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TTC 95 - Making it Happen PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Salvatore Assante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Assante kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Lose Yourself. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Salvatore Assante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anton Hammer!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Assante.
Assante throws a head kick that half lands.
Hammer lands a brutal head kick. Assante looks out on his feet and Hammer throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Anton Hammer!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bony Phony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dickson Pasty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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210 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bony Phony!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dickson Pasty!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pasty closes this distance looking for a takedown but Phony circles away.
Pasty shoots for a double leg takedown but Phony sprawls well. He's pushed Pasty's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Phony gets a clinch.
Phony connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Dickson Pasty has been cut.
Phony pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Phony paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A big right from Phony misses.
Pasty shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Phony as he jumps to the side.
Bony Phony has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dickson Pasty.
Phony looks to land a combination but Pasty avoids it well.
Phony tries to clinch up.
Pasty tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Phony swivels and escapes.
Phony works Pasty's body with a nice hook.
Pasty looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pasty showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Phony.
Phony grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Pasty takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Phony cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bony Phony!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Codename XHTC (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Woods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). XHTC's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Queen - You're my best friend. Woods is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Can't Be Touched. David Woods has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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346 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Codename XHTC!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Woods!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
XHTC's corner calls for a 1-2. XHTC obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Woods gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows XHTC to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Woods will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Woods throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Woods wants to stand but XHTC is controlling the position.
XHTC pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Woods is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
XHTC is working hard here to advance position.
Woods can't keep his opponent in guard - XHTC advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
XHTC is pressing down on Woods's thigh, looking to free his foot. Woods is holding on for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
XHTC shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Woods is trying to defend but XHTC finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
XHTC is breathing heavily.
XHTC is controlling the pace.
Woods is trying to stand up here but XHTC is controlling him well.
Woods is looking to improve his position.
XHTC wants to control but Woods is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods is trying to stand up here but XHTC is controlling him well.
XHTC is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Woods doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time XHTC.
Woods is trying to stand.
Woods looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Woods drops XHTC with a beautiful combination! XHTC stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Woods is looking for the KO!
XHTC is rocked!
It looks like Codename XHTC has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
XHTC chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Woods can pounce on him.
A combination from Woods does no damage.
Woods throws a head kick but XHTC moves out of range.
Woods throws a nice looking combination but XHTC bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Woods pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Woods throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
XHTC is trying hard to land a takedown here. Woods sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Woods rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but XHTC moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Woods waves his right hand out infront of him, looking to distract XHTC. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped XHTC to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Woods drops back looking for a leg! XHTC is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and XHTC manages to kick Woods off! Woods jumps back into XHTC's guard.
XHTC wants to sweep here but Woods controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woods is looking to stand up but XHTC won't let him.
XHTC is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Woods wanted to stand there but XHTC had control of the position.
XHTC avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
XHTC is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Woods dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Codename XHTC's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A left and a right from Woods both land. Nice combination.
Woods throws a combination but it was largely blocked by XHTC.
XHTC shoots in for a takedown but Woods shows good takedown defense.
No joy there for Woods, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Woods lands a high kick to the side of XHTC's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Woods dives into guard, looking to finish.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Woods wants to control from the top but XHTC keeps moving.
XHTC wants to sweep here but Woods controlling him for the moment.
XHTC working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Woods.
Woods wanted to stand there but XHTC had control of the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
XHTC trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
XHTC wants to sweep but no luck.
XHTC escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Woods gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Woods won't allow XHTC to sweep him here.
Woods must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Woods throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
XHTC avoids the head kick by Woods.
XHTC dives in and grabs Woods's left leg, looking for a takedown. Woods pushes down on XHTC's head and hops out.
David Woods seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some wild striking there from Woods.
A combination from Woods does no damage.
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.
Woods throws a right hand that XHTC ducks under and follows up with a left that XHTC also avoids with ease.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Woods.
Woods drives through with a takedown into guard.
XHTC wants to control the position but Woods says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Woods wants to stand but XHTC has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Woods postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for XHTC to stand up.
A combination from Woods does no damage.
XHTC showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Woods.
XHTC lands a nice shot that snaps Woods's head back.
Woods throws a series of punches but XHTC avoids them all with ease.
Woods throws a body kick that misses.
XHTC showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Woods.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
XHTC takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice cross by XHTC.
Woods throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
XHTC looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Woods!
Woods is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. XHTC locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Woods is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Codename XHTC!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Wade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hayes's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 50cent - I´ll WHIP YA HEAD BOY. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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217 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gary Hayes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Wade!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayes loads up on a big right hand but Wade slips the punch.
Hayes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wade slips a jab and a cross from Hayes.
Wade slips under a jab from Hayes.
Wade stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Gary Hayes has been cut.
Wade stuns Hayes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hayes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wade counters with a low kick, right behind Hayes 's knee.
Hayes is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wade closes the distance and clinches.
Wade lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wade lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hayes backwards.
Wade lands a body punch.
Wade cracks Hayes with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Wade.
Wade works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Wade.
Wade stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wade pushes Hayes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wade lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Wade.
Wade lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wade works on Hayes's body with a couple of short punches.
Wade lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wade lands with a short shot to the head.
Wade lands a body shot.
Wade digs a right hand underneath Hayes's ribcage. Hayes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wade connects with a superb combination that knocks Hayes out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Wade before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Hayes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dan Wade!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rock Meatbrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meatbrick's entrance music is ROIDTECH. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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300 lbs
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284 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rock Meatbrick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert Lee!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Meatbrick or perhaps it was just good defense by Lee which made him look bad.
Meatbrick changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lee tries to avoid it but Meatbrick manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lee to the ground. Lee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lee waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Meatbrick.
Meatbrick shoots for a double leg takedown but Lee sprawls well. He's pushed Meatbrick's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Meatbrick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meatbrick shoots in but no luck this time.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No luck for Meatbrick with that takedown attempt.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee drops Meatbrick with a nice combination! Lee dives into Meatbrick's guard, looking to finish!
It looks like Rock Meatbrick has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lee wants to control from the top but Meatbrick keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meatbrick doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Lee trying to control but Meatbrick is working from the bottom.
Lee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee trying to control but Meatbrick is working from the bottom.
Lee is working Meatbrick over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lee with a nice head shot there.
Meatbrick keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Despite being in the dominant position, Robert Lee just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Meatbrick fails with a takedown attempt.
Meatbrick closes the distance and clinches up with Lee, looking for a takedown. Meatbrick pushes Lee against the cage but Lee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Meatbrick dives in and grabs Lee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes down on Meatbrick's head and hops out.
Meatbrick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Meatbrick looks for a takedown but Lee sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Meatbrick or perhaps it was just good defense by Lee which made him look bad.
Meatbrick is breathing heavily.
Lee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Meatbrick at a distance.
Meatbrick avoids the body shot from Lee.
Lee is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Meatbrick's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee wants to take a breather but Meatbrick is having none of it.
Lee works his way into side control.
Lee landing strikes.
Lee avoids the strikes from the bottom by Meatbrick.
The referee asks Lee politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lee prefers to stall for the moment though.
Meatbrick is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lee is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Lee tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lee has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee swings around for an armbar but Meatbrick sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lee's guard.
Meatbrick wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Lee pushes Meatbrick off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Meatbrick misses with a takedown
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Meatbrick misses with a takedown attempt
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Meatbrick with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lee counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Meatbrick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lee is pressing down on Meatbrick's thigh, looking to free his foot. Meatbrick is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee moves nicely into side control.
Lee takes a little break here. Meatbrick wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Lee is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Meatbrick has escaped the position, nice work there.
Meatbrick gets back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Meatbrick wants to get back to full guard.
Lee is keen to just control but Meatbrick is a slippery customer.
Meatbrick flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Lee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rock Meatbrick's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Meatbrick fails with the takedown
and Lee decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Meatbrick's guard.
Meatbrick throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Meatbrick looking for a sweep. Not yet Meatbrick, not yet.
Meatbrick being controlled here, momentarily.
Meatbrick keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Meatbrick is striking but Lee is not phased and passes to half guard.
Lee sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Meatbrick defending well though.
Meatbrick is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Meatbrick gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Meatbrick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Robert Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Meatbrick at a distance.
Meatbrick stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lee.
Lee thuds a left hand into Meatbrick's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee throws a series of punches but Meatbrick moves out of range.
Meatbrick takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Meatbrick takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lee lunges at Meatbrick with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Meatbrick's hand.
Lee lands with a nice combination. Meatbrick backs away looking to recover.
Meatbrick takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
An inside leg kick lands from Lee.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Lee and Meatbrick goes tumbling to the canvas! Lee follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Lee keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lee lands with a punch from half guard.
Lee is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Meatbrick keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meatbrick wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Lee trying to control the action but Meatbrick is working from the bottom.
Lee lands strikes from half guard.
Meatbrick flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Meatbrick punching from the bottom.
Lee blocks the strikes from Meatbrick.
Lee works his way into side control.
Lee is staying tight to Meatbrick's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Robert Lee has got the better of the ground game so far.
Meatbrick manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lee lands a nice short elbow.
Lee missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Meatbrick lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Lee tries to pass to full mount but Meatbrick defends it.
Meatbrick flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Lee blocks the strikes from Meatbrick.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Meatbrick tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Meatbrick misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Meatbrick has his takedown stuffed
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Meatbrick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut lands for Lee. That snapped Meatbrick's head back.
Lee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Meatbrick has his takedown stuffed
and Lee counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Meatbrick stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lee.
Meatbrick avoids the body shot from Lee.
Meatbrick gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lee counters with a two punch combo.
Lee lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lee getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Meatbrick takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Meatbrick walks into a straight right hand from Lee.
Lee cracks Meatbrick with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Meatbrick with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lee decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Meatbrick's guard.
Meatbrick keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Lee showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Meatbrick throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rock Meatbrick's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Meatbrick gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lee counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Meatbrick's guard now.
Lee pushes down on Meatbrick's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Meatbrick tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Meatbrick is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Meatbrick tries to reverse the position but Lee maintains control.
Lee controlling from mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Meatbrick is looking to improve his position but Lee isn't that keen on the idea.
Lee working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meatbrick slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lee trying to mount his opponent but Meatbrick defends it.
Lee is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Meatbrick missing with punches from the bottom.
Meatbrick works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lee slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Meatbrick.
Meatbrick works his way to full guard. Good work.
Meatbrick will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meatbrick doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Meatbrick throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Lee works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Meatbrick strikes from the bottom but Lee passes into mount!
Lee breaks from Meatbrick's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Meatbrick is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lee jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Meatbrick is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Meatbrick and Lee has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Lee avoids the strikes from the bottom by Meatbrick.
Robert Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lee trying to control the action but Meatbrick is working from the bottom.
Lee is staying tight to Meatbrick's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Meatbrick keeps working.
Lee is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Meatbrick tries to bench press Lee off him but Lee keeps the position.
Meatbrick manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Meatbrick sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lee defending well though.
Lee pushes Meatbrick off looking to stand but Meatbrick dives back in and keeps control.
Meatbrick throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Meatbrick trying to mount his opponent but Lee defends it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Meatbrick doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lee counters with a nice double leg into side control. Meatbrick won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee just content to control the position.
Check out the look on Lee's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lee in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lee trying to control the action but Meatbrick is working from the bottom.
Meatbrick sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rock Meatbrick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee is keen to just control but Meatbrick is a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lee has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Lee!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cockpunch Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Richardson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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215 lbs
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214 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cockpunch Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richard Richardson!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richardson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
Richardson takes one on the button.
Richardson throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Richardson's shoulder, as Richardson tries to avoid the shot.
Richardson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Richardson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jones.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Richard Richardson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a hook but Richardson blocks it.
Richardson throws a big shot that misses.
Richardson misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Richardson slips the punch.
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Richardson slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Jones misses with a body shot
and Richardson counters with a nice body shot.
Jones goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Richard Richardson has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A big left from Richardson misses.
Richardson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Richardson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jones catches Richardson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jones throws a front kick that sends Richardson stumbling back into the cage.
Richardson looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice jab there from Jones.
Jones throws a head kick that Richardson semi-blocks.
Richardson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richardson gets caught flat footed, as Jones shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jones slips nicely into half guard.
Jones takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Richardson is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
Jones looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Richardson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Richardson is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Richardson defending well though.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Richardson defending well though.
Jones is looking for a kimura here.
Richardson is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Richardson defending well though.
Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jones is thwarting Richardson's attempts to control the position.
Jones wants to control but Richardson is keeping him busy.
Richardson is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jones thows a huge punch but Richardson dodges it nicely.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Richardson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Jones seems content to control.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Richardson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Richardson circles away.
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Richardson blocks a head kick by Jones.
Jones throws the left hand but Richardson avoids the punch easily.
Richardson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Richardson just misses with a punch to the body.
Richardson misses with a combination
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones throws a combination that misses
and Richardson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jones checks a leg kick.
Richardson staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cockpunch Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Richard Richardson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Richardson ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Richardson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Richardson lands with a shot to the body.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Richardson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Richardson thows a leg kick but Jones checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jones scores with the left hand. Richardson knows he should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richardson stuffs the takedown.
Richardson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Richardson throws and low kick but Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Richardson slips the punch.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Jones misses.
Richardson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cockpunch Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones throws and low kick but Richardson moves out of range easily.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Richardson swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Richardson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jones.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Jones.
A big right from Richardson misses.
Richardson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richardson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Richardson wants to land a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones.
Richardson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Richard Richardson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jones takes a swing at Richardson's ribcage but misses.
Richardson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Richardson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Richardson can do to turn this around?
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Richard Richardson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones shoots in but Richardson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Richardson looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Richardson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body.
Jones slips a straight right by Richardson.
Richardson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jones feints and as Richardson raises his hands in defense, Jones changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Richardson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Richardson is trying to hold Jones in close to prevent damage but Jones has managed to pass into half guard.
Jones lands strikes from half guard.
Jones winds up and cracks Richardson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones prevents Richardson from improving his position.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones winds up and cracks Richardson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Richardson is defending well.
Jones is pressing down on Richardson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Richardson is holding on for now.
Jones is thwarting Richardson's attempts to control the position.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Richardson misses with a two punch combination.
Richardson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jones delivers a nice body kick.
A good leg kick by Jones.
Richardson avoids the head kick by Jones.
Richardson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Richardson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Richardson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cockpunch Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Richard Richardson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Richardson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones stuns Richardson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Richardson takes one to the side of the head.
Jones fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Richardson checks it well.
Richardson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Left hook, right uppercut from Richardson.
Jones drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jones scoring with punches from side control.
Jones trying to control the action but Richardson is working from the bottom.
Richardson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jones.
Richardson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardson taking a bit of punishment here - Jones scoring with strikes.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jones throwing strikes but Richardson manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Richardson working away.
Jones is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Richardson off and has taken his back!
Richardson wants to control his opponent's hands but Jones gets his hands free.
Jones is looking to control Richardson but Richardson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Cockpunch Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Jones seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Richardson for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Cockpunch Jones just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Jones throws a jab when Richardson was well out of range.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Richardson.
Jones scores with a body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jones.
Richardson misses with a low kick.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Richardson was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Richardson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Richardson looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones slips a straight right by Richardson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Jones moves out of range of the leg kick from Richardson.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jones 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 Richardson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Richardson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Richard Richardson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Richardson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones lands an overhand right.
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Richardson misses with a jab to the body
and Jones counters with a slapping leg kick.
Richardson throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jones shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Richardson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Richardson struggling a bit here.
Richardson being controlled for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cockpunch Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cockpunch Jones!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Vetchnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Egon Wildfang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Alex Vetchnikov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Vetchnikov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Egon Wildfang!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vetchnikov throws a hook but Wildfang avoids it easily.
Vetchnikov swats away the attempt to clinch by Wildfang.
Wildfang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vetchnikov throws a right hand that Wildfang ducks under and follows up with a left that Wildfang also avoids with ease.
Wildfang clinches up with Vetchnikov and pushes him back against the cage.
Vetchnikov is trying to break free.
Wildfang is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vetchnikov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wildfang stalling the fight.
Wildfang tries to score a body lock takedown but Vetchnikov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vetchnikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wildfang tries to clinch there but Vetchnikov circles away.
Wildfang gets the takedown into side control.
Wildfang is looking to take a break and control but Vetchnikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wildfang tries to move into full mount but can't pass Vetchnikov's legs.
Wildfang is trying to get an arm triangle but Vetchnikov is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wildfang thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vetchnikov is not content to let Wildfang control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wildfang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wildfang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vetchnikov is looking to regain half guard here but Wildfang keeps moving and retains side control.
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.
Vetchnikov struggling a bit here.
Vetchnikov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vetchnikov tries to get out of the position.
Wildfang tries to advance to mount but can't.
Vetchnikov trying to remain calm as Wildfang controls from the top position.
Wildfang working away.
Vetchnikov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wildfang on the ground.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Vetchnikov gets caught flat footed, as Wildfang shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wildfang wants to control from the top but Vetchnikov keeps moving.
Vetchnikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Wildfang trying to control but Vetchnikov is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vetchnikov is trying to control the position but Wildfang postures up.
Wildfangis looking to pass into half guard but Vetchnikov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Vetchnikov is in guard.
Vetchnikov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wildfang controls Vetchnikov momentarily but Vetchnikov frees himself.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Vetchnikov throws a right hand that Wildfang ducks under and follows up with a left that Wildfang also avoids with ease.
Wildfang tries to clinch up.
Wildfang gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vetchnikov.
It looks like Egon Wildfang has been cut.
A combination from Vetchnikov does no damage.
Vetchnikov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wildfang gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wildfang has Vetchnikov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vetchnikov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Alex Vetchnikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Egon Wildfang.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vetchnikov as Wildfang tries to tie him up.
Wildfang controlling the action here for a moment.
Vetchnikov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wildfang dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Wildfang drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vetchnikov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vetchnikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wildfang tries to clinch but Vetchnikov moves out of range.
Vetchnikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wildfang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wildfang slips under a jab.
Wildfang fails to land the takedown.
Vetchnikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wildfang wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Egon Wildfang will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Egon Wildfang's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wildfang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wildfang bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wildfang tries for a kimura but Vetchnikov is defending well.
Wildfang is looking to take a break and control but Vetchnikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wildfang controls the position.
Wildfang trying to control the position but Vetchnikov is working away.
Wildfang is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wildfang working away.
Vetchnikov tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Wildfang is looking to take a break and control but Vetchnikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wildfang advances nicely into full mount.
Wildfang content just to control the position here.
Despite being in the dominant position, Egon Wildfang just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wildfang is looking to clinch but Vetchnikov is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A telegraphed right hand from Vetchnikov misses the target.
Vetchnikov misses with a double jab.
Nice straight punches there by Vetchnikov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vetchnikov.
A big left from Vetchnikov misses.
No joy there for Vetchnikov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wildfang moves out of range as Vetchnikov strikes.
Wildfang slips under a jab.
Nice jab there from Vetchnikov.
Wildfang needs to keep his hands up - Vetchnikov had a free shot at his head there.
Vetchnikov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wildfang darts in and clinches Vetchnikov up against the cage.
Wildfang looking to slow down the pace here.
Vetchnikov is trying to break the clinch but Wildfang is controlling him.
Vetchnikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vetchnikov keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Vetchnikov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wildfang clinches up against the cage.
Vetchnikov working hard to break the clinch.
Wildfang is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vetchnikov is keeping busy.
Vetchnikov being controlled against the cage.
Wildfang wants a takedown.
Vetchnikov working hard to break the clinch.
Vetchnikov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vetchnikov wants to break free but Wildfang has control.
Vetchnikov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wildfang is pushing Vetchnikov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vetchnikov wants to break free but Wildfang has control.
Wildfang keeps control of Vetchnikov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wildfang trying to control the position but instead, Vetchnikov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wildfang into the cage.
Come on Wildfang - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
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.
Vetchnikov is trying to break the clinch but Wildfang is controlling him.
Vetchnikov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wildfang.
Vetchnikov is trying to force a seperation but Wildfang has the dominant position.
Vetchnikov breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Vetchnikov misses.
Wildfang looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Vetchnikov!
Wildfang is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Vetchnikov can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Wildfang is working for a guillotine from mount but Vetchnikov frees his head quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wildfang with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
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 Alex Vetchnikov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Egon Wildfang's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A jab from Vetchnikov does it's job there.
Vetchnikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Wildfang.
Vetchnikov punishes Wildfang's body with a nice straight punch.
Vetchnikov misses with a two punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wildfang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vetchnikov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wildfang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wildfang moves out of range as Vetchnikov strikes.
Vetchnikov fails to land with a series of punches.
Vetchnikov misses with a looping right.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wildfang takes the fight into the clinch.
Vetchnikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wildfang tries to clinch up but Vetchnikov circles away and keeps his distance.
Vetchnikov throws a hook to the side of Wildfang's head but Wildfang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wildfang clinches.
Vetchnikov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wildfang'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.
Wildfang is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vetchnikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vetchnikov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wildfang circles away quickly and effectively.
Wildfang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vetchnikov.
Alex Vetchnikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wildfang slips a jab and a cross from Vetchnikov.
Alex Vetchnikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wildfang closes the distance and pushes Vetchnikov back into the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vetchnikov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wildfang looking for a takedown.
Vetchnikov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wildfang keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vetchnikov's efforts to push away.
Wildfang keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vetchnikov's efforts to push away.
Wildfang stalling against the cage.
Vetchnikov can't break the clinch.
Vetchnikov breaks from the clinch.
Wildfang drives through and clinches with Vetchnikov against the cage.
Wildfang keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vetchnikov's efforts to push away.
Wildfang is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vetchnikov is trying to break free.
Wildfang is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wildfang has picked Vetchnikov up - he's going for a ride! Wildfang dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Wildfang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vetchnikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wildfang moves nicely into side control.
Wildfang is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Vetchnikov is trying to escape and Wildfang transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Vetchnikov is forced to tap! Nice work there by Wildfang! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Egon Wildfang!
Egon Wildfang is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matti Wanhanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilir The Finisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wanhanen comes to the cage accompanied by Mina olen by Kotiteollisuus. Ilir The Finisher has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the 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 Los Angeles, Matti Wanhanen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ilir The Finisher!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wanhanen closes this distance looking for a takedown but The Finisher circles away.
The Finisher looks to score with a jab to the body but Wanhanen is just out of range.
The Finisher misses with a looping left.
Wanhanen defending well as The Finisher loads up on a big left hand.
Wanhanen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch combination from The Finisher misses.
A big left from The Finisher misses.
No joy there for Wanhanen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The Finisher swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wanhanen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Finisher throws a left that rocks Wanhanen and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! The Finisher dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Wanhanen regain composure!
It looks like Matti Wanhanen has been cut.
Wanhanen is looking for a sweep.
The Finisher trying to control the action but Wanhanen is working from the bottom.
Wanhanen tries to improve position but can't.
Wanhanen is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wanhanen can't do much from the bottom here.
Wanhanen is trying to get back to half guard.
Wanhanen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The Finisher wants to take a breather but Wanhanen is having none of it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The Finisher throws a looping overhand right but Wanhanen ducks down to avoid it.
A combination from The Finisher does no damage.
The Finisher misses with a few strikes there.
The Finisher with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The Finisher swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wanhanen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Finisher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wanhanen was well out of range. Poor timing from The Finisher.
The Finisher walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wanhanen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Finisher bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The Finisher stuffs the takedown attempt from Wanhanen. Wanhanen gets slowly back to his feet.
Wanhanen tries to bum rush The Finisher with a series of wild strikes but The Finisher uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Finisher getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The Finisher misses with a shot to the body
and Wanhanen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wanhanen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Finisher.
Wanhanen ducks under a wild hook from The Finisher.
The Finisher takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The Finisher missing with a left hand there. Wanhanen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wanhanen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The Finisher misses with a body shot.
The Finisher throws a big shot that misses.
No joy there for Wanhanen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Finisher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wanhanen moves away.
The Finisher misses with a jab to the body
and Wanhanen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wanhanen wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Finisher keeps working.
Wanhanen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Wanhanen working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Wanhanen goes for an armbar but The Finisher turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from The Finisher.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wanhanen had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. The Finisher is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Wanhanen Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take The Finisher's back instead.
Wanhanen has the hooks in. The Finisher is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Wanhanen is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. The Finisher defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Wanhanen is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilir The Finisher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matti Wanhanen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
The Finisher waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Wanhanen.
Wanhanen blocks a jab.
Wanhanen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wanhanen lands a nice shot to the body.
Wanhanen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wanhanen ducks under a wild hook from The Finisher.
The Finisher throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Finisher looks to land a left hand but Wanhanen moved out of range nicely.
Wanhanen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Finisher throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wanhanen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The Finisher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Finisher throws a big shot that misses.
Wanhanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wanhanen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wanhanen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The Finisher looks to land a left hand but Wanhanen moved out of range nicely.
The Finisher throws a hook but Wanhanen blocks it.
Wanhanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wanhanen walks into a straight right hand from The Finisher.
Wanhanen misses the body punch
and The Finisher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Finisher throws a jab but it's blocked by Wanhanen.
A punch combination from Wanhanen misses.
The Finisher scores with a punch to the head.
Nice defenses there by Wanhanen.
Wanhanen cracks The Finisher with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wanhanen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wanhanen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wanhanen is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and The Finisher reverses the position - he's now on top in Wanhanen's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wanhanen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Finisher manages to get himself to full guard.
Wanhanen tries to free his leg and advance position but The Finisher is retaining full guard.
Wanhanen trying to control the position from guard on top but The Finisher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Finisher had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Wanhanen is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. The Finisher Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Wanhanen's back instead.
Wanhanen tries to roll but The Finisher sticks to his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wanhanen defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of The Finisher's arms.
The Finisher is breathing heavily.
Despite being in a bad position, Wanhanen is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
The Finisher working for the choke.
Wanhanen breaks The Finisher's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The Finisher keeping moving, preventing Wanhanen from controlling successfully.
Wanhanen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and The Finisher dives on top into guard.
Wanhanen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Finisher manages to get himself to full guard.
The Finisher can't keep his opponent in guard - Wanhanen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilir The Finisher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Matti Wanhanen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Wanhanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wanhanen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wanhanen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Finisher takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wanhanen slips a straight right by The Finisher.
Nice defenses there by Wanhanen.
Wanhanen lands a glancing blow to the side of The Finisher's head.
Wanhanen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The Finisher lands a nice looking body shot.
Ilir The Finisher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from The Finisher.
The Finisher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wanhanen.
Wanhanen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Finisher blocks the body kick.
The Finisher missing with a left hand there. Wanhanen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from The Finisher misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wanhanen walks into a jab.
The Finisher lands a body shot.
The Finisher misses with a straight right.
Wanhanen misses with a wild body shot.
Some wild striking there from Wanhanen.
Ilir The Finisher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wanhanen throws a head kick but The Finisher moves out of range.
The Finisher looks to throw the jab but Wanhanen is out of range.
Wanhanen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wanhanen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and The Finisher counters with a nice uppercut.
The Finisher pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Finisher cracks Wanhanen with an open hand slap.
Wanhanen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Finisher misses the body punch
and Wanhanen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wanhanen just misses with a punch to the body.
The Finisher misses with a body shot.
The Finisher swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wanhanen counters with a two punch combo.
Wanhanen ducks under a wild hook from The Finisher.
The Finisher connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wanhanen misses with a body shot
and The Finisher counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The Finisher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A telegraphed right hand from The Finisher misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Wanhanen.
The Finisher misses with a looping left.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wanhanen.
Wanhanen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches The Finisher napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wanhanen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, The Finisher has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Finisher tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wanhanen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The Finisher is not content to let Wanhanen control the position.
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.
Wanhanen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wanhanen wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Finisher keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilir The Finisher really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matti Wanhanen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A punch combination from The Finisher misses.
Wanhanen thows a body shot but no joy.
The Finisher misses with a body shot
and Wanhanen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Finisher lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The Finisher misses with a looping left.
Wanhanen with a nice cross.
The Finisher misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Finisher takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wanhanen missing with a left hand there. The Finisher was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Finisher throws an overhand right that lands on Wanhanen's shoulder, as Wanhanen tries to avoid the shot.
Wanhanen throws a lazy head kick
and The Finisher counters with a left and a right that stings Wanhanen.
Wanhanen scores with a body shot.
Ilir The Finisher seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wanhanen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Wanhanen.
Wanhanen is looking to wear down The Finisher with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wanhanen misses with a head kick.
The Finisher looks to land a right hand but Wanhanen moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from The Finisher.
The Finisher throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Finisher waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Wanhanen.
Wanhanen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wanhanen throws a sloppy head kick and The Finisher moves out of range easily.
Wanhanen works The Finisher's body with a nice hook.
Wanhanen lands with a shot to the body.
The Finisher is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The Finisher throws a big shot that misses.
The Finisher throws a lazy right hand but Wanhanen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wanhanen slips under a jab.
Wanhanen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Finisher misses with a body punch
and Wanhanen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wanhanen moves away from the strike by The Finisher.
The Finisher throws a left and a right that both miss
and The Finisher takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A left lands for Wanhanen.
Wanhanen throws a head kick that misses.
The Finisher throws a hook but Wanhanen blocks it.
Wanhanen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wanhanen jabs at The Finisher's body.
The Finisher throws a hook to the side of Wanhanen's head but Wanhanen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Finisher throws an overhand right that lands on Wanhanen's shoulder, as Wanhanen tries to avoid the shot.
Wanhanen misses with a jab to the body
and The Finisher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wanhanen lunges at The Finisher with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by The Finisher's hand.
Wanhanen slips a straight right by The Finisher.
Wanhanen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Finisher circles away quickly and effectively.
The Finisher misses the body punch
and Wanhanen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wanhanen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wanhanen scores with a push kick.
Wanhanen lands with an uppercut that bounces The Finisher off the cage and back into rage.
The Finisher misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wanhanen counters with a nice body shot.
Wanhanen lands a body shot.
Wanhanen throws a shot to the body.
The Finisher takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheers as Wanhanen lands an impressive looking overhand right. The Finisher doesn't seem phased though.
Wanhanen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Finisher throws out the jab.
Wanhanen throws a body punch but The Finisher moves out of range.
The Finisher takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wanhanen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wanhanen.
Wanhanen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wanhanen slips a jab from The Finisher.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wanhanen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of The Finisher's head.
The Finisher throws a lazy right hand but Wanhanen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Finisher misses with a body shot.
Wanhanen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Finisher moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Finisher takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wanhanen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wanhanen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wanhanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Finisher moves away.
Wanhanen looks to score with a jab to the body but The Finisher is just out of range.
The Finisher scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wanhanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Finisher manages to avoid it.
Wanhanen misses the shot to the body.
Wanhanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Finisher manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matti Wanhanen had his way with Ilir The Finisher in that round.
The cut man is working on Matti Wanhanen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Wanhanen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Finisher throws out the jab.
The Finisher waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Wanhanen.
The Finisher closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The Finisher waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Wanhanen.
The Finisher misses with a jab to the body
and Wanhanen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wanhanen throws a hook but The Finisher blocks it.
Wanhanen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wanhanen thows a body shot but no joy.
Wanhanen tries a head kick but it misses.
Wanhanen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wanhanen slips under a jab from The Finisher.
The Finisher takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Wanhanen finds it's way through The Finisher's defenses.
The Finisher blocks a head kick by Wanhanen.
Wanhanen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The Finisher is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Finisher throws an overhand right that lands on Wanhanen's shoulder, as Wanhanen tries to avoid the shot.
The Finisher throws a series of punches but Wanhanen moves out of range.
Wanhanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Finisher.
Nice shot by The Finisher.
Wanhanen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The Finisher misses with a hook.
The Finisher throws a lazy right hand but Wanhanen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wanhanen misses with a wild body shot.
Wanhanen throws a head kick that The Finisher semi-blocks.
The Finisher has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice jab there from Wanhanen.
Wanhanen moves forwards but The Finisher connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fighters circling - The Finisher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wanhanen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Matti Wanhanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ilir The Finisher is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wanhanen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The Finisher lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wanhanen scores with a shot to the body.
Wanhanen slips a jab and a cross from The Finisher.
The Finisher misses with a body shot.
Wanhanen throws a sloppy head kick and The Finisher moves out of range easily.
The Finisher cracks Wanhanen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wanhanen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wanhanen working away.
Wanhanen has an Americana. The Finisher didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Wanhanen is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Wanhanen hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Matti Wanhanen!
Matti Wanhanen retains his light heavyweight title!
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