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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Todd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nahasapimapetilan Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Who needs the Kwik - E - Mart. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marco Todd!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nahasapimapetilan Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Todd throws a right and a left that both miss.
Todd swings for the body but Nahasapimapetilan Jr moves out of range.
Todd throws a half hearted mid kick.
Todd keeps the fight on the outside.
Todd misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr is looking to clinch but Todd is avoiding it.
Todd goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A big right from Nahasapimapetilan Jr misses.
Todd takes a swing at Nahasapimapetilan Jr's ribcage but misses.
Todd lands a nice shot that snaps Nahasapimapetilan Jr's head back.
Todd lands a jab.
Todd tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nahasapimapetilan Jr is able to avoid easily.
Todd throws a head kick but Nahasapimapetilan Jr moves out of range.
Marco Todd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nahasapimapetilan Jr, right into the meat.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd throws a series of punches but Nahasapimapetilan Jr avoids them all with ease.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr loads up on a big right hand but Todd slips the punch.
Todd misses with a two punch combination.
Todd attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Todd on the side of the head.
It looks like Marco Todd has been cut.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Todd fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Todd lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Todd misses with a left hand
and Nahasapimapetilan Jr counters with a nice body kick.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr 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.
Todd falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nahasapimapetilan Jr counters with a nice leg kick.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr is looking to clinch but Todd is avoiding it.
Todd throws out a leg kick but Nahasapimapetilan Jr moves out of range and Todd only half commits.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Todd walks into a straight right hand from Nahasapimapetilan Jr.
Todd throws an overhand right that lands on Nahasapimapetilan Jr's shoulder, as Nahasapimapetilan Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Todd throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nahasapimapetilan Jr counters with a left to the body.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Todd misses with a jab, cross combination.
Todd misses with a straight left.
Todd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nahasapimapetilan Jr.
Todd swings widly with a right hand
and Nahasapimapetilan Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Todd misses with a body kick.
Todd misses with the combination.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr tries to clinch there but Todd circles away.
Todd misses with a double jab.
Todd throws a series of punches but Nahasapimapetilan Jr moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr keeps Todd at a distance using the push kick.
Todd looks winded!
Nahasapimapetilan Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd throws a nice looking combination but Nahasapimapetilan Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr thumps Todd with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Nahasapimapetilan Jr does it's job there.
Todd is rocked!
That kick from Nahasapimapetilan Jr tenderised Todd's leg. Todd is trying to keep his angry face on.
Todd is still on wobbly legs! Can Nahasapimapetilan Jr finish him?
Nahasapimapetilan Jr feints a jab and as Todd dips his head, Nahasapimapetilan Jr unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Todd right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Todd falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Nahasapimapetilan Jr smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr!
After winning the bout, Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Nicolas De Ertu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyroil Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyroil Wallace has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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192 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nicolas De Ertu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyroil Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace closes the distance and clinches.
De Ertu turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Wallace is trying to buck De Ertu off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Ertu working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Wallace pushes De Ertu away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, De Ertu gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Wallace is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but De Ertu has just dragged him back down to the mat.
De Ertu moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
De Ertu decides to stand back up.
De Ertu rushes Wallace and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Ertu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wallace wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but De Ertu has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace wants to break free but De Ertu has control.
Wallace working hard to break the clinch.
Wallace drops down looking for an ankle pick but De Ertu pulls his leg out and moves away.
De Ertu is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wallace's half guard.
De Ertu trying to mount his opponent but Wallace defends it.
De Ertu gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
De Ertu dives in and grabs Wallace's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wallace pushes down on De Ertu's head and hops out.
Wallace throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tyroil Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace instigates a clinch.
Wallace is looking for a takedown.
Wallace is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nicolas De Ertu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyroil Wallace.
De Ertu drags the fight down to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Ertu 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.
Wallace won't allow De Ertu to get back to his feet.
Wallace looking to pass the guard.
Wallace got a little sloppy there for a moment and De Ertu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wallace has managed to get both his arms back between De Ertu's legs - danger averted.
De Ertu lands an upkick as Wallace stands over him.
De Ertu wants to stand but Wallace is controlling the position.
De Ertu working for a triangle but Wallace defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Ertu looking for a sweep. Not yet De Ertu, not yet.
De Ertu wants to get back to his feet but Wallace is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
De Ertu wants to sweep but no luck.
De Ertu throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Wallace with a flurry of punches that miss.
De Ertu can't keep his opponent in guard - Wallace advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wallace looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Ertu is refusing to be controlled, as Wallace sits in half guard.
De Ertu throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
De Ertu kicks Wallace off and gets back to his feet.
De Ertu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wallace is fending him off so far but De Ertu persists. Nope, Wallace circles away and we're back to standing.
De Ertu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
De Ertu instigates a clinch.
De Ertu gets control of Wallace's arms and successfully pulls guard. De Ertu will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wallace got a little sloppy there for a moment and De Ertu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wallace has managed to get both his arms back between De Ertu's legs - danger averted.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wallace tries to free his leg and advance position but De Ertu is retaining full guard.
Wallace forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolas De Ertu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
De Ertu fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wallace to the ground. De Ertu is now in Wallace's guard.
Wallace wants to stand but De Ertu is controlling the position.
De Ertu with a flurry of punches that miss.
De Ertu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wallace swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wallace wants to stand and escape but De Ertu is having none of it.
De Ertu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
De Ertu advances to half guard.
Wallace makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
De Ertu shoots in and drives through. Wallace sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wallace.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from De Ertu.
Wallace throws a jab but it's blocked by De Ertu.
Wallace tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nicolas De Ertu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Ertu blocks a low kick nicely.
De Ertu shoots for a takedown but Wallace saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicolas De Ertu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wallace pushes De Ertu up against the cage in a clinch.
Wallace is trying to break the clinch but De Ertu is controlling him.
De Ertu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
De Ertu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
De Ertu is pressed up against the cage. Wallace has hold of a leg and is looking to drag De Ertu down to the mat. De Ertu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Wallace. No joy for De Ertu on that attempt.
De Ertu shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
De Ertu prevents Wallace from standing back up.
Wallace is breathing heavily.
Wallace is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
It looks like De Ertu is going to stand back up.
Wallace pushes De Ertu off looking to stand but De Ertu dives back in and keeps control.
Nicolas De Ertu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
De Ertu not doing much here.
De Ertu's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Nicolas De Ertu.
Wallace stuffs the takedown attempt from De Ertu. De Ertu gets slowly back to his feet.
De Ertu rushes Wallace and presses him up against the cage.
Wallace is trying to drag De Ertu to the mat but De Ertu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
De Ertu stops a takedown attempt from Wallace.
De Ertu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wallace pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wallace pushes off an throws an elbow but De Ertu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
De Ertu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wallace lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
De Ertu gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace tries to break the clinch but De Ertu is controlling the position.
Wallace has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by De Ertu after a bit of a struggle.
De Ertu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wallace misses with a low kick.
De Ertu gets a double leg takedown into Wallace's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Ertu is stalling in the full guard.
De Ertu wants to get up but he can't break Wallace's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
De Ertu prevents Wallace from getting back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Ertu would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
De Ertu stands and steps away. Wallace gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolas De Ertu dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Wallace gets caught flat footed, as De Ertu shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
De Ertu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wallace pushes De Ertu off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wallace lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
De Ertu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wallace lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
De Ertu tries to keep at a distance but Wallace has taken the fight into the clinch.
De Ertu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wallace.
Wallace is looking for a takedown up against the cage. De Ertu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wallace takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Ertu is trying to trip Wallace. He has hold of a leg but Wallace is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. De Ertu persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
De Ertu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
De Ertu stops Wallace from standing up.
De Ertu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wallace is looking to stand up but De Ertu isn't so interested in that idea.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wallace keeping full guard, as De Ertu tries to pass.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Nicolas De Ertu just wasn't active enough.
De Ertu swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wallace is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nicolas De Ertu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyroil Wallace.
Wallace is fighting off a takedown attempt but De Ertu is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Wallace to the mat. Wallace regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Ertu controls from within his opponent's guard.
De Ertu passes Wallace's left leg - he's now in half guard.
De Ertu content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Ertu lands with a punch from half guard.
De Ertu seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
De Ertu decides to return to a standing position.
De Ertu moves out of range as Wallace strikes.
Wallace gets caught flat footed, as De Ertu shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
De Ertu advances to half guard.
De Ertu keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
De Ertu has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The ref stands the fighters back up because Nicolas De Ertu just wasn't active enough.
Wallace fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nicolas De Ertu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wallace moves into range and clinches up with De Ertu.
Wallace goes for a takedown attempt but De Ertu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wallace gets caught flat footed, as De Ertu shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
De Ertu prevents Wallace from getting back to his feet.
Tyroil Wallace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Ertu controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicolas De Ertu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for De Ertu, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicolas De Ertu!
A less than humble Nicolas De Ertu misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom Haverford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Andrychuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haverford kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jay-Z & Kanye West - N** In Paris. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Haverford !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oleg Andrychuk!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haverford misses with a takedown attempt - Andrychuk sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Andrychuk closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Haverford quickly recovers to half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Haverford moves into full guard.
Haverford pushes a forearm under Andrychuk's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Andrychuk is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tom Haverford !
A very excited looking Tom Haverford made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Francois Permitis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teo Christofi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francois Permitis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Teo Christofi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Christofi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Christofi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Permitis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Permitis is looking for a sweep. Christofi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Christofi there.
Permitis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Christofi.
Permitis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Christofi pulls his head out easily.
Christofi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Christofi is looking to take a break and control but Permitis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christofi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Permitis's head.
Christofi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Permitis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Permitis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Permitis trying to hold on to Christofi's head to control him but Christofi postures up.
Permitis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Christofi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christofi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Permitis is not content to let Christofi control the position.
Christofi tries to pass to full mount but Permitis defends it.
Permitis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Christofi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Christofi's back!
Permitis trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Christofi wants to control his opponent's hands but Permitis gets his hands free.
Permitis has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Christofi has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christofi avoids the strikes from Permitis.
Permitis working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christofi looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Permitis has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Permitis not allowing Christofi to control his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Permitis misses with punches from the back.
Christofi is trying to get back to his feet but Permitis has full control of the position and if anything, Christofi has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Permitis working for the choke.
Permitis looking for the choke from the back.
Permitis tries to keep control of the position but Christofi is staying busy.
You can see the frustration on Christofi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Christofi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Permitis misses with an elbow to the head.
Permitis missing with strikes.
Permitis has got his arm under Christofi's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Christofi has spun round into Permitis's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Christofi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Christofi working some strikes from top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Permitis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Christofi cracks Permitis with a solid left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Christofi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Christofi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Permitis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Teo Christofi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Christofi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christofi shoots in looking for a takedown. Permitis tries to sprawl out of it but Christofi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Permitis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Christofi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Permitis was well out of range. Poor timing from Christofi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Permitis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Christofi.
Permitis stuffs the takedown.
Christofi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Permitis's waist but Permitis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Christofi off to one side.
Francois Permitis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teo Christofi.
Christofi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Permitis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christofi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Permitis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Permitis.
Permitis tries to free his leg and advance position but Christofi is retaining full guard.
Permitis passes Christofi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Permitis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Permitis seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Permitis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Christofi keeps working.
Permitis throws a strike but Christofi avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Permitis decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Christofi, up you get!
Permitis walks into a straight right hand from Christofi.
It looks like Francois Permitis has been cut.
Horrible takedown by Christofi or perhaps it was just good defense by Permitis which made him look bad.
Permitis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christofi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Christofi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Permitis is looking to regain half guard here but Christofi keeps moving and retains side control.
Christofi avoids the strikes from the bottom by Permitis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Permitis is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christofi scoring with punches from side control.
Christofi working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Christofi working the head with strikes.
Christofi in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Teo Christofi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Francois Permitis's cut.
That's time! Permitis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Christofi shoots for a takedown but Permitis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Christofi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Christofi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Christofi working the head and body with strikes.
Permitis tries to buck Christofi off but Christofi is having none of it.
Christofi scoring with punches from side control.
Permitis is not content to let Christofi control the position.
Christofi working the ground and pound from side control.
Permitis tries to bench press Christofi off him but Christofi keeps the position.
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!
Check out the look on Christofi's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Permitis takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Permitis gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Christofi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Christofi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Permitis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Christofi is working away from the top position though.
Permitis manages to get to full guard.
Christofi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Permitis's head.
Christofi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Christofi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Permitis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Christofi has managed to get both his arms back between Permitis's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Christofi with a nice head shot there.
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!
Christofi pushes down on Permitis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Christofi working the head and body with strikes.
Christofi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Permitis is looking to improve his position.
Permitis is working hard here to advance position.
Christofi working Permitis over with strikes.
Permitis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Christofi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Christofi is trying to control. Permitis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Permitis tries to roll over but Christofi keeps him under control.
Christofi working Permitis over with strikes.
Teo Christofi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christofi slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Christofi lands a nice short elbow.
Permitis wants to get back to full guard.
Christofi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Permitis punching from the bottom.
Christofi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Christofi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Teo Christofi hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Permitis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Christofi's waist but Christofi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Permitis off to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christofi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Permitis misses with a takedown
and Christofi counters with a right hand to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teo Christofi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Christofi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teo Christofi!
Teo Christofi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Waldemir Warzecha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Eduardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Eduardo's choice of entrance music: Darude - Sandstorm. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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197 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Waldemir Warzecha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paulo Eduardo!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eduardo throws a leg kick but Warzecha checks it.
Eduardo misses with a leg kick.
Eduardo thows a body shot but no joy.
Warzecha shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Eduardo is trying to defend but Warzecha finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Eduardo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Eduardo trying to control but Warzecha postures up.
Warzecha seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Eduardo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Warzecha is trying to work for a kimura but Eduardo is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warzecha is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Eduardo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Warzecha.
Warzecha throwing shots but Eduardo is blocking nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Eduardo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Warzecha is looking to take a break and control but Eduardo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Warzecha is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Eduardo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Eduardo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Warzecha.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warzecha thows a huge punch but Eduardo dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warzecha is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Warzecha works his way into side control.
Eduardo parries the strikes from Warzecha easily there. Warzecha is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Eduardo to escape.
Eduardo prevents Warzecha from moving into mount.
Warzecha throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Warzecha goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Eduardo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Warzecha but great work by Eduardo.
Warzecha is looking for a sweep.
Eduardo tries to stand but Warzecha is controlling his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eduardo throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Warzecha gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
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.
Warzecha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Warzecha tries to get to full guard but Eduardo has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warzecha looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Eduardo is pressing down on Warzecha's thigh, looking to free his foot. Warzecha is holding on for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waldemir Warzecha dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Eduardo throws a leg kick
and Warzecha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No luck for Warzecha with that takedown attempt.
Warzecha is trying hard to land a takedown here. Eduardo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Warzecha checks the leg kick nicely there.
Warzecha checks the leg kick.
Warzecha checks a leg kick nicely.
Eduardo throws a low kick but Warzecha avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eduardo throws a head kick but Warzecha moves out of range.
A low kick from Eduardo misses
and Warzecha counters with a slapping leg kick.
Eduardo misses with a low kick.
Warzecha shoots in for a takedown but Eduardo shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Waldemir Warzecha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eduardo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Warzecha's sensitive parts.
Eduardo motions for Warzecha to come forward. Eduardo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Eduardo throws a low kick, looking for Warzecha's leg but Warzecha calmly moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eduardo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Warzecha is able to avoid easily.
That kick from Eduardo tenderised Warzecha's leg. Warzecha is trying to keep his angry face on.
Eduardo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Warzecha.
Eduardo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Warzecha's calf.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Warzecha checks a leg kick.
Warzecha checks the leg kick.
A head kick from Eduardo lands but Warzecha takes it in his stride.
It looks like Waldemir Warzecha has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eduardo misses with a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Warzecha.
Paulo Eduardo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Warzecha has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Eduardo.
Eduardo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Warzecha.
Eduardo misses with an uppercut.
Warzecha tries for a takedown but Eduardo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Eduardo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eduardo throws a leg kick
and Warzecha makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Eduardo throws a leg kick
and Warzecha counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Eduardo is looking to score with low kicks.
A bone on bone clash there as Warzecha blocks the leg kick.
Warzecha checks the leg kick.
Warzecha shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Eduardo defends it nicely.
Eduardo throws a low kick, looking for Warzecha's leg but Warzecha calmly moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Eduardo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Waldemir Warzecha's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Eduardo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Warzecha checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Eduardo misses.
Warzecha changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Eduardo tries to avoid it but Warzecha manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Eduardo to the ground. Eduardo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Eduardo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Warzecha checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warzecha blocks a head kick by Eduardo.
Eduardo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Warzecha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eduardo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Eduardo wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eduardo motions for Warzecha to come forward. Eduardo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Eduardo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Eduardo scores with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Eduardo misses the target.
Warzecha ducks under a wild hook from Eduardo.
Eduardo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A low kick from Eduardo misses
and Warzecha counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Eduardo.
A low kick from Eduardo is predictable there
and Warzecha counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Eduardo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Eduardo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Warzecha keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Eduardo's efforts to push away.
Eduardo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Warzecha tries to pull guard but Eduardo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Waldemir Warzecha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eduardo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Eduardo throws a leg kick
and Warzecha counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Eduardo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from Eduardo is predictable there
and Warzecha counters with a nice low kick that buckles Eduardo's knee momentarily.
Eduardo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Warzecha's sensitive parts.
Eduardo thows a leg kick but Warzecha checks it
letting Warzecha counter with a right hand.
Warzecha is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Warzecha shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Eduardo as he jumps to the side.
Eduardo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Warzecha checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eduardo throws a leg kick but Warzecha sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Eduardo throws a body punch but Warzecha moves out of range.
Warzecha throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Eduardo's waist but Eduardo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Warzecha off to one side.
Warzecha fails to land the takedown.
Warzecha misses with a takedown attempt - Eduardo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Eduardo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Eduardo 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Eduardo!
A victorious Paulo Eduardo 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Puff Dragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Gaulamos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Puff Dragon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ronaldo Gaulamos's chin.
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200 lbs
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196 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Puff Dragon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronaldo Gaulamos!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaulamos blocks a head kick by Dragon.
Gaulamos closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dragon counters with a thumping low kick.
Gaulamos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dragon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gaulamos.
Gaulamos throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gaulamos fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dragon is out of range.
Dragon throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ronaldo Gaulamos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaulamos looks winded!
Dragon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dragon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gaulamos.
Dragon keeps Gaulamos at a distance using the push kick.
Dragon cracks Gaulamos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dragon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gaulamos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dragon counters with a nice leg kick.
Gaulamos gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gaulamos is rocked!
Dragon ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Gaulamos's jaw. Gaulamos's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Dragon does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Puff Dragon!
A victorious Puff Dragon 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Hammer Longbird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brodie Sinclair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sinclair has chosen as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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204 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hammer Longbird!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brodie Sinclair!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longbird misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sinclair counters with a stiff right hand.
Sinclair slips under a jab.
Longbird looks to land a left hand but Sinclair moved out of range nicely.
A good leg kick by Longbird.
Sinclair misses with a straight left.
Sinclair ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Longbird moves away.
Longbird connects with a single shot there.
Sinclair uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Longbird.
Longbird misses with a straight right.
Longbird dodges the punch combination from Sinclair.
Sinclair tries to bum rush Longbird with a series of wild strikes but Longbird uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Longbird throws a looping overhand right but Sinclair ducks down to avoid it.
Sinclair throws the left hand but Longbird avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinclair takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Longbird misses the body punch
and Sinclair counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sinclair falls off balance throwing a combination
and Longbird counters with a big head kick but Sinclair shrugs it off.
Sinclair connects with a single shot there.
Longbird keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Longbird swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sinclair decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Longbird taking some punishment here, with Sinclair in his half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sinclair drops an elbow to the side of Longbird's head.
Longbird gets back to full guard.
Sinclair lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sinclair throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Longbird 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.
Sinclair works over Longbird with some ground and pound from guard.
Sinclair throws a strike but Longbird rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sinclair is looking to sinch up a triangle. Longbird throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Sinclair's body to avoid the submission. Sinclair has instead reached around Longbird's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Sinclair arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brodie Sinclair!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tsatsu Gomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raz Matazz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matazz has chosen Tool - Eulogy as his entrance music. Raz Matazz told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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194 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tsatsu Gomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raz Matazz!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Matazz pinned against the cage. Matazz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gomi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Matazz tries to avoid it but Gomi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Matazz to the ground. Matazz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Matazz doesn't manage to clinch there - Gomi circles away.
Matazz tries to sprawl but Gomi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Matazz trying to control from the bottom.
Matazz is staying active underneath Gomi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Matazz wants to get back to full guard.
Matazz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Matazz.
Gomi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Matazz dives on top into guard.
Matazz forces his way into half guard.
Matazz trying to control the pace.
Gomi trying to hold on to Matazz's head to control him but Matazz postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matazz content to control rather than advance.
Matazz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gomi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gomi is looking for a sweep. Matazz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gomi is refusing to be controlled, as Matazz sits in half guard.
Matazz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gomi is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Raz Matazz.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gomi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsatsu Gomi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matazz lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomi shoots in and drives through. Matazz sprawls well.
Gomi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Matazz tries to avoid it but Gomi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Matazz to the ground. Matazz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Matazz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gomi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Matazz did well to prevent Gomi getting side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomi trying to control the action but Matazz is working from the bottom.
Matazz is looking for a sweep. Gomi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gomi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Matazz defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matazz is looking to improve his position.
Gomi trying to control the action but Matazz is working from the bottom.
Gomi is looking for a kimura but Matazz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gomi to get the leverage.
Matazz is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matazz wants to improve his position but Gomi is controlling well.
Gomi is pressing down on Matazz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Matazz is holding on for now.
Matazz is looking to improve his position.
Gomi wants to pass the guard but Matazz is defending well.
Matazz wants to improve his position but Gomi is controlling well.
Matazz is refusing to be controlled, as Gomi sits in half guard.
Matazz is trying to control but can't.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gomi is pressing down on Matazz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Matazz is holding on for now.
Matazz is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A big left from Matazz misses.
Gomi shoots in for a double leg but Matazz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Matazz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gomi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matazz.
Gomi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gomi blocks a jab.
Matazz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gomi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomi seems to be working for a kimura but Matazz defends the submission attempt.
Matazz holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gomi is looking to take a break and control but Matazz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Matazz trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Raz Matazz will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Matazz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Matazz duly obliges.
Horrible takedown by Gomi or perhaps it was just good defense by Matazz which made him look bad.
Matazz tries to clinch but Gomi is having none of it.
Gomi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gomi tries for a takedown but Matazz circles away easily
and Matazz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gomi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matazz.
Gomi tries for a takedown but Matazz circles away easily
and Matazz counters with a nice body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsatsu Gomi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomi slips a straight right by Matazz.
Matazz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Matazz tries a head kick but it misses.
Matazz leaves Gomi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gomi shoots and misses
and Matazz counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi 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.
Gomi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Matazz lands a nice shot to the body.
Matazz with a hook.
Oooooh!!! Matazz has knocked Gomi down with a huge combo! Matazz steps away and waves a wobbly Gomi back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Gomi is rocked!
It looks like Tsatsu Gomi has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matazz lands a big right hand that sends Gomi crashing to the mat! Matazz stays standing though and waves Gomi back to his feet!
Oh Gomi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matazz is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Gomi flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Gomi is out cold! Matazz holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raz Matazz!
A relieved looking Raz Matazz 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Keith Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Ettish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Green comes to the cage accompanied by Supersonic - Jamiroquai. Ettish has chosen With Karate I'll Kick Your Ass as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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27
194 lbs
17 - 3 - 0 |
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198 lbs
22 - 13 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keith Green!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fred Ettish!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Ettish throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Green connects with an inside leg kick.
Keith Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ettish throws a push kick but Green slaps the foot to one side.
Ettish circles away from the clinch attempt.
Green fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ettish is out of range.
Green scores with a jab to the body.
Green tries to land a leg kick but Ettish saw it coming and moves away.
Green lands an overhand right.
Ettish throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Green.
Green misses with a head kick.
Green thuds his shin into the meat of Ettish's side.
Green moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ettish with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ettish takes one to the chin there.
Ettish scores with a kick to the body.
Ettish avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Green misses with an uppercut
and Ettish counters with a nice uppercut.
Green looks to land a left hand but Ettish moved out of range nicely.
Green turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good exchange - Green coming out on top.
Green walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ettish.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the body from Ettish misses
and Green counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Green.
Green lands a body shot in the clinch.
Green can't find room to land a body shot as Ettish controls the action.
Ettish throws a punch but it's blocked by Green.
Ettish throws a punch but it's blocked by Green.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ettish tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ettish misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ettish lands a right hand that snaps the head of Green backwards.
Ettish can't find room to land a body shot as Green controls the action.
Ettish presses Green against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Green scores with a hook to the body.
Green lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Green.
Green misses with some punches.
Green scores with a shot to the side of Ettish's head.
Ettish throws a head punch that misses.
Ettish content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ettish tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Green's elbow.
Ettish misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ettish is struggling to control the position.
Ettish misses with a hook to the ribs.
Green lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ettish is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Green blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Green misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ettish is trying to break free.
Ettish blocking some punches.
Ettish misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ettish is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Green is defending well for now.
Ettish struggles to land a body shot inside as Green controls his hands.
Green tries a body shot but Ettish blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Green.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Green.
Green goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ettish tries to work over Green's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ettish's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Green is looking to slow Ettish down with leg kicks.
Ettish misses the shot to the body.
Ettish gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Both fighters circling a little - Ettish finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ettish works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ettish connects with a solid leg kick.
Ettish throws a big shot that misses.
Green throws an overhand right that lands on Ettish's shoulder, as Ettish tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Green throws a quick inside leg kick.
Green scores with a nice right hand.
Green bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ettish's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Green dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Green throws a hook but Ettish blocks it.
Ettish dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ettish fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Green takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Keith Green is winning the standup battle so far.
Green misses with a low kick.
Ettish misses with a kick to the body.
Crunch! Ettish slams his shin into Green's torso.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ettish avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ettish blocks a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Ettish checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ettish tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Green feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ettish's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ettish is looking to land body kicks.
Keith Green is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ettish takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Green tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ettish manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Green.
Ettish misses with a wild combination.
Ettish checks the leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Green as he connects with a hook.
Ettish circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ettish uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Green.
Green lands with a nice body punch.
Ettish blocks the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Ettish is predictable there
and Green counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Green 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.
Green misses with a leg kick.
Green throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Green misses.
Green misses with a right hand
enabling Ettish to counter with a crisp jab.
Green rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ettish counters with a good low kick that Green was not able to check.
Ettish tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Green has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Green swats away the attempt to clinch by Ettish.
Ettish tries to score with a low kick but Green moves his leg out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ettish looks to land a combination but Green avoids it well.
Ettish moves out of range of the body kick from Green.
Ettish has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Green.
Green's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ettish under the eye.
Green scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Green thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ettish if he has to take too many more of those.
Green fails in his attempt to clinch.
Green checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice body kick there by Green.
Ettish takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Green is looking to chop away at Ettish's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green misses with an attempted mid kick.
Green looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Green throws a solid leg kick but Ettish takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Green.
Green thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ettish fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Green is out of range.
Green misses with a looping left.
Green throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ettish sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ettish slips under a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Green connects with the punch.
Ettish throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ettish throws a wild body kick that Green sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Green dominated that second 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.
Ettish shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ettish tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Green was well out of range. Poor timing from Ettish.
Green rushes Ettish and presses him up against the cage.
Green struggles to land a body shot inside as Ettish controls his hands.
Ettish lands a shoulder strike.
Keith Green has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ettish escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Green fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ettish gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Green.
Green misses with a body kick.
Green lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ettish's sensitive parts.
Ettish throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Green misses with a low kick as Ettish jumps back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Green takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ettish under the eye.
Green tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Green is looking to land body kicks.
Horrible takedown by Ettish or perhaps it was just good defense by Green which made him look bad.
Ettish throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Green on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ettish. Ettish obviously looking to wear him down.
Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ettish.
Green slips a jab from Ettish.
Ettish 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.
Green is looking to slow Ettish down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green throws out a loose jab but Ettish uses good head movement to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Green.
Ettish blocks the body kick.
Green feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ettishs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Green walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ettish takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Green buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ettish on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ettish will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Green wants to clinch but Ettish slips to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Green misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Ettish misses.
An inside leg kick from Green misses.
Green is looking to clinch but Ettish is avoiding it.
Green tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ettish is able to avoid easily.
Ettish looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Ettish blocks the leg kick.
Green stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ettish.
Green thumps Ettish with a low kick.
Green moves out of range as Ettish throws a body kick.
Green thumps Ettish with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ettish throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ettish throws a jab when Green was well out of range.
Ettish cracks Green with an open hand slap.
Ettish checks a leg kick.
Ettish's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ettish misses with a low kick.
Green swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ettish takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ettish takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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.
Ettish avoids a kick to the body.
Ettish finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Green clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Green throws a body kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Green.
Ettish pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ettish takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Green tries to land a leg kick but Ettish saw it coming and moves away.
Ettish lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Green at a distance.
Green misses with a straight left.
Green walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ettish checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ettish 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.
Ettish checks the leg kick.
Green throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ettish lands a front kick.
Ettish changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Green's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ettish connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Green scrambles back to his feet.
Ettish tries a low kick but Green avoids it.
Ettish wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ettish closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Green's guard.
Green wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ettish manages to pass to side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ettish not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green trying to control here.
Ettish looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Green wants to control but Ettish is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green is not content to let Ettish control the position.
Green is trying to maintain the position but Ettish is very close to passing his half guard.
Ettish wants to pass the guard but Green is defending well.
Ettish wants to lay and pray for a moment but Green keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green has his hands clasped together around Ettish's back. He's all about the action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Keith Green wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Green has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Green there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ettish scores with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ettish throws a head kick that misses.
Ettish ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Green takes one to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Ettish dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
That kick from Green tenderised Ettish's leg. Ettish is trying to keep his angry face on.
Green misses with a low kick.
Green lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ettish's sensitive parts.
Ettish throws a head kick that Green semi-blocks.
Green throws a shot from downtown. Ettish moves away and avoids it.
Green throws a wild body kick that Ettish sees coming a mile off.
Green listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Green throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ettish throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Green throws a leg kick that misses.
A jab lands there for Green.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Ettish. Beautiful body shot.
Green lands a nice shot to the body.
Green will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Green scores with a nice head shot.
Green looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ettish misses the jab.
Ettish just misses with a punch to the body.
Green fails in his attempt to clinch.
Green throws a hook but Ettish avoids it easily.
Ettish has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Green is looking to clinch.
Green listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Green delivers a nice body kick.
Fred Ettish has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green misses with a body shot.
Green throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ettish sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ettish moves away.
Green fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ettish defending well as Green loads up on a big left hand.
Green on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Green wants to land a leg kick but Ettish is out of range.
Green misses with a leg kick
and Ettish counters with a low kick, right behind Green 's knee.
Ettish staying out of range there.
Green throws a body punch but Ettish moves out of range.
Keith Green is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ettish motions for Green to come forward. Ettish throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Green lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Green lands a leg kick that knocks Ettish off balance momentarily.
Green tries to clinch up.
A jab from Green misses.
Green throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ettish on the side of the head.
Ettish changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Green tries to avoid it but Ettish manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Green to the ground. Green escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Green staying out of range there.
Green misses with a low kick.
Green looks to score with a jab to the body but Ettish is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ettish throws a low kick but it's checked well by Green.
Ettish connects with a right hand. Green shakes it off.
Green defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ettish.
Ettish is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ettish wants to land a leg kick but Green is out of range.
Ettish checks the leg kick.
Ettish moves out of range of the body kick from Green.
Nice shot lands for Green.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ettish takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ettish moves forwards but Green connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Green showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Green 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 49:46
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Green!
Keith Green retains his middleweight title!
Keith Green thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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