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HBFC 4: Tiny Tanks PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bon Kenneth Fitzgibbon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trent Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morgan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by ''The Wizard'' by Black Sabbath. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Trent Morgan enters the cage!
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bon Kenneth Fitzgibbon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trent Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzgibbon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Morgan as he jumps to the side.
Fitzgibbon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice shot by Fitzgibbon.
Fitzgibbon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fitzgibbon throws a hook but Morgan avoids it easily.
Fitzgibbon shoots in for a double leg but Morgan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Morgan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fitzgibbon.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bon Kenneth Fitzgibbon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morgan takes one to the side of the head.
Morgan throws out a loose jab but Fitzgibbon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzgibbon has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzgibbon lands a lovely overhand right.
A slapping leg kick lands for Morgan.
Morgan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgibbon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzgibbon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morgan cracks the inside of Fitzgibbon's front leg.
Trent Morgan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morgan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzgibbon throws out the jab.
Morgan doesn't manage to clinch there - Fitzgibbon circles away.
Morgan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Morgan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fitzgibbon scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Morgan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzgibbon swats away the attempt to clinch by Morgan.
Morgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan misses with a double jab.
Fitzgibbon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Morgan tries to bench press Fitzgibbon off him but Fitzgibbon keeps the position.
Fitzgibbon trying to control the position but Morgan is working away.
Fitzgibbon tries for a kimura but Morgan is defending well.
Fitzgibbon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Morgan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fitzgibbon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fitzgibbon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Morgan is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Fitzgibbon asserts his dominance and retains side control.
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.
Fitzgibbon tries for a kimura but Morgan is defending well.
Morgan defending against the ground and pound.
Fitzgibbon trying to control the action but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Morgan is trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bon Kenneth Fitzgibbon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Morgan throws a looping overhand right but Fitzgibbon ducks down to avoid it.
Fitzgibbon throws a one two combo.
Morgan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Morgan leaves Fitzgibbon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Morgan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fitzgibbon momentarily.
Bon Kenneth Fitzgibbon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morgan wants to clinch.
Bon Kenneth Fitzgibbon is winning the standup battle so far.
Fitzgibbon misses with a double jab
and Morgan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Morgan scores with a jab to the head.
Fitzgibbon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Morgan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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!
Fitzgibbon shoots in and drives through. Morgan sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fitzgibbon.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bon Kenneth Fitzgibbon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fitzgibbon throws a nice looking combination but Morgan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fitzgibbon has a takedown stuffed.
Fitzgibbon swinging wildly here.
Both fighters circling a little - Morgan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Morgan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Morgan scores with a body shot.
Morgan throws a head kick that Fitzgibbon semi-blocks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzgibbon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Morgan as he avoids it easily.
Morgan scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan lands with a cross.
Fitzgibbon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Morgan circles away quickly and effectively.
Fitzgibbon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Morgan digs a good body shot into Fitzgibbon's ribs.
Morgan lands a glancing blow to the side of Fitzgibbon's head.
Morgan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fitzgibbon misses with a wild combination.
Morgan feints a jab promting Fitzgibbon to slip. Morgan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fitzgibbon slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Morgan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fitzgibbon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morgan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Morgan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fitzgibbon shoots for a takedown but Morgan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Morgan.
Morgan delivers a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from Fitzgibbon.
Morgan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fitzgibbon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Morgan jabs Fitzgibbon right on the nose. Fitzgibbon blinks but takes it well.
Bon Kenneth Fitzgibbon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Morgan there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgibbon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Morgan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fitzgibbon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morgan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fitzgibbon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Morgan lands a head kick. Fitzgibbon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fitzgibbon lands with a right hand.
Morgan lands a head kick!
Morgan lands with a slapping head kick.
Fitzgibbon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fitzgibbon takes a swing at Morgan's ribcage but misses.
Morgan clinches up with Fitzgibbon and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Morgan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Fitzgibbon throws a big shot that misses.
Morgan ducks under a wild hook from Fitzgibbon.
Morgan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A big right from Morgan misses.
Fitzgibbon scores with a one two! Morgan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Morgan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Morgan scores with a nice right hand.
Morgan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzgibbon.
Fitzgibbon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fitzgibbon misses with an uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fitzgibbon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgibbon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morgan.
Morgan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Morgan doesn't manage to clinch there - Fitzgibbon circles away.
Fitzgibbon throws a nice looking combination but Morgan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fitzgibbon shoots in and drives through. Morgan sprawls well.
A big right from Fitzgibbon misses.
Morgan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fitzgibbon has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Morgan.
Morgan scores with a head kick. Fitzgibbon tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fitzgibbon keeps the fight on the outside.
Fitzgibbon takes one on the button.
Morgan lands a jab to Fitzgibbon's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzgibbon was well out of range. Poor timing from Morgan.
Fitzgibbon scores with a hook to the body. Morgan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzgibbon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Morgan tries to avoid it but Fitzgibbon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Morgan to the ground. Morgan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bon Kenneth Fitzgibbon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morgan keeps Fitzgibbon at a distance using the push kick.
Nice takedown defense from Morgan. No joy for Fitzgibbon on that attempt.
Morgan lands with a straight right. Fitzgibbon didn't see that one coming.
Morgan is looking to slow Fitzgibbon down with leg kicks.
Fitzgibbon misses with a left hand
and Morgan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Morgan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Morgan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Some wild striking there from Morgan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgibbon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Morgan.
Fitzgibbon fails to land with a series of punches.
Fitzgibbon misses with a double jab
and Morgan counters with a head kick.
Fitzgibbon will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Good shot there by Morgan.
Fitzgibbon walks forward, straight into a front kick from Morgan.
Fitzgibbon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morgan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A solid body kick from Morgan.
A combination from Fitzgibbon does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is looking to clinch.
Fitzgibbon misses with a hook.
Morgan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morgan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fitzgibbon avoids a kick to the body.
Fitzgibbon moves out of range of the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Fitzgibbon.
Fitzgibbon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morgan keeps control of Fitzgibbon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Morgan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trent Morgan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Morgan 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trent Morgan!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregores Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kari Ragnarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mendez's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Paleface- Helsinki-Shangri-La. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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213 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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223 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gregores Mendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kari Ragnarsson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnarsson thuds a left hand into Mendez's body.
Mendez shoots in looking for a takedown but Ragnarsson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mendez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mendez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ragnarsson sprawls well. Ragnarsson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mendez gets slowly back to his feet.
Mendez fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregores Mendez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ragnarsson.
Mendez blocks a head kick by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson slips a jab and a cross from Mendez.
Kari Ragnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragnarsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ragnarsson throws a front kick that sends Mendez stumbling back into the cage.
Mendez is breathing heavily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson lands a big head kick that sends Mendez tumbling to the mat! Ragnarsson takes a step backwards and waves Mendez back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Gregores Mendez has been cut.
Ragnarsson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mendez's calf.
Ragnarsson cracks Mendez with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Ragnarsson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Mendez to stand back up!
Mendez is rocked!
Ragnarsson sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Mendez's defenses. It connects perfectly with Mendez's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kari Ragnarsson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kegan Williamson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tanishk Soni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williamson comes to the cage accompanied by Can't be touched. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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255 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
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274 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kegan Williamson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tanishk Soni!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williamson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Soni shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Williamson as he avoids it easily.
Williamson throws a body punch but Soni moves out of range.
Soni doesn't manage to clinch there - Williamson circles away.
A swing and a miss from Williamson.
Williamson looks to land a right hand but Soni moved out of range.
Williamson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Soni.
Soni closes the distance and clinches.
Williamson just leaning against Soni, taking a breather.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Soni.
Williamson wants to stall.
Soni has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Williamson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Soni is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
I really don't envy Williamson right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Soni has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Williamson is defending well but eventually Soni manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Williamson has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tanishk Soni!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mike Belanger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and oscuro guerrero jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying guerrero jr's choice of entrance music: lil' evil . Mike Belanger has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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142 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Lethal high kicks
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Belanger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, oscuro guerrero jr!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
guerrero jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Belanger counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Belanger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by guerrero jr.
Belanger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
guerrero jr lands a head kick!
Sloppy strikes from Belanger. Those never looked like landing.
Belanger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by guerrero jr.
Belanger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
oscuro guerrero jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belanger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for guerrero jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Belanger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
guerrero jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Belanger moves away.
Belanger takes a head kick and keeps coming.
guerrero jr throws out a loose jab but Belanger uses good head movement to avoid it.
guerrero jr throws a head kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from guerrero jr.
guerrero jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
guerrero jr throws a body punch but Belanger moves out of range.
Belanger swinging wildly here.
Belanger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
guerrero jr throws out a loose jab but Belanger uses good head movement to avoid it.
guerrero jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Belanger is rocked!
It looks like Mike Belanger has been cut.
Belanger gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). oscuro guerrero jr!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Inglish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Major Holt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Holt's choice of entrance music: Country Boys Can Survive by Hank Williams Jr. Major Holt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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144 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Counter striker
Knockout power |
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chuck Inglish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Major Holt!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inglish lands a big uppercut and Holt crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Holt looks OK. Inglish waves Holt back to his feet!
Holt is rocked!
It looks like Major Holt has been cut.
Holt fails with a takedown attempt.
Holt is still on wobbly legs! Can Inglish finish him?
A head kick by Inglish - that's a beauty! Holt is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Inglish can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Chuck Inglish!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kirk Dillard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Crier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crier has chosen Red Hot Chili Peppers - Get On Top as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kirk Dillard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Crier!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dillard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crier.
Crier thows a body shot but no joy.
Crier fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dillard to the ground. Crier is now in Dillard's guard.
Dillard working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dillard has control of Crier's left arm, preventing Crier from doing any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dillard looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kirk Dillard wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Crier closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dillard's guard.
Crier throws a big right hand that misses.
Crier postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Crier looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crier defends well.
Crier works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dillard trying to control here.
Ground and pound from Crier.
Dillard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Crier.
Crier scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dillard wants to improve his position but Crier is controlling well.
Crier not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Crier thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dillard manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillard is looking for a triangle but Crier pushes his legs off easily.
Dillard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Crier postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crier postures up and lands a big shot to Dillard's brow.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dillard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Crier is looking to work some ground and pound but Dillard has wrist control.
Crier scoring with some ground and pound.
Dillard keeping moving, preventing Crier from controlling successfully.
Crier postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crier connects with a couple of short punches.
Crier makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Crier in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Crier throwing strikes from guard but Dillard blocks nicely.
Crier working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Crier must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Crier postures up.
Crier is working Dillard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Crier throwing strikes but missing.
Crier landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crier accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Crier missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crier content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dillard has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Crier is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dillard.
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!
Crier working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dillard is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Crier's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ground and pound from Crier.
Crier performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Crier lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dillard is trying to control but Crier passes into side control!
Dillard takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Crier dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Crier misses with a hook.
Dillard is looking to clinch but Crier is avoiding it.
Crier shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Crier trying to control but Dillard is working from the bottom.
Dillard looking for a guillotine here but Crier defends easily.
Crier distracts Dillard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Crier trying to control but Dillard is working from the bottom.
Crier stays in close to Dillard's body and controls the position.
Dillard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillard wants to sweep here but Crier controlling him for the moment.
Dillard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dillard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crier working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dillard's head.
Crier working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dillard's head.
Crier lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Crier lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Crier makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dillard is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Crier got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dillard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Crier has managed to get both his arms back between Dillard's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crier wants to control from the top but Dillard keeps moving.
Dillard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dillard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Crier manages to get himself to full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crier is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dillard gets back to full guard.
Crier seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillard looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Crier passes into half guard.
Crier seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dillard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Crier throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dillard looking for subs from the bottom but Crier mounts him!
Johnny Crier has got the better of the ground game so far.
Crier prevents Dillard from getting the reversal.
Crier putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Crier lands a big elbow.
Crier tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Crier lands with some strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crier working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Crier is landing with some decent strikes but Dillard is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Crier pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dillard is looking to improve his position but Crier isn't that keen on the idea.
Dillard tries to lock up and control but Crier gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Crier scoring with strikes but Dillard is staying in there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dillard really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Crier landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Crier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Crier.
Crier scoring with punches and elbows.
Dillard tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Crier wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Crier working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dillard manages to get back to half guard.
Dillard wants to sweep but Crier has passed to side control!
Dillard takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Crier works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow 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!
Crier in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Crier controls the position from side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dillard is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crier in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dillard is looking to reverse the position.
Crier lands an elbow.
Dillard is looking for a sweep.
Dillard wants to control but Crier postures up.
Crier scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dillard to see if he's OK.
Check out the look on Crier's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Crier in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillard taking a bit of punishment here - Crier scoring with strikes.
Dillard tries to bench press Crier off him but Crier keeps the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Check out the look on Crier's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dillard is rocked!
Crier has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Oh Dillard is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
BOOM! Crier connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Crier lands a big elbow - Dillard is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Dillard is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Johnny Crier!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Pin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pin comes to the cage accompanied by It's A Fight - Three 6 Mafia. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Pin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phil Davis!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pin tries to avoid it but Davis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pin to the ground. Pin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Davis throws a combination. Pin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Randy Pin has been cut.
Davis looks to land a combination but Pin avoids it well.
Danga de danga de dang - Davis scores with a four punch combination!
Davis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Davis digs a good body shot into Pin's ribs.
Pin tried to score with a low kick but Davis checks it.
Davis closes the distance and pushes Pin back into the cage.
Pin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
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!
Davis has clasped his hands together around Pin's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Pin is trying to get back to half guard.
Davis misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pin takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Davis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pin keeps working.
Davis in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pin avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Davis.
Davis postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Pin avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Davis.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis is chipping away with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pin is not content to let Davis control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pin avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Davis.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davis tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Davis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randy Pin's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Davis lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pin. Davis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pin throws a sloppy head kick and Davis moves out of range easily.
Davis misses with a wild body shot.
Pin takes one on the button.
A jab from Davis finds it's way through Pin's defenses.
Pin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Davis. Pin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Davis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pin.
Davis is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pin's half guard.
Pin is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis stalling away here and it's allowed Pin to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Davis throwing strikes from guard but Pin blocks nicely.
Davis wants to control from the top but Pin keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Davis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pin wants to stand up but Davis is controlling him.
Pin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis is looking to work some ground and pound but Pin has wrist control.
Davis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Davis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pin wants to control the position but Davis says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Davis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pin's head.
Davis is keen to just control but Pin is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Phil Davis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Davis content to control rather than advance.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Davis closes the distance and clinches up with Pin, looking for a takedown. Davis pushes Pin against the cage but Pin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pin thuds his right hand into Davis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Davis lands a nice looking body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Davis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Randy Pin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Pin lands with a right hand.
Pin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Davis.
Davis works over Pin's head and body with a nice combination.
Phil Davis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Davis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Davis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Pin fails to land.
Davis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Davis prevents a body shot from Pin.
Pin stops a takedown attempt from Davis.
Davis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pin throws a hook but Davis blocks it.
Good exchange - Davis coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davis thows a body shot but no joy.
Davis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pin on the side of the head.
Pin scores with a push kick.
No luck for Davis with that takedown attempt.
Randy Pin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Davis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pin throws a body kick that misses.
Davis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pin throws a hook but Davis blocks it.
Pin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pin misses with the combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Davis as he connects with a hook.
Davis tries to work over Pin's front leg with a kick but Pin checks it.
Pin looks for the body kick but Davis saw that one coming.
Davis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Davis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Davis misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Davis throwing strikes from guard but Pin blocks nicely.
Davis throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Phil Davis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Randy Pin wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Davis lands a body shot.
Pin moves out of range of the leg kick from Davis.
Davis moves out of range of the body kick from Pin.
A slapping leg kick lands for Davis.
Pin misses with a hook.
Davis connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis lands a nice looking body shot.
Davis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Davis misses with a head kick.
Davis misses with a body kick.
Davis shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Davis showed some decent athleticism there.
Davis is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Davis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Davis 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Davis!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kosmo Kramer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Rampaasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kramer comes to the cage accompanied by O Jerry ....or is it Sherry....no matter its by Journey. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kosmo Kramer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Quinton Rampaasi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rampaasi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kramer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kramer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kramer stuffs the takedown.
Kramer misses with a straight right.
Kramer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kramer tries to clinch but Rampaasi is having none of it.
Rampaasi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kramer to the mat! Kramer manages to get full guard.
Rampaasi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kramer trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kramer wants to stand and escape but Rampaasi is having none of it.
Rampaasi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kramer wants to get back to his feet but Rampaasi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kramer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rampaasi passes Kramer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kramer makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
A right-left combo lands from Kramer.
Kramer throws a right hand that Rampaasi ducks under and follows up with a left that Rampaasi also avoids with ease.
Rampaasi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kramer swivels and escapes.
Kosmo Kramer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinton Rampaasi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rampaasi.
Some wild striking there from Kramer.
Kramer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rampaasi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rampaasi postures up in Kramer's guard and throws a big left but Kramer blocks it.
Rampaasi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rampaasi won't allow Kramer to get back to his feet.
Rampaasi is looking to work some ground and pound but Kramer has wrist control.
Rampaasi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rampaasi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rampaasi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kramer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kramer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rampaasi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rampaasi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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!
Kramer wants to get back to his feet but Rampaasi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rampaasi is looking to advance position but Kramer has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Rampaasi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kramer is pressing down on Rampaasi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rampaasi is holding on for now.
Rampaasi tries to get to full guard but Kramer has control of the leg.
Kramer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kramer seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rampaasi actively working from the bottom here.
Rampaasi moves into full guard.
Rampaasi has his foot on Kramer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kramer works his way back into a safe position though.
Rampaasi keeping moving, preventing Kramer from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kramer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kramer stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kramer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kramer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kramer throws a right and a left that Rampaasi avoids nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Kramer. No joy for Rampaasi on that attempt.
Kramer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rampaasi manages to avoid it.
Kramer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kramer. Rampaasi does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rampaasi swats away the attempt to clinch by Kramer.
Kramer misses with a straight right.
A nice combination there by Kramer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kramer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rampaasi shoots in looking for a takedown but Kramer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rampaasi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kramer digs a good hook to Rampaasi's body.
Rampaasi looks gassed!
Kramer thows a body shot but no joy.
Kramer stuffs the takedown.
Kramer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kramer wants it to stay on the feet.
Kramer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kramer is looking to clinch but Rampaasi is avoiding it.
Kramer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kramer throws a combination. Rampaasi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kramer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rampaasi has a takedown stuffed.
Kramer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kosmo Kramer dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rampaasi slips a jab and a cross from Kramer.
Kramer tries to clinch but Rampaasi moves out of range.
Rampaasi gets tackled into the cage by Kramer. Kramer maintains the clinch.
Rampaasi is working for takedown but Kramer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rampaasi avoids a wild elbow strike from Kramer.
Rampaasi gets through Kramer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rampaasi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kramer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rampaasi takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Quinton Rampaasi has been cut.
Rampaasi is trying to drag Kramer to the mat but Kramer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kosmo Kramer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinton Rampaasi.
Rampaasi lands a takedown into guard.
Kramer uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kramer throws a series of punches but Rampaasi avoids them all with ease.
Kramer scores with a one two! Rampaasi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rampaasi shoots in for a double leg but Kramer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rampaasi is breathing heavily.
Kramer slaps away a takedown attempt from Rampaasi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Rampaasi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rampaasi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kosmo Kramer is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheers as Kramer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rampaasi doesn't seem phased though.
Kramer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kramer stuffs the takedown.
Kramer looks to land a combination. Rampaasi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kosmo Kramer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Rampaasi with that takedown attempt.
Kramer throws a one two combo.
Kramer misses with a double jab.
Rampaasi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kramer pinned against the cage. Kramer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kramer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kramer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rampaasi.
Kramer lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kramer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kramer scores with a jab. Rampaasi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kramer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kramer looks to land a combination but Rampaasi avoids it well.
Kramer cracks Rampaasi with an open hand slap.
Kramer tests Rampaasi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kramer is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rampaasi checks a leg kick.
Kramer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kramer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kramer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kramer is working the combinations to good effect here.
Rampaasi dodges the punch combination from Kramer.
Nice sprawl there from Kramer as Rampaasi shoots in.
Rampaasi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kramer misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rampaasi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kramer swings for the body but Rampaasi moves out of range.
Rampaasi shoots in but no luck this time.
Kosmo Kramer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rampaasi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kramer to score with a decent uppercut.
Rampaasi looks for a takedown but Kramer sprawls well.
Rampaasi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kramer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A jab from Kramer finds it's way through Rampaasi's defenses.
Kosmo Kramer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kramer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kramer cracks the inside of Rampaasi's front leg.
Kramer looks to land a combination but Rampaasi avoids it well.
Rampaasi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kramer stuffs the takedown attempt from Rampaasi. Rampaasi gets slowly back to his feet.
Kramer works over Rampaasi's head and body with a nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice uppercut there from Kramer.
Kramer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kramer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kramer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rampaasi on the side of the head.
Rampaasi shoots in looking for a takedown. Kramer tries to sprawl out of it but Rampaasi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kramer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kramer clinches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kramer obliges.
Nice elbow from Kramer.
Kramer crunches a lovely knee into Rampaasi's ribcage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kramer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Kramer on the inside.
Kramer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rampaasi is working for takedown but Kramer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rampaasi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kramer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nice elbow from Kramer.
That has opened up Quinton Rampaasi's cut even more.
Kramer tries to land a knee to the head but Rampaasi blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kosmo Kramer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Quinton Rampaasi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Rampaasi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kramer counters with a series of strikes. Rampaasi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rampaasi tries to move into range but Kramer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rampaasi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rampaasi feints and as Kramer raises his hands in defense, Rampaasi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rampaasi won't allow Kramer to get back to his feet.
Rampaasi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kramer's head.
Rampaasi lands a couple of digs.
Rampaasi prevents Kramer from getting back to his feet.
Rampaasi postures up in Kramer's guard and throws a big left but Kramer blocks it.
Kramer manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kramer shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rampaasi eats them both and turns towards Kramer to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rampaasi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kramer tries to clinch up.
Kramer looks to land a combination but Rampaasi avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Kramer catches Rampaasi right on the button with a cross.
Kramer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rampaasi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kramer misses with a double jab.
Rampaasi shoots for a takedown but Kramer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kramer misses with a wild combination.
Kramer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rampaasi counters with a takedown into side control.
Rampaasi scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kramer to see if he's OK.
Rampaasi fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Rampaasi scores with punches from side control.
Rampaasi in side control lands a decent elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kramer is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rampaasi asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Rampaasi landing a few strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kramer is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rampaasi asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Rampaasi throws an elbow but Kramer slips to the side and avoids it well.
Rampaasi scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kramer to see if he's OK.
Check out the look on Rampaasi's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rampaasi creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Rampaasi scoring with punches from side control.
Kramer is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rampaasi connects with a decent elbow.
Rampaasi sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kramer is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kramer wants to get back to his feet but Rampaasi drags him back down.
Rampaasi cracks Kramer with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rampaasi is putting a hurting on Kramer here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rampaasi works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Rampaasi tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kramer tries to escape but Rampaasi is in control.
Rampaasi scores with punches from side control.
Quinton Rampaasi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rampaasi throws an elbow but Kramer slips to the side and avoids it well.
Rampaasi lands a nice forearm strike.
Kramer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rampaasi off and has taken his back!
Rampaasi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kramer's guard. Nice work there by Rampaasi.
Kramer has his feet on Rampaasi's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Rampaasi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kramer avoids it really well and circles away.
Kosmo Kramer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinton Rampaasi.
Kramer throws a series of punches but Rampaasi avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big left from Kramer misses.
Kramer takes the fight into the clinch.
Rampaasi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kramer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rampaasi trying to stall but Kramer improves his position.
Rampaasi can't get the takedown.
Kramer stalling in the clinch.
Kramer lands a damaging elbow.
Kramer lands a knee to the head.
Rampaasi can't get the takedown.
Rampaasi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kramer prevents it.
Kramer lands a damaging elbow.
Kramer lands an elbow inside that Rampaasi shrugs off.
Rampaasi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kramer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kramer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kramer lands an elbow inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kramer lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rampaasi is trying to get back to full guard.
Rampaasi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Quinton Rampaasi.
I think Kramer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kosmo Kramer!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Van Hook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Cyborg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Hook comes to the cage accompanied by The Cure's Close To Me. Cyborg has chosen Awaken as his entrance music. Chris Cyborg told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Van Hook!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Cyborg!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Hook misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cyborg.
Van Hook ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Hook changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cyborg tries to avoid it but Van Hook manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cyborg to the ground. Cyborg escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Van Hook connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cyborg's hands.
Van Hook looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cyborg misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Van Hook counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Van Hook.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Van Hook wants to pass the guard but Cyborg is keeping the position.
Cyborg looking for a sweep. Not yet Cyborg, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Hook trying to control but Cyborg is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Van Hook pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cyborg is keeping the position for now.
Cyborg wants to stand and escape but Van Hook is having none of it.
Van Hook slips nicely into half guard.
Van Hook not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Hook 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.
Van Hook tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cyborg knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Van Hook thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Van Hook is trying to control. Cyborg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Van Hook with the ground and pound but Cyborg uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Hook being controlled here momentarily.
Van Hook trying to control but Cyborg is working from the bottom.
Cyborg trying to control the position here.
Van Hook tries to free his leg and advance position but Cyborg is retaining full guard.
Cyborg keeping moving, preventing Van Hook from controlling successfully.
Cyborg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Chris Cyborg.
A head kick misses from Van Hook.
Cyborg avoids the head kick by Van Hook.
Van Hook throws a wild body kick that Cyborg sees coming a mile off.
Van Hook throws a head kick that misses
and Cyborg decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Van Hook's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cyborg thows a big elbow that misses.
Van Hook tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Van Hook dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Van Hook jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Hook throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Hook misses with the combination.
Cyborg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Hook throws a sloppy head kick and Cyborg moves out of range easily.
Cyborg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Van Hook's waist but Van Hook gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cyborg off to one side.
Van Hook misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Hook misses with a kick to the body
and Cyborg counters with a low kick, right behind Van Hook 's knee.
Kyle Van Hook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Hook tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cyborg sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Van Hook somewhat.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cyborg crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Van Hook - the referee stops the clock and Cyborg gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Van Hook. Cyborg manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cyborg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Van Hook doesn't seem bothered though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Hook. Cyborg does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Van Hook.
Van Hook swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cyborg lands with a nice body punch.
Van Hook throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Hook throws a body kick the misses
and Cyborg counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice jab there from Van Hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Hook misses with a wild body shot.
Van Hook throws a sloppy head kick and Cyborg moves out of range easily.
Van Hook missing with a left hand there. Cyborg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Hook misses with a body shot.
Cyborg takes one to the chin there.
Van Hook lands with a kick to the temple. Cyborg shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Van Hook throws a leg kick
and Cyborg counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Hook throws a head kick that misses.
Cyborg with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Van Hook to score with a decent uppercut.
Van Hook thows a body shot but no joy.
Cyborg throws a leg kick but Van Hook sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A head kick from Van Hook lands but Cyborg takes it in his stride.
Van Hook misses with a right hand
and Cyborg counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Van Hook throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Van Hook dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Van Hook throws a sloppy head kick and Cyborg moves out of range easily.
Van Hook tries to land a front kick but Cyborg steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Van Hook throws a head kick that misses.
Van Hook cracks Cyborg with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cyborg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cyborg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Van Hook's waist but Van Hook gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cyborg off to one side.
Van Hook misses with a body shot.
Kyle Van Hook is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Hook misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Hook uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cyborg has time to react.
Van Hook misses with a wild body shot.
Van Hook scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cyborg moves away from the strike by Van Hook.
Van Hook tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cyborg sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Van Hook somewhat.
Good work by Van Hook as he checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Hook shoots in but Cyborg avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Van Hook ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cyborg moves away.
Van Hook misses with a kick to the body
and Cyborg counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Van Hook thinking.
Cyborg closes the distance and clinches up with Van Hook, looking for a takedown. Cyborg pushes Van Hook against the cage but Van Hook circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Hook ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cyborg moves away.
Cyborg is looking to slow Van Hook down with leg kicks.
Cyborg drops his hands momentarily and Van Hook takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Van Hook misses with the combination.
Cyborg with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Van Hook to score with a decent uppercut.
Van Hook shoots in looking for a takedown. Cyborg tries to sprawl out of it but Van Hook keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cyborg 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 Kyle Van Hook. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cyborg looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cyborg keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Van Hook's head.
Van Hook looking to control.
Cyborg distracts Van Hook with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Van Hook is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cyborg throws and elbow that misses. Van Hook uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cyborg's guard. Nice move by Van Hook!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Kyle Van Hook did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Van Hook thows a body shot but no joy.
Van Hook tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cyborg was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Hook.
Cyborg takes a swing at Van Hook's ribcage but misses.
Van Hook looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Hook lands a head kick. Cyborg smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Hook fails with the takedown.
Van Hook swings for the body but Cyborg moves out of range.
Van Hook thows a body shot but no joy.
Van Hook throws a sloppy head kick and Cyborg moves out of range easily.
Nice takedown defense from Van Hook. No joy for Cyborg on that attempt.
Van Hook checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Hook shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cyborg as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Van Hook. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Hook shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Van Hook.
Cyborg misses with a low kick.
Van Hook shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cyborg counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cyborg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Hook misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Hook throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cyborg stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cyborg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cyborg slaps away a takedown attempt from Van Hook, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cyborg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Hook throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Hook misses with a body kick.
Cyborg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Hook throws a body punch but Cyborg moves out of range.
Cyborg keeps Van Hook at a distance using the push kick.
Cyborg moves out of range as Van Hook strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Kyle Van Hook 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. And we move into the final round!
Cyborg keeps Van Hook at a distance using the push kick.
Cyborg swings for the body but Van Hook moves out of range.
Cyborg throws a body punch but Van Hook moves out of range.
Van Hook misses with a kick to the body.
Van Hook shoots for a takedown but Cyborg saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Van Hook misses with a kick to the body.
Cyborg fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Hook swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Hook throws a looping overhand right but Cyborg ducks down to avoid it.
Cyborg shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Van Hook but Van Hook pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A head kick misses from Van Hook.
Cyborg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Van Hook.
Cyborg misses with a few strikes there.
Kyle Van Hook is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Hook dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Hook tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cyborg was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Hook.
A left and a right from Van Hook both land. Nice combination.
Van Hook misses the shot to the body.
Van Hook shoots in and drives through. Cyborg sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Van Hook. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Hook fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Hook throws a sloppy head kick and Cyborg moves out of range easily.
Van Hook is looking to wear down Cyborg with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Van Hook shoots for a takedown but Cyborg saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cyborg walks into a stiff left hand from Van Hook.
Cyborg stalks Van Hook and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Van Hook's face. Van Hook staggers backwards, shaken.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cyborg looks for a takedown but Van Hook sprawls well.
Van Hook throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cyborg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Hook.
Van Hook shoots in for a double leg but Cyborg sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Van Hook throws a body punch but Cyborg moves out of range.
Chris Cyborg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cyborg shoots in for a takedown but Van Hook shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kyle Van Hook.
Well Van Hook 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 George Francis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Van Hook!
Kyle Van Hook retains his bantamweight title!
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