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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between David Marney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Villia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marney comes to the cage accompanied by Cant stop me now. David Marney has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Marney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Villia!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marney keeps the fight on the outside.
Marney throws a lazy uppercut
and Villia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Villia tries to clinch up but Marney circles away and keeps his distance.
Villia is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Marney throws an off balance right hand
and Villia counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Villia.
Marney breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marney will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Villia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marney swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marney falls off balance throwing a combination
and Villia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marney throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Villia counters with a nice body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Marney.
Marney misses with a left hand
and Villia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marney throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Villia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Villia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marney.
Marney throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Villia counters by clinching up.
Villia wants to break the clinch but can't.
Villia is trying to force a seperation but Marney has the dominant position.
Marney misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Villia will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Marney up against the cage.
Villia looking for a takedown.
Villia tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Villia is looking to break free of the clinch but Marney has double underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Marney.
Marney escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marney throws a left and a right that both miss
and Villia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Villia drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Marney throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marney throws an off balance right hand
and Villia counters with a three punch combo that has Marney backing up. Marney nods at Villia to acknowledge the strikes.
Marney is breathing heavily.
Marney misses with a few strikes there.
Villia is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Marney rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Villia counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villia shoots in but Marney avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Marney defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Villia.
David Marney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Villia.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marney misses with an uppercut
and Villia makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marney swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Villia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Villia wants to break free but Marney has control.
Villia is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Marney is trying to force a seperation but Villia has the dominant position.
Villia tries to land knees in the clinch but Marney avoids the damage to the body.
Marney missing with knees to the body.
Marney letting Villia take a breather here.
Villia can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marney gets underhooks to prevent Villia's takedown attempt.
Marney tries to break the clinch but Villia is controlling the position.
Villia is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marney is defending well for now.
Villia is looking to take this one to the mat.
Marney avoiding damage as Villia throws knees to the body.
Villia has had enough of the clinch but Marney keeps him there for the moment.
Villia is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Marney to keep the fight standing.
Villia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Villia on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Marney throws a lazy right hand but Villia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
David Marney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marney rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Villia counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marney moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Villia is rocked!
Marney throws a big shot that misses.
Villia is still on wobbly legs! Can Marney finish him?
Marney is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Villia's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Villia moves out of range of the strikes.
Marney looks to land a right hand but Villia moved out of range.
Villia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Villia misses with a takedown attempt - Marney sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marney misses the jab.
Villia has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Villia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Villia tries to close the distance and clinch but Marney swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Villia.
Nice sprawl there from Marney as Villia shoots in.
Villia with a nice cross.
Marney throws a nice looking combination but Villia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Villia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Villia slips a straight right by Marney.
Marney dodges the punch combination from Villia.
Villia clinches up with Marney and pushes him back against the cage.
Villia tries to break free but Marney pushes him back against the cage.
Villia wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marney has him pressed against the cage.
Villia is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Marney to keep the fight standing.
Villia looking for a takedown.
Marney breaks the clinch.
David Marney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Villia looks for a takedown but Marney sprawls well.
Marney throws a hook to the side of Villia's head but Villia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marney misses with an uppercut. Villia saw that one coming.
Marney misses with a hook. Villia ducked under it nicely.
Marney is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Marney missing with a left hand there. Villia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Villia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Villia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marney swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice sprawl there from Marney as Villia shoots in.
Villia ducks under a wild hook from Marney.
Villia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marney.
Villia dodges the punch combination from Marney.
A big left from Marney misses.
Villia slips under a jab.
Villia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marney.
Marney throws a right hand that Villia ducks under and follows up with a left that Villia also avoids with ease.
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 David Marney will probably get the nod.
That's time! Marney's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Villia closes the distance and clinches up with Marney, looking for a takedown. Villia pushes Marney against the cage but Marney circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Villia seems to have recovered his senses.
Marney swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Villia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Villia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marney throws an off balance right hand
and Marney takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A combination from Marney does no damage.
Marney misses with a right hand
and Villia counters with a left and a right that stings Marney.
Villia has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marney prevents the takedown attempt.
David Marney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Villia.
Marney is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Villia keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marney's efforts to push away.
Villia tries to land knees in the clinch but Marney avoids the damage to the body.
Marney is trying to force a seperation but Villia has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marney prevents Villia from breaking the clinch.
Villia changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Marney fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Villia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Marney keeps the fight on the outside.
Marney throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Villia counters with a nice uppercut.
Villia looks for a takedown but Marney sprawls well.
Marney misses with a left hand
and Villia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Villia shoots in for a takedown but Marney shows good takedown defense.
Marney lands a body shot.
Villia fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marney, pushing him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marney creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marney is trying to break the clinch but Villia has him pressed against the cage.
Villia is trying to pull guard but Marney turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Marney misses with a punch to the body.
Villia tries to pull guard but Marney holds him up against the cage and eventually Villia drops back down to his feet.
Marney wants to break the clinch but can't.
Villia avoids the elbow strike from Marney, against the cage.
Villia is trying to pull guard but Marney has him pressed against the cage.
Villia looking for a takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marney wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A bit of stalling here from Villia.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marney working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Villia tries to score a body lock takedown but Marney shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Marney tries to break free but Villia pushes him back against the cage.
Villia keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marney's efforts to push away.
Marney tries a knee to the head but Villia blocks it.
Villia working hard to break the clinch.
Marney tries to circle away but Villia has him pinned against the cage.
Villia tries to break the clinch but Marney is controlling the position.
Villia jumps guard but Marney stands there with Villia around his waist. Villia gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Villia.
Villia is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Marney is defending well.
Villia prevents Marney from breaking the clinch.
Villia tries to pull guard but Marney forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Marney is trying to break the clinch but Villia is controlling him.
Nice body punch from Marney - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Villia.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Villia can't get the takedown.
Villia blocking some punches.
A short right from Marney.
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 David Marney will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.
Villia shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marney sprawls well. Marney wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Villia gets slowly back to his feet.
David Marney is winning the standup battle so far.
Villia jabs Marney to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Villia.
Marney misses with a combination
and Villia moves into the clinch.
Villia fails to pull the fight into his guard.
David Marney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Villia.
Villia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Villia to work.
The crowd are getting on Villia's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Marney has Villia pressed against the cage, preventing Villia from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Marney lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marney wants to break the clinch but can't.
Marney breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marney misses with a left hand
and Villia counters by moving into the clinch.
Villia tries to score a body lock takedown but Marney shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Marney wants to get back to striking at distance but Villia won't allow it.
Villia drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Villia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Villia wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marney has him pressed against the cage.
Marney tries to circle away but Villia has him pinned against the cage.
Villia jumps into guard, dragging Marney to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marney throwing strikes from guard but Villia blocks nicely.
Villia working for a triangle but Marney defends it easily.
Marney trying to control but Villia is working from the bottom.
Villia working for submissions but it's allowed Marney to get to half guard.
Villia makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Villia.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marney trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Villia manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Marney knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Villia on the ground.
Marney is looking to stand up but Villia isn't so interested in that idea.
Marney controls Villia momentarily but Villia frees himself.
Anthony Villia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Villia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Marney might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marney utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Villia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Villia won't allow Marney to get back to his feet.
Villia wants to control from the top but Marney keeps moving.
Villia showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Anthony Villia wasn't active enough on the ground.
Villia lands with a nice body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Villia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Marney has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Anthony Villia!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thor Omega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Safertin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Safertin's choice of entrance music: You'll never walk alone. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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187 lbs
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178 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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BJJ White 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
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thor Omega!
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, Robert Safertin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Omega fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Safertin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thor Omega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Omega does it's job there.
Omega connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Safertin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Omega tries to sprawl but Safertin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Omega regains full guard. Nicely done.
Omega manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Safertin manages to get himself to full guard.
Omega controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Thor Omega just wasn't active enough.
Safertin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Omega cracks a nice hook into Safertin's ribs.
Omega scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Omega lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Omega fails to land with a series of punches.
Safertin darts in trying to clinch
and Omega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omega throws out a powerful jab.
Safertin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Omega lands a big uppercut and Safertin crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Safertin looks OK. Omega waves Safertin back to his feet!
Safertin is rocked!
Omega throws a pinpoint strike between Safertin's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Safertin crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Omega scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thor Omega!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Axel Ironside (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francois Permitis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Francois Permitis was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Axel Ironside!
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, Francois Permitis!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ironside moves into the clinch.
Permitis gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Permitis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ironside defends it well.
Ironside trying to hold on to Permitis's head to control him but Permitis postures up.
Ironside is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Permitis is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ironside throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Permitis is trying to work for a kimura but Ironside is defending well.
Permitis is looking to advance position but Ironside won't allow it.
Permitis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ironside is just riding it out for now. Permitis eventually gives up the hold.
Ironside punching from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Permitis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ironside throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Permitis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ironside has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ironside looking for submissions off his back.
Ironside actively working from the bottom here.
Permitis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Permitis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Permitis trying to mount his opponent but Ironside defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ironside is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ironside punching from the bottom.
Permitis wants to work for an arm triangle but Ironside is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ironside is pressing down on Permitis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ironside keeping moving, preventing Permitis from controlling successfully.
Ironside trying to control the position.
Ironside 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.
Ironside keeping moving, preventing Permitis from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironside is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ironside looking to hit a scissor sweep but Permitis is one step ahead there.
Permitis wants to control from the top but Ironside keeps moving.
Permitis is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ironside looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ironside trying to keep a closed guard but Permitis is proving a slippery customer.
Permitis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ironside looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Permitis has picked Ironside up and slammed him! Ironside can't keep hold of the triangle and Permitis manages to pass to side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Permitis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ironside knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ironside manages to work his way to half guard, despite Permitis's best efforts.
Permitis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ironside looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ironside actively working from the bottom here.
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!
Permitis seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ironside looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ironside has hold of Permitis's hands but Permitis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ironside is looking to improve his position.
Permitis lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Francois Permitis will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Permitis scores with a takedown into Ironside's guard.
Ironside throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Francois Permitis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ironside throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ironside not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Permitis wants to control from the top but Ironside keeps moving.
Ironside escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Permitis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Permitis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Permitis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Permitis trying to control but Ironside is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Permitis tries to free his leg and advance position but Ironside is retaining full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ironside has his foot on Permitis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Permitis works his way back into a safe position though.
Ironside tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Permitis drops back looking for a leg! Ironside is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ironside manages to kick Permitis off! Permitis jumps back into Ironside's guard.
Ironside tries to strike from the bottom.
Ironside wants to sweep here but Permitis controlling him for the moment.
Permitis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ironside has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Permitis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ironside manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Permitis manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Permitis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Permitis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ironside doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ironside manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Permitis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ironside gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ironside trying to control the position from guard on top but Permitis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Permitis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Permitis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Permitis is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironside trying to control but Permitis is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ironside looking to sit in guard and control but Permitis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ironside working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Permitis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Permitis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ironside has an active guard here but Permitis has managed to pass into half guard.
Permitis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ironside defends it well.
Permitis seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ironside is not content to let Permitis control the position.
Ironside looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ironside looking for submissions off his back.
Ironside actively working from the bottom here.
Permitis wants to pass to mount but Ironside is defending the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ironside is trying is best to control the position here.
Permitis trying to advance position but Ironside counters by regaining guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Permitis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Francois Permitis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ironside darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ironside tries to sprawl but Permitis drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Permitis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ironside looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ironside is looking to control Permitis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ironside avoid being mounted?
Permitis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ironside does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ironside keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Permitis frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironside is working to get back to half guard.
Ironside is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Ironside is looking to improve his position but Permitis isn't that keen on the idea.
The referee warns Ironside that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ironside is trying desperately to improve position.
Permitis scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ironside?
Permitis lands a heavy elbow.
Permitis swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ironside is now in Permitis's guard. A big mistake from Permitis there, giving up the dominant position!
Permitis throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ironside uses it to pass to side control.
Permitis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Permitis is trying to get back to half guard.
Ironside is looking to take a break and control but Permitis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Permitis gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Permitis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ironside postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ironside wants to control from the top but Permitis keeps moving.
Ironside chips away with some ground and pound.
Ironside stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Permitis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Permitis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ironside doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ironside manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironside passes into half guard.
Ironside is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Permitis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ironside wants to take a breather but Permitis is having none of it.
Ironside wants to free his trapped foot but Permitis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ironside trying to control the action but Permitis is working from the bottom.
Permitis tries to roll over but Ironside keeps him under control.
Ironside is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Permitis sees it coming and defends easily.
Permitis trying to control but Ironside postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ironside wants to control but Permitis is keeping him busy.
Permitis actively working from the bottom here.
Permitis is looking to escape.
Ironside trying to control the action but Permitis is working from the bottom.
Ironside is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Permitis is just riding it out for now. Ironside eventually gives up the hold.
Ironside prevents Permitis from improving his position.
Axel Ironside has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Francois Permitis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ironside trying to mount his opponent but Permitis defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Francois Permitis.
I've got Permitis 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Francois Permitis!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Francois Permitis made sure he mentioned 5th Round Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ici La Bas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Diaz (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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160 lbs
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165 lbs
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ici La Bas!
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, Nate Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. La Bas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz wants to control from the top but La Bas keeps moving.
La Bas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Diaz throwing strikes from guard but La Bas blocks nicely.
La Bas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
La Bas keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! La Bas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! La Bas has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Bas preventing the sweep.
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but La Bas defends easily.
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and La Bas defends well.
La Bas passes Diaz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
La Bas is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
La Bas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diaz has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
La Bas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diaz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diaz looks like he's trying to stand up.
La Bas passes to full mount!
La Bas looking to secure an arm triangle but Diaz defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Bas manages to capitalize on a mistake by Diaz to take his back!
La Bas looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Diaz taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ici La Bas!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Flintstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaws Talltree (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Talltree has chosen Jaws as his entrance music. Fred Flintstone has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fred Flintstone!
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, Jaws Talltree!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flintstone throws a hook but Talltree avoids it easily.
Talltree fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Flintstone has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice body punch from Flintstone.
Talltree with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Talltree throws a wild body kick that Flintstone sees coming a mile off.
Flintstone misses with an uppercut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Flintstone crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Talltree - the referee stops the clock and Flintstone gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Talltree. Flintstone manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Flintstone is breathing heavily.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Talltree throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Flintstone is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jaws Talltree!
Jaws Talltree took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'What's taller than me? I don't know. Maybe a tree.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anti Satosari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big John (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Satosari comes into the arena with Primo Victoria blaring out of the sound system. John has chosen Roy Jones Jr. Must have forgot. as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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199 lbs
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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
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anti Satosari!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big John!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Satosari moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
John blocks the body kick.
Satosari lands a glancing blow to the side of John's head.
Satosari lands with a slapping head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Satosari throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting John counter with a right hand.
John misses with a double jab.
John throws a leg kick but Satosari sees it coming and checks it nicely.
John scores a takedown into full mount!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Satosari avoids a series of strikes thrown by John.
Satosari tries to reverse the position but John maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Satosari tries to hold on but John postures up.
Satosari avoids a series of strikes thrown by John.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John looking to finish with strikes here!
John misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
John postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Satosari looks a forlorn figure.
Satosari working to try and regain half guard.
John lands a nice shot to the head.
John misses with a head shot.
Satosari takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
John misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, John cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Satosari is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
John throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Satosari because John loaded up on that one.
Satosari manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Satosari is doing well to control the position and prevent John from advancing to side control.
John throwing shots but Satosari is blocking nicely.
John missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. John lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
John with the ground and pound but Satosari uses the opportunity to regain guard.
John throwing strikes but missing.
John is looking to work some ground and pound but Satosari has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
John wants to pass the guard but Satosari is keeping the position.
John trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
John in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
John loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
John must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
John throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
John tries to free his leg and advance position but Satosari is retaining full guard.
Satosari is adopting a defensive guard.
John throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
John throws a big right hand that misses.
John throws a big elbow that misses.
Satosari is trying to control the position but John postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as John accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as John accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
John throwing strikes from guard but Satosari blocks nicely.
John is looking to work some ground and pound but Satosari has wrist control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Satosari is trying to control the position from the bottom.
John throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big John dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
John pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Satosari stuffs the takedown attempt from John. John gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick by John misses
enabling Satosari to counter with a crisp jab.
Satosari connects with a solid leg kick.
Satosari throws a quick inside leg kick.
Anti Satosari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
John throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Satosari looks for the body kick but John saw that one coming.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! John crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Satosari - the referee stops the clock and John gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Satosari. John manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Satosari tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. John manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
John shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. John showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Satosari keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Satosari makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Satosari.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as John accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
John throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Satosari works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Satosari working a defensive guard here.
John with a flurry of punches that miss.
John postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
John loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
John is looking to work some ground and pound but Satosari has wrist control.
John throws a big right hand that misses.
John in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
John throwing strikes from guard but Satosari blocks nicely.
John loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
John throws a big right hand that misses.
John trying to control the position from guard on top but Satosari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
John throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satosari utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
John throws a big elbow that misses.
John is fighting to break Satosari's control of his arms but Satosari is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
John in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
John postures up and lands a big shot to Satosari's brow.
Satosari working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from John.
Satosari preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
John throws a big elbow that misses.
John throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
John loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Satosari looking to control.
Satosari keeping moving, preventing John from controlling successfully.
Satosari has his hands on John's head, controlling 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. Anti Satosari wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Satosari throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and John counters with a left to the body.
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!
John throws a low kick but Satosari moves out of range easily.
John lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Satosari backs up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big John showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Satosari throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and John counters with a left and a right that stings Satosari.
John shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Oh Satosari is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Satosari has John pulled in close to control his posture.
Satosari seems to have got his legs back now.
John with a flurry of punches that miss.
John working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
John trying to control but Satosari is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as John accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
John cracks Satosari with a solid left hand.
John working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
John pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Satosari is keeping the position for now.
John throwing strikes from guard but Satosari blocks nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
John trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as John accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
John throws a big right hand that misses.
John landing some decent shots from guard.
Satosari utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
John throwing strikes but missing.
John postures up in Satosari's guard and throws a big left but Satosari blocks it.
John throwing strikes but missing.
John working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
John throws a big right hand that misses.
John looking to pass the guard.
Satosari working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from John.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as John accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
John working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Satosari working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from John.
Satosari working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as John accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Satosari preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
John throws a big elbow that misses.
John loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
John trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Satosari keeping moving, preventing John from controlling successfully.
Satosari preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
John throws a big right hand that misses.
Satosari pulls John in to control the position.
John with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
John postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
John throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Satosari avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
John throwing strikes from guard but Satosari blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big John really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
John misses with a two punch combination.
Good exchange - John coming out on top.
Anti Satosari is winning the standup battle so far.
Satosari throws a front kick that sends John stumbling back into the cage.
Satosari tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - John throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Satosari tries to close the distance and clinch up but John swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice shot by Satosari.
Satosari throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Satosari takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Satosari tests John's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
John moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by John.
Satosari lands a leg kick that knocks John off balance momentarily.
A head kick misses from John.
John thumps Satosari with a low kick.
Satosari looks to land a combination. John sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
John is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
No joy there for John, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
John needs to keep his hands up - Satosari had a free shot at his head there.
Satosari delivers a nice body kick.
Anti Satosari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
John tries to keep at a distance but Satosari has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Satosari lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Satosari.
John doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Satosari throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but John blocks it with crossed arms.
Satosari stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
John stalling in the clinch but Satosari improves position.
John tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
John is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Satosari misses with a hook to the ribs.
Satosari misses with a punch to the body.
Satosari landing knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Satosari creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Satosari as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satosari lands a nice knee to the body.
Satosari utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Satosari lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt John or not.
Satosari lands a knee to the body.
Satosari scores with a knee to the head.
Satosari lands an elbow just above John 's eye.
Satosari putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has John in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Satosari is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Satosari lands with a light punch inside.
Satosari unloads a knee to the mid-section. John lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short right from Satosari on the inside.
Satosari lands a damaging elbow.
Satosari is struggling to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
John slowing the pace effectively.
John tries to stall but Satosari uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Satosari lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Satosari creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
John trying to stall but Satosari improves his position.
A shot in the inside from Satosari.
Satosari putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has John in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Satosari landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Satosari lands an elbow inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Satosari utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Come on Satosari - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Satosari lands a nice elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anti Satosari had his way with Big John in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Satosari lands with a cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Satosari.
Satosari lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nice body kick there by Satosari.
A jab from John misses.
Satosari throws a right and a left that John avoids nicely.
John looks for a takedown but Satosari sprawls well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
John tried to score with a low kick but Satosari checks it.
John gets tackled into the cage by Satosari. Satosari maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from John fails to land.
John fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
John is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Satosari landing knees to the body.
John misses with a punch on the inside.
Satosari landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Anti Satosari has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Satosari lands an elbow inside that John shrugs off.
Satosari comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Satosari lands with a short shot to the head.
John takes a knee to the side of the body.
John has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Satosari.
Satosari connects with a nasty looking knee right to John's face.
Satosari works on John's body with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Satosari is struggling to control the position.
A short right from John.
Satosari gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Big John has been cut.
Satosari cracks John with a nice body shot.
Satosari lands an elbow just above John 's eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Satosari lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
John working aggressively here.
Satosari lands an elbow that stopped John in his tracks for a moment.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Satosari takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for John.
Satosari lands an elbow inside.
Satosari lands a hook that snaps the head of John backwards.
Satosari with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right hook to the body lands for Satosari.
Nice elbow from Satosari.
Satosari comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
John has a couple of punches blocked by Satosari.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Anti Satosari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Satosari - that landed with a thud.
John is trying to stall.
Satosari lands a nice knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Satosari.
John trying to stall but Satosari improves his position.
Satosari crunches a lovely knee into John's ribcage.
Satosari blocks an uppercut.
Satosari content to slow the pace in the clinch.
John misses with a punch on the inside.
Satosari lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Satosari lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from John.
John has a couple of punches blocked by Satosari.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
John throws a head punch that misses.
Satosari lands a nice elbow.
John takes an elbow to the temple.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for John.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Satosari lands a left hand that snaps the head of John backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Satosari.
Satosari scores with a shot to the side of John's head.
Satosari is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Satosari lands a right hand.
Satosari cracks John with a nice body shot.
John takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Satosari landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Satosari stalling in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Satosari.
Satosari lands a knee to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anti Satosari showed his dominance in that final round.
I think John 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 46:48
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 47:48
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big John!
Big John is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Big John thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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