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LACF 9 Perseus v Vatali 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Junior Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valery Sutkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller comes to the cage accompanied by Reggae Mix. Sutkin has chosen 7000 над землёй as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Junior Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Valery Sutkin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller throws a front kick that sends Sutkin stumbling back into the cage.
Miller lands an overhand right.
Miller throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sutkin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice shot by Miller.
Miller missing with a left hand there. Sutkin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sutkin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Miller.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sutkin scores with a decent looking hook.
A good leg kick by Miller.
Sutkin looks gassed!
Miller thows a body kick. Sutkin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Miller.
Miller thuds his right hand into Sutkin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Miller lands with a nice combination. Sutkin backs away looking to recover.
Sutkin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Miller fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sutkin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab lands there for Miller.
Miller lands with a right hand.
Miller throws a right hand that Sutkin ducks under and follows up with a left that Sutkin also avoids with ease.
Miller jabs Sutkin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Miller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sutkin. That did some damage!
Miller tests Sutkin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A cross from Miller lands.
Miller lands a big head kick that sends Sutkin tumbling to the mat! Miller takes a step backwards and waves Sutkin back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sutkin is rocked!
Miller cracks Sutkin with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Sutkin falls to his knees and Miller doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junior Miller!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roy Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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170 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roy Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Victor Romero!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero shoots in for a takedown but Gracie shows good takedown defense.
Romero looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gracie is fending him off so far but Romero persists. Nope, Gracie circles away and we're back to standing.
Romero tries for a takedown but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Roy Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Romero.
Gracie looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Romero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie throws and elbow that misses. Romero uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gracie's guard. Nice move by Romero!
Romero must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gracie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Romero has gone for a leg lock! Gracie slips out almost immediately though and dives into Romero's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Romero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romero can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracie controls the pace.
Gracie'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 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.
Roy Gracie has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Romero circles away from the clinch attempt.
Romero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gracie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Romero circles away from the clinch attempt.
Romero thows a body shot but no joy.
Romero looks to clinch
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Romero won't be happy with that.
Romero managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gracie.
Romero is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Romero on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Romero has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gracie but great work by Romero.
Gracie controls the position for a moment.
Romero looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Romero wants to stand but Gracie is controlling his arm.
Romero is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
That's four 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.
Romero wants to stand but Gracie is controlling his arm.
Gracie isn't going anywhere.
Gracie is not content to let Romero control the position.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Romero's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Romero's back!
Romero is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Gracie off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Gracie controlling from the back.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Gracie. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Gracie is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Romero. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Gracie dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gracie moves into the clinch.
Gracie has Romero pressed against the cage, preventing Romero from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gracie is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gracie can't get the takedown.
Romero has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gracie uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie stands and throws Romero's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Romero taking punishment in the form of punches.
Gracie has hold of Romero's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Romero tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Gracie cranks the arm and Romero screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Romero, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Roy Gracie!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frederick Gibson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Peligrini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gibson comes to the cage accompanied by Walk. 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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184 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frederick Gibson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antonio Peligrini!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibson clinches with his opponent.
Peligrini looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Gibson tries a knee to the head but Peligrini blocks it.
Gibson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Peligrini has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gibson lands a good knee to the midsection. Peligrini won't want to take too many of those.
Gibson with a knee to the head.
It looks like Antonio Peligrini has been cut.
Gibson decides to pull guard.
Gibson has his feet on Peligrini's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A big head kick from Gibson and Peligrini is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Peligrini is rocked!
Gibson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gibson loads up on a big left hand. Peligrini felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Gibson looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Peligrini can't hide his disappointment, as Gibson celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frederick Gibson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitali Klitschko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terron Cabal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cabal is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Trapt--Sound Off. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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245 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vitali Klitschko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Terron Cabal!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabal blocks a jab.
Klitschko misses with a straight right.
Cabal closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Klitschko trying to control but Cabal postures up.
Klitschko is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cabal in particular looking to stall.
Klitschko won't allow Cabal to pass to mount.
Still in half guard, Cabal seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Terron Cabal.
Klitschko lunges at Cabal with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cabal's hand.
It looks like Terron Cabal has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Klitschko, as that shot connected.
Klitschko scores with the left hand. Cabal knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cabal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cabal moves into the clinch successfully.
Cabal tries a knee to the head but Klitschko blocks it.
Klitschko working aggressively here.
Klitschko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cabal breaks from the clinch.
Cabal moves into the clinch.
Cabal wants the takedown. Klitschko is fighting it off but Cabal persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Klitschko's guard against the cage.
Cabal stands up and waves to Klitschko to follow him.
Cabal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cabal looks gassed!
Klitschko scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko lands a nice shot that snaps Cabal's head back.
That has opened up Terron Cabal's cut even more.
Klitschko lands a big uppercut and Cabal crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Cabal looks OK. Klitschko waves Cabal back to his feet!
Cabal is rocked!
Klitschko lands a big right hook! Cabal looks hurt but is still standing! Klitschko lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Cabal falls down and Klitschko dives in with a huge hammer fist! Cabal's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Klitschko runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vitali Klitschko!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between William O Leary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derice Sanka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that William O Leary has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily William O Leary seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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216 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, William O Leary!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Derice Sanka!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanka staying out of range there.
Sanka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Leary.
O Leary will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
O Leary misses with a wild combination.
O Leary ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanka moves away.
Sanka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
O Leary lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sanka circles away quickly and effectively.
A swing and a miss from O Leary.
Sanka moves out of range as O Leary strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanka moves out of range of the strikes.
O Leary sizes up Sanka with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Derice Sanka has been cut.
Sanka staying out of range there.
No joy there for O Leary, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Leary fails to land with a series of punches.
Sanka closes the distance and clinches up with O Leary, looking for a takedown. Sanka pushes O Leary against the cage but O Leary circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
O Leary misses with a hook. Sanka ducked under it nicely.
O Leary lands a nice hook to Sanka's body. Sanka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
O Leary misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanka.
O Leary keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
O Leary is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sanka's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
O Leary throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanka.
Sanka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Leary.
Sanka slips under a jab.
William O Leary is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
O Leary scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
No luck for Sanka with that takedown attempt.
William O Leary has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derice Sanka.
O Leary jabs Sanka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sanka looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Leary lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Sanka sprawling to the canvas. O Leary follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Sanka hang on?
O Leary sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Leary working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. O Leary lands a nice short elbow.
O Leary is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
O Leary is trying to control. Sanka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, O Leary seems content to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sanka wants to control but O Leary is keeping busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up. William O Leary wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sanka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That has opened up Derice Sanka's cut even more.
O Leary waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanka.
Sanka moves out of range of the strikes.
O Leary rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
O Leary throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
O Leary throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sanka takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
O Leary misses with an uppercut. Sanka saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
O Leary misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanka.
O Leary lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The cut above Derice Sanka's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
O Leary throws a series of punches but Sanka avoids them all with ease.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sanka.
Sanka ducks under a wild hook from O Leary.
O Leary loads up on a big right hand but Sanka slips the punch.
O Leary misses the shot to the body.
Sanka is trying desperately to land a takedown but O Leary is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Sanka.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
O Leary scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Leary scores with a one two! Sanka had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
O Leary lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William O Leary dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Derice Sanka's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
O Leary throws a body punch but Sanka moves out of range.
Sanka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
O Leary swinging wildly here.
William O Leary is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
O Leary misses with a looping left.
O Leary throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanka slips a straight right by O Leary.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Leary.
The fighters circling - O Leary throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says O Leary as he avoids it easily.
A slow jab from O Leary misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Leary misses with a jab, cross combination.
O Leary swings for the body but Sanka moves out of range.
A jab from O Leary misses.
O Leary misses with a straight right.
No joy there for O Leary, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sanka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Leary.
O Leary misses with a wild body shot.
Sanka fails with the takedown.
William O Leary has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derice Sanka.
O Leary throws a body punch but Sanka moves out of range.
O Leary thows a left - swing and a miss!
William O Leary seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Leary misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
O Leary lands a body shot.
O Leary throws a series of punches but Sanka avoids them all with ease.
Sanka shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as O Leary sprawls well. O Leary wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sanka gets slowly back to his feet.
Sanka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from O Leary.
Sanka tries for a takedown but O Leary sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
O Leary throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from O Leary misses.
O Leary throws a jab when Sanka was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanka is trying hard to land a takedown here. O Leary sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sanka blocks a jab.
A nice combination there by O Leary.
Derice Sanka's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Derice Sanka's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). William O Leary!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelvin Redondo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Long!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kelvin Redondo!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Long thumps Redondo with a low kick.
Long defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Redondo.
Long displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Redondo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Redondo is defended easily by Long.
Alex Long has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kelvin Redondo.
Long lands a leg kick that knocks Redondo off balance momentarily.
Kelvin Redondo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Redondo.
Redondo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Long defends it nicely.
Redondo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Long sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Long defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Redondo.
Redondo looks gassed!
Redondo fails with a takedown attempt.
Long throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice cross by Long.
A nice combination there by Long.
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!
Long ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Long lands a two punch combo.
Redondo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Long displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice body kick from Long.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Redondo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Long with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Long scores with a nice right hand.
A right-left combo lands from Long.
Long cracks Redondo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Long throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Redondo is rocked!
Long rushes Redondo with punches - Redondo moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Redondo goes down! Long follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Long!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brock Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kayden Fletcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brock Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kayden Fletcher!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Michaels or perhaps it was just good defense by Fletcher which made him look bad.
Michaels feints a jab promting Fletcher to slip. Michaels then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fletcher slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Michaels.
Fletcher missing with a left hand there. Michaels was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Michaels gets a clinch.
Michaels drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Michaels is trying to drag Fletcher to the mat but Fletcher just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Michaels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Michaels is working for takedown but Fletcher is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fletcher is looking to control Michaels's arms but Michaels gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fletcher has his back to the cage.
Michaels is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fletcher pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Michaels looking for a takedown.
Michaels has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fletcher avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fletcher misses with a punch on the inside.
Fletcher looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fletcher lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Michaels or not.
Fletcher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fletcher falls off balance throwing a combination
and Michaels counters with a good low kick that Fletcher was not able to check.
Michaels cracks the inside of Fletcher's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Michaels was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Michaels trying to control but Fletcher is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fletcher can do anything to dispel that myth.
Michaels misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Fletcher tries to hold on but Michaels postures up.
Michaels takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Fletcher tries to hold on but Michaels pushes him away.
Michaels controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Brock Michaels.
Michaels moves in looking to clinch but Fletcher pushes him off.
Michaels changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Michaels slips a straight right by Fletcher.
Michaels throws a head kick but Fletcher moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Fletcher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Michaels feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Michaels tries to free his leg and advance position but Fletcher is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michaels is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fletcher wants to stand and escape but Michaels is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Michaels dominated that round.
That's time! Michaels's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Michaels fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fletcher.
Michaels scores with a leg kick.
Fletcher thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kayden Fletcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Fletcher. No joy for Michaels on that attempt.
Fletcher misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Michaels counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fletcher's knee momentarily.
Michaels throws a right and a left that both miss.
Michaels shoots in looking for a takedown but Fletcher manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Michaels's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Michaels steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fletcher.
Michaels jabs at Fletcher's body.
Fletcher stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Michaels.
Michaels connects with a nice looking jab.
Michaels looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Michaels controlling the action here.
Michaels'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 one minute gone in the round.
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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Michaels not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fletcher is trying to control but can't.
Brock Michaels has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Michaels lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Michaels.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Michaels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Michaels ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Michaels closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fletcher quickly recovers to half guard.
Michaels throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Michaels is taking a breather. Fletcher says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Michaels has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher is in all sorts of trouble here.
Michaels controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Michaels lands with some strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Michaels seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fletcher for as long as he can get away with.
Fletcher tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Michaels dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Michaels connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Michaels shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Michaels was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Michaels lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Michaels controlling the position easily from mount.
Michaels unloading with bombs!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Michaels throws some wild stikes that Fletcher manages to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fletcher tries to lock up and control but Michaels gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Michaels controlling the pace for now.
Kayden Fletcher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michaels is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fletcher can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher can't escape the position.
Michaels controlling from the full mount.
Brock Michaels is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Michaels prevents Fletcher from getting the reversal.
Michaels controlling his opponent.
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.
Brock Michaels has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Michaels scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Michaels showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Michaels, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Michaels!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Noctis Perseus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Vatali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noctis Perseus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Noctis Perseus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Vatali!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perseus misses with a body shot.
Vatali tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vatali walks into a straight right hand from Perseus.
Vatali has a takedown stuffed.
A big left from Perseus misses.
Vatali tried to score with a low kick but Perseus checks it.
Vatali tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vatali shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vatali keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perseus.
Perseus scores with a head kick. Vatali tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Joe Vatali has been cut.
Perseus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vatali.
Vatali shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Perseus is trying to defend but Vatali finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Vatali trying to mount his opponent but Perseus defends it.
Vatali is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perseus keeping control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vatali is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Perseus reverses the position - he's now on top in Vatali's guard.
Vatali working a defensive guard but Perseus passes into half guard.
Vatali wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vatali trying to control from the bottom.
Perseus tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Vatali tries to roll over but Perseus keeps him under control.
Vatali is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vatali missing with punches from the bottom.
Vatali manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perseus controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vatali not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vatali is looking for a triangle here but Perseus uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Vatali tries to buck Perseus off but Perseus is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Perseus has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Vatali shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Vatali lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Perseus keeping moving, preventing Vatali from controlling successfully.
Vatali lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vatali throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Perseus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Perseus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noctis Perseus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Vatali's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vatali displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Perseus throws out the jab.
Vatali fails with a takedown attempt.
Vatali tries to clinch up but Perseus circles away and keeps his distance.
Perseus looks to land a combination but Vatali avoids it well.
Vatali takes the fight into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Vatali.
Vatali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perseus's elbow.
Vatali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vatali misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Perseus.
Perseus avoiding damage as Vatali throws knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Vatali.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vatali.
Vatali throws a knee to the head but misses.
Perseus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vatali is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Perseus is defending well for now.
Perseus throws a punch but it's blocked by Vatali.
Perseus managing to block the knees to the body from Vatali.
Vatali is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Perseus is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vatali is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Perseus is defending well for now.
A short body shot lands from Vatali as the two fighters clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Vatali. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Vatali working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vatali scores with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vatali.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vatali tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Perseus avoids it.
Vatali lands a shot to the body.
Perseus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vatali trying to land knees to the body.
Perseus has had enough of the clinch but Vatali keeps him there for the moment.
Perseus takes a knee to the side of the body.
Perseus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vatali softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Perseus is trying to break the clinch but Vatali is controlling him.
Vatali looking for a takedown.
A short body shot lands from Vatali as the two fighters clinch.
Perseus tries a body shot but Vatali blocks it.
Perseus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vatali has him pressed against the cage.
Perseus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vatali scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vatali is trying to drag Perseus to the mat but Perseus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Noctis Perseus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Vatali.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vatali throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vatali has Perseus pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Perseus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A body shot lands from Perseus.
Perseus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Perseus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vatali avoids it.
Vatali working Perseus over with knees to the body.
Vatali lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Vatali.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vatali drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vatali has Perseus pressed against the cage.
Vatali tries to land knees in the clinch but Perseus avoids the damage to the body.
Perseus is leaning against Vatali and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Perseus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vatali has him pressed against the cage.
Vatali scores a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vatali misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Perseus.
Perseus wants to stall.
Vatali digs a right hand underneath Perseus's ribcage. Perseus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vatali tries a body shot but Perseus blocks it.
Vatali using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Perseus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vatali landing knees to the body.
Perseus tries to land knees in the clinch but Vatali avoids the damage to the body.
Vatali lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Perseus or not.
Vatali keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Perseus's efforts to push away.
Perseus is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Perseus tries to throw a body punch but Vatali avoids it by throwing Perseus back against the cage.
Perseus tries to break the clinch but Vatali is controlling the position.
Perseus tries to break the clinch but Vatali is controlling the position.
Vatali using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Perseus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vatali has Perseus pressed against the cage.
Vatali unloads a knee to the mid-section. Perseus lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Joe Vatali seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perseus stalling in the clinch but Vatali improves position.
Vatali misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Perseus.
Vatali tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Perseus avoids it.
Vatali misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Perseus.
Perseus takes a knee to the side of the body.
Perseus throws a punch but it's blocked by Vatali.
Vatali tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Perseus avoids it.
Vatali keeps control of Perseus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vatali controlling the action here for a moment.
Vatali tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vatali cracks Perseus with a nice body shot.
Perseus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vatali prevents Perseus from breaking the clinch.
Perseus struggles to land a body shot inside as Vatali controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vatali.
Vatali is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Perseus is defending well for now.
Vatali prevents a body shot from Perseus.
Perseus trying to control the position but instead, Vatali has worked for underhooks and has pushed Perseus into the cage.
Perseus tries to throw a body punch but Vatali avoids it by throwing Perseus back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Vatali showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joe Vatali's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A looping hook to the body misses from Perseus. Vatali does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vatali clinches with his opponent.
Good body shot from Vatali.
Vatali tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Perseus avoids it.
Perseus wants to break free but Vatali has control.
Perseus tries to throw a body punch but Vatali avoids it by throwing Perseus back against the cage.
Vatali misses with a knee strike.
Perseus breaks from the clinch.
Vatali throws a leg kick but Perseus checks it.
Vatali moves out of range of the strikes.
Vatali rushes Perseus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Vatali as the two fighters clinch.
Perseus tries to throw a body punch but Vatali avoids it by throwing Perseus back against the cage.
Vatali missing with knees to the body.
Perseus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Perseus is trying to break free.
A right hook to the body lands for Vatali.
Perseus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vatali obliges.
Vatali tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vatali throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Perseus blocks it with crossed arms.
Vatali wants the takedown. Perseus is fighting it off but Vatali persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Perseus's guard against the cage.
Vatali controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vatali stopping the sweep attempt from Perseus.
Vatali passes Perseus's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Perseus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vatali seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Perseus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Perseus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vatali.
Vatali passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Perseus!
Vatali unloads with some shots from mount but Perseus bucks and avoids them well.
Vatali lands a nice shot to the head.
Perseus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vatali throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vatali sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Vatali lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Perseus is squirming around, avoiding Vatali's attempts to control the action.
Vatali fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Vatali putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Vatali sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Vatali throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Vatali breaks from Perseus's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Perseus is squirming around, avoiding Vatali's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vatali with a couple of short strikes.
Perseus avoids a series of strikes thrown by Vatali.
Vatali connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Perseus is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vatali misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Vatali sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vatali punishing his opponent with strikes.
Vatali with the ground and pound from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vatali jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Perseus manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Vatali really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Vatali's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Perseus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vatali manages to avoid it.
Vatali moves into the clinch.
Perseus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vatali's elbow.
Perseus misses with a punch on the inside.
Perseus misses with the head strike.
Perseus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Perseus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vatali stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Perseus has had enough of the clinch but Vatali keeps him there for the moment.
Perseus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vatali tries to land knees in the clinch but Perseus avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vatali lands with a light punch inside.
Vatali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vatali missing with knees to the body.
Vatali working Perseus over with knees to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Vatali utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vatali misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Perseus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vatali tries to land knees in the clinch but Perseus avoids the damage to the body.
Perseus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vatali is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Perseus is defending well for now.
Vatali missing with knees to the body.
Vatali lands a body punch in the clinch.
Perseus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Perseus is trying to force a seperation but Vatali has the dominant position.
Vatali lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vatali.
Vatali cracks Perseus with a nice body shot.
Vatali digs a right hand underneath Perseus's ribcage. Perseus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vatali has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vatali scores a nice knee to the body.
Vatali throws a knee to the head but misses.
A right hand to the body from Vatali.
Vatali landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Perseus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vatali stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vatali with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vatali tries to land knees in the clinch but Perseus avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vatali utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Perseus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vatali lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vatali is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vatali lands a shot to the body.
Vatali lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vatali missing with knees to the body.
Vatali tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Perseus avoids it.
Vatali is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Perseus is defending well for now.
Perseus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vatali shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Perseus as he avoids it easily.
Perseus keeps the fight on the outside.
Perseus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vatali pivots, looking for a leg kick but Perseus is out of range and Vatali settles back down.
Perseus throws out a loose jab but Vatali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vatali moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perseus avoiding damage as Vatali throws knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Perseus - that landed with a thud.
Vatali prevents Perseus from breaking the clinch.
Perseus lands a nice uppercut.
Vatali is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Perseus is defending well for now.
Vatali landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vatali is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Perseus is defending well for now.
Perseus managing to block the knees to the body from Vatali.
Vatali lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vatali has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Perseus is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Perseus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Perseus tries a body shot but Vatali blocks it.
A body shot lands from Perseus.
Perseus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vatali has him pressed against the cage.
Perseus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vatali lands a nice knee to the body.
Perseus managing to block the knees to the body from Vatali.
Vatali tries to land knees in the clinch but Perseus avoids the damage to the body.
Perseus works on Vatali's body with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perseus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Noctis Perseus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Perseus just misses with a punch to the body.
Perseus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vatali moves away.
Vatali takes one to the side of the head.
Vatali shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Perseus pinned against the cage. Perseus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Noctis Perseus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Vatali.
Perseus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vatali momentarily.
Perseus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vatali in his tracks.
Vatali avoids the body shot from Perseus.
Perseus swings for the body but Vatali moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A leg kick checked by Vatali.
A shot to the liver by Perseus. Beautiful body shot.
Vatali avoids the head kick by Perseus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Vatali dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Joe Vatali's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Vatali is looking to clinch.
Perseus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vatali looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vatali takes a swing at Perseus's ribcage but misses.
Vatali tries to clinch up but Perseus circles away and keeps his distance.
Perseus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Perseus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A slow jab from Perseus misses its intended target.
Vatali tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perseus lands a really nice looking cross but Vatali seems unphased.
Joe Vatali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perseus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perseus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Perseus throws a leg kick which misses Vatali's front leg but catches the back leg as Vatali tries to avoid it.
Vatali will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vatali is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vatali wants to clinch.
Perseus connects with a nice looking jab.
Donk. Perseus catches Vatali right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheers as Perseus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vatali doesn't seem phased though.
Perseus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vatali tries to close the distance and clinch but Perseus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vatali tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Perseus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Perseus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Perseus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vatali moves away.
Vatali is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vatali throws a leg kick
and Perseus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vatali fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vatali connects with a solid leg kick.
Perseus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vatali.
Perseus circles away from the clinch attempt
and Perseus counters with a nice uppercut.
Perseus misses with a looping left.
Vatali closes this distance looking for a takedown but Perseus circles away.
Noctis Perseus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Vatali.
Vatali pushes Perseus up against the cage in a clinch.
Perseus breaks from the clinch.
Perseus lunges at Vatali with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vatali's hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vatali, right into the meat.
A big right from Perseus misses.
Vatali shoots in and drives through. Perseus sprawls well.
Perseus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noctis Perseus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vatali looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Vatali trying to control from Perseus's half guard. Perseus has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Perseus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Perseus content to control rather than advance.
Vatali is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perseus frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Perseus wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Vatali is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Noctis Perseus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vatali 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:48
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 46:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Vatali!
Joe Vatali is the new heavyweight champion!
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