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AFC #12 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zol Pepper (ranked 25338 p4p, 4962 weight class) and Eugenio Roth (ranked 652 p4p, 601 weight class). Zol Pepper could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Eugenio Roth's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zol Pepper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eugenio Roth!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pepper is trying hard to land a takedown here. Roth sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Roth only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Pepper goes for a double leg but Roth avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Roth continues to drive forward.
Roth unleashes a big counter combination but Pepper bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pepper gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Roth regains guard.
Pepper throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Roth wants to stand and escape but Pepper is having none of it.
Pepper trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pepper throws a big right hand that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Roth can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pepper scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth keeping moving, preventing Pepper from controlling successfully.
Pepper stands up over Roth, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pepper throws an elbow that misses. Roth uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pepper's guard. Nice move by Roth!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roth pushing down on Pepper's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pepper trying to hold on to Roth's head to control him but Roth postures up.
Pepper tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Roth is pressing down on Pepper's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pepper is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pepper wants to improve his position but Roth is controlling well.
Pepper makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pepper.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pepper trying to control the position.
Pepper keeping moving, preventing Roth from controlling successfully.
Roth is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Pepper's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Roth stands up and waves to Pepper to follow him.
Pepper fails with a takedown attempt.
Roth is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zol Pepper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pepper is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Roth's half guard.
Pepper throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Roth kicks Pepper off and gets back to his feet.
Pepper shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Roth pinned against the cage. Roth gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pepper moves into range and clinches up with Roth.
Pepper jumps guard and drags Roth to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pepper wants to sweep here but Roth controlling him for the moment.
Pepper controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roth's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Roth trying to control but Pepper is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Zol Pepper will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pepper fails with the takedown.
Pepper tries to keep at a distance but Roth has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pepper changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Roth fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pepper shoots in for a double leg but Roth sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zol Pepper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pepper tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Roth swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pepper drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pepper 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.
Pepper trying to control the position from guard on top but Roth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pepper throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roth works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pepper wants to control from the top but Roth keeps moving.
Pepper is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pepper loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pepper connects with a couple of short punches.
Roth pushes Pepper off and scrambles back to his feet.
Pepper fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Roth flicks out a counter leg kick but Pepper steps away.
Pepper is trying hard to land a takedown here. Roth sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pepper or perhaps it was just good defense by Roth, which made it look bad.
Roth throws a fast counter high kick but Pepper manages to duck under it in time.
Roth lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pepper's sensitive parts.
Roth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pepper, pushing him back against the cage.
Roth gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pepper.
Pepper has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Roth is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Roth lands a good knee to the midsection. Pepper won't want to take too many of those.
Roth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roth clinches with his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roth taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Roth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roth gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pepper.
Roth lands an elbow inside.
 It looks like Zol Pepper has been cut.
Pepper takes an elbow to the forehead.
Roth lands a nice knee to the body.
Pepper takes a knee to the side of the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Roth. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Roth lands an elbow that stopped Pepper in his tracks for a moment.
Roth breaks from the clinch.
Roth closes the distance and clinches.
Roth manages to break the clinch.
Pepper gets tackled into the cage by Roth. Roth maintains the clinch.
A short uppercut from Pepper.
Pepper is looking to take this one to the mat.
Eugenio Roth seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Roth breaks the clinch.
Roth has managed to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roth lands an elbow that stopped Pepper in his tracks for a moment.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Roth.
Roth stalls.
Pepper jumps guard but Roth stands there with Pepper around his waist. Pepper gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pepper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roth utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Pepper has Roth pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Roth manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Roth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Roth manages to break the clinch.
Roth closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Roth lands a body punch in the clinch.
Roth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Roth rushes Pepper and presses him up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eugenio Roth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zol Pepper's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Roth lands a shoulder strike.
Pepper drops down looking for an ankle pick but Roth pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pepper fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Roth is looking for the big counter here.
Zol Pepper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roth moves into range and clinches up with Pepper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice elbow from Roth.
Pepper manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Pepper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Roth wanted to stand there but Pepper had control of the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Roth has gone for a leg lock! Pepper slips out almost immediately though and dives into Roth's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pepper throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Roth wants to stand and escape but Pepper is having none of it.
Roth keeping moving, preventing Pepper from controlling successfully.
Pepper throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Roth really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pepper. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pepper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pepper will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Roth has momentary wrist control but Pepper slips an elbow through the middle.
Pepper lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pepper throwing strikes but missing.
Pepper is looking to work some ground and pound but Roth has wrist control.
Pepper is looking to work some ground and pound but Roth has wrist control.
Pepper lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Roth keeping moving, preventing Pepper from controlling successfully.
Pepper missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zol Pepper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pepper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roth is keeping the position for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Roth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pepper feints and as Roth raises his hands in defense, Pepper changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pepper trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pepper throws a big elbow that misses.
Pepper throws a big right hand that misses.
Pepper with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pepper throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pepper throwing strikes but missing.
Pepper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pepper accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pepper postures up and lands a big shot to Roth's brow.
Pepper trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Roth manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Roth wants to control from the top but Pepper keeps moving.
Roth controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pepper trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zol Pepper showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pepper 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eugenio Roth!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clack Clack (ranked 3608 p4p, 4424 weight class) and Dax Monroe (ranked 417 p4p, 471 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Clack Clack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dax Monroe!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clack displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monroe throws out the jab.
Clack gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Clack swings wildly with an uppercut but Monroe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clack 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.
Monroe working aggressively here.
Monroe blocks an uppercut.
Clack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Monroe.
Clack scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Clack as Monroe tries to tie him up.
Clack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Monroe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Monroe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clack lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clack scores with a shoulder strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Clack misses with a punch on the inside.
Monroe pushes Clack back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Clack cracks Monroe with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monroe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Clack softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monroe.
Clack throws a punch but it's blocked by Monroe.
Clack stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Monroe throws a punch but it's blocked by Clack.
Clack dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Monroe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Monroe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clack misses with the head strike.
Clack pushes Monroe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Monroe has a couple of punches blocked by Clack.
Clack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Clack.
Monroe looks winded!
A nice right hand lands inside from Clack.
Monroe takes a shot to the head.
Monroe misses with the head strike.
Clack can't find room to land a body shot as Monroe controls the action.
Clack scores with a shot to the side of Monroe's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clack lands a left hand that snaps the head of Monroe backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clack misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clack cracks Monroe with a nice body shot.
Clack lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Clack misses with some punches.
Monroe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clack lands a left hand that snaps the head of Monroe backwards.
Monroe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Clack lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Monroe backwards.
 Monroe is rocked!
Clack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clack softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Monroe is still on wobbly legs! Can Clack finish him?
Monroe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clack swings wildly with an uppercut but Monroe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clack cracks Monroe with a nice body shot.
Clack misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monroe seems to have recovered his senses.
Clack dips a shoulder and cracks Monroe with a mighty uppercut! Monroe falls back against the cage and Clack unloads with a barrage of strikes! Monroe is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Clack screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clack Clack!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pax Augustus (ranked 3075 p4p, 4632 weight class) and Kamport Sitsunpeong (ranked 378 p4p, 512 weight class). Pax Augustus could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kamport Sitsunpeong's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pax Augustus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kamport Sitsunpeong!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Augustus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sitsunpeong's head backwards.
Augustus throws a shot from downtown. Sitsunpeong moves away and avoids it.
Sitsunpeong takes one to the chin there.
Augustus throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsunpeong.
A jab from Augustus misses.
Sitsunpeong moves into the clinch.
Augustus blocks an elbow strike from Sitsunpeong.
Augustus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsunpeong's elbow.
Augustus lands with a left to the head.
Sitsunpeong prevents a body shot from Augustus.
Sitsunpeong creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Augustus's defenses.
Sitsunpeong creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Augustus's defenses.
It looks like Pax Augustus has been cut.
Augustus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sitsunpeong wants to stall.
A short left from Augustus.
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!
Sitsunpeong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsunpeong landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Augustus avoiding damage as Sitsunpeong throws knees to the body.
Sitsunpeong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Augustus is trying to break free.
Sitsunpeong has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Augustus seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sitsunpeong can turn it around.
Sitsunpeong tries to land knees in the clinch but Augustus avoids the damage to the body.
Sitsunpeong has Augustus pressed against the cage, preventing Augustus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sitsunpeong pressing his opponent against the cage.
Augustus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sitsunpeong throws an elbow but misses.
Sitsunpeong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Augustus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsunpeong's elbow.
Sitsunpeong gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sitsunpeong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sitsunpeong misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Augustus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sitsunpeong blocks a body shot from Augustus.
Augustus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Augustus throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsunpeong.
Augustus is trying to pull guard but Sitsunpeong has him pressed against the cage.
Augustus is trying to break free.
Sitsunpeong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Augustus avoids the elbow strike from Sitsunpeong, against the cage.
Sitsunpeong slowing the pace effectively.
Augustus lands an uppercut.
Sitsunpeong throws an elbow that misses.
Augustus is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sitsunpeong throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsunpeong lands an elbow inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sitsunpeong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Augustus's brow.
Augustus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsunpeong's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsunpeong pushes off an throws an elbow but Augustus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sitsunpeong blocks a body shot from Augustus.
Augustus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Augustus avoids the elbow strike from Sitsunpeong, against the cage.
Sitsunpeong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Augustus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Augustus lands a left hand.
Augustus takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sitsunpeong misses with the head strike.
Sitsunpeong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Augustus avoiding damage as Sitsunpeong throws knees to the body.
Sitsunpeong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Augustus lands a lovely overhand right.
Sitsunpeong is rocked!
Augustus fails to land with a series of punches.
Augustus throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsunpeong counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Augustus misses with a looping right.
As Augustus backs off Sitsunpeong throws a huge counter combo but Augustus manages to avoid it all.
Pax Augustus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augustus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsunpeong moves away.
Augustus misses the shot to the body.
Sitsunpeong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
BOOM! Augustus lands a beautiful left hook that drops Sitsunpeong. Sitsunpeong tries to recover but Augustus is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Sitsunpeong lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pax Augustus!
A very excited looking Pax Augustus made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Garcia (ranked 3485 p4p, 3789 weight class) and Brian Boxley (ranked 502 p4p, 526 weight class). Brian Boxley is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leonardo Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Boxley!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boxley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boxley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boxley's coach down at Alpha Brasil was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Boxley's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Boxley lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Leonardo Garcia has been cut.
Boxley misses with a body shot
and Garcia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boxley forces Garcia back against the cage and clinches.
Boxley pushes Garcia back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boxley.
Boxley lands a left hand.
Boxley lands a nice shot to the body.
Boxley prevents a body shot from Garcia.
Garcia creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
I was talking to Garcia's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Garcia tries to pull guard but Boxley forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Boxley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Boxley.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boxley pushes Garcia back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boxley lands with a light punch inside.
Garcia looking to stall.
Boxley lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Boxley walks away with a smile on his face. Garcia gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Boxley takes the fight into the clinch.
Boxley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boxley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boxley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Boxley is leaning against Garcia and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Garcia tries to throw a body punch but Boxley avoids it by throwing Garcia back against the cage.
Boxley digs a right hand underneath Garcia's ribcage. Garcia let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Garcia is breathing heavily.
Boxley lands a nice uppercut.
Boxley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boxley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Garcia or not.
Nice body punch from Boxley - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boxley.
Nice body punch from Boxley.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right handed body shot lands from Boxley.
Boxley lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Boxley.
Boxley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Garcia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
 Garcia is rocked!
Boxley lands a right hand.
Oh Garcia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boxley creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Garcia with a big uppercut! Garcia tries to clinch up but Boxley pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Garcia to the mat! Garcia covers up and Boxley unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brian Boxley!
Brian Boxley was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gatimu Wanjiku (ranked 2558 p4p, 2948 weight class) and Karry Mountain (ranked 329 p4p, 367 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170
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159
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gatimu Wanjiku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karry Mountain!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mountain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wanjiku.
Wanjiku definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wanjiku swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mountain makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mountain misses with a looping left.
Wanjiku walks into a left hand.
Wanjiku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mountain.
A nice side step and Mountain releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A lazy body kick from Wanjiku
and Mountain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wanjiku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mountain.
Mountain with a jab.
Wanjiku fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mountain.
Wanjiku jabs Mountain right on the nose. Mountain blinks but takes it well.
Wanjiku wants to slow Mountain down by chopping away at his legs.
Wanjiku takes a swing at Mountain's ribcage but misses.
Wanjiku throws a hook but Mountain blocks it.
Mountain checks a low kick from Wanjiku.
Mountain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mountain thuds his shin into the meat of Wanjiku's side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wanjiku throws a body shot but no joy.
Wanjiku misses the shot to the body.
Mountain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wanjiku misses with a jab to the body
and Mountain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wanjiku misses with a straight left.
Wanjiku lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wanjiku swings for the body but Mountain moves out of range.
Mountain flicks out a counter leg kick but Wanjiku steps away.
Mountain blocks a low kick nicely.
Mountain has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mountain lands an overhand right.
Wanjiku is rocked!
Wanjiku takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Oh Wanjiku is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
and Mountain counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Wanjiku! He's just covering up as Mountain starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karry Mountain!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Guy Test (ranked 2764 p4p, 3685 weight class) and Massimo Berretta (ranked 228 p4p, 294 weight class). Massimo Berretta has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Guy Test's chin.
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152
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149
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Guy Test!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Massimo Berretta!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Test doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Berretta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Berretta gets tackled into the cage by Test. Test maintains the clinch.
Test lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Berretta backwards.
Berretta jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Test walks away with a smile on his face. Berretta gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Test takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Berretta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Test takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Test gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Berretta.
Test moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Test lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berretta digs a good body shot into Test's ribs.
Test tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Test is looking to clinch but Berretta is avoiding it.
Test scores with a jab. Berretta acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Test fails in his attempt to clinch.
Test lands a head shot.
Test moves out of range as Berretta strikes.
Berretta lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Berretta circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Test. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Test.
Test's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Berretta connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Test scrambles back to his feet.
Test tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Berretta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Berretta wants to counter with a clinch but Test pushes him away.
Berretta lands a right hook to the body.
Test gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Berretta is trying to pull guard but Test has him pressed against the cage.
Test lands a right hand that snaps the head of Berretta backwards.
Test lands a left hand.
Berretta is trying to pull guard but Test has him pressed against the cage.
Guy Test has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Massimo Berretta.
Test swings wildly with an uppercut but Berretta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Berretta fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Test swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Berretta tries to pull guard but Test forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Test pushes Berretta back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Berretta tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Test presses Berretta against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Test lands a right hand that snaps the head of Berretta backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Test lands a left hand.
Test scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berretta fails to pull guard.
Test lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Berretta tries to pull guard but Test forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Test.
Test lands a shot to the body.
Berretta is trying to pull guard but Test has him pressed against the cage.
Berretta tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Test just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nice body punch from Test.
Berretta looks winded!
Berretta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Berretta jumps guard but Test turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Test lands a right hand that snaps the head of Berretta backwards.
Berretta tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Test softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Test lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Test stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Test lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Test lands with a light punch inside.
Test lands a shoulder strike.
Test lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Berretta tries to pull guard but Test forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Test scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Test lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Test working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Test lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Berretta tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Test smiles and moves away.
Test lands with a right hand.
Test looks to throw the jab but Berretta is out of range.
Test tries to clinch but Berretta moves out of range.
Berretta keeps the fight on the outside.
Berretta tries to counter with a clinch but Test shakes him off and moves away.
Test misses with a straight left.
Test misses with an uppercut.
Test avoids the body shot from Berretta.
Berretta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Test throws out the jab.
Test ducks under a wild hook from Berretta.
Test doesn't manage to clinch there - Berretta circles away.
Test lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Berretta swats away the attempt to clinch by Test.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berretta keeps the fight on the outside.
Berretta moves out of range as Test strikes.
Test fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Berretta, pushing him back against the cage.
Test lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Berretta backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berretta tries to pull guard but Test holds him up against the cage and eventually Berretta drops back down to his feet.
Berretta blocks an uppercut.
Test lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Berretta backwards.
Test lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Test.
Berretta tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Test smiles and moves away.
Test tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Test closes the distance and clinches.
We've been informed that Berretta has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Berretta fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Test gets through Berretta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Test lands with a right to the head.
Berretta is trying to pull guard but Test turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Test working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Berretta jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Test walks away with a smile on his face. Berretta gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Guy Test 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.
Berretta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Test.
Test tries to clinch there but Berretta circles away.
Test misses with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Test.
Test tries to clinch but Berretta is having none of it.
Berretta lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Test on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Test misses with a straight right.
Massimo Berretta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Berretta connects with a body shot that sends Test's belly button to the back.
Test wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Test throws an overhand right that lands on Berretta's shoulder, as Berretta tries to avoid the shot.
Test is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Test tries to clinch up but Berretta circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Test looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Test jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Test clinches.
Berretta tries to pull guard but Test forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Berretta tries to pull guard but Test won't allow it.
Test throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Berrettas head.
Test working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Test scores with a shot to the side of Berretta's head.
Test lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Berretta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Berretta.
Guy Test has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Berretta fails to pull guard.
Guy Test has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Massimo Berretta.
Berretta is trying to pull guard but Test has him pressed against the cage.
Test lands a left hand that snaps the head of Berretta backwards.
Test lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Test pushes Berretta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Berretta tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Test just stands there and leans against the cage.
Berretta tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short left from Test.
Berretta blocking some punches.
Test softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Test lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Berretta blocks an uppercut.
Test lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Berretta is trying to pull guard but Test has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Test creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Test working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Berretta tries to pull guard but Test won't allow it.
Test lands a right hand that snaps the head of Berretta backwards.
Berretta is rocked!
Berretta jumps guard but Test stands there with Berretta around his waist. Berretta gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Berretta is still on wobbly legs! Can Test finish him?
Test is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Berretta can do to turn this around?
Test pushes Berretta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Test.
Test makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Berretta is trying to pull guard but Test has him pressed against the cage.
Berretta is breathing heavily.
Test throws a big uppercut that drops Berretta! More strikes from Test and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Berretta lies dazed against the cage as Test celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guy Test!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Elim Garak (ranked 3352 p4p, 1973 weight class) and Lruce Bee (ranked 268 p4p, 175 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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20
145
2 - 0 - 1 |
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18
145
4 - 0 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
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Excellent MT
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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 2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elim Garak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lruce Bee!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garak misses with an uppercut.
Bee doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bee on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Garak ducks right into an uppercut from Bee.
Garak tries to clinch up but Bee circles away and keeps his distance.
Bee doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Garak takes a jab right on the kisser.
A telegraphed right hand from Garak misses the target.
Bee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garak was well out of range. Poor timing from Bee.
Garak tries to clinch
and Bee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bee gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Garak to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Garak postures up and lands a big shot to Bee's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garak trying to control the position from guard on top but Bee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garak scoring with some ground and pound.
Garak with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've been hearing that Garak has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Garak content to stall in guard here.
Garak missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bee keeping moving, preventing Garak from controlling successfully.
Garak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garak postures up in Bee's guard and throws a big left but Bee blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Garak trying to control but Bee is working from the bottom.
Garak scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bee keeping full guard, as Garak tries to pass.
Garak looking to sit in guard and control but Bee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Garak looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Bee is defending well. Garak quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Bee has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Garak celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Elim Garak!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Red Cloud (ranked 1834 p4p, 2526 weight class) and Grant Hyde (ranked 241 p4p, 317 weight class). Cloud comes to the cage accompanied by Barefoot Ghost Dance on Blood Soaked Soil. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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19
199
3 - 0 - 0 |
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20
196
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Red Cloud!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grant Hyde!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hyde scores with a leg kick.
Hyde looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A solid body kick from Hyde.
Cloud misses with a looping left.
Cloud has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cant Lose MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Cloud moves out of range of the body kick from Hyde.
Cloud avoids a kick to the body.
Cloud swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cloud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hyde avoids the body shot from Cloud.
Cloud moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHyde.
Cloud swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hyde counters with a leg kick.
Cloud throws a lazy body kick
and Hyde counters with a good, hard body kick but Cloud shrugs it off.
Hyde fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cloud.
Hyde takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hyde misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hyde.
Cloud moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cloud moves out of range of the body kick.
Cloud ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cloud lands a nice shot to the body.
Hyde avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyde ducks under a wild hook from Cloud.
A left and a right from Cloud both land. Nice combination.
Hyde throws a body kick that misses.
Cloud scores with a nice right hand.
Hyde fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cloud is out of range.
Cloud takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Cloud wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hyde scores with a spinning back kick!
Cloud takes a swing at Hyde's ribcage but misses.
Hyde throws a big counter head kick but Cloud avoids it with no problem.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cloud, as that shot connected.
Cloud is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cloud stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hyde.
Cloud loads up on a big right hand but Hyde slips the punch.
A cross from Cloud lands.
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!
Cloud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hyde was well out of range. Poor timing from Cloud.
A slow jab from Cloud misses its intended target.
Hyde lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cloud's sensitive parts.
A leg kick checked by Hyde.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyde looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hyde throws a body punch but Cloud moves out of range.
Hyde tries to work over Cloud's front leg with a kick but Cloud checks it.
Hyde throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hyde throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hyde ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hyde throws a leg kick which misses Cloud's front leg but catches the back leg as Cloud tries to avoid it.
Hyde throws a body punch but Cloud moves out of range.
Hyde throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Red Cloud has been cut.
Cloud misses the shot to the body.
Cloud missing with a left hand there. Hyde was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hyde buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hyde turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hyde - that will leave a mark!
Hyde bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cloud's head backwards.
Cloud throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cloud swings widly with a right hand
and Hyde counters with an inside leg kick.
Hyde does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hyde lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cloud throws a jab when Hyde was well out of range.
Cloud tries to score with a low kick but Hyde moves his leg out of the way.
Hyde throws out a loose jab but Cloud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hyde throws a lazy body kick
enabling Cloud to counter with a crisp jab.
Cloud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cloud connects with a looping right hand.
Hyde scores with a head kick. Cloud tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hyde throws the kick towards the body but Cloud avoids it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cloud crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hyde - the referee stops the clock and Cloud gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hyde. Cloud manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cloud jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hyde tries to land a front kick but Cloud steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cloud misses with a looping right.
Cloud moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cloud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick lands for Hyde.
Hyde throws a right hand that misses
and Cloud counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cloud throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hyde.
Hyde throws a fast counter high kick but Cloud manages to duck under it in time.
Hyde fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cloud has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hyde lands a nice looking body kick.
Cloud throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cloud on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hyde. Hyde obviously looking to wear him down.
Hyde lands a nice looking body kick.
Cloud is breathing heavily.
Cloud tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cloud misses with a wild body shot.
Hyde with the inside leg kick.
Hyde lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hyde misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hyde is looking to slow Cloud down with leg kicks.
Hyde looks to land a body kick but Cloud moved away.
Cloud takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Hyde dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Red Cloud's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cloud on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hyde throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cloud.
Cloud fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hyde just manages to avoid it.
Cloud chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hyde can pounce on him.
Hyde tries a low kick but Cloud avoids it.
Hyde takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cloud is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hyde lunges at Cloud with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cloud's hand.
Hyde lands a leg kick that knocks Cloud off balance momentarily.
Cloud attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hyde tries to land a front kick but Cloud steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cloud throws a right and a left that Hyde avoids nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cloud.
Hyde pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cloud loads up on a big right hand but Hyde slips the punch.
Hyde misses with an uppercut
and Cloud counters with a right hand to the body.
Cloud will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cloud misses with a straight left.
Hyde listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hyde has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hyde lands with an uppercut that bounces Cloud off the cage and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cloud looks to throw the jab but Hyde is out of range.
Hyde doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cloud misses the jab.
Hyde throws a front kick that sends Cloud stumbling back into the cage.
Hyde avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hyde dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cloud. That did some damage!
Hyde scores with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hyde.
Cloud went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hyde slips a straight right by Cloud.
Hyde blocks a head kick by Cloud.
Hyde throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hyde takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hyde throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cloud.
Red Cloud's cut is getting worse.
Cloud misses with a hook.
Cloud throws a hook but Hyde blocks it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Cloud might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hyde. That's going to slow Cloud down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyde lands a big head kick that sends Cloud tumbling to the mat! Hyde takes a step backwards and waves Cloud back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Cloud is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hyde. That's going to slow Cloud down.
Oh Cloud is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hyde throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cloud gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hyde counters with a thumping low kick.
Cloud takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cloud just misses with a punch to the body.
Cloud missing with a left hand there. Hyde was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hyde scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cloud seems to have got his legs back now.
Hyde uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cloud.
That kick from Hyde tenderised Cloud's leg. Cloud is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cloud jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good exchange - Hyde coming out on top.
Red Cloud's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Cloud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hyde moves away.
Hyde fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cloud has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hyde keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cloud.
Cloud scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hyde scores with a sloppy right hand. Cloud should have avoided that one.
Hyde with the inside leg kick.
Cloud ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cloud looks to throw the jab but Hyde is out of range.
Hyde throws a head kick that misses
enabling Cloud to counter with a crisp jab.
Hyde walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hyde throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hyde with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cloud throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the body from Cloud misses
and Hyde counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hyde thows a body kick. Cloud tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cloud avoids the head kick by Hyde.
Hyde scores with a push kick.
Cloud looks to land a left hand but Hyde moved out of range nicely.
Hyde throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hyde stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cloud pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grant Hyde seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hyde lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cloud crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hyde - the referee stops the clock and Cloud gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hyde. Cloud manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hyde.
Cloud throws a combination that misses
and Hyde counters with an inside leg kick.
Cloud's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Hyde punishes Cloud's body with a nice straight punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hyde.
Cloud looks for the body kick but Hyde saw that one coming.
Hyde throws a sloppy head kick and Cloud moves out of range easily.
Hyde lands a high kick!
Hyde ducks under a wild hook from Cloud.
It seemed like Hyde was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cloud avoids the head kick by Hyde.
Hyde turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hyde. Cloud shrugs it off though.
Hyde scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A solid body kick from Hyde.
Hyde throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Hyde showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Red Cloud's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cloud chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hyde can pounce on him.
Hyde throws a nice looking combination but Cloud bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hyde ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cloud will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cloud throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick lands for Hyde.
Hyde tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cloud was well out of range. Poor timing from Hyde.
Cloud half committed to a counter leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hyde.
Cloud takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hyde. Cloud does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cloud was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyde explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cloud has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hyde.
Hyde staying out of range there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cloud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cloud throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hyde only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyde misses with a body kick.
Cloud misses with a body shot.
Hyde scores with a jab. Cloud acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A good leg kick by Hyde.
Hyde throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cloud fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cloud misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hyde counters with a head kick that drops Cloud to the mat! Cloud scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
A chopping leg kick lands by Hyde.
Cloud takes a swing at Hyde's ribcage but misses.
Hyde with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hyde with a nice calf kick.
A nice leg kick from Hyde, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cloud misses with an uppercut
and Hyde counters with a straight right hand.
Jeez, Red Cloud's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Hyde thumps Cloud with a low kick.
Hyde thumps Cloud with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cloud looks to land a left hand but Hyde moved out of range nicely.
Hyde fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cloud has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cloud swings for the body but Hyde moves out of range.
Hyde is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Hyde connects with a leg kick.
Hyde misses with a head kick.
Hyde tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cloud is able to avoid easily.
Hyde steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cloud.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hyde - that will leave a mark!
Cloud will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A slow jab from Cloud misses its intended target.
Cloud misses with a shot to the body
and Hyde counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cloud's knee momentarily.
Cloud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hyde.
Cloud looks to throw the jab but Hyde is out of range.
Cloud misses with a body punch
and Hyde counters with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyde looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Cloud. Those never looked like landing.
Hyde lands a head kick!
Hyde connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hyde lands a leg kick that knocks Cloud off balance momentarily.
Hyde connects with a solid leg kick.
Hyde avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hyde pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hyde throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A telegraphed right hand from Cloud misses the target.
A jab from Hyde does it's job there.
Hyde scores with a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hyde.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cloud throws a sloppy head kick and Hyde moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hyde uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cloud.
Hyde bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hyde with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cloud 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.
Good work by Cloud as he checks the leg kick.
Cloud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cloud tried to score with a low kick but Hyde checks it.
That kick from Hyde tenderised Cloud's leg. Cloud is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hyde throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cloud with a nice cross.
Hyde is looking to land body kicks.
Cloud checks a leg kick.
Cloud appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Hyde.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hyde lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Hyde really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Red Cloud's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hyde pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cloud is out of range and Hyde settles back down.
Cloud on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hyde scores with a push kick.
Hyde uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cloud.
Hyde slips under a jab from Cloud.
Hyde turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hyde throws a head kick but Cloud moves out of range.
A combination from Cloud does no damage.
Cloud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hyde sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hyde takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cloud 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 nice leg kick from Hyde, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cloud swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cloud throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hyde.
Hyde was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hyde with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyde turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cloud lands with an overhand left.
Hyde avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cloud takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hyde dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cloud. That did some damage!
Hyde throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hyde.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cloud. Hyde does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hyde takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hyde connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cloud swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Hyde.
Cloud stalks Hyde and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hyde's face. Hyde staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hyde fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cloud is out of range.
Hyde throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cloud on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyde with a nice calf kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hyde.
Cloud misses with a leg kick
and Hyde counters with a nice leg kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cloud crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hyde - the referee stops the clock and Cloud gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hyde. Cloud manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hyde scoring well with a low kick there.
Cloud takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A jab lands there for Hyde.
Hyde lands a leg kick that knocks Cloud off balance momentarily.
Cloud takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hyde has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hyde feints and then cracks Cloud's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cloud down.
Cloud looks to land a right hand but Hyde moved out of range.
Cloud takes a kick to the side of the head.
Cloud throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hyde counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cloud swings for the body but Hyde moves out of range.
Hyde lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cloud misses with a low kick.
Cloud throws a leg kick
and Hyde finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Cloud blocks a low kick nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Cloud on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cloud throws a jab but it's blocked by Hyde.
Cloud misses with a wild body shot.
Cloud misses with a looping right.
Hyde follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Hyde lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cloud at a distance.
A slow jab from Cloud misses its intended target.
Hyde slips a straight right by Cloud.
Hyde lands a head kick. Cloud smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cloud throws a body kick that misses
and Hyde makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hyde with a nice calf kick.
Cloud just misses with a punch to the body.
Hyde scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyde throws a head kick but Cloud moves out of range.
Hyde throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hyde looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hyde scoring well with a low kick there.
Hyde tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Cloud misses the target.
Hyde misses with a leg kick.
Cloud misses with a wild body shot.
Hyde looks for the body kick but Cloud saw that one coming.
Cloud misses with a wild combination.
Hyde works Cloud's body with a nice hook.
Hyde is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick lands from Hyde.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Hyde dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Red Cloud'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. This is the final round!
A nice leg kick lands there from Hyde.
A nice leg kick from Hyde, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cloud rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Hyde to counter with a crisp jab.
Hyde ducks under a wild hook from Cloud.
Cloud stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hyde.
Hyde scoring well with a low kick there.
Cloud misses the shot to the body.
Hyde misses with a head kick.
Hyde moves out of range as Cloud strikes.
A jab from Cloud misses.
Hyde was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cloud takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hyde scores with a punch to the head.
Hyde cracks Cloud with an open hand slap.
Cloud waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hyde.
Cloud blocks a head kick by Hyde.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cloud misses with a lunging right hand
and Hyde counters with a nice body kick.
Cloud just misses with a punch to the body.
Cloud takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cloud blocks a head kick by Hyde.
Hyde uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cloud.
Hyde pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cloud is out of range and Hyde settles back down.
A big right from Cloud misses.
Hyde ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cloud has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hyde.
Cloud checks a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Cloud.
A low kick lands for Hyde.
Hyde throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hyde checks a leg kick.
Cloud throws an overhand right that lands on Hyde's shoulder, as Hyde tries to avoid the shot.
Hyde appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cloud throws a body shot but no joy.
Cloud throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hyde misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Cloud on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hyde moves out of range as Cloud strikes.
Cloud throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cloud misses with a jab to the body
and Hyde makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
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.
Cloud moves out of range of the body kick.
Hyde fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cloud.
Cloud chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hyde can pounce on him.
Hyde throws a body kick that misses.
Hyde buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hyde tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cloud was well out of range. Poor timing from Hyde.
Hyde throws a head kick that misses.
Hyde is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hyde buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cloud misses with a wild body shot.
Cloud waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hyde.
Hyde ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cloud moves away.
A punch combination from Cloud misses.
Cloud misses with the combination.
Cloud throws a jab when Hyde was well out of range.
Cloud takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cloud misses with a looping right.
Cloud takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hyde moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cloud throws a hook to the side of Hyde's head but Hyde sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hyde throws a head kick that misses.
Hyde lands a nice looking body kick.
Red Cloud has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cloud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick from Hyde lands but Cloud takes it in his stride.
Cloud misses with a hook to the body
and Hyde counters with a head kick that drops Cloud to the mat! Cloud scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Red Cloud's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Grant Hyde!
Grant Hyde is the new middleweight champion!
After the big win, Grant Hyde made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Knock Out Sups and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duncan Farquharson (ranked 1810 p4p, 3089 weight class) and Michael Murdoch (ranked 286 p4p, 462 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Duncan Farquharson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Murdoch!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murdoch tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Farquharson counters with a takedown into side control.
Murdoch is looking for a sweep.
Farquharson working the ground and pound from side control.
Farquharson just content to control the position.
Murdoch taking a bit of punishment here - Farquharson scoring with strikes.
Murdoch is looking for a sweep.
Murdoch is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Farquharson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Murdoch is trying to get back to half guard.
Murdoch on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
 It looks like Michael Murdoch has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murdoch is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Farquharson off and has taken his back!
Murdoch keeps control of the position as Farquharson tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murdoch looking for the choke but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdoch avoiding Farquharson 's attempts to control his hands.
Murdoch is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Murdoch has the hooks in. Farquharson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Farquharson trying to control the position but Murdoch manages to sink in the hooks.
I really don't envy Farquharson right now.
Farquharson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson rolls, trying to escape but Murdoch keeps control of the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Well, with Murdoch on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Farquharson is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Murdoch doesn't have the hooks in and Farquharson manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farquharson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Farquharson landing with the ground and pound.
Murdoch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Murdoch has momentary wrist control but Farquharson slips an elbow through the middle.
Murdoch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Farquharson is one step ahead there.
Farquharson lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson trying to control but Murdoch is working from the bottom.
Farquharson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Farquharson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Farquharson working some strikes from top position.
Murdoch has momentary wrist control but Farquharson slips an elbow through the middle.
Murdoch looking for a sweep. Not yet Murdoch, not yet.
Murdoch is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Farquharson defends well.
Farquharson trying to control but Murdoch is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson lands a couple of elbows.
We've been informed that Murdoch has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Farquharson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Murdoch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Farquharson connects with a couple of short punches.
Murdoch looking for a sweep. Not yet Murdoch, not yet.
Farquharson stands up over Murdoch, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Farquharson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Farquharson looking to pass the guard.
Farquharson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That has opened up Michael Murdoch's cut even more.
Farquharson landing with the ground and pound.
Farquharson postures up and lands a big shot to Murdoch's brow.
Michael Murdoch's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Michael Murdoch's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Duncan Farquharson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kai Gold (ranked 1648 p4p, 1446 weight class) and Tim Violence (ranked 261 p4p, 223 weight class). Violence has chosen Poi E - Patea Maori Club as his entrance music. Kai Gold could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tim Violence's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kai Gold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tim Violence!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Violence lands a big uppercut and Gold crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Gold looks OK. Violence waves Gold back to his feet!
Gold is rocked!
It looks like Kai Gold has been cut.
A big left from Gold misses.
Violence swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oh Gold is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Violence moves out of range of the strikes.
Gold seems to have got his legs back now.
Violence knocks out Gold with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Violence before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Violence picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tim Violence!
Tim Violence was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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