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Battle Legends VI PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nicol Abdulgani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gosta Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Nicol Abdulgani has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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166 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nicol Abdulgani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gosta Nunes!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abdulgani throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nunes's waist but Nunes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Abdulgani off to one side.
Abdulgani fails in his attempt to clinch.
Abdulgani doesn't manage to clinch there - Nunes circles away.
Abdulgani doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nunes counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Abdulgani!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Nunes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
A nice elbow there by Nunes.
Nunes with the ground and pound from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nunes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
It looks like Nunes might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunes with the ground and pound from mount.
Nunes with good strikes from the mount here!
Nunes landing shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunes controlling the position easily from mount.
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!
Nunes is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Abdulgani has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Nunes dominating with strikes here.
Nunes controlling his opponent.
Abdulgani wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nunes is working for a guillotine from mount but Abdulgani frees his head quite easily.
Nunes controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Gosta Nunes dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The fight stays on the outside here - Abdulgani looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nunes fails with a takedown attempt.
Abdulgani scores with a head kick. Nunes tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nunes tries a head kick but it misses.
Nunes swats away the attempt to clinch by Abdulgani.
Abdulgani fails with an attempt to clinch.
Abdulgani doesn't manage to clinch there - Nunes circles away.
Nunes closes the distance and clinches.
Abdulgani has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nunes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Abdulgani changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nunes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nunes shoots for a double leg takedown but Abdulgani sprawls well. He's pushed Nunes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdulgani connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Abdulgani throws a nice head kick!
Abdulgani tries to keep at a distance but Nunes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Abdulgani breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abdulgani gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Abdulgani lands a good knee to the midsection. Nunes won't want to take too many of those.
Nunes jumps guard and drags Abdulgani to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Abdulgani loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nunes throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Abdulgani throwing strikes but missing.
Abdulgani wants to control from the top but Nunes keeps moving.
Nunes scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdulgani with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nunes thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abdulgani postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Abdulgani wants to pass the guard but Nunes is keeping the position.
Abdulgani would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nunes has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Abdulgani off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Abdulgani tries to clinch up but Nunes circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Abdulgani drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicol Abdulgani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nunes breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Abdulgani.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nunes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Abdulgani, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Abdulgani on the inside.
Nunes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Abdulgani is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nunes to keep the fight standing.
Nunes taking a breather.
Abdulgani throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nunes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nunes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Abdulgani tries to throw a body punch but Nunes avoids it by throwing Abdulgani back against the cage.
Nunes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nunes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Abdulgani connects with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nunes wants to break free but Abdulgani has control.
Nunes prevents the takedown attempt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Abdulgani wants a takedown but no success here.
Nunes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Abdulgani doesn't manage to clinch there - Nunes circles away.
Abdulgani darts in and clinches Nunes up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nunes is trying to drag Abdulgani to the mat but Abdulgani just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short left from Abdulgani.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nunes is trying to break the clinch but Abdulgani has him pressed against the cage.
Abdulgani keeps control of Nunes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nicol Abdulgani will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Abdulgani moves into range and clinches up with Nunes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nunes tightens his grip and picks Abdulgani up, before dumping him to the ground. Abdulgani manages to land in guard.
Nunes prevents Abdulgani from getting back to his feet.
Gosta Nunes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nunes tries to free his leg and advance position but Abdulgani is retaining full guard.
Abdulgani is wriggling around but Nunes manages to pass to half guard.
Abdulgani looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nunes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Abdulgani defending well though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunes stands up from half guard.
Abdulgani drives through and clinches with Nunes against the cage.
Abdulgani tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nunes smiles and moves away.
Nunes pushes Abdulgani up against the cage in a clinch.
Nunes wants to break free but Abdulgani has control.
Nunes fails to pull guard.
Nunes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Abdulgani dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Abdulgani gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Nunes is looking to break free of the clinch but Abdulgani has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunes can't break the clinch.
Nunes pulls guard effortlessly.
Nunes is looking to sinch up a triangle. Abdulgani throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Nunes's body to avoid the submission. Nunes has instead reached around Abdulgani's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Nunes arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gosta Nunes!
Our winner, Gosta Nunes, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Myron Obusan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fujitsu Okinawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Obusan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Frontlines by Diabolic feat. Immortal Technique. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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152 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Myron Obusan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fujitsu Okinawa!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okinawa stuns Obusan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Okinawa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Obusan counters with a solid body kick.
Okinawa jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jab, jab by Obusan - just one landing.
Okinawa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Obusan counters with a crisp one two that drops Okinawa! Obusan thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Okinawa to his feet! Okinawa is in big trouble!
Okinawa is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okinawa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Obusan avoids it really well and circles away.
Okinawa is still on wobbly legs! Can Obusan finish him?
Okinawa shoots and misses
and Obusan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Myron Obusan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fujitsu Okinawa.
No joy there for Okinawa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Okinawa is trying desperately to land a takedown but Obusan is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Okinawa.
Okinawa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Obusan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Okinawa looks gassed!
Okinawa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Obusan counters with an inside leg kick.
Okinawa seems to have recovered his senses.
Obusan cracks Okinawa's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Okinawa slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Obusan can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Myron Obusan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Sharow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Dos Santos Preuss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Sharow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Junior Dos Santos Preuss!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Dos Santos Preuss there.
It looks like Dan Sharow has been cut.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sharow.
Sharow decides to stand back up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Santos Preuss looks to land a combination but Sharow avoids it well.
Sharow feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sharow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sharow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dos Santos Preuss controls Sharow momentarily but Sharow frees himself.
Dos Santos Preuss is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sharow is aware though and is defending well.
Sharow lands a couple of digs.
Dos Santos Preuss working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sharow.
Sharow working some strikes from top position.
Dos Santos Preuss is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sharow with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos Preuss escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sharow gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sharow is in close to Dos Santos Preuss's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dos Santos Preuss looks gassed!
Sharow postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sharow drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sharow jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dos Santos Preuss 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.
Sharow keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dos Santos Preuss's head.
Dos Santos Preuss is trying to control the position but Sharow postures up.
Dos Santos Preuss doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Sharow keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dos Santos Preuss's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sharow tries to free his leg and advance position but Dos Santos Preuss is retaining full guard.
Sharow is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharow landing some decent shots from guard.
Sharow postures up and lands a big shot to Dos Santos Preuss's brow.
Sharow drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dos Santos Preuss manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sharow has Dos Santos Preuss in his guard.
Sharow has his foot on Dos Santos Preuss's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dos Santos Preuss works his way back into a safe position though.
Sharow is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dos Santos Preuss.
Sharow is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dos Santos Preuss pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A body shot lands from Sharow.
Sharow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Junior Dos Santos Preuss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos Preuss moves into the clinch.
Dos Santos Preuss is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sharow fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Sharow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dos Santos Preuss fails to pull guard.
Dos Santos Preuss breaks the clinch.
Dos Santos Preuss stuffs the takedown.
Junior Dos Santos Preuss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dos Santos Preuss rushes Sharow and presses him up against the cage.
Dos Santos Preuss prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sharow tries to pull guard but Dos Santos Preuss forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dos Santos Preuss lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dos Santos Preuss breaks from the clinch.
Dos Santos Preuss darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sharow is looking to clinch.
Dos Santos Preuss gets caught napping as Sharow dives in and scores a takedown. Dos Santos Preuss manages to retain guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dos Santos Preuss lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sharow!
Dos Santos Preuss with good strikes from the mount here!
Sharow 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Sharow really wants to buck Dos Santos Preuss off and get back to his feet.
Dos Santos Preuss thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Sharow is desperately trying to improve his position but Dos Santos Preuss has a good base and remains in mount.
Sharow swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sharow is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dos Santos Preuss landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Sharow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Sharow's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sharow shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sharow showed some decent athleticism there.
Sharow lands strikes from half guard.
Dan Sharow overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sharow is looking for a kimura but Dos Santos Preuss is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sharow to get the leverage.
Dos Santos Preuss looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sharow wants to pass to mount but Dos Santos Preuss is defending the position.
Dos Santos Preuss taking some punishment here, with Sharow in his half guard.
Sharow is pressing down on Dos Santos Preuss's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dos Santos Preuss is holding on for now.
Sharow missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dos Santos Preuss trying to control from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dos Santos Preuss is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sharow's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sharow's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharow is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Dos Santos Preuss is trying to control but Sharow is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Dos Santos Preuss looking to finish with strikes here!
Sharow on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sharow tries to get out of the position.
Sharow flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Dos Santos Preuss goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Sharow is on top in guard.
Sharow scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dos Santos Preuss is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sharow postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sharow is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dos Santos Preuss keeping moving, preventing Sharow from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos Preuss is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sharow with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sharow connects with a couple of short punches.
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!
Dos Santos Preuss controls Sharow momentarily but Sharow frees himself.
Sharow makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sharow postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sharow stands and steps away. Dos Santos Preuss gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sharow throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dos Santos Preuss tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sharow is in Dos Santos Preuss's guard.
Dos Santos Preuss controls Sharow momentarily but Sharow frees himself.
Sharow wants to pass the guard but Dos Santos Preuss is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos Preuss isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sharow stacks Dos Santos Preuss on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Sharow!
Sharow is chipping away with strikes.
Sharow works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sharow cracks Dos Santos Preuss with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sharow lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dos Santos Preuss down.
Dos Santos Preuss can't do much from the bottom here.
Sharow is chipping away with strikes.
Sharow working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dos Santos Preuss takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Dos Santos Preuss can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharow cracks Dos Santos Preuss with a big right hand but Dos Santos Preuss just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dos Santos Preuss manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sharow's best efforts.
Sharow passes to full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dos Santos Preuss tries to lock up and control but Sharow gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sharow lands with some strikes.
Sharow working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sharow working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sharow lands with some strikes.
Sharow jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Dos Santos Preuss is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Dos Santos Preuss and Sharow has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dos Santos Preuss taking a bit of punishment here - Sharow scoring with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Sharow dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dan Sharow's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Dos Santos Preuss swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dos Santos Preuss tries to bum rush Sharow with a series of wild strikes but Sharow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sharow slips a jab from Dos Santos Preuss.
Dos Santos Preuss misses with a wild combination.
Dos Santos Preuss fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sharow looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Dos Santos Preuss!
Sharow scoring with strikes but Dos Santos Preuss is staying in there.
Sharow working Dos Santos Preuss over with strikes here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sharow cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
A nice elbow there by Sharow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sharow landing shots from mount.
Sharow raining down shots from the mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sharow is landing with some decent strikes but Dos Santos Preuss is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharow is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dos Santos Preuss has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Dos Santos Preuss taking shots to the head.
Dos Santos Preuss really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dos Santos Preuss is trying to stand up.
Sharow with shots to the head and body - Dos Santos Preuss looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sharow lands a big shot there that rocks Dos Santos Preuss but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dos Santos Preuss is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sharow fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Sharow can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dos Santos Preuss is looking to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sharow cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sharow working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Dos Santos Preuss is desperately trying to improve his position but Sharow has a good base and remains in mount.
The referee warns Dos Santos Preuss that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sharow landing shots from mount.
Sharow lands a big shot there that rocks Dos Santos Preuss but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dos Santos Preuss really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sharow punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sharow lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dos Santos Preuss hang on?
Sharow putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sharow is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dos Santos Preuss has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Sharow working the ground and pound effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos Preuss tries to hold on but Sharow postures up.
Sharow raining down shots from the mount!
Sharow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dos Santos Preuss can do to turn this around?
Sharow looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dos Santos Preuss tries to lock up and control but Sharow gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sharow fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Sharow raining down hammerfists from mount.
The referee warns Dos Santos Preuss that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sharow working Dos Santos Preuss over with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharow postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dos Santos Preuss looks a forlorn figure.
Sharow avoids the attempt from Dos Santos Preuss to control.
Dos Santos Preuss regains half 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!
Sharow working Dos Santos Preuss over with strikes.
Junior Dos Santos Preuss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dos Santos Preuss is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sharow scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dos Santos Preuss trying to control from the bottom.
Dos Santos Preuss on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dan Sharow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sharow looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sharow looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dos Santos Preuss with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dos Santos Preuss is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sharow pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Sharow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sharow, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Sharow!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chico Feijo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Kray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chico Feijo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trevor Kray!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kray manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Feijo on his heels. He'll look to pass Feijo's guard now, I'm sure.
Feijo working for a triangle but Kray defends it easily.
Kray throws a strike but Feijo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Feijo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Feijo is pushing down on Kray's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kray is fighting to maintain full guard but Feijo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kray is trying to stand up here but Feijo is controlling him well.
Feijo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kray doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Feijo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Feijo lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Feijo there.
Feijo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Feijo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Feijo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Feijo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Feijo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kray is refusing to be controlled, as Feijo sits in half guard.
Kray blocking the ground and pound attempt from Feijo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Feijo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Feijo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kray has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kray is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kray blocking the ground and pound attempt from Feijo.
Feijo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kray is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Feijo lands a big elbow - Kray is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Feijo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chico Feijo!
Chico Feijo took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adamus Kapalka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adamus Kapalka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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167 lbs
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Counter striker
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derrick Grey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adamus Kapalka!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kapalka tries to clinch
and Grey counters with an outside leg kick.
Kapalka looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Jab by Grey.
Grey lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Kapalka sprawling to the canvas. Grey follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Kapalka hang on?
Kapalka is rocked!
It looks like Adamus Kapalka has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Grey not doing much here.
Kapalka is still in real trouble! Can Grey finish him?
Grey lands a big elbow - Kapalka is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Grey!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derrick Grey!
A victorious Derrick Grey thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hank Larson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruben Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santana has chosen Deep Space 9mm as his entrance music. The key to victory for Hank Larson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hank Larson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ruben Santana!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larson rushes Santana and presses him up against the cage.
Larson stalling in the clinch but Santana improves position.
Santana works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Santana scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Santana advances position into side control!
A lull in the action here as Santana stalls from top position.
Larson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Santana on the ground.
Santana has an Americana. Larson didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Santana is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Santana hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ruben Santana!
After the big win, Ruben Santana made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Fight Club Clothing est. 09™ and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Prowse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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153 lbs
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyson Prowse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Prowse, as that shot connected.
Prowse pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Taylor back to the cage. Prowse follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Prowse dips to his left and cracks Taylor with an uppercut!
Prowse throws an overhand right that lands on Taylor's shoulder, as Taylor tries to avoid the shot.
Taylor manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Prowse on his heels. He'll look to pass Prowse's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Prowse preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Taylor tries to free his leg and advance position but Prowse is retaining full guard.
Prowse looking for a guillotine here but Taylor defends easily.
Taylor throwing strikes from guard but Prowse blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prowse looking to control.
Taylor throwing strikes but missing.
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!
Prowse wants to sweep here but Taylor controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Prowse keeps moving.
Prowse controls Taylor momentarily but Taylor frees himself.
Taylor postures up in Prowse's guard and throws a big left but Prowse blocks it.
Taylor works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Prowse is trying to control but can't.
Taylor missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Prowse is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Taylor's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Taylor's back!
Taylor is in bad spot here.
Taylor tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Prowse tries to control but Taylor wriggling away.
Prowse looking to finish Taylor with some ground and pound. This is bad for Taylor!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prowse trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Prowse looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Prowse cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Taylor is looking to get to half guard.
Taylor is trying to reverse the position but instead Prowse has taken his back - oops!
Taylor is in bad spot here.
Prowse wants to control but Taylor manages to buck him off and is now in Prowse's guard! Nice work there by Taylor!
Taylor throwing strikes but missing.
Taylor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Prowse keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor preventing the sweep.
Taylor is looking to work some ground and pound but Prowse has wrist control.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Prowse keeps moving.
Taylor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Prowse looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taylor is one step ahead there.
Taylor postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Prowse is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Taylor, into his guard.
Taylor looks gassed!
Prowse trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Taylor has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Prowse 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 Taylor.
Taylor sneaks back into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prowse is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Taylor has managed to free his arm - good work.
Prowse wants to take a breather but Taylor is having none of it.
Prowse is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Taylor!
Prowse looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
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!
Taylor is working to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taylor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Prowse. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Prowse wants to control the pace but Taylor is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Prowse dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A big left from Prowse misses.
Taylor moves out of range of the strikes.
Taylor moves forwards but Prowse connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Taylor moves away from the strike by Prowse.
Prowse gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Taylor looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor postures up and lands a big shot to Prowse's brow.
Taylor tries to free his leg and advance position but Prowse is retaining full guard.
Taylor preventing the sweep.
Prowse working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Taylor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Taylor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Taylor stopping the sweep attempt from Prowse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prowse looking for a guillotine here but Taylor defends easily.
Prowse keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Taylor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Prowse is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Prowse looking for a triangle here. Taylor is fighting it but it looks tight! Prowse pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Taylor is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tyson Prowse!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pat Stropolis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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191 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Thompson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pat Stropolis!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thompson throws a leg kick but Stropolis checks it.
Stropolis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stropolis avoids a kick to the body.
Thompson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thompson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stropolis wants to clinch.
Stropolis misses with a double jab.
Thompson throws a body kick that misses.
Stropolis misses with a double jab.
Thompson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Stropolis looks gassed!
Stropolis has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Thompson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson takes the fight into the clinch.
Thompson tries a knee to the head but Stropolis blocks it.
Thompson is struggling to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stropolis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thompson just leaning against Stropolis, taking a breather.
Stropolis can't break the clinch.
Thompson lands a nice knee to the body.
Stropolis wants a takedown but no success here.
Stropolis takes a knee to the side of the body.
Thompson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stropolis's efforts to push away.
Thompson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Thompson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thompson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thompson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Stropolis up against the cage.
Stropolis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands a knee to the body.
Thompson breaks the clinch.
Stropolis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Thompson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thompson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pat Stropolis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson digs a good hook to Stropolis's body.
Thompson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stropolis back to the cage. Thompson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Thompson scores with a nice body kick.
Thompson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thompson pushes Stropolis away with a front kick.
Stropolis tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stropolis takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Thompson connects with a leg kick. Stropolis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thompson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stropolis, pushing him back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Thompson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Thompson with a knee to the head.
Thompson lands a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thompson obliges.
Thompson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Thompson gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Thompson working Stropolis over with knees to the body.
Thompson lands a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson slowing the pace effectively.
Thompson landing knees to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson just leaning against Stropolis, taking a breather.
Thompson lands a nice knee to the body.
Thompson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thompson closes the distance and pushes Stropolis back into the cage.
Thompson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Thompson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stropolis in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Thompson crunches a lovely knee into Stropolis's ribcage.
Stropolis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thompson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thompson.
Stalling in the clinch from Thompson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Thompson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Thompson doesn't manage to clinch there - Stropolis circles away.
Mike Thompson is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Thompson.
Stropolis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thompson defends it nicely.
Thompson is looking to slow Stropolis down with leg kicks.
Thompson clinches up with Stropolis and pushes him back against the cage.
Thompson stalling.
Thompson lands a good knee to the midsection. Stropolis won't want to take too many of those.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thompson.
Thompson landing knees to the head.
Thompson lands a knee to the head.
Stropolis is rocked!
Stropolis is breathing heavily.
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!
Thompson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stropolis is still on wobbly legs! Can Thompson finish him?
Thompson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thompson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stropolis can do to turn this around?
Thompson lands a right hook to the body.
Thompson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thompson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thompson clinches up with Stropolis and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson stalling against the cage.
Thompson landing knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Thompson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Thompson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thompson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thompson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Stropolis seems to have recovered his senses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thompson obliges.
Stropolis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thompson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thompson leaning against his opponent.
Thompson lands a good knee to the midsection. Stropolis won't want to take too many of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson lands a nice elbow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Thompson.
Mike Thompson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thompson keeps control of Stropolis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stropolis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thompson is struggling to control the position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Thompson.
Thompson throws a body punch but Stropolis moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Stropolis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thompson scoring well with a low kick there.
Thompson is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thompson. Stropolis does a little dance to reset his feet.
That kick from Thompson tenderised Stropolis's leg. Stropolis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thompson feints and then cracks Stropolis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stropolis down.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stropolis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thompson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stropolis will feel that in the morning.
Thompson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stropolis's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson moves into the clinch successfully.
Thompson connects with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thompson.
Thompson with a knee to the head.
Thompson is struggling to control the position.
Thompson prevents Stropolis from breaking the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thompson obliges.
Thompson lands a good knee to the midsection. Stropolis won't want to take too many of those.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Thompson.
Thompson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stropolis being controlled against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stropolis is defending well for now.
Thompson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Thompson.
Stropolis throws an overhand right that lands on Thompson's shoulder, as Thompson tries to avoid the shot.
Stropolis circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson connects with an inside leg kick.
Stropolis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thompson takes one on the button.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stropolis moves in looking to clinch but Thompson pushes him off.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thompson slows down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Thompson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Thompson tries to clinch up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stropolis. Thompson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thompson moves into the clinch successfully.
Stropolis is trying to push Thompson away but Thompson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stropolis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thompson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stropolis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stropolis avoids it.
Thompson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stropolis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stropolis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thompson moves in looking to clinch but Stropolis pushes him off.
Stropolis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Thompson.
Stropolis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stropolis keeps the fight on the outside.
Thompson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Stropolis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thompson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thompson. That's going to slow Stropolis down.
Thompson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Thompson tries to clinch up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Thompson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Thompson delivers a nice body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stropolis crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Thompson - the referee stops the clock and Stropolis gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Thompson. Stropolis manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Thompson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stropolis's calf.
Thompson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thompson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Stropolis if he has to take too many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stropolis was well out of range. Poor timing from Thompson.
Thompson throws a series of punches but Stropolis avoids them all with ease.
Stropolis has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Thompson.
Thompson slips a jab and a cross from Stropolis.
Stropolis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thompson throws a body punch but Stropolis moves out of range.
Mike Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thompson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thompson. That's going to slow Stropolis down.
Stropolis tries to clinch up but Thompson circles away and keeps his distance.
Stropolis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stropolis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stropolis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thompson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Stropolis tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stropolis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thompson can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stropolis tests Thompson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thompson.
Stropolis missing with a left hand there. Thompson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thompson rushes Stropolis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thompson keeps control of Stropolis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thompson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thompson tries a knee to the head but Stropolis blocks it.
Thompson slowing the pace effectively.
Thompson keeps control of Stropolis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thompson lands a knee to the body.
Thompson working Stropolis over with knees to the body.
Thompson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stropolis in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Thompson prevents Stropolis from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson stalls.
Thompson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Thompson scores with a knee to the head.
Thompson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson moves into the clinch.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stropolis avoids it.
Stropolis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thompson tries to land knees in the clinch but Stropolis avoids the damage to the body.
Stropolis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stropolis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thompson has Stropolis pushed against the cage.
Thompson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Thompson clearly takes 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.
Stropolis misses with a double jab.
Thompson thuds his shin into the meat of Stropolis's side.
An inside leg kick lands from Thompson.
Thompson keeps Stropolis at a distance using the push kick.
Thompson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thompson has Stropolis up against the cage in a clinch.
Thompson has Stropolis pressed against the cage.
Stropolis is trying to push Thompson away but Thompson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stropolis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thompson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thompson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson with a knee to the head.
Stropolis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thompson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stropolis lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Thompson lands a good knee to the midsection. Stropolis won't want to take too many of those.
Thompson with a knee to the head.
Stropolis breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Thompson.
Stropolis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crunch! Thompson slams his shin into Stropolis's torso.
Nice body kick from Thompson.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Thompson.
Stropolis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thompson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throws a head kick but Stropolis moves out of range.
Thompson throws a wild body kick that Stropolis sees coming a mile off.
Stropolis swinging wildly here.
Stropolis looks to land a right hand but Thompson moved out of range.
Stropolis blocks a head kick by Thompson.
A bone on bone clash there as Thompson blocks the leg kick.
Thompson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Stropolis misses.
Thompson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thompson forces Stropolis back against the cage and clinches.
Thompson stalling the fight.
Thompson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thompson misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson takes one to the side of the head.
Stropolis misses with a wild combination.
Pat Stropolis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thompson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thompson.
Stropolis throws a push kick but Thompson slaps the foot to one side.
Stropolis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thompson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thompson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nice body kick from Thompson.
Stropolis throws a hook but Thompson blocks it.
Thompson scores with a spinning back kick!
Thompson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thompson misses with an uppercut. Stropolis saw that one coming.
Thompson connects with a leg kick. Stropolis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thompson.
Thompson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stropolis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thompson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stropolis is out of range and Thompson settles back down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by Thompson.
Thompson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thompson wants it to stay on the feet.
Stropolis throws a looping overhand right but Thompson ducks down to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thompson.
Thompson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Thompson lands a nice looking body shot.
Thompson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stropolis.
A good leg kick by Thompson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stropolis crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Thompson - the referee stops the clock and Stropolis gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Thompson. Stropolis manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Thompson had his way with Pat Stropolis in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Thompson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thompson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stropolis.
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Stropolis is just out of range.
Stropolis might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Stropolis misses with a double jab.
Stropolis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stropolis tries to clinch there but Thompson circles away.
Stropolis throws a low kick, looking for Thompson's leg but Thompson calmly moves out of range.
Thompson keeps Stropolis at a distance using the push kick.
Thompson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thompson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stropolis was well out of range. Poor timing from Thompson.
Thompson connects with an inside leg kick.
Thompson forces Stropolis back against the cage and clinches.
Stropolis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thompson is defending well.
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.
Thompson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stropolis is trying to break the clinch but Thompson is controlling him.
Thompson just leaning against Stropolis, taking a breather.
Thompson looking to slow down the pace here.
Thompson stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Thompson.
Stropolis moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses.
Thompson scoring well with a low kick there.
Thompson moves out of range of the strikes.
Thompson misses with a body kick.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Stropolis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throws a leg kick which misses Stropolis's front leg but catches the back leg as Stropolis tries to avoid it.
Thompson scores with a nice body kick.
Thompson is looking to wear down Stropolis with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Thompson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thompson connects with a crisp jab.
Thompson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thompson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thompson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A punch combination from Stropolis misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson scores with a spinning back kick!
Thompson clinches up with Stropolis and pushes him back against the cage.
Thompson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Stropolis up against the cage.
Thompson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stropolis is defending well for now.
A knee to the head by Thompson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stropolis takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stropolis misses with a punch on the inside.
Knees to the body from Thompson.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thompson obliges.
Thompson stalling in the clinch.
Thompson tries to land knees in the clinch but Stropolis avoids the damage to the body.
Stropolis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thompson defending well as Stropolis loads up on a big left hand.
Stropolis looks to land a combination but Thompson avoids it well.
Stropolis gets tackled into the cage by Thompson. Thompson maintains the clinch.
Stropolis wants a takedown.
Thompson tries to land knees in the clinch but Stropolis avoids the damage to the body.
Thompson lands a good knee to the midsection. Stropolis won't want to take too many of those.
Mike Thompson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thompson lands a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stropolis in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Thompson scores a nice knee to the body.
Thompson with a knee to the head.
Stropolis can't break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson lands a knee to the body.
Thompson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Thompson lands a good knee to the midsection. Stropolis won't want to take too many of those.
Thompson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Thompson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pat Stropolis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thompson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Thompson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thompson 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 50:44
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 50:44
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Thompson!
Mike Thompson is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Mike Thompson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Siuta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rabesandratana Randreanaivo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Siuta's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, "Rise" by The Flobots. Randreanaivo has chosen Insane Clown Posse - Another Love Song as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jay Siuta!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rabesandratana Randreanaivo!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randreanaivo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Siuta sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Randreanaivo somewhat.
Randreanaivo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Siuta sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Randreanaivo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Siuta as he jumps to the side.
Jay Siuta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rabesandratana Randreanaivo.
A slow jab from Siuta misses its intended target.
Randreanaivo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Randreanaivo shoots in looking for a takedown but Siuta manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Randreanaivo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Siuta swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Randreanaivo counter with a right hand.
Siuta connects with a solid leg kick.
Siuta looks to score with a jab to the body but Randreanaivo is just out of range.
Randreanaivo takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Siuta misses with an uppercut.
Siuta keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Randreanaivo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Siuta tries to avoid it but Randreanaivo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Siuta to the ground. Siuta escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A jab from Siuta misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randreanaivo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Siuta.
Randreanaivo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Randreanaivo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Siuta can't escape the position.
Siuta takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Randreanaivo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Randreanaivo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Randreanaivo goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Siuta turns into him and now he's in Randreanaivo's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Randreanaivo working for a triangle but Siuta defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siuta keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Randreanaivo's head.
Randreanaivo looking to control.
Randreanaivo looking for a sweep. Not yet Randreanaivo, not yet.
Siuta stands up over Randreanaivo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Randreanaivo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Siuta's guard.
Siuta keeping full guard, as Randreanaivo tries to pass.
Randreanaivo trying to control but Siuta is working from the bottom.
Randreanaivo stopping the sweep attempt from Siuta.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siuta pulls Randreanaivo in close to his closed guard and prevents Randreanaivo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Siuta trying to control the position.
Randreanaivo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We're going to have a standup here because Jay Siuta wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Siuta just misses with a punch to the body.
Randreanaivo tries to move into range but Siuta moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Randreanaivo slips a jab from Siuta.
Siuta lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Rabesandratana Randreanaivo has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siuta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters circling - Siuta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Siuta. Randreanaivo does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Siuta tries to sprawl but Randreanaivo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Randreanaivo trying to control from half guard but Siuta is working away.
Randreanaivo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Siuta kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Randreanaivo is working for an americana but Siuta has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Randreanaivo was thinking about the submission.
Randreanaivo with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Randreanaivo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Siuta is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Randreanaivo, into his guard.
Siuta 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jay Siuta will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rabesandratana Randreanaivo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Randreanaivo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Randreanaivo is looking to clinch but Siuta is avoiding it.
Randreanaivo shoots in and drives through. Siuta sprawls well.
Randreanaivo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Siuta.
A nice inside leg kick there by Siuta. That's going to slow Randreanaivo down.
Siuta throws a left and a right that both miss
and Randreanaivo counters with a takedown into side control.
Siuta takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
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!
Randreanaivo scores with punches from side control.
Randreanaivo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Siuta knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Siuta struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randreanaivo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Siuta rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Randreanaivo's guard! Nice work there by Siuta!
Siuta trying to control but Randreanaivo is working from the bottom.
Siuta working some strikes from top position.
Siuta is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Randreanaivo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Siuta is aware though and is defending well.
Siuta drops back looking for a leg! Randreanaivo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Randreanaivo manages to kick Siuta off! Siuta jumps back into Randreanaivo's guard.
Rabesandratana Randreanaivo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Randreanaivo thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randreanaivo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Siuta manages to get himself to full guard.
Siuta working a defensive guard here.
Siuta is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Randreanaivo defends well.
Randreanaivo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Siuta is keeping the position for now.
Randreanaivo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Siuta is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randreanaivo wants to control but Siuta is keeping him busy.
Randreanaivo throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Siuta struggling a bit here.
Randreanaivo lands a few punches from side control.
Randreanaivo wants to control but Siuta is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randreanaivo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Randreanaivo is staying tight to Siuta's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Randreanaivo trying to control the position but Siuta is working away.
Siuta is looking to reverse the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rabesandratana Randreanaivo was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Siuta just misses with a punch to the body.
Siuta looks to throw the jab but Randreanaivo is out of range.
Siuta slaps away a takedown attempt from Randreanaivo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Siuta cracks a nice hook into Randreanaivo's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rabesandratana Randreanaivo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rabesandratana Randreanaivo's cut.
That's time! Siuta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Siuta slips a jab and a cross from Randreanaivo.
Siuta lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice uppercut lands for Siuta. That snapped Randreanaivo's head back.
Siuta turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Randreanaivo blocks a head kick by Siuta.
Rabesandratana Randreanaivo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Siuta shoots in and drives through. Randreanaivo sprawls well.
Randreanaivo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Randreanaivo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Siuta avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Randreanaivo.
Siuta trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Randreanaivo manages to pass to mount!
Siuta is desperately trying to improve his position but Randreanaivo has a good base and remains in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randreanaivo looking to finish Siuta with some ground and pound. This is bad for Siuta!
Siuta is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Randreanaivo wants to control but instead Siuta manages to regain half guard.
Siuta on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Randreanaivo is keen to just control but Siuta is a slippery customer.
Randreanaivo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Siuta has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Siuta is staying active underneath Randreanaivo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siuta is looking for a sweep. Randreanaivo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Randreanaivo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Siuta makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Siuta.
Randreanaivo trying to control but Siuta is working from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Rabesandratana Randreanaivo hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Randreanaivo tries for a takedown but Siuta circles away easily
and Siuta counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siuta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Randreanaivo was well out of range. Poor timing from Siuta.
Siuta throws a nice inside leg kick.
Siuta misses with a low kick.
A jab from Siuta misses.
Randreanaivo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Siuta tries to avoid it but Randreanaivo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Siuta to the ground. Siuta escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Randreanaivo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Siuta.
Randreanaivo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Randreanaivo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Siuta sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Randreanaivo prevents Siuta from improving his position.
Siuta is staying active underneath Randreanaivo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randreanaivo trying to mount his opponent but Siuta defends it.
Randreanaivo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Randreanaivo trying to mount his opponent but Siuta defends it.
Siuta has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Randreanaivo is working away from the top position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Randreanaivo is looking to stall here but Siuta recovers full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Randreanaivo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Siuta is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Randreanaivo, into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rabesandratana Randreanaivo really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rabesandratana Randreanaivo'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.
Randreanaivo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Randreanaivo misses with a takedown attempt - Siuta sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Randreanaivo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Siuta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Randreanaivo manages to avoid it.
Randreanaivo shoots in looking for a takedown but Siuta manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Randreanaivo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Siuta scores with a crisp jab that stopped Randreanaivo in his tracks.
Randreanaivo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Siuta pinned against the cage. Siuta gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jay Siuta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rabesandratana Randreanaivo.
Siuta lands a nice shot to the body.
Randreanaivo is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siuta wants to land a leg kick but Randreanaivo is out of range.
Randreanaivo scores with a takedown into Siuta's guard.
Randreanaivo tries to free his leg and advance position but Siuta is retaining full guard.
Siuta trying to control the position.
Siuta looking for a guillotine here but Randreanaivo defends easily.
Siuta keeping moving, preventing Randreanaivo from controlling successfully.
Siuta 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randreanaivo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Randreanaivo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Randreanaivo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Randreanaivo distracts Siuta with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Randreanaivo stopping the sweep attempt from Siuta.
Randreanaivo trying to control but Siuta is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rabesandratana Randreanaivo.
Siuta lands with an uppercut that bounces Randreanaivo off the cage and back into range.
Siuta throws a right and a left that Randreanaivo avoids nicely.
Siuta lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Siuta throws a jab when Randreanaivo was well out of range.
Siuta decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Siuta trying to pass the guard but Randreanaivo defending well.
Randreanaivo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Randreanaivo trying to keep a closed guard but Siuta is proving a slippery customer.
Randreanaivo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Siuta is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randreanaivo wants to sweep here but Siuta controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Siuta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Randreanaivo is keeping the position for now.
Siuta throwing strikes but missing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Randreanaivo 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.
Siuta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Randreanaivo's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Randreanaivo is adopting a defensive guard.
Siuta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Randreanaivo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Siuta had his way with Rabesandratana Randreanaivo in that round.
The cut man is working on Rabesandratana Randreanaivo's cut.
That's time! Siuta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Randreanaivo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Siuta, pushing him back against the cage.
Siuta breaks from the clinch.
Randreanaivo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Randreanaivo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Siuta sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Siuta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Randreanaivo was well out of range. Poor timing from Siuta.
Randreanaivo shoots in looking for a takedown. Siuta tries to sprawl out of it but Randreanaivo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Siuta manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jay Siuta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rabesandratana Randreanaivo.
Randreanaivo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Siuta.
Siuta dips to his left and cracks Randreanaivo with an uppercut!
Randreanaivo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Siuta.
Randreanaivo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randreanaivo shoots in for a takedown but Siuta shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Randreanaivo is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Randreanaivo throws a low kick, looking for Siuta's leg but Siuta calmly moves out of range.
Siuta lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Randreanaivo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Siuta can't do much from the bottom here.
Siuta gets back to half guard.
Siuta moves into full guard.
Randreanaivo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Siuta is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Siuta has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randreanaivo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Randreanaivo keeping moving, preventing Siuta from controlling successfully.
Randreanaivo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Siuta manages to get himself to full guard.
Siuta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Siuta wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Randreanaivo is now in half guard.
Randreanaivo wants to control but Siuta is keeping him busy.
Siuta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randreanaivo is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Randreanaivo trying to control but Siuta is working from the bottom.
Siuta trying to control the position.
Randreanaivo tries to free his leg and advance position but Siuta is retaining full guard.
Randreanaivo trying to control but Siuta is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siuta is trying to keep Randreanaivo in close.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jay Siuta just wasn't active enough.
Randreanaivo shoots in looking for a takedown. Siuta tries to sprawl out of it but Randreanaivo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Siuta manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Siuta with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Randreanaivo moves out of range of the body kick.
Siuta lands a right hook to the body.
Siuta's corner calls for a 1-2. Siuta obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Siuta takes a swing at Randreanaivo's ribcage but misses.
Randreanaivo moves out of range of the body kick from Siuta.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Siuta fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Randreanaivo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Siuta showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Siuta 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 48:47
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 48:47
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Siuta!
Jay Siuta is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Jay Siuta thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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