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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between New Tall Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Bermudez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diego Bermudez will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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136 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, New Tall Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Diego Bermudez!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bermudez darts in and clinches Guy up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bermudez as Guy tries to tie him up.
Guy jumps guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bermudez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bermudez wants to pass the guard but Guy is keeping the position.
Bermudez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bermudez looking to pass the guard.
Guy working for a triangle but Bermudez defends it easily.
Bermudez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Guy is breathing heavily.
Bermudez is looking to work some ground and pound but Guy has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bermudez wants to stand but Guy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Guy looking for a sweep. Not yet Guy, not yet.
Bermudez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bermudez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Guy's guard.
Guy trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bermudez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bermudez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bermudez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guy wants to sweep here but Bermudez controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bermudez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bermudez stands up from Guy's guard - Bermudez perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bermudez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Guy quickly recovers to half guard.
Guy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bermudez prevents Guy from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bermudez trying to mount his opponent but Guy defends it.
Guy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bermudez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Guy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Guy pushes Bermudez off looking to stand but Bermudez dives back in and keeps control.
Bermudez is looking to advance position but Guy won't allow it.
Bermudez is taking a breather. Guy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bermudez throwing shots but Guy is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bermudez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bermudez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Guy's head.
Bermudez trying to control the action but Guy is working from the bottom.
Guy is pressing down on Bermudez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Guy working a defensive guard here.
Guy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bermudez is aware though and is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guy keeping moving, preventing Bermudez from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Diego Bermudez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Guy looking to score a takedown here. Bermudez is defending well but Guy drives through and ends up in Bermudez's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bermudez is on top in guard.
Guy wants to sweep but no luck.
Bermudez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Guy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Guy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Guy has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bermudez has passed into side control.
Bermudez wants to control but Guy is keeping him busy.
Bermudez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Guy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bermudez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Guy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bermudez lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Guy down.
Bermudez decides to stand up, so the ref orders Guy to his feet.
Guy shoots in looking for a takedown but Bermudez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Guy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bermudez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Guy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bermudez is in Guy's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bermudez 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.
Guy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bermudez defends well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bermudez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Guy throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Guy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bermudez is pushing down on Guy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Guy is fighting to maintain full guard but Bermudez has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bermudez lands strikes from half guard.
Bermudez trying to mount his opponent but Guy defends it.
Guy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bermudez stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Guy has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Bermudez manages to get his head free but now Guy has transitioned to an armbar! Bermudez grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Guy! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). New Tall Guy!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juan Dimagiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Kalizhnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harry Kalizhnikov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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170 lbs
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183 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
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Brawler
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Juan Dimagiba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Harry Kalizhnikov!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Dimagiba checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kalizhnikov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Harry Kalizhnikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalizhnikov stuffs the takedown.
Dimagiba changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kalizhnikov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kalizhnikov is trying to buck Dimagiba off.
Dimagiba will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dimagiba looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kalizhnikov is avoiding damage well.
Dimagiba scoring with punches and elbows.
Dimagiba trying to control the position but Kalizhnikov is working away.
Kalizhnikov dodges the ground and pound from Dimagiba.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalizhnikov parries the strikes from Dimagiba easily there. Dimagiba is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kalizhnikov to escape.
Dimagiba tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dimagiba landing a few strikes.
Kalizhnikov pushes Dimagiba away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dimagiba gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Dimagiba.
Kalizhnikov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Dimagiba in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Dimagiba lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kalizhnikov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dimagiba has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Dimagiba creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kalizhnikov wants to get back to his feet but Dimagiba drags him back down.
Dimagiba cracks Kalizhnikov with a big elbow.
Dimagiba working the head with strikes.
Kalizhnikov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Dimagiba cracks Kalizhnikov with a big elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dimagiba lands a nice forearm strike.
Kalizhnikov stops Dimagiba from passing to mount.
Dimagiba working the ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalizhnikov parries the strikes from Dimagiba easily there. Dimagiba is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kalizhnikov to escape.
Dimagiba is staying tight to Kalizhnikov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Dimagiba lands some shots froms side control.
Dimagiba creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The ground and pound from Dimagiba seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dimagiba really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dimagiba working the head and body with strikes.
Dimagiba misses with the ground and pound.
Dimagiba tries to score with some ground and pound. Kalizhnikov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kalizhnikov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kalizhnikov tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Dimagiba trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dimagiba lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
It looks like Harry Kalizhnikov has been cut.
Dimagiba looking to control but Kalizhnikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dimagiba is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The referee warns Kalizhnikov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba scoring with strikes but Kalizhnikov is staying in there.
Kalizhnikov tries to buck Dimagiba off but he can't manage it.
Dimagiba lands a big shot there that rocks Kalizhnikov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalizhnikov's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Dimagiba cracks Kalizhnikov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kalizhnikov trying desperately to get to his feet.
Dimagiba working Kalizhnikov over with strikes here.
Dimagiba landing strikes from the mount.
You get the feeling that Kalizhnikov really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Kalizhnikov looks winded!
Dimagiba scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kalizhnikov?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You get the feeling that Kalizhnikov really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Dimagiba lands with some strikes.
Dimagiba lands a heavy elbow.
Kalizhnikov is rocked!
Dimagiba landing punches.
Kalizhnikov is still in real trouble! Can Dimagiba finish him?
Dimagiba cracks Kalizhnikov with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Dimagiba!
Juan Dimagiba very nearly forgot to thank Hellraiser Fightgear ($10 and above) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paul Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bullet Bookem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by call to prayer. Bookem has chosen Solitaire Unraveling as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
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147 lbs
27 - 17 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bullet Bookem!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bookem counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith looks to land a body kick but Bookem moved away.
Smith slips under a jab.
Bookem clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smith throws a low kick, looking for Bookem's leg but Bookem calmly moves out of range.
Smith lands with a right hand.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bookem.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bookem sprawls well. Bookem wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bookem counters with a straight right hand.
Bookem throws a solid leg kick but Smith takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bookem.
Bookem tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith pulls Bookem into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bookem 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.
Bookem is working Smith over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bookem makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bookem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bookem is pulling down on Smith's head to control his posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bookem utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bookem seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Bookem is retaining full guard.
Bookem has control of Smith's left arm, preventing Smith from doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bullet Bookem was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Smith drops his hands momentarily and Bookem takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith blocks a jab.
Smith scores with a jab to the body.
Bookem looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Bookem, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Bookem against the cage but Bookem circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Paul Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bookem.
Bookem blocks a low kick nicely.
Bookem feints and as Smith raises his hands in defense, Bookem changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bookem stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith wants to sweep here but Bookem controlling him for the moment.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bookem stops Smith from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bookem working to try and regain half guard.
Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bookem is looking to escape.
Smith avoids the attempt from Bookem to control.
Smith thowing shots but they're missing.
Smith is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bookem has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bookem!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bookem trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bookem can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bookem defends it easily.
Bookem postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bookem wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bookem postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Smith keeping full guard, as Bookem tries to pass.
Smith is looking for a triangle here but Bookem uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bullet Bookem will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bookem.
Bookem misses with a two punch combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bookem.
Smith slips a straight right by Bookem.
Bookem throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Bookem cracks Smith with a good jab.
Smith blocks a jab.
Smith tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bookem will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith slips under a jab from Bookem.
Smith shoots in but Bookem avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smith will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smith lands in his opponent's guard.
Smith advances to half guard.
Bookem is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bookem sees it coming and defends easily.
Smith is thwarting Bookem's attempts to control the position.
Smith is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bookem is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is working for a kimura but Bookem is defending it quite comfortably.
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smith is looking for a kimura here.
Bookem avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith with the ground and pound but Bookem uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith being controlled here momentarily.
Bookem utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bookem is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Paul Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bookem is controlling Smith's posture.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Bullet Bookem hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bookem.
Bookem goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Paul Smith has been cut.
Smith with a poor takedown
and Bookem counters with a nice body shot.
Bookem works the jab nicely.
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!
Horrible takedown by Bookem or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith which made him look bad.
Bookem throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bookem jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well.
Bookem throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bookem off to one side.
Paul Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bullet Bookem.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bookem sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Smith shoots in but Bookem avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bullet Bookem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paul Smith's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Smith gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bookem to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Smith has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bookem is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Smith.
Bookem trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Bookem tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smith takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Smith tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bookem wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bookem connects with a decent elbow.
Bookem wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Smith is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Smith wants to control but Bookem postures up.
Bookem working the head and body with strikes.
Bookem wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Smith tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bookem wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Paul Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bullet Bookem is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is letting Bookem control him for a moment.
Bookem wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Bookem trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bookem might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smith kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Smith tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bookem wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smith is trying to control Bookem's posture but Bookem avoids it.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bookem working away.
Bookem taking a breather here.
Smith is looking to reverse the position.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bookem trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Bookem controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Bookem has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Bookem politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bookem prefers to stall for the moment though.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.
Smith is not content to let Bookem control the position.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bullet Bookem comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bookem winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bullet Bookem!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derrick Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller comes into the arena with Power blaring out of the sound system. Rose comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mama Said Knock You Out kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Brandon Miller has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brandon Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Derrick Rose!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rose misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rose with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A telegraphed right hand from Rose misses the target.
Rose is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miller.
Miller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rose can pounce on him.
Rose misses with a double jab.
Rose throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
Miller lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rose circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Rose counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller lands the left hand.
Miller takes a swing at Rose's ribcage but misses.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rose moves away.
Rose looks to land a left hand but Miller moved out of range nicely.
Miller misses with a hook
and Rose counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Miller paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rose misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rose uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miller.
Miller throws a series of punches but Rose moves out of range.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rose swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sloppy strikes from Rose. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Rose as he connects with a hook.
Rose pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rose looks to land a left hand but Miller moved out of range nicely.
Rose dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Miller. That did some damage!
Rose throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miller.
Miller tries to clinch up.
Rose looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rose misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
Rose connects with a jab.
Rose missing with a left hand there. Miller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller throws a right hand that misses
and Rose counters with a right hand to the body.
Rose moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rose ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miller misses with an uppercut
and Rose counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Miller wants to clinch.
Rose takes one to the chin there.
Miller misses with a hook. Rose ducked under it nicely.
Miller moves away from the strike by Rose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller throws a poor cross that misses
and Rose counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rose throws a hook to the side of Miller's head but Miller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A left and a right from Rose both land. Nice combination.
Miller gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rose lands with a cross.
Miller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miller bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rose's head.
Miller misses with a wild combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rose swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Miller on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Rose dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Miller closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Miller wants to clinch.
An inside leg kick from Rose misses.
Miller jabs Rose right on the nose. Rose blinks but takes it well.
Rose bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Miller's head backwards.
Rose throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Miller misses with an uppercut
and Rose counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Miller is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Miller throws a jab but it's blocked by Rose.
Rose jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Rose.
A left lands for Rose.
Miller misses with an uppercut
and Rose counters with a right hand to the body.
Miller lands a body shot.
Rose misses with a jab, cross combination.
Miller on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Miller throws a hook but Rose avoids it easily.
Miller moves out of range as Rose strikes.
Rose takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rose misses with a hook. Miller ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller throws a poor cross that misses
and Rose counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Miller 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller ducks right into an uppercut from Rose.
Miller moves into the clinch.
Miller will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rose up against the cage.
Rose leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rose misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
Miller dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Miller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rose misses with a short punch on the inside.
Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by Rose.
Miller digs a right hand underneath Rose's ribcage. Rose let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Miller tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rose lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Rose.
Rose breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rose looks for the body kick but Miller saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose throws the left hand but Miller avoids the punch easily.
Miller slips under a jab.
Miller on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rose blocks a jab.
Rose misses with a low kick.
Rose looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Miller swings widly with a right hand
and Rose counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller wants to clinch up but Rose keeps it at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Miller.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Rose does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Rose 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. This is the final round!
Rose throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rose scores with a spinning back kick!
Miller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rose.
Miller connects with a right hand. Rose shakes it off.
Miller has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rose.
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rose manages to avoid it.
Rose lands a leg kick that knocks Miller off balance momentarily.
Miller takes a jab right on the kisser.
Good standup being displayed there by Rose as he connects with a hook.
Miller misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose avoids the body shot from Miller.
Miller closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Rose counter with a right hand.
Miller misses with a hook
and Miller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Miller is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head kick misses from Rose.
Miller looks to clinch
and Miller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Miller drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Miller missing with a left hand there. Rose was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller misses with a wild body shot.
Rose moves away from the strike by Miller.
Rose misses with a low kick.
Rose misses with a double jab
and Miller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Derrick Rose is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Miller crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rose - the referee stops the clock and Miller gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rose. Miller manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Miller lands with a nice body punch.
A jab from Miller does it's job there.
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!
Rose lands a jab.
Rose jabs Miller right on the nose. Miller blinks but takes it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Derrick Rose seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rose lands a leg kick that knocks Miller off balance momentarily.
Rose bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rose tries a low kick but Miller avoids it.
Rose scores with a nice strike.
A slow jab from Miller misses its intended target.
Rose throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brandon Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Miller.
Miller tries to clinch but Rose moves away
letting Rose counter with a right hand.
Miller looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rose!
A looping hook to the body misses from Rose. Miller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miller throws the left hand but Rose avoids the punch easily.
Rose lands with a nice body kick.
Rose misses with a head kick.
Rose scores with a push kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rose.
Rose just misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derrick Rose comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rose winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick Rose!
Derrick Rose 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mo Tali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and M C Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tali's entrance music is If ya smelllllllllllll what the rock is cookin. A fine choice. Hammer comes into a darkened arena with his song building. M.C. Hammer: U Cant Touch This kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! M C Hammer acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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165 lbs
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171 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mo Tali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, M C Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
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.
Tali shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hammer pinned against the cage. Hammer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tali tries to clinch
and Hammer counters with a leg kick.
Tali closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hammer counters with a nice body kick.
Tali tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hammer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tali somewhat.
Tali throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer slips a jab and a cross from Tali.
Tali fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mo Tali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tali shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hammer as he avoids it easily.
Hammer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tali.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tali shoots in for a takedown but Hammer shows good takedown defense.
Horrible takedown by Tali or perhaps it was just good defense by Hammer which made him look bad.
Hammer leaves Tali with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tali wants to clinch up but Hammer keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tali shoots in but Hammer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hammer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tali.
Hammer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tali.
Tali tries to score with a low kick but Hammer moves his leg out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tali throws a head kick that misses.
Tali closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hammer counters with a left to the body.
Hammer keeps the fight on the outside.
Tali looks for a takedown but Hammer sprawls well.
Hammer circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hammer counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but M C Hammer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tali shoots in for a double leg but Hammer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tali throws a body kick that misses.
Mo Tali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tali fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tali shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hammer defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mo Tali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tali fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tali shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hammer as he avoids it easily.
Tali fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hammer to the ground. Tali is now in Hammer's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hammer has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tali off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Tali shoots in but no luck this time.
Tali shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hammer as he avoids it easily.
M C Hammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tali tries to clinch up
and Hammer counters with a right hand to the body.
Hammer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tali shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hammer as he jumps to the side.
Tali shoots for a takedown but Hammer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tali shoots in and drives through. Hammer sprawls well.
Tali fails with a takedown attempt.
Mo Tali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tali is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tali throws a head kick but Hammer moves out of range.
Hammer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tali.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tali.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mo Tali dominated that second round.
That's time! Tali's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Tali shoots in looking for a takedown but Hammer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tali's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Tali tries to clinch up
and Hammer counters with a left to the body.
Hammer gets tackled into the cage by Tali. Tali maintains the clinch.
Hammer prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tali backwards.
Hammer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tali backwards.
Hammer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hammer.
Tali wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hammer has him pressed against the cage.
Hammer is leaning against Tali and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tali tries to pull guard but Hammer holds him up against the cage and eventually Tali drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mo Tali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammer stalling the fight.
Nice body punch from Hammer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammer lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Hammer.
Hammer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hammer digs a right hand underneath Tali's ribcage. Tali let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hammer lands a shoulder strike.
Hammer is leaning against Tali and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hammer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tali.
Tali being controlled against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Hammer.
Hammer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tali backwards.
Hammer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tali jumps guard and drags Hammer to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hammer tries to free his leg and advance position but Tali is retaining full guard.
Hammer stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Tali shoots in but no luck this time.
Mo Tali is winning the standup battle so far.
Tali shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hammer but Hammer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tali tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hammer counters with a stiff right hand.
Tali tries a head kick but it misses.
Tali fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tali shoots in but no luck this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tali closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tali lands in his opponent's guard.
Hammer looking for a sweep. Not yet Hammer, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
M C Hammer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hammer 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 Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... M C Hammer!
M C Hammer 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chris Cyborg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Bryant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cyborg comes to the cage accompanied by Awaken . Bryant comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Killing in the name kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Cyborg!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Martin Bryant!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cyborg throws a lazy right hand but Bryant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cyborg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bryant.
Cyborg feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bryant's calf.
Cyborg throws a front kick aimed at Bryant's knee but Bryant avoids it well.
Cyborg thows a leg kick but Bryant checks it
and Bryant counters with a nice uppercut.
Bryant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bryant misses with a lunging right hand
and Cyborg counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bryant thinking.
Cyborg connects with a jab.
Cyborg tries to work over Bryant's front leg with a kick but Bryant checks it.
Cyborg works Bryant's body with a nice hook.
Bryant misses with a low kick.
Bryant waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cyborg.
Cyborg avoids the body shot from Bryant.
Cyborg throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cyborg misses the shot to the body.
Cyborg looks for the body kick but Bryant saw that one coming.
Cyborg throws a push kick but Bryant slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant looks to score with a jab to the body but Cyborg is just out of range.
Cyborg dodges the punch combination from Bryant.
Bryant comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bryant turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bryant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bryant lands a body shot.
Bryant thows a body shot but no joy.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bryant - that will leave a mark!
Cyborg looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bryant scores with a jab. Cyborg acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bryant scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bryant lands a really nice looking cross but Cyborg seems unphased.
Bryant blocks a leg kick.
Cyborg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant checks a leg kick.
Bryant scores with a sloppy right hand. Cyborg should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cyborg is looking to score with low kicks.
Cyborg tries to land a front kick but Bryant steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cyborg scores with a body shot.
Bryant looks to throw the jab but Cyborg is out of range.
Bryant chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cyborg can pounce on him.
Cyborg checks a leg kick.
Cyborg moves out of range of the leg kick from Bryant.
Bryant is looking to chop away at Cyborg's legs.
Bryant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cyborg.
Chris Cyborg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cyborg blocks a jab.
Bryant thumps Cyborg with a low kick.
Cyborg scores with a nice body kick.
Cyborg throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A low kick from Bryant is predictable there
and Cyborg counters with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bryant throws a low kick, looking for Cyborg's leg but Cyborg calmly moves out of range.
Bryant misses with a low kick.
Bryant works the jab nicely.
Cyborg takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cyborg thows a body shot but no joy.
Bryant throws a low kick but Cyborg avoids it.
Cyborg fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bryant looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Martin Bryant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cyborg attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cyborg blocks a head kick by Bryant.
Bryant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cyborg manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Bryant.
Bryant shoots in for a takedown but Cyborg shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cyborg throws a leg kick but Bryant sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cyborg is looking to wear down Bryant with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bryant scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryant rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cyborg counters with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Cyborg.
Cyborg slips a jab and a cross from Bryant.
Bryant thuds a left hand into Cyborg's body.
Cyborg slaps away a takedown attempt from Bryant, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chris Cyborg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Bryant.
Bryant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cyborg was well out of range. Poor timing from Bryant.
Cyborg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bryant misses the body punch
and Cyborg counters with a body kick.
Bryant chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cyborg can pounce on him.
Cyborg connects with a high kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cyborg throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Cyborg misses with a kick to the body.
Bryant 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.
Cyborg thuds his shin into the meat of Bryant's side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Martin Bryant will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Cyborg throws a wild body kick that Bryant sees coming a mile off.
Bryant throws a leg kick but Cyborg checks it.
Bryant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cyborg.
Bryant takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bryant scores with a three punch combo!
Cyborg keeps Bryant at a distance using the push kick.
Bryant misses with a body shot.
Cyborg throws a body punch but Bryant moves out of range.
Bryant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cyborg.
Bryant misses with a wild combination.
Bryant throws a jab but it's blocked by Cyborg.
Cyborg throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bryant.
Cyborg throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A head kick misses from Bryant.
Bryant jabs Cyborg to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cyborg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bryant avoids a kick to the body.
Bryant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cyborg.
Bryant throws a big shot that misses.
Martin Bryant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bryant lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bryant avoids the head kick by Cyborg.
Bryant throws a leg kick that misses.
Cyborg throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cyborg connects with a single shot there.
Bryant fails with the takedown
and Cyborg finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bryant goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bryant misses with an uppercut.
Bryant walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cyborg checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bryant has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cyborg.
Cyborg throws a lazy body kick
letting Bryant counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cyborg sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cyborg throws the kick towards the body but Bryant avoids it.
Cyborg scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cyborg throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bryant slips a jab and a cross from Cyborg.
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!
Bryant on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bryant shoots for a double leg takedown but Cyborg sprawls well. He's pushed Bryant's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chris Cyborg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Bryant.
Cyborg bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cyborg checks the leg kick.
Cyborg misses with a body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bryant darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cyborg throws a leg kick but Bryant sees it coming and checks it nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Bryant.
Cyborg checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cyborg throws a body kick that misses.
Bryant throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cyborg counters with a series of strikes. Bryant will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cyborg dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bryant. That did some damage!
Bryant throws a lazy head kick
and Cyborg counters with a nice kick to the body.
Bryant shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cyborg defends it nicely.
Bryant is breathing heavily.
A head kick by Bryant misses
and Cyborg makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bryant lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cyborg fakes the leg kick and cracks Bryant in the body.
Cyborg slips a jab from Bryant.
Bryant misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bryant throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cyborg tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bryant is in Cyborg's guard.
Cyborg is trying to control the position but Bryant postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cyborg pulls Bryant in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bryant wants to control from the top but Cyborg keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cyborg trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Chris Cyborg just wasn't active enough.
Bryant moves out of range as Cyborg throws a body kick.
Cyborg with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cyborg lands a right hook to the body.
Bryant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bryant chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cyborg thuds his right hand into Bryant's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bryant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cyborg throws a hook but Bryant blocks it.
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 Chris Cyborg will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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.
A good leg kick by Cyborg.
Cyborg scores with a jab. Bryant acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cyborg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bryant throws out the jab.
Bryant's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bryant lands with a hook. Cyborg tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cyborg blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Bryant throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bryant is looking to land body kicks.
Cyborg gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cyborg avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bryant takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cyborg staying out of range there.
Bryant gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cyborg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bryant throws out a loose jab but Cyborg uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cyborg.
Cyborg misses with a body kick.
Bryant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cyborg misses with a low kick.
Bryant throws out a leg kick but Cyborg moves out of range and Bryant only half commits.
Cyborg throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bryant loads up on a big right hand but Cyborg slips the punch.
Bryant takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cyborg is looking to score with low kicks.
Bryant feints and then cracks Cyborg's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cyborg down.
Cyborg uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bryant has time to react.
Cyborg throws a nice looking combination but Bryant bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cyborg throws a push kick but Bryant slaps the foot to one side.
Bryant connects with a high kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant shoots in looking for a takedown but Cyborg manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bryant's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A telegraphed right hand from Cyborg misses the target.
Bryant has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cyborg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cyborg tries a low kick but Bryant avoids it.
Bryant misses with a leg kick.
Cyborg lands a head kick!
Cyborg avoids the head kick by Bryant.
Cyborg with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cyborg!
Bryant tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bryant swings for the body but Cyborg moves out of range.
Cyborg scores with a head kick. Bryant tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cyborg slips a straight right by Bryant.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant blocks a head kick by Cyborg.
A slow jab from Bryant misses its intended target.
Cyborg throws a sloppy head kick and Bryant moves out of range easily.
Cyborg swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cyborg throws a wild body kick that Bryant sees coming a mile off.
Cyborg looks for the body kick but Bryant saw that one coming.
Cyborg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the liver by Bryant. Beautiful body shot.
Cyborg misses with a low kick as Bryant jumps back.
A shot to the body from Bryant misses
and Cyborg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bryant connects with the punch.
Cyborg lands a front kick.
Cyborg scores with a spinning back kick!
Cyborg misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cyborg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bryant throws out the jab.
Cyborg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bryant.
Bryant takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cyborg misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cyborg misses with a kick to the body.
Bryant lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bryant lands the left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cyborg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bryant was well out of range. Poor timing from Cyborg.
Bryant jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cyborg misses with a kick to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bryant tries to move into range but Cyborg moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cyborg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bryant looks to land a right hand but Cyborg moved out of range.
Cyborg throws a body kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Cyborg showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cyborg 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Chris Cyborg!
Chris Cyborg is the new bantamweight champion!
After winning the bout, Chris Cyborg 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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