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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Markus Vinicius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Barreda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barreda has chosen Rockstar as his entrance music. Markus Vinicius is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Markus Vinicius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesus Barreda!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vinicius misses with a hook. Barreda ducked under it nicely.
Barreda thows a body shot but no joy.
Vinicius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barreda.
Nice uppercut there from Barreda.
Barreda slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Barreda avoids the head kick by Vinicius.
Vinicius throws a poor cross that misses
and Barreda counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vinicius with a jab.
Barreda connects with a body shot.
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!
Barreda blocks a head kick by Vinicius.
Vinicius lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Barreda backs up against the cage.
Vinicius is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vinicius is rocked!
Barreda jabs at Vinicius's body.
Oh Vinicius is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vinicius is breathing heavily.
Barreda changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Barreda lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Vinicius is looking to close the distance but Barreda sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Vinicius crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Vinicius is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Jesus Barreda!
Jesus Barreda took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I'm a bad man from FIGHT GONE BAD! My thanks to Jesus for watching over me, my fans....you're the best!, and to mi madre. Te amo. Gracias.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gerard Esqueda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawnn Chen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Esqueda's entrance music is Cant del Barça. A fine choice. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gerard Esqueda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawnn Chen!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esqueda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chen manages to avoid it.
Chen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chen misses with a straight right.
A big left from Esqueda misses.
Gerard Esqueda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Esqueda lands a jab.
Esqueda moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jab, jab by Esqueda - just one landing.
Esqueda drops his shoulder and cracks Chen with a huge uppercut! Chen goes down! Can Esqueda finish him?
Chen is rocked!
It looks like Shawnn Chen has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Esqueda is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chen is still in real trouble! Can Esqueda finish him?
Chen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Esqueda has passed into side control.
A big shot lands for Esqueda! That's hurt Chen! Will he recover? Esqueda fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gerard Esqueda!
Gerard Esqueda gave a mention to $300 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denjirous Toshiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Goldman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Denjirous Toshiba!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Toshiba misses the target.
Goldman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A good leg kick by Toshiba.
A nice leg kick lands there from Toshiba.
A low kick from Goldman is predictable there
and Toshiba counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toshiba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Goldman.
Goldman throws a lazy head kick
and Toshiba counters with a right hand to the body.
A head kick by Goldman misses
and Toshiba counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Goldman throws the left hand but Toshiba avoids the punch easily.
Toshiba gets a clinch.
Toshiba lands a left hand.
It looks like Michael Goldman has been cut.
Goldman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Goldman blocks an elbow strike.
Toshiba lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Toshiba pushes off an throws an elbow but Goldman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Goldman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goldman throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Goldman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Toshiba is pushing Goldman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Toshiba is trying to drag Goldman to the mat but Goldman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Toshiba gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Goldman.
Goldman wants to take the fight to the mat but Toshiba manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Toshiba lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Goldman as Toshiba tries to tie him up.
Toshiba lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Toshiba trying to mount his opponent but Goldman defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goldman trying to hold on to Toshiba's head to control him but Toshiba postures up.
Toshiba thows a huge punch but Goldman dodges it nicely.
Toshiba is keen to just control but Goldman is a slippery customer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Toshiba is thwarting Goldman's attempts to control the position.
Goldman is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toshiba throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Toshiba is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Goldman throws a hook but Toshiba avoids it easily.
Toshiba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goldman.
Goldman steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Toshiba. That one must have hurt.
Goldman tries to land a leg kick but Toshiba saw it coming and moves away.
Toshiba throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Goldman.
Toshiba throws a body punch but Goldman moves out of range.
Toshiba misses with a body kick.
Toshiba scores with a body shot.
Toshiba with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toshiba tries to clinch up.
Toshiba listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goldman checks a leg kick nicely.
Toshiba tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Goldman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Goldman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goldman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Toshiba keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Toshiba blocks a head kick by Goldman.
Goldman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Toshiba, pushing him back against the cage.
Goldman tries to throw a body punch but Toshiba avoids it by throwing Goldman back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Goldman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Toshiba prevents it.
Toshiba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Toshiba sizes up Goldman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denjirous Toshiba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Goldman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Toshiba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Toshiba has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Toshiba moves out of range of the body kick.
Toshiba rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Goldman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Goldman.
Toshiba misses with a head kick.
Toshiba bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Toshiba blocks a head kick by Goldman.
Goldman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Goldman throws a leg kick which misses Toshiba's front leg but catches the back leg as Toshiba tries to avoid it.
Goldman throws a head kick that misses.
Goldman throws a head kick that misses.
Goldman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Toshiba lands with a hook. Goldman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goldman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Toshiba swings for the body but Goldman moves out of range.
Goldman tries to land a leg kick but Toshiba saw it coming and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Goldman.
Goldman blocks a jab.
Goldman throws a leg kick but Toshiba moved away.
Goldman slips a jab from Toshiba.
Toshiba scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Goldman doesn't seem bothered though.
Toshiba misses with a wild combination.
Toshiba works the jab nicely.
Toshiba looks to score with a jab to the body but Goldman is just out of range.
Goldman just misses with a punch to the body.
Toshiba avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Good leg kick by Goldman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Goldman misses with a head kick.
Goldman scores with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goldman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Toshiba.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toshiba misses with a body shot.
Toshiba avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Goldman thumps Toshiba with a low kick.
Toshiba shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Goldman throws a poor cross that misses
and Toshiba counters with a single leg into guard. Goldman didn't expect that.
Goldman is controlling Toshiba's posture.
Goldman trying to control the position.
Toshiba throws a big elbow that misses.
Goldman manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Goldman raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldman lands a big elbow.
Goldman avoids the attempt from Toshiba to control.
Goldman prevents Toshiba from getting the reversal.
Goldman tries to control but Toshiba wriggling away.
Goldman sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Poor strikes thrown by Goldman there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Goldman looking to ground and pound but Toshiba is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldman cracks Toshiba with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Goldman looking to finish with strikes here!
Toshiba is looking to improve his position but Goldman isn't that keen on the idea.
Goldman throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Toshiba because Goldman loaded up on that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toshiba working to try and regain half guard.
Goldman thowing shots but they're missing.
Goldman throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Goldman working Toshiba over with strikes here.
It looks like Denjirous Toshiba has been cut.
Toshiba wants to hold on but Goldman pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Goldman dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Goldman crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Toshiba - the referee stops the clock and Goldman gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Toshiba. Goldman manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Goldman misses with a kick to the body.
Toshiba looks to score with a jab to the body but Goldman is just out of range.
Goldman motions for Toshiba to come forward. Goldman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goldman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Goldman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Goldman throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Goldman throws a leg kick but Toshiba moved away.
Toshiba fails to land with a series of punches.
Goldman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Goldman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goldman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Toshiba fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldman misses with a hook.
Goldman throws a leg kick but Toshiba checks it.
Goldman cracks the inside of Toshiba's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goldman is looking to work some ground and pound but Toshiba has wrist control.
Goldman tries to free his leg and advance position but Toshiba is retaining full guard.
Toshiba trying to control the position here.
Goldman trying to control but Toshiba is working from the bottom.
Goldman is really struggling to control Toshiba but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Michael Goldman has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Toshiba tests Goldman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toshiba looks to land a left hand but Goldman moved out of range nicely.
Goldman misses with a low kick as Toshiba jumps back.
Goldman leaves Toshiba with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Toshiba's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Toshiba.
Goldman slips a jab and a cross from Toshiba.
Toshiba is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Toshiba changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Goldman tries to avoid it but Toshiba manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Goldman to the ground. Goldman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Michael Goldman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denjirous Toshiba.
Toshiba scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
No luck for Goldman with that takedown attempt.
Toshiba avoids a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldman checks the leg kick.
Toshiba keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Goldman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Toshiba is trying to control the position but Goldman postures up.
Goldman stopping the sweep attempt from Toshiba.
Goldman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Toshiba not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Toshiba wants to sweep here but Goldman controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toshiba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goldman.
Goldman looking to pass the guard.
Goldman preventing the sweep.
Toshiba is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Toshiba is trying to control the position but Goldman postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Denjirous Toshiba was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Goldman throws a leg kick but Toshiba sees it coming and checks it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goldman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Toshiba circles away from the clinch attempt
and Toshiba counters with a right hand 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 Michael Goldman.
I think Goldman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Goldman!
A victorious Michael Goldman 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between James Assange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Assange comes to the cage accompanied by Eddie Van Halen - Eruption. Aldo has chosen Run This Town as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Assange!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jose Aldo!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assange with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Assange scores with a jab.
Aldo moves out of range of the strikes.
Assange fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aldo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Assange.
Aldo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab from Assange misses.
Assange thuds his right hand into Aldo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Assange is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A hook to the body from Aldo.
Assange swings wildly with an uppercut but Aldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Aldo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aldo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Assange tries to work over Aldo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aldo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Assange's elbow.
Assange tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aldo's elbow.
Aldo blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Assange.
Aldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Assange lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aldo backwards.
Aldo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Assange.
Aldo throws a punch but it's blocked by Assange.
Aldo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aldo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Assange cracks Aldo with a nice body shot.
Aldo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Assange clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Aldo controls the action.
Assange rolls, trying to escape but Aldo keeps control of the position.
A lull in the action here.
Assange turns into Aldo and is now in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aldo is trying to control the position but Assange postures up.
Assange missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aldo 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.
Assange trying to control the position from guard on top but Aldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Assange with a flurry of punches that miss.
Assange throwing strikes but missing.
Aldo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Assange throws a big elbow that misses.
Aldo looking for a guillotine here but Assange defends easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aldo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Assange can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo 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.
Assange trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Assange working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Assange throwing strikes from guard but Aldo blocks nicely.
Assange gets to his feet. Aldo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Aldo wants to land a leg kick but Assange is out of range.
Aldo 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.
Assange misses with a jab, cross combination.
Assange misses with a body shot.
Assange connects with a single shot there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Assange looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assange moves into range and clinches up with Aldo.
Assange lands a body shot in the clinch.
Aldo landing knees to the head.
Aldo blocks a body shot from Assange.
Aldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aldo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Assange has him pressed against the cage.
Assange misses with a hook to the ribs.
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!
Assange blocks a body shot from Aldo.
Aldo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aldo.
Aldo prevents a body shot from Assange.
Aldo lands with a right to the head.
Aldo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Both fighters circling a little - Aldo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Assange checks the leg kick.
Aldo throws a head kick but Assange moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Assange misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that James Assange will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Assange lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Assange looks to score with a jab to the body but Aldo is just out of range.
A good leg kick by Aldo.
Aldo moves away from the strike by Assange.
Aldo shoots in looking for a takedown but Assange manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Aldo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Assange blocks a head kick by Aldo.
A jab from Assange finds it's way through Aldo's defenses.
Assange swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aldo counters with a shoot takedown. Assange fights it but they end up in guard.
Assange is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Aldo is controlling him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Assange looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aldo is one step ahead there.
Aldo trying to control the position from guard on top but Assange is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aldo prevents Assange from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Assange's guard.
Aldo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Aldo is looking to advance position but Assange won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Aldo in particular looking to stall.
Assange works his way to full guard. Good work.
Aldo prevents Assange from getting back to his feet.
Assange working a defensive guard here.
Aldo trying to control but Assange is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldo stands and throws Assange's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Aldo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Assange pushes Aldo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Aldo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Assange tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aldo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Assange is trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assange is trying to control Aldo's posture but Aldo avoids it.
Aldo has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Aldo throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Assange wants to hold on but Aldo pushes him away.
Aldo controlling from mount.
Assange is working to get back to half guard.
Aldo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assange tries to reverse the position but Aldo maintains control.
Assange is working hard here to advance position.
Assange regains half guard.
Aldo thows a huge punch but Assange dodges it nicely.
Jose Aldo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aldo is working for a kimura but Assange is defending it quite comfortably.
Assange is looking for a sweep. Aldo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aldo trying to control from half guard but Assange is working away.
Assange pushes Aldo off looking to stand but Aldo dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jose Aldo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Assange misses with a hook. Aldo ducked under it nicely.
Aldo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aldo scores with a kick to the body.
Aldo just misses with a punch to the body.
Aldo wants to slow Assange down by chopping away at his legs.
Assange stuffs the takedown attempt from Aldo. Aldo gets slowly back to his feet.
Assange throws a good cross that connects.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Aldo - that will leave a mark!
Assange wants to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Aldo throws a leg kick but Assange sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Aldo throws a leg kick but Assange sees it coming and moves out of range.
Assange thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aldo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Assange tries to close the distance and clinch but Aldo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Assange connects with a right hand. Aldo shakes it off.
Jose Aldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aldo avoids the body shot from Assange.
Assange looks to throw the jab but Aldo is out of range.
Aldo tries to clinch up but Assange circles away and keeps his distance.
A cross from Aldo lands.
Aldo tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Assange.
Aldo shoots in for a takedown but Assange shows good takedown defense.
Assange scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aldo throws a nice looking combination but Assange bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assange misses the jab.
James Assange is winning the standup battle so far.
Aldo scoring well with a low kick there.
Aldo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Assange circles away.
James Assange has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Aldo.
Assange throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Assange swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Assange throws the left hand but Aldo avoids the punch easily.
Aldo throws a leg kick
and Aldo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
An inside leg kick from Aldo misses.
Assange stalks Aldo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Aldo's face. Aldo staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Assange moves into the clinch.
Aldo is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Assange can't fight it off and eventually Aldo manages to take the fight to the floor. Assange looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Aldo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Assange controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Aldo works his way into full mount!
Aldo with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Aldo manages to capitalize on a mistake by Assange to take his back!
Aldo is looking for the choke from the back position but Assange is controlling his hands well.
Aldo patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Aldo looking to hold on to the position here but Assange rolls and ends up regaining guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldo looking to sit in guard and control but Assange gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Aldo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aldo wants to sweep but no luck.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aldo trying to keep a closed guard but Assange is proving a slippery customer.
Assange loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Assange gets to his feet. Aldo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Aldo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Aldo drives through and clinches with Assange against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aldo blocking some punches.
Aldo tries to land a knee to the head but Assange blocks with his arms.
Aldo is looking for a takedown.
Aldo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aldo has a couple of punches blocked by Assange.
Assange works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jose Aldo.
I think Aldo 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Aldo!
A relieved looking Jose Aldo 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angus McLoughlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilya Murometz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McLoughlin comes to the cage accompanied by Cadence to Arms. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Angus McLoughlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ilya Murometz!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLoughlin tries a head kick but it misses.
McLoughlin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McLoughlin connects with a solid leg kick.
Murometz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McLoughlin tries to clinch but Murometz moves out of range.
McLoughlin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McLoughlin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murometz.
Murometz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLoughlin was well out of range. Poor timing from Murometz.
Murometz tries to bum rush McLoughlin with a series of wild strikes but McLoughlin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murometz lands a nice hook to McLoughlin's body. McLoughlin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Murometz misses the jab.
McLoughlin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Murometz closes the distance looking to clinch
and McLoughlin counters with a nice leg kick.
McLoughlin moves out of range of the body kick from Murometz.
Murometz connects with a good right hand that stumbles McLoughlin. McLoughlin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
An inside leg kick lands from McLoughlin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLoughlin blocks a low kick nicely.
Murometz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McLoughlin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McLoughlin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Murometz is out of range and McLoughlin settles back down.
Murometz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McLoughlin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Murometz instigates a clinch.
McLoughlin misses with a punch on the inside.
Murometz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McLoughlin throws a punch but it's blocked by Murometz.
McLoughlin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murometz manages to break the clinch.
Murometz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McLoughlin takes a swing at Murometz's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLoughlin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murometz looks to score with a jab to the body but McLoughlin is just out of range.
McLoughlin moves out of range as Murometz strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLoughlin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McLoughlin throws a head kick that misses.
McLoughlin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McLoughlin has taken the fight to the clinch.
McLoughlin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murometz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murometz swings for the body but McLoughlin moves out of range.
Murometz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That kick from McLoughlin tenderised Murometz's leg. Murometz is trying to keep his angry face on.
A big right from Murometz misses.
Murometz loads up on a big right hand but McLoughlin slips the punch.
McLoughlin slips under a jab.
Murometz clobbers McLoughlin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McLoughlin delivers a nice body kick.
McLoughlin moves in looking to clinch but Murometz pushes him off.
McLoughlin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Murometz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLoughlin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murometz throws a leg kick that misses.
Murometz throws the left hand but McLoughlin avoids the punch easily.
Murometz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Murometz misses with a body punch
and McLoughlin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McLoughlin misses with a head kick.
Murometz takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Murometz pushes McLoughlin up against the cage in a clinch.
McLoughlin lands a shoulder strike.
McLoughlin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McLoughlin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murometz has him pressed against the cage.
McLoughlin throws a punch but it's blocked by Murometz.
McLoughlin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Murometz looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murometz misses with a body punch.
McLoughlin swings wildly with an uppercut but Murometz uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLoughlin struggles to land a body shot inside as Murometz controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLoughlin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Murometz takes a shot to the head.
Murometz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Murometz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McLoughlin is trying to break the clinch but Murometz has him pressed against the cage.
Murometz prevents McLoughlin from breaking the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Murometz.
Nice body punch from Murometz - that landed with a thud.
McLoughlin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McLoughlin manages to break the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from McLoughlin.
Murometz looks to land a right hand but McLoughlin moved out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murometz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McLoughlin.
Murometz throws a right and a left that both miss.
McLoughlin is looking to chop away at Murometz's legs.
Murometz wants to clinch up but McLoughlin keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angus McLoughlin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McLoughlin swings for the body but Murometz moves out of range.
Murometz 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.
A decent looking cross lands there for McLoughlin.
Murometz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McLoughlin throws a series of punches but Murometz avoids them all with ease.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Murometz in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
McLoughlin moves out of range of the strikes.
McLoughlin throws a leg kick which misses Murometz's front leg but catches the back leg as Murometz tries to avoid it.
Murometz thuds a left hand into McLoughlin's body.
McLoughlin blocks a jab.
Murometz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McLoughlin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murometz blocks the body kick.
McLoughlin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murometz throws out the jab.
McLoughlin tries to land a leg kick but Murometz saw it coming and moves away.
Murometz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McLoughlin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Murometz, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLoughlin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McLoughlin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McLoughlin slips a straight right by Murometz.
Murometz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McLoughlin tries to clinch but Murometz moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for McLoughlin.
A jab from Murometz misses.
Murometz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McLoughlin checks it well.
Murometz swings for the body but McLoughlin moves out of range.
Murometz throws a hook but McLoughlin blocks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Murometz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McLoughlin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McLoughlin throws a head kick but Murometz moves out of range.
Murometz jabs at McLoughlin's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murometz throws the left hand but McLoughlin avoids the punch easily.
Angus McLoughlin is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murometz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McLoughlin.
Murometz misses with a left hand
and McLoughlin counters with a leg kick.
Murometz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McLoughlin.
McLoughlin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Murometz throws a lazy right hand but McLoughlin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murometz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Murometz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McLoughlin.
McLoughlin pushes Murometz up against the cage in a clinch.
Murometz misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from McLoughlin fails to land.
McLoughlin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murometz throws a punch but it's blocked by McLoughlin.
Murometz breaks the clinch.
McLoughlin with a nice cross.
Murometz scores with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from McLoughlin misses the target.
McLoughlin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Murometz will feel that in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murometz throws a leg kick that misses.
Murometz looks to land a right hand but McLoughlin moved out of range.
McLoughlin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Murometz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murometz walks into a stiff left hand from McLoughlin.
McLoughlin throws a sloppy head kick
and Murometz counters with a two punch combo.
McLoughlin misses with a low kick.
McLoughlin rushes Murometz and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLoughlin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murometz is looking to break free of the clinch but McLoughlin has double underhooks.
Murometz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McLoughlin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murometz backwards.
McLoughlin breaks the clinch.
Murometz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McLoughlin circles away quickly and effectively.
McLoughlin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLoughlin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murometz throws out the jab.
McLoughlin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Murometz.
McLoughlin moves out of range of the strikes.
McLoughlin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murometz.
Murometz is breathing heavily.
Murometz throws a head kick that misses
and McLoughlin counters with a right hand to the body.
McLoughlin misses with a head kick.
Murometz throws a leg kick
and McLoughlin counters with a thumping low kick.
McLoughlin scores with a jab to the head.
McLoughlin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick from Murometz is predictable there
and McLoughlin makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Murometz really felt that one!
Murometz thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murometz looks to land a right hand but McLoughlin moved out of range.
Murometz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McLoughlin. McLoughlin obviously looking to wear him down.
McLoughlin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Murometz blocks the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angus McLoughlin dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Murometz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McLoughlin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murometz.
Murometz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McLoughlin scores with a shot to the body.
McLoughlin throws a good cross that connects.
Murometz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McLoughlin. McLoughlin obviously looking to wear him down.
McLoughlin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Murometz counters with a nice low kick that buckles McLoughlin's knee momentarily.
McLoughlin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Murometz is out of range.
Murometz misses with an uppercut. McLoughlin saw that one coming.
Murometz swinging wildly here.
McLoughlin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McLoughlin moves out of range of the strikes.
Murometz throws a right and a left that both miss.
McLoughlin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLoughlin scores with a leg kick.
Murometz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McLoughlin scoring well with a low kick there.
McLoughlin misses with a head kick.
McLoughlin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murometz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McLoughlin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McLoughlin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McLoughlin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murometz backwards.
McLoughlin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McLoughlin misses with some punches.
McLoughlin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murometz.
McLoughlin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Murometz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ilya Murometz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLoughlin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murometz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murometz with a jab.
McLoughlin thuds a left hand into Murometz's body.
McLoughlin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McLoughlin scores with the left hand. Murometz knows he should have avoided that one.
McLoughlin throws a head kick but Murometz moves out of range.
McLoughlin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murometz.
Murometz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Murometz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Murometz takes one to the chin there.
Murometz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McLoughlin counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Murometz is rocked!
and McLoughlin counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Murometz! He's just covering up as McLoughlin starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angus McLoughlin!
After winning the bout, Angus McLoughlin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Kharitonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Potkukelkka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kharitonov's entrance music is BLUNT - Raggae All Day. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Kharitonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Potkukelkka!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kharitonov lands a really nice looking cross but Potkukelkka seems unphased.
Potkukelkka throws a hook to the side of Kharitonov's head but Kharitonov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Potkukelkka slips a jab from Kharitonov.
Potkukelkka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Potkukelkka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kharitonov.
Potkukelkka has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kharitonov.
Kharitonov lands with a slapping head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kharitonov.
Kharitonov throws a head kick that Potkukelkka semi-blocks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kharitonov looks to throw the jab but Potkukelkka is out of range.
Potkukelkka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kharitonov throws a head kick but Potkukelkka moves out of range.
Kharitonov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Potkukelkka blocks a low kick nicely.
Kharitonov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Potkukelkka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Potkukelkka moves out of range as Kharitonov strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharitonov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Potkukelkka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Potkukelkka 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.
Kharitonov throws a leg kick but Potkukelkka checks it.
Potkukelkka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kharitonov but Kharitonov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Potkukelkka throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Potkukelkka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kharitonov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
An inside leg kick from Potkukelkka misses.
Potkukelkka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A head kick from Potkukelkka lands but Kharitonov takes it in his stride.
Potkukelkka tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Kharitonov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kharitonov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Potkukelkka moves out of range as Kharitonov strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potkukelkka connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Potkukelkka scores with a nice body kick.
Kharitonov scores with a decent looking hook.
Kharitonov wants to slow Potkukelkka down by chopping away at his legs.
Kharitonov avoids the body shot from Potkukelkka.
Potkukelkka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kharitonov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kharitonov stuns Potkukelkka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A clash of legs there as Potkukelkka blocks the low kick.
Vladimir Kharitonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kharitonov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kharitonov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Potkukelkka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kharitonov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kharitonov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potkukelkka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kharitonov avoids it really well and circles away.
Vladimir Kharitonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Potkukelkka.
Kharitonov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Potkukelkka. Potkukelkka circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Potkukelkka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kharitonov. Kharitonov obviously looking to wear him down.
Kharitonov misses with a body kick.
Kharitonov stuns Potkukelkka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Potkukelkka is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kharitonov is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Potkukelkka.
Potkukelkka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Potkukelkka missing with a left hand there. Kharitonov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kharitonov.
Kharitonov misses with a low kick.
Potkukelkka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kharitonov misses with a leg kick
and Potkukelkka counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kharitonov!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Potkukelkka tries to advance to mount but can't.
Potkukelkka tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov wants to get back to his feet but Potkukelkka drags him back down.
Potkukelkka tries to score with some ground and pound. Kharitonov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Potkukelkka advances nicely into full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Potkukelkka trying to control but Kharitonov is having none of it.
Potkukelkka looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Potkukelkka scoring with strikes but Kharitonov is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Kharitonov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kharitonov misses with a leg kick
and Potkukelkka counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Kharitonov.
Potkukelkka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kharitonov. That did some damage!
Potkukelkka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Potkukelkka misses with a hook.
Potkukelkka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kharitonov looks to land a body kick but Potkukelkka moved away.
Potkukelkka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kharitonov throws a head kick but Potkukelkka moves out of range.
Potkukelkka tries a low kick but Kharitonov avoids it.
Vladimir Kharitonov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kharitonov misses with a leg kick.
Potkukelkka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kharitonov moves away.
Kharitonov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kharitonov wants it to stay on the feet.
Kharitonov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kharitonov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharitonov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Potkukelkka checks a leg kick.
Potkukelkka blocks a head kick by Kharitonov.
Kharitonov checks the leg kick.
Kharitonov tries a low kick but Potkukelkka avoids it.
Potkukelkka takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kharitonov throws a leg kick but Potkukelkka sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kharitonov throws the kick towards the body but Potkukelkka avoids it.
Kharitonov looks to score with a jab to the body but Potkukelkka is just out of range.
Kharitonov lunges at Potkukelkka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Potkukelkka's hand.
Vladimir Kharitonov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Potkukelkka takes a swing at Kharitonov's ribcage but misses.
Kharitonov throws a hook to the side of Potkukelkka's head but Potkukelkka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Potkukelkka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kharitonov's calf.
Kharitonov moves out of range of the body kick from Potkukelkka.
Kharitonov throws an overhand right that lands on Potkukelkka's shoulder, as Potkukelkka tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potkukelkka checks the leg kick.
Potkukelkka checks a leg kick.
Kharitonov throws a leg kick
and Potkukelkka counters with a thumping low kick.
Kharitonov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Potkukelkka if he has to take too many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kharitonov tries to move into range but Potkukelkka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kharitonov is looking to land body kicks.
Potkukelkka wants to clinch.
Kharitonov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Potkukelkka tries to clinch up.
Kharitonov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Potkukelkka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Potkukelkka throws a leg kick but Kharitonov sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Potkukelkka is looking to clinch but Kharitonov is avoiding it.
Kharitonov 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.
Potkukelkka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Potkukelkka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Potkukelkka misses with a wild body shot.
Kharitonov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kharitonov scores with a kick to the body.
Kharitonov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kharitonov slaps away a takedown attempt from Potkukelkka, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Potkukelkka misses with a leg kick
and Kharitonov counters with a right hand to the body.
Potkukelkka is breathing heavily.
Kharitonov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kharitonov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Potkukelkka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potkukelkka checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kharitonov misses the target.
Kharitonov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
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!
Potkukelkka connects with a body shot.
Potkukelkka connects with a solid leg kick.
Kharitonov scores with a jab to the head.
Potkukelkka shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Potkukelkka tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kharitonov misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Potkukelkka.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Potkukelkka tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kharitonov is able to avoid easily.
Potkukelkka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kharitonov misses with a low kick.
Kharitonov misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Kharitonov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Potkukelkka lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kharitonov throws a leg kick
and Potkukelkka counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Potkukelkka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kharitonov keeps working.
Kharitonov is doing well to control the position and prevent Potkukelkka from advancing to side control.
Potkukelkka scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Potkukelkka stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharitonov wants to control but Potkukelkka is keeping busy.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Potkukelkka avoids the head kick by Kharitonov.
Kharitonov throws a head kick but Potkukelkka moves out of range.
Kharitonov looks to throw the jab but Potkukelkka is out of range.
Potkukelkka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kharitonov digs a good hook to Potkukelkka's body.
An inside leg kick lands from Potkukelkka.
Kharitonov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Potkukelkka.
James Potkukelkka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Potkukelkka.
Kharitonov throws a solid leg kick but Potkukelkka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kharitonov.
Kharitonov is looking to chop away at Potkukelkka's legs.
Kharitonov moves out of range of the body kick from Potkukelkka.
Kharitonov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kharitonov, right into the meat.
Crunch! Potkukelkka slams his shin into Kharitonov's torso.
A slow jab from Kharitonov misses its intended target.
Potkukelkka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A solid body kick from Kharitonov.
A clash of legs there as Potkukelkka blocks the low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kharitonov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kharitonov misses the shot to the body.
Kharitonov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Potkukelkka's calf.
Kharitonov throws a hook but Potkukelkka blocks it.
Potkukelkka has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kharitonov.
Potkukelkka looks for a takedown but Kharitonov sprawls well.
Vladimir Kharitonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Potkukelkka.
Potkukelkka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kharitonov moves out of range of the leg kick from Potkukelkka.
Kharitonov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kharitonov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Potkukelkka. That did some damage!
Potkukelkka walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Potkukelkka checks a low kick from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov tries to land a leg kick but Potkukelkka saw it coming and moves away.
Vladimir Kharitonov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kharitonov lands with a straight right. Potkukelkka didn't see that one coming.
A head kick from Kharitonov lands but Potkukelkka takes it in his stride.
Potkukelkka has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kharitonov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Potkukelkka. Kharitonov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kharitonov scores with a hook.
Kharitonov motions for Potkukelkka to come forward. Kharitonov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Potkukelkka is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kharitonov rather than just go for the knockout.
Potkukelkka steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kharitonov. That one must have hurt.
Potkukelkka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kharitonov connects with an inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Potkukelkka gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kharitonov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Potkukelkka. That did some damage!
Kharitonov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Potkukelkka.
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 Vladimir Kharitonov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kharitonov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Kharitonov!
A victorious Vladimir Kharitonov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eiji Kawashima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davidson has chosen Regina Spektor - Après Moi 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 prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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175 lbs
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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
22 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eiji Kawashima!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Davidson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davidson misses with a head kick.
Kawashima lands a lovely overhand right.
Kawashima getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kawashima looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kawashima swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kawashima throws a low kick but it's checked well by Davidson.
Kawashima takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A slow jab from Kawashima misses its intended target.
Kawashima walks into a jab.
Kawashima takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Davidson tries a head kick but it misses.
Kawashima takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davidson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kawashima takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Davidson moves into range and clinches up with Kawashima.
Davidson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Davidson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kawashima lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawashima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kawashima lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Davidson backwards.
Kawashima tries to throw a body punch but Davidson avoids it by throwing Kawashima back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Davidson fails to land.
Davidson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Davidson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kawashima works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kawashima prevents a body shot from Davidson.
Davidson lands with a left to the head.
Davidson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kawashima breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kawashima jabs at Davidson's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kawashima blocks the body kick.
Kawashima throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Davidson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Davidson looks winded!
The fighters circling - Davidson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kawashima.
Kawashima misses with a two punch combination.
Davidson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawashima throws a good cross that connects.
Kawashima throws a leg kick but Davidson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Davidson misses with a kick to the body
and Kawashima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kawashima tests Davidson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Davidson is rocked!
Davidson walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Kawashima swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eiji Kawashima!
Eiji Kawashima retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Eiji Kawashima thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kauko Partio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kawamura Yoshimune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Partio's entrance music is Nightwish - Crimson Tide. A fine choice. Yoshimune comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Riverboat Song - Ocean Colour Scene kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kauko Partio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kawamura Yoshimune!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Partio cracks Yoshimune with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Partio looks to land a right hand but Yoshimune moved out of range.
Partio is looking to clinch but Yoshimune is avoiding it.
Yoshimune defending well as Partio loads up on a big left hand.
Yoshimune walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Partio checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Partio throws the left hand but Yoshimune avoids the punch easily.
Yoshimune throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Partio blocks the body kick.
Partio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yoshimune, pushing him back against the cage.
Partio is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yoshimune pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Partio working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Yoshimune - that landed with a thud.
Yoshimune throws a punch but it's blocked by Partio.
Partio blocks an uppercut.
Yoshimune lands a hook to the side of the head.
Partio misses with a body punch.
Yoshimune working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yoshimune blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio working aggressively here.
Partio digs a right hand underneath Yoshimune's ribcage. Yoshimune let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yoshimune lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Partio is looking to control Yoshimune's arms but Yoshimune gets an underhook and turns him. Now Partio has his back to the cage.
Partio is looking to break free of the clinch but Yoshimune has double underhooks.
Yoshimune breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Partio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yoshimune.
Partio throws a leg kick but Yoshimune checks it.
Kauko Partio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yoshimune moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fighters circling - Partio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Partio throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Partio takes a swing at Yoshimune's ribcage but misses.
Yoshimune walks forward, straight into a front kick from Partio.
Partio has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yoshimune finds it's way round the side to connect with Partio's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Partio fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio looking to score a takedown here. Yoshimune is defending well but Partio drives through and ends up in Yoshimune's guard.
Yoshimune looking to control.
Partio with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Partio preventing the sweep.
Partio really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Partio looking to pass the guard.
Partio wants to control from the top but Yoshimune keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Partio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yoshimune preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Partio postures up in Yoshimune's guard and throws a big left but Yoshimune blocks it.
Yoshimune is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Partio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio postures up in Yoshimune's guard and throws a big left but Yoshimune blocks it.
Partio looking to sit in guard and control but Yoshimune gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Partio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Partio is on top in guard.
Partio is in close to Yoshimune's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Partio wants to control from the top but Yoshimune keeps moving.
Partio working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio trying to control but Yoshimune is working from the bottom.
Partio 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.
Yoshimune looking for a sweep. Not yet Yoshimune, not yet.
Partio throwing strikes from guard but Yoshimune blocks nicely.
Partio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Partio throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Partio throws a big right hand that misses.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Partio wants to pass the guard but Yoshimune is keeping the position.
Yoshimune wants to stand but Partio is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kauko Partio dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Partio checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Yoshimune staying out of range there.
Yoshimune connects with a body shot.
Partio lands a jab to the head.
Yoshimune connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yoshimune slips under a jab.
Partio looks to land a body kick but Yoshimune moved away.
Nice defenses there by Partio.
Yoshimune misses with a straight right.
Partio with a jab.
Partio takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Partio.
Partio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yoshimune can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yoshimune looks to land a right hand but Partio moved out of range.
Yoshimune stuffs the takedown attempt from Partio. Partio gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Partio throws a solid leg kick but Yoshimune takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Partio.
Yoshimune swings for the body but Partio moves out of range.
Yoshimune scores with a jab to the head.
Partio checks a leg kick.
Partio throws a push kick but Yoshimune slaps the foot to one side.
Partio feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yoshimune's calf.
Kawamura Yoshimune is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Partio looks to land a right hand but Yoshimune moved out of range.
Partio lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Partio finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A punch combination from Partio misses.
Partio takes one to the side of the head.
Yoshimune cracks Partio with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio throws a hook but Yoshimune blocks it.
Yoshimune looks to land a body kick but Partio moved away.
Yoshimune throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yoshimune pivots, looking for a leg kick but Partio is out of range and Yoshimune settles back down.
Partio drops his hands momentarily and Yoshimune takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Partio misses with a takedown attempt - Yoshimune sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yoshimune throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Partio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yoshimune has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Partio throws a big shot that misses.
Yoshimune moves out of range as Partio strikes.
Yoshimune misses with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Partio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yoshimune lands a nice looking body shot.
Yoshimune throws a leg kick but Partio checks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yoshimune checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Yoshimune feints and then cracks Partio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Partio down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Partio, right into the meat.
A lazy body kick from Partio
and Yoshimune counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Yoshimune lands a nice looking body shot.
Partio misses the jab.
Partio fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kauko Partio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yoshimune scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Partio is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A cross from Yoshimune lands.
Partio throws a right and a left that both miss.
Partio slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshimune throws a low kick but it's checked well by Partio.
Yoshimune is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Partio misses with a body kick.
Yoshimune wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Partio needs to keep his hands up - Yoshimune had a free shot at his head there.
Yoshimune throws a low kick but it's checked well by Partio.
Partio throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yoshimune stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Partio thows a body shot but no joy.
Yoshimune fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Partio checks it well.
Partio takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yoshimune uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Partio.
Yoshimune with a nice cross.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Partio blocks a leg kick.
Partio takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Partio lands the left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kawamura Yoshimune showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Donk. Partio catches Yoshimune right on the button with a cross.
Yoshimune finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yoshimune on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Partio scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yoshimune stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Partio.
Yoshimune checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
An inside leg kick lands from Partio.
Good shot there by Partio.
Partio tries to move into range but Yoshimune moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Partio manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Yoshimune on his heels. He'll look to pass Yoshimune's guard now, I'm sure.
Partio is fighting to break Yoshimune's control of his arms but Yoshimune is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Partio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yoshimune swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Partio postures up and lands a big shot to Yoshimune's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshimune wants to sweep here but Partio controlling him for the moment.
Yoshimune working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Partio.
Partio lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Partio keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yoshimune's head.
Yoshimune controls Partio momentarily but Partio frees himself.
Partio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yoshimune is keeping the position for now.
Partio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio wants to control from the top but Yoshimune keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Partio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Partio throws a strike but Yoshimune rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Yoshimune gets to his feet. Partio looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Partio throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yoshimune throws a low kick but Partio moves out of range easily.
Yoshimune jabs at Partio's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yoshimune checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshimune lands a lovely overhand right.
Partio throws a body kick that misses.
Yoshimune cracks the inside of Partio's front leg.
Yoshimune misses with a looping left.
Partio ducks under a wild hook from Yoshimune.
Partio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yoshimune throws out the jab.
Partio fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Partio checks a leg kick nicely.
Yoshimune fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Partio manages to avoid it.
Kawamura Yoshimune seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Partio.
Yoshimune goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Partio swings for the body but Yoshimune moves out of range.
Partio thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Yoshimune if he has to take too many more of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio shoots in looking for a takedown but Yoshimune manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Partio's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yoshimune throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Partio checks the leg kick nicely there.
An inside leg kick lands from Yoshimune.
Partio changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from Yoshimune tenderised Partio's leg. Partio is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yoshimune will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Partio lands a jab to the head.
Jab by Yoshimune.
Yoshimune throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Partio avoids the body shot from Yoshimune.
Nice straight punches there by Yoshimune. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yoshimune.
A head kick by Partio misses
and Yoshimune counters with a body kick that stops Partio in his tracks momentarily.
Partio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kauko Partio clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yoshimune lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Partio has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Partio and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yoshimune works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Partio misses the shot to the body.
Partio throws a sloppy head kick and Yoshimune moves out of range easily.
Partio throws a poor cross that misses
and Yoshimune counters with a right hand to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yoshimune.
Yoshimune uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Partio.
Yoshimune tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yoshimune works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Partio is looking to chop away at Yoshimune's legs.
Yoshimune lands a nice looking kick to the body. Partio takes a step back to recover.
Yoshimune uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Partio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshimune throws a chopping leg kick but Partio manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Partio misses with a straight right.
Partio just misses with a punch to the body.
Yoshimune throws a lazy right hand but Partio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Partio moves in looking to clinch but Yoshimune pushes him off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yoshimune. That's going to slow Partio down.
Partio on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yoshimune takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Partio fails with a takedown attempt.
Partio pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Partio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Partio misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshimune cracks Partio with an open hand slap.
Partio misses with a straight right.
Yoshimune plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Yoshimune lands a nice leg kick that just misses Partio's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Partio misses with a kick to the body.
A low kick from Partio misses
and Yoshimune counters with a head kick. That will keep Partio thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Yoshimune throws a low kick, looking for Partio's leg but Partio calmly moves out of range.
Yoshimune looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yoshimune uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Partio.
Partio moves out of range of the body kick.
Yoshimune chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Partio checks a low kick from Yoshimune.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yoshimune.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Yoshimune throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Partio misses with a wild body shot.
Partio missing with a left hand there. Yoshimune was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yoshimune uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Partio.
Yoshimune misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Partio.
Partio is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yoshimune moves out of range as Partio throws a body kick.
Partio throws a head kick but Yoshimune moves out of range.
Partio checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Partio throws a hook but Yoshimune avoids it easily.
Partio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yoshimune.
Yoshimune doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yoshimune misses with a wild body shot.
Jab by Partio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Partio.
Partio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Partio connects with the punch.
Partio misses the shot to the body.
Good exchange - Partio coming out on top.
Partio looks to score with a jab to the body but Yoshimune is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Partio misses the target.
Partio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yoshimune.
Yoshimune avoids the body shot from Partio.
Partio misses with a body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yoshimune misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Partio.
Partio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yoshimune feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Partio's calf.
Good leg kick by Yoshimune there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kawamura Yoshimune dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
Partio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Partio.
Yoshimune looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A big left from Yoshimune misses.
Partio has a takedown stuffed.
Jab by Partio.
Partio throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Yoshimune tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Partio is in Yoshimune's guard.
Partio trying to control but Yoshimune is working from the bottom.
Partio with a flurry of punches that miss.
Partio scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kauko Partio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Partio trying to control but Yoshimune is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshimune wants to sweep but no luck.
Yoshimune has control of Partio's left arm, preventing Partio from doing any damage.
Partio throwing strikes from guard but Yoshimune blocks nicely.
Partio postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yoshimune avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Partio pushing down on Yoshimune's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Partio throwing shots but Yoshimune is blocking nicely.
Partio lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio works his foot free and advances to mount.
A nice elbow there by Partio.
Partio thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Partio working Yoshimune over with strikes here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yoshimune in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Yoshimune is looking to improve his position but Partio isn't that keen on the idea.
Partio working the ground and pound effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio lands a nice shot to the head.
Partio landing strikes, looking to finish!
Partio misses with a head shot.
Partio looking to finish Yoshimune with some ground and pound. This is bad for Yoshimune!
Partio raining down hammerfists from mount.
Partio misses with a head shot.
Yoshimune takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yoshimune is working to get back to half guard.
Partio throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Yoshimune turns into him and now he's in Partio's guard.
Partio 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.
Yoshimune must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yoshimune seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kauko Partio showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Partio 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 48:47
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 48:47
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kauko Partio!
A relieved looking Kauko Partio 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Buzz Cloltran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafa Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cloltran comes into the arena with Man In My City blaring out of the sound system. Silva is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by UFC Theme Song. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Buzz Cloltran!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafa Silva!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva looks to land a left hand but Cloltran moved out of range nicely.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Cloltran closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Silva did well to prevent Cloltran getting side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cloltran thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silva's head.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Cloltran scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cloltran thows a huge punch but Silva dodges it nicely.
Cloltran has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cloltran throws some wild stikes that Silva manages to avoid easily.
Silva slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cloltran throwing shots but Silva is blocking nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cloltran looks to land a strike but Silva avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Silva trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cloltran preventing the sweep.
Cloltran stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva controls Cloltran momentarily but Cloltran frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cloltran accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cloltran tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Cloltran postures up in Silva's guard and throws a big left but Silva blocks it.
Cloltran pushing down on Silva's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cloltran wants to pass the guard but Silva is defending well.
Silva wants to control but Cloltran is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cloltran 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.
Cloltran misses with a head shot. Silva uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva is trying to control the position but Cloltran postures up.
Cloltran lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cloltran tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Silva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cloltran is controlling him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Silva can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cloltran is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cloltran is squirming around, avoiding Silva's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Silva controlling his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rafa Silva was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Silva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cloltran looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cloltran chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Silva can pounce on him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cloltran.
Cloltran takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva lands a jab to the nose.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Silva misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Buzz Cloltran will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Silva looks to land a body kick but Cloltran moved away.
Cloltran scores with a nice body kick.
Cloltran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cloltran avoids the head kick by Silva.
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cloltran.
Cloltran throws a big shot that misses.
Cloltran misses with a straight right.
Cloltran blocks a leg kick.
Cloltran cracks Silva with an open hand slap.
Cloltran ducks right into an uppercut from Silva.
Cloltran delivers a nice body kick.
Cloltran fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Silva looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Silva avoids the body shot from Cloltran.
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!
Silva connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cloltran cracks the inside of Silva's front leg.
Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cloltran.
Silva lands a jab to Cloltran's midsection.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Silva.
Silva looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Silva is looking to slow Cloltran down with leg kicks.
Silva throws the kick towards the body but Cloltran avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cloltran. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cloltran showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silva.
Cloltran takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cloltran attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a push kick but Cloltran slaps the foot to one side.
Silva looks to throw a body kick
enabling Cloltran to counter with a crisp jab.
Silva gets caught flat footed, as Cloltran shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva wants to stand up but Cloltran is controlling him.
Silva manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Cloltran wants to hold on but Silva pushes him away.
Cloltran is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran working to try and regain half guard.
Silva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cloltran is squirming around, avoiding Silva's attempts to control the action.
Cloltran keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Rafa Silva hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Cloltran moves out of range as Silva throws a body kick.
Silva moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice cross by Silva.
Cloltran rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cloltran shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silva defends it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cloltran misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Buzz Cloltran will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Silva throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cloltran feints and then cracks Silva's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Silva down.
Cloltran has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Silva.
Silva throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cloltran lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Silva has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Silva and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cloltran looks for a takedown but Silva sprawls well.
Silva throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cloltran on the side of the head.
Cloltran takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Silva throws out a loose jab but Cloltran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva thumps Cloltran with a low kick.
Silva misses with a body kick.
Cloltran rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cloltran takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Silva scores with a body shot.
Silva with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cloltran to score with a decent uppercut.
Silva misses with a straight left.
Silva misses with a looping left.
Cloltran lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cloltran misses with a hook.
Silva throws a wild body kick that Cloltran sees coming a mile off.
Silva checks a low kick from Cloltran.
Cloltran jabs Silva to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cloltran fails to land the takedown.
Cloltran misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva connects with a jab.
Rafa Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Silva.
Cloltran avoids a kick to the body.
Cloltran throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silva looks for the body kick but Cloltran saw that one coming.
Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva wants to slow Cloltran down by chopping away at his legs.
Silva looks for the body kick but Cloltran saw that one coming.
Horrible takedown by Cloltran or perhaps it was just good defense by Silva which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buzz Cloltran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cloltran swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Cloltran throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cloltran tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Silva throws a body punch but Cloltran moves out of range.
Cloltran takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cloltran wants to slow Silva down by chopping away at his legs.
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cloltran.
Cloltran misses with a wild body shot.
Silva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cloltran has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cloltran lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cloltran throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva.
Silva throws a jab when Cloltran was well out of range.
Silva goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Cloltran misses with a straight right.
Silva throws a wild body kick that Cloltran sees coming a mile off.
Cloltran moves out of range of the leg kick from Silva.
Cloltran throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Silva looks to land a body kick but Cloltran moved away.
Silva lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cloltran will feel that in the morning.
Cloltran fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva misses with the body kick
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Rafa Silva just about did enough to take it.
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.
Silva darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cloltran swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Silva with a hook.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cloltran manages to avoid it.
Cloltran scores with a nice head shot.
Cloltran is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Silva throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Silva feints and then cracks Cloltran's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cloltran down.
Cloltran misses with a kick to the body.
Silva misses with a body kick.
Silva scores with a push kick.
Cloltran looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range.
Silva scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cloltran ducks right into an uppercut from Silva.
A lazy left from Silva finds it's target.
Silva misses with a body kick.
Rafa Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva looks for the body kick but Cloltran saw that one coming.
Cloltran scores with a shot to the body.
Cloltran avoids the body shot from Silva.
Cloltran tries to clinch up.
Silva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cloltran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Cloltran looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silva missing with a left hand there. Cloltran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Silva.
Cloltran misses with a looping right.
Cloltran slips under a jab from Silva.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Silva.
Silva loads up on a big right hand but Cloltran slips the punch.
Cloltran slips a jab from Silva.
Cloltran throws a lazy uppercut
and Silva counters with a good, hard body kick but Cloltran shrugs it off.
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!
Cloltran takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Silva gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cloltran to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cloltran trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cloltran is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
Silva controls Cloltran momentarily but Cloltran frees himself.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cloltran wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Cloltran working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Silva's head.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cloltran trying to move into half guard but instead Silva has managed to sweep!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Rafa Silva hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Silva walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cloltran checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Cloltran moves out of range easily.
Silva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cloltran throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Cloltran throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A leg kick checked by Silva.
A telegraphed right hand from Cloltran misses the target.
Silva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cloltran.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Rafa Silva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Cloltran's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Cloltran misses with a body shot.
Silva is looking to land body kicks.
Cloltran wants to clinch.
Silva looks for the body kick but Cloltran saw that one coming.
Silva misses with an uppercut. Cloltran saw that one coming.
Cloltran moves out of range as Silva throws a body kick.
Cloltran fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Silva is out of range.
Cloltran loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.
A low kick from Silva misses
and Cloltran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silva misses with a body kick.
Cloltran tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva scores with a spinning back kick!
Cloltran slips a jab and a cross from Silva.
Silva throws a body kick that misses.
Cloltran is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Silva misses with a kick to the body
and Cloltran makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cloltran swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Cloltran wants to slow Silva down by chopping away at his legs.
Cloltran lands with an uppercut that bounces Silva off the cage and back into range.
Cloltran will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cloltran scores with a leg kick.
Cloltran throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
Cloltran pivots, looking for a leg kick but Silva is out of range and Cloltran settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran shoots in but no luck this time.
Cloltran will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Silva scores with a kick to the body.
Silva takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cloltran lands with an uppercut that bounces Silva off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body kick there by Silva.
Silva blocks a leg kick.
Cloltran moves out of range of the body kick.
Silva lands a jab to the nose.
Silva throws a chopping leg kick but Cloltran manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cloltran is looking to clinch.
Silva misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with an attempted mid kick.
No luck for Cloltran with that takedown attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Silva, as that shot connected.
Cloltran takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Silva checks a leg kick.
Cloltran will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buzz Cloltran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cloltran takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Silva connects with a solid leg kick.
Silva lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cloltran takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Silva connects with a high kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a shot from downtown. Cloltran moves away and avoids it.
Rafa Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cloltran takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cloltran takes a kick to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters circling - Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cloltran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cloltran looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cloltran stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Silva is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafa Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Silva has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 47:49
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 47:48
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafa Silva!
Rafa Silva is the new bantamweight champion!
A very excited looking Rafa Silva 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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