings wildly with an uppercut but Tomoguchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Lincoln fails to land.
Lincoln swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomoguchi digs a right hand underneath Lincoln 's ribcage. Lincoln let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tomoguchi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lincoln has a couple of punches blocked by Tomoguchi.
A short left from Tomoguchi.
Lincoln prevents a body shot from Tomoguchi.
Lincoln swings wildly with an uppercut but Tomoguchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lincoln tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lincoln tries to throw a body punch but Tomoguchi avoids it by throwing Lincoln back against the cage.
Lincoln lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tomoguchi.
Lincoln working aggressively here.
Tomoguchi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tomoguchi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lincoln 's efforts to push away.
Tomoguchi tries to work over Lincoln 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Tomoguchi fails to land.
Tomoguchi blocks a body shot from Lincoln .
Lincoln blocks an uppercut.
Lincoln tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tomoguchi avoids it.
Tomoguchi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lincoln .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alexander Lincoln will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
The crowd cheers as Lincoln lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tomoguchi doesn't seem phased though.
Tomoguchi throws a body punch but Lincoln moves out of range.
Tomoguchi scores with a jab.
Tomoguchi catches Lincoln with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jab from Lincoln .
Lincoln throws a body punch but Tomoguchi moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Tomoguchi misses its target.
Tomoguchi misses with a hook to the body
and Lincoln counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tomoguchi lands a body shot.
Tomoguchi connects with a jab.
Lincoln fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tomoguchi manages to avoid it.
Lincoln lands a nice looking body kick.
Tomoguchi throws out a loose jab but Lincoln uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lincoln steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tomoguchi.
A little jabbing left from Lincoln on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tomoguchi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lincoln with a nice calf kick.
Tomoguchi looks to throw the jab but Lincoln is out of range.
Lincoln throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheers as Lincoln lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tomoguchi doesn't seem phased though.
Tomoguchi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lincoln counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lincoln misses the shot to the body.
Tomoguchi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tomoguchi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lincoln was well out of range. Poor timing from Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tomoguchi tries to bum rush Lincoln with a series of wild strikes but Lincoln uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tomoguchi misses with a body punch
and Lincoln counters with a two punch combo.
No joy there for Tomoguchi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alexander Lincoln seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tomoguchi throws a hook but Lincoln blocks it.
Lincoln dips to his left and cracks Tomoguchi with an uppercut!
Lincoln takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tomoguchi lands a slapping body shot.
Tomoguchi misses with a jab to the body
enabling Lincoln to counter with a crisp jab.
Tomoguchi lands a nice hook to Lincoln 's body. Lincoln takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lincoln lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tomoguchi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lincoln throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tomoguchi on the side of the head.
Tomoguchi throws an off balance right hand
and Lincoln counters with a solid body kick.
A big right from Tomoguchi misses.
Lincoln keeps the fight on the outside.
Tomoguchi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tomoguchi throws a poor cross that misses
and Lincoln counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tomoguchi thinking.
Alexander Lincoln 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.
Tomoguchi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lincoln .
Lincoln scores with a leg kick.
Lincoln lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tomoguchi looks to throw the jab but Lincoln is out of range.
Tomoguchi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lincoln .
Lincoln lands an overhand right.
Tomoguchi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lincoln , pushing him back against the cage.
Tomoguchi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tomoguchi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tomoguchi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lincoln misses with the head strike.
Tomoguchi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tomoguchi misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomoguchi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tomoguchi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi working aggressively here.
Tomoguchi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lincoln misses with the head strike.
Tomoguchi blocks an uppercut.
Lincoln looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lincoln blocks a body shot from Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi scores with a shoulder strike.
Lincoln blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tomoguchi misses with the head strike.
Lincoln throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tomoguchis head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomoguchi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tomoguchi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tomoguchi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Tomoguchi.
Lincoln lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tomoguchi has a couple of punches blocked by Lincoln .
Lincoln blocking some punches.
Lincoln throws a punch but it's blocked by Tomoguchi.
Lincoln prevents a body shot from Tomoguchi.
Tomoguchi has a couple of punches blocked by Lincoln .
A head punch on the inside from Tomoguchi fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tomoguchi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lincoln escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexander Lincoln .
I've got Lincoln winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Lincoln !
A victorious Alexander Lincoln thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michael Barnes (ranked 2486 p4p, 2336 weight class) and Gustavo Figueroa (ranked 208 p4p, 197 weight class). Figueroa comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Gangsta, Gangsta - NWA kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gustavo Figueroa!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
Figueroa blocks a jab.
Figueroa tries to counter with a clinch but Barnes shakes him off and moves away.
Gustavo Figueroa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes avoids the head kick by Figueroa.
Figueroa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barnes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Figueroa cracks Barnes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes sizes up Figueroa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Figueroa lands with a good body shot.
Figueroa looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Barnes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barnes swings for the body but Figueroa moves out of range.
Figueroa tries a head kick but it misses.
A big left from Barnes misses.
Figueroa feints a jab promting Barnes to slip. Figueroa then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Barnes slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Figueroa throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figueroa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes attempts a counter takedown but Figueroa avoids it well and moves away.
Figueroa misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Figueroa misses.
Figueroa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barnes.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Figueroa moves away.
Barnes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Figueroa.
Barnes takes a swing at Figueroa's ribcage but misses.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Gustavo Figueroa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Figueroa throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barnes attempts a counter takedown but Figueroa avoids it well and moves away.
Barnes connects with the punch.
Figueroa throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot.
Barnes is looking to slow Figueroa down with leg kicks.
Figueroa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barnes avoids a kick to the body.
Figueroa throws a head kick but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Figueroa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Figueroa misses with a hook.
Barnes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Figueroa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barnes scrambles back to his feet.
Figueroa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barnes.
Barnes attempts a counter takedown but Figueroa avoids it well and moves away.
Figueroa throws a series of punches but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes lands with a cross.
Barnes throws a right and a left that Figueroa avoids nicely.
Figueroa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Figueroa throws a lazy head kick
so Barnes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Figueroa keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at Blacksmith MMA Gym 🇺🇲 inform us that Figueroa has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Barnes 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.
Barnes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Barnes throwing strikes from guard but Figueroa blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Figueroa 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.
Barnes lands a couple of elbows.
Barnes is looking to work some ground and pound but Figueroa has wrist control.
Barnes trying to control but Figueroa is working from the bottom.
Figueroa has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Barnes is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Figueroa tries a body shot but Barnes blocks it.
Barnes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Figueroa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Figueroa is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Barnes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Figueroa is looking to chop away at Barnes's legs.
Barnes attempts a counter takedown but Figueroa avoids it well and moves away.
Barnes with a nice cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Figueroa.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Figueroa misses the jab.
Barnes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Barnes ducks right into an uppercut from Figueroa.
Figueroa scores with the left hand. Barnes knows he should have avoided that one.
Figueroa throws a sloppy head kick and Barnes moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Figueroa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barnes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Figueroa lands with a nice combination. Barnes backs away looking to recover.
Barnes avoids the head kick by Figueroa.
Barnes tests Figueroa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Figueroa throws a big shot that misses.
Barnes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Figueroa throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes lands a nice shot that snaps Figueroa's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Figueroa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Figueroa misses with a kick to the body
and Barnes counters with a shoot takedown. Figueroa fights it but they end up in guard.
Figueroa is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Barnes presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Figueroa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Figueroa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Figueroa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Figueroa pushes Barnes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Barnes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Figueroa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Figueroa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barnes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Figueroa is trying to control Barnes's posture but Barnes avoids it.
Figueroa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes lands a nice forearm strike.
Michael Barnes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Figueroa defending against the ground and pound.
Figueroa regains half guard there - taking advantage of Barnes's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Figueroa wants to get back to his feet.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Figueroa is defending well.
Barnes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barnes is taking a breather. Figueroa says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Figueroa tries to kick Barnes off but Barnes keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Figueroa pushes Barnes off and gets back to his feet.
Figueroa throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Figueroa defending well as Barnes loads up on a big left hand.
Barnes connects with a leg kick.
Figueroa throws a right hand that Barnes ducks under and follows up with a left that Barnes also avoids with ease.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
Figueroa needs to keep his hands up - Barnes had a free shot at his head there.
Barnes moves away from the strike by Figueroa.
Figueroa throws a combination that misses
and Barnes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Figueroa!
Figueroa wants to get back to his feet.
Barnes scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Figueroa to see if he's OK.
Barnes trying to control the position but Figueroa is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa tries to buck Barnes off but Barnes is having none of it.
Figueroa is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Barnes working the ground and pound but Figueroa is defending the strikes.
Figueroa is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Barnes has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Barnes scores with punches from side control.
Figueroa on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Figueroa on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Figueroa some visible discomfort.
Figueroa is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Figueroa is looking for a sweep.
Figueroa defending against the ground and pound.
Barnes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barnes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Figueroa can't do much from the bottom here.
Barnes in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Figueroa regains half guard there - taking advantage of Barnes's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Barnes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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 Michael Barnes will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Barnes lands a nice looking body shot.
Figueroa cracks Barnes with an open hand slap.
Figueroa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barnes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Figueroa won't be happy with that.
Barnes taking a break here but Figueroa is having none of it and regains half guard.
Figueroa manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Figueroa defending well as Barnes loads up on a big left hand.
Figueroa throws out a counter right but Barnes avoids it with no problem.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes scores with a punch to the head.
Figueroa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barnes with a hook.
Figueroa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figueroa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Figueroa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barnes lands the left hand.
Gustavo Figueroa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barnes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Figueroa at a distance.
Barnes misses with a straight right.
Figueroa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Figueroa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barnes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Figueroa. That did some damage!
Barnes throws a right hand that misses
and Figueroa counters with a nice uppercut.
Figueroa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes.
Figueroa tries to land a front kick but Barnes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Figueroa.
Barnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barnes connects with a leg kick.
Barnes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Figueroa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barnes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily.
Barnes attempts a counter takedown but Figueroa avoids it well and moves away.
Figueroa misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
Barnes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Figueroa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes.
Figueroa swats away the attempt to clinch by Barnes.
Barnes blocks a jab.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Figueroa.
Figueroa throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Figueroa throws a right hand that misses
and Barnes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Figueroa is keeping the position.
Barnes throwing strikes from guard but Figueroa blocks nicely.
Barnes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Figueroa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Figueroa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Figueroa!
Barnes tries to bench press Figueroa off him but Figueroa keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes wants to get back to his feet but Figueroa drags him back down.
Barnes is trying to control Figueroa's posture but Figueroa avoids it.
Barnes is looking for a sweep.
Barnes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Figueroa prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
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.
Figueroa decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Figueroa throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barnes feinted with a counter takedown.
Figueroa looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
Barnes tries to counter with a takedown but Figueroa is quick to defend against it.
Figueroa throws out a loose jab but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnes swings for the body but Figueroa moves out of range.
Figueroa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Barnes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Figueroa under the eye.
Figueroa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barnes.
Figueroa misses with a hook
and Barnes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Figueroa won't be happy with that.
Figueroa is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Barnes asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Figueroa is not content to let Barnes control the position.
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 Michael Barnes.
I think Barnes 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Barnes!
Our winner, Michael Barnes, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eric Ries (ranked 1751 p4p, 1713 weight class) and Ger McDonnell (ranked 235 p4p, 228 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eric Ries!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ger McDonnell!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonnell moves out of range of the strikes.
Ries connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Ger McDonnell has been cut.
McDonnell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've been informed that McDonnell has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A big right from McDonnell misses.
McDonnell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McDonnell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ries misses with a two punch combination.
McDonnell jabs at Ries's body.
McDonnell misses with an uppercut. Ries saw that one coming.
McDonnell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McDonnell scores with a jab. Ries acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ries misses with an uppercut.
McDonnell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ries was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonnell.
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!
McDonnell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ries doesn't seem bothered though.
McDonnell stuns Ries with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by McDonnell.
McDonnell tries to bum rush Ries with a series of wild strikes but Ries uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Ries misses.
McDonnell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ries.
Ries slips under a jab from McDonnell.
McDonnell throws a right and a left that Ries avoids nicely.
Ries walks into a jab.
McDonnell ducks under a wild hook from Ries.
Ries slips a straight right by McDonnell.
McDonnell scoring well with a low kick there.
McDonnell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ries sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ries throws a lazy right hand but McDonnell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDonnell misses with a double jab.
McDonnell scores with a body shot.
An inside leg kick from McDonnell misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Ries drops his hands momentarily and McDonnell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A punch lands to the side of Ries 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McDonnell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ries manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Ries misses the target.
Good standup being displayed there by McDonnell as he connects with a hook.
McDonnell throws a hook but Ries avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for McDonnell.
McDonnell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ries.
Ries misses with an uppercut. McDonnell saw that one coming.
McDonnell unleashes a big counter combination but Ries bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McDonnell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ries finds it's way round the side to connect with McDonnell's head.
McDonnell works the jab nicely.
McDonnell throws a shot from downtown. Ries moves away and avoids it.
A big left from McDonnell misses.
McDonnell slips a jab from Ries.
Ries on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ries.
Ries throws an overhand right that lands on McDonnell's shoulder, as McDonnell tries to avoid the shot.
Ries will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McDonnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ries lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McDonnell dips to his left and cracks Ries with an uppercut!
McDonnell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ries.
McDonnell misses with a jab to the body
and Ries counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ries throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDonnell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McDonnell! But no joy.
McDonnell with a nice cross.
McDonnell thuds his right hand into Ries's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonnell throws a hook to the side of Ries's head but Ries sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ries fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McDonnell on the side of the head.
A big left from Ries misses.
McDonnell appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McDonnell lands an overhand right.
Ries misses with a hook
and McDonnell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ries walks into a left hand.
McDonnell misses with a hook. Ries ducked under it nicely.
Ger McDonnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ries misses with a combination
letting McDonnell counter with a right hand.
Ries is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McDonnell lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McDonnell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonnell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ries takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McDonnell staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ger McDonnell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ger McDonnell's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McDonnell moves out of range of the strikes.
McDonnell looks to score with a jab to the body but Ries is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Ries on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ries takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonnell. Ries does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. McDonnell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McDonnell misses with a wild body shot.
Ries throws a counter high kick but McDonnell was just alert enough to avoid it.
Ries looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McDonnell lands a nice shot that snaps Ries's head back.
McDonnell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ries throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonnell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ries.
Good leg kick by McDonnell.
McDonnell moves away from the strike by Ries.
McDonnell appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ries misses with a double jab
and McDonnell counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ries misses with an uppercut
and McDonnell counters with a straight right hand.
McDonnell finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McDonnell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ries stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ries throws a leg kick that is checked
and McDonnell counters with a straight right hand.
Ries displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonnell throws out the jab.
McDonnell misses with a hook. Ries ducked under it nicely.
McDonnell thuds his right hand into Ries's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ries goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McDonnell doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McDonnell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ries loads up on a big right hand but McDonnell slips the punch.
McDonnell staying out of range there.
McDonnell misses with a wild body shot.
Ries was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ries pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ries throws a head kick that McDonnell semi-blocks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonnell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ries.
McDonnell's corner calls for a 1-2. McDonnell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ries misses with a hook. McDonnell ducked under it nicely.
Ries swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McDonnell.
McDonnell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McDonnell throws a body shot but no joy.
Ries throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McDonnell throws a right hand that Ries ducks under and follows up with a left that Ries also avoids with ease.
McDonnell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ries takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ries showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDonnell.
Ries loads up on a big right hand but McDonnell slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ries bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McDonnell's head backwards.
Ries lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McDonnell throws a body punch but Ries moves out of range.
McDonnell throws a body punch but Ries moves out of range.
Ries throwing a counter right hand but McDonnell manages to avoid it.
Ries pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ries takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McDonnell throws a body punch but Ries moves out of range.
Ries misses with a double jab.
McDonnell is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ries with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from McDonnell misses the target.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ries might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A big right from Ries misses.
McDonnell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDonnell with a jab.
McDonnell lands with a right hand.
Ries takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ries takes one on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ries looks to land a right hand but McDonnell moved out of range.
McDonnell throws a nice looking combination but Ries bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ries just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonnell connects with a crisp jab.
McDonnell wants to land a leg kick but Ries is out of range.
Ries pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDonnell connects with the punch.
Good shot there by McDonnell.
Ries lands a jab to the nose.
McDonnell throws a looping overhand right but Ries ducks down to avoid it.
McDonnell misses with a looping left.
McDonnell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ries at a distance.
McDonnell slips under a jab from Ries.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ger McDonnell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ger McDonnell's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A swing and a miss from McDonnell.
A slow jab from Ries misses its intended target.
It seemed like McDonnell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McDonnell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ries's hands.
Ries slips under a jab.
Ries misses the shot to the body.
A left lands for McDonnell.
McDonnell tries to bum rush Ries with a series of wild strikes but Ries uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McDonnell slips under a jab.
McDonnell unleashes a big counter combination but Ries bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice defenses there by McDonnell.
Ries jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. McDonnell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McDonnell lands a jab to Ries's midsection.
Ger McDonnell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ries throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDonnell counters with a left to the body.
Ries needs to keep his hands up - McDonnell had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ries blocks a head kick by McDonnell.
Ries displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonnell throws out the jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from McDonnell.
Ries loads up on a big right hand but McDonnell slips the punch.
McDonnell lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A punch lands to the side of Ries 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A head kick misses from Ries.
Ries swings widly with a right hand
and McDonnell counters with a nice uppercut.
Ries pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ries ducks under a wild hook from McDonnell.
Ries swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ries uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonnell.
The fighters circle momentarily. McDonnell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ries takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!
Ries doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ries checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Ries misses the target.
Ries tries a head kick but it misses.
A big left from McDonnell misses.
McDonnell punishes Ries's body with a nice straight punch.
McDonnell dips to his left and cracks Ries with an uppercut!
A low kick lands for McDonnell.
Ries throws a jab when McDonnell was well out of range.
Ries pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ries misses the jab.
Ries has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McDonnell finds it's way round the side to connect with Ries's head.
Good standup being displayed there by McDonnell as he connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ries takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ries throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McDonnell lands a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Ries misses the target.
Nice straight punches there by McDonnell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McDonnell.
McDonnell fails to land with a series of punches.
Ries throws a big shot that misses.
McDonnell misses the shot to the body.
McDonnell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ries takes one to the side of the head.
Ries throws a predictable looking body shot
and McDonnell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ries tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt 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!
Ries waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonnell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ries swings for the body but McDonnell moves out of range.
Ries tries to move into range but McDonnell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ries misses with a hook to the body
enabling McDonnell to counter with a crisp jab.
A leg kick checked by McDonnell.
McDonnell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ries on the side of the head.
McDonnell throws a hook to the side of Ries's head but Ries sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDonnell moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McDonnell lands with a kick to the temple. Ries shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jab, jab by McDonnell - just one landing.
Ries gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McDonnell.
Ries goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That has opened up Ger McDonnell's cut even more.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ries throws a poor cross that misses
letting McDonnell counter with a right hand.
Eric Ries has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDonnell catches Ries with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ger McDonnell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McDonnell has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ger McDonnell!
During a confident post fight interview, Ger McDonnell thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kim Jones (ranked 940 p4p, 1133 weight class) and Kokkoro Kirin (ranked 55 p4p, 60 weight class). Kokkoro Kirin told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kim Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kokkoro Kirin!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirin throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kirin misses the jab.
Kirin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kirin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as Kirin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones doesn't seem phased though.
Kirin scores with a nice right hand.
A big right from Kirin misses.
Kirin scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kirin misses with a low kick.
Kirin misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Kokkoro Kirin has been cut.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kirin throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Kirin is looking to clinch.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Kirin throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Kirin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirin misses with a body shot
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kirin misses with an uppercut
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kirin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Kirin misses with a body shot.
Kirin swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Kirin misses with a straight left.
Kirin misses with a looping left.
Kirin swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Kirin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kirin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kirin slips a straight right by Jones.
Jones takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A slow jab from Kirin misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Jones misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Kirin wants to land a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Jones throws a body punch but Kirin moves out of range.
Kirin misses with a body shot
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kirin swinging wildly here.
A jab from Kirin misses.
Kirin throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Kirin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Kirin misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Kirin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kirin punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Kirin throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jones defending well as Kirin loads up on a big left hand.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirin misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kirin looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Kirin lands a nice shot to the body.
Kirin misses with a low kick.
Jones takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kirin missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kirin throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Jones misses the target.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kirin.
Kirin missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kirin scores with a jab to the head.
Jones is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kirin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirin moves out of range as Jones throws a body kick.
Kirin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kirin misses with a body shot.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones blocks a jab.
Jones is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kirin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by Kirin there.
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kirin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kirin there as he acknowledges the shot.
That has opened up Kokkoro Kirin's cut even more.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Kirin.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jones slips under a jab from Kirin.
A counter left hand to the body from Jones misses its target.
Kirin throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Kirin with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kokkoro Kirin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kokkoro Kirin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kirin throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It appears Jones was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kirin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones walks into a stiff left hand from Kirin.
Kokkoro Kirin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kirin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Jones misses the target.
Kirin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Kirin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kirin scoring well with a low kick there.
Kirin misses with a right hand
and Jones counters with a series of strikes that sends Kirin to the canvas! Jones follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Kirin is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirin can't keep his opponent in guard - Jones advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jones is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kirin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jones.
Kirin wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jones controlling the pace.
Kirin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kirin.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kirin is keeping the position for now.
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.
Jones wants to control from the top but Kirin keeps moving.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Kirin is keeping the position.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kirin 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.
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Kirin manages to avoid it.
Jones slips a straight right by Kirin.
Kokkoro Kirin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirin misses with an uppercut
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kirin scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The cut above Kokkoro Kirin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kirin misses with a hook to the body
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kirin.
Kirin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kirin misses the jab.
Kirin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kirin misses with a lunging right hand
and Kirin is countered with a crisp right hand from Jones that sends him to the canvas! Jones follows him to the mat into side control.
Kirin is still in real trouble! Can Jones finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones works to advance to full mount. Kirin defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Kirin seems to have recovered his senses.
Jones controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirin is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirin is desperately trying to improve his position but Jones has a good base and remains in mount.
Kim Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kirin turns into him and now he's in Jones's guard.
Kirin trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kokkoro Kirin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kirin throws an off balance right hand
and Jones counters with a good low kick that Kirin was not able to check.
Kirin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Jones avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A big right from Kirin misses.
Jones feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kirins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kirin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirin misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Jones misses the target.
Kirin throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kirin loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Nice straight punches there by Kirin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kirin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kirin.
Kirin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Kirin.
Kirin scores with a jab to the body.
Kirin throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kirin on the side of the head.
Kirin cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Kirin with a hook.
Kirin throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kirin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
Jones throws out a powerful jab.
Kirin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kirin misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kirin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kirin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Kirin misses.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kirin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a crisp right that sends Kirin to the canvas! Jones follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kim Jones!
Kim Jones spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tiago Lima (ranked 1589 p4p, 2037 weight class) and Vlastimil Vyr (ranked 80 p4p, 102 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tiago Lima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vlastimil Vyr!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lima slips under a jab.
Lima uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vyr.
Lima misses with a leg kick.
Lima scores with a sloppy right hand. Vyr should have avoided that one.
It looks like Vlastimil Vyr has been cut.
Lima looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vyr lands with an overhand left.
 It looks like Tiago Lima has been cut.
Vyr misses the shot to the body.
Lima is looking to counter punch.
Vyr throws out a loose jab but Lima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vyr dodges the punch combination from Lima.
Vyr misses with an uppercut
and Lima counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Vyr. That snapped Lima's head back.
Vyr clinches with his opponent.
Vyr misses with a knee to the head.
Lima breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vyr misses with a lunging right hand
and Lima counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lima digs a good body shot into Vyr's ribs.
Vyr looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vyr misses with a lunging right hand
and Lima counters with a crisp right hand that drops Vyr! Lima lets Vyr back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Vyr is rocked!
Lima weaves into range and cracks Vyr right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Vyr goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Lima is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tiago Lima!
A relieved looking Tiago Lima thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Lalime (ranked 1152 p4p, 1523 weight class) and Ki Ruyjini (ranked 168 p4p, 233 weight class). Ruyjini has chosen 修羅ã®èŠ± Shura no hana by Meiko Kaji as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Anthony Lalime!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ki Ruyjini!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lalime throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lalime looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lalime's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ruyjini under the eye.
Lalime looks to land a right hand but Ruyjini moved out of range.
Ruyjini connects with a body shot that sends Lalime's belly button to the back.
Lalime checks a leg kick.
It looked like Lalime wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lalime lands a jab to the nose.
Ruyjini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lalime.
Lalime takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lalime fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lalime displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ruyjini throws out the jab.
Ki Ruyjini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruyjini jabs Lalime right on the nose. Lalime blinks but takes it well.
Ruyjini uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lalime.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lalime lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruyjini scores with a nice head shot.
Ruyjini misses with a straight right.
Lalime takes a swing at Ruyjini's ribcage but misses.
Lalime tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruyjini was well out of range. Poor timing from Lalime.
Ruyjini misses with the combination.
Lalime closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ruyjini.
Lalime is rocked!
Lalime smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lalime closes the distance and clinches.
Lalime lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lalime misses with a punch to the body.
Ruyjini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lalime throws a looping overhand right but Ruyjini ducks down to avoid it.
Ruyjini missing with a left hand there. Lalime was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Lalime.
Lalime was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ruyjini uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lalime.
Lalime throws a shot from downtown. Ruyjini moves away and avoids it.
Nice shot by Ruyjini.
Ruyjini lands with an uppercut that bounces Lalime off the cage and back into range.
Ruyjini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lalime moves away.
Lalime blocks the body kick.
Ruyjini throws out a powerful jab.
Oh Lalime is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lalime fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruyjini manages to avoid it.
Lalime checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lalime seems to have got his legs back now.
Ruyjini takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ruyjini is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lalime had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Ruyjini moves out of range as Lalime strikes.
Ruyjini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Lalime tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruyjini has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ruyjini tries a low kick but Lalime avoids it.
Lalime connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Ki Ruyjini has been cut.
A big right from Ruyjini misses.
Lalime takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ruyjini throws a jab when Lalime was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruyjini. Lalime does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruyjini takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lalime throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruyjini avoids the body shot from Lalime.
A big left from Ruyjini misses.
Lalime throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Ruyjini to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruyjini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lalime manages to avoid it.
Ruyjini scores with a punch to the head.
Ruyjini throws a lazy uppercut
and Lalime counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lalime throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ruyjini throws a big shot that misses.
Lalime moves in looking to clinch but Ruyjini pushes him off.
Lalime moves out of range of the strikes.
Ruyjini just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ki Ruyjini will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ki Ruyjini's cut.
That's time! Lalime's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ruyjini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lalime swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lalime jabs at Ruyjini's body.
Ruyjini misses with a looping right.
Lalime takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ruyjini takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lalime drives through and clinches with Ruyjini against the cage.
Lalime misses with an elbow strike.
Lalime's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ruyjini works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruyjini throws out a loose jab but Lalime uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Ruyjini misses.
A little feinted left hand from Lalime on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lalime checks a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Lalime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruyjini lands the left hand.
Lalime connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lalime throws a looping overhand right but Ruyjini ducks down to avoid it.
Lalime gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ruyjini.
Lalime misses with a body shot.
A jab lands there for Ruyjini.
Ruyjini misses with a lunging right hand
and Ruyjini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ruyjini takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lalime throws a hook but Ruyjini avoids it easily.
Ruyjini moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ruyjini thuds his right hand into Lalime's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two 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!
Ruyjini cracks Lalime with an open hand slap.
Ruyjini throws a big shot that misses.
Ruyjini will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lalime seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ruyjini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lalime.
Lalime keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ruyjini.
Lalime swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ruyjini moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ruyjini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Lalime wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lalime walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Ruyjini drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Lalime swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Ruyjini's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Lalime!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hjallis Kalske (ranked 258 p4p, 380 weight class) and Swole Ricky Martin (ranked 39 p4p, 61 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hjallis Kalske!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Swole Ricky Martin!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kalske closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kalske working the ground and pound from side control.
Kalske misses with the ground and pound.
Martin wants to control but Kalske postures up.
Kalske scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Martin to see if he's OK.
Kalske in side control, throwing shots but Martin defends.
Kalske tries to move into full mount but can't pass Martin's legs.
Martin managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kalske.
Martin looking for a sweep but Kalske has passed into full mount! Oh no!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalske misses with a head shot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalske throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kalske misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Martin tries to hold on but Kalske postures up.
Martin holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kalske tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kalske throws some wild stikes that Martin manages to avoid easily.
Kalske throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Martin because Kalske loaded up on that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kalske.
Martin takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Martin wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kalske.
Kalske looking to ground and pound but Martin is blocking nicely.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kalske cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kalske scoring with strikes but Martin is staying in there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalske sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Poor strikes thrown by Kalske there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Kalske there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Martin holds on, trying desperately to control.
Martin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kalske landing strikes from the mount and Martin is in trouble!
Kalske throwing strikes here but Martin is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kalske working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kalske moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Martin has worked his arm free - good work by Martin!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalske with the ground and pound but Martin regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Kalske is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Martin sees it coming and defends easily.
Kalske throws a strike but Martin avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Martin keeping moving, preventing Kalske from controlling successfully.
Kalske throws a strike but Martin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hjallis Kalske dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Kalske with the inside leg kick.
Martin misses with a looping left.
Martin throws a hook but Kalske blocks it.
No luck for Kalske with that takedown attempt.
Kalske looks to throw the jab but Martin is out of range.
Martin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Martin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Martin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kalske takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Martin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Martin checks a low kick from Kalske.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalske cracks Martin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Martin scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martin misses with a looping right.
Martin throws a jab but it's blocked by Kalske.
Martin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Martin checks the leg kick.
Kalske is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martin can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalske misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Martin misses the shot to the body.
Kalske is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martin.
Martin throws a hook to the side of Kalske's head but Kalske sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kalske on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Martin. Martin obviously looking to wear him down.
Kalske misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martin.
Kalske checks the leg kick.
Kalske walks forward, straight into a front kick from Martin.
Kalske listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Martin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kalske checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kalske ducks under a wild hook from Martin.
Martin thumps Kalske with a low kick.
Kalske is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kalske misses with a body shot.
Kalske fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Martin sprawls well initially but Kalske persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalske lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalske lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kalske.
Kalske throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Martin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kalske.
Kalske wants to control but Martin is keeping him busy.
Martin wants to improve his position but Kalske is controlling well.
Kalske throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kalske throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalske lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kalske wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martin keeps working.
Kalske sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Martin defending well though.
Kalske thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Martin's head.
Kalske working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kalske lands a nice short elbow.
Kalske looks to land a strike but Martin avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kalske is looking to pass into half guard but Martin pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Martin is in guard.
Kalske is trying to keep Martin in close.
Kalske throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Martin escapes and throws Kalske's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kalske tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hjallis Kalske will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Martin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kalske sizes up Martin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Martin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kalske.
Kalske decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kalske not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Martin is looking for a sweep. Kalske is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Martin is controlling Kalske's trapped leg to prevent Kalske from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalske is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kalske scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalske working over Martin with some ground and pound. Martin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Martin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kalske scores with a couple of nice shots.
Martin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kalske is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kalske throwing shots but Martin is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kalske takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kalske wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martin keeps working.
Martin is trying to control but can't.
Martin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kalske looking to sit in guard and control but Martin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hjallis Kalske overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kalske is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kalske has an active guard here but Martin has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kalske tries to roll over but Martin keeps him under control.
Martin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kalske tries to roll over but Martin keeps him under control.
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.
Kalske gets back to full guard.
Kalske tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kalske is working hard here to advance position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kalske looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Martin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kalske pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kalske crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Martin - the referee stops the clock and Kalske gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Martin. Kalske manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Martin looks to throw the jab but Kalske is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Kalske on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Swole Ricky Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martin tries to land a front kick but Kalske steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hjallis Kalske showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kalske, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hjallis Kalske!
Hjallis Kalske thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Hightower (ranked 150 p4p, 281 weight class) and Deividas Vilkas (ranked 27 p4p, 42 weight class). Hightower comes to the cage accompanied by The Power. The crowd seem to be enjoying Vilkas's choice of entrance music: Fortunate Son. Jason Hightower has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jason Hightower!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Deividas Vilkas!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vilkas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hightower takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vilkas misses with a right hand
and Hightower counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Vilkas throws a wild body kick that Hightower sees coming a mile off.
Hightower throws a quick counter kick to the body but Vilkas avoids it.
Hightower uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Deividas Vilkas has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Hightower. Those never looked like landing.
Hightower misses with an uppercut
and Vilkas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilkas misses with a kick to the body
and Hightower counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hightower takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilkas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hightower.
Vilkas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hightower bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Vilkas! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hightower loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hightower prevents Vilkas from getting back to his feet.
Hightower throws an elbow that misses. Vilkas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hightower's guard. Nice move by Vilkas!
Vilkas content to stall in guard here.
Hightower has Vilkas pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vilkas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vilkas has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hightower is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vilkas content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilkas trying to move into half guard but instead Hightower has managed to sweep!
Hightower has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hightower throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vilkas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hightower.
Hightower preventing the sweep.
Vilkas pulls Hightower in close to his closed guard and prevents Hightower from doing any damage or advancing position.
Vilkas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Vilkas trying to control the position.
Hightower will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hightower throws a big right hand that misses.
Vilkas looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hightower puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hightower missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hightower thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vilkas's head.
Vilkas tries to roll over but Hightower keeps him under control.
Vilkas is trying is best to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hightower missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vilkas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hightower.
Vilkas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Hightower dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Deividas Vilkas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hightower looks to land a body kick but Vilkas moved away.
Vilkas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hightower keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hightower throws a lazy right hand but Vilkas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hightower misses with a combination
and Vilkas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hightower scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Hightower misses
letting Vilkas counter with a right hand.
Hightower fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vilkas manages to avoid it.
Hightower is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vilkas can do to turn this around?
Nice defenses there by Hightower.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilkas on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hightower throws a series of punches but Vilkas avoids them all with ease.
A little jabbing left from Vilkas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hightower scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Hightower.
Vilkas throws a chopping leg kick but Hightower manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vilkas misses with a hook
and Hightower connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hightower throws a lazy head kick
and Vilkas makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hightower really felt that one!
A telegraphed right hand from Hightower misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Vilkas lands but Hightower takes it in his stride.
Nice jab there from Vilkas.
Vilkas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hightower manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vilkas throws a poor cross that misses
and Hightower connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vilkas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hightower takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hightower connects with a looping right hand.
Vilkas swings for the body but Hightower moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hightower throws out a loose jab but Vilkas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vilkas lands a nice looking body kick.
Vilkas thows a leg kick but Hightower checks it
and Hightower lands a stunning uppercut that sends Vilkas to the mat!
Vilkas is rocked!
Hightower sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vilkas defending well though.
Vilkas is still in real trouble! Can Hightower finish him?
Vilkas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vilkas seems to have recovered his senses.
Vilkas wants to sweep here but Hightower controlling him for the moment.
Vilkas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hightower wants to control from the top but Vilkas keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vilkas is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hightower trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hightower throwing strikes but missing.
Vilkas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hightower in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vilkas managing to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hightower takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Hightower dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Deividas Vilkas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hightower on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A left and a right from Vilkas both land. Nice combination.
Jason Hightower is winning the standup battle so far.
Hightower throws a body punch but Vilkas moves out of range.
Hightower lunges at Vilkas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vilkas's hand.
A punch lands to the side of Hightower 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hightower.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hightower lands a slapping body shot.
Hightower keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hightower throws a leg kick but Vilkas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vilkas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilkas scores with a body shot.
Vilkas wants to clinch up but Hightower keeps it at a distance.
Vilkas closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hightower counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That kick from Vilkas tenderised Hightower's leg. Hightower is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hightower takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vilkas throws a sloppy head kick and Hightower moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Hightower on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hightower misses with a double jab.
Hightower is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hightower throws a looping overhand right but Vilkas ducks down to avoid it.
Hightower throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hightower moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Vilkas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hightower looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hightower pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vilkas explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hightower.
Hightower misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vilkas! But no joy.
Hightower throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vilkas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hightower.
And Vilkas responds with a good body kick, but Hightower manages to step out the way in time.
Hightower looks to throw the jab but Vilkas is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Vilkas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vilkas throws a right hand that misses
enabling Hightower to counter with a crisp jab.
Vilkas throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Vilkas lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hightower misses with the combination.
Vilkas throws a low kick but Hightower moves out of range easily.
Vilkas lands a nice looking body kick.
Vilkas throws a wild body kick that Hightower sees coming a mile off.
Vilkas misses with a few strikes there.
Vilkas sizes up Hightower with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hightower catches Vilkas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jason Hightower did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Deividas Vilkas's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Vilkas.
Hightower cracks a nice hook into Vilkas's ribs.
Vilkas misses with a head kick.
Vilkas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hightower manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Vilkas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hightower bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vilkas's head.
Hightower is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilkas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hightower.
A shot to the liver by Hightower. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hightower blocks a head kick by Vilkas.
Vilkas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vilkas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vilkas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hightower.
Crunch! Hightower slams his shin into Vilkas's torso.
Hightower attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vilkas is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Hightower and Vilkas goes tumbling to the canvas! Hightower follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hightower throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hightower is trying to control. Vilkas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hightower thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vilkas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vilkas is looking to escape.
Vilkas controlling the position for now.
Hightower is taking a breather. Vilkas says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Vilkas trying to control but Hightower postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hightower catches Vilkas napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Vilkas to the canvas!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hightower working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vilkas keeping moving, preventing Hightower from controlling successfully.
Vilkas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hightower throws an elbow that misses. Vilkas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hightower's guard. Nice move by Vilkas!
Vilkas trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hightower's guard.
Vilkas 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vilkas wants to control from the top but Hightower keeps moving.
Hightower has control of Vilkas's left arm, preventing Vilkas from doing any damage.
Vilkas controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Hightower had his way with Deividas Vilkas in that round.
The cut man is working on Deividas Vilkas's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Vilkas thows a body kick. Hightower tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Vilkas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hightower throws out the jab.
Hightower goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hightower pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Vilkas. Hightower shrugs it off though.
Hightower misses with a right hand
and Vilkas counters with a good, hard body kick but Hightower shrugs it off.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilkas misses with an uppercut. Hightower saw that one coming.
Hightower rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vilkas counters with a left and a right that stings Hightower.
Hightower throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vilkas counters with a right hand to the body.
Hightower throws an off balance right hand
and Vilkas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Hightower 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hightower ducks under a wild hook from Vilkas.
Vilkas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vilkas just misses with a punch to the body.
Hightower is looking to counter punch.
Deividas Vilkas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vilkas lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hightower takes a step back to recover.
Vilkas connects with a nice looking jab.
Vilkas lands a big right hook! Hightower looks hurt but is still standing! Vilkas lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Hightower falls down and Vilkas dives in with a huge hammer fist! Hightower's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Vilkas runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Deividas Vilkas!
Deividas Vilkas is the new heavyweight champion!
Deividas Vilkas thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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