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EMP 15: Invasion Eh! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Semenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Scheisse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dave Semenko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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202 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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World class MT
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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
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Semenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Scheisse!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scheisse slips a jab and a cross from Semenko.
Semenko throws a sloppy body shot
and Scheisse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Dave Semenko has been cut.
Semenko is looking to slow Scheisse down with leg kicks.
Scheisse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Semenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Semenko throws the kick towards the body but Scheisse avoids it.
Scheisse takes one on the button.
Semenko misses with a body kick.
Semenko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Scheisse avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Scheisse throws a leg kick
and Semenko counters with a low kick, right behind Scheisse 's knee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scheisse buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Semenko closes the distance and pushes Scheisse back into the cage.
Semenko misses with an elbow strike.
Semenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Scheisse is defending well for now.
Semenko blocking some punches.
Semenko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semenko looking to slow down the pace here.
Scheisse scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Semenko tries a knee to the head but Scheisse blocks it.
Scheisse blocks an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Semenko.
Scheisse tries a knee to the head but Semenko blocks it.
Scheisse tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Semenko as Scheisse tries to tie him up.
A shot in the inside from Scheisse.
Semenko stalls.
Scheisse taking a breather.
Scheisse is struggling to control the position.
Semenko taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Semenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scheisse looking to throw knees to the head but Semenko is blocking nicely.
Scheisse avoids the elbow strike from Semenko, against the cage.
Scheisse misses with a knee to the head.
Scheisse with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Scheisse lands an elbow inside that Semenko shrugs off.
Scheisse tries to land a knee to the head but Semenko blocks with his arms.
Scheisse presses Semenko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scheisse misses with the head strike.
Semenko trying to control the position but instead, Scheisse has worked for underhooks and has pushed Semenko into the cage.
Scheisse lands with a short shot to the head.
Scheisse blocks the elbow strike.
Scheisse throws a punch but it's blocked by Semenko.
Scheisse misses with some punches.
Semenko misses with a knee strike.
Semenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Scheisse avoids it.
Scheisse unloads a knee to the mid-section. Semenko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scheisse utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Scheisse creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Scheisse is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Semenko is defending well for now.
Scheisse tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Semenko creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Scheisse's defenses.
Scheisse throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Semenko lands a nice knee to the body.
Scheisse throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Semenko blocks it with crossed arms.
Semenko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Scheisse avoiding damage as Semenko throws knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Semenko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Scheisse connects with a knee to the head.
Scheisse avoiding damage as Semenko throws knees to the body.
Scheisse blocks an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scheisse with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Scheisse looking to throw knees to the head but Semenko is blocking nicely.
Scheisse blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Scheisse lands a right hand that snaps the head of Semenko backwards.
Scheisse misses with a knee to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Scheisse takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Semenko lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Semenko throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Semenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Scheisse avoids it.
Semenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Semenko lands a good knee to the midsection. Scheisse won't want to take too many of those.
Semenko throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Scheisse looking to slow down the pace here.
Semenko landing knees to the head.
Scheisse using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Semenko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Scheisse will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dave Semenko's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Semenko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Scheisse tries to clinch there but Semenko circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Semenko.
Semenko is looking to slow Scheisse down with leg kicks.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Scheisse throws a lazy right hand but Semenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Semenko tries to clinch but Scheisse is having none of it.
Semenko throws a leg kick but Scheisse sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Semenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Scheisse.
Scheisse throws a right hand that misses
and Semenko counters with a nice body kick.
Scheisse thows a leg kick but Semenko checks it
and Semenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Scheisse is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Semenko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Scheisse throws a jab but it's blocked by Semenko.
Semenko lands with a kick to the ribs.
Semenko looks for the body kick but Scheisse saw that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Semenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semenko lands with a straight right. Scheisse didn't see that one coming.
Dave Semenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Semenko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A nice leg kick lands there from Semenko.
Semenko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Semenko lands a nice looking kick to the body. Scheisse takes a step back to recover.
Semenko cracks Scheisse with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Semenko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Scheisse.
A thudding body kick lands there by Semenko!
Semenko moves in looking to clinch but Scheisse pushes him off.
Semenko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Scheisse moves into the clinch.
Michael Scheisse seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scheisse misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Semenko.
Scheisse with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Semenko scores with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Semenko throws an elbow but misses.
Semenko pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Scheisse blocks an elbow strike from Semenko.
Semenko trying to land knees to the body.
Scheisse blocks an elbow strike from Semenko.
Semenko creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Semenko connects with a knee to the head.
Semenko looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Semenko blocks an uppercut.
Scheisse tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Semenko avoids it.
Semenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Scheisse is defending well for now.
Scheisse blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Semenko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Semenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Scheisse avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scheisse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scheisse taking a breather.
Semenko tries to land a knee to the head but Scheisse blocks with his arms.
Semenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Scheisse takes a knee right on the jaw!
Scheisse tries to work over Semenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scheisse misses with a knee to the head.
Scheisse with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short left from Scheisse.
Semenko pushes off an throws an elbow but Scheisse leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Scheisse.
Scheisse is looking to control Semenko's arms but Semenko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Scheisse has his back to the cage.
Scheisse is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Semenko is defending well for now.
Semenko trying to land knees to the body.
Semenko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Scheisse managing to block the knees to the body from Semenko.
Scheisse throws a punch but it's blocked by Semenko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semenko creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Scheisse leaning against his opponent.
Semenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Scheisse avoids the damage to the body.
Semenko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Semenko throws an elbow but it misses.
A shot in the inside from Scheisse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scheisse working aggressively here.
Semenko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Semenko.
Scheisse avoiding damage as Semenko throws knees to the body.
Semenko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Semenko just misses with a elbow thrown towards Scheisse's brow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Semenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Scheisse avoids the damage to the body.
Semenko scores a nice knee to the body.
Semenko creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Scheisse's defenses.
Semenko misses with an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Semenko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dave Semenko's cut.
That's time! Semenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Scheisse tries to land a front kick but Semenko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Semenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Scheisse is just out of range.
Scheisse catches Semenko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Scheisse keeps the fight on the outside.
A solid leg kick lands there for Semenko.
Semenko avoids a kick to the body.
Scheisse ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scheisse ducks right into an uppercut from Semenko.
Semenko tries to clinch up.
An inside leg kick lands from Semenko.
Scheisse wants to clinch.
Scheisse blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semenko has closed the distance and engaged Scheisse in a clinch.
Scheisse tries a knee to the head but Semenko blocks it.
Scheisse takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Scheisse lands a body punch.
Semenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Scheisse avoids the damage to the body.
Scheisse scores with a nice hook to the head.
Semenko lands an elbow just above Scheisse 's eye.
A short uppercut from Scheisse.
Semenko throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Scheisse fails to land.
Scheisse tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Semenko avoids it.
Scheisse avoids the elbow strike from Semenko, against the cage.
Scheisse on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Scheisse dodges an elbow strike from Semenko.
Scheisse's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Semenko throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Scheisse blocks an elbow strike from Semenko.
Semenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Scheisse avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semenko avoids a wild elbow strike from Scheisse.
Scheisse stalling in the clinch.
Scheisse tries to stall but Semenko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Scheisse misses with a knee strike.
Scheisse on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Semenko.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scheisse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scheisse tries to land a knee to the head but Semenko blocks with his arms.
Semenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Scheisse.
Semenko throws an elbow that misses.
Semenko takes a knee right on the jaw!
Semenko lands an elbow inside that Scheisse shrugs off.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scheisse.
Scheisse throws a punch but it's blocked by Semenko.
Scheisse takes an elbow to the temple.
Semenko stalling against the cage.
Scheisse landing knees to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Semenko just misses with a elbow thrown towards Scheisse's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Semenko just misses with a elbow thrown towards Scheisse's brow.
Semenko scores a nice knee to the body.
Semenko lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Semenko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Semenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Scheisse is defending well for now.
Semenko throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Scheisse tries to throw a body punch but Semenko avoids it by throwing Scheisse back against the cage.
Scheisse misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Semenko.
Semenko lands a nice elbow.
Semenko lands a knee to the head.
Scheisse 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!
Scheisse tries a knee to the head but Semenko blocks it.
Scheisse is still on wobbly legs! Can Semenko finish him?
Semenko creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Scheisse tries to land knees in the clinch but Semenko avoids the damage to the body.
Scheisse tries to work over Semenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scheisse trying to land knees to the body.
Scheisse tries to throw a body punch but Semenko avoids it by throwing Scheisse back against the cage.
Scheisse seems to have recovered his senses.
Semenko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Scheisse misses with a knee to the head.
Scheisse tries to land a knee to the head but Semenko blocks with his arms.
Semenko lands an elbow inside.
Scheisse struggles to land a body shot inside as Semenko controls his hands.
Scheisse using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Semenko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Semenko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Semenko drops Scheisse with a big knee straight up the middle! Scheisse is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Semenko misses with a looping right.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Scheisse throws a jab when Semenko was well out of range.
Semenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scheisse can do to turn this around?
Semenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scheisse.
Scheisse blocks a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Semenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Semenko has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Semenko!
Dave Semenko was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Logan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey ONeil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Logan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Devildriver - Devils Son. 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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195 lbs
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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
23 - 17 - 1, fighting out of New York, James Logan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mickey ONeil!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ONeil misses with a body kick.
Logan walks into a straight right hand from ONeil.
Logan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
ONeil misses with a double jab
and Logan counters with a nice uppercut.
ONeil takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Logan drives through with a takedown into guard.
ONeil controlling the position.
ONeil controls Logan momentarily but Logan frees himself.
ONeil escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Logan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Logan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Logan is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ONeil working a defensive guard here.
Logan postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! ONeil is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Logan, into his guard.
ONeil's corner is telling him to maintain position.
ONeil stopping the sweep attempt from Logan.
ONeil wants to control from the top but Logan keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
ONeil trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Logan working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because ONeil has passed into half guard!
ONeil slows the pace down in half guard.
Logan is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but ONeil pulls his head out easily.
ONeil controlling the pace.
ONeil is keen to just control but Logan is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ONeil controlling the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mickey ONeil.
A jab lands there for Logan.
Logan lands with a good body shot.
ONeil misses with an uppercut.
Logan lands with a good body shot.
Logan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Logan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from ONeil.
Logan thows a body shot but no joy.
Logan keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
ONeil misses with a straight left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Logan blocks the body kick.
Logan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from ONeil.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Logan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Logan throws a body punch but ONeil moves out of range.
Logan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from ONeil.
Logan misses with an uppercut. ONeil saw that one coming.
ONeil jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Logan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from ONeil finds it's way round the side to connect with Logan's head.
ONeil instigates a clinch.
ONeil stalling in the clinch.
ONeil trying to land knees to the body.
ONeil misses with some punches.
Logan lands a body shot in the clinch.
ONeil misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Logan as the two fighters clinch.
ONeil lands a knee to the head.
ONeil goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
ONeil lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ONeil struggles to land a body shot inside as Logan controls his hands.
ONeil pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Logan tries to break the clinch but ONeil is controlling the position.
Logan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Logan moves out of range as ONeil throws a body kick.
Logan lands a glancing blow to the side of ONeil's head.
Logan throws an overhand right that lands on ONeil's shoulder, as ONeil tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Logan finds it's way through ONeil's defenses.
ONeil lands a jab.
Logan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Logan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
ONeil throws a body punch but Logan moves out of range.
ONeil thuds his shin into the meat of Logan's side.
ONeil avoids the body shot from Logan.
Mickey ONeil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Logan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Logan wants to control from the top but ONeil keeps moving.
Logan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
ONeil is controlling Logan's posture.
ONeil keeping moving, preventing Logan from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of James Logan.
ONeil dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Logan. That did some damage!
Logan throws a series of punches but ONeil moves out of range.
Logan throws a hook to the side of ONeil's head but ONeil sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Logan swings away with a body shot that misses
and ONeil counters with a nice leg kick.
A jab lands there for ONeil.
ONeil connects with a nice looking jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from ONeil. Logan does a little dance to reset his feet.
ONeil throws a leg kick but Logan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Logan lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
ONeil is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Logan.
Logan misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Logan scores with a sloppy right hand. ONeil should have avoided that one.
ONeil throws a lazy right hand but Logan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Logan. Those never looked like landing.
ONeil takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Logan misses with a looping left.
Logan lands a nice shot that snaps ONeil's head back.
ONeil throws a low kick, looking for Logan's leg but Logan calmly moves out of range.
ONeil digs a good body shot into Logan's ribs.
A shot to the body from Logan misses
and ONeil makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
ONeil moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
ONeil misses with a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
ONeil throws a hook to the side of Logan's head but Logan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
ONeil throws a front kick aimed at Logan's knee but Logan avoids it well.
ONeil looks to land a right hand but Logan moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey ONeil showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Logan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
ONeil scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
ONeil misses the shot to the body.
ONeil uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Logan has time to react.
ONeil swings widly with a right hand
and Logan counters with a stiff right hand.
Logan misses with an uppercut.
Logan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Logan scores with a jab to the body.
ONeil fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Logan manages to avoid it.
ONeil tries to land a leg kick but Logan saw it coming and moves away.
ONeil lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Logan throws out a powerful jab.
ONeil swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
ONeil explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Logan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but ONeil was well out of range. Poor timing from Logan.
Logan misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan slips under a jab.
Logan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
ONeil misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Logan. ONeil does a little dance to reset his feet.
Logan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
ONeil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Logan.
ONeil throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
ONeil displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Logan feints a jab promting ONeil to slip. Logan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. ONeil slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
ONeil throws a poor cross that misses
and Logan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
ONeil takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Logan. ONeil does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body punch from Logan.
Logan with a nice cross.
Logan swings for the body but ONeil moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan misses with the combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Logan.
Logan lands a head shot.
Logan thows a body shot but no joy.
ONeil throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
ONeil looks for the body kick but Logan saw that one coming.
Logan swings for the body but ONeil moves out of range.
ONeil throws a big shot that misses.
Logan lands a right hook to the body.
Logan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but ONeil moves away.
Logan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A jab from Logan misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Logan.
ONeil fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Logan takes a swing at ONeil's ribcage but misses.
Logan tries for a takedown but ONeil sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
ONeil throws a lazy right hand but Logan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Logan avoids a kick to the body.
Mickey ONeil seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Logan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Logan just misses with a punch to the body.
Logan misses the shot to the body.
Logan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
ONeil tries to clinch up.
ONeil throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Logan misses the shot to the body.
Logan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
ONeil takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
ONeil misses with a jab, cross combination.
Logan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from ONeil.
ONeil wants to clinch up but Logan keeps it at a distance.
ONeil swings widly with a right hand
and Logan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
ONeil is looking to slow Logan down with leg kicks.
ONeil throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
ONeil throws a push kick but Logan slaps the foot to one side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
ONeil throws a series of punches but Logan moves out of range.
Logan is looking to wear down ONeil with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
ONeil tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Logan blocks the body kick.
Logan checks a low kick from ONeil.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mickey ONeil.
I think ONeil has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey ONeil!
A victorious Mickey ONeil 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eli Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leif Ericssonl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ericssonl has chosen Battle for Asgard as his entrance music. 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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265 lbs
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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
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Eli Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leif Ericssonl!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ericssonl closes the distance and pushes Williams back into the cage.
Ericssonl misses with a punch on the inside.
Williams has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ericssonl is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ericssonl lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ericssonl throws a head punch that misses.
Williams drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ericssonl gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ericssonl fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Williams is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ericssonl to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eli Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ericssonl.
Ericssonl misses with the head strike.
Williams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ericssonl misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ericssonl swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Williams closes the distance and clinches up with Ericssonl, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes Ericssonl against the cage but Ericssonl circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Ericssonl sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams connects with a crisp jab.
Williams is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Leif Ericssonl has been cut.
Ericssonl catches Williams with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Eli Williams has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ericssonl avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams thows a body shot but no joy.
Williams connects with a crisp jab.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ericssonl takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ericssonl scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ericssonl drops Williams with a beautiful combination! Williams stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ericssonl is looking for the KO!
Williams is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Ericssonl does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a jab to the body
and Ericssonl counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Williams falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Leif Ericssonl!
Leif Ericssonl tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jakob Ultra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randal Pritchard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ultra comes into the arena with Fistful of steel - Rage against the machine blaring out of the sound system. Pritchard has chosen English Blood, Irish Heart - By Morrissey as his entrance music. Jakob Ultra has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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198 lbs
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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
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jakob Ultra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Randal Pritchard!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ultra crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pritchard - the referee stops the clock and Ultra gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pritchard. Ultra manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Pritchard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ultra throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pritchard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ultra throws a big shot that misses.
Ultra rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pritchard counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A leg kick checked by Pritchard.
An inside leg kick lands from Pritchard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good shot there by Pritchard.
Ultra loads up on a big right hand but Pritchard slips the punch.
Ultra bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pritchard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ultra can pounce on him.
Ultra wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pritchard, right into the meat.
Ultra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pritchard.
Nice jab there from Pritchard.
Pritchard scores with a nice right hand.
Pritchard lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Ultra. Those never looked like landing.
Jakob Ultra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ultra misses the body punch
and Pritchard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ultra throws a body punch but Pritchard moves out of range.
Ultra is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pritchard scores with a nice strike.
No joy there for Pritchard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ultra throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pritchard on the side of the head.
Ultra drops his hands momentarily and Pritchard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ultra misses with a wild body shot.
Pritchard staying out of range there.
Pritchard rushes Ultra and presses him up against the cage.
Pritchard tries to work over Ultra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pritchard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pritchard tries a body shot but Ultra blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Ultra as the two fighters clinch.
Pritchard cracks Ultra with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ultra lands a nice elbow.
Ultra misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Pritchard.
Pritchard creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ultra is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pritchard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ultra struggles to land a body shot inside as Pritchard controls his hands.
Pritchard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pritchard prevents Ultra from breaking the clinch.
Pritchard prevents a body shot from Ultra.
Pritchard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pritchard effectively controlling the action here.
Pritchard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pritchard lands a hook that snaps the head of Ultra backwards.
Pritchard lands a hook that snaps the head of Ultra backwards.
Ultra misses with an elbow strike.
Ultra is looking to control Pritchard's arms but Pritchard gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ultra has his back to the cage.
Ultra tries a body shot but Pritchard blocks it.
Ultra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pritchard digs a right hand underneath Ultra's ribcage. Ultra let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pritchard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ultra misses with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pritchard prevents a body shot from Ultra.
Ultra breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters circling - Ultra throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pritchard avoids the head kick by Ultra.
Pritchard has closed the distance and engaged Ultra in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randal Pritchard dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pritchard cracks Ultra with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ultra attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ultra misses with a series of wild punches.
Pritchard checks the leg kick nicely there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ultra.
Ultra scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ultra misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pritchard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pritchard pushes Ultra 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!
Ultra looking to slow down the pace here.
Pritchard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ultra digs a right hand underneath Pritchard's ribcage. Pritchard let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ultra misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pritchard.
Ultra tries to throw a body punch but Pritchard avoids it by throwing Ultra back against the cage.
Pritchard lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ultra blocks the elbow strike.
Pritchard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pritchard lands a nice shot to the body.
Pritchard is trying to break the clinch but Ultra has him pressed against the cage.
Pritchard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ultra comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pritchard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Randal Pritchard seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pritchard misses with a body punch.
Pritchard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pritchard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ultra on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pritchard looking to slow down the pace here.
Pritchard misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Pritchard fails to land.
Ultra digs a right hand underneath Pritchard's ribcage. Pritchard let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pritchard taking a breather.
Pritchard throws a punch but it's blocked by Ultra.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ultra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Ultra.
Pritchard digs a right hand underneath Ultra's ribcage. Ultra let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pritchard is stalling here.
Pritchard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ultra avoids it.
Come on Ultra - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pritchard working aggressively here.
Pritchard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ultra on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Pritchard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ultra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pritchard moves out of range of the strikes.
Pritchard moves out of range as Ultra strikes.
Pritchard gets tackled into the cage by Ultra. Ultra maintains the clinch.
Pritchard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ultra tries to throw a body punch but Pritchard avoids it by throwing Ultra back against the cage.
Pritchard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pritchard is trying to stall.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pritchard lands with a left to the head.
Ultra missing with knees to the body.
Ultra stalls.
Pritchard tries to throw a body punch but Ultra avoids it by throwing Pritchard back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Pritchard.
Pritchard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pritchard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pritchard can't find room to land a body shot as Ultra controls the action.
Pritchard digs a right hand into Ultra's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ultra's gas tank.
Ultra lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randal Pritchard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ultra blocks a head kick by Pritchard.
A head kick by Pritchard misses
and Ultra counters with a stiff right hand.
Ultra throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Pritchard to counter with a crisp jab.
Randal Pritchard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pritchard looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pritchard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ultra.
Pritchard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ultra.
Ultra checks the leg kick.
Ultra throws a lazy head kick
and Pritchard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pritchard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pritchard throws a front kick that sends Ultra stumbling back into the cage.
Ultra tries to clinch but Pritchard moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pritchard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ultra.
Ultra tries to move into range but Pritchard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ultra throws a leg kick but Pritchard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ultra keeps Pritchard at a distance using the push kick.
Pritchard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ultra. That did some damage!
Ultra connects with the punch.
Ultra throws a big shot that misses.
Ultra on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pritchard. Pritchard obviously looking to wear him down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pritchard, as that shot connected.
Pritchard lands a big head kick that sends Ultra tumbling to the mat! Pritchard takes a step backwards and waves Ultra back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ultra is rocked!
Ultra misses with a hook to the body
and Pritchard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Oh Ultra is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pritchard takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pritchard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ultra was well out of range. Poor timing from Pritchard.
Ultra seems to have got his legs back now.
Pritchard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pritchard misses with a straight left.
Ultra scores with a nice strike.
Ultra misses with a looping left.
Ultra 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.
Pritchard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sloppy strikes from Pritchard. Those never looked like landing.
Pritchard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ultra.
Ultra misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ultra throws a right and a left that Pritchard avoids nicely.
Jakob Ultra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ultra scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pritchard. Ultra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pritchard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ultra will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Randal Pritchard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pritchard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pritchard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ultra looks to throw the jab but Pritchard is out of range.
Ultra throws a nice looking combination but Pritchard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ultra tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pritchard plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pritchard lands a nice shot that snaps Ultra's head back.
Ultra throws a low kick but Pritchard avoids it.
A punch lands to the side of Ultra 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ultra walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pritchard jabs Ultra to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ultra looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ultra misses with a double jab
and Pritchard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pritchard throws a nice head kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Randal Pritchard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pritchard has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randal Pritchard!
After the fight, Randal Pritchard was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Gatti III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aiden ORielly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gatti III might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Black Milk & Royce 5'9 - Losing out. 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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30
164 lbs
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34
163 lbs
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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
26 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Arturo Gatti III!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aiden ORielly!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ORielly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gatti III.
Gatti III gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows ORielly to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gatti III can't keep his opponent in guard - ORielly advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gatti III is trying to stand back up but ORielly is controlling him
ORielly looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gatti III gets back to full guard.
Gatti III is looking for a triangle here but ORielly uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Gatti III parries the strikes from ORielly easily there. ORielly is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gatti III to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatti III pushes ORielly away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, ORielly gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ORielly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gatti III keeps working.
Gatti III is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked ORielly off and has taken his back!
Gatti III is trying to stick to ORielly's back but ORielly is turning into Gatti III. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gatti III's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by ORielly.
ORielly slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
ORielly tries to advance position but instead Gatti III slips a leg back in to half guard.
ORielly missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gatti III wants to improve his position but ORielly is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ORielly is looking to take a break and control but Gatti III is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gatti III keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
ORielly has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gatti III looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gatti III is trying to maintain the position but ORielly is very close to passing his half guard.
Gatti III wants to get back to his feet.
Gatti III is staying active underneath ORielly, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
ORielly passes to side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
ORielly works to advance to full mount. Gatti III defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ORielly working away from the top, dropping strikes.
ORielly prevents Gatti III from getting the reversal.
Gatti III in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Gatti III is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
ORielly takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gatti III is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
ORielly putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gatti III regains half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
ORielly missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatti III is looking for a sweep. ORielly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
ORielly slows the pace down in half guard.
ORielly not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gatti III is controlling ORielly's trapped leg to prevent ORielly from advancing to side control.
ORielly perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
ORielly wants to take a breather but Gatti III is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gatti III throws a leg kick but ORielly sees it coming and checks it nicely.
ORielly throws out a powerful jab.
Good leg kick by Gatti III there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
ORielly scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aiden ORielly dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gatti III swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by ORielly.
ORielly looks to land a left hand but Gatti III moved out of range nicely.
Gatti III's hands are dropping dangerously low here and ORielly connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gatti III scrambles back to his feet.
Gatti III lands with a cross.
Gatti III gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
ORielly is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gatti III's half guard.
ORielly working over Gatti III with some ground and pound. Gatti III looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gatti III is looking for a sweep. ORielly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
ORielly not landing any meaningful shots this time.
ORielly seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gatti III does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
ORielly stalling.
ORielly working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ORielly throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
ORielly wants to control but Gatti III is keeping him busy.
Aiden ORielly has got the better of the ground game so far.
ORielly thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gatti III's head.
Gatti III looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gatti III keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
ORielly thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gatti III's head.
Gatti III works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gatti III keeping moving, preventing ORielly from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ORielly throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gatti III works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gatti III keeping moving, preventing ORielly from controlling successfully.
ORielly is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
ORielly with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Aiden ORielly wasn't active enough on the ground.
ORielly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gatti III was well out of range. Poor timing from ORielly.
Gatti III throws a leg kick but ORielly moved away.
ORielly showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gatti III.
Gatti III throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatti III misses with a body kick.
ORielly takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
ORielly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gatti III throws a leg kick that is checked
and ORielly counters with a leg kick.
ORielly looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gatti III is trying to control but can't.
ORielly sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gatti III defending well though.
Gatti III wants to get back to his feet.
ORielly trying to control from half guard but Gatti III is working away.
ORielly is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatti III trying to hold on to ORielly's head to control him but ORielly postures up.
Gatti III is looking to improve his position.
ORielly is looking to take a break and control but Gatti III is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
ORielly buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
ORielly fails with a takedown attempt.
Gatti III looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gatti III throws a sloppy body shot
and ORielly counters with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aiden ORielly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Gatti III dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on ORielly. That did some damage!
Gatti III walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. ORielly checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
ORielly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gatti III misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - ORielly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gatti III stuffs the takedown attempt from ORielly. ORielly gets slowly back to his feet.
Aiden ORielly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gatti III fakes high and swings low for a body shot but ORielly manages to avoid it.
ORielly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
ORielly tests Gatti III's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gatti III fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gatti III does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
ORielly throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gatti III counters with a body kick.
ORielly cracks Gatti III with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ORielly moves out of range of the leg kick from Gatti III.
Gatti III smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gatti III throws a head kick but ORielly moves out of range.
Gatti III punishes ORielly's body with a nice straight punch.
ORielly takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gatti III misses with a wild body shot.
Gatti III blocks the body kick.
ORielly slips under a jab from Gatti III.
ORielly misses the jab.
Gatti III defends well against a solid takedown attempt from ORielly.
ORielly looks for the body kick but Gatti III saw that one coming.
Gatti III walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. ORielly checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
ORielly throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatti III throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
ORielly slips a jab and a cross from Gatti III.
Gatti III looks for the body kick but ORielly saw that one coming.
Gatti III throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
ORielly cracks a nice hook into Gatti III's ribs.
Gatti III looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A leg kick checked by ORielly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
ORielly takes a swing at Gatti III's ribcage but misses.
ORielly blocks a leg kick.
ORielly blocks a jab.
Gatti III fakes the leg kick and cracks ORielly in the body.
Gatti III bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A big left from Gatti III misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatti III bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gatti III checks a leg kick nicely.
A low kick from Gatti III misses
and ORielly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gatti III thuds a left hand into ORielly's body.
Gatti III jabbing away but nothing is landing.
ORielly drives through with a takedown into guard.
ORielly throws a big elbow that misses.
Aiden ORielly is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
ORielly sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gatti III pulls ORielly in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ORielly throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gatti III works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gatti III wants to stand up but ORielly is controlling him.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Arturo Gatti III wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gatti III.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gatti III has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from ORielly.
Gatti III waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract ORielly.
ORielly pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gatti III is out of range and ORielly settles back down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from ORielly, right into the meat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
ORielly misses with a looping left.
Arturo Gatti III has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
ORielly delivers a nice body kick.
ORielly connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Arturo Gatti III.
I think ORielly has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aiden ORielly!
Aiden ORielly managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sharon Needles Nutrition (Donation givebacks PROMO, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Amazon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atilla Leopoldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leopoldo has chosen Halleljuah Chorus as his entrance music. Oscar Amazon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Atilla Leopoldo's chin.
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277 lbs
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269 lbs
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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
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Oscar Amazon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Atilla Leopoldo!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leopoldo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Amazon counters with a nice leg kick.
Leopoldo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Amazon is out of range.
Amazon connects with a looping right hand.
Amazon lands a big uppercut and Leopoldo crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Leopoldo looks OK. Amazon waves Leopoldo back to his feet!
Leopoldo is rocked!
It looks like Atilla Leopoldo has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leopoldo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leopoldo is still on wobbly legs! Can Amazon finish him?
Leopoldo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Leopoldo seems to have recovered his senses.
A slow jab from Leopoldo misses its intended target.
Leopoldo misses with a straight left.
Leopoldo clinches with his opponent.
Good body shot from Leopoldo.
Amazon scores with a shoulder strike.
Leopoldo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Amazon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Amazon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Amazon tries a body shot but Leopoldo blocks it.
Amazon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amazon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leopoldo's elbow.
Leopoldo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Amazon struggles to land a body shot inside as Leopoldo controls his hands.
Amazon scores with a shot to the side of Leopoldo's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amazon.
Leopoldo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Amazon can't find room to land a body shot as Leopoldo controls the action.
Amazon misses with some punches.
Amazon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leopoldo.
Amazon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Leopoldo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Amazon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Amazon misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amazon stalling against the cage.
Leopoldo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Oscar Amazon has been cut.
Amazon tries to work over Leopoldo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Amazon tries a body shot but Leopoldo blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Amazon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Amazon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Leopoldo or not.
Amazon tries to throw a body punch but Leopoldo avoids it by throwing Amazon back against the cage.
Leopoldo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leopoldo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leopoldo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Amazon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leopoldo slowing the pace effectively.
A left hand lands to the body for Amazon.
Amazon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Amazon throws a head punch that misses.
Leopoldo prevents a body shot from Amazon.
Amazon misses with a body punch.
Leopoldo misses with the head strike.
Amazon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
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 right hand to the body from Amazon.
Leopoldo looks winded!
Amazon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Leopoldo's defenses.
Amazon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amazon struggles to land a body shot inside as Leopoldo controls his hands.
Leopoldo working aggressively here.
Amazon is working Leopoldo over against the cage.
Amazon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Amazon.
Amazon misses with a punch on the inside.
Amazon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Amazon taking a breather.
Leopoldo misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leopoldo throws a punch but it's blocked by Amazon.
Amazon missing with knees to the body.
Amazon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Leopoldo blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Amazon dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
and Amazon counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Leopoldo! He's just covering up as Amazon starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oscar Amazon!
A relieved looking Oscar Amazon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave Bower (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sativa Sensei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bower kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is When I'm With You. Sensei has chosen Stevie Ray - Pride and Joy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Sativa Sensei has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dave Bower's chin.
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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
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Bower!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sativa Sensei!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Bower as he connects with a hook.
Sensei throws a body kick that misses.
Sensei fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bower throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bower closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sensei did well to prevent Bower getting side control.
Sensei gets back to full guard.
Bower postures up in Sensei's guard and throws a big left but Sensei blocks it.
Bower lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sensei preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sensei looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bower looking to pass the guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sensei wants to sweep here but Bower controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bower is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bower stopping the sweep attempt from Sensei.
Bower stands up over Sensei, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sensei controls Bower momentarily but Bower frees himself.
Bower wants to control from the top but Sensei keeps moving.
Bower 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.
Bower is looking to work some ground and pound but Sensei has wrist control.
Bower drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sensei dives on top into guard.
Sensei throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bower controls Sensei momentarily but Sensei frees himself.
Sensei looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bower has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sensei can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bower looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sensei is one step ahead there.
Sensei slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bower bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sensei's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bower trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bower trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sensei 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.
Bower lands a couple of digs.
Bower in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bower is looking to work some ground and pound but Sensei has wrist control.
Bower in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bower accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bower postures up in Sensei's guard and throws a big left but Sensei blocks it.
Sensei is looking to stand up but Bower isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Bower dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bower throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sensei slips under a jab from Bower.
Sensei lands a right hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sensei.
Bower swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sensei.
Bower loads up on a big right hand but Sensei slips the punch.
Bower swings for the body but Sensei moves out of range.
Sensei throws a shot from downtown. Bower moves away and avoids it.
Sensei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sensei wants to land a leg kick but Bower is out of range.
Sensei scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bower takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sensei misses with a wild body shot.
Bower fails with a takedown attempt.
Sensei lands a jab.
Bower looks to score with a jab to the body but Sensei is just out of range.
Sensei misses with a looping left.
Bower closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sensei circles away.
Bower keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bower tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sensei was well out of range. Poor timing from Bower.
Good work by Bower as he checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bower takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bower scores with a jab.
Sensei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sensei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bower looks to score with a jab to the body but Sensei is just out of range.
Sensei has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sensei there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sensei is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bower rather than just go for the knockout.
Sensei fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sensei walks into a jab.
Bower keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Bower. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bower.
Sensei defending well as Bower loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bower connects with a jab.
Bower tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sensei was well out of range. Poor timing from Bower.
Sensei displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bower.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Bower. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sensei fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sensei is looking to slow Bower down with leg kicks.
Sensei connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bower momentarily.
Sensei throws a leg kick but Bower sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sensei throws a head kick but Bower moves out of range.
Sensei takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sensei wants to clinch.
Bower moves out of range as Sensei throws a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sensei throws a head kick that misses.
Sativa Sensei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sensei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sensei takes a swing at Bower's ribcage but misses.
Sensei throws a body punch but Bower moves out of range.
Sensei takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sensei moves in looking to clinch but Bower pushes him off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sensei looks to score with a jab to the body but Bower is just out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sensei tries a low kick but Bower avoids it.
Bower cracks Sensei with a good jab.
Bower fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sativa Sensei 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. 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.
Bower avoids a kick to the body.
Sensei swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bower has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sensei.
Bower throws out a leg kick but Sensei moves out of range and Bower only half commits.
Bower thows a body shot but no joy.
Sensei thows a body shot but no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sensei. That's going to slow Bower down.
Bower fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sensei throws a leg kick which misses Bower's front leg but catches the back leg as Bower tries to avoid it.
Sensei doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sensei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bower moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sensei displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bower.
Sensei lands with a nice body punch.
Bower shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sensei as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Bower. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice jab there from Sensei.
Bower throws a right and a left that Sensei avoids nicely.
Sensei throws a head kick but Bower moves out of range.
Sensei misses with a low kick.
Sensei leaves Bower with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bower uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sensei.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sensei cracks Bower with an open hand slap.
Bower shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sensei pinned against the cage. Sensei gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sensei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bower was well out of range. Poor timing from Sensei.
Sensei throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bower counters with a right hand to the body.
Bower fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sensei looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bower misses the shot to the body.
Bower digs a good hook to Sensei's body.
Bower blocks a head kick by Sensei.
Bower fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sensei manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bower misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sensei. Bower does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bower stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sensei.
Bower throws a sloppy body shot
and Sensei counters with a head kick.
Bower misses with a hook. Sensei ducked under it nicely.
Bower fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sensei looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bower walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sensei.
Sativa Sensei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sensei scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sensei just misses with a punch to the body.
Bower misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sensei.
Bower takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sensei connects with a single shot there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sensei looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters circling - Bower throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sensei misses the shot to the body.
Sensei lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sensei. Bower does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bower swats away the attempt to clinch by Sensei.
A head kick misses from Sensei.
Sativa Sensei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sensei lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sativa Sensei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sensei has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sativa Sensei!
A very excited looking Sativa Sensei 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colin Barron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Orange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Barron might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ave Satani. The crowd seem to be enjoying Orange's choice of entrance music: Bob Seger- Turn the Page. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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221 lbs
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214 lbs
25 - 11 - 0 |
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Granite chin |
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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
14 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Colin Barron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Orange!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orange throws a nice outside leg kick.
Orange tries to land a front kick but Barron steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Orange jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orange pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barron fails in his attempt to clinch.
Orange's corner calls for a 1-2. Orange obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Orange.
Barron moves away from the strike by Orange.
Barron goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice jab there from Orange.
Orange scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barron takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A good leg kick by Orange.
Orange tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barron is able to avoid easily.
Orange scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A bone on bone clash there as Barron blocks the leg kick.
Orange throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orange misses with the body kick
and Barron counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Orange thinking.
Orange fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barron manages to avoid it.
Orange lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barron checks a leg kick.
Orange throws a big shot that misses.
Orange misses with a leg kick.
Good shot there by Orange.
Orange tries to clinch up but Barron circles away and keeps his distance.
Orange swings for the body but Barron moves out of range.
Barron tries to clinch but Orange is having none of it.
Barron defending well as Orange loads up on a big left hand.
Orange tries to clinch there but Barron circles away.
Barron throws a big shot that misses.
Barron tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orange throws a leg kick
and Barron counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Orange misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barron tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Orange swings wildly with an uppercut but Barron uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barron pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Orange lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Orange is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barron is defending well for now.
Orange swings wildly with an uppercut but Barron uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orange blocks a body shot from Barron.
Orange is trying to break the clinch but Barron is controlling him.
Orange blocks an uppercut.
Barron with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Orange tries a body shot but Barron blocks it.
Orange goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orange trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barron.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barron tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orange's elbow.
Barron working aggressively here.
Orange manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Barron blocks an elbow strike.
Barron can't find room to land a body shot as Orange controls the action.
Barron tries to throw a body punch but Orange avoids it by throwing Barron back against the cage.
Orange lands a damaging elbow.
Barron lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Orange pushes Barron back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Orange throws an elbow that misses.
Orange struggles to land a body shot inside as Barron controls his hands.
Orange tries to work over Barron's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Orange can't find room to land a body shot as Barron controls the action.
Barron misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barron.
Barron scores with a shot to the side of Orange's head.
It looks like Jake Orange has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barron tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barron misses with a punch to the body.
Barron throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barron lands with a short shot to the head.
Orange comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Colin Barron has been cut.
Orange has a couple of punches blocked by Barron.
Orange breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Orange throws a leg kick
and Barron makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Orange takes a swing at Barron's ribcage but misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orange.
Orange takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Orange throws a jab when Barron was well out of range.
Orange throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barron throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Orange attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Orange looks to throw the jab but Barron is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Orange dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A good leg kick by Orange.
Orange connects with a single shot there.
Barron throws a lazy body kick
letting Orange counter with a right hand.
Barron misses with a straight right.
Orange fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barron.
Barron throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barron punishes Orange's body with a nice straight punch.
Orange checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Barron walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Orange checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Barron throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orange pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barron misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barron throws a low kick but Orange avoids it.
Orange ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barron moves away.
Orange throws a hook but Barron blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orange fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barron has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Orange fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barron.
Orange moves in looking to clinch but Barron pushes him off.
Barron avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Orange jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A low kick from Orange misses
and Barron finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Orange has managed to clinch.
Orange lands a damaging elbow.
Barron struggles to land a body shot inside as Orange controls his hands.
Barron misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barron misses with some punches.
Orange misses with a punch to the body.
Orange tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barron's elbow.
Orange pushes Barron back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barron missing with knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Orange.
Barron is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barron lands a left hand that snaps the head of Orange backwards.
Barron has Orange pressed against the cage, preventing Orange from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Orange misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orange lands a nice shot to the body.
Orange can't find room to land a body shot as Barron controls the action.
Barron misses with a punch to the body.
Barron misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Barron on the inside.
Barron lands with a light punch inside.
Orange lands with a left to the head.
Orange misses with a punch to the body.
Orange working aggressively here.
Orange looking to stall.
Barron tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barron prevents a body shot from Orange.
Orange taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barron lands an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Barron.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barron.
Orange landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Barron lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Orange unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Barron lands a body punch.
Orange works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Orange lands an elbow just above Barron 's eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barron working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Orange blocks a body shot from Barron.
Barron lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Orange stalling in the clinch but Barron improves position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Barron throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Barron just misses with a elbow thrown towards Orange's brow.
Barron misses with some punches.
Orange looking to slow down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barron blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orange throws an elbow but it misses.
Barron swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orange looking to slow down the pace here.
Still in the clinch, Orange scores with a nice short uppercut.
Orange avoiding damage.
Orange struggles to land a body shot inside as Barron controls his hands.
Barron lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Orange or not.
Orange is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barron tries a body shot but Orange blocks it.
Barron misses with the head strike.
Barron prevents a body shot from Orange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jake Orange will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Orange throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Orange is looking to score with low kicks.
Orange dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barron. That did some damage!
Barron takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barron misses with a head kick.
Orange ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barron moves away.
Barron's jab looks to have found its range, popping Orange under the eye.
Barron misses with a hook
and Orange counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Barron is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A head kick misses from Barron.
Orange cracks the inside of Barron's front leg.
Orange steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barron.
Orange misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barron.
Orange is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barron.
Orange lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Orange looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barron on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good shot there by Orange.
Barron cracks Orange with an open hand slap.
Orange displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barron throws out the jab.
Orange takes a swing at Barron's ribcage but misses.
Barron tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Orange manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Orange misses with a looping left.
Orange scoring well with a low kick there.
Orange throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Barron counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jake Orange seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barron moves out of range of the leg kick from Orange.
Orange scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orange tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Colin Barron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Orange checks a leg kick.
Orange throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Orange lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Orange connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Orange thows a body shot but no joy.
Orange throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orange lands with a hook. Barron tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Orange swinging wildly here.
Orange takes a swing at Barron's ribcage but misses.
Barron checks a leg kick nicely.
Orange tried to score with a low kick but Barron checks it.
Orange rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barron counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barron.
Barron doesn't manage to clinch there - Orange circles away.
Barron misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barron checks a low kick from Orange.
Orange throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orange swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Orange waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barron.
Barron takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jake Orange seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barron tries to clinch but Orange moves out of range.
Orange lands with a straight right. Barron didn't see that one coming.
Barron uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orange.
Orange throws a low kick, looking for Barron's leg but Barron calmly moves out of range.
Orange lands a two punch combo.
Jake Orange is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orange fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barron manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Barron.
Orange misses with a low kick.
Orange's corner calls for a 1-2. Orange obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Orange thows a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barron pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big right from Orange misses.
Nice defenses there by Barron.
Orange is looking to land body kicks.
Barron misses with a hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Orange.
Orange throws a quick inside leg kick.
Orange waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barron.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Orange comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Orange has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Orange!
Jake Orange took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Legion of Pain Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ima Yerface (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Mackenzie King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yerface's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, In Flames - Like You Better Dead. Mackenzie King has chosen Westside Connection - Gangsta Nation as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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32
214 lbs
24 - 6 - 0 |
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28
215 lbs
20 - 10 - 0 |
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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
24 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ima Yerface!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, William Mackenzie King!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yerface tries to bum rush Mackenzie King with a series of wild strikes but Mackenzie King uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yerface walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mackenzie King checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Yerface gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Mackenzie King counters with a nice body kick.
Mackenzie King cracks a nice hook into Yerface's ribs.
Yerface slips a jab and a cross from Mackenzie King.
Yerface attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Yerface pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mackenzie King misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yerface lands a head shot.
Yerface moves out of range as Mackenzie King throws a body kick.
Yerface tries to move into range but Mackenzie King moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mackenzie King ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mackenzie King fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yerface, pushing him back against the cage.
Yerface misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mackenzie King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yerface backwards.
Yerface will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mackenzie King up against the cage.
Mackenzie King misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yerface throws an elbow that misses.
A short left from Yerface.
Mackenzie King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mackenzie King.
Yerface's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Yerface gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mackenzie King misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yerface blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mackenzie King.
Mackenzie King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Yerface.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mackenzie King lands a right hand.
Yerface lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mackenzie King backwards.
A short uppercut from Yerface.
Yerface's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mackenzie King gets through Yerface's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Yerface fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Mackenzie King fails to land.
Mackenzie King misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mackenzie King throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yerfaces head.
Yerface misses with an elbow strike.
Mackenzie King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yerface blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yerface manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie King thows a body shot but no joy.
Yerface tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mackenzie King sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yerface somewhat.
Mackenzie King fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yerface looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yerface paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mackenzie King swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Yerface throws a right hand that Mackenzie King ducks under and follows up with a left that Mackenzie King also avoids with ease.
Mackenzie King is looking to score with low kicks.
Mackenzie King walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yerface checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mackenzie King.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mackenzie King explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A combination from Mackenzie King does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yerface takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yerface tries to land a front kick but Mackenzie King steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yerface misses with a looping left.
Mackenzie King tests Yerface's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yerface misses with a looping right.
Mackenzie King lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yerface's sensitive parts.
Yerface slips a straight right by Mackenzie King.
Yerface loads up on a big right hand but Mackenzie King slips the punch.
Mackenzie King is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Yerface rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mackenzie King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mackenzie King cracks Yerface with a good jab.
Yerface blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Mackenzie King dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mackenzie King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mackenzie King looks to land a left hand but Yerface moved out of range nicely.
Yerface tries for a takedown but Mackenzie King circles away easily
and Mackenzie King counters with a solid body kick.
Yerface moves out of range of the strikes.
Mackenzie King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yerface.
Mackenzie King scores with a takedown into Yerface's guard.
Mackenzie King postures up.
Mackenzie King looking to pass the guard.
Mackenzie King preventing the sweep.
Yerface can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mackenzie King controls the pace.
Yerface is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mackenzie King won't allow Yerface to pass to mount.
Yerface lands strikes from half guard.
Mackenzie King is pressing down on Yerface's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mackenzie King is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yerface is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Yerface passes into half guard.
Mackenzie King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yerface looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yerface throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mackenzie King wants to control but Yerface is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mackenzie King is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yerface pulls his head out easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yerface is looking to take a break and control but Mackenzie King is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yerface is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mackenzie King works his way to full guard. Good work.
Yerface throwing strikes from guard but Mackenzie King blocks nicely.
Yerface 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.
Mackenzie King looking for subs off his back but Yerface has passed one foot through into half guard.
Yerface controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie King is looking to get back to full guard here but Yerface has managed to pass to side control instead.
Check out the look on Yerface's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Yerface decides to stand back up. Yerface steps back and let's Mackenzie King get back to his feet.
Yerface uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mackenzie King.
Nice body punch from Yerface.
Mackenzie King jabs Yerface to the body, keeping him at a distance.
No joy there for Yerface, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Yerface misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie King clobbers Yerface with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mackenzie King throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mackenzie King looks for the body kick but Yerface saw that one coming.
Mackenzie King defending well as Yerface loads up on a big left hand.
Mackenzie King lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yerface's sensitive parts.
Yerface throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mackenzie King swings for the body but Yerface moves out of range.
Mackenzie King lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Yerface throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yerface stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mackenzie King closes the distance and clinches.
Yerface working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but William Mackenzie King will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Yerface connects with a body shot.
A good leg kick by Mackenzie King.
Mackenzie King tries to clinch there but Yerface circles away.
Yerface lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mackenzie King swings for the body but Yerface moves out of range.
Mackenzie King connects with a leg kick. Yerface looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The fighters circling - Mackenzie King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Mackenzie King.
Mackenzie King tries to land a front kick but Yerface steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mackenzie King looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mackenzie King tries a low kick but Yerface avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yerface throws the kick towards the body but Mackenzie King avoids it.
Yerface closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mackenzie King quickly recovers to half guard.
Mackenzie King actively working from the bottom here.
Yerface drops an elbow to the side of Mackenzie King's head.
Yerface working Mackenzie King over with strikes.
Mackenzie King is staying active underneath Yerface, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yerface works his way into full mount!
Yerface lands a heavy elbow.
Yerface content just to control the position here.
Yerface raining down shots from the mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yerface punishing his opponent with strikes.
Yerface wants to control the pace but Mackenzie King is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mackenzie King bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ima Yerface overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yerface is trying to keep Mackenzie King in close.
Yerface looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ima Yerface has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yerface controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ima Yerface wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Mackenzie King lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yerface fails with the takedown
and Mackenzie King counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mackenzie King darts in and clinches Yerface up against the cage.
Yerface fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A body shot lands from Mackenzie King.
Yerface avoiding damage as Mackenzie King throws knees to the body.
Mackenzie King lands a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mackenzie King lands a right hand.
Mackenzie King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mackenzie King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mackenzie King lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yerface.
Mackenzie King scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie King lands a right hand.
Mackenzie King gets through Yerface's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mackenzie King has Yerface pushed against the cage.
Mackenzie King gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Yerface wants to get back to full guard.
Mackenzie King is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Yerface is staying active underneath Mackenzie King, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mackenzie King sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Yerface is looking to control Mackenzie King's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yerface avoid being mounted?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mackenzie King is trying to work for a kimura but Yerface is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Mackenzie King comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mackenzie King 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Mackenzie King!
Post fight, William Mackenzie King stared into the camera and said 'I guess I smashed YOUR face, now didnt I.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sam Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pauli Painija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hall comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - Hell's Bells. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 8 - 2, fighting out of New York, Sam Hall!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pauli Painija!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall throws a low kick, looking for Painija's leg but Painija calmly moves out of range.
Painija lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hall circles away quickly and effectively.
Hall attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hall feints and then cracks Painija's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Painija down.
Painija checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Painija. Hall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hall lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Painija wants to clinch up but Hall keeps it at a distance.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hall enables Painija to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hall manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hall wants to sweep but no luck.
Hall wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hall wants to sweep but no luck.
Hall bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Painija's guard.
Hall trying to control but Painija is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Painija is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sam Hall wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Hall throws a leg kick but Painija sees it coming and moves out of range.
Painija is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hall misses with a low kick.
Painija swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hall scores with a jab to the head.
Painija swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hall throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Painija is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hall just misses with a punch to the body.
Painija stuns Hall with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hall throws a nice inside leg kick.
Painija moves out of range of the leg kick from Hall.
Hall thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Painija if he has to take too many more of those.
Hall feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Painija's calf.
Sam Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Painija checks a leg kick.
Painija fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hall sprawls well initially but Painija persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Painija.
Painija prevents Hall from improving his position.
Painija tries to pass to full mount but Hall defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall has his hands clasped together around Painija's back. He's all about the action.
Hall is trying to control but can't.
Hall tries to roll over but Painija keeps him under control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Painija missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Painija landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Painija wants to take a breather but Hall is having none of it.
Hall trying to control here.
Hall on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Painija trying to control from half guard but Hall is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Painija.
Hall works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hall preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Painija.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Painija from controlling successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Painija makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Painija tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard.
Painija trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Painija stopping the sweep attempt from Hall.
Hall wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pauli Painija will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Painija misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hall misses with a body shot.
Hall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Painija misses with a leg kick.
Hall moves out of range of the body kick.
Painija throws a body punch but Hall moves out of range.
Hall looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hall tests Painija's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hall throws a chopping leg kick but Painija manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Painija fails with an attempt to clinch.
Painija takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fight stays on the outside here - Painija looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Painija tries to clinch but Hall moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall connects with a leg kick. Painija looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Painija is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hall rather than just go for the knockout.
Painija clinches with his opponent.
Painija tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Painija throws an elbow but it misses.
Hall lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hall blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Painija misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Painija tries to land knees in the clinch but Hall avoids the damage to the body.
Painija tries to land knees in the clinch but Hall avoids the damage to the body.
Painija misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hall.
Painija misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hall softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hall misses with a knee to the head.
Hall tries a body shot but Painija blocks it.
Hall prevents a body shot from Painija.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Painija scores with a hook to the body.
Hall works on Painija's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Painija avoids it.
Hall manages to break the clinch.
Painija misses the shot to the body.
Hall takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hall feints and then cracks Painija's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Painija down.
Hall lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Painija swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hall throws a wild body kick that Painija sees coming a mile off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hall. That's going to slow Painija down.
Hall tries a head kick but it misses.
Sam Hall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hall with a jab.
Painija fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch but Painija swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Painija tries to close the distance and clinch but Hall swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Painija wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Painija blocks a head kick by Hall.
Hall throws a shot from downtown. Painija moves away and avoids it.
Hall scores with a nice head shot.
Hall is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Painija ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Painija has a takedown stuffed.
Hall dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Painija. That did some damage!
Hall moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hall forces Painija back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hall.
Hall landing knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Painija is looking for a takedown.
Hall is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Still in the clinch, Hall scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hall creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short left from Hall.
Hall lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hall obliges.
Painija is breathing heavily.
Hall scores with a shot to the side of Painija's head.
Painija lands with a light punch inside.
Painija gets control of Hall's arms and successfully pulls guard. Painija will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hall tries to stand but Painija is controlling from the bottom.
Hall gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters circling - Painija throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hall fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Painija has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Hall dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Painija takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Painija has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hall finds it's way round the side to connect with Painija's head.
Painija connects with a body shot.
Hall checks the leg kick.
Hall explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Painija is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hall looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Painija misses with a body shot
and Hall counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Painija lands with a good body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Painija crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hall - the referee stops the clock and Painija gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hall. Painija manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hall lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hall throws a quick inside leg kick.
Painija pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Painija has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hall.
Painija takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Painija doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Painija. Those never looked like landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hall, right into the meat.
Painija gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hall.
Hall turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hall thows a body shot but no joy.
Painija takes one to the side of the head.
Hall lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hall fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hall throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hall scores with the left hand. Painija knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall feints a jab promting Painija to slip. Hall then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Painija slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hall getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sam Hall is winning the standup battle so far.
Hall slips under a jab.
Painija misses with a looping left.
Hall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Painija wants to clinch.
Painija blocks a head kick by Hall.
Hall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Painija checks the leg kick nicely there.
Painija misses with a wild body shot.
Hall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Painija checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Painija wants to clinch up but Hall keeps it at a distance.
Painija's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Painija takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hall uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Painija has time to react.
Hall throws a head kick but Painija moves out of range.
Hall fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Painija is defended easily by Hall.
Painija blocks a low kick nicely.
Hall moves in looking to clinch but Painija pushes him off.
Hall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Painija tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Hall.
Painija has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hall.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hall, right into the meat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Painija throws a hook to the side of Hall's head but Hall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hall lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hall.
Painija doesn't manage to clinch there - Hall circles away.
Hall lands with a shot to the body.
Hall connects with an inside leg kick.
Hall slaps away a takedown attempt from Painija, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sam Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pauli Painija.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hall tries to land a leg kick but Painija saw it coming and moves away.
Painija fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Hall clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hall lands a head kick. Painija smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hall throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hall tries to keep at a distance but Painija has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hall blocking some punches.
Hall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sam Hall has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hall lands a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Hall as the two fighters clinch.
Painija missing with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Hall scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hall stalling the fight.
Hall makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hall throws a punch but it's blocked by Painija.
Hall lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Painija tries to land knees in the clinch but Hall avoids the damage to the body.
Hall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hall is trying to break the clinch but Painija has him pressed against the cage.
Painija blocks a body shot from Hall.
Hall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Painija is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hall is keeping busy.
Hall presses Painija against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hall lands a body punch in the clinch.
Painija takes an elbow to the forehead.
Painija misses with a punch to the body.
Hall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Painija can do to turn this around?
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hall with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Pauli Painija has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Painija swings wildly with an uppercut but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Painija wants to land a leg kick but Hall is out of range.
Hall defending well as Painija loads up on a big left hand.
Hall throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A solid body kick from Hall.
Painija throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall moves into the clinch.
Painija tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Painija misses with a hook from the clinch.
Painija jumps guard but Hall stands there with Painija around his waist. Painija gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Painija avoiding damage as Hall throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall misses with an elbow strike.
Hall with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hall working aggressively here.
Painija is working for takedown but Hall is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hall prevents a body shot from Painija.
Hall breaks the clinch.
Hall tests Painija's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hall throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hall throws a front kick aimed at Painija's knee but Painija avoids it well.
Painija just misses with a punch to the body.
Hall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Painija.
Painija throws a leg kick but Hall sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Painija takes one to the chin there.
A big right from Hall misses.
Painija throws a series of punches but Hall moves out of range.
Hall goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hall lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall lands with a slapping head kick.
Hall stuffs the takedown attempt from Painija. Painija gets slowly back to his feet.
Sam Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pauli Painija.
Painija dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Painija takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Painija misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Hall had his way with Pauli Painija in that round.
The cut man is working on Pauli Painija's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Painija fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hall looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hall cracks Painija with a right hand to the side of the head.
Painija tries to score with a low kick but Hall moves his leg out of the way.
Painija shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hall defends it nicely.
Painija ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
Hall scores with a spinning back kick!
Hall circles away from the clinch attempt.
Painija is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Painija tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hall paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hall doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Hall.
Jab from Hall.
Painija uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hall connects with a solid leg kick.
Painija misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall.
Painija shoots for a takedown but Hall saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hall circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hall fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Painija, pushing him back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Painija misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hall lands a shoulder strike.
Painija throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hall prevents the takedown attempt.
Sam Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pauli Painija.
Painija lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hall tries to throw a body punch but Painija avoids it by throwing Hall back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Painija displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hall up against the cage.
Painija blocks an elbow strike.
Painija is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Painija misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hall lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hall creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pauli Painija has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Painija gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Pauli Painija has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Painija from controlling successfully.
Hall is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hall wants to sweep here but Painija controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Painija throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Painija pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hall is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Painija postures up in Hall's guard and throws a big left but Hall blocks it.
Hall wants to sweep here but Painija controlling him for the moment.
Hall pulls Painija in close to his closed guard and prevents Painija from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sam Hall has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hall lands with a hook. Painija tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sam Hall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Painija tries for a takedown but Hall sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Painija tries to clinch there but Hall circles away.
Hall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hall moves into the clinch.
Painija takes an elbow to the temple.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Painija backwards.
Painija trying to land knees to the body.
Painija landing knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sam Hall.
I think Hall has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 49:47
Judge William Peck scores the fight 49:46
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Hall!
Sam Hall retains his welterweight title!
Sam Hall made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Hey, Jane! You still got some hype, belongs to me. Ya wanna give it up quietly, or do I have to come and get it?'.
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