APF 70 - The Final Chapter PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Taite Darby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eikichi Onizuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darby comes into the arena with Party Up in Here blaring out of the sound system. Eikichi Onizuka looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Darby
vs
Onizuka

182 cm
21
200 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

183 cm
22
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Taite Darby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eikichi Onizuka!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Onizuka with a lazy takedown attempt
and Darby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Onizuka on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Onizuka tries for a takedown but Darby circles away easily
and Darby counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Onizuka misses with a takedown attempt

and Darby counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Onizuka down! Darby is looking to finish but Onizuka is intelligently defending himself.

Onizuka is rocked!
Taite Darby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eikichi Onizuka.
Onizuka looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darby passes into half guard.
Onizuka is still in real trouble! Can Darby finish him?

Darby in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Onizuka tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Darby!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Taite Darby!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joel Caputo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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.

Caputo
vs
Wright

180 cm
23
160 lbs
5 - 3 - 1

181 cm
27
160 lbs
8 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Joel Caputo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nate Wright!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright tries for a takedown but Caputo circles away easily
and Caputo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wright throws a push kick but Caputo slaps the foot to one side.
Wright is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Caputo scores with a takedown into Wright's guard.
Caputo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wright is looking to regain half guard here but Caputo keeps moving and retains side control.
Wright regains half guard.
Caputo tries to pass to full mount but Wright defends it.
Wright is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Caputo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Caputo's back!
Wright throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Caputo tries to roll but Wright sticks to his back.
Wright throwing damaging strikes from the back! Caputo could be in trouble here!
Wright doesn't have the hooks in and Caputo manages to turn into his guard.

Wright escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Caputo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wright looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Caputo is looking to advance position but Wright has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Caputo is working to get back to half guard.
Wright has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Caputo manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Wright is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Caputo moves into full guard.
Wright slips nicely into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caputo is looking for a sweep. Wright is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Caputo is pressing down on Wright's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Wright drops back looking for a leg! Caputo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Caputo manages to kick Wright off! Wright jumps back into Caputo's guard.
Wright wants to control from the top but Caputo keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Caputo is on top in guard.

Caputo has gone for a leg lock! Wright slips out almost immediately though and dives into Caputo's guard.

Wright is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Caputo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Caputo has escaped and now he's on top!
Caputo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Wright manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Caputo is keeping the position for now.

Wright drops back looking for a leg! Caputo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Caputo manages to kick Wright off! Wright jumps back into Caputo's guard.

Caputo looking for a guillotine here but Wright defends easily.
Wright pushing down on Caputo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

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.
Caputo tries to get to full guard but Wright has control of the leg.
Caputo is working hard here to advance position.
Wright is looking to advance position but Caputo won't allow it.

Wright looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Wright is trying to work for a kimura but Caputo is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Wright is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nate Wright will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Caputo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wright has his takedown stuffed
and Caputo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wright with a lazy takedown attempt

and Caputo counters with a takedown into side control.
Wright tries to bench press Caputo off him but Caputo keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Wright's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Caputo tries to advance to mount but can't.

Caputo is trying to get an arm triangle but Wright is defending well.
Wright is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Caputo off and has taken his back!
Caputo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Wright punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caputo is desperately trying to improve his position but Wright has a good base and remains in mount.
Wright trying to control but Caputo is having none of it.

Wright is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Caputo is surviving well by controlling Wright's body position as best he can.
Poor strikes thrown by Wright there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Caputo stops Wright from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.

Wright throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Caputo has his hands clasped together but Wright breaks the hold and Caputo is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Wright!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nate Wright!

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hype
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Obrien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevez Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Obrien
vs
Turner

189 cm
26
195 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

193 cm
19
196 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

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 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Obrien!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trevez Turner!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Obrien is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Turner's half guard.
Obrien controlling the action here.

Obrien is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Turner is pressing down on Obrien's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Obrien postures up in Turner's guard and throws a big left but Turner blocks it.

Turner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Obrien doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Obrien manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Turner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Obrien is aware though and is defending well.
Obrien working some strikes from top position.

Turner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Obrien not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obrien wants to pass the guard but Turner is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Turner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Obrien gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Turner looking to control.
Turner tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Obrien is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Obrien with a nice head shot there.
Obrien makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Obrien stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Obrien changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Turner looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Turner can't do much from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obrien controls the position from side control.
Turner is trying to improve his position.
Obrien taking a breather here.
Obrien landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Obrien throws an elbow but Turner slips to the side and avoids it well.

Obrien stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Obrien darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Obrien thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Turner's head.
Turner trying to control from the bottom.

Turner is defending against the submission attempts here by Obrien.
Obrien tries to stand but can't do so whilst Turner controls his leg.
Turner manages to get to full guard.

Obrien got a little sloppy there for a moment and Turner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Obrien has managed to get both his arms back between Turner's legs - danger averted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obrien controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Turner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Obrien defends it easily.

Turner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Obrien throwing strikes from guard but Turner blocks nicely.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Turner is on top in guard.
Obrien wants to stand up but Turner is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Obrien 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.

Obrien shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Obrien was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Turner regains half guard.
Obrien lands strikes from half guard.

Turner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Obrien wants to pass to mount but Turner is defending the position.
Turner wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Obrien seems content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Mike Obrien just wasn't active enough.
Obrien displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Turner closes the distance looking to clinch
and Obrien cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turner tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Obrien counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Turner's guard now.
Mike Obrien overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Turner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Obrien gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Turner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Obrien defends it easily.
Turner is breathing heavily.
Obrien seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner wants to sweep but no luck.

Turner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Turner keeping full guard, as Obrien tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Mike Obrien wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Turner has his takedown stuffed

and Obrien counters with a shoot takedown. Turner fights it but they end up in guard.

Turner looking for subs off his back but Obrien has passed one foot through into half guard.
Obrien seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Obrien working over Turner with some ground and pound. Turner looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Obrien is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Obrien missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obrien looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Turner with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Obrien is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Turner!
Obrien connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Obrien takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Turner is trying desperately to improve position.

Obrien working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Turner is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Obrien dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Obrien moves into the clinch successfully.

Obrien has clasped his hands together around Turner's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Turner is trying to improve his position.
Turner manages to work his way to half guard, despite Obrien's best efforts.
Turner won't allow Obrien to pass to mount.
Obrien thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Obrien is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Obrien wants to get back to his feet.

Turner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Turner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Obrien looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Turner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Obrien pulls his head out easily.
Obrien stalling.

Turner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Obrien pulls his head out easily.

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.
Obrien drops an elbow to the side of Turner's head.
Obrien is controlling the pace.
Turner wants to get back to full guard.
Turner is looking to control Obrien's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Turner avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Turner actively working from the bottom here.
Obrien takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Mike Obrien just wasn't active enough.
Obrien works over Turner's head and body with a nice combination.

Obrien 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.
Obrien wants to pass the guard but Turner is keeping the position.

Turner has an active guard here but Obrien has managed to pass into half guard.
Obrien sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Obrien is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Obrien slows the pace down in half guard.
Obrien prevents Turner from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obrien thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Turner's head.
Trevez Turner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Obrien looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Obrien'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.

Turner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Obrien is taking a breather. Turner 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.
Mike Obrien is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Obrien showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Obrien 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Obrien!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Putzillini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Fitzwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Putzillini's entrance music is Battle March Medley. A fine choice. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Dick Fitzwell was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Putzillini
vs
Fitzwell

180 cm
27
198 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

180 cm
28
212 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Very quick

Dangerous GnP
World class boxer
Powerful

West Coast Apparel

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 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocky Putzillini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dick Fitzwell !
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Putzillini lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Putzillini.
Fitzwell tries to move into range but Putzillini moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fitzwell misses with a lunging right hand

and Putzillini holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Putzillini.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Putzillini.
Nice body punch from Putzillini - that landed with a thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Putzillini has Fitzwell pressed against the cage, preventing Fitzwell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Putzillini throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

Putzillini breaks from the clinch.
Putzillini swings for the body but Fitzwell moves out of range.
Putzillini misses with the combination.
Putzillini's corner calls for a 1-2. Putzillini obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Putzillini closes the distance and clinches.
Putzillini stalls.
Putzillini lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fitzwell backwards.
Fitzwell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Putzillini lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fitzwell being controlled against the cage.
Putzillini throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fitzwell s head.
Putzillini presses Fitzwell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fitzwell being controlled against the cage.
Putzillini working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Putzillini lands with a short shot to the head.
Putzillini lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fitzwell backwards.
Fitzwell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Putzillini tries to land knees in the clinch but Fitzwell avoids the damage to the body.
Fitzwell has had enough of the clinch but Putzillini keeps him there for the moment.
Putzillini lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fitzwell misses with the head strike.
Fitzwell takes a shot to the head.
Fitzwell looks gassed!
Putzillini works on Fitzwell 's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Putzillini.
Putzillini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Putzillini throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fitzwell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Putzillini stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Putzillini lands a nice shot to the body.
Putzillini is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Putzillini for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
A body shot lands from Putzillini.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putzillini lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Putzillini stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Putzillini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Putzillini takes the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Putzillini.
Putzillini lands a right hand.
Putzillini misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fitzwell .
Putzillini lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fitzwell 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Putzillini.
Putzillini scores with a nice hook to the head.
Putzillini lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fitzwell backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Putzillini.
Putzillini content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Putzillini.
Putzillini digs a right hand into Fitzwell 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fitzwell 's gas tank.
Putzillini throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fitzwell blocks it with crossed arms.
Putzillini effectively controlling the action here.
Putzillini lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Putzillini.

Putzillini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fitzwell misses with a body punch

and Putzillini holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Putzillini.
Putzillini pushes Fitzwell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Putzillini pressing his opponent against the cage.
Putzillini throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fitzwell s head.
Putzillini blocking some punches.
Fitzwell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzwell misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Putzillini as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Putzillini.
Putzillini digs a right hand underneath Fitzwell 's ribcage. Fitzwell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Putzillini working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Putzillini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Putzillini moves into range and clinches up with Fitzwell .
Putzillini leaning against his opponent.
A frustrated look appears on Fitzwell 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Putzillini lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Putzillini.
Putzillini presses Fitzwell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Putzillini.
Putzillini lands with a light punch inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Putzillini pushes Fitzwell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Putzillini stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Putzillini lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Putzillini takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Putzillini digs a right hand into Fitzwell 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fitzwell 's gas tank.
Putzillini lands a body shot in the clinch.

Putzillini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fitzwell misses with an uppercut
and Putzillini counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Fitzwell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fitzwell misses with a double jab
and Putzillini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Putzillini bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fitzwell 's head.
Putzillini looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzwell is just out of range.
Putzillini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Fitzwell , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rocky Putzillini dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Putzillini tests Fitzwell 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fitzwell misses with a double jab

and Putzillini counters by moving into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Putzillini.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Putzillini.

Putzillini breaks the clinch.
Fitzwell throws a lazy uppercut
and Putzillini counters with a stiff right hand.
Fitzwell moves out of range as Putzillini strikes.
Fitzwell misses with a shot to the body
and Putzillini counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Putzillini pushes Fitzwell up against the cage in a clinch.
Putzillini lands a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Putzillini.
Rocky Putzillini has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Putzillini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Putzillini 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.
Putzillini throws a front kick that sends Fitzwell stumbling back into the cage.
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!

Putzillini instigates a clinch.
A short right from Putzillini.
Putzillini stalling.
Fitzwell is breathing heavily.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Putzillini.
Putzillini lands a shot to the body.
Putzillini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fitzwell can do to turn this around?

Putzillini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Putzillini clinches with his opponent.
Putzillini works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Putzillini works on Fitzwell 's body with a couple of short punches.
Putzillini lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Putzillini lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Putzillini - that landed with a thud.
Putzillini works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Putzillini as the two fighters clinch.
Putzillini working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Putzillini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Putzillini feints a jab promting Fitzwell to slip. Putzillini then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fitzwell slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Putzillini cracks a nice hook into Fitzwell 's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzwell throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Putzillini counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Putzillini lands a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putzillini lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Putzillini just leaning against Fitzwell , taking a breather.

Putzillini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Putzillini scores with a decent looking hook.
Fitzwell throws a right hand that misses
and Putzillini counters with a right hand to the body.

Putzillini clinches with his opponent.
Putzillini softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Putzillini.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Putzillini here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Putzillini lands a hook that snaps the head of Fitzwell backwards.
Come on Putzillini - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Putzillini lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knees to the body from Putzillini.
Putzillini makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Putzillini scores a nice knee to the body.

Putzillini manages to break the clinch.
Fitzwell throws a lazy uppercut

and Putzillini holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Putzillini.

Putzillini manages to break the clinch.
Fitzwell misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Putzillini counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Putzillini.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putzillini lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Putzillini.
Fitzwell being controlled against the cage.
Putzillini works on Fitzwell 's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Putzillini.
Putzillini keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fitzwell 's efforts to push away.
Nice body punch from Putzillini - that landed with a thud.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Putzillini.
Putzillini missing with knees to the body.
Fitzwell has a couple of punches blocked by Putzillini.
A short right from Putzillini.
A nice left hand lands by Putzillini.
Fitzwell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Putzillini working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Putzillini manages to break the clinch.
Putzillini digs a good hook to Fitzwell 's body.
Putzillini falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fitzwell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Putzillini has taken the fight to the clinch.
Putzillini lands a hook that snaps the head of Fitzwell backwards.
The referee calls for Putzillini to work.
A short uppercut from Putzillini.
Putzillini misses with a knee to the head.
Fitzwell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Putzillini's elbow.
Fitzwell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Putzillini is keeping busy.
Fitzwell is trying to break the clinch but Putzillini is controlling him.
Fitzwell has had enough of the clinch but Putzillini keeps him there for the moment.
Fitzwell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fitzwell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Putzillini landing some nice looking knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Putzillini scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Putzillini lands with a light punch inside.
Putzillini lands a right hand.

Putzillini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rocky Putzillini is winning the standup battle so far.
Putzillini takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rocky Putzillini dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Fitzwell on the wrong end of a nice hook.

Putzillini instigates a clinch.
Fitzwell trying to stall but Putzillini improves his position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Putzillini.
Putzillini working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fitzwell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzwell trying to control the position but instead, Putzillini has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fitzwell into the cage.
Putzillini lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Putzillini.
Fitzwell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Putzillini lands a body punch in the clinch.
Putzillini lands a shot to the body.
Putzillini lands an uppercut.
Putzillini works on Fitzwell 's body with a couple of short punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Putzillini.

Putzillini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Putzillini throws a nice inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fitzwell takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Putzillini swings for the body but Fitzwell moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Putzillini connects with a body shot that sends Fitzwell 's belly button to the back.
A right-left combo lands from Putzillini.
Fitzwell 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Putzillini connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fitzwell scrambles back to his feet.
Putzillini throws a nice outside leg kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fitzwell can't break the clinch.
Putzillini cracks Fitzwell with a nice body shot.
Putzillini lands a right hand.
Putzillini lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Putzillini on the inside.
Putzillini lands a nice uppercut.
Putzillini working some nice short punches in the 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 quick uppercut on the inside from Putzillini.
Putzillini leaning against his opponent.

Putzillini breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putzillini lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fitzwell at a distance.
Putzillini scores with a shot to the body.

Putzillini closes the distance and clinches.
Putzillini scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Putzillini.
A shot in the inside from Putzillini.
Nice body punch from Putzillini.
A left hand lands to the body for Putzillini.
Putzillini lands a body shot.
Putzillini effectively controlling the action here.
Putzillini keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fitzwell 's efforts to push away.
Putzillini works on Fitzwell 's body with a couple of short punches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Putzillini.
Putzillini scores with a shot to the side of Fitzwell 's head.
Putzillini lands a nice uppercut.
Fitzwell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Putzillini lands a left hand.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Putzillini lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzwell is trying to maintain a safe position but Putzillini gets an underhook and turns Fitzwell into the cage.
Putzillini is leaning against Fitzwell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Putzillini.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Putzillini.
Putzillini digs a right hand into Fitzwell 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fitzwell 's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Putzillini.
Putzillini has Fitzwell pressed against the cage.
Putzillini lands a hook that snaps the head of Fitzwell backwards.
Fitzwell working aggressively here.
Fitzwell working aggressively here.
Putzillini pushes Fitzwell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fitzwell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Putzillini effectively controlling the action here.
Fitzwell misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzwell trying to control the position but instead, Putzillini has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fitzwell into the cage.
Putzillini lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Putzillini unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fitzwell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Putzillini lands an uppercut.
Putzillini keeps control of Fitzwell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Putzillini lands a body punch.
Putzillini lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fitzwell backwards.
Putzillini lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fitzwell backwards.
Putzillini works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Putzillini.
Putzillini cracks Fitzwell with a nice body shot.
Putzillini lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fitzwell .
Putzillini lands a left hand.
Putzillini gets through Fitzwell 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Putzillini stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Putzillini scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fitzwell 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Putzillini prevents a body shot from Fitzwell .
Fitzwell avoiding damage as Putzillini throws knees to the body.
Putzillini throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Putzillini avoiding damage.
Putzillini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Putzillini working Fitzwell over with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Putzillini.
A nice right hand lands inside from Putzillini.
Dick Fitzwell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A left hand lands to the body for Putzillini.

Putzillini breaks the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rocky Putzillini showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Putzillini 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:24
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:24
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocky Putzillini!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vito Bartone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jayceon taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). taylor has chosen how we do as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!

Bartone
vs
taylor

198 cm
22
280 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
19
250 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vito Bartone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, jayceon taylor!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bartone connects with a body shot.
taylor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bartone counters with a nice uppercut.

It looks like jayceon taylor has been cut.
Bartone thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on taylor if he has to take too many more of those.
taylor looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bartone lands an overhand right.
Good shot there by Bartone.
Bartone scores with a nice strike.

Bartone with a dominant takedown and that's winded taylor.

taylor is rocked!
Bartone is in close to taylor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bartone slips nicely into half guard.
Bartone controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bartone moves nicely into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Bartone seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down taylor for as long as he can get away with.

Bartone is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. taylor looks calm but he's in trouble here. Bartone gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. taylor is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Bartone lets go of the hold and taylor can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vito Bartone!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Knox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Malfoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knox's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Paint It Black By The Rolling Stones. Tommy Knox could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Duke Malfoy's chin.

Knox
vs
Malfoy

193 cm
24
215 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

191 cm
23
205 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duke Malfoy!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knox lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Malfoy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Malfoy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Duke Malfoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Malfoy is fending him off so far but Knox persists. Nope, Malfoy circles away and we're back to standing.
Malfoy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Knox tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Malfoy swivels and escapes.
A punch combination from Knox misses.

Knox drops Malfoy with a left and a right! Oh, Malfoy is hurt - Knox dives into side control looking to finish!

Malfoy is rocked!

It looks like Duke Malfoy has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malfoy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Malfoy is still in real trouble! Can Knox finish him?
Knox is trying to get back to full guard.
Malfoy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Knox's head.
Malfoy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Knox's head.
Malfoy seems to have recovered his senses.
Malfoy throwing shots but Knox is blocking nicely.
Malfoy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malfoy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Malfoy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Malfoy is going to stand back up.
Malfoy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Knox avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Malfoy.
Knox wants to improve his position but Malfoy is controlling well.
Knox is looking to escape.
Knox makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Knox.
Knox looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Knox keeping full guard, as Malfoy tries to pass.

Malfoy postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Knox is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Malfoy, into his guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Knox stopping the sweep attempt from Malfoy.
Knox postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Knox works over Malfoy with some ground and pound from guard.

Knox stands and steps away. Malfoy gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Malfoy throws a head kick that misses.
Malfoy throws a sloppy head kick

so Knox counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Malfoy looks gassed!
Knox stands and throws Malfoy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Malfoy is looking to reverse the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Malfoy down.
Knox landing a few strikes.
Knox works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Malfoy is looking for a sweep.
Knox creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Knox scoring with punches and elbows.
Knox scoring with punches and elbows.
Knox working the head and body with strikes.
Malfoy is not content to let Knox control the position.
Knox lands a few punches from side control.
Malfoy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Knox's best efforts.
Knox takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Knox thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Knox wants to control but Malfoy is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knox scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Malfoy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Knox has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Knox passes Malfoy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Knox is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Malfoy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Knox drops an elbow to the side of Malfoy's head.
Knox drops an elbow to the side of Malfoy's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox prevents Malfoy from improving his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knox is keen to just control but Malfoy is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Knox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Duke Malfoy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A jab-cross combination lands for Malfoy and sends Knox crashing to the mat! Malfoy follows him down to the mat - Knox regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!

Knox is rocked!

It looks like Tommy Knox has been cut.
Malfoy lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Knox! More strikes land and this one is all over! Malfoy jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duke Malfoy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rafal Ulatowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rasmus Soderstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soderstrom comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Metallica Don't Tread on Me kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ulatowski
vs
Soderstrom

169 cm
21
155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
28
166 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rafal Ulatowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rasmus Soderstrom!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ulatowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soderstrom moves away.

Ulatowski clinches up with Soderstrom and pushes him back against the cage.
Ulatowski fails to pull guard.
Soderstrom tries to land a knee to the head but Ulatowski blocks with his arms.
Soderstrom avoiding damage as Ulatowski throws knees to the body.
Soderstrom blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ulatowski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Soderstrom looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ulatowski scores with a knee to the head.
Soderstrom unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ulatowski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ulatowski blocks an elbow strike.
Soderstrom scores a nice knee to the body.
Soderstrom misses with an elbow over the top.
Ulatowski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ulatowski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Soderstrom scores with a shot to the side of Ulatowski's head.
Soderstrom lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ulatowski backwards.

Ulatowski has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Soderstrom uses from the top position.
Soderstrom wants to control from the top but Ulatowski keeps moving.
Ulatowski being controlled here, momentarily.

Ulatowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Soderstrom doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Soderstrom manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ulatowski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Soderstrom throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ulatowski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Soderstrom must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Soderstrom wants to stand and escape but instead Ulatowski has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soderstrom looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Soderstrom trying to control the position.
Ulatowski stopping the sweep attempt from Soderstrom.
Soderstrom looking to control.

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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ulatowski preventing the sweep.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Rasmus Soderstrom wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ulatowski tries to close the distance and clinch but Soderstrom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Soderstrom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ulatowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Soderstrom scores with a nice strike.
Ulatowski tries to clinch up but Soderstrom circles away and keeps his distance.
Ulatowski motions for Soderstrom to come forward. Ulatowski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Ulatowski finds it's way through Soderstrom's defenses.
Ulatowski throws a lazy uppercut
and Soderstrom counters with a nice uppercut.
Ulatowski walks into a jab.
Ulatowski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
No joy there for Soderstrom, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soderstrom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Soderstrom throws out a powerful jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ulatowski, right into the meat.
Soderstrom misses with an uppercut
and Ulatowski counters with a nice low kick that buckles Soderstrom's knee momentarily.
Rafal Ulatowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ulatowski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Soderstrom counters with a thumping low kick.
Ulatowski lands a nice looking body kick.
A slow jab from Soderstrom misses its intended target.
Ulatowski tries to score with a low kick but Soderstrom moves his leg out of the way.
Ulatowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Soderstrom. That's going to slow Ulatowski down.
Ulatowski throws a leg kick which misses Soderstrom's front leg but catches the back leg as Soderstrom tries to avoid it.
Ulatowski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ulatowski cracks the inside of Soderstrom's front leg.
Ulatowski misses with a low kick.
Soderstrom throws a nice outside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Soderstrom checks a leg kick.
Soderstrom 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soderstrom tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ulatowski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from Soderstrom.
Ulatowski misses with a body shot.
Soderstrom tries a head kick but it misses.
Ulatowski misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Ulatowski is predictable there
and Soderstrom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good leg kick by Soderstrom there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Soderstrom lands a nice looking body kick.
Soderstrom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Soderstrom checks a leg kick.
Ulatowski throws a low kick but Soderstrom avoids it.
A clash of legs there as Soderstrom blocks the low kick.
Ulatowski throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Soderstrom counters with a good, hard body kick but Ulatowski shrugs it off.
Ulatowski misses with a left hand
and Soderstrom counters with a slapping leg kick.
Soderstrom is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ulatowski throws a leg kick
and Soderstrom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Soderstrom fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ulatowski is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rasmus Soderstrom will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Soderstrom clobbers Ulatowski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Soderstrom tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Soderstrom throws a leg kick but Ulatowski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Soderstrom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Soderstrom takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Soderstrom tries a head kick but it misses.
Soderstrom defending well as Ulatowski loads up on a big left hand.
Ulatowski connects with a leg kick. Soderstrom looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice uppercut there from Ulatowski.
Soderstrom wants to slow Ulatowski down by chopping away at his legs.
A low kick from Ulatowski misses
and Soderstrom counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ulatowski blocks the body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Soderstrom checks a leg kick.
Soderstrom on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ulatowski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Soderstrom makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ulatowski tries to clinch but Soderstrom moves away

and Soderstrom counters by moving into the clinch.
Ulatowski is trying to maintain a safe position but Soderstrom gets an underhook and turns Ulatowski into the cage.
Soderstrom has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ulatowski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A left hand lands to the body for Soderstrom.
Soderstrom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ulatowski.
Ulatowski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ulatowski tries to land knees in the clinch but Soderstrom avoids the damage to the body.
Soderstrom utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ulatowski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Soderstrom with a knee to the head.
Ulatowski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Soderstrom wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ulatowski blocks a body shot from Soderstrom.
Soderstrom throws a knee to the head but misses.
Soderstrom works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ulatowski with a knee to the head.
Ulatowski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Soderstrom letting Ulatowski take a breather here.
Soderstrom with a knee to the head.
Ulatowski slows down the pace here.
Ulatowski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Soderstrom blocks it with crossed arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ulatowski has Soderstrom pressed against the cage, preventing Soderstrom from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Soderstrom breaks the clinch.
Ulatowski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ulatowski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ulatowski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ulatowski walks forward, straight into a front kick from Soderstrom.
Ulatowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the body from Ulatowski misses
and Soderstrom counters with a thumping low kick.
Ulatowski throws out a leg kick but Soderstrom moves out of range and Ulatowski only half commits.
Soderstrom comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Soderstrom misses with a right hand
and Ulatowski counters with an outside leg kick.
Ulatowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ulatowski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Soderstrom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ulatowski throws a poor cross that misses
and Soderstrom counters with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ulatowski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Soderstrom moves out of range of the body kick.
A combination from Ulatowski does no damage.
Ulatowski swats away the attempt to clinch by Soderstrom.
Soderstrom fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ulatowski.
Rafal Ulatowski is winning the standup battle so far.

Soderstrom clinches with his opponent.
Soderstrom throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Soderstrom putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ulatowski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ulatowski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Soderstrom scores with a shoulder strike.
Ulatowski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ulatowski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Soderstrom blocks it with crossed arms.
Soderstrom stalling in the clinch.
Ulatowski avoiding damage as Soderstrom throws knees to the body.
Soderstrom has Ulatowski pushed against the cage.
Soderstrom is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ulatowski is defending well for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ulatowski looking to slow down the pace here.
Ulatowski throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Soderstrom just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ulatowski's brow.
Soderstrom looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Soderstrom lands a damaging elbow.
Soderstrom misses with a punch on the inside.
Ulatowski dodges an elbow strike from Soderstrom.
Ulatowski just leaning against Soderstrom, taking a breather.
Ulatowski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Soderstrom tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ulatowski avoids it.
Ulatowski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Soderstrom.
Ulatowski scores with a knee to the head.
Soderstrom pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ulatowski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short uppercut from Soderstrom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ulatowski looking to slow down the pace here.
Ulatowski trying to land knees to the body.
Soderstrom lands a nice shot to the body.
Soderstrom throws a punch but it's blocked by Ulatowski.
Soderstrom lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rafal Ulatowski will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.

Ulatowski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ulatowski throws a right hand that misses
and Soderstrom counters with a big head kick but Ulatowski shrugs it off.
Soderstrom has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ulatowski.
Ulatowski is looking to clinch.
Soderstrom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid body kick from Ulatowski.

Soderstrom rushes Ulatowski and presses him up against the cage.
Soderstrom avoiding damage as Ulatowski throws knees to the body.
Ulatowski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Soderstrom.
Ulatowski tries a knee to the head but Soderstrom blocks it.
Ulatowski slows down the pace here.
Ulatowski blocks an elbow strike from Soderstrom.
Soderstrom missing with knees to the body.
Ulatowski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Soderstrom avoids it.
Ulatowski trying to land knees to the body.
Soderstrom throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Soderstrom is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soderstrom on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ulatowski slows down the pace here.
Soderstrom taking a breather.
Ulatowski tries to land a knee to the head but Soderstrom blocks with his arms.
Soderstrom connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ulatowski's face.
Soderstrom tries a knee to the head but Ulatowski blocks it.
Ulatowski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Soderstrom is defending well for now.
Ulatowski lands a good knee to the midsection. Soderstrom won't want to take too many of those.
Ulatowski working Soderstrom over with knees to the body.
Soderstrom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ulatowski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Soderstrom is defending well for now.
Ulatowski stalls.
Soderstrom is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ulatowski avoids the elbow strike from Soderstrom, against the cage.
Ulatowski managing to block the knees to the body from Soderstrom.
Ulatowski with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ulatowski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Soderstrom in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ulatowski misses with a knee strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Soderstrom.
Soderstrom with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Soderstrom throws an elbow that misses.
Ulatowski trying to land knees to the body.
Soderstrom blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ulatowski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ulatowski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ulatowski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ulatowski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Soderstrom.
Knees to the body from Soderstrom.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ulatowski has Soderstrom pushed against the cage.
Ulatowski avoiding damage as Soderstrom throws knees to the body.
Ulatowski landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Soderstrom putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ulatowski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Soderstrom missing with knees to the body.
Soderstrom managing to block the knees to the body from Ulatowski.
Soderstrom trying to stall but Ulatowski improves his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soderstrom avoiding damage as Ulatowski throws knees to the body.
Soderstrom tries to circle away but Ulatowski has him pinned against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Soderstrom.
Soderstrom with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Soderstrom's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ulatowski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Soderstrom has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Soderstrom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ulatowski tries to land knees in the clinch but Soderstrom avoids the damage to the body.
Ulatowski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Soderstrom throws an elbow that misses.
Ulatowski landing knees to the head.
Soderstrom trying to land knees to the body.
Ulatowski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ulatowski is trying to maintain a safe position but Soderstrom gets an underhook and turns Ulatowski into the cage.
Soderstrom avoiding damage as Ulatowski throws knees to the body.
Ulatowski missing with knees to the body.
Ulatowski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Soderstrom is defending well for now.
Ulatowski avoiding damage as Soderstrom throws knees to the body.
Ulatowski blocks an elbow strike from Soderstrom.
Soderstrom on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Soderstrom lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ulatowski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ulatowski is trying to maintain a safe position but Soderstrom gets an underhook and turns Ulatowski into the cage.

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.
Ulatowski managing to block the knees to the body from Soderstrom.
Soderstrom lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Ulatowski.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Soderstrom.
Soderstrom missing with knees to the body.
Soderstrom scores a nice knee to the body.
Ulatowski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Soderstrom tries to stall but Ulatowski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Soderstrom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ulatowski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Soderstrom lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ulatowski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ulatowski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Soderstrom takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ulatowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ulatowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ulatowski misses with a body punch
and Soderstrom counters with a nice kick to the body.
An inside leg kick from Ulatowski misses.
Soderstrom throws a low kick, looking for Ulatowski's leg but Ulatowski calmly moves out of range.
Soderstrom moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rafal Ulatowski.
I think Ulatowski has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rafal Ulatowski!

C
A

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Kesler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Fairtex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kesler comes to the cage accompanied by Cancer Bats - Deathsmarch. This should be fireworks!

Kesler
vs
Fairtex

182 cm
23
200 lbs
16 - 1 - 0

184 cm
22
186 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Kesler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Fairtex!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Bruno Lombardi and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fairtex shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kesler manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fairtex looking to sit in guard and control but Kesler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kesler is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fairtex controls Kesler momentarily but Kesler frees himself.
Kesler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairtex is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Ryan Kesler just wasn't active enough.
Kesler throws a leg kick
and Kesler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Fairtex throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fairtex connects with the punch.
Fairtex takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A slow jab from Kesler misses its intended target.
Kesler misses with a hook
and Fairtex counters with an outside leg kick.
Kesler blocks a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex loads up on a big right hand but Kesler slips the punch.
Fairtex lands with a hook. Kesler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kesler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fairtex.
Kesler throws a body punch but Fairtex moves out of range.
Kesler misses with a right hand

and Fairtex decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kesler's guard.
Fairtex slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fairtex throws a strike but Kesler rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kesler is looking to stand up but Fairtex won't let him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kesler's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fairtex wants to control from the top but Kesler keeps moving.
Kesler looking to control.
Fairtex throwing strikes from guard but Kesler blocks nicely.
Fairtex trying to control the position from guard on top but Kesler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fairtex postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kesler is pulling down on Fairtex's head. It's preventing any offense from Fairtex, at least for the moment.
Fairtex stays in close to Kesler's body and controls the position.
Kesler is trying to control the position but Fairtex postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fairtex misses with a body kick.
Fairtex misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kesler counters with a nice uppercut.
Fairtex checks a low kick from Kesler.
Kesler tried to score with a low kick but Fairtex checks it.
Nice jab there from Fairtex.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fairtex. Kesler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fairtex scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Fairtex dominated that round.
That's time! Kesler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kesler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That kick from Fairtex tenderised Kesler's leg. Kesler is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fairtex throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kesler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fairtex lands a two punch combo.
Fairtex fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fairtex throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kesler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kesler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fairtex 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.
Fairtex looks to land a left hand but Kesler moved out of range nicely.
Kesler throws a big shot that misses.
Kesler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fairtex dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairtex wants to slow Kesler down by chopping away at his legs.
Fairtex connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kesler momentarily.
Fairtex takes a swing at Kesler's ribcage but misses.
Fairtex is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kesler.
Fairtex throws a nice inside leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kesler.
Nice body punch from Fairtex.
Fairtex wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kesler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fairtex is fending him off so far but Kesler persists. Nope, Fairtex circles away and we're back to standing.
Kesler on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fairtex shoots for a takedown but Kesler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Kesler misses
and Fairtex counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fairtex throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kesler connects with an inside leg kick.
Fairtex throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Kesler to counter with a crisp jab.
Kesler avoids the body shot from Fairtex.
Nice jab there from Fairtex.
Fairtex misses with an uppercut
and Kesler counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kesler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kesler misses with a kick to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

Kesler decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kesler tries to stand and escape but Fairtex actually recovers to full guard.
Kesler tries to stand but Fairtex is controlling from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kesler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fairtex is controlling Kesler's posture.
Fairtex is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

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.
Fairtex is just content to waste time from the top position. Kesler takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Fairtex is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fairtex throwing strikes from guard but Kesler blocks nicely.
Fairtex trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kesler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fairtex thows a big elbow that misses.
Fairtex is looking to work some ground and pound but Kesler has wrist control.
Fairtex throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ryan Kesler will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Fairtex uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kesler.

Fairtex darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kesler is staying active underneath Fairtex, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kesler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fairtex.
Fairtex throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairtex thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fairtex is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kesler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fairtex.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairtex thows a huge punch but Kesler dodges it nicely.
Fairtex missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fairtex is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kesler works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fairtex wants to control from the top but Kesler keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Fairtex missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fairtex working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fairtex scoring with some ground and pound.
Fairtex wants to control from the top but Kesler keeps moving.
Fairtex pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kesler is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jason Fairtex was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A bone on bone clash there as Fairtex blocks the leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kesler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab by Fairtex.
Kesler tries to land a front kick but Fairtex steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kesler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fairtex throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kesler counters with a right hand to the body.
Fairtex takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fairtex wants to slow Kesler down by chopping away at his legs.
Fairtex throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fairtex moves out of range of the strikes.
Jason Fairtex seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fairtex ducks under a wild hook from Kesler.
Kesler misses with a left hand
and Fairtex counters with a straight right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Kesler misses its intended target.
Fairtex scores with a one two! Kesler had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fairtex misses with a hook. Kesler ducked under it nicely.
Fairtex keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fairtex throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fairtex darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kesler swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fairtex counters with a stiff right hand.
Fairtex fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kesler manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A left lands for Fairtex.
Kesler wants to clinch up but Fairtex keeps it at a distance.
Kesler misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Fairtex really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Fairtex ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kesler moves away.
Kesler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fairtex counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kesler tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fairtex is able to avoid easily.
Fairtex throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kesler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kesler on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kesler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fairtex.
Fairtex misses with an uppercut. Kesler saw that one coming.
Kesler throws a front kick that sends Fairtex stumbling back into the cage.
Fairtex scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fairtex throws an off balance right hand
and Kesler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fairtex shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kesler as he jumps to the side.
Kesler moves away from the strike by Fairtex.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kesler misses with a hook. Fairtex ducked under it nicely.
Fairtex's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kesler under the eye.
Fairtex misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kesler scores with a push kick.
Kesler lands a leg kick that knocks Fairtex off balance momentarily.
Kesler lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kesler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fairtex looks to score with a jab to the body but Kesler is just out of range.
A low kick from Fairtex misses
and Kesler counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fairtex's knee momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fairtex throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kesler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fairtex looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kesler is fending him off so far but Fairtex persists. Nope, Kesler circles away and we're back to standing.
Ryan Kesler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Fairtex.
Fairtex misses with a lunging right hand
and Kesler counters with a good low kick that Fairtex was not able to check.
Fairtex is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kesler throws a leg kick which misses Fairtex's front leg but catches the back leg as Fairtex tries to avoid it.
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!
Fairtex uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kesler.
Fairtex ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kesler moves away.
Kesler misses with a low kick.
Kesler misses with a wild combination.
Kesler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kesler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fairtex paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fairtex avoids the body shot from Kesler.
Fairtex throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kesler slips a jab from Fairtex.
Kesler thumps Fairtex with a low kick.
Kesler swings for the body but Fairtex moves out of range.
Kesler tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fairtex, right into the meat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kesler lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fairtex has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fairtex and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kesler takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fairtex thows a leg kick but Kesler checks it
and Kesler counters with a flying knee. Nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex misses with a hook.
Fairtex throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fairtex tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kesler swivels and escapes.
Kesler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kesler just misses with a punch to the body.
Fairtex lands a nice shot to the body.
Kesler connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fairtex momentarily.
Kesler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fairtex.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fairtex misses with a left hand
and Kesler counters with a low kick, right behind Fairtex 's knee.
Fairtex looks to throw the jab but Kesler is out of range.
Fairtex throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Kesler had his way with Jason Fairtex in 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. This is the final round!

A left lands for Fairtex.
Fairtex lands a right hook to the body.
Fairtex throws an off balance right hand
and Kesler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body punch from Fairtex.
Jab by Fairtex.
Kesler is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kesler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fairtex.
Kesler misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fairtex counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kesler throws a hook but Fairtex blocks it.
Fairtex scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kesler misses with a two punch combination.
Fairtex avoids the head kick by Kesler.
Fairtex fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairtex cracks a nice hook into Kesler's ribs.
Fairtex takes a swing at Kesler's ribcage but misses.
Fairtex ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fairtex shoots in looking for a takedown but Kesler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fairtex's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kesler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kesler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Kesler misses

and Fairtex counters with a shoot takedown. Kesler fights it but they end up in guard.
Kesler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fairtex.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kesler keeping full guard, as Fairtex tries to pass.
Fairtex has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fairtex postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jason Fairtex has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex throws a strike but Kesler rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kesler postures up.
Kesler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fairtex wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fairtex looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kesler controlling from the top position.
Kesler passes Fairtex's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fairtex is looking to improve his position.

That's four 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.
Kesler seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fairtex wants to improve his position but Kesler is controlling well.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fairtex fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fairtex chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kesler can pounce on him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Fairtex comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fairtex 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 47:48
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 47:48
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Fairtex!
Jason Fairtex is the new middleweight champion!

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Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ignatius Reilly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simpson has chosen Devil on My Shoulder as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Reilly
vs
Simpson

190 cm
23
214 lbs
11 - 1 - 0

185 cm
27
217 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

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World class MT
Cardio machine

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Excellent boxer
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ignatius Reilly!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chuck Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson throws a series of punches but Reilly avoids them all with ease.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Reilly lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Simpson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Simpson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Simpson throws a big shot that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reilly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Simpson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A low kick from Simpson misses
and Reilly counters with a nice leg kick.
Simpson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Simpson misses with an uppercut. Reilly saw that one coming.
Reilly checks a leg kick.
Reilly walks into a left hand.
Simpson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Reilly fails with an attempt to clinch.
A low kick from Simpson is predictable there
and Reilly counters with a nice low kick that buckles Simpson's knee momentarily.
Simpson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simpson misses with a double jab
and Reilly counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chuck Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simpson looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good exchange - Reilly coming out on top.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reilly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Simpson throws a lazy uppercut
and Reilly counters with a nice leg kick.
Simpson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Reilly. That one must have hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reilly.
Reilly will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Reilly moves into the clinch.
Reilly lands a damaging elbow.
Reilly utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Simpson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Reilly lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Simpson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reilly has him pressed against the cage.
Reilly gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Reilly lands a knee to the head.
Reilly gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Simpson.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Reilly takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Reilly lands a shot to the body.
Reilly stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reilly pressing his opponent against the cage.
Reilly cracks Simpson with a nice body shot.
Reilly lands with a short shot to the head.
Reilly putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Simpson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reilly lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reilly is stalling here.
Simpson misses with a punch on the inside.
Simpson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reilly fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Reilly has taken the fight to the clinch.
Simpson takes an elbow to the temple.
Reilly will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Simpson up against the cage.
Reilly lands a left hand.
Simpson can't break the clinch.
Reilly unloads a knee to the mid-section. Simpson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Reilly stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Reilly - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Reilly lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Reilly landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Reilly lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Reilly lands an elbow inside that Simpson shrugs off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reilly lands a knee to the body.
Simpson is trying to drag Reilly to the mat but Reilly just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ignatius Reilly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Simpson.
Reilly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Simpsons head.
Reilly lands a nice elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reilly.
Reilly using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Simpson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Reilly utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Reilly leaning his opponent against the cage.
Reilly lands an elbow just above Simpson 's eye.
Reilly lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Reilly with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Reilly scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reilly will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Simpson up against the cage.
Simpson tries to pull guard but Reilly holds him up against the cage and eventually Simpson drops back down to his feet.
Reilly working Simpson over with knees to the body.
Simpson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Reilly blocking some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reilly pushes Simpson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Simpson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Reilly landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reilly.
Simpson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Reilly just stands there and leans against the cage.
Reilly utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Reilly.
Nice elbow from Reilly.
Reilly unloads a knee to the mid-section. Simpson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simpson takes an elbow to the temple.
Simpson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Reilly avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The referee calls for Reilly to work.

Simpson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Reilly uses from the top position.

Reilly stands up and waves to Simpson to follow him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reilly throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Reilly chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ignatius Reilly dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Reilly connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Reilly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simpson can do to turn this around?
Simpson misses with a double jab.
Simpson looks to throw the jab but Reilly is out of range.
Simpson misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Simpson throws a nice looking combination but Reilly bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reilly jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Simpson thows a leg kick but Reilly checks it
and Reilly counters with a nice low kick that buckles Simpson's knee momentarily.

Reilly takes the fight into the clinch.
Simpson has a couple of punches blocked by Reilly.
Simpson goes for a takedown attempt but Reilly pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Reilly scoring well with a low kick there.
Reilly cracks the inside of Simpson's front leg.
Reilly feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Simpson's calf.
Simpson is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reilly lunges at Simpson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Simpson's hand.
Reilly pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly tries to clinch but Simpson moves out of range.

Reilly has closed the distance and engaged Simpson in a clinch.
Reilly lands a nice knee to the body.
Reilly scores with a shot to the side of Simpson's head.
Reilly lands an elbow just above Simpson 's eye.
Reilly creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Simpson's defenses.
Reilly manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A knee to the head by Reilly.
Reilly lands a hook that snaps the head of Simpson backwards.
Reilly lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Simpson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reilly misses with a head kick.
Simpson throws a leg kick
and Reilly counters with a good low kick that Simpson was not able to check.
Simpson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reilly counters with an inside leg kick.
Ignatius Reilly is winning the standup battle so far.
Reilly scores with a leg kick.

Reilly pushes Simpson up against the cage in a clinch.
Reilly landing knees to the head.
Simpson takes an elbow to the temple.
Reilly lands with a right to the head.
Ignatius Reilly has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reilly connects with a knee to the head.
Reilly utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reilly lands an elbow just above Simpson 's eye.
Reilly landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Simpson is trying to break free.
Nice elbow from Reilly.
Reilly scores with a shoulder strike.
Simpson fails to pull guard.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Reilly.
Reilly prevents the takedown attempt.
Ignatius Reilly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Simpson.
Reilly taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Reilly comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Reilly works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reilly lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Reilly is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Simpson wants to get back to striking at distance but Reilly won't allow it.
Reilly is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Reilly.
Simpson fails to pull guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson wants to get back to striking at distance but Reilly won't allow it.
Reilly missing with knees to the body.
Simpson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Simpson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Reilly pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Reilly gets through Simpson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Simpson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice elbow from Reilly.
Reilly connects with a knee to the head.
Reilly gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Reilly scores with a shoulder strike.
Simpson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Simpson managing to block the knees to the body from Reilly.
Reilly working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reilly lands an elbow inside that Simpson shrugs off.
Reilly digs a right hand into Simpson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Simpson's gas tank.
Reilly gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Simpson.
Reilly's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Reilly unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Reilly lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Simpson looking for a takedown.
Reilly lands a good knee to the midsection. Simpson won't want to take too many of those.
Reilly scores a nice knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson tries to score a body lock takedown but Reilly shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Reilly lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Reilly lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Reilly landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Reilly scores a nice knee to the body.
Reilly working Simpson over with knees to the body.
Reilly tries to stall but Simpson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Simpson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simpson is trying to break free.
Simpson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reilly has him pressed against the cage.
Reilly is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Reilly connects with a knee to the head.
Simpson is trying to force a seperation but Reilly has the dominant position.
Reilly throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Simpson blocks it with crossed arms.
Reilly stops a takedown attempt from Simpson.
Reilly holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Reilly lands an elbow just above Simpson 's eye.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simpson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Reilly crunches a lovely knee into Simpson's ribcage.
Reilly throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Reilly stops a takedown attempt from Simpson.
Reilly scores with a knee to the head.
Reilly scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ignatius Reilly 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.

Simpson throws a lazy uppercut
and Reilly counters with an outside leg kick.
Simpson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Reilly counters with a stiff right hand.
Reilly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reilly tries to close the distance and clinch but Simpson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Simpson misses with a body shot.
Simpson throws a combination that misses

and Reilly counters by clinching up.

Simpson jumps guard and drags Reilly to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Simpson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Simpson looking for a triangle here. Reilly is fighting it but it looks tight! Simpson pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Reilly is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Chuck Simpson!
Chuck Simpson is the new light heavyweight champion!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yokida Matae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JT Colossus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Matae
vs
Colossus

190 cm
24
271 lbs
13 - 0 - 0

194 cm
25
264 lbs
18 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Heavy handed

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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 13 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yokida Matae!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, JT Colossus!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Matae.
Colossus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

It looks like Yokida Matae has been cut.
Colossus misses with a lunging right hand
and Matae connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matae fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Colossus checks it well.
Matae misses with a body shot.
Matae throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Matae tries to clinch there but Colossus circles away.
Matae lands a high kick!
Matae swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Colossus counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Colossus misses with an uppercut.
Matae slips a straight right by Colossus.
Matae throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Colossus on the side of the head.
Yokida Matae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Colossus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matae. Matae obviously looking to wear him down.
Matae tries to close the distance and clinch but Colossus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matae lands a nice shot to the body.
Colossus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab from Matae.
Matae scores with a hook to the body. Colossus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Colossus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matae counters with a body kick.
Colossus throws a right hand that misses
and Colossus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matae is looking to clinch.
Matae is looking to slow Colossus down with leg kicks.
Colossus swings widly with a right hand
enabling Matae to counter with a crisp jab.
Matae throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nice cross by Matae.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Colossus's corner calls for a 1-2. Colossus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Matae misses with a few strikes there.
Matae thumps Colossus with a low kick.
Matae looks to throw the jab but Colossus is out of range.
Matae tries to close the distance and clinch up but Colossus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sloppy strikes from Colossus. Those never looked like landing.
Matae tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Colossus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matae throws a head kick that misses.
Matae's corner calls for a 1-2. Matae obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Matae throws a series of punches but Colossus avoids them all with ease.
Matae misses with a hook.
Matae tries to clinch but Colossus moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colossus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Matae throws a head kick that misses.
Matae scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matae tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Colossus was well out of range. Poor timing from Matae.
Colossus tries to move into range but Matae moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Colossus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Colossus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Matae does it's job there.
Matae will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Matae connects with a good right hand that stumbles Colossus. Colossus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Colossus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matae on the side of the head.
Matae throws a head kick that Colossus semi-blocks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Colossus takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Colossus misses with a lunging right hand
and Matae counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matae tries to clinch up.
Matae throws a head kick that misses.
Matae thows a body shot but no joy.
Matae lands a nice hook to Colossus's body. Colossus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Matae lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Matae misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matae takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Yokida Matae's cut is getting worse.
Colossus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matae wants to clinch up but Colossus keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Yokida Matae will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yokida Matae's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Matae throws a nice head kick!
Colossus misses with a right hand
and Matae counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
JT Colossus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matae tries a head kick but it misses.
Colossus avoids the body shot from Matae.
Matae moves in looking to clinch but Colossus pushes him off.
Colossus swings widly with a right hand

and Matae moves into the clinch.
Matae swings wildly with an uppercut but Colossus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matae misses with a body punch.
Matae scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Matae.
A left hand lands to the body for Matae.
A hook to the body from Matae.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matae lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matae.
A nice left hand lands by Matae.
Matae lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Colossus to his knees! Matae keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yokida Matae!
Yokida Matae retains his heavyweight title!

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energy
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hype
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