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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rank Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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210 lbs
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210 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rank Gracie! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimbo Slice! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Slice fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Slice misses with a two punch combination.
Slice misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Slice throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Slice misses with a double jab
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Slice falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Slice throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot. Gracie throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Gracie slips under a jab. Jimbo Slice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Slice misses with a looping right. Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slice.
Slice misses with a lunging right hand
and Gracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Gracie misses with a looping right. Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Slice throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease. Slice's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gracie connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Slice scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like Jimbo Slice has been cut. Gracie missing with a left hand there. Slice was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Slice swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand. Gracie misses with a looping right. Slice throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Slice moves away from the strike by Gracie. Slice misses with a combination
letting Gracie counter with a right hand. Slice looks gassed! Slice throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gracie counters with a nice right hand that sends Slice toppling to the canvas! Slice scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Gracie finish him?! Gracie is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Gracie feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Slice sprawling to the canvas! Slice rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Gracie finish him?!
Slice is rocked! The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Slice is still on wobbly legs! Can Gracie finish him? Slice misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Slice seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gracie cracks Slice with a hook to the temple - Slice is on wobbly legs here! Gracie swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Slice falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Gracie wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rank Gracie!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Strifes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tristan Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Robinson's choice of entrance music: Run This Town. Tristan Robinson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 cm
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210 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
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205 lbs
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Good takedowns
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob Strifes! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tristan Robinson! The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Strifes pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Robinson back to the cage. Strifes follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Tristan Robinson has been cut. Strifes closes the distance and clinches. Robinson tries a body shot but Strifes blocks it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Robinson prevents Strifes from breaking the clinch. Robinson tries a knee to the head but Strifes blocks it.
Robinson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Robinson tries to break the clinch but Strifes is controlling the position. Robinson trying to land knees to the body.
Strifes is trying to push Robinson away but Robinson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Strifes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Robinson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Robinson can't break the clinch.
Robinson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Robinson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Jacob Strifes has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Robinson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Strifes prevents it.
Robinson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round. Strifes is looking to clinch but Robinson is avoiding it.
Strifes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Robinson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Robinson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Strifes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Strifes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Robinson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Strifes looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Robinson is avoiding damage well.
Strifes tries to advance position but instead Robinson slips a leg back in to half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Strifes misses with a head shot. Robinson uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Strifes wants to stand but Robinson has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Strifes trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Strifes is working Robinson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Strifes tries to free his leg and advance position but Robinson is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Robinson keeping moving, preventing Strifes from controlling successfully. Robinson wants to stand and escape but Strifes is having none of it. Strifes wants to stand but Robinson has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Strifes lands a couple of elbows. Strifes has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Robinson is proving hard to escape from. Strifes postures up in Robinson's guard and throws a big left but Robinson blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Robinson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Strifes has gone for a leg lock! Robinson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Strifes's guard. Robinson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Robinson lands a couple of decent looking shots. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Robinson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Robinson forces his way into half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Strifes dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Strifes closes the distance and clinches. Robinson tries to circle away but Strifes has him pinned against the cage. Robinson is trying to push Strifes away but Strifes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. A head punch on the inside from Robinson fails to land. Robinson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Robinson wants a takedown but no success here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Robinson tries to circle away but Strifes has him pinned against the cage. Strifes can't break the clinch.
Robinson lands a damaging elbow. Strifes tightens his grip and picks Robinson up, before dumping him to the ground. Robinson manages to land in guard. Strifes has gone for a leg lock! Robinson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Strifes's guard. Robinson is pushing down on Strifes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Strifes is fighting to maintain full guard but Robinson has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round. Robinson stops Strifes from getting back to his feet.
Robinson scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Strifes is trying to stand up here but Robinson is controlling him well. Strifes wants to control the action here but instead Robinson manages to pass to full mount! Robinson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The referee warns Strifes that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Robinson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Strifes hang on?
Strifes is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A big strike lands for Robinson! That's really hurt Strifes and he's turned his back - Robinson keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Robinson jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tristan Robinson! Tristan Robinson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mystikal Jericho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenzo Higashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenzo Higashi will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mystikal Jericho! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenzo Higashi! The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Higashi throws a quick inside leg kick. Jericho takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jericho misses with the combination.
Higashi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Higashi lands a big head kick that sends Jericho tumbling to the mat! Higashi takes a step backwards and waves Jericho back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Jericho is rocked! 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! Jericho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Higashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Jericho. Oh Jericho is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Higashi throws a sloppy head kick and Jericho moves out of range easily. Higashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jericho tried to score with a low kick but Higashi checks it. Jericho seems to have got his legs back now. Higashi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jericho.
Higashi lands a left and a right that send Jericho crashing to the mat, dazed. Higashi thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! Higashi throws an overhand right that has Jericho reeling! Higashi follows up with more punches and Jericho is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kenzo Higashi! A very excited looking Kenzo Higashi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heimo Saari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ezio Buzzetta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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189 cm
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212 lbs
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219 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Heimo Saari! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ezio Buzzetta! The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Saari looks to score with a jab to the body but Buzzetta is just out of range. Left hook, right uppercut from Saari. Buzzetta throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. A left lands for Saari. Buzzetta should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Buzzetta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saari throws a series of punches but Buzzetta avoids them all with ease. Buzzetta walks into a straight right hand from Saari. Saari throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Buzzetta. Saari punishes Buzzetta's body with a nice straight punch. Some wild striking there from Saari.
Buzzetta throws a nice looking combination but Saari bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Buzzetta tries to bum rush Saari with a series of wild strikes but Saari uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Buzzetta shoots in looking for a takedown. Saari tries to sprawl out of it but Buzzetta keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Saari manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Buzzetta throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Saari counters with a lovely shot to the body. Buzzetta misses with the combination.
Buzzetta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round. Saari lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Buzzetta tries for a takedown but Saari sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Buzzetta forces Saari back against the cage and clinches. Buzzetta is trying to break the clinch but Saari is controlling him. Buzzetta has Saari pressed against the cage, preventing Saari from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Saari is pressed up against the cage. Buzzetta has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Saari down to the mat. Saari avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Heimo Saari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezio Buzzetta. Saari displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Saari throws a series of punches but Buzzetta moves out of range. Buzzetta throws a nice looking combination but Saari bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Some wild striking there from Buzzetta.
Saari is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Buzzetta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Saari as he jumps to the side. 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! Saari rushes Buzzetta with punches - Buzzetta moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Buzzetta goes down! Saari follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heimo Saari! Heimo Saari took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Catch Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paladin Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Rocha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paladin Steel! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felix Rocha! The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rocha dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Steel. That did some damage! Rocha looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Steel fails with a takedown attempt. Rocha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Steel fails miserably with a takedown attempt. A head kick misses from Rocha. Steel tries to clinch up but Rocha circles away and keeps his distance. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rocha.
Steel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rocha. Felix Rocha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rocha misses with a body kick. Rocha looks for the body kick but Steel saw that one coming. Rocha tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Steel is able to avoid easily. Steel shoots for a double leg takedown but Rocha sprawls well. He's pushed Steel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paladin Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him. Rocha swings away with a leg kick that misses. Steel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rocha avoids it really well and circles away. The fight stays on the outside here - Steel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round. Steel is looking to clinch. Rocha throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Rocha attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Rocha throws a head kick but Steel moves out of range.
Rocha tries a head kick but it misses.
Steel misses with a takedown attempt and Rocha counters with a good low kick that Steel was not able to check. Rocha throws the kick towards the body but Steel avoids it. Rocha buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Steel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Rocha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Steel blocks a head kick by Rocha.
Rocha turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Rocha looks to land a body kick but Steel moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Steel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rocha but Rocha pushes him off and we're back to square one. Steel is breathing heavily. Steel moves out of range of the body kick from Rocha.
Steel shoots for a double leg takedown but Rocha sprawls well. He's pushed Steel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Rocha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rocha. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rocha cracks the inside of Steel's front leg. An inside leg kick lands from Rocha. A nice leg kick lands there from Rocha. Steel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rocha can pounce on him.
Rocha attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Steel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rocha. Rocha tries a head kick but it misses.
Rocha finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Felix Rocha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Rocha wants to slow Steel down by chopping away at his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A chopping leg kick lands by Rocha. Rocha throws a nice outside leg kick. Rocha throws a front kick that sends Steel stumbling back into the cage. Rocha fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Steel. Rocha connects with a leg kick. Steel looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Steel blocks a head kick by Rocha.
Rocha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rocha moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rocha turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Rocha lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Paladin Steel has been cut. Rocha lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Both fighters circling a little - Rocha finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. A decent looking body kick lands there for Rocha. Rocha scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rocha scores with a nice body kick.
Steel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. A nice inside leg kick there by Rocha. That's going to slow Steel down. Steel moves out of range of the body kick from Rocha.
That kick from Rocha tenderised Steel's leg. Steel is trying to keep his angry face on. A nice leg kick lands there from Rocha. Rocha thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Steel if he has to take too many more of those.
Steel steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rocha. That one must have hurt. Rocha connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Steel will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Rocha looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Steel on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Rocha throws a head kick but Steel moves out of range.
Steel checks a leg kick. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rocha. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Rocha dominated that round. The cut man is working on Paladin Steel'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.
Steel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rocha. Rocha misses with a low kick as Steel jumps back. Paladin Steel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Rocha throws a front kick aimed at Steel's knee but Steel avoids it well. Rocha takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Steel blocks a head kick by Rocha.
Rocha throws a head kick but Steel moves out of range.
Rocha scores with a push kick. Rocha fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Felix Rocha seems to be getting the better of the standup. Steel shoots in but no luck this time. Steel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. That kick from Rocha tenderised Steel's leg. Steel is trying to keep his angry face on. Rocha looks to land a body kick but Steel moved away. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Rocha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Rocha scores with a spinning back kick! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Steel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rocha. This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Steel. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. A solid leg kick lands there for Rocha.
That's one minute gone in the round. Steel takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rocha lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Steel blocks a head kick by Rocha.
Rocha throws a quick inside leg kick. Rocha has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A solid body kick from Rocha. Rocha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rocha throws a head kick but Steel moves out of range.
Steel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Steel checks a leg kick nicely. Rocha lands a high kick!
Rocha misses with a low kick as Steel jumps back. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A clash of legs there as Steel blocks the low kick. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rocha lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Steel has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Steel and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rocha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rocha lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Steel has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Steel and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rocha in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Steel blocks the body kick.
Steel fails in his attempt to clinch. Rocha pushes Steel away with a front kick. Steel moves out of range as Rocha throws a body kick.
Horrible takedown by Steel or perhaps it was just good defense by Rocha which made him look bad. Steel avoids the head kick by Rocha.
Rocha looks for the body kick but Steel saw that one coming. Steel tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Rocha throws a nice head kick!
Steel moves out of range as Rocha throws a body kick.
Steel checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Steel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Rocha throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Steel with a poor takedown and Rocha makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paladin Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him. Steel dives in and grabs Rocha's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rocha pushes down on Steel's head and hops out. Rocha lands with a thumping leg kick.
Steel tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Steel on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rocha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Rocha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Rocha throws a head kick that misses. Rocha scores with a head kick.
Steel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Steel crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rocha - the referee stops the clock and Steel gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rocha. Steel manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rocha lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Rocha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A lazy body kick from Rocha and Steel counters by clinching up. Steel is trying to pull guard but Rocha has him pressed against the cage. Steel tries to pull guard but Rocha forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Rocha controlling the action here for a moment.
Steel is trying to drag Rocha to the mat but Rocha just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Rocha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Paladin Steel's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Rocha throws a head kick that misses. Rocha stuffs the takedown attempt from Steel. Steel gets slowly back to his feet. Steel moves out of range of the body kick from Rocha.
Rocha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Rocha looks for the body kick but Steel saw that one coming. Rocha throws a leg kick that is checked and Steel moves into the clinch. Steel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rocha smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paladin Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rocha throws a head kick but Steel moves out of range.
Rocha pivots, looking for a leg kick but Steel is out of range and Rocha settles back down. Steel tries to clinch up but Rocha circles away and keeps his distance. Steel throws a low kick, looking for Rocha's leg but Rocha calmly moves out of range. Rocha misses with a low kick as Steel jumps back. Rocha explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rocha, right into the meat.
Rocha pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Rocha turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Rocha throws the kick towards the body but Steel avoids it. A slapping leg kick lands for Rocha.
Rocha fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Steel.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Steel sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rocha misses with a low kick.
Rocha throws a quick inside leg kick. Rocha swings away with a leg kick that misses. Rocha delivers a nice body kick. Rocha lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Rocha throws a push kick but Steel slaps the foot to one side. Steel takes a kick to the side of the head. Steel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rocha circles away. Rocha thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Steel if he has to take too many more of those.
Rocha dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Steel. That did some damage! Rocha throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. A head kick misses from Rocha.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rocha lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Rocha thows a leg kick but Steel checks it and Steel counters by clinching up. Steel tries for a takedown but Rocha manages to get underhooks.
Rocha breaks the clinch.
Steel dives in and grabs Rocha's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rocha pushes down on Steel's head and hops out. Rocha misses with a head kick.
Rocha moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rocha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good leg kick by Rocha there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Steel blocks a head kick by Rocha.
Rocha throws a nice head kick!
Rocha misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Steel blocks a low kick nicely. Steel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Rocha throws a leg kick enabling Steel to counter with a crisp jab. Rocha looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Rocha throws a front kick aimed at Steel's knee but Steel avoids it well. Steel shoots in and drives through. Rocha sprawls well. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rocha lands with a slapping head kick. Steel scores with a three punch combo!
Rocha attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Steel fails with a takedown attempt. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Rocha fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Paladin Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Rocha scores with a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Felix Rocha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Rocha winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Rocha! A very excited looking Felix Rocha made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Blane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JC Liberatore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liberatore is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Notorious B.I.G - Kick In The Door. Jason Blane could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to JC Liberatore's chin.
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Blane! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, JC Liberatore! The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Blane walks forward, straight into a front kick from Liberatore. Liberatore will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Liberatore fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blane misses with a two punch combination.
Blane tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Liberatore manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Blane checks a low kick from Liberatore. Liberatore shoots in looking for a takedown but Blane manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Liberatore's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Blane throws a leg kick which misses Liberatore's front leg but catches the back leg as Liberatore tries to avoid it. A head kick misses from Liberatore. Liberatore tries a head kick but it misses.
Liberatore looks for a takedown but Blane sprawls well. Liberatore on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blane. Blane obviously looking to wear him down.
Liberatore throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Liberatore moves out of range of the body kick. Blane is looking to slow Liberatore down with leg kicks. Liberatore closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blane circles away. Jason Blane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JC Liberatore. Blane misses with a hook. Blane keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Blane fails with the takedown and Liberatore counters with a body kick that stops Blane in his tracks momentarily. Blane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blane scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Blane landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Well, if Blane is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Liberatore is trying to stand up here but Blane is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Blane content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Blane is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Liberatore doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Blane. Blane lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Blane is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Liberatore is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jason Blane!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ian Nolan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eulalio Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ian Nolan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eulalio Gonzalez! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nolan misses with a series of wild punches.
Nolan lands the left hand. Gonzalez shoots in and gets a takedown into Nolan's guard. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Nolan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gonzalez gets to his feet. Nolan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Gonzalez lands with a shot to the body. Gonzalez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gonzalez wants it to stay on the feet. Gonzalez pushes Nolan up against the cage in a clinch. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Gonzalez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nolan.
Gonzalez has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Nolan regains guard immediately. Gonzalez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gonzalez landing with the ground and pound. Gonzalez wants to control from the top but Nolan keeps moving. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gonzalez's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Nolan tries to land a sweep but no joy. Gonzalez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Gonzalez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Gonzalez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Gonzalez trying to control the action but Nolan is working from the bottom. Gonzalez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gonzalez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gonzalez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Gonzalez scoring with punches and elbows. Gonzalez cracks Nolan with a big elbow. Gonzalez lands a nice forearm strike. Gonzalez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nolan, who protects the arm well. Gonzalez has an Americana. Nolan didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Gonzalez is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Gonzalez hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Eulalio Gonzalez!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaito Rin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Maia! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kaito Rin! The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rin, as that shot connected.
Maia shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rin sprawls well. Rin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maia gets slowly back to his feet. Rin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Rin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Maia with a lazy takedown attempt and Rin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Ryan Maia has been cut. Rin throws a nice looking combination but Maia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Maia takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Maia gets a double leg takedown into Rin's guard. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Rin tries to land a sweep but no joy. Rin keeping full guard, as Maia tries to pass. Maia being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kaito Rin wasn't active enough on the ground. Rin thuds his right hand into Maia's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Maia takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Maia on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Maia misses with a takedown attempt and Maia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Maia. That's going to take a lot out of him. Maia misses with a takedown attempt and Rin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Maia is breathing heavily. Rin drops Maia with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Maia looks back up at him and smiles so Rin waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Maia is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Maia switches off momentarily and Rin cracks him with a monster right hand! Maia topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Rin dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Rin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kaito Rin! Kaito Rin is the new welterweight champion! Kaito Rin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maciej Dobrzynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Invictus Feliciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dobrzynski comes into the arena with Sabaton - Uprising blaring out of the sound system. Feliciano has chosen hollywood undead- undead as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maciej Dobrzynski! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Invictus Feliciano! The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dobrzynski shoots in for a takedown but Feliciano shows good takedown defense. Feliciano tries to clinch there but Dobrzynski circles away.
Feliciano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dobrzynski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Feliciano sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Feliciano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dobrzynski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Feliciano rushes Dobrzynski and presses him up against the cage. Dobrzynski misses with the head strike.
Feliciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Feliciano misses with a punch to the body.
Feliciano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dobrzynski is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Feliciano is defending well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maciej Dobrzynski. That's going to take a lot out of him. Feliciano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Feliciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Dobrzynski. Feliciano misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Feliciano. Feliciano misses with the head strike.
Feliciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A short left from Feliciano.
That's one minute gone in the round. Feliciano misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Feliciano scores with a nice short uppercut. Feliciano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Dobrzynski blocking some punches.
Feliciano lands a left hand.
Feliciano throws a head punch that misses. Dobrzynski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Feliciano gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Feliciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Feliciano misses with a body punch.
Feliciano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Feliciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Feliciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Feliciano. Feliciano tries to work over Dobrzynski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Dobrzynski blocks an uppercut.
Feliciano misses with a hook from the clinch. Dobrzynski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Feliciano pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dobrzynski circles away from the clinch attempt and Dobrzynski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dobrzynski. 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! The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Feliciano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dobrzynski. Dobrzynski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Dobrzynski is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dobrzynski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Maciej Dobrzynski wasn't doing enough on the ground. Feliciano lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Maciej Dobrzynski has been cut. Feliciano gets caught flat footed, as Dobrzynski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dobrzynski wants to control from the top but Feliciano keeps moving. Dobrzynski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Dobrzynski controlling from the top position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Invictus Feliciano dominated that round. The cut man is working on Maciej Dobrzynski's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dobrzynski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Feliciano sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Feliciano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Feliciano rushes Dobrzynski and presses him up against the cage. Feliciano misses with a short punch on the inside. Feliciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Feliciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch on the inside from Feliciano fails to land. Dobrzynski blocking some punches.
Feliciano has a couple of punches blocked by Dobrzynski.
Feliciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Feliciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dobrzynski is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Feliciano is defending well. Feliciano lands with a short shot to the head. Feliciano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Feliciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Feliciano misses with a hook from the clinch. A quick uppercut on the inside from Feliciano. Feliciano misses with a hook from the clinch. Feliciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Feliciano misses with a punch to the body.
Invictus Feliciano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Feliciano lands a body shot. A short left from Feliciano. A hook to the body from Feliciano.
Feliciano tries to throw a body punch but Dobrzynski avoids it by throwing Feliciano back against the cage. Dobrzynski is looking to take this one to the mat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maciej Dobrzynski. That's going to take a lot out of him. A nice right hand lands inside from Feliciano. 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! Feliciano digs a right hand into Dobrzynski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dobrzynski's gas tank. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Feliciano presses Dobrzynski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dobrzynski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Feliciano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dobrzynski backwards. A body shot lands from Feliciano.
Feliciano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dobrzynski backwards. Feliciano pushes Dobrzynski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Feliciano is leaning against Dobrzynski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Feliciano throws a head punch that misses. Feliciano presses Dobrzynski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Dobrzynski blocks a body shot from Feliciano. Feliciano lands a body shot. A shot in the inside from Feliciano. Feliciano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Feliciano lands with a short head shot on the inside. Feliciano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dobrzynski is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dobrzynski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dobrzynski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Feliciano. Feliciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Dobrzynski. A nice left hand lands by Feliciano.
Feliciano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dobrzynski backwards. Oh Dobrzynski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Dobrzynski prevents a body shot from Feliciano. Dobrzynski seems to have got his legs back now. A hook to the body from Feliciano.
Feliciano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dobrzynski. Feliciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dobrzynski's elbow. Feliciano lands with a short head shot on the inside. A hook to the body from Feliciano.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Feliciano misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A short left from Feliciano. Feliciano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Feliciano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dobrzynski backwards. A short right from Feliciano. Feliciano works on Dobrzynski's body with a couple of short punches. Feliciano working some nice short punches in the clinch. Feliciano lands an uppercut. Dobrzynski blocks an uppercut.
Feliciano misses with some punches.
Feliciano lands a nice shot to the body. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Feliciano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Dobrzynski blocks an uppercut.
Feliciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Nice body punch from Feliciano. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Invictus Feliciano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Maciej Dobrzynski's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dobrzynski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Feliciano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dobrzynski swats him away and circles back towards the center. Feliciano throws a nice looking combination but Dobrzynski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Feliciano rushes Dobrzynski and presses him up against the cage. Feliciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Dobrzynski controls his hands.
Feliciano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Feliciano lands a nice uppercut. Feliciano misses with the head strike.
Feliciano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dobrzynskis head. Feliciano has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Feliciano misses with the head strike.
Feliciano cracks Dobrzynski with a nice body shot. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Feliciano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Feliciano lands a hook to the side of the head. A short right from Feliciano. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Feliciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Feliciano gets through Dobrzynski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Feliciano can't find room to land a body shot as Dobrzynski controls the action.
Dobrzynski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Feliciano misses with a short punch on the inside. Dobrzynski blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Feliciano as the two fighters clinch.
Feliciano pushes Dobrzynski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Nice body punch from Feliciano. Dobrzynski takes a shot to the head. Feliciano tries to work over Dobrzynski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Feliciano misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Feliciano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Feliciano prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Good body shot from Feliciano.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Feliciano. Feliciano lands a right hand. Feliciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dobrzynski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Feliciano works on Dobrzynski's body with a couple of short punches. Feliciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dobrzynski blocking some punches.
Feliciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Dobrzynski controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Feliciano.
Feliciano misses with a hook from the clinch. Feliciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Feliciano tries a body shot but Dobrzynski blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A head punch on the inside from Feliciano fails to land. Dobrzynski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Feliciano. Feliciano working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Feliciano. Feliciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Feliciano throws a head punch that misses. Dobrzynski blocks an uppercut.
Dobrzynski blocks an uppercut.
Feliciano misses with the head strike.
Dobrzynski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Dobrzynski blocking some punches.
Feliciano prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Feliciano has a couple of punches blocked by Dobrzynski.
Feliciano lands with a left to the head. Feliciano working aggressively here.
Feliciano misses with some punches.
Feliciano has a couple of punches blocked by Dobrzynski.
Feliciano lands a hook that snaps the head of Dobrzynski backwards. Dobrzynski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Feliciano pulls him back up using the underhooks. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maciej Dobrzynski. That's going to take a lot out of him. Feliciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Dobrzynski. Dobrzynski blocks an uppercut.
Feliciano working aggressively here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Feliciano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dobrzynski backwards. 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! Feliciano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Feliciano misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Invictus Feliciano really dominated that round. The cut man is working on Maciej Dobrzynski's cut. That's time! Dobrzynski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Feliciano wants to clinch. Horrible takedown by Dobrzynski or perhaps it was just good defense by Feliciano which made him look bad. Maciej Dobrzynski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Feliciano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dobrzynski paws at him with a jab and circles away. Feliciano closes the distance looking to clinch and Dobrzynski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Feliciano won't be happy with that. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Feliciano is trying to buck Dobrzynski off. Feliciano on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Feliciano is not content to let Dobrzynski control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dobrzynski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dobrzynski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Dobrzynski trying to control the position but Feliciano is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Feliciano regains half guard, as Dobrzynski was trying to land strikes. Feliciano is trying to stand up here but Dobrzynski is controlling him well. Dobrzynski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Maciej Dobrzynski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Dobrzynski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Feliciano's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dobrzynski has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Dobrzynski wants to finish this one by submission but Feliciano is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dobrzynski. Dobrzynski controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dobrzynski looking for a guillotine from mount but Feliciano is having none of it. Dobrzynski jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Feliciano manages to avoid the submission attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maciej Dobrzynski had his way with Invictus Feliciano in that round. The cut man is working on Maciej Dobrzynski's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Dobrzynski fails with a takedown attempt. Dobrzynski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Feliciano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Feliciano tries to clinch but Dobrzynski moves away and Dobrzynski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Feliciano's guard. Dobrzynski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Dobrzynski trying to control the position from guard on top but Feliciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Feliciano wants to stand and escape but Dobrzynski is having none of it. Dobrzynski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Feliciano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dobrzynski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dobrzynski seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Maciej Dobrzynski wasn't doing enough on the ground. Dobrzynski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dobrzynski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Feliciano's waist but Feliciano gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dobrzynski off to one side. Feliciano tries to clinch up. Dobrzynski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Dobrzynski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Feliciano swivels and escapes. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maciej Dobrzynski. That's going to take a lot out of him. 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. Feliciano closes the distance and clinches. Feliciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Feliciano. Dobrzynski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Feliciano smiles and moves away.
Invictus Feliciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Feliciano tries to clinch but Dobrzynski is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dobrzynski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Dobrzynski swats away the attempt to clinch by Feliciano. Feliciano tries to clinch there but Dobrzynski circles away.
Dobrzynski throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Feliciano tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dobrzynski is in Feliciano's guard. Dobrzynski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Feliciano is looking to stand back up but Dobrzynski counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Feliciano. Feliciano is refusing to be controlled, as Dobrzynski sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dobrzynski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Feliciano is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Maciej Dobrzynski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Feliciano is defending against the submission attempts here by Dobrzynski.
Feliciano is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dobrzynski is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Feliciano! Dobrzynski landing shots from mount. Dobrzynski throws some wild stikes that Feliciano manages to avoid easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Dobrzynski lands a big elbow.
And that's the end of the fight! Maciej Dobrzynski showed his dominance in that final round. I think Feliciano has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 45:48 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 45:48 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 45:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Invictus Feliciano! Invictus Feliciano is the new middleweight champion! A victorious Invictus Feliciano 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Hollett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quatro Teenth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Man, I cannot wait 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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roger Hollett! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quatro Teenth! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hollett takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Teenth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Teenth tries to work over Hollett's front leg with a kick but Hollett checks it. A nice leg kick lands there from Teenth. Teenth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hollett. Hollett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Teenth.
Hollett looks to score with a jab to the body but Teenth is just out of range. Hollett looks to throw the jab but Teenth is out of range. Teenth throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hollett misses the shot to the body. Hollett avoids the head kick by Teenth.
Hollett throws out a loose jab but Teenth uses good head movement to avoid it. Hollett scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Teenth closes the distance and clinches. Teenth unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hollett lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Hollett managing to block the knees to the body from Teenth.
That's one minute gone in the round. Teenth jumps guard but Hollett stands there with Teenth around his waist. Teenth gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Teenth scores a nice knee to the body.
Teenth lands a knee to the body.
Teenth unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hollett lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Hollett is breathing heavily. Teenth tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Teenth looking to throw knees to the head but Hollett is blocking nicely.
Hollett tries to circle away but Teenth has him pinned against the cage. Hollett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Teenth lands a good knee to the midsection. Hollett won't want to take too many of those. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Teenth scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Roger Hollett has been cut. Teenth with a knee to the head.
Teenth is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hollett is defending well for now. Teenth throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hollett blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Teenth lands a good knee to the midsection. Hollett won't want to take too many of those. Teenth connects with a knee to the head.
Teenth tries for a takedown. No joy.
Teenth landing knees to the head.
Teenth misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hollett.
Teenth has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hollett uses from the top position. Hollett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Teenth bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hollett's guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Teenth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Hollett on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hollett tries to get out of the position. Teenth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Teenth trying to control the position from guard on top but Hollett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Teenth wants to pass the guard but Hollett is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Teenth pushes down on Hollett's leg and manages to get into half guard. Teenth is trying to control. Hollett wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Teenth controlling the action here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Teenth passes the guard and advances to mount! Teenth tries to control but Hollett wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hollett is trying to escape the mount.
Teenth thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Teenth controlling from the full mount. Teenth's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Teenth thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quatro Teenth dominated that round. The cut man is working on Roger Hollett's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Teenth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hollett looks to land a right hand but Teenth moved out of range. Hollett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Teenth sees it coming and avoids it easily. Hollett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. A thudding body kick lands there by Teenth!
Teenth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Teenth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Roger Hollett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Teenth scores with a leg kick.
Teenth scoring well with a low kick there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Teenth.
A nice inside leg kick there by Teenth. That's going to slow Hollett down. Good leg kick by Teenth there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Teenth cracks the inside of Hollett's front leg. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Hollett swats away the attempt to clinch by Teenth. Teenth scores with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Teenth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hollett. That did some damage! Teenth gets in close and instigates a clinch. Teenth pulls guard successfully.
Teenth has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Teenth is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Hollett rolls with it to try and escape but Teenth cranks on the arm and Hollett is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Quatro Teenth! Quatro Teenth is the new light heavyweight champion!
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