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Blitz 152: Escape PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Santiago Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brad Rogers!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Da Silva. Those never looked like landing.
A low kick from Da Silva is predictable there
letting Rogers counter with a right hand.
Da Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rogers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rogers lands a slapping body shot.
Rogers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Da Silva counters with a takedown into side control.
Da Silva advances nicely into full mount.
Da Silva controlling the pace for now.
Da Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Da Silva pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Da Silva looking to control but Rogers is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Da Silva sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rogers bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Rogers 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rogers controls from within his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Da Silva is on top in guard.
Da Silva is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Da Silva trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Da Silva has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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. Santiago Da Silva wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Rogers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Brad Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rogers.
Rogers tries to land a front kick but Da Silva steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Da Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Rogers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rogers throws a shot from downtown. Da Silva moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Da Silva.
Rogers displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Da Silva.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santiago Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rogers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Da Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Rogers.
Brad Rogers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rogers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva drives through and clinches with Rogers against the cage.
Da Silva jumps guard but Rogers stands there with Da Silva around his waist. Da Silva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rogers fails to land.
Knees in the clinch landing for Da Silva.
Da Silva throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rogers looks gassed!
A right hand to the body from Rogers.
Da Silva trying to control the position but instead, Rogers has worked for underhooks and has pushed Da Silva into the cage.
Da Silva tries to pull guard but Rogers won't allow it.
Da Silva presses Rogers against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Silva digs a right hand underneath Rogers's ribcage. Rogers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rogers struggles to land a body shot inside as Da Silva controls his hands.
Da Silva jumps guard but Rogers stands there with Da Silva around his waist. Da Silva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Da Silva ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Da Silva no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Da Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rogers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Da Silva is looking for a triangle but Rogers pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Da Silva dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Da Silva plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Da Silva ducks under a wild hook from Rogers.
A jab from Da Silva misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Da Silva.
Da Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Da Silva misses with the combination.
Da Silva shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Da Silva content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva is pressing down on Rogers's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rogers is holding on for now.
Da Silva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Da Silva sitting and controlling from the half guard.
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.
Da Silva is thwarting Rogers's attempts to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rogers misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers misses with the body kick
and Da Silva counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rogers looking for a sweep. Not yet Rogers, not yet.
Da Silva looking to pass the guard.
Rogers keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully.
Da Silva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rogers keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Santiago Da Silva just wasn't active enough.
Rogers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jab by Rogers.
Rogers throws a big shot that misses.
Rogers takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Da Silva.
Rogers struggling a bit here.
Da Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rogers keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Da Silva 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. This is the final round!
Rogers gets caught flat footed, as Da Silva shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Da Silva not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Da Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Da Silva is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Da Silva trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Santiago Da Silva.
Da Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Rogers avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rogers throws out a powerful jab.
Da Silva misses with a low kick.
Rogers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Da Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rogers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rogers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Da Silva counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rogers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Da Silva's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Da Silva wants to control from the top but Rogers keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Santiago Da Silva.
Da Silva throws a nice inside leg kick.
Da Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rogers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brad Rogers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rogers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Da Silva looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rogers is refusing to be controlled, as Da Silva sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is looking to control Da Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rogers avoid being mounted?
Rogers actively working from the bottom here.
Da Silva is looking to take a break and control but Rogers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Da Silva is looking for a kimura here.
Santiago Da Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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.
Da Silva performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rogers moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Santiago Da Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Da Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rogers is keeping the position for now.
Da Silva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santiago Da Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Da Silva 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santiago Da Silva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reinhard Galt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by disturbed - down with the sickness. Reinhard Galt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chuck Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reinhard Galt!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galt misses with a left hand
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Galt connects with a high kick.
It looks like Chuck Gracie has been cut.
Reinhard Galt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
No joy there for Galt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Galt throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Gracie.
Galt misses with a low kick.
Galt wants to clinch.
Galt looks to clinch
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.
Galt moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Gracie looking to finish with strikes here!
Gracie looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie raining down hammerfists from mount.
Gracie controlling his opponent.
Gracie looking to secure an arm triangle but Galt defends it well.
Gracie 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galt is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gracie jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Galt manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Galt is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Galt knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galt trying to control but Gracie flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Galt looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Galt showing good submission defense here.
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.
Gracie has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Galt holding both Gracie 's hands and preventing any damage.
Gracie is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Galt is defending well though. Gracie let's go of the attempt for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Gracie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chuck Gracie's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Galt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gracie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Galt thinking.
Galt misses with a double jab
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Galt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gracie's calf.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Galt misses with a hook to the body
and Gracie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Galt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Galt throws a combination that misses
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is just content to waste time from the top position. Galt takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gracie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Galt dives on top into guard.
Galt stands up from Gracie's guard - Galt perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gracie tries to bum rush Galt with a series of wild strikes but Galt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galt throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie postures up.
Galt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gracie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Galt looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Galt looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Galt!
Galt working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying his best to control but Galt has mounted him.
Gracie wants to control but Galt is having none of it.
Gracie regains half guard.
Galt is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gracie wants to control but Galt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Gracie dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chuck Gracie's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A nice leg kick lands there from Galt.
Galt tries to clinch up
and Gracie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gracie scores with a body shot.
Galt lands with a kick to the temple. Gracie shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Galt throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Galt displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Galt throws a head kick that misses
and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Galt's guard.
Galt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Galt is retaining full guard.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Galt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Galt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gracie.
Galt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Galt is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Galt has escaped and now he's on top!
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Galt defends easily.
Reinhard Galt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Galt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galt tries to stand but Gracie is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Galt is trying to stand up here but Gracie is controlling him well.
Gracie is keen to just control but Galt is a slippery customer.
Gracie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Galt strikes from the bottom but Gracie uses the opportunity to move to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gracie 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Gracie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Para Normal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Noonan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Normal's entrance music is I'll Stick Around. A fine choice. Para Normal has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Para Normal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mickey Noonan!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noonan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Normal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Noonan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Normal manages to avoid it.
Normal misses with a wild combination.
Para Normal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Normal throws a head kick that half lands.
Noonan swings for the body but Normal moves out of range.
Noonan throws a lazy head kick
and Normal counters with a nice body kick.
Noonan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Normal counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Noonan is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Normal moves into the clinch.
Good body shot from Noonan.
Noonan misses with a body punch.
Noonan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Noonan.
Noonan tries a body shot but Normal blocks it.
A short right from Normal.
Noonan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Normal is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Normal lands a body punch.
Noonan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Normal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Noonan lands with a light punch inside.
Noonan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Normal throws a punch but it's blocked by Noonan.
A short body shot lands from Normal as the two fighters clinch.
Noonan tries to work over Normal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Normal keeps control of Noonan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Normal.
Noonan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Normal is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Noonan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Noonan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Normal.
A head punch on the inside from Normal fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Noonan.
Normal is breathing heavily.
Normal blocking some punches.
Normal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Noonan throws a punch but it's blocked by Normal.
Noonan tries to work over Normal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Noonan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Normal backwards.
Noonan lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noonan lands a shoulder strike.
Normal working aggressively here.
Noonan turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Noonan manages to end up in side control.
Noonan looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Normal is avoiding damage well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Noonan politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Noonan prefers to stall for the moment though.
Noonan lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Noonan is working Normal over with some ground and pound from side control.
Noonan working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ground and pound from Noonan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Noonan misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Noonan sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Normal is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Noonan trying to control the action but Normal is working from the bottom.
Noonan is putting a hurting on Normal here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noonan trying to control the action but Normal is working from the bottom.
Noonan working the ground and pound from side control.
Noonan throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Noonan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Normal sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Noonan working the strikes but Normal uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Noonan thows a huge punch but Normal dodges it nicely.
Noonan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Noonan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Noonan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Noonan moves into full mount! Normal won't be happy about that!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noonan scoring with strikes but Normal is staying in there.
The referee warns Normal that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Poor strikes thrown by Noonan there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Noonan throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Noonan landing strikes, looking to finish!
Normal is rocked!
It looks like Para Normal has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noonan sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Noonan thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Noonan throws some wild stikes that Normal manages to avoid easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Noonan throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Noonan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Para Normal's cut is getting worse.
Normal is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Noonan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Para Normal's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Noonan misses with a takedown attempt - Normal sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Normal throws a nice inside leg kick.
Noonan blocks the body kick.
Noonan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Noonan throws a body punch but Normal moves out of range.
Normal slips a straight right by Noonan.
A jab from Normal misses.
Noonan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Normal.
Noonan throws a hook but Normal avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Noonan throws an overhand right that lands on Normal's shoulder, as Normal tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Normal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Para Normal's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Noonan blocks a leg kick.
Normal throws a sloppy head kick and Noonan moves out of range easily.
Noonan scores with a nice strike.
Jeez, Para Normal's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Noonan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Noonan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Normal at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noonan takes a swing at Normal's ribcage but misses.
Normal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Noonan misses with a hook to the body
and Normal counters with a low kick, right behind Noonan 's knee.
A low kick from Normal is predictable there
and Noonan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noonan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Noonan misses with an uppercut.
Normal is looking to score with low kicks.
Normal slips under a jab from Noonan.
Noonan misses with a body shot.
Noonan checks a leg kick nicely.
Noonan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Normal counters with a solid body kick.
Normal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Noonan moves away.
Noonan throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Normal counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noonan gets a clinch.
Noonan lands a body shot.
Normal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Noonan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Para Normal's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mickey Noonan!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nikola Tesla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Falco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tesla's entrance music is AC/DC's Thunderstruck. A fine choice. Nikola Tesla has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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154 lbs
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157 lbs
13 - 3 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nikola Tesla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Falco!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tesla takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tesla ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tesla swings away with a body shot that misses
and Falco counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A combination from Tesla does no damage.
Falco takes the fight into the clinch.
Tesla breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tesla misses with a hook
and Falco counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Falco throws a lazy right hand but Tesla sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Falco thows a body kick. Tesla tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tesla lands with a nice body punch.
Falco moves in looking to clinch but Tesla pushes him off.
Tesla throws a poor cross that misses
and Falco counters with a good low kick that Tesla was not able to check.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falco pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tesla is out of range and Falco settles back down.
Tesla misses with a body punch
and Falco counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tesla looks to clinch
and Falco counters with a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from Falco.
Falco misses with a shot to the body
and Tesla counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Falco wants to slow Tesla down by chopping away at his legs.
Falco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tesla was well out of range. Poor timing from Falco.
Falco cracks the inside of Tesla's front leg.
Falco throws a wild body kick that Tesla sees coming a mile off.
Tesla misses with a hook
and Falco connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Tesla lands an impressive looking overhand right. Falco doesn't seem phased though.
Tesla is looking to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Falco.
Falco throws a head kick that Tesla semi-blocks.
Tesla swings for the body but Falco moves out of range.
Falco moves out of range as Tesla strikes.
Falco lands a right hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Tesla.
Tesla ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Falco keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tesla throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Falco stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Falco misses with a shot to the body
and Tesla counters with a nice body shot.
Falco takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tesla misses with a right hand
and Tesla takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Falco slips under a jab from Tesla.
Falco will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tesla tries to close the distance and clinch but Falco swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Falco.
Tesla tests Falco's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Falco with a nice cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falco thows a body shot but no joy.
Tesla has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Falco.
Falco swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Tesla to counter with a crisp jab.
Tesla misses with a leg kick
and Falco counters with an inside leg kick.
Falco tries to work over Tesla's front leg with a kick but Tesla checks it.
Falco wants to land a leg kick but Tesla is out of range.
Tesla misses with a body punch
and Falco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Falco lands a head shot.
Falco rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tesla moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Falco dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Falco is looking to land body kicks.
A punch lands to the side of Tesla 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Falco tries to land a leg kick but Tesla saw it coming and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Tesla.
Falco is looking to clinch.
Falco misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tesla counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tesla scores with a jab. Falco acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falco tries to land a leg kick but Tesla saw it coming and moves away.
Falco throws an off balance right hand
enabling Tesla to counter with a crisp jab.
Falco just misses with a punch to the body.
Tesla lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falco swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tesla throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Falco connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Falco misses with a low kick.
Tesla throws a lazy right hand but Falco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Falco looks to land a left hand but Tesla moved out of range nicely.
Falco throws a low kick but Tesla avoids it.
Falco on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tesla throws a lazy uppercut
and Falco counters with a stiff right hand.
Shane Falco seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Falco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Falco connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falco tries to move into range but Tesla moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Falco misses the shot to the body.
Falco throws a head kick but Tesla moves out of range.
Tesla moves away from the strike by Falco.
Tesla misses with a straight left.
Tesla connects with a crisp jab.
Falco walks into a stiff left hand from Tesla.
Tesla swings away with a body shot that misses
and Falco counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Falco moves away from the strike by Tesla.
Tesla feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Falcos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nikola Tesla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tesla throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Falco's corner calls for a 1-2. Falco obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tesla throws a right hand that misses
and Falco counters with a straight right hand.
Falco throws a lazy uppercut
and Tesla counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Falco looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Falco slips under a jab from Tesla.
Tesla throws a predictable looking body shot
and Falco counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Falco.
Tesla pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tesla misses with a body shot
and Falco counters with an inside leg kick.
Good shot there by Tesla.
Tesla showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Falco.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tesla jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good leg kick by Falco there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Falco misses with a hook to the body
and Tesla counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tesla loads up on a big right hand but Falco slips the punch.
Tesla is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A nice combination there by Falco.
Falco swings for the body but Tesla moves out of range.
Tesla looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Good shot there by Falco.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Falco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Tesla throws a jab but it's blocked by Falco.
Tesla scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Falco throws a chopping leg kick but Tesla manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Falco throws out a loose jab but Tesla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falco lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tesla rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Falco counters with a nice body kick.
Falco throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tesla swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Falco ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Falco lands a jab to Tesla's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Falco. Beautiful body shot.
Tesla moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Falco connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Falco looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Falco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Falco on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Falco swings widly with a right hand
and Tesla counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tesla connects with a looping right hand.
Tesla throws a jab but it's blocked by Falco.
Falco thows a body shot but no joy.
Nikola Tesla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falco misses with a hook
and Tesla counters with a three punch combo that has Falco backing up. Falco nods at Tesla to acknowledge the strikes.
A jab from Tesla does it's job there.
Falco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Falco misses with a hook. Tesla ducked under it nicely.
Tesla throws a leg kick that is checked
and Falco counters with a one-two to the body.
Falco looks to score with a jab to the body but Tesla is just out of range.
Falco misses with a looping left.
Tesla misses with a looping left.
Falco waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tesla.
Tesla throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tesla misses with a hook
and Falco counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tesla misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Falco.
Tesla thumps Falco with a low kick.
A shot to the body from Tesla misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Falco looks to land a left hand but Tesla moved out of range nicely.
Falco walks into a jab.
Falco throws a half hearted mid kick.
Falco misses with a low kick.
Falco avoids the body shot from Tesla.
Falco avoids the body shot from Tesla.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falco misses with a double jab
and Tesla counters with a good low kick that Falco was not able to check.
Shane Falco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tesla ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tesla connects with a looping right hand.
Tesla lands a jab to Falco's midsection.
Tesla takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tesla misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Falco counter with a right hand.
Tesla misses with a lunging right hand
and Falco counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Tesla misses with a hook
and Falco counters with a good low kick that Tesla was not able to check.
Falco scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Falco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Falco 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Falco!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Buff Bagwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Berry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bagwell comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - Not Afraid. Mark Berry has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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29
147 lbs
17 - 11 - 0 |
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147 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Buff Bagwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Berry!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bagwell throws a hook but Berry avoids it easily.
Bagwell misses with an uppercut.
Bagwell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Berry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Berry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bagwell misses with a shot to the body
and Berry counters with a slapping leg kick.
Berry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bagwell manages to avoid it.
Berry misses with a straight right.
Bagwell throws a poor cross that misses
and Berry counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bagwell smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bagwell throws a body punch but Berry moves out of range.
Berry moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berry breaks the clinch.
Bagwell shoots in looking for a takedown but Berry manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bagwell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bagwell misses with a wild body shot.
Bagwell misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bagwell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bagwell throws a poor cross that misses
and Berry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Berry scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bagwell in his tracks.
Bagwell throws a big shot that misses.
Berry just misses with a punch to the body.
Bagwell misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bagwell lands a nice shot to the body.
Bagwell shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buff Bagwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bagwell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the liver by Berry. Beautiful body shot.
Bagwell cracks Berry with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Berry works Bagwell's body with a nice hook.
Berry changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A leg kick checked by Bagwell.
Bagwell throws a lazy uppercut
and Berry counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bagwell just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bagwell throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bagwell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bagwell misses with a hook
and Berry counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bagwell looks to score with a jab to the body but Berry is just out of range.
Bagwell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mark Berry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bagwell misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Berry to counter with a crisp jab.
Bagwell is rocked!
Berry measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Bagwell! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Mark Berry!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Askren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Young has chosen Scorpions - The Zoo as his entrance music. Jake Young will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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180 lbs
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177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Askren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jake Young!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young is looking to land body kicks.
Jake Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Askren shoots in for a takedown but Young shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Young is looking to land body kicks.
Young throws a head kick that misses
and Askren counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Young thinking.
Young ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Young connects with a solid leg kick.
Askren just misses with a punch to the body.
Askren moves to clinch but Young breaks away
and Young counters with a head kick. That will keep Askren thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Askren misses with a hook
and Young counters with a nice body kick.
Young shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Young.
Young misses with a head kick.
Askren has taken the fight to the clinch.
Askren wants a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young tries to throw a body punch but Askren avoids it by throwing Young back against the cage.
Askren changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Young fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Askren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Askren takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Askren avoids the head kick by Young.
Askren takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Young misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Young misses the target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Young.
Young is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Askren.
Young rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Askren moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Young throws a leg kick
and Askren counters with a takedown into side control.
Young is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren tries to pass to full mount but Young defends it.
Askren is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Young has managed to free his arm - good work.
Young controlling the position for now.
Young keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Young tries to roll over but Askren keeps him under control.
Askren landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Young is trying to control but can't.
Askren is trying to control. Young wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Askren controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Young has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Askren is working away from the top position though.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jake Young hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
That kick from Young tenderised Askren's leg. Askren is trying to keep his angry face on.
Askren connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Young momentarily.
A big right from Askren misses.
Young throws a leg kick but Askren checks it.
Young throws a poor cross that misses
and Askren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Young throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Young misses with a leg kick
and Askren counters with a stiff right hand.
Askren scores with a hook to the body. Young takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Young throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Askren to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jake Young will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Askren looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Young misses with a head kick.
Young defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Askren.
Askren takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Some bone on bone action there as Askren checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Young throws a body kick the misses
and Askren counters with a nice body shot.
Young lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Askren closes the distance and clinches.
Askren trying to stall but Young improves his position.
Askren working aggressively here.
Askren lands a left hand that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Askren blocks an uppercut.
Young has a couple of punches blocked by Askren.
Young has a couple of punches blocked by Askren.
Askren works on Young's body with a couple of short punches.
Askren tries for a takedown but Young manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Askren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Askren is working for takedown but Young is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Young.
Young misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Young fails to land.
Young is trying to break the clinch but Askren is controlling him.
Young lands a shoulder strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Askren can't find room to land a body shot as Young controls the action.
Young tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Young doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Young unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Young lands a shot to the body.
Young lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Askren or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Young throws a head punch that misses.
Young breaks the clinch.
Nice shot by Young.
Askren takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Askren blocks a head kick by Young.
Askren tries to clinch up.
Young throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Askren chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Young can pounce on him.
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!
The fighters circling - Young throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Young throws a combination that misses
and Askren counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Young's guard now.
Young keeping full guard, as Askren tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Young is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Askren wants to pass the guard but Young is keeping the position.
Askren throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren content to stall in guard here.
Young working a defensive guard here.
Jake Young has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Young scores with a nice head shot.
Young throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Askren counters with a straight right hand.
Young misses with a looping right.
Young throws a nice head kick!
Jake Young is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Young throws a leg kick which misses Askren's front leg but catches the back leg as Askren tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Young fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Askren looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Young throws a leg kick
and Askren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Young misses with a body kick.
Young thuds his shin into the meat of Askren's side.
A jab from Askren does it's job there.
Young takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Askren swings widly with a right hand
and Young counters with a right hand to the body.
Young looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Young throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick from Young lands but Askren takes it in his stride.
Askren lands a jab to Young's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Young showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Young takes a swing at Askren's ribcage but misses.
Askren misses with a takedown attempt - Young sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jake Young seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Young misses with a head kick.
Young thuds a left hand into Askren's body.
No luck for Askren with that takedown attempt.
Askren swings widly with a right hand
and Young counters with a left to the body.
Young displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Askren.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Askren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Young fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Askren.
Askren checks the leg kick.
Young throws a head kick but Askren moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Askren.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Young as he jumps to the side.
Askren connects with a body shot that sends Young's belly button to the back.
Young steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Askren.
Young throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Young swings widly with a right hand
and Askren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Askren is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Young throws a head kick that misses
and Askren counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Askren.
Askren wants to control from the top but Young keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Askren throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Young works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
John Askren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Askren wants to control from the top but Young keeps moving.
Young is trying to keep Askren in close.
We're going to have a standup here because John Askren wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Young defending well as Askren loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Young looks for the body kick but Askren saw that one coming.
Askren stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Young.
Young misses with a body punch
and Askren counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Young is trying to get back to full guard.
Askren performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Askren looks to land a strike but Young avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren throwing strikes from guard but Young blocks nicely.
Askren sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jake Young is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Askren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Young is keeping the position for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Young can do anything to dispel that myth.
Young looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Askren showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Young 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Young!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paul Cicero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Reinhardt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cicero comes to the cage accompanied by Woke Up This Morning . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paul Cicero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Victor Reinhardt!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cicero moves away from the strike by Reinhardt.
Reinhardt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Reinhardt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Reinhardt throws a leg kick that misses.
Reinhardt shoots in and bounces Cicero off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Reinhardt throws a big right hand that misses.
Cicero looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cicero working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Reinhardt has passed into half guard!
Reinhardt wants to control but Cicero is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reinhardt is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cicero tries to roll over but Reinhardt keeps him under control.
Reinhardt wants to take a breather but Cicero is having none of it.
Reinhardt seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Reinhardt trying to pass the guard but Cicero defending well.
Reinhardt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cicero has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cicero looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Reinhardt pushes past his half guard into mount!
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.
Cicero tries to lock up and control but Reinhardt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Reinhardt landing strikes from the mount.
Reinhardt postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cicero looks a forlorn figure.
Reinhardt controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Reinhardt working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Reinhardt punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cicero is looking to get to half guard.
Cicero is squirming around, avoiding Reinhardt's attempts to control the action.
Cicero tries to hold on but Reinhardt pushes him away.
Cicero holds of for dear life.
Cicero is desperately trying to improve his position but Reinhardt has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reinhardt trying to control but Cicero is having none of it.
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.
Reinhardt misses with a head shot.
Cicero really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Reinhardt lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cicero hang on?
Reinhardt avoids the attempt from Cicero to control.
Cicero is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Reinhardt dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Reinhardt thows a leg kick but Cicero checks it
and Reinhardt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cicero fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Reinhardt sprawls well initially but Cicero persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Reinhardt is controlling Cicero's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Reinhardt is pressing down on Cicero's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cicero throwing strikes from guard but Reinhardt blocks nicely.
Cicero with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Reinhardt is pulling down on Cicero's head to control his posture.
Cicero is looking to work some ground and pound but Reinhardt has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinhardt keeping full guard, as Cicero tries to pass.
Cicero wants to control from the top but Reinhardt keeps moving.
Cicero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reinhardt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reinhardt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cicero gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Reinhardt has control of Cicero's left arm, preventing Cicero from doing any 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.
Cicero prevents Reinhardt from getting back to his feet.
Cicero passes into half guard.
Cicero trying to control from half guard but Reinhardt is working away.
Reinhardt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cicero is nestled in close to Reinhardt, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cicero takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cicero is working for a submission of some sort.
Cicero is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Reinhardt trying to control here.
Cicero is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Reinhardt is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paul Cicero!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hiro Protagonist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Thomas's choice of entrance music: Down - Stone The Crow. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hiro Protagonist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rick Thomas!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Protagonist stuns Thomas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thomas misses with a right hand
and Protagonist makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Thomas misses with a left hand
and Protagonist counters with a left and a right that stings Thomas.
Thomas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thomas looks to land a right hand but Protagonist moved out of range.
Protagonist with a jab.
It looks like Rick Thomas has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas blocks a head kick by Protagonist.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Protagonist.
Thomas slips under a jab from Protagonist.
Thomas swings widly with a right hand
and Protagonist counters with a leg kick.
Thomas misses with a hook. Protagonist ducked under it nicely.
Thomas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thomas misses with a lunging right hand
and Protagonist counters with a series of strikes. Thomas will be more careful next time no doubt.
Thomas misses with a shot to the body
and Protagonist counters with a three punch combo that has Thomas backing up. Thomas nods at Protagonist to acknowledge the strikes.
Protagonist throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thomas on the side of the head.
Thomas is rocked!
A big right from Protagonist misses.
Thomas is still on wobbly legs! Can Protagonist finish him?
Protagonist misses with a looping left.
Thomas seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Protagonist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Protagonist throws a shot from downtown. Thomas moves away and avoids it.
Thomas slips a jab and a cross from Protagonist.
Protagonist looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Thomas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Protagonist connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thomas scrambles back to his feet.
Thomas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Protagonist scores with a hook.
Protagonist connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thomas. Thomas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Protagonist turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Protagonist lands with a nice body kick.
Thomas looks gassed!
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!
Protagonist works the jab nicely.
Protagonist ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Protagonist drops Thomas with a naaaaasty hook - Thomas is in real trouble here! Protagonist dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiro Protagonist!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Manny Baddabing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dawson Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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
21 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Baddabing!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dawson Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopkins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Manny Baddabing has been cut.
Baddabing looks to land a combination but Hopkins avoids it well.
Baddabing throws a looping overhand right but Hopkins ducks down to avoid it.
Hopkins swings for the body but Baddabing moves out of range.
Hopkins tries to land a front kick but Baddabing steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Baddabing does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baddabing closes the distance and pushes Hopkins back into the cage.
Baddabing can't get the takedown.
Baddabing lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Baddabing.
Hopkins takes a shot to the head.
Baddabing lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baddabing misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopkins.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baddabing.
Hopkins breaks the clinch.
Baddabing scores with a hook.
Baddabing shoots in looking for a takedown. Hopkins tries to sprawl out of it but Baddabing keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hopkins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A slow jab from Baddabing misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Baddabing looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Baddabing connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hopkins's hands.
Baddabing jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hopkins tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Baddabing misses with a double jab
and Hopkins counters with a body kick.
Hopkins looks for the body kick but Baddabing saw that one coming.
Manny Baddabing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baddabing avoids the body shot from Hopkins.
Baddabing keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baddabing tries to clinch there but Hopkins circles away.
Hopkins misses with a body kick.
Baddabing misses with a looping right.
Baddabing throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hopkins counters with a head kick. That will keep Baddabing thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Hopkins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hopkins wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Baddabing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot by Hopkins.
Baddabing gets a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins wants to improve his position but Baddabing is controlling well.
Baddabing missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Baddabing trying to mount his opponent but Hopkins defends it.
Hopkins wants to control but Baddabing is keeping busy.
Baddabing throwing shots but Hopkins is blocking nicely.
Baddabing trying to pass the guard but Hopkins defending well.
Baddabing 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.
Baddabing is working for a kimura but Hopkins is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hopkins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Baddabing.
Baddabing not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Baddabing is looking to take a break and control but Hopkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hopkins is trying to stand.
Baddabing sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hopkins defending well though.
Baddabing works his way into side control.
Baddabing tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hopkins sneaks back into half guard.
Baddabing is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hopkins is just riding it out for now. Baddabing eventually gives up the hold.
Baddabing 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.
Baddabing prevents Hopkins from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Baddabing dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Baddabing's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Baddabing closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hopkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baddabing works Hopkins's body with a nice hook.
Hopkins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Baddabing fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baddabing looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Baddabing landing with the ground and pound.
Baddabing trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baddabing looking to pass the guard.
Hopkins wants to stand up but Baddabing is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baddabing passes into half guard.
Baddabing controlling the pace.
Baddabing is working for a submission of some sort.
Baddabing will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hopkins manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Baddabing throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Hopkins misses.
Hopkins throws a low kick but Baddabing moves out of range easily.
Baddabing has closed the distance and engaged Hopkins in a clinch.
Baddabing throws a punch but it's blocked by Hopkins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing swings wildly with an uppercut but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baddabing misses with the head strike.
Hopkins is trying to break free.
Baddabing tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Baddabing.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baddabing.
Hopkins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice left hand lands by Baddabing.
Hopkins blocks an uppercut.
Hopkins has had enough of the clinch but Baddabing keeps him there for the moment.
A short left from Baddabing.
Baddabing swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hopkins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Baddabing lands an uppercut.
Baddabing doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baddabing lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hopkins wants to get back to striking at distance but Baddabing won't allow it.
Hopkins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baddabing has him pressed against the cage.
Baddabing doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baddabing wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins takes a shot to the head.
Baddabing lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baddabing lands a shot to the body.
Hopkins is trying to break the clinch but Baddabing has him pressed against the cage.
Hopkins is breathing heavily.
Baddabing works on Hopkins's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Baddabing - that landed with a thud.
Baddabing tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Baddabing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baddabing creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Baddabing lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Baddabing.
Baddabing fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baddabing tries for a takedown. No joy.
Baddabing misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Baddabing.
Baddabing lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Baddabing.
Baddabing is working for takedown but Hopkins is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baddabing.
Hopkins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Baddabing misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Baddabing.
Baddabing throws a punch but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Baddabing misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baddabing is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hopkins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hopkins blocks an uppercut.
Hopkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hopkins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hopkins leaves Baddabing with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice straight punches there by Baddabing. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Baddabing.
Baddabing digs a good body shot into Hopkins's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baddabing misses with a body shot.
Hopkins throws a nice inside leg kick.
Baddabing lands a jab to Hopkins's midsection.
Baddabing changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hopkins tries to avoid it but Baddabing manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hopkins to the ground. Hopkins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Baddabing dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Manny Baddabing's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
Baddabing fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hopkins slaps away a takedown attempt from Baddabing, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Baddabing avoids the body shot from Hopkins.
Hopkins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Baddabing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Baddabing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baddabing changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hopkins tries to avoid it but Baddabing manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hopkins to the ground. Hopkins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Baddabing misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Baddabing avoids the head kick by Hopkins.
Baddabing displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hopkins throws a wild body kick that Baddabing sees coming a mile off.
Hopkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Baddabing is just out of range.
Hopkins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Baddabing swinging wildly here.
Baddabing swings widly with a right hand
and Hopkins makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baddabing throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baddabing shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hopkins as he jumps to the side.
Baddabing lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hopkins circles away quickly and effectively.
Hopkins swings for the body but Baddabing moves out of range.
Baddabing changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hopkins tries to avoid it but Baddabing manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hopkins to the ground. Hopkins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baddabing.
Baddabing misses with a straight left.
Baddabing wants to clinch.
Baddabing scores with a jab.
Baddabing has managed to clinch.
Hopkins prevents a body shot from Baddabing.
Baddabing wants a takedown but no success here.
Hopkins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Baddabing misses with some punches.
Hopkins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baddabing has him pressed against the cage.
Baddabing has clasped his hands together around Hopkins's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hopkins holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Hopkins is trying to get back to half guard.
Baddabing working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hopkins is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Baddabing working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baddabing throws an elbow but Hopkins slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hopkins avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Baddabing.
Baddabing cracks Hopkins with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Baddabing wants to control but Hopkins is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins struggling a bit here.
Baddabing creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hopkins is looking to regain half guard here but Baddabing keeps moving and retains side control.
An elbow from Baddabing crashes against the mat.
Baddabing is trying to get an arm triangle but Hopkins is defending well.
Baddabing goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hopkins rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Baddabing's guard! Nice work there by Hopkins!
Hopkins preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hopkins wants to stand but Baddabing has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hopkins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hopkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baddabing working a defensive guard here.
Hopkins is looking to stand up but Baddabing won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Manny Baddabing did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Manny Baddabing'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.
Jab from Baddabing.
Baddabing shoots in for a takedown but Hopkins shows good takedown defense.
Hopkins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Baddabing misses with a hook. Hopkins ducked under it nicely.
Jab, jab by Baddabing - just one landing.
Hopkins is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Baddabing rather than just go for the knockout.
A left lands for Baddabing.
Hopkins swats away the attempt to clinch by Baddabing.
Baddabing scores with a jab. Hopkins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Baddabing connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hopkins. Hopkins circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hopkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baddabing.
Baddabing digs a good body shot into Hopkins's ribs.
Baddabing misses with a wild body shot.
Baddabing loads up on a big right hand but Hopkins slips the punch.
The crowd cheers as Baddabing lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hopkins doesn't seem phased though.
Baddabing lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Baddabing is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baddabing thows a body shot but no joy.
Baddabing moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Baddabing shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hopkins as he avoids it easily.
Baddabing throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hopkins makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Baddabing checks a leg kick.
Hopkins slips under a jab.
Baddabing fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hopkins throws a low kick, looking for Baddabing's leg but Baddabing calmly moves out of range.
Hopkins throws a wild body kick that Baddabing sees coming a mile off.
Hopkins misses with a head kick.
Dawson Hopkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baddabing jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baddabing dips to his left and cracks Hopkins with an uppercut!
Baddabing shoots in looking for a takedown. Hopkins tries to sprawl out of it but Baddabing keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hopkins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Baddabing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baddabing moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing misses with a hook
and Hopkins counters with a slapping leg kick.
Baddabing shoots in for a takedown but Hopkins shows good takedown defense.
Dawson Hopkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baddabing shoots in looking for a takedown but Hopkins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Baddabing's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Baddabing throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baddabing shoots in but Hopkins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Baddabing is looking to clinch.
Hopkins leaves Baddabing with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hopkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hopkins swings for the body but Baddabing moves out of range.
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
Baddabing fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baddabing walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Baddabing looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing tries to clinch
and Hopkins counters with an outside leg kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hopkins staying out of range there.
Baddabing scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hopkins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Baddabing at a distance.
Baddabing tries to clinch
and Hopkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hopkins throws a series of punches but Baddabing avoids them all with ease.
Baddabing takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Baddabing does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopkins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Hopkins misses the target.
Baddabing drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hopkins kicks Baddabing off and gets to his feet.
Baddabing shoots in looking for a takedown. Hopkins tries to sprawl out of it but Baddabing keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hopkins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hopkins lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins tries to score with a low kick but Baddabing moves his leg out of the way.
Hopkins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Baddabing has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Baddabing will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hopkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Baddabing is just out of range.
Nice body kick from Hopkins.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopkins swats away the attempt to clinch by Baddabing.
Baddabing tries to clinch but Hopkins is having none of it.
Hopkins misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hopkins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Baddabing moves out of range of the leg kick from Hopkins.
Baddabing misses with a body punch
and Hopkins counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dawson Hopkins dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Manny Baddabing's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Baddabing is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hopkins tries to score with a low kick but Baddabing moves his leg out of the way.
Baddabing tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Baddabing looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hopkins is fending him off so far but Baddabing persists. Nope, Hopkins circles away and we're back to standing.
Baddabing tries to clinch up
and Hopkins counters with a body kick that stops Baddabing in his tracks momentarily.
Baddabing lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Baddabing has managed to clinch.
Baddabing working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hopkins is trying to break the clinch but Baddabing is controlling him.
Hopkins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baddabing has him pressed against the cage.
Baddabing is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A shot in the inside from Baddabing.
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.
Hopkins is looking to break free of the clinch but Baddabing has double underhooks.
Baddabing misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baddabing tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins blocks an uppercut.
Baddabing lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baddabing tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baddabing misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baddabing makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hopkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopkins.
Baddabing swings wildly with an uppercut but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baddabing working aggressively here.
Baddabing has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hopkins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Baddabing misses with some punches.
Baddabing swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baddabing misses with a punch on the inside.
Baddabing cracks Hopkins with a nice body shot.
Baddabing misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baddabing keeps control of Hopkins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Baddabing cracks Hopkins with a nice body shot.
Baddabing tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Manny Baddabing is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Hopkins is pressed up against the cage. Baddabing has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hopkins down to the mat. Hopkins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Baddabing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That kick from Hopkins tenderised Baddabing's leg. Baddabing is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hopkins avoids the body shot from Baddabing.
Baddabing checks a leg kick.
Baddabing rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hopkins counters with a low kick, right behind Baddabing 's knee.
Hopkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baddabing.
Nice defenses there by Baddabing.
Danga de danga de dang - Baddabing scores with a four punch combination!
Baddabing misses with a left hand
and Hopkins counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd cheers as Baddabing lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hopkins doesn't seem phased though.
Baddabing changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hopkins tries to avoid it but Baddabing manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hopkins to the ground. Hopkins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Baddabing throws a shot from downtown. Hopkins moves away and avoids it.
Baddabing moves out of range of the leg kick from Hopkins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Baddabing looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hopkins swings for the body but Baddabing moves out of range.
Hopkins lands a nice looking body shot.
Baddabing takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hopkins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hopkins throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Baddabing does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baddabing avoids the body shot from Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a wild body shot.
Baddabing is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hopkins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hopkins swings for the body but Baddabing moves out of range.
Hopkins defending well as Baddabing loads up on a big left hand.
Baddabing lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hopkins circles away quickly and effectively.
Baddabing tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hopkins counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hopkins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Baddabing looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dawson Hopkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hopkins lands a jab to Baddabing's midsection.
Baddabing checks the leg kick.
Hopkins swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Baddabing takes a kick to the side of the head.
Baddabing shoots in but Hopkins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hopkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baddabing moves away.
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Baddabing checks a leg kick.
Baddabing throws a poor cross that misses
and Hopkins counters with a leg kick.
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!
Baddabing throws a shot to the body.
Hopkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baddabing throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hopkins counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Baddabing thinking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dawson Hopkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Baddabing 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 48:47
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Baddabing!
Manny Baddabing retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Waldorf Astoria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alpha Male (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Astoria comes to the cage accompanied by Waltz from Les Sylphides. Male has chosen One 24 as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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174 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Waldorf Astoria!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alpha Male!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Astoria throws a body kick the misses
and Male cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Astoria checks a low kick from Male.
Male listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Astoria avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Astoria throws a jab when Male was well out of range.
Male on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Astoria. Astoria obviously looking to wear him down.
Astoria stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Male.
Astoria dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Astoria scores with a body shot.
Alpha Male seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Male throws a leg kick that is checked
and Male takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Astoria connects with a body shot that sends Male's belly button to the back.
Male throws a body punch but Astoria moves out of range.
A low kick from Male is predictable there
and Astoria counters with a leg kick.
Astoria feints and then cracks Male's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Male down.
Male throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Astoria holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Astoria keeps control of Male as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Male lands with a right to the head.
Astoria digs a right hand underneath Male's ribcage. Male let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Male escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Male looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Astoria throws out a leg kick but Male moves out of range and Astoria only half commits.
Astoria moves out of range of the leg kick from Male.
Astoria gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Male scores with a nice hook to the head.
Male breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astoria lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Male drops his hands momentarily and Astoria takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Astoria with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Astoria comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Astoria swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Astoria lands with an uppercut that bounces Male off the cage and back into rage.
Male throws a body kick the misses
and Astoria counters with a series of strikes. Male will be more careful next time no doubt.
A low kick from Male misses
and Astoria counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Astoria wants to land a leg kick but Male is out of range.
Male looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Male lands with a hook. Astoria tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Astoria throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Male misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Astoria gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Astoria digs a right hand underneath Male's ribcage. Male let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Astoria softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Astoria prevents Male from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Astoria.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Astoria is working Male over against the cage.
Male looks gassed!
A left hand lands to the body for Astoria.
Astoria lands with a short shot to the head.
Astoria misses with a knee to the head.
Astoria keeps control of Male as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Astoria prevents Male from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Astoria.
Astoria scores with a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Astoria.
Astoria landing knees to the head.
It looks like Alpha Male has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Astoria.
Astoria cracks Male with a nice body shot.
Astoria lands with a short shot to the head.
Astoria pushes Male back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Astoria lands a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from Astoria.
Astoria lands a body shot in the clinch.
Astoria lands a left hand.
Astoria working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Astoria working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Male's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Astoria.
Astoria presses Male against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Astoria.
Nice body punch from Astoria.
A short body shot lands from Astoria as the two fighters clinch.
Astoria digs a right hand into Male's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Male's gas tank.
Astoria lands with a left to the head.
Astoria unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees in the clinch landing for Astoria.
Astoria lands a nice uppercut.
Astoria lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astoria scores with a hook to the body.
Astoria pushes Male back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Astoria creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Astoria lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Male takes a shot to the head.
Male tries to break the clinch but Astoria is controlling the position.
Male tries to work over Astoria's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Astoria lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Astoria pushes Male back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Astoria digs a right hand into Male's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Male's gas tank.
Astoria is leaning against Male and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Astoria scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A knee to the head by Astoria.
Astoria scores with a nice hook to the head.
Astoria is working Male over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Astoria.
Astoria lands a good knee to the midsection. Male won't want to take too many of those.
Astoria lands a good knee to the midsection. Male won't want to take too many of those.
A knee to the head by Astoria.
Astoria working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Astoria lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Astoria - that landed with a thud.
Astoria lands a body shot.
Astoria working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Male wants to break the clinch but can't.
Male is trying to break free.
Astoria digs a right hand underneath Male's ribcage. Male let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Astoria lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Astoria.
Astoria unloads a knee to the mid-section. Male lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Astoria lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Astoria lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Astoria.
Astoria working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Male tries to land knees in the clinch but Astoria avoids the damage to the body.
A short uppercut from Astoria.
Male wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Good body shot from Astoria.
Astoria cracks Male with a nice body shot.
Astoria throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Astoria landing knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Astoria.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A shot in the inside from Astoria.
Astoria lands an uppercut.
Astoria lands a hook that snaps the head of Male backwards.
Still in the clinch, Astoria scores with a nice short uppercut.
Male looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Astoria tries a knee to the head but Male blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waldorf Astoria dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alpha Male's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Astoria throws a combination that misses
and Male connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Male throws a lazy head kick
and Astoria counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Astoria.
Male wants to get back to striking at distance but Astoria won't allow it.
Astoria blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Astoria working aggressively here.
Male has had enough of the clinch but Astoria keeps him there for the moment.
Astoria lands with a short shot to the head.
Astoria tries to land a knee to the head but Male blocks with his arms.
Astoria lands a shoulder strike.
Astoria is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Male can do to turn this around?
Astoria makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Astoria.
Astoria lands a hook that snaps the head of Male backwards.
Astoria lands a shot to the body.
Astoria using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Male has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Male prevents a body shot from Astoria.
Astoria presses Male against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Astoria on the inside.
Male looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Astoria tries to land a knee to the head but Male blocks with his arms.
Astoria with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Male is trying to break the clinch but Astoria has him pressed against the cage.
Astoria has Male pressed against the cage, preventing Male from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Male blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Astoria with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Male tries to break the clinch but Astoria is controlling the position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Astoria obliges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Astoria.
Astoria presses Male against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Astoria is leaning against Male and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Astoria lands a hook that snaps the head of Male backwards.
A short uppercut from Astoria.
Male breaks from the clinch.
Male throws a sloppy body shot
and Astoria counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A solid leg kick lands there for Astoria.
Astoria throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Astoria lands the left hand.
Astoria avoids the head kick by Male.
Male throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Male has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Astoria.
Male moves out of range of the body kick.
Astoria goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Astoria cracks Male with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Astoria is looking to score with low kicks.
Male 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Male checks a low kick from Astoria.
Male fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Astoria is out of range.
Astoria throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Astoria will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Astoria lands with a thumping leg kick.
Astoria connects with a solid leg kick.
Male thows a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Astoria. Male does a little dance to reset his feet.
Male dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Astoria. That did some damage!
Astoria throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Male swings for the body but Astoria moves out of range.
Astoria throws a lazy right hand but Male sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Astoria misses with a hook.
Male checks a leg kick nicely.
Astoria 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.
Astoria stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Male.
Astoria motions for Male to come forward. Astoria throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Male throws a leg kick but Astoria sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Astoria rushes Male and presses him up against the cage.
Astoria tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astoria lands a shoulder strike.
Male blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Male misses with a hook from the clinch.
Male blocking some punches.
Astoria tries to land knees in the clinch but Male avoids the damage to the body.
Male wants to break the clinch but can't.
Male breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Male avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Male blocks a leg kick.
Male avoids the body shot from Astoria.
Male misses the shot to the body.
Astoria tries to clinch but Male moves out of range.
Astoria attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Astoria throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Male throws a hook to the side of Astoria's head but Astoria sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Male fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Astoria cracks the inside of Male's front leg.
Astoria takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circle momentarily. Male darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Astoria throws a low kick but Male avoids it.
Astoria is looking to chop away at Male's legs.
Waldorf Astoria is winning the standup battle so far.
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.
Male turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Male throws a nice looking combination but Astoria bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Male misses with a series of wild punches.
Astoria tries to close the distance and clinch up but Male swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Male pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Male misses with a two punch combination.
Astoria is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Male displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Male throws a chopping leg kick but Astoria manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Astoria throws a shot from downtown. Male moves away and avoids it.
Good exchange - Male coming out on top.
Male lands a leg kick that knocks Astoria off balance momentarily.
An inside leg kick from Astoria misses.
Male dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Astoria. That did some damage!
Astoria tries to work over Male's front leg with a kick but Male checks it.
Male throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice jab there from Astoria.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Male lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waldorf Astoria dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alpha Male's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Male lands with a hook. Astoria tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Astoria displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Male throws out the jab.
Astoria steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Male. That one must have hurt.
Male throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Astoria looks to land a body kick but Male moved away.
Astoria thows a body shot but no joy.
Male throws a lazy right hand but Astoria sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Astoria moves out of range as Male throws a body kick.
Male shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Male lands a nice looking body shot.
Male lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Astoria doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Male throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Astoria ducks right into an uppercut from Male.
Male on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Astoria. Astoria obviously looking to wear him down.
Male throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Male avoids the body shot from Astoria.
Astoria clinches.
Male works on Astoria's body with a couple of short punches.
Astoria misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Male wants to break free but Astoria has control.
Male has had enough of the clinch but Astoria keeps him there for the moment.
Astoria pushes Male back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Male is trying to break the clinch but Astoria has him pressed against the cage.
Male takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Astoria tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Male.
Male breaks the clinch.
Astoria walks forward, straight into a front kick from Male.
A jab lands there for Male.
Male's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Male misses with a leg kick
letting Astoria counter with a right hand.
Astoria throws a leg kick
and Male counters with a good, hard body kick but Astoria shrugs it off.
Male avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Male connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Male finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Astoria lands with a thumping leg kick.
Astoria checks the leg kick nicely there.
Male showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Astoria.
Astoria looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Male lands a head shot.
Astoria pushes Male up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Male is trying to push Astoria away but Astoria has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Astoria tries to throw a body punch but Male avoids it by throwing Astoria back against the cage.
Astoria throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Male blocks it with crossed arms.
Male breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Astoria throws a lazy body kick
and Male counters with a straight right hand.
Male scores with a body shot.
Astoria checks the leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Male finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Male tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Male uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Astoria.
Male throws a head kick that misses
and Astoria counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Male throws a push kick but Astoria slaps the foot to one side.
A good leg kick by Male.
Astoria wants to clinch up but Male keeps it at a distance.
Astoria throws a body kick that misses.
Astoria throws a hook but Male avoids it easily.
Male connects with an inside leg kick.
Male showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Astoria.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Male.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astoria connects with a leg kick. Male looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Astoria walks into a stiff left hand from Male.
Male moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Astoria looks to land a combination but Male avoids it well.
Astoria throws a wild body kick that Male sees coming a mile off.
Some bone on bone action there as Astoria checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Astoria dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Male. That did some damage!
Astoria looks to throw the jab but Male is out of range.
Astoria checks the leg kick nicely there.
Astoria is looking to land body kicks.
Astoria fakes the leg kick and cracks Male in the body.
Astoria connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Astoria dodges the punch combination from Male.
Astoria throws a leg kick but Male checks it.
Male connects with a good right hand that stumbles Astoria. Astoria circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fighters circling - Astoria throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Astoria tries to move into range but Male moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Astoria pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Male throws a solid leg kick but Astoria takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Male.
A head kick misses from Male.
Good work by Astoria as he checks the leg kick.
Male lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Male throws out a leg kick but Astoria moves out of range and Male only half commits.
Male misses with a hook
and Astoria counters with a thumping low kick.
Male lands a nice shot to the body.
Male looks for the body kick but Astoria saw that one coming.
Male tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Male slips a jab from Astoria.
Astoria throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Astoria 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 Male has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Male and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A solid leg kick lands there for Male.
Astoria tries a head kick but it misses.
Astoria throws a jab when Male was well out of range.
Male scores with a kick to the midsection.
Male stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Astoria steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Male. That one must have hurt.
Astoria throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Alpha Male just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Alpha Male's cut.
That's time! Astoria's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Male lands with a kick to the temple. Astoria shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Male throws a series of punches but Astoria moves out of range.
Male throws a nice outside leg kick.
Astoria tries a low kick but Male avoids it.
Astoria chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Male throws a nice inside leg kick.
Astoria attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Male avoids the head kick by Astoria.
Astoria avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Astoria blocks a leg kick.
Male throws a poor cross that misses
and Astoria counters with a nice body kick.
Male throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Astoria darts in and clinches Male up against the cage.
Male's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Male misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Astoria connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Astoria misses with a body shot.
Male avoids a punch combination nicely.
Astoria gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Male.
Astoria fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Male checks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Astoria, right into the meat.
Male throws a sloppy body shot
and Astoria counters with a slapping leg kick.
Male lands a really nice looking cross but Astoria seems unphased.
Male blocks a jab.
Astoria connects with a jab.
Astoria looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Male on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Astoria. Astoria obviously looking to wear him down.
Astoria looks to land a combination. Male sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Astoria throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Male.
A good leg kick by Male.
Astoria lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Astoria fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Astoria misses with a leg kick.
Male throws a leg kick which misses Astoria's front leg but catches the back leg as Astoria tries to avoid it.
Donk. Male catches Astoria right on the button with a cross.
Astoria walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Male checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Male throws a lazy head kick
and Astoria counters with a series of strikes. Male will be more careful next time no doubt.
Male scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Astoria sizes up Male with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Astoria is looking to chop away at Male's legs.
Astoria sizes up Male with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Male ducks under a wild hook from Astoria.
Astoria rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Male moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Male displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Astoria throws out the jab.
Male misses with a body shot.
Astoria punishes Male's body with a nice straight punch.
Male looks to land a body kick but Astoria moved away.
Astoria steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Male.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Male has had enough of the clinch but Astoria keeps him there for the moment.
Male breaks the clinch.
Male gets tackled into the cage by Astoria. Astoria maintains the clinch.
Male breaks the clinch.
Astoria tries to close the distance and clinch but Male swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Male throws a head kick but Astoria moves out of range.
Male takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Astoria rushes Male and presses him up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Astoria struggles to land a body shot inside as Male controls his hands.
Waldorf Astoria has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Astoria throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Male breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Male misses with a left hand
and Astoria counters with a solid body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Astoria. That's going to slow Male down.
Astoria looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good leg kick by Astoria there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Astoria scores with the left hand. Male knows he should have avoided that one.
Astoria is looking to clinch but Male is avoiding it.
Astoria lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Male misses with an uppercut. Astoria saw that one coming.
Male takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Male throws an off balance right hand
and Astoria counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Male is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Male wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Male is looking to break free of the clinch but Astoria has double underhooks.
Male's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Astoria avoids the head kick by Male.
Male buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Male throws a lazy right hand but Astoria sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Astoria throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Astoria swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Astoria cracks the inside of Male's front leg.
Male 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.
Male takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crunch! Astoria slams his shin into Male's torso.
Astoria misses with a jab, cross combination.
Astoria fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Male, pushing him back against the cage.
Astoria lands with a right to the head.
Male wants to break the clinch but can't.
Astoria works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Male is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Astoria lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Astoria lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Male backwards.
Astoria has Male pressed against the cage, preventing Male from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Astoria cracks Male with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A frustrated look appears on Male's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Astoria connects with a nasty looking knee right to Male's face.
Astoria landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Astoria makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Astoria pushes Male back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Astoria with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short left from Astoria.
A short left from Astoria.
A right handed body shot lands from Astoria.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waldorf Astoria had his way with Alpha Male in that round.
The cut man is working on Alpha Male'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Astoria will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A low kick from Male misses
and Astoria counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Astoria moves into the clinch.
Male is trying to break the clinch but Astoria has him pressed against the cage.
Male tries to circle away but Astoria has him pinned against the cage.
Astoria lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Male breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Astoria throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Male misses with a body shot.
Male stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Astoria.
A swing and a miss from Astoria.
Astoria fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Male manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Male.
Male checks a low kick from Astoria.
Male throws a leg kick that misses.
Male circles away from the clinch attempt.
Astoria throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Male on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Male has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Astoria.
Male pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Male is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Male gets tackled into the cage by Astoria. Astoria maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astoria keeps control of Male as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Astoria lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Astoria lands with a short shot to the head.
Astoria throws a punch but it's blocked by Male.
A left hand lands to the body for Astoria.
Astoria lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Male is trying to push Astoria away but Astoria has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Astoria unloads a knee to the mid-section. Male lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Astoria pushes Male back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Astoria.
Astoria scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Astoria.
Astoria has Male pressed against the cage, preventing Male from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A shot in the inside from Astoria.
Male is trying to push Astoria away but Astoria has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Astoria throws a knee to the head but misses.
Male wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Astoria has him pressed against the cage.
Astoria keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Male's efforts to push away.
Astoria connects with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Astoria digs a right hand into Male's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Male's gas tank.
Astoria works on Male's body with a couple of short punches.
Astoria scores with a knee to the head.
Astoria digs a right hand underneath Male's ribcage. Male let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alpha Male has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Waldorf Astoria is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Astoria obliges.
Astoria scores with a shot to the side of Male's head.
Astoria lands a left hand that snaps the head of Male backwards.
Astoria scores with a hook to the body.
Male is looking to break free of the clinch but Astoria has double underhooks.
Astoria scores with a shot to the side of Male's head.
Astoria has Male pressed against the cage, preventing Male from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Male wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Male has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Male tries to break the clinch but Astoria is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Male's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Male wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Astoria lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Male wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Astoria has him pressed against the cage.
Male is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Astoria lands a left hand that snaps the head of Male backwards.
Male is trying to force a seperation but Astoria has the dominant position.
Astoria throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Males head.
Male can't break the clinch.
Astoria stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astoria lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Male tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Astoria's elbow.
Astoria digs a right hand into Male's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Male's gas tank.
Astoria lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Male's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Astoria feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Male's calf.
Male takes a swing at Astoria's ribcage but misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Astoria!
Male misses with a low kick.
Male throws a leg kick
and Astoria counters by clinching up.
A short body shot lands from Astoria as the two fighters clinch.
Astoria blocking some punches.
Astoria lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Male or not.
Astoria misses with some punches.
Astoria with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Male tries to break free but Astoria pushes him back against the cage.
Astoria lands a nice uppercut.
Male wants to break the clinch but can't.
Male misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Astoria with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Astoria working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Male blocks an uppercut.
Male has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Male scores with a shoulder strike.
Astoria pushes Male back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Astoria digs a right hand into Male's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Male's gas tank.
Male tries to circle away but Astoria has him pinned against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Astoria.
Male is trying to break the clinch but Astoria has him pressed against the cage.
Male has had enough of the clinch but Astoria keeps him there for the moment.
Astoria lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Astoria lands a shot to the body.
Astoria is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Male has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Astoria lands with a light punch inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Astoria.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Astoria.
Astoria lands with a left to the head.
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!
Astoria lands a hook to the side of the head.
Male is rocked!
Male wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Astoria has him pressed against the cage.
Astoria tries a knee to the head but Male blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Waldorf Astoria showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Astoria has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 49:44
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 49:44
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 49:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Waldorf Astoria!
Waldorf Astoria retains his welterweight title!
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