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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Francisco Antonio Laureana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Reilly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reilly has chosen Danko Jones - Do You Wanna Rock as his entrance music. Francisco Antonio Laureana has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Francisco Antonio Laureana!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laureana misses the jab.
Reilly gets caught flat footed, as Laureana shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Reilly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laureana is one step ahead there.
Reilly manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Laureana manages to get himself to full guard.
Laureana wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laureana working for submissions but it's allowed Reilly to get to half guard.
Laureana is trying to control but Reilly passes into side control!
Laureana is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Zero Tolerance, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
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.
Laureana is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Reilly's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Laureana trying to control but Reilly postures up.
Laureana is holding on to half guard well.
Laureana looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Laureana looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Reilly looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Laureana trying to control here.
Reilly prevents Laureana from improving his position.
Reilly wants to control but Laureana is keeping him busy.
Laureana is looking for a sweep. Reilly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Let's hope that Reilly has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Laureana is trying to maintain the position but Reilly is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Frank Reilly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laureana misses with a left hand
and Reilly counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Reilly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Laureana tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reilly's elbow.
Reilly working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reilly lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Come on Reilly - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Reilly gets underhooks to prevent Laureana's takedown attempt.
Laureana is trying to pull guard but Reilly has him pressed against the cage.
Reilly lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Laureana drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Antonio Laureana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reilly lands with a light punch inside.
Reilly is struggling to control the position.
Laureana is trying to pull guard but Reilly has him pressed against the cage.
Laureana letting Reilly take a breather here.
Reilly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reilly misses with a punch on the inside.
Laureana tightens his grip and picks Reilly up, before dumping him to the ground. Reilly manages to land in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reilly wants to sweep here but Laureana controlling him for the moment.
Reilly has Laureana pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Reilly dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Laureana takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Reilly misses with a straight right.
Reilly stuffs the takedown.
Reilly missing with a left hand there. Laureana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Laureana shoots for a double leg takedown but Reilly sprawls well. He's pushed Laureana's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Reilly throws out a counter right but Laureana avoids it with no problem.
Francisco Antonio Laureana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laureana checks a low kick from Reilly.
Laureana with a poor takedown
and Reilly counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Antonio Laureana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reilly displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Laureana.
Reilly looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly connects with a looping right hand.
Laureana shoots in and drives through. Reilly sprawls well.
Reilly appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Laureana looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reilly is fending him off so far but Laureana persists. Nope, Reilly circles away and we're back to standing.
Reilly misses with a looping right.
Reilly lands a nice leg kick that just misses Laureana's sensitive parts.
An inside leg kick lands from Reilly.
Laureana has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reilly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Reilly. No joy for Laureana on that attempt.
Laureana fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Laureana throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Reilly tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Laureana is in Reilly's guard.
Reilly keeping moving, preventing Laureana from controlling successfully.
Laureana wants to pass the guard but Reilly is keeping the position.
Francisco Antonio Laureana overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laureana trying to control but Reilly is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Reilly is on top in guard.
Reilly really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Laureana. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Laureana is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Reilly controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Reilly must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Laureana is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laureana pulls Reilly in close to his closed guard and prevents Reilly from doing any damage or advancing position.
Reilly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laureana is keeping the position for now.
Laureana working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laureana wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Reilly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Reilly walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Laureana checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Laureana looks to land a right hand but Reilly moved out of range.
Laureana blocks a head kick by Reilly.
Laureana half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Reilly throws a head kick that Laureana semi-blocks.
Reilly lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reilly throws a looping overhand right but Laureana ducks down to avoid it.
Frank Reilly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laureana bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reilly throws out a loose jab but Laureana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laureana shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Reilly is trying to defend but Laureana finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly is trying to control but can't.
Laureana is looking to take a break and control but Reilly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laureana is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Reilly is looking to control Laureana's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Reilly avoid being mounted?
Laureana wants to take a breather but Reilly is having none of it.
Laureana is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Reilly!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Reilly can't escape the position.
Laureana jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Reilly manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Laureana working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Reilly tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Reilly is trying to control Laureana's posture but Laureana avoids it.
Reilly sneaks back into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laureana is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Reilly wants to control but Laureana is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Laureana wants to take a breather but Reilly is having none of it.
Reilly wants to get back to full guard.
Reilly gets full guard.
Reilly is trying to keep Laureana in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Reilly is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laureana trying to keep a closed guard but Reilly is proving a slippery customer.
Laureana looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laureana working for a triangle but Reilly defends it easily.
Reilly seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laureana looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Francisco Antonio Laureana did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Laureana dives in for a single leg takedown but Reilly sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A swing and a miss from Laureana.
A little jabbing left from Reilly on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reilly connects with a high kick.
It looks like Francisco Antonio Laureana has been cut.
Laureana looking to score a takedown here. Reilly is defending well but Laureana drives through and ends up in Reilly's guard.
Reilly lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Laureana keeping moving, preventing Reilly from controlling successfully.
Reilly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laureana looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laureana looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reilly is one step ahead there.
Laureana keeping moving, preventing Reilly from controlling successfully.
Laureana wants to sweep here but Reilly controlling him for the moment.
Reilly wants to control from the top but Laureana keeps moving.
That's two 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.
Laureana tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laureana is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Laureana escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Reilly gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Reilly postures up.
Laureana throws his legs up looking for a submission but Reilly uses it to pass to side control.
Laureana is not content to let Reilly control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laureana tries to improve position but can't.
Laureana prevents Reilly from moving into mount.
Laureana is trying to control Reilly's posture but Reilly avoids it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Laureana takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Reilly throws a right and a left that both miss.
Laureana shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reilly! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laureana shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Antonio Laureana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reilly keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Reilly feints a counter leg kick.
Reilly lands a leg kick that knocks Laureana off balance momentarily.
Laureana tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reilly swivels and escapes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laureana dives in for a single leg takedown but Reilly sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A nice side step and Reilly releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
No luck for Laureana with that takedown attempt.
Reilly doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Reilly dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Francisco Antonio Laureana's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A lazy left from Reilly finds it's target.
Reilly throws out a leg kick but Laureana moves out of range and Reilly only half commits.
Laureana pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laureana 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.
Laureana with a lazy takedown attempt
and Reilly counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laureana gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Reilly holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Reilly stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reilly.
Reilly stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Reilly lands a hook that snaps the head of Laureana backwards.
Reilly is stalling here.
Laureana is trying to push Reilly away but Reilly has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Reilly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Laureana backwards.
Reilly slows down the pace here.
Reilly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Laureana backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reilly stalls.
Reilly missing with knees to the body.
Reilly tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Laureana avoids it.
Reilly keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Laureana's efforts to push away.
Laureana tries to break free but Reilly pushes him back against the cage.
Reilly scores with a shot to the side of Laureana's head.
A short right from Reilly on the inside.
Reilly lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reilly taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Laureana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Laureana tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reilly smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Antonio Laureana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reilly ducks under a wild hook from Laureana.
Reilly feints a counter leg kick.
Reilly misses with a hook.
Laureana shoots in but no luck this time.
Laureana on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reilly. Reilly obviously looking to wear him down.
Laureana shoots and misses
and Reilly counters by moving into the clinch.
Laureana is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Laureana goes for a takedown in the clinch but Reilly prevents it.
Reilly slowing the pace effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Reilly.
Reilly lands a left hand that snaps the head of Laureana backwards.
Reilly scores with a shot to the side of Laureana's head.
Good body shot from Reilly.
Reilly works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reilly scores with a shot to the side of Laureana's head.
Reilly stalling in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Reilly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laureana can't get the takedown.
Reilly working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Francisco Antonio Laureana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laureana is trying to stall.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Reilly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reilly 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 45:49
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 45:49
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Reilly!
Frank Reilly is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Frank Reilly thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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