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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guista Faita (ranked 1466 p4p, 2030 weight class) and Ryo Okami (ranked 63 p4p, 91 weight class). Ryo Okami has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Guista Faita's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Guista Faita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryo Okami!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okami drives through and clinches with Faita against the cage.
A short right from Faita on the inside.
Faita presses Okami against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Okami has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Faita uses from the top position.
Faita wants to stand but Okami has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Faita wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Okami's closed guard. He's half up but Okami has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Okami pivots and extends the arm, Faita falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Okami! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryo Okami!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brolio Benitez (ranked 25234 p4p, 24704 weight class) and Baloo Bayur (ranked 383 p4p, 344 weight class). Brolio Benitez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brolio Benitez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Baloo Bayur!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benitez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bayur takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from Benitez misses.
Bayur is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Benitez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bayur.
Benitez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Benitez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bayur is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bayur blocks a jab.
Brolio Benitez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benitez connects with a jab.
Benitez lands an overhand right.
Benitez lands a glancing blow to the side of Bayur's head.
Benitez clinches up with Bayur and pushes him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benitez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Benitez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bayur backwards.
Bayur takes a shot to the head.
Bayur drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Benitez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short right from Benitez on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benitez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bayur has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Benitez.
Benitez feints a jab promting Bayur to slip. Benitez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bayur slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Benitez dips to his left and cracks Bayur with an uppercut!
Bayur showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Benitez.
Bayur wants to counter with a clinch but Benitez pushes him away.
Bayur moves away from the strike by Benitez.
Bayur is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Benitez scores with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Benitez.
Benitez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Benitez lands with an overhand left.
Bayur looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Benitez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Benitez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brolio Benitez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benitez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bayur looking for a takedown.
Benitez tries to work over Bayur's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Benitez swings wildly with an uppercut but Bayur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bayur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bayur.
Bayur looking for a takedown.
Brolio Benitez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baloo Bayur.
Still in the clinch, Benitez scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Benitez.
Benitez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Benitez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Benitez has a couple of punches blocked by Bayur.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benitez cracks Bayur with a nice body shot.
Bayur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bayur is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Benitez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Benitez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bayur's elbow.
Benitez struggles to land a body shot inside as Bayur controls his hands.
Benitez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bayur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benitez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bayur backwards.
Bayur is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Benitez prevents a takedown attempt there.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benitez.
Bayur blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bayur.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benitez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Benitez throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benitez.
Benitez has a couple of punches blocked by Bayur.
Bayur blocks a body shot from Benitez.
Benitez lands a body shot.
Benitez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Benitez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bayurs head.
Benitez lands a shoulder strike.
Benitez prevents the takedown attempt.
Benitez lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benitez can't find room to land a body shot as Bayur controls the action.
Benitez prevents the takedown attempt.
Bayur on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Benitez misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Benitez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bayur is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Benitez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Benitez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bayur backwards.
Bayur prevents a body shot from Benitez.
Benitez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Benitez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bayur wants a takedown but no success here.
Benitez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bayur up against the cage.
Benitez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benitez misses with some punches.
Benitez tries to work over Bayur's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Benitez pushes Bayur back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Benitez breaks the clinch.
Benitez misses the shot to the body.
Bayur steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Benitez.
Donk. Benitez catches Bayur right on the button with a cross.
Bayur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bayur with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Benitez to score with a decent uppercut.
Benitez is breathing heavily.
Bayur slips under a jab from Benitez.
Bayur wants to counter with a clinch but Benitez pushes him away.
Benitez misses with a looping right.
Bayur tries to counter by closing the distance.
Benitez misses with a hook.
Bayur uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benitez.
Bayur wants to counter with a clinch but Benitez pushes him away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benitez misses the jab.
Benitez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bayur stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bayur uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benitez.
Benitez throws the left hand but Bayur avoids the punch easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Benitez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bayur tries to counter with a clinch but Benitez shakes him off and moves away.
Benitez throws a hook to the side of Bayur's head but Bayur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benitez swings for the body but Bayur moves out of range.
Bayur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benitez.
Bayur steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Benitez.
Benitez misses with a hook
and Bayur holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Benitez swings wildly with an uppercut but Bayur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benitez has a couple of punches blocked by Bayur.
Benitez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benitez gets underhooks to prevent Bayur's takedown attempt.
Benitez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bayur backwards.
Benitez lands with a right to the head.
Benitez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bayur backwards.
Bayur blocking some punches.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Benitez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benitez swings wildly with an uppercut but Bayur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bayur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benitez breaks from the clinch.
Benitez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bayur counters by moving into the clinch.
Bayur is looking for a takedown.
Bayur wants a takedown but no success here.
Benitez tries a body shot but Bayur blocks it.
Benitez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benitez gets underhooks to prevent Bayur's takedown attempt.
Bayur is working for takedown but Benitez is calmly controlling the position for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benitez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benitez misses with a punch to the body.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Benitez throws a punch but it's blocked by Bayur.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bayur.
Bayur has Benitez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Benitez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Benitez has a couple of punches blocked by Bayur.
Benitez working aggressively here.
Bayur drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Benitez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bayur backwards.
Benitez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Benitez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bayur drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brolio Benitez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Benitez looks to score with a jab to the body but Bayur is just out of range.
Benitez sets himself, and Bayur steps forward looking for the clinch! Benitez avoids it this time.
Benitez throws a lazy right hand but Bayur sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bayur steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Benitez.
Benitez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Benitez misses the shot to the body.
Bayur tries to counter with a clinch but Benitez shakes him off and moves away.
Benitez lands with an overhand left.
Benitez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brolio Benitez is winning the standup battle so far.
Benitez scores with a sloppy right hand. Bayur should have avoided that one.
Benitez scores with a hook to the body. Bayur takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bayur ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bayur takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bayur ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benitez misses with an uppercut. Bayur saw that one coming.
Benitez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bayur on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benitez. Bayur does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Benitez misses.
Benitez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benitez tried to score with a low kick but Bayur checks it.
Bayur defending well as Benitez loads up on a big left hand.
Benitez sets himself, and Bayur steps forward looking for the clinch! Benitez avoids it this time.
Benitez throws an overhand right that lands on Bayur's shoulder, as Bayur tries to avoid the shot.
Bayur steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Benitez.
Benitez missing with a left hand there. Bayur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bayur wants to counter with a clinch but Benitez pushes him away.
Benitez misses with an uppercut. Bayur saw that one coming.
Benitez misses with a straight right.
Bayur wants to counter the offense by Benitez and move into the clinch position.
Benitez misses with a straight right.
Bayur tries to counter with a clinch but Benitez shakes him off and moves away.
Bayur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benitez.
Bayur steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Benitez.
Benitez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bayur moves away.
Benitez sets himself, and Bayur steps forward looking for the clinch! Benitez avoids it this time.
Benitez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bayur stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benitez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bayurs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Benitez looks to throw the jab but Bayur is out of range.
Bayur wants to counter the offense by Benitez and move into the clinch position.
Benitez misses with a looping left.
Bayur steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Benitez.
Benitez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bayur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benitez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bayur steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Benitez.
Benitez throws a body punch but Bayur moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Bayur.
Bayur steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Benitez.
Bayur slips under a jab.
Bayur is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Benitez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bayur was well out of range. Poor timing from Benitez.
Benitez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bayur can do to turn this around?
A big left from Benitez misses.
The fighters circling - Benitez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bayur steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Benitez.
Benitez throws a hook to the side of Bayur's head but Bayur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Benitez misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benitez throws a hook but Bayur avoids it easily.
Bayur tries to counter by closing the distance.
Baloo Bayur is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Benitez throws a jab but it's blocked by Bayur.
A telegraphed right hand from Benitez misses the target.
Bayur wants to counter the offense by Benitez and move into the clinch position.
Bayur slips under a jab from Benitez.
Bayur tries to counter with a clinch but Benitez shakes him off and moves away.
The fighters circling - Benitez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bayur wants to counter with a clinch but Benitez pushes him away.
Benitez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bayur wants to counter the offense by Benitez and move into the clinch position.
Benitez misses with an uppercut.
Bayur steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Benitez.
Bayur moves out of range as Benitez strikes.
Bayur bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bayur tries to counter by closing the distance.
Benitez misses with a straight left.
Benitez sets himself, and Bayur steps forward looking for the clinch! Benitez avoids it this time.
Benitez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benitez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bayur counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bayur.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bayur is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bayur has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Benitez after a bit of a struggle.
Bayur tries for a takedown. No joy.
Brolio Benitez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baloo Bayur.
Bayur wants a takedown.
Bayur tries to score a body lock takedown but Benitez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Benitez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bayur takes a shot to the head.
Bayur goes for a takedown in the clinch but Benitez prevents it.
Benitez misses with the head strike.
Bayur tries for a takedown but Benitez manages to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benitez.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Benitez lands a shoulder strike.
Benitez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benitez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bayur blocks an uppercut.
Bayur dodges an elbow strike from Benitez.
A head punch on the inside from Benitez fails to land.
Benitez gets underhooks to prevent Bayur's takedown attempt.
Benitez tries to work over Bayur's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Benitez swings wildly with an uppercut but Bayur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benitez misses with the head strike.
Bayur goes for a takedown attempt but Benitez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bayur staying out of range there.
Bayur tries to counter with a clinch but Benitez shakes him off and moves away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Benitez throws out a loose jab but Bayur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benitez sets himself, and Bayur steps forward looking for the clinch! Benitez avoids it this time.
Benitez looks to land a left hand but Bayur moved out of range nicely.
Bayur is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Benitez takes a swing at Bayur's ribcage but misses.
Bayur steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Benitez.
Bayur slips under a jab from Benitez.
Benitez lands with a nice body punch.
Benitez misses with a straight left.
Bayur steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Benitez.
Benitez missing with a left hand there. Bayur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bayur wants to counter the offense by Benitez and move into the clinch position.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benitez. Bayur does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bayur tries to counter with a clinch but Benitez shakes him off and moves away.
Benitez throws a body shot but no joy.
Bayur wants to counter with a clinch but Benitez pushes him away.
Benitez takes a swing at Bayur's ribcage but misses.
Bayur wants to counter the offense by Benitez and move into the clinch position.
Benitez looks to throw the jab but Bayur is out of range.
Bayur tries to counter with a clinch but Benitez shakes him off and moves away.
Benitez just misses with a punch to the body.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Benitez throws a sloppy body shot
and Bayur moves into the clinch.
Bayur has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Benitez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bayur is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bayur changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Benitez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Benitez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bayur tries to counter with a clinch but Benitez shakes him off and moves away.
Benitez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bayur counters by clinching up.
Bayur has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Benitez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bayur tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bayur drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bayur has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Benitez after a bit of a struggle.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Benitez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Benitez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bayur moves away.
Bayur is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Benitez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bayur tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bayur takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Benitez.
Bayur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benitez.
Benitez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bayur tries to counter with a clinch but Benitez shakes him off and moves away.
Benitez throws a lazy right hand but Bayur sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bayur is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Benitez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Benitez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bayur holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bayur wants to take the fight to the mat but Benitez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Benitez misses with some punches.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Benitez stops a takedown attempt from Bayur.
Benitez struggles to land a body shot inside as Bayur controls his hands.
Bayur has Benitez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Benitez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Benitez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benitez prevents the takedown attempt.
Benitez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bayur tries to score a body lock takedown but Benitez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Benitez throws an elbow that misses.
Benitez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bayur blocks a body shot from Benitez.
Benitez struggles to land a body shot inside as Bayur controls his hands.
Bayur has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Benitez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brolio Benitez dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bayur ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benitez loads up on a big right hand but Bayur slips the punch.
Bayur wants to counter with a clinch but Benitez pushes him away.
Bayur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bayur tries to counter by closing the distance.
Benitez throws a hook but Bayur avoids it easily.
Benitez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bayur steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Benitez.
Benitez cracks Bayur with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Benitez thuds his right hand into Bayur's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Benitez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bayur is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benitez looks to throw the jab but Bayur is out of range.
Bayur moves forwards but Benitez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Benitez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benitez. Bayur does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benitez misses with a hook
and Bayur counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Benitez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benitez prevents the takedown attempt.
Bayur goes for a takedown in the clinch but Benitez prevents it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bayur.
Bayur letting Benitez take a breather here.
Bayur prevents a body shot from Benitez.
Benitez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bayur.
Brolio Benitez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baloo Bayur.
Bayur blocks a body shot from Benitez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Benitez.
Bayur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bayur has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Benitez after a bit of a struggle.
Benitez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benitez can't find room to land a body shot as Bayur controls the action.
Benitez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bayurs head.
Benitez throws a punch but it's blocked by Bayur.
Bayur has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Benitez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bayur wants a takedown.
Bayur is trying to drag Benitez to the mat but Benitez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Brolio Benitez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bayur is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Benitez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benitez misses with a punch to the body.
Benitez throws a punch but it's blocked by Bayur.
Benitez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bayur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benitez.
Benitez lands a hook that snaps the head of Bayur backwards.
Benitez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Benitez looks to land a right hand but Bayur moved out of range.
Benitez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bayur wants to counter with a clinch but Benitez pushes him away.
Bayur has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Benitez finds it's way round the side to connect with Bayur's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bayur checks the leg kick.
Benitez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bayur counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bayur is looking for a takedown.
Benitez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benitez prevents the takedown attempt.
Benitez tries a body shot but Bayur blocks it.
Bayur is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Benitez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Benitez stops a takedown attempt from Bayur.
Benitez misses with a body punch.
Benitez throws a punch but it's blocked by Bayur.
Bayur goes for a takedown attempt but Benitez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bayur slips under a jab.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Benitez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Benitez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bayur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bayur has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bayur slips under a jab.
Bayur tries to counter with a clinch but Benitez shakes him off and moves away.
Benitez misses with a looping right.
Bayur moves out of range as Benitez strikes.
Benitez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bayur, pushing him back against the cage.
Bayur is trying to drag Benitez to the mat but Benitez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bayur is working for takedown but Benitez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Benitez misses with an elbow strike.
Bayur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Benitez has a couple of punches blocked by Bayur.
Bayur tries for a takedown but Benitez manages to get underhooks.
Bayur goes for a takedown in the clinch but Benitez prevents it.
Benitez misses with a body punch.
Benitez lands a body punch.
Benitez stops a takedown attempt from Bayur.
Benitez stalling in the clinch but Bayur improves position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bayur.
Benitez can't find room to land a body shot as Bayur controls the action.
Benitez struggles to land a body shot inside as Bayur controls his hands.
Bayur looking for a takedown.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Benitez stops a takedown attempt from Bayur.
Benitez prevents the takedown attempt.
Benitez manages to break the clinch.
Good exchange - Benitez coming out on top.
Benitez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bayur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bayur wants to counter with a clinch but Benitez pushes him away.
A big left from Benitez misses.
Bayur wants to counter the offense by Benitez and move into the clinch position.
Bayur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bayur steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Benitez.
Benitez throws a poor cross that misses
and Bayur moves into the clinch.
Benitez prevents the takedown attempt.
Benitez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Benitez looks to throw the jab but Bayur is out of range.
Bayur tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bayur ducks under a wild hook from Benitez.
Bayur is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bayur uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benitez.
Bayur moves away from the strike by Benitez.
Benitez throws a shot from downtown. Bayur moves away and avoids it.
Bayur tries to counter with a clinch but Benitez shakes him off and moves away.
Benitez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bayur.
Benitez throws a big shot that misses.
Bayur wants to counter the offense by Benitez and move into the clinch position.
Benitez throws a leg kick
and Bayur counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bayur tries to score a body lock takedown but Benitez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Benitez prevents the takedown attempt.
Benitez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bayur is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Benitez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bayur tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bayur is trying to drag Benitez to the mat but Benitez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Benitez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Benitez tries to work over Bayur's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bayur is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benitez stalling in the clinch but Bayur improves position.
Benitez misses with a body punch.
Benitez has a couple of punches blocked by Bayur.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brolio Benitez clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Benitez throws a body punch but Bayur moves out of range.
Bayur tries to counter by closing the distance.
Benitez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Benitez scores with a shot to the body.
Benitez misses the body punch
and Bayur moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bayur.
Benitez misses with some punches.
Bayur looking for a takedown.
Bayur has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Benitez after a bit of a struggle.
Bayur has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Benitez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Brolio Benitez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baloo Bayur.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benitez swings wildly with an uppercut but Bayur uses good head movement to avoid it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Benitez misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benitez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benitez tries a body shot but Bayur blocks it.
Benitez working aggressively here.
Benitez trying to control the position but instead, Bayur has worked for underhooks and has pushed Benitez into the cage.
Benitez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benitez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bayur is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Benitez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Benitez swings wildly with an uppercut but Bayur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bayur goes for a takedown in the clinch but Benitez prevents it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benitez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Benitez misses with a punch to the body.
Benitez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bayur changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Benitez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Benitez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bayur moves away.
Benitez scores with a jab. Bayur acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Benitez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bayur moves away.
Bayur wants to counter the offense by Benitez and move into the clinch position.
Bayur moves away from the strike by Benitez.
Bayur tries to counter by closing the distance.
Benitez throws out a loose jab but Bayur uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Benitez.
Bayur wants to counter the offense by Benitez and move into the clinch position.
Benitez misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benitez misses with a hook.
Benitez sets himself, and Bayur steps forward looking for the clinch! Benitez avoids it this time.
Benitez misses the shot to the body.
Bayur is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Benitez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bayur.
Bayur wants to counter the offense by Benitez and move into the clinch position.
Bayur takes one to the chin there.
Bayur ducks under a wild hook from Benitez.
Benitez misses with a body shot
and Bayur counters by clinching up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benitez.
Bayur wants a takedown.
Bayur is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Benitez is defending well.
Benitez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bayur goes for a takedown attempt but Benitez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Benitez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bayur.
Bayur steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Benitez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bayur slips a jab from Benitez.
Benitez throws a big shot that misses.
Bayur steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Benitez.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bayur checks a leg kick.
Benitez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bayur.
Bayur tries to counter by closing the distance.
Benitez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bayur tries to counter by closing the distance.
Benitez misses with a hook.
Bayur tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bayur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benitez.
Bayur ducks under a wild hook from Benitez.
Bayur wants to counter the offense by Benitez and move into the clinch position.
Benitez just misses with a punch to the body.
Bayur wants to counter with a clinch but Benitez pushes him away.
Bayur ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benitez misses with an uppercut.
Benitez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bayur was well out of range. Poor timing from Benitez.
Bayur tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Benitez takes the fight into the clinch.
Benitez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bayur.
Bayur is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Benitez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Benitez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bayur backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Benitez fails to land.
Bayur drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Benitez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Benitez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Benitez misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bayur.
Bayur blocks an uppercut.
Benitez throws a head punch that misses.
Benitez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benitez breaks the clinch.
Benitez rushes Bayur and presses him up against the cage.
Bayur is trying to drag Benitez to the mat but Benitez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Benitez is looking to control Bayur's arms but Bayur gets an underhook and turns him. Now Benitez has his back to the cage.
Benitez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bayur moves away from the strike by Benitez.
Benitez just misses with a punch to the body.
Bayur tries to counter with a clinch but Benitez shakes him off and moves away.
Benitez misses with a hook to the body
and Bayur moves into the clinch.
Bayur tries to score a body lock takedown but Benitez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bayur has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Benitez after a bit of a struggle.
Benitez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benitez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bayur.
Bayur tries for a takedown but Benitez manages to get underhooks.
Benitez can't find room to land a body shot as Bayur controls the action.
Benitez stops a takedown attempt from Bayur.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Benitez stalling against the cage.
Benitez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bayur avoids a wild elbow strike from Benitez.
A head punch on the inside from Benitez fails to land.
Benitez misses with a punch to the body.
Bayur looking for a takedown.
Benitez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bayur tries for a takedown but Benitez manages to get underhooks.
Benitez misses with the head strike.
Benitez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benitez throws an elbow that misses.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bayur wants to take the fight to the mat but Benitez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bayur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benitez misses with a body punch.
Benitez throws a head punch that misses.
Benitez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bayur drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Benitez misses with a punch on the inside.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benitez tries to throw a body punch but Bayur avoids it by throwing Benitez back against the cage.
Bayur has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Benitez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bayur wants a takedown but no success here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brolio Benitez had his way with Baloo Bayur in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Benitez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Benitez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bayur doesn't seem bothered though.
Benitez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Benitez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Benitez lands a nice hook to Bayur's body. Bayur takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Benitez instigates a clinch.
Bayur can't get the takedown.
Bayur looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benitez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bayur backwards.
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.
A left hand lands to the body for Benitez.
Bayur drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brolio Benitez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baloo Bayur.
A right hand to the body from Benitez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benitez lands with a short shot to the head.
Benitez working aggressively here.
Bayur wants a takedown.
Benitez working aggressively here.
Benitez tries to throw a body punch but Bayur avoids it by throwing Benitez back against the cage.
Benitez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bayur backwards.
Bayur takes a shot to the head.
Benitez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Benitez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benitez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bayur prevents a body shot from Benitez.
Benitez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bayur goes for a takedown in the clinch but Benitez prevents it.
Benitez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Benitez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Benitez misses with a body shot.
Benitez instigates a clinch.
Benitez works on Bayur's body with a couple of short punches.
Benitez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benitez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benitez misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benitez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bayur blocks a body shot from Benitez.
Bayur looking for a takedown.
Bayur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Benitez.
Bayur is looking for a takedown.
Benitez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Benitez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bayur goes for a takedown in the clinch but Benitez prevents it.
Benitez working aggressively here.
Benitez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benitez throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bayur drops down looking for an ankle pick but Benitez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Benitez misses the jab.
Bayur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benitez.
Bayur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benitez.
Bayur steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Benitez.
Benitez throws a body shot but no joy.
Bayur steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Benitez.
Bayur uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benitez.
Bayur wants to counter with a clinch but Benitez pushes him away.
Bayur slips a jab from Benitez.
Bayur tries to counter with a clinch but Benitez shakes him off and moves away.
Benitez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benitez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bayur circles away quickly and effectively.
Benitez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bayur was well out of range. Poor timing from Benitez.
Bayur slips a straight right by Benitez.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Benitez looks to land a left hand but Bayur moved out of range nicely.
Bayur tries to counter by closing the distance.
Benitez throws a poor cross that misses
and Bayur counters by clinching up.
Bayur looking for a takedown.
Bayur blocking some punches.
Bayur drops down looking for an ankle pick but Benitez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Benitez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benitez misses with a hook.
Bayur tries to counter with a clinch but Benitez shakes him off and moves away.
Bayur takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Benitez loads up on a big right hand but Bayur slips the punch.
Benitez misses with an uppercut
and Bayur counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bayur.
A head punch on the inside from Benitez fails to land.
Bayur has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Benitez after a bit of a struggle.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Benitez trying to control the position but instead, Bayur has worked for underhooks and has pushed Benitez into the cage.
Bayur drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Benitez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bayur is trying to drag Benitez to the mat but Benitez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Benitez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benitez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Benitez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Benitez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bayur has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Benitez misses the shot to the body.
Bayur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benitez.
Benitez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bayur.
Benitez drives through and clinches with Bayur against the cage.
Bayur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bayur changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Benitez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Benitez throws the left hand but Bayur avoids the punch easily.
Bayur wants to counter the offense by Benitez and move into the clinch position.
Benitez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Benitez throws a poor cross that misses
and Bayur counters by clinching up.
Benitez tries to work over Bayur's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bayur looking for a takedown.
Bayur has Benitez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Benitez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Benitez working aggressively here.
Bayur wants a takedown.
Benitez is trying to stall.
Brolio Benitez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bayur drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Benitez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bayur tries for a takedown but Benitez manages to get underhooks.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bayur can't get the takedown.
Baloo Bayur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benitez gets underhooks to prevent Bayur's takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brolio Benitez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Benitez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 50:41
Judge Josh West scores the fight 50:42
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 50:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brolio Benitez!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Brolio Benitez waved his t-shirt featuring Hakaka La'au Performance's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Zhang (ranked 5735 p4p, 25062 weight class) and Bigg Jyant (ranked 307 p4p, 240 weight class). Nathan Zhang looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nathan Zhang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bigg Jyant!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhang tries to clinch up but Jyant circles away and keeps his distance.
Jyant blocks a jab.
A nice side step and Jyant releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A slow jab from Jyant misses its intended target.
Jyant keeps the fight on the outside.
Zhang wants to clinch.
Zhang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zhang slips under a jab from Jyant.
Zhang wants to clinch up but Jyant keeps it at a distance.
Jyant cracks Zhang with an uppercut from hell and Zhang crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Jyant's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
 Zhang is rocked!
 It looks like Nathan Zhang has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jyant gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Oh Zhang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jyant flashes Zhang a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Zhang's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Zhang crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Jyant punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bigg Jyant!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pok Shoy (ranked 5372 p4p, 24996 weight class) and Hans Bremmer (ranked 279 p4p, 367 weight class). Hans Bremmer will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pok Shoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hans Bremmer!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shoy ducks under a wild hook from Bremmer.
Shoy attempts a counter takedown but Bremmer avoids it well and moves away.
Shoy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bremmer.
Shoy tries to counter with a takedown but Bremmer is quick to defend against it.
Bremmer throws a hook but Shoy avoids it easily.
Bremmer lands a lovely overhand right.
Bremmer throws a jab but it's blocked by Shoy.
Bremmer throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoy slips a jab from Bremmer.
Shoy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shoy tries to keep at a distance but Bremmer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shoy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bremmer misses with the head strike.
Shoy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bremmer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bremmer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bremmer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bremmer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shoy's brow.
Bremmer throws a head punch that misses.
Shoy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pok Shoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bremmer throws an elbow that misses.
Shoy is trying to pull guard but Bremmer has him pressed against the cage.
Shoy fails to pull guard.
Bremmer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shoy backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shoy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bremmer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bremmer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bremmer swings wildly with an uppercut but Shoy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bremmer misses with some punches.
Shoy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bremmer smiles and moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Shoy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shoy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters circling - Bremmer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shoy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bremmer throws a big shot that misses.
Shoy gets tackled into the cage by Bremmer. Bremmer maintains the clinch.
Bremmer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shoy tries to pull guard but Bremmer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shoy pulls guard.
Bremmer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Shoy's guard.
Shoy looking to control.
Shoy is working an open guard so Bremmer takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bremmer throws a hook but Shoy blocks it.
Hans Bremmer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bremmer tries a low kick but Shoy avoids it.
Shoy attempts a counter takedown but Bremmer avoids it well and moves away.
Shoy gets tackled into the cage by Bremmer. Bremmer maintains the clinch.
Bremmer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bremmer throws an elbow but misses.
Bremmer tries a knee to the head but Shoy blocks it.
Bremmer struggles to land a body shot inside as Shoy controls his hands.
Bremmer swings wildly with an uppercut but Shoy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shoy dodges an elbow strike from Bremmer.
Bremmer working aggressively here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bremmer lands a shoulder strike.
Shoy avoids the elbow strike from Bremmer, against the cage.
Shoy blocks an uppercut.
Shoy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bremmer walks away with a smile on his face. Shoy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bremmer has Shoy up against the cage in a clinch.
Bremmer can't find room to land a body shot as Shoy controls the action.
Bremmer pushes off an throws an elbow but Shoy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shoy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bremmer smiles and moves away.
Bremmer misses with a straight left.
Shoy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bremmer misses with a hook. Shoy ducked under it nicely.
Shoy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A big right from Bremmer misses.
Bremmer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shoy ducks under a wild hook from Bremmer.
Shoy tries to counter with a takedown but Bremmer is quick to defend against it.
Bremmer moves into the clinch.
Bremmer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bremmer throws a punch but it's blocked by Shoy.
Shoy pulls Bremmer into guard.
Bremmer wants to stand and escape but instead Shoy has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bremmer wants to sweep here but Shoy controlling him for the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bremmer looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Shoy puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bremmer wants to get back to full guard.
Shoy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's eight 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.
Bremmer tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Shoy has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Shoy seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Bremmer is holding on tight.
Shoy controlling his opponent.
Bremmer prevents Shoy from taking his back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Shoy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bremmer prevents any damage by holding on tight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Bremmer dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bremmer misses the shot to the body.
Bremmer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shoy.
Shoy attempts a counter takedown but Bremmer avoids it well and moves away.
Bremmer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bremmer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bremmer misses with the head strike.
Bremmer working aggressively here.
Bremmer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shoy pulls guard successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shoy has a closed guard, preventing Bremmer from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bremmer is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Shoy is trying to control the position but Bremmer postures up.
Shoy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bremmer wants to get up but he can't break Shoy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bremmer thuds a left hand into Shoy's body.
Hans Bremmer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bremmer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bremmer misses with a straight left.
Bremmer pushes Shoy up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bremmer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shoy's brow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bremmer.
Shoy tries to pull guard but Bremmer holds him up against the cage and eventually Shoy drops back down to his feet.
Shoy blocks an elbow strike.
Shoy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Shoy has a closed guard, preventing Bremmer from standing up.
Bremmer preventing the sweep.
Bremmer would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shoy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bremmer manages to get himself to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bremmer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bremmer scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Bremmer swings for the body but Shoy moves out of range.
Shoy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bremmer sprawls and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Shoy.
Bremmer drives through and clinches with Shoy against the cage.
Bremmer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bremmer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Shoy blocks an elbow strike from Bremmer.
Shoy tries to pull guard but Bremmer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shoy blocks a body shot from Bremmer.
Bremmer can't find room to land a body shot as Shoy controls the action.
Shoy blocks an elbow strike.
Shoy is trying to pull guard but Bremmer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pok Shoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bremmer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shoy jumps guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bremmer gets to his feet - Shoy follows without any prompting.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shoy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bremmer to keep the fight standing.
Bremmer controlling the action here for a moment.
Bremmer looking to slow down the pace here.
Bremmer throws a punch but it's blocked by Shoy.
That's six 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.
Bremmer lands a good knee to the midsection. Shoy won't want to take too many of those.
Shoy tries to pull guard but Bremmer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shoy blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bremmer throws an elbow but misses.
Bremmer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bremmer looking to stall.
Bremmer misses with an elbow over the top.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bremmer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shoy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bremmer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shoy pulls guard effortlessly.
Shoy has a closed guard, preventing Bremmer from standing up.
Bremmer decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Shoy misses with a takedown attempt
and Bremmer counters by moving into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bremmer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shoy's brow.
Bremmer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bremmer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shoy's brow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bremmer throws a punch but it's blocked by Shoy.
Bremmer has a couple of punches blocked by Shoy.
Shoy jumps guard but Bremmer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bremmer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bremmer trying to control the position but instead, Shoy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bremmer into the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bremmer seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bremmer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bremmer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bremmer swings wildly with an uppercut but Shoy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bremmer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bremmer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bremmer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bremmer pushes off an throws an elbow but Shoy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Bremmer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Bremmer clinches.
Shoy fails to pull guard.
Shoy jumps guard and drags Bremmer to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bremmer wanted to stand there but Shoy had control of the position.
Bremmer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shoy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bremmer tries to stand but Shoy is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shoy dives in for a single leg takedown but Bremmer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bremmer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shoy avoids a wild elbow strike from Bremmer.
Bremmer has a couple of punches blocked by Shoy.
Shoy tries to pull guard but Bremmer holds him up against the cage and eventually Shoy drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pok Shoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shoy.
That's two 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.
Shoy avoiding damage as Bremmer throws knees to the body.
Shoy jumps guard but Bremmer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bremmer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hans Bremmer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shoy blocks an elbow strike.
Bremmer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bremmer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bremmer pushes off an throws an elbow but Shoy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bremmer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bremmer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shoy fails to pull guard.
Bremmer tries a body shot but Shoy blocks it.
Bremmer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shoy avoids the elbow strike from Bremmer, against the cage.
Shoy blocking some punches.
Shoy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bremmer misses with an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bremmer.
Bremmer misses with some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bremmer throws an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bremmer throws a head punch that misses.
Shoy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shoy is trying to pull guard but Bremmer has him pressed against the cage.
Shoy jumps guard but Bremmer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Shoy tries to pull guard but Bremmer won't allow it.
Bremmer throws an elbow but it misses.
Bremmer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shoy blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Bremmer fails to land.
Bremmer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bremmer throws an elbow but misses.
Shoy pulls Bremmer into guard.
Bremmer wanted to stand there but Shoy had control of the position.
Shoy trying to control the position.
Bremmer wants to stand but Shoy is controlling his posture from full guard.
Shoy trying to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bremmer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Shoy's guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Shoy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bremmer. Shoy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shoy blocks a leg kick.
Bremmer throws a lazy right hand but Shoy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bremmer misses with an uppercut
and Shoy counters with a takedown into side control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shoy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bremmer keeps working.
That's eight 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.
Bremmer bucks up and tries to throw Shoy off but instead Shoy has got his back!
Bremmer trying to get back to his feet but Shoy is in full control for now.
Shoy just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bremmer staying busy and making it hard for Shoy to control.
Bremmer can't escape the position.
Shoy has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Bremmer's body.
Will Shoy go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Bremmer really 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.
Shoy slips under a jab from Bremmer.
Shoy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bremmer to score with a decent uppercut.
Bremmer instigates a clinch.
Shoy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bremmer walks away with a smile on his face. Shoy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bremmer misses with an uppercut
and Shoy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bremmer won't be happy with that.
Shoy controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoy is looking to take a break and control but Bremmer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bremmer is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shoy advances nicely into full mount.
Shoy tries to control but Bremmer wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shoy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bremmer is squirming around, avoiding Shoy's attempts to control the action.
Bremmer is trying desperately to improve position.
Shoy pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bremmer can't escape the position.
Shoy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shoy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bremmer is looking to escape.
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.
Shoy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shoy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bremmer wants to hold on but Shoy pushes him away.
Shoy controlling from the full mount.
That's six 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.
Bremmer is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Bremmer is looking to improve his position but Shoy isn't that keen on the idea.
Shoy content just to control the position here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shoy works his way to his opponent's back.
Good control from Shoy.
Bremmer is trying to get back to his feet but Shoy has full control of the position and if anything, Bremmer has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Shoy is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's eight 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.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Shoy.
Shoy trying to control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Bremmer right now.
Bremmer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shoy has good solid back control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pok Shoy had his way with Hans Bremmer in 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. And we move into the final round!
Shoy slips under a jab.
Bremmer throws a shot to the body.
Bremmer throws a head kick but Shoy moves out of range.
Shoy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bremmer sprawls and moves away.
Bremmer misses with a wild body shot.
Shoy attempts a counter takedown but Bremmer avoids it well and moves away.
Bremmer drives through and clinches with Shoy against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoy blocks the elbow strike.
Shoy tries to pull guard but Bremmer won't allow it.
Shoy managing to block the knees to the body from Bremmer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bremmer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shoy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bremmer walks away with a smile on his face. Shoy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bremmer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bremmer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shoy was well out of range. Poor timing from Bremmer.
Shoy attempts a counter takedown but Bremmer avoids it well and moves away.
Bremmer lands a slapping body shot.
Bremmer rushes Shoy and presses him up against the cage.
Shoy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bremmer misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bremmer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bremmer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bremmer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bremmer looking to throw knees to the head but Shoy is blocking nicely.
Shoy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bremmer smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pok Shoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shoy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Shoy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bremmer keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bremmer is trying to get back to full guard.
Shoy wants to free his trapped foot but Bremmer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bremmer tries to get to full guard but Shoy has control of the leg.
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.
Shoy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Shoy works his foot free and advances to mount.
Shoy tries to control but Bremmer wriggling away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shoy moves to back control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Shoy controls the position.
Shoy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Further stalling from Shoy.
Bremmer tries to escape but Shoy has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Shoy is not going to allow Bremmer to sit and survive in this position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Shoy.
Bremmer is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bremmer wants to escape the position.
I would not like to be Bremmer right now.
Shoy tries to keep control of the position but Bremmer is staying busy.
Bremmer trying to control the position but Shoy manages to sink in the hooks.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Shoy keeps control of the position easily here as Bremmer tries to buck him off.
Bremmer wants to get back to his feet.
Bremmer is in bad spot here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shoy trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Bremmer doesn't escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hans Bremmer.
I think Bremmer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 46:49
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hans Bremmer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dundee Beasley (ranked 5529 p4p, 25075 weight class) and Ion Ionatescu (ranked 295 p4p, 353 weight class). Dundee Beasley could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ion Ionatescu's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dundee Beasley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ion Ionatescu!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ionatescu wants to clinch up but Beasley keeps it at a distance.
Beasley misses with a looping right.
Beasley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Beasley lands with a nice body punch.
Beasley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ionatescu manages to avoid it.
Beasley clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beasley.
Beasley has a couple of punches blocked by Ionatescu.
Beasley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ionatescus head.
Ionatescu prevents a body shot from Beasley.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ionatescu.
Beasley misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beasley has a couple of punches blocked by Ionatescu.
Beasley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ionatescu is trying to stall.
Beasley pushes Ionatescu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ionatescu tries to stall but Beasley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Beasley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ionatescu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ionatescu blocks a body shot from Beasley.
Beasley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beasley tries to throw a body punch but Ionatescu avoids it by throwing Beasley back against the cage.
Beasley working aggressively here.
Beasley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beasley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beasley throws a punch but it's blocked by Ionatescu.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beasley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Beasley fails to land.
Ionatescu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Beasley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beasley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beasley throws a head punch that misses.
Beasley looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Beasley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beasley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beasley misses with a punch to the body.
Ionatescu is looking to control Beasley's arms but Beasley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ionatescu has his back to the cage.
Ionatescu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Beasley's defenses.
It looks like Dundee Beasley has been cut.
Beasley misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Beasley.
A nice right hand lands inside from Beasley.
Ionatescu has Beasley pushed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ionatescu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ionatescu lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beasley misses with the head strike.
Ionatescu blocking some punches.
Beasley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ionatescu's elbow.
Beasley misses with the head strike.
Ionatescu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Beasley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beasley misses with the head strike.
Ionatescu misses with some punches.
Beasley throws a head punch that misses.
Ionatescu stalling in the clinch but Beasley improves position.
Ionatescu is trying to maintain a safe position but Beasley gets an underhook and turns Ionatescu into the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ionatescu misses with the head strike.
Ionatescu blocks an uppercut.
Beasley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ionatescu backwards.
Ionatescu taking a breather.
Ionatescu lands with a left to the head.
Ionatescu takes a shot to the head.
Beasley can't find room to land a body shot as Ionatescu controls the action.
Ionatescu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ionatescu is trying to maintain a safe position but Beasley gets an underhook and turns Ionatescu into the cage.
Beasley gets through Ionatescu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Beasley fails to land.
Beasley scores with a shoulder strike.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ionatescu blocks an uppercut.
Beasley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ionatescu backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beasley.
Ionatescu leaning against his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beasley.
Ionatescu blocks a body shot from Beasley.
Beasley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ionatescu's elbow.
A body shot lands from Beasley.
Beasley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ionatescu's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Beasley as Ionatescu tries to tie him up.
Ionatescu blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Beasley as the two fighters clinch.
Beasley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Beasley.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Beasley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beasley lands with a right to the head.
Ionatescu looking to slow down the pace here.
Ionatescu has Beasley pushed against the cage.
Beasley throws a punch but it's blocked by Ionatescu.
Ionatescu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beasley digs a right hand into Ionatescu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ionatescu's gas tank.
Ionatescu just leaning against Beasley, taking a breather.
Beasley working aggressively here.
Ionatescu trying to control the position but instead, Beasley has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ionatescu into the cage.
Beasley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beasley scores with a shoulder strike.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Beasley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ionatescu wants to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beasley.
Ionatescu blocks a body shot from Beasley.
Beasley working aggressively here.
Beasley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ionatescu backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Beasley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Beasley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Beasley throws a punch but it's blocked by Ionatescu.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Beasley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Beasley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Beasley pushes Ionatescu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beasley misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ionatescu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Beasley tries to circle away but Ionatescu has him pinned against the cage.
Ionatescu is trying to maintain a safe position but Beasley gets an underhook and turns Ionatescu into the cage.
Beasley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ionatescus head.
Beasley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ionatescu looking to stall.
A right handed body shot lands from Beasley.
Ionatescu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Beasley scores with a shot to the side of Ionatescu's head.
Beasley lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Beasley fails to land.
Beasley can't find room to land a body shot as Ionatescu controls the action.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Beasley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ionatescu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Beasley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ionatescu has him pressed against the cage.
Ionatescu is looking to control Beasley's arms but Beasley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ionatescu has his back to the cage.
Beasley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beasley swings wildly with an uppercut but Ionatescu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beasley has a couple of punches blocked by Ionatescu.
Beasley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ionatescu's elbow.
Beasley misses with the head strike.
Ionatescu blocking some punches.
Ionatescu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ionatescu wants to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dundee Beasley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dundee Beasley's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ionatescu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Beasley cracks a nice hook into Ionatescu's ribs.
Beasley drives through and clinches with Ionatescu against the cage.
Beasley working aggressively here.
Beasley tries to work over Ionatescu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Beasley - that landed with a thud.
Ionatescu blocks a body shot from Beasley.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Beasley throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ionatescu is trying to maintain a safe position but Beasley gets an underhook and turns Ionatescu into the cage.
Beasley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beasley misses with a punch on the inside.
Beasley misses with a punch on the inside.
Beasley misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beasley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beasley misses with some punches.
Ionatescu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ionatescu looking to slow down the pace here.
Beasley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beasley.
Beasley lands with a short shot to the head.
Ionatescu taking a breather.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Beasley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beasley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ionatescu.
Dundee Beasley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ionatescu throws a punch but it's blocked by Beasley.
A right hand to the body from Beasley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ionatescu is trying to maintain a safe position but Beasley gets an underhook and turns Ionatescu into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Beasley.
Beasley lands a hook that snaps the head of Ionatescu backwards.
Beasley has a couple of punches blocked by Ionatescu.
Ionatescu misses with a punch to the body.
Beasley swings wildly with an uppercut but Ionatescu uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beasley.
Beasley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beasley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beasley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Beasley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ionatescu blocks a body shot from Beasley.
Beasley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beasley works on Ionatescu's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ionatescu looking to slow down the pace here.
Beasley lands a left hand.
Beasley has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ionatescu taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Beasley - that landed with a thud.
Beasley tries a body shot but Ionatescu blocks it.
Ionatescu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Beasley is keeping busy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Beasley.
Beasley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ionatescu can do to turn this around?
Beasley tries to break the clinch but Ionatescu is controlling the position.
Beasley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Beasley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Beasley misses with the head strike.
Ionatescu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Beasley is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beasley misses with a punch to the body.
Beasley throws a punch but it's blocked by Ionatescu.
Beasley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ionatescu trying to stall but Beasley improves his position.
Beasley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ionatescu's elbow.
Ionatescu leaning against his opponent.
Ionatescu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Beasley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Beasley.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Beasley.
Beasley throws a punch but it's blocked by Ionatescu.
A nice left hand lands by Beasley.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Beasley tries to throw a body punch but Ionatescu avoids it by throwing Beasley back against the cage.
Ionatescu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Beasley is keeping busy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Beasley.
Beasley misses with some punches.
Ionatescu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Beasley is keeping busy.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ion Ionatescu.
Beasley swats away the attempt to clinch by Ionatescu.
Beasley scores with a punch to the head.
Ionatescu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Beasley misses with a lunging right hand
and Beasley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ionatescu wants to clinch.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Beasley cracks Ionatescu with a good jab.
Ionatescu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beasley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ionatescu slips under a jab.
Beasley scores with a nice head shot.
Beasley tests Ionatescu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Beasley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ionatescu tries to clinch up.
Ionatescu doesn't manage to clinch there - Beasley circles away.
Ionatescu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beasley.
Ionatescu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Beasley.
Ionatescu tries to clinch up but Beasley circles away and keeps his distance.
Beasley throws a body punch but Ionatescu moves out of range.
Ionatescu is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Beasley throws an overhand right that lands on Ionatescu's shoulder, as Ionatescu tries to avoid the shot.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ionatescu is looking to clinch.
Ionatescu with a jab.
Dundee Beasley is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Beasley misses.
Beasley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ionatescu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beasley connects with a jab.
Beasley missing with a left hand there. Ionatescu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beasley throws a body shot but no joy.
Beasley throws a shot from downtown. Ionatescu moves away and avoids it.
Ionatescu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Beasley.
Beasley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ionatescu moves in looking to clinch but Beasley pushes him off.
Dundee Beasley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beasley lands a jab to the head.
Beasley lands a nice looking body shot.
Beasley connects with a jab.
Beasley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beasley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ionatescu is looking to clinch but Beasley is avoiding it.
Ionatescu moves into range and clinches up with Beasley.
Beasley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ionatescu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ionatescu stalling in the clinch but Beasley improves position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ionatescu.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ionatescu.
Beasley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ionatescu is trying to stall.
Beasley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Beasley throws a punch but it's blocked by Ionatescu.
Beasley is trying to break the clinch but Ionatescu has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ionatescu.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Beasley misses with a punch on the inside.
Ionatescu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beasley backwards.
Ionatescu looking to stall.
Ionatescu is stalling here.
Beasley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ionatescu is trying to stall.
Ionatescu is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ion Ionatescu.
The fighters circling - Ionatescu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beasley throws a hook to the side of Ionatescu's head but Ionatescu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beasley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Beasley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dundee Beasley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dundee Beasley's cut.
That's time! Beasley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Beasley misses with a straight left.
Beasley looks to throw the jab but Ionatescu is out of range.
Beasley punishes Ionatescu's body with a nice straight punch.
Ionatescu blocks a jab.
Beasley sets himself, and Ionatescu steps forward looking for the clinch! Beasley avoids it this time.
A swing and a miss from Beasley.
Ionatescu moves out of range of the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ionatescu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ionatescu doesn't manage to clinch there - Beasley circles away.
Ionatescu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beasley takes a swing at Ionatescu's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Ionatescu.
Beasley looks to score with a jab to the body but Ionatescu is just out of range.
Ionatescu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Beasley.
Beasley misses with a right hand
and Ionatescu counters with a straight right hand.
Beasley connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ionatescu avoids the body shot from Beasley.
Ionatescu clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ionatescu trying to stall but Beasley improves his position.
Beasley misses with a punch on the inside.
Beasley misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Ionatescu.
Beasley is trying to force a seperation but Ionatescu has the dominant position.
Beasley lands with a light punch inside.
Ionatescu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Beasley misses with a punch to the body.
Beasley misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Ionatescu to work.
Ionatescu is pushing Beasley up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short right from Beasley on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beasley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ionatescu or not.
Beasley lands a right hand.
Ionatescu stalling in the clinch.
Beasley can't find room to land a body shot as Ionatescu controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ionatescu.
Beasley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ionatescu wants to stall.
Ionatescu blocks an uppercut.
Beasley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beasley tries to throw a body punch but Ionatescu avoids it by throwing Beasley back against the cage.
Ionatescu looking to slow down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beasley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beasley can't find room to land a body shot as Ionatescu controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ionatescu misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beasley.
A head punch on the inside from Beasley fails to land.
Beasley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beasley throws a head punch that misses.
Beasley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beasley blocks a body shot from Ionatescu.
Beasley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beasley lands a nice shot to the body.
Beasley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beasley.
Ionatescu prevents a body shot from Beasley.
Beasley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beasley lands with a left to the head.
Beasley tries to throw a body punch but Ionatescu avoids it by throwing Beasley back against the cage.
Ionatescu looking to stall.
Ionatescu is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ionatescu.
Beasley can't find room to land a body shot as Ionatescu controls the action.
Ionatescu wants to stall.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Beasley working aggressively here.
Beasley lands a body punch.
Ionatescu tries to work over Beasley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Beasley as the two fighters clinch.
Ionatescu is looking to control Beasley's arms but Beasley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ionatescu has his back to the cage.
Ionatescu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Beasley fails to land.
Beasley throws a punch but it's blocked by Ionatescu.
Ionatescu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ionatescu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Beasley swings wildly with an uppercut but Ionatescu uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Beasley working aggressively here.
Beasley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ionatescu.
A nice left hand lands by Beasley.
Beasley misses with the head strike.
Ionatescu is trying to maintain a safe position but Beasley gets an underhook and turns Ionatescu into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Beasley fails to land.
Ionatescu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Beasley is keeping busy.
Beasley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beasley lands with a short shot to the head.
Ionatescu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Beasley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ionatescu's elbow.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Beasley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Beasley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beasley working aggressively here.
Beasley throws a punch but it's blocked by Ionatescu.
Beasley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beasley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ionatescu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ionatescu.
Beasley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ionatescu has Beasley pressed against the cage.
Beasley throws a punch but it's blocked by Ionatescu.
Beasley lands a body punch.
Ionatescu trying to control the position but instead, Beasley has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ionatescu into the cage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ionatescu.
Ionatescu blocks an uppercut.
Beasley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ionatescu backwards.
Ionatescu is looking to control Beasley's arms but Beasley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ionatescu has his back to the cage.
Ionatescu tries to stall but Beasley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ionatescu trying to stall but Beasley improves his position.
Ionatescu seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Beasley misses with some punches.
Beasley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ionatescu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Beasley.
Beasley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beasley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ionatescu blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Beasley has a couple of punches blocked by Ionatescu.
Beasley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Beasley.
Beasley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ionatescu backwards.
Beasley works on Ionatescu's body with a couple of short punches.
Beasley misses with a body punch.
Ionatescu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beasley's elbow.
Ionatescu is trying to maintain a safe position but Beasley gets an underhook and turns Ionatescu into the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ionatescu tries to stall but Beasley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Beasley working aggressively here.
Ionatescu taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dundee Beasley clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Dundee Beasley's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ionatescu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beasley.
Ionatescu tries to counter by closing the distance.
Beasley closes the distance and clinches.
Beasley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ionatescu taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Beasley.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beasley.
Beasley is trying to break free.
Beasley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ionatescu can't find room to land a body shot as Beasley controls the action.
Ionatescu missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beasley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ionatescu backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Beasley fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ionatescu.
Ionatescu avoiding damage.
Beasley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beasley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beasley misses with the head strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Beasley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beasley scores with a shot to the side of Ionatescu's head.
Ionatescu trying to stall but Beasley improves his position.
Ionatescu misses with a body punch.
Ionatescu swings wildly with an uppercut but Beasley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ionatescu is looking to control Beasley's arms but Beasley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ionatescu has his back to the cage.
Beasley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Beasley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beasley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beasley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beasley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Beasley - that landed with a thud.
Beasley misses with a body punch.
Ionatescu is looking to control Beasley's arms but Beasley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ionatescu has his back to the cage.
Ionatescu trying to stall but Beasley improves his position.
Beasley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Beasley misses with some punches.
Ionatescu tries to stall but Beasley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short left from Beasley.
Ionatescu trying to control the position but instead, Beasley has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ionatescu into the cage.
Beasley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Beasley fails to land.
Beasley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beasley gets through Ionatescu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Beasley swings wildly with an uppercut but Ionatescu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beasley lands a hook that snaps the head of Ionatescu backwards.
Ionatescu looking to slow down the pace here.
Ionatescu blocks an uppercut.
Beasley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beasley working aggressively here.
Ionatescu blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beasley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beasley working aggressively here.
A short left from Beasley.
Beasley tries to throw a body punch but Ionatescu avoids it by throwing Beasley back against the cage.
Beasley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beasley.
Ionatescu is pushing Beasley up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Beasley pushes Ionatescu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beasley struggles to land a body shot inside as Ionatescu controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Beasley.
Beasley can't find room to land a body shot as Ionatescu controls the action.
Ionatescu blocks a body shot from Beasley.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Beasley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beasley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ionatescu backwards.
Beasley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ionatescu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ionatescu blocking some punches.
Beasley tries to work over Ionatescu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beasley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beasley lands with a short shot to the head.
Ionatescu blocking some punches.
Ionatescu has Beasley pushed against the cage.
Ionatescu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Beasley lands a left hand.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ionatescu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Beasley is keeping busy.
Beasley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ionatescu backwards.
Ionatescu trying to control the position but instead, Beasley has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ionatescu into the cage.
Ionatescu blocking some punches.
Beasley throws a head punch that misses.
Beasley misses with a body punch.
Beasley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Beasley lands a body punch in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ionatescu blocking some punches.
Ionatescu tries to stall but Beasley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ionatescu prevents a body shot from Beasley.
Ionatescu is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ionatescu.
Beasley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ionatescu's elbow.
Ionatescu trying to control the position but instead, Beasley has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ionatescu into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ion Ionatescu.
Ionatescu ducks under a wild hook from Beasley.
Beasley keeps the fight on the outside.
Beasley misses the shot to the body.
Beasley lands a slapping body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ionatescu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ionatescu tries to clinch up but Beasley circles away and keeps his distance.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Beasley misses the target.
Beasley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice jab there from Ionatescu.
Beasley misses with a straight left.
Beasley throws a big shot that misses.
Ionatescu appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Beasley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beasley checks a leg kick nicely.
Ionatescu closes the distance and pushes Beasley back into the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Beasley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ionatescu trying to stall but Beasley improves his position.
Ionatescu blocks a body shot from Beasley.
Beasley misses with a punch on the inside.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Beasley struggles to land a body shot inside as Ionatescu controls his hands.
Ionatescu trying to stall but Beasley improves his position.
Beasley is looking to break free of the clinch but Ionatescu has double underhooks.
Beasley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ionatescu trying to stall but Beasley improves his position.
Ionatescu blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Ionatescu.
Good body shot from Beasley.
Beasley misses with some punches.
Beasley throws a punch but it's blocked by Ionatescu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ionatescu is looking to control Beasley's arms but Beasley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ionatescu has his back to the cage.
Beasley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ionatescu is trying to maintain a safe position but Beasley gets an underhook and turns Ionatescu into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dundee Beasley had his way with Ion Ionatescu in that round.
The cut man is working on Dundee Beasley's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Beasley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ionatescu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ionatescu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Beasley.
Beasley throws a shot from downtown. Ionatescu moves away and avoids it.
Ionatescu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beasley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beasley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ionatescu at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Ionatescu misses the target.
Ionatescu tries to clinch up.
Beasley with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ionatescu to score with a decent uppercut.
Ionatescu tries to clinch but Beasley moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Beasley.
Ionatescu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beasley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ionatescu avoids the body shot from Beasley.
Ionatescu tries a quick counter leg kick but Beasley is wise to it.
Ionatescu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Beasley cracks Ionatescu with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beasley misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Beasley misses the target.
Ionatescu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beasley.
Ionatescu defending well as Beasley loads up on a big left hand.
Beasley keeps the fight on the outside.
Beasley looks to land a right hand but Ionatescu moved out of range.
Ionatescu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Beasley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ionatescu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beasley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ionatescu is looking to clinch.
Ionatescu has managed to clinch.
Nice body punch from Beasley - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ionatescu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beasley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ionatescu blocking some punches.
Beasley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ionatescu's elbow.
Beasley throws a punch but it's blocked by Ionatescu.
Beasley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ionatescu misses with a knee strike.
Beasley can't find room to land a body shot as Ionatescu controls the action.
Beasley tries to work over Ionatescu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ionatescu blocks an uppercut.
Ionatescu is trying to stall.
Beasley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Beasley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beasley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beasley.
Ionatescu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Beasley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ionatescu's elbow.
Ionatescu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beasley works on Ionatescu's body with a couple of short punches.
Beasley misses with a punch to the body.
Beasley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beasley swings wildly with an uppercut but Ionatescu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ionatescu blocks an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
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.
Beasley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beasley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ionatescu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ionatescu is trying to maintain a safe position but Beasley gets an underhook and turns Ionatescu into the cage.
Ionatescu is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Beasley has denied him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Beasley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ionatescu backwards.
Beasley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ionatescu stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ion Ionatescu.
Beasley connects with a body shot that sends Ionatescu's belly button to the back.
Beasley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ionatescu doesn't seem bothered though.
Beasley misses with an uppercut. Ionatescu saw that one coming.
Beasley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ionatescu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beasley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ionatescu slips under a jab.
Beasley swings widly with a right hand
enabling Ionatescu to counter with a crisp jab.
Ionatescu tries to close the distance and clinch but Beasley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ionatescu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ionatescu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beasley.
Ionatescu wants to counter the offense by Beasley and move into the clinch position.
Ionatescu misses with an uppercut.
Beasley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beasley throws a big shot that misses.
Ionatescu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ionatescu ducks right into an uppercut from Beasley.
Beasley keeps the fight on the outside.
Ionatescu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beasley.
Ionatescu is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Beasley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Beasley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ionatescu manages to avoid it.
Ionatescu is looking to clinch.
Beasley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ionatescu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Beasley.
Beasley throws a body shot but no joy.
Ionatescu is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Beasley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ionatescu ducks under a wild hook from Beasley.
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.
Beasley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ionatescu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beasley swats away the attempt to clinch by Ionatescu.
Beasley throws an overhand right that lands on Ionatescu's shoulder, as Ionatescu tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Beasley misses its intended target.
Ionatescu only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ionatescu doesn't manage to clinch there - Beasley circles away.
Ionatescu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beasley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ionatescu clinches up with Beasley and pushes him back against the cage.
Beasley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Beasley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beasley misses with a punch on the inside.
Ionatescu looking to slow down the pace here.
Ionatescu trying to control the position but instead, Beasley has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ionatescu into the cage.
Beasley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ionatescu backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Beasley.
Beasley wants to get back to striking at distance but Ionatescu won't allow it.
Ionatescu blocks an uppercut.
Ionatescu taking a breather.
Ionatescu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Beasley pushes Ionatescu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ionatescu looking to stall.
Ionatescu tries to land knees in the clinch but Beasley avoids the damage to the body.
Beasley tries to work over Ionatescu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beasley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Beasley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dundee Beasley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ionatescu is pushing Beasley up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ionatescu is trying to maintain a safe position but Beasley gets an underhook and turns Ionatescu into the cage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Beasley misses with some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch on the inside from Ionatescu fails to land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beasley lands with a left to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dundee Beasley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Beasley has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dundee Beasley!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cesar Chavez (ranked 5289 p4p, 3752 weight class) and Heavenly Godsgrace (ranked 268 p4p, 186 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cesar Chavez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Heavenly Godsgrace!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chavez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Godsgrace shoots in looking for a takedown but Chavez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Godsgrace's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chavez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Godsgrace doesn't seem bothered though.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Godsgrace is defended easily by Chavez.
Godsgrace tries a head kick but it misses.
Chavez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Godsgrace dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Godsgrace shoots in but no luck this time.
Cesar Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heavenly Godsgrace.
Chavez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Godsgrace tries to clinch there but Chavez circles away.
Godsgrace takes one to the side of the head.
Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Godsgrace moves away.
Godsgrace has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Godsgrace there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chavez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Godsgrace's hands.
Cesar Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Godsgrace shoots in for a takedown but Chavez shows good takedown defense.
Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Godsgrace was well out of range. Poor timing from Chavez.
Godsgrace uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chavez.
Godsgrace keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chavez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godsgrace takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chavez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Godsgrace clinches up with Chavez and pushes him back against the cage.
Chavez is trying to break free.
Godsgrace jumps guard but Chavez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Chavez fails to land.
Godsgrace tries to pull guard but Chavez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Chavez working aggressively here.
Chavez misses with a punch to the body.
Godsgrace's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Godsgrace blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Godsgrace blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chavez pushes off an throws an elbow but Godsgrace leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Godsgrace blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chavez lands a body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Godsgrace's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chavez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Godsgrace tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chavez just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godsgrace escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chavez blocks a head kick by Godsgrace.
Chavez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Godsgrace staying out of range there.
Godsgrace gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chavez.
Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Godsgrace manages to avoid it.
Chavez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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!
Godsgrace wants to clinch.
Godsgrace pushes Chavez up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Godsgrace.
Chavez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Godsgrace backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chavez.
Chavez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Godsgrace has him pressed against the cage.
Chavez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez lands with a right to the head.
Godsgrace pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Godsgrace looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Godsgrace misses with a takedown attempt - Chavez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chavez scores with a hook to the body. Godsgrace takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Godsgrace takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chavez throws a lazy right hand but Godsgrace sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Godsgrace on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Godsgrace has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Godsgrace there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but Godsgrace is just out of range.
A shot to the body from Chavez misses
and Godsgrace counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Godsgrace slips a straight right by Chavez.
Chavez with a hook.
Chavez throws a combination. Godsgrace tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
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!
Both fighters circling a little - Godsgrace finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Chavez is breathing heavily.
Chavez avoids the body shot from Godsgrace.
Chavez looks to land a left hand but Godsgrace moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Godsgrace slips under a jab.
Godsgrace slips under a jab.
Godsgrace unleashes a big counter combination but Chavez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Chavez blocks the body kick.
Chavez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Godsgrace uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chavez.
Godsgrace fails with a takedown attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Chavez as he connects with a hook.
Godsgrace works over Chavez's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Cesar Chavez has been cut.
Godsgrace staying out of range there.
Chavez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chavez leaves Godsgrace with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Godsgrace avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Godsgrace defending well as Chavez loads up on a big left hand.
Godsgrace shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chavez defends it nicely.
Chavez could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Godsgrace tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Godsgrace tries for a takedown but Chavez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Godsgrace misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Godsgrace closes the distance and clinches up with Chavez, looking for a takedown. Godsgrace pushes Chavez against the cage but Chavez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chavez lands with a shot to the body.
Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Godsgrace was well out of range. Poor timing from Chavez.
Chavez scores with a decent looking hook.
Chavez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Godsgrace takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Godsgrace ducks right into an uppercut from Chavez.
Godsgrace shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chavez as he avoids it easily.
Chavez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chavez lands with a shot to the body.
Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
Chavez missing with a left hand there. Godsgrace was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chavez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Chavez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chavez throws a right hand that misses
and Godsgrace counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Godsgrace uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chavez.
Chavez misses with a looping left.
No joy there for Godsgrace, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chavez lands a slapping body shot.
Godsgrace shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chavez as he jumps to the side.
Godsgrace keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Godsgrace wants to counter the offense by Chavez and move into the clinch position.
Chavez scores with a jab to the body.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but Godsgrace is just out of range.
Godsgrace steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chavez.
Chavez lands a nice looking body shot.
Cesar Chavez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Godsgrace.
Godsgrace ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Godsgrace looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chavez lands with a straight right. Godsgrace didn't see that one coming.
Chavez misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Godsgrace looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chavez misses with a hook. Godsgrace ducked under it nicely.
Godsgrace shoots in but no luck this time.
Godsgrace forces Chavez back against the cage and clinches.
Chavez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Godsgrace.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Chavez misses with the head strike.
Chavez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Godsgrace backwards.
Chavez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chavez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Godsgrace tries to throw a body punch but Chavez avoids it by throwing Godsgrace back against the cage.
Chavez misses with a body punch.
Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Godsgrace working hard to break the clinch.
Godsgrace breaks the clinch.
Godsgrace will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Godsgrace uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chavez.
Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Godsgrace lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Chavez keeps the fight on the outside.
Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Godsgrace throws a sloppy head kick and Chavez moves out of range easily.
Chavez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chavez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chavez clinches.
Godsgrace blocks an uppercut.
Godsgrace wants to get back to striking at distance but Chavez won't allow it.
Chavez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Godsgrace breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chavez dips to his left and cracks Godsgrace with an uppercut!
Chavez misses with a hook to the body
and Godsgrace counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chavez connects with a jab.
Chavez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chavez checks a low kick from Godsgrace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cesar Chavez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cesar Chavez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chavez misses with a kick to the body.
Godsgrace misses with a wild body shot.
Chavez throws a body shot but no joy.
Godsgrace throws a counter combo.
Godsgrace tries to close the distance and clinch but Chavez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Godsgrace gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice uppercut lands for Chavez. That snapped Godsgrace's head back.
Cesar Chavez is winning the standup battle so far.
Chavez scores with a nice strike.
Chavez slaps away a takedown attempt from Godsgrace, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chavez throws the left hand but Godsgrace avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godsgrace takes one to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Chavez.
Godsgrace tries to clinch but Chavez is having none of it.
It looked like Chavez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chavez misses with a hook.
Godsgrace steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chavez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Chavez. No joy for Godsgrace on that attempt.
Godsgrace is breathing heavily.
Chavez misses the jab.
Chavez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chavez dodges the punch combination from Godsgrace.
Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A cross from Chavez lands.
Chavez lands a slapping body shot.
Chavez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Godsgrace counters with a nice uppercut.
Chavez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chavez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice combination there by Godsgrace.
Godsgrace ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chavez misses with a looping left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chavez scores with the left hand. Godsgrace knows he should have avoided that one.
Chavez misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Godsgrace.
Cesar Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heavenly Godsgrace.
Chavez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Godsgrace paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Godsgrace is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Chavez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Godsgrace.
Godsgrace misses with an uppercut. Chavez saw that one coming.
Godsgrace on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Godsgrace manages to avoid it.
Chavez stuffs the takedown attempt from Godsgrace. Godsgrace gets slowly back to his feet.
Godsgrace has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A slow jab from Chavez misses its intended target.
Nice shot lands for Chavez.
Chavez connects with a looping right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godsgrace doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Godsgrace.
A quick step to the side and Chavez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Godsgrace has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Godsgrace tries to clinch but Chavez moves out of range.
Godsgrace shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chavez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Godsgrace looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Godsgrace tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Godsgrace moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice side step and Godsgrace releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Godsgrace.
Chavez looks to land a right hand but Godsgrace moved out of range.
Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Chavez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Godsgrace fails with a takedown attempt.
Chavez throws the left hand but Godsgrace avoids the punch easily.
Chavez pushes Godsgrace up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
A head punch on the inside from Chavez fails to land.
Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Godsgrace jumps guard but Chavez stands there with Godsgrace around his waist. Godsgrace gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cesar Chavez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chavez lands a right hand.
Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Godsgrace uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Godsgrace.
Chavez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chavez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Godsgrace can do to turn this around?
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chavez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Godsgrace trying to stall but Chavez improves his position.
Chavez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chavez slowing the pace effectively.
Chavez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Godsgrace lands a knee to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Godsgrace.
Godsgrace leaning his opponent against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chavez as Godsgrace tries to tie him up.
Chavez working aggressively here.
Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Godsgrace wants to get back to striking at distance but Chavez won't allow it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Godsgrace.
Godsgrace missing with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chavez as Godsgrace tries to tie him up.
Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Godsgrace wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Godsgrace has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chavez after a bit of a struggle.
Godsgrace tries to work over Chavez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chavez has Godsgrace pushed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chavez as Godsgrace tries to tie him up.
Godsgrace blocks a body shot from Chavez.
Chavez lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chavez.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chavez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Godsgrace fails to pull guard.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chavez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chavez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Godsgrace blocks an elbow strike.
Chavez stops a takedown attempt from Godsgrace.
Godsgrace tries for a takedown. No joy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chavez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Godsgrace misses with a short punch on the inside.
Godsgrace is trying desperately to land a takedown but Chavez is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Godsgrace.
A nice left hand lands by Chavez.
Chavez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Chavez fails to land.
Godsgrace goes for a takedown attempt but Chavez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chavez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Godsgrace dives in for a single leg takedown but Chavez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chavez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chavez lands with a shot to the body.
Chavez throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Godsgrace closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chavez circles away.
Chavez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Godsgrace has a takedown stuffed.
Chavez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Godsgrace has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chavez finds it's way round the side to connect with Godsgrace's head.
Chavez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Godsgrace throws a low kick, looking for Chavez's leg but Chavez calmly moves out of range.
Chavez misses with a lunging right hand
and Godsgrace counters with a nice uppercut.
Godsgrace throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Godsgrace has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Chavez misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Chavez misses.
Heavenly Godsgrace is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chavez misses with a hook. Godsgrace ducked under it nicely.
Godsgrace wants to counter with a clinch but Chavez pushes him away.
Chavez tries to keep at a distance but Godsgrace has taken the fight into the clinch.
Godsgrace blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chavez gets underhooks to prevent Godsgrace's takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Godsgrace's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chavez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Godsgrace backwards.
Chavez is trying to force a seperation but Godsgrace has the dominant position.
Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Godsgrace's elbow.
Godsgrace wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cesar Chavez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cesar Chavez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Godsgrace uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chavez.
Godsgrace 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Godsgrace looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chavez keeps the fight on the outside.
Godsgrace slips under a jab from Chavez.
Chavez with a nice calf kick.
Chavez slaps away a takedown attempt from Godsgrace, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Godsgrace shoots for a takedown but Chavez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
As Chavez backs off Godsgrace throws a huge counter combo but Chavez manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Chavez misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Godsgrace ducks under a wild hook from Chavez.
Chavez throws the left hand but Godsgrace avoids the punch easily.
Godsgrace takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Chavez.
Chavez misses with an uppercut
and Godsgrace counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Godsgrace misses with a takedown attempt - Chavez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cesar Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heavenly Godsgrace.
Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Godsgrace manages to avoid it.
Chavez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Godsgrace.
Chavez throws out a leg kick but Godsgrace moves out of range and Chavez only half commits.
Godsgrace shoots in looking for a takedown. Chavez tries to sprawl out of it but Godsgrace keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chavez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Godsgrace fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chavez lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez swings for the body but Godsgrace moves out of range.
Godsgrace tries a head kick but it misses.
Chavez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Godsgrace moves out of range of the strikes.
Chavez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chavez backing away here, and Godsgrace unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Godsgrace will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A swing and a miss from Chavez.
Godsgrace tries to counter with a clinch but Chavez shakes him off and moves away.
Chavez stuffs the takedown attempt from Godsgrace. Godsgrace gets slowly back to his feet.
Chavez throws a hook but Godsgrace avoids it easily.
Chavez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Godsgrace buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Godsgrace throws a head kick that half lands.
Chavez looks to land a left hand but Godsgrace moved out of range nicely.
Chavez swats away the attempt to clinch by Godsgrace.
Chavez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godsgrace shoots in for a double leg but Chavez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chavez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chavez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Godsgrace ducks under a wild hook from Chavez.
Godsgrace drops his hands momentarily and Chavez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Godsgrace avoids the body shot from Chavez.
Godsgrace throws a combination. Chavez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Godsgrace shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chavez but Chavez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Godsgrace takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fighters circling - Chavez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chavez connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Godsgrace lands a head kick. Chavez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Godsgrace fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Godsgrace moves out of range of the strikes.
Chavez scores with a hook to the body. Godsgrace takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chavez misses with a double jab.
Godsgrace shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chavez as he avoids it easily.
Godsgrace misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chavez throws a jab but it's blocked by Godsgrace.
Godsgrace shoots in but no luck this time.
Godsgrace with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chavez to score with a decent uppercut.
Godsgrace avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Godsgrace is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Godsgrace uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chavez.
Godsgrace shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chavez as he jumps to the side.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chavez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chavez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chavez sizes up Godsgrace with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chavez misses with a looping right.
Godsgrace wants to clinch.
Chavez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Godsgrace moves into the clinch successfully.
Chavez misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Godsgrace as the two fighters clinch.
Godsgrace breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chavez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Godsgrace has a takedown stuffed.
Chavez looks to land a right hand but Godsgrace moved out of range.
Godsgrace shoots for a double leg takedown but Chavez sprawls well. He's pushed Godsgrace's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Chavez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
Godsgrace ducks under a wild hook from Chavez.
Godsgrace blocks a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Chavez as Godsgrace shoots in.
Nice body punch from Chavez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Godsgrace works over Chavez's head and body with a nice combination.
Godsgrace uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chavez.
Chavez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Godsgrace.
Chavez works Godsgrace's body with a nice hook.
Godsgrace closes the distance and clinches.
Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Godsgrace controls the action.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
Godsgrace goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chavez prevents it.
Godsgrace trying to control the position but instead, Chavez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Godsgrace into the cage.
Chavez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Godsgrace blocks an uppercut.
Chavez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Godsgrace uses good head movement to avoid it.
Godsgrace dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chavez misses with the head strike.
A short left from Chavez.
Chavez gets underhooks to prevent Godsgrace's takedown attempt.
Chavez pushes Godsgrace back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chavez.
Godsgrace fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Godsgrace uses good head movement to avoid it.
Godsgrace misses with an elbow strike.
Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Chavez.
Godsgrace keeps control of Chavez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chavez misses with some punches.
Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chavez.
Chavez breaks the clinch.
Godsgrace fails in his attempt to clinch.
Godsgrace shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chavez as he avoids it easily.
Chavez misses with an uppercut
and Godsgrace counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Godsgrace moves in looking to clinch but Chavez pushes him off.
Godsgrace tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chavez defends well and Godsgrace ends up having to push Chavez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Godsgrace moves away.
Chavez leaves Godsgrace with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Godsgrace slips under a jab from Chavez.
Chavez lands a slapping body shot.
Godsgrace shoots in for a takedown but Chavez shows good takedown defense.
Godsgrace moves out of range as Chavez strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cesar Chavez clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Cesar Chavez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chavez throws a body shot but no joy.
Godsgrace will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chavez misses with a wild body shot.
Chavez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Godsgrace.
Chavez jabs Godsgrace to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chavez staying out of range there.
Chavez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chavez misses with an uppercut
and Godsgrace holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Godsgrace tries to pull guard but Chavez holds him up against the cage and eventually Godsgrace drops back down to his feet.
Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Godsgrace's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godsgrace ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Godsgrace no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Chavez postures up.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Chavez wants to get up but he can't break Godsgrace's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Godsgrace is trying to keep Chavez in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godsgrace is looking for a triangle but Chavez pushes his legs off easily.
Godsgrace has a closed guard, preventing Chavez from standing up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chavez misses the shot to the body.
Godsgrace clinches up with Chavez and pushes him back against the cage.
Godsgrace wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chavez scores with a hook to the body.
Godsgrace blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Chavez.
Godsgrace drags the fight down to the ground.
Godsgrace looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chavez is one step ahead there.
Chavez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Godsgrace has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chavez has managed to get both his arms back between Godsgrace's legs - danger averted.
Chavez is looking to stand up but Godsgrace won't let him.
Chavez trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Godsgrace lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Chavez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godsgrace trying to control but Chavez is working from the bottom.
Godsgrace works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Godsgrace seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chavez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Godsgrace passes to full mount!
Godsgrace tries to control but Chavez wriggling away.
Godsgrace is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Chavez can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Godsgrace looking to secure an arm triangle but Chavez defends it well.
Godsgrace looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Godsgrace trying to control but Chavez is having none of it.
That's six 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.
Godsgrace takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Godsgrace wants to get back to his feet but Chavez is holding on tight.
Godsgrace controlling from mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Godsgrace looking for a guillotine from mount but Chavez is having none of it.
Godsgrace jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Chavez manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Godsgrace working the ground and pound but Chavez is defending the strikes.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's eight 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.
Chavez misses with an uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Godsgrace.
Cesar Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heavenly Godsgrace.
Godsgrace doesn't manage to clinch there - Chavez circles away.
Chavez is looking to counter punch.
Godsgrace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chavez manages to avoid it.
Godsgrace tries to clinch but Chavez is having none of it.
Godsgrace avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Godsgrace with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chavez to score with a decent uppercut.
Chavez takes a swing at Godsgrace's ribcage but misses.
Chavez scores with a jab.
Chavez throws a poor cross that misses
and Godsgrace counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice sprawl there from Chavez as Godsgrace shoots in.
Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Godsgrace moves away.
Chavez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Godsgrace misses with a takedown attempt - Chavez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Godsgrace slips under a jab from Chavez.
Chavez lands an overhand right.
Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
Chavez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Godsgrace fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chavez avoids it really well and circles away.
Chavez connects with a crisp jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chavez throws a poor cross that misses
and Godsgrace cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chavez scores with a sloppy right hand. Godsgrace should have avoided that one.
Chavez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chavez wants it to stay on the feet.
Chavez moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Cesar Chavez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cesar Chavez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Chavez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Godsgrace ducks under a wild hook from Chavez.
Godsgrace takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Godsgrace staying out of range there.
Chavez throws a shot from downtown. Godsgrace moves away and avoids it.
Godsgrace takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chavez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Godsgrace keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Godsgrace is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Godsgrace shoots for a double leg takedown but Chavez sprawls well. He's pushed Godsgrace's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chavez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Godsgrace in his tracks.
Chavez thuds a left hand into Godsgrace's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godsgrace looks for a takedown but Chavez sprawls well.
Chavez throws a hook but Godsgrace avoids it easily.
Godsgrace slips a jab from Chavez.
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.
Chavez throws a hook to the side of Godsgrace's head but Godsgrace sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godsgrace tries to clinch there but Chavez circles away.
Godsgrace will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chavez is looking to counter punch.
Cesar Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heavenly Godsgrace.
Chavez misses with a hook. Godsgrace ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Chavez misses.
Godsgrace is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice sprawl there from Chavez as Godsgrace shoots in.
Godsgrace slips a jab from Chavez.
Godsgrace slips a straight right by Chavez.
Godsgrace replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Chavez blocks it well.
Godsgrace lunges at Chavez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chavez's hand.
Godsgrace uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chavez.
Godsgrace unleashes a big counter combination but Chavez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Godsgrace slips under a jab from Chavez.
Godsgrace tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chavez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Godsgrace somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez throws a big shot that misses.
Chavez throws a body shot but no joy.
Chavez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Godsgrace.
Chavez lands with a straight right. Godsgrace didn't see that one coming.
Chavez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Godsgrace.
A big right from Chavez misses.
Chavez throws a body punch but Godsgrace moves out of range.
Godsgrace tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chavez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Godsgrace somewhat.
Godsgrace throws a head kick that half lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godsgrace looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chavez lands a nice looking body shot.
Godsgrace closes the distance and clinches.
Chavez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Godsgrace.
Chavez scores with a hook to the body.
Chavez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Chavez.
Godsgrace has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Chavez uses from the top position.
Chavez is looking to stand up but Godsgrace won't let him.
Chavez postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez wants to stand and escape but instead Godsgrace has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Godsgrace won't allow Chavez to get back to his feet.
Godsgrace wants to control from the top but Chavez keeps moving.
Godsgrace stands and steps away. Chavez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Chavez gets tackled into the cage by Godsgrace. Godsgrace maintains the clinch.
Godsgrace slowing the pace effectively.
Godsgrace breaks the clinch.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Godsgrace bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Godsgrace wants to counter the offense by Chavez and move into the clinch position.
A big right from Chavez misses.
Godsgrace fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chavez swings for the body but Godsgrace moves out of range.
Godsgrace takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Godsgrace shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A big left from Chavez misses.
A jab from Chavez misses.
Chavez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chavez throws a hook but Godsgrace avoids it easily.
Godsgrace lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chavez at a distance.
Godsgrace tries to clinch up.
Godsgrace fails to land with a series of punches.
Godsgrace slips under a jab from Chavez.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Godsgrace keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Godsgrace moves into the clinch.
Godsgrace breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chavez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Godsgrace.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chavez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chavez swats away the attempt to clinch by Godsgrace.
Godsgrace tries to close the distance and clinch but Chavez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Godsgrace tries to close the distance and clinch but Chavez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Godsgrace.
Chavez lands a jab.
Godsgrace slips under a jab.
Godsgrace takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Godsgrace moves away.
Chavez stuffs the takedown attempt from Godsgrace. Godsgrace gets slowly back to his feet.
Godsgrace takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chavez throws a hook but Godsgrace blocks it.
Chavez misses with a body shot.
Godsgrace is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chavez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Godsgrace.
Chavez misses with a hook.
Godsgrace now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Godsgrace looks for a takedown but Chavez sprawls well.
Chavez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Godsgrace checks it well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Chavez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chavez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Godsgrace drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chavez defends it well.
A jab from Chavez misses.
Godsgrace throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chavez's waist but Chavez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Godsgrace off to one side.
Godsgrace staying out of range there.
Godsgrace changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chavez tries to avoid it but Godsgrace manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chavez to the ground. Chavez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Godsgrace closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cesar Chavez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Godsgrace shoots in looking for a takedown but Chavez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Godsgrace's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decent striking displayed by Chavez there.
Chavez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chavez wants to land a leg kick but Godsgrace is out of range.
Godsgrace shoots in for a takedown but Chavez shows good takedown defense.
Godsgrace takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A swing and a miss from Chavez.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Chavez lands a lovely overhand right.
Chavez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Godsgrace.
Chavez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Godsgrace looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Godsgrace shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chavez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Godsgrace takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chavez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chavez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chavez misses with a straight right.
Godsgrace dives in and grabs Chavez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chavez pushes down on Godsgrace's head and hops out.
Heavenly Godsgrace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A shot to the liver by Chavez. Beautiful body shot.
Chavez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cesar Chavez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chavez, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 50:45
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 50:45
Judge Josh West scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cesar Chavez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mapeel Leefs (ranked 5254 p4p, 2935 weight class) and Ned Kelly (ranked 262 p4p, 147 weight class). Ned Kelly will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mapeel Leefs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ned Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leefs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab by Kelly.
Kelly throws out a loose jab but Leefs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leefs darts in looking for a takedown but Kelly gets double underhooks and turns Leefs into the cage.
Kelly presses Leefs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Leefs tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kelly smiles and moves away.
Kelly stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mapeel Leefs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kelly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kelly connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A big right from Kelly misses.
Kelly getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Leefs is rocked!
Kelly drops Leefs with a straight right hand, right on the button! Kelly follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ned Kelly!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tiny Tim Thackerley (ranked 3202 p4p, 3560 weight class) and Paddy O Taybel (ranked 160 p4p, 176 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 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tiny Tim Thackerley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paddy O Taybel!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Taybel staying out of range there.
O Taybel misses with a looping left.
Thackerley walks into a jab.
Thackerley throws a looping overhand right but O Taybel ducks down to avoid it.
Thackerley takes a swing at O Taybel's ribcage but misses.
O Taybel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
O Taybel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
O Taybel slips a jab from Thackerley.
O Taybel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A swing and a miss from O Taybel.
Thackerley missing with a left hand there. O Taybel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thackerley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thackerley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thackerley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Taybel was well out of range. Poor timing from Thackerley.
Thackerley slips a straight right by O Taybel.
Thackerley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
O Taybel throws a hook to the side of Thackerley's head but Thackerley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thackerley looks to land a right hand but O Taybel moved out of range.
Thackerley stuns O Taybel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thackerley misses with an uppercut.
Thackerley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A shot to the liver by O Taybel. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Taybel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thackerley under the eye.
O Taybel slips a straight right by Thackerley.
Thackerley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thackerley throws a jab when O Taybel was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Taybel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
O Taybel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thackerley.
Thackerley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for O Taybel.
O Taybel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thackerley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
O Taybel walks into a jab.
Thackerley misses with a hook. O Taybel ducked under it nicely.
O Taybel avoids the body shot from Thackerley.
O Taybel throws the left hand but Thackerley avoids the punch easily.
O Taybel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
O Taybel moves away from the strike by Thackerley.
Thackerley throws a body shot but no joy.
O Taybel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thackerley throwing a counter right hand but O Taybel manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thackerley. O Taybel does a little dance to reset his feet.
O Taybel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from O Taybel there as he acknowledges the shot.
O Taybel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Taybel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thackerley. O Taybel does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from O Taybel finds it's way through Thackerley's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thackerley digs a good body shot into O Taybel's ribs.
O Taybel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thackerley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thackerley takes a swing at O Taybel's ribcage but misses.
Thackerley misses with a straight right.
O Taybel misses the jab.
O Taybel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thackerley.
O Taybel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thackerley was well out of range. Poor timing from O Taybel.
Thackerley throws a hook to the side of O Taybel's head but O Taybel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from O Taybel does it's job there.
A cross from O Taybel lands.
Thackerley misses with an uppercut. O Taybel saw that one coming.
Thackerley throws a hook but O Taybel avoids it easily.
O Taybel lands a nice hook to Thackerley's body. Thackerley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slow jab from O Taybel misses its intended target.
O Taybel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
O Taybel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thackerley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Taybel was well out of range. Poor timing from Thackerley.
Thackerley misses with a straight left.
Thackerley walks into a left hand.
Thackerley moves out of range as O Taybel strikes.
Thackerley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thackerley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Taybel takes a swing at Thackerley's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Taybel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thackerley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thackerley throws a jab but it's blocked by O Taybel.
Thackerley throws a hook to the side of O Taybel's head but O Taybel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thackerley lands a jab to the head.
O Taybel is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
O Taybel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thackerley momentarily.
O Taybel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thackerley moves away.
A swing and a miss from Thackerley.
O Taybel misses the jab.
Thackerley slips a straight right by O Taybel.
Thackerley throws a body punch but O Taybel moves out of range.
Thackerley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thackerley throws a jab when O Taybel was well out of range.
We've been informed that O Taybel has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A slow jab from Thackerley misses its intended target.
O Taybel lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Thackerley misses with a body shot.
O Taybel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thackerley.
O Taybel staying out of range there.
Thackerley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O Taybel.
O Taybel misses with a looping right.
Thackerley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O Taybel.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Taybel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Taybel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Taybel is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Thackerley had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The crowd cheers as O Taybel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thackerley doesn't seem phased though.
O Taybel scores with a decent looking hook.
Thackerley just misses with a punch to the body.
O Taybel catches Thackerley with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thackerley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thackerley scores with a crisp jab that stopped O Taybel in his tracks.
 It looks like Paddy O Taybel has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Taybel. Thackerley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thackerley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
O Taybel blocks a jab.
O Taybel jabs Thackerley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thackerley lands a lovely overhand right.
 O Taybel is rocked!
Thackerley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. O Taybel doesn't seem bothered though.
O Taybel is still on wobbly legs! Can Thackerley finish him?
O Taybel looks winded!
O Taybel loads up on a big right hand but Thackerley slips the punch.
Thackerley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Taybel manages to avoid it.
O Taybel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
O Taybel gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Thackerley gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! O Taybel is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tiny Tim Thackerley!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenneth Decker (ranked 3314 p4p, 2879 weight class) and Kiril Alekseyovich (ranked 164 p4p, 143 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 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kenneth Decker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kiril Alekseyovich!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decker looks to score with a jab to the body but Alekseyovich is just out of range.
Decker throws an overhand right that lands on Alekseyovich's shoulder, as Alekseyovich tries to avoid the shot.
Decker throws a body shot but no joy.
Decker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alekseyovich doesn't seem bothered though.
Horrible takedown attempt by Alekseyovich or perhaps it was just good defense by Decker, which made it look bad.
Decker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alekseyovich has time to react.
Decker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alekseyovich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Decker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alekseyovich tries to clinch but Decker moves out of range.
Decker throws a lazy right hand but Alekseyovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alekseyovich fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alekseyovich manages to avoid it.
Decker digs a good hook to Alekseyovich's body.
Alekseyovich takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Kiril Alekseyovich has been cut.
Decker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A big left from Decker misses.
Decker lands with a straight right. Alekseyovich didn't see that one coming.
Alekseyovich is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decker is stalking Alekseyovich. Alekseyovich circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Decker, and it's lights out! Alekseyovich really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kenneth Decker!
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