SOTF 33: ENCORE PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Duece Delta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otto Maddox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Delta comes to the cage accompanied by the tough guy song. Maddox comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Institutionalized - Suicidal Tendencies kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Duece Delta had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.4lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Otto Maddox is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Delta
vs
Maddox

167 cm
34
203 lbs
18 - 18 - 0

185 cm
30
195 lbs
22 - 12 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duece Delta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Otto Maddox!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Maddox clinches with his opponent.
Delta tries to score a body lock takedown but Maddox shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Delta drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Delta gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Delta is working for a kimura but Maddox is defending it quite comfortably.
Maddox moves into full guard.

Delta drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Maddox manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Delta has Maddox in his guard.
Delta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maddox is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Maddox avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Delta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maddox doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maddox manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maddox is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Delta has his foot on Maddox's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maddox works his way back into a safe position though.

Delta is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maddox defends well.
Maddox controlling from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maddox trying to control but Delta is working from the bottom.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Otto Maddox hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Maddox tries to clinch but Delta moves out of range.

Maddox clinches up against the cage.
Maddox is trying to drag Delta to the mat but Delta just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Delta has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Maddox clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Maddox defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Delta's arms.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Delta looking for the choke from the back.

Delta is persistently looking for the submission but Maddox is defending it well.

Delta looking for the choke but no joy.
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.
Maddox tries to roll but Delta sticks to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Duece Delta dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Maddox tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Delta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Delta shoots in for a takedown but Maddox shows good takedown defense.
Maddox tries to clinch but Delta is having none of it.
Delta changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maddox tries to avoid it but Delta manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maddox to the ground. Maddox escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Maddox forces Delta back against the cage and clinches.
Delta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Come on Maddox - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Maddox has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Delta regains guard immediately.

Delta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maddox doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maddox manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maddox won't allow Delta to get back to his feet.
Maddox must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Maddox is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Delta keeping moving, preventing Maddox from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Delta is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maddox is aware though and is defending well.

Delta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Duece Delta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Delta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Maddox slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Maddox won't allow Delta to sweep him here.

Delta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maddox is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Delta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maddox's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Delta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maddox can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Delta has his foot on Maddox's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maddox works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Delta is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maddox is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maddox is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Delta might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Delta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maddox controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Delta is looking to stand up but Maddox isn't so interested in that idea.

Delta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maddox showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Delta is looking for a triangle but Maddox pushes his legs off easily.

Delta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maddox's corner is telling him to maintain position.
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.

Otto Maddox 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.

Delta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maddox is looking to clinch.

Delta feints and as Maddox raises his hands in defense, Delta changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Maddox pulls Delta in close to his closed guard and prevents Delta from doing any damage or advancing position.

Delta has gone for a leg lock! Maddox slips out almost immediately though and dives into Delta's guard.

Delta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Delta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Delta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Delta wants to sweep here but Maddox controlling him for the moment.
Maddox sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Delta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maddox content to stall in guard here.
Delta will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Delta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Delta has his foot on Maddox's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maddox works his way back into a safe position though.

Delta had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maddox defends it easily.
Maddox sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Delta looking for a guillotine here but Maddox defends easily.

Delta is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maddox is aware though and is defending well.
Maddox's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Otto Maddox hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Maddox clinches up with Delta and pushes him back against the cage.

Maddox has picked Delta up - he's going for a ride! Maddox dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Delta actively working from the bottom here.
Delta is looking for a sweep. Maddox is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Maddox seems content to control.
Maddox frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maddox tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Delta is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Otto Maddox really dominated that round.
That's time! Delta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Maddox doesn't manage to clinch there - Delta circles away.
Delta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maddox as he jumps to the side.
Maddox keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maddox is looking to clinch but Delta is avoiding it.
Delta swats away the attempt to clinch by Maddox.
Maddox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Delta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maddox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maddox moves in looking to clinch but Delta pushes him off.
Delta looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duece Delta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Delta shoots in looking for a takedown but Maddox manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Delta's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Maddox wants to clinch.
Delta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maddox as he jumps to the side.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

Maddox moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maddox has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Delta is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Delta drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Maddox gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Delta goes for a takedown in the clinch but Maddox prevents it.
Maddox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maddox lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Delta.
Maddox gets underhooks to prevent Delta's takedown attempt.
Maddox lands with a right to the head.
Delta drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Delta tries to score a body lock takedown but Maddox shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maddox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maddox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Delta tries for a takedown but Maddox manages to get underhooks.
Maddox presses Delta against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Maddox works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maddox not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Delta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maddox sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Otto Maddox has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Maddox tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Delta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maddox fails with an attempt to clinch.
Delta swats away the attempt to clinch by Maddox.
Maddox fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maddox tries to clinch but Delta moves out of range.
Maddox tries to clinch there but Delta circles away.

Maddox closes the distance and clinches.
Delta is looking for a takedown.
Maddox lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maddox is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Delta gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Maddox scores with a nice short uppercut.
Delta is looking to take this one to the mat.
Maddox prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maddox.
Delta is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Maddox pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short right from Maddox.
Delta is looking to take this one to the mat.
A nice left hand lands by Maddox.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maddox.
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.
Delta is working for takedown but Maddox is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short right from Maddox on the inside.
Maddox is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Otto Maddox dominated that fourth round.
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!

Maddox rushes Delta and presses him up against the cage.
Maddox prevents a takedown attempt there.
Maddox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Delta backwards.
Delta takes a shot to the head.
Delta is looking for a takedown.
Otto Maddox seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Maddox tries to work over Delta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Delta drags the fight down to the ground.
Maddox stopping the sweep attempt from Delta.
Maddox stays in close to Delta's body and controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Otto Maddox was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Maddox moves in looking to clinch but Delta pushes him off.

Maddox drives through and clinches with Delta against the cage.
Come on Maddox - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Delta is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duece Delta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Delta wants to take the fight to the mat but Maddox manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Maddox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Delta backwards.
Delta is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Maddox pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maddox.
Maddox slows down the pace here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maddox lands a shoulder strike.
Delta wants to take the fight to the mat but Maddox manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Maddox pushes Delta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Delta has Maddox pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Maddox manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Delta has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Maddox is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Maddox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Delta is working for takedown but Maddox is calmly controlling the position for now.
Maddox pushes Delta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Maddox has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Delta regains guard immediately.
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!
Maddox is stalling in the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maddox engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Otto Maddox wasn't active enough on the ground.
Delta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Delta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maddox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Delta paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Maddox has Delta up against the cage in a clinch.

Maddox has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Delta regains guard immediately.
Delta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maddox trying to control the position from guard on top but Delta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Delta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Duece Delta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maddox controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Delta trying to strike off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Otto Maddox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maddox 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 46:49
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otto Maddox!
Our winner, Otto Maddox, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stromile Farseer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Run this Town. Stromile Farseer had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Farseer
vs
Carter

196 cm
26
222 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

190 cm
37
213 lbs
28 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Vandal Fight Boutique & Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stromile Farseer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shawn Carter!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farseer throws an off balance right hand
and Carter counters with a nice kick to the body.
Farseer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carter misses with a low kick.
Carter throws a wild body kick that Farseer sees coming a mile off.
Carter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Good exchange - Farseer coming out on top.

It looks like Shawn Carter has been cut.
Farseer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Farseer throws a hook but Carter avoids it easily.
Farseer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Carter is looking to land body kicks.
Farseer tried to score with a low kick but Carter checks it.
Carter delivers a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Farseer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Carter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Farseer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Carter defends it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Farseer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Carter lands a leg kick that knocks Farseer off balance momentarily.
Carter throws a leg kick which misses Farseer's front leg but catches the back leg as Farseer tries to avoid it.
Farseer misses the jab.
Carter punishes Farseer's body with a nice straight punch.
Carter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Farseer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Carter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jab by Carter.
Carter defending well as Farseer loads up on a big left hand.
Carter connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Farseer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter motions for Farseer to come forward. Carter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Carter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Farseer.

Farseer closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Carter quickly recovers to half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Carter trying to control but Farseer postures up.
Carter regains full guard. Nicely done.
Carter looking for a sweep. Not yet Carter, not yet.
Carter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Carter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Carter has control of Farseer's left arm, preventing Farseer from doing any damage.
Farseer stopping the sweep attempt from Carter.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Carter is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farseer controlling Carter's posture.
Farseer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carter manages to get himself to full guard.
Carter wants to hit a switch here but Farseer passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Carter there!
Carter wants to hold on but Farseer pushes him away.
BOOM! Farseer connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Carter wants to get back to his feet.
Farseer lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That has opened up Shawn Carter's cut even more.
Farseer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Farseer lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

The cut above Shawn Carter's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Farseer working away from the top, dropping strikes.

Shawn Carter's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Shawn Carter's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Stromile Farseer!
After winning the bout, Stromile Farseer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joulu Pukki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Pukki
vs
Silva

179 cm
31
215 lbs
25 - 10 - 0

185 cm
28
220 lbs
18 - 9 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joulu Pukki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Junior Silva!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Alyssa Summers and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pukki tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Pukki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Silva preventing the sweep.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pukki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Pukki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pukki working a defensive guard here.
Pukki wants to stand up but Silva is controlling him.
Silva content to stall in guard here.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Silva throws a body punch but Pukki moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pukki.
Pukki connects with a leg kick. Silva looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pukki misses with a body kick.

Pukki shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pukki showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pukki is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.
Ground and pound from Pukki.
Pukki trying to pass the guard but Silva defending well.
Silva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Silva is looking for a triangle but Pukki pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pukki trying to stand up but can't free himself from Silva's guard.

Silva looking for a guillotine here but Pukki defends easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva controls Pukki momentarily but Pukki frees himself.
Pukki trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pukki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pukki stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.

Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pukki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pukki throwing strikes but missing.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Pukki from controlling successfully.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Pukki from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pukki defends it easily.
Pukki stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Pukki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Pukki from controlling successfully.

Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pukki defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Pukki from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Joulu Pukki will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Pukki drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Silva manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Silva trying to control from the bottom.
Silva moves into full guard.
Pukki postures up.
Pukki wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Pukki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Silva is adopting a defensive guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pukki lands a couple of elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pukki is one step ahead there.
Silva working a defensive guard here.

Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Pukki drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Silva dives on top into guard.
Pukki working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pukki wants to stand but Silva is controlling the position.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pukki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Junior Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Pukki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silva holds on and takes a little breather.
Pukki trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pukki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pukki looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pukki wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Joulu Pukki just wasn't active enough.
Silva connects with a crisp jab.
Pukki throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Silva changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pukki looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Pukki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pukki has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pukki manages to work his way to half guard, despite Silva's best efforts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pukki tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Pukki wants to get back to his feet.

Silva is working for a submission of some sort.
Pukki trying to get back to full guard but Silva takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pukki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Junior Silva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A slow jab from Pukki misses its intended target.
Pukki lands a nice looking body kick.
Silva lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Silva missing with a left hand there. Pukki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pukki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pukki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Silva moves out of range of the leg kick from Pukki.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Joulu Pukki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva.
Silva uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pukki has time to react.
Silva looks to land a left hand but Pukki moved out of range nicely.
Pukki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Silva moves forwards but Pukki connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pukki fails in his attempt to clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pukki.
Pukki moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Silva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Pukki moves into the clinch successfully.
Silva tries to work over Pukki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silva trying to stall but Pukki improves his position.

Pukki breaks the clinch.
Silva throws a hook to the side of Pukki's head but Pukki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silva has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pukki.
Pukki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Silva takes a swing at Pukki's ribcage but misses.
Silva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pukki can pounce on him.
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!

Pukki gets a double leg takedown into Silva's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pukki is stalling in the full guard.

Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pukki throws a big right hand that misses.
Pukki working some strikes from top position.

Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pukki is working Silva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pukki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Silva working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pukki wanted to stand there but Silva had control of the position.

Silva looking for a guillotine here but Pukki defends easily.
Pukki advances position into side control!

Pukki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silva has escaped the position, nice work there.
Silva is not content to let Pukki control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Pukki keeps moving and retains side control.
Pukki is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Silva takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva struggling a bit here.
Pukki trying to control the position but Silva is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joulu Pukki clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Silva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pukki.

Silva rushes Pukki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Silva lands with a left to the head.
Silva misses with a body punch.
Pukki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Pukki.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.

Pukki manages to break the clinch.

Pukki shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Silva is trying to defend but Pukki finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silva tries to roll over but Pukki keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pukki is keen to just control but Silva is a slippery customer.

Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pukki prevents Silva from improving his position.
Pukki trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Pukki working Silva over with strikes.
Silva is looking to control Pukki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silva avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pukki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pukki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
Pukki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pukki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pukki is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pukki wants to free his trapped foot but Silva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to keep Pukki in close.
Pukki trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.

Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Pukki from controlling successfully.
Silva lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pukki!
Pukki bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pukki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pukki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Silva is trying to control the position but Pukki postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Silva working for a triangle but Pukki defends it easily.

Silva working for a triangle but Pukki defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joulu Pukki had his way with Junior Silva in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Pukki scores with a head kick.

Pukki looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Silva is trying to keep Pukki in close.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Pukki from controlling successfully.
Pukki is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.

Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pukki defends well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pukki slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pukki seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Silva for as long as he can get away with.

We're going to have a standup here because Joulu Pukki wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Pukki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Pukki is just out of range.
Pukki moves away from the strike by Silva.
Silva lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Silva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Junior Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pukki is looking to slow Silva down with leg kicks.
Joulu Pukki is winning the standup battle so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pukki.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pukki.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pukki.
Pukki tries to clinch up.

Pukki gets tackled into the cage by Silva. Silva maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Silva is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.

Pukki has Silva pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Pukki pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Silva tumbling to the mat - Pukki dives into Silva's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pukki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pukki trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pukki showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pukki landing with the ground and pound.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Pukki from controlling successfully.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pukki throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
Pukki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pukki postures up and lands a big shot to Silva's brow.
Joulu Pukki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pukki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pukki wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.

Silva working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Pukki has passed into half guard!
Silva has hold of Pukki's hands but Pukki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Silva looking for submissions off his back.

Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joulu Pukki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pukki has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joulu Pukki!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
99%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Blaylock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Naoto Sugawara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blaylock comes into the arena with Head Like a Hole blaring out of the sound system. Sugawara is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Eye Of The Tiger. Dirk Blaylock has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Blaylock
vs
Sugawara

192 cm
26
273 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

190 cm
30
285 lbs
25 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ultra Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dirk Blaylock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Naoto Sugawara!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Blaylock does no damage.
Sugawara shoots in looking for a takedown but Blaylock manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sugawara's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Blaylock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sugawara was well out of range. Poor timing from Blaylock.
Blaylock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sugawara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sugawara shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blaylock but Blaylock pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice cross by Blaylock.

It looks like Naoto Sugawara has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blaylock misses with a body shot.
Sugawara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blaylock.
Sugawara shoots in looking for a takedown. Blaylock tries to sprawl out of it but Sugawara keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blaylock manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dirk Blaylock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Naoto Sugawara.
Sugawara displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blaylock.
Blaylock throws a sloppy body shot
and Sugawara counters with a nice body shot.
Blaylock misses the shot to the body.
Sugawara fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaylock misses with a straight right.
Sugawara shoots for a double leg takedown but Blaylock sprawls well. He's pushed Sugawara's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Blaylock lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Blaylock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sugawara.
Blaylock throws a right and a left that Sugawara avoids nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sugawara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sugawara gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blaylock counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Blaylock lands a slapping body shot.
Sugawara looks winded!
Sugawara misses with a takedown attempt - Blaylock sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Blaylock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaylock connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That has opened up Naoto Sugawara's cut even more.
Sugawara misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dirk Blaylock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blaylock takes a swing at Sugawara's ribcage but misses.

Blaylock darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sugawara pushes Blaylock off looking to stand but Blaylock dives back in and keeps control.
Blaylock seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Blaylock thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaylock performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sugawara tries to get to full guard but Blaylock has control of the leg.
Blaylock looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sugawara with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Blaylock throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sugawara to regain full guard.
Blaylock throws a big right hand that misses.
Blaylock looking to sit in guard and control but Sugawara gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaylock has Sugawara pulled in close to control his posture.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dirk Blaylock.
Sugawara will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Blaylock looks to land a left hand but Sugawara moved out of range nicely.
Sugawara has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sugawara there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blaylock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sugawara manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sugawara changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blaylock tries to avoid it but Sugawara manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blaylock to the ground. Blaylock escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Blaylock misses the body punch
and Sugawara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dirk Blaylock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Naoto Sugawara's cut.
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.

No joy there for Blaylock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blaylock fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sugawara with a poor takedown

and Blaylock counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sugawara avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Blaylock.
Blaylock wants to pass the guard but Sugawara is defending well.
Sugawara on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sugawara is refusing to be controlled, as Blaylock sits in half guard.
Blaylock not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Blaylock lands a nice short elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaylock throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sugawara keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Blaylock is nestled in close to Sugawara, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Blaylock not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Blaylock seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Naoto Sugawara's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Naoto Sugawara's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dirk Blaylock!
Dirk Blaylock took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ultra Fight Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between El Senor Sox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jie Liu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Senor Sox
vs
Liu

175 cm
34
164 lbs
21 - 7 - 0

173 cm
27
162 lbs
15 - 7 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, El Senor Sox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jie Liu!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sox sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sox moves out of range of the body kick from Liu.
Sox sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sox staying out of range there.
Jie Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liu swings widly with a right hand
letting Sox counter with a right hand.
Liu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sox throws a body punch but Liu moves out of range.
Liu lands a nice shot that snaps Sox's head back.

Sox gets caught flat footed, as Liu shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sox preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Liu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sox is keeping the position for now.
Liu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sox is trying to keep Liu in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sox has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Liu trying to control but Sox is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. El Senor Sox wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Liu lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Liu thows a body shot but no joy.
Liu scores with a nice body kick.
Liu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Liu lands with a nice body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Liu, as that shot connected.
El Senor Sox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sox walks into a left hand.

Sox gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Liu to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Liu trying to control the position from guard on top but Sox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Liu postures up in Sox's guard and throws a big left but Sox blocks it.
Liu is in close to Sox's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sox wants to sweep here but Liu controlling him for the moment.
Liu wants to control from the top but Sox keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liu throwing strikes from guard but Sox blocks nicely.
Sox preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sox wants to stand up but Liu is controlling him.
Liu controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sox wants to control but Liu passes easily into half guard.
Liu looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sox tries to get to full guard but Liu has control of the leg.
Sox pushes Liu off looking to stand but Liu dives back in and keeps control.
Liu slips a nice elbow through Sox's hands, connecting with Sox's forehead.
Liu working over Sox with some ground and pound. Sox looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Liu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Liu wants to control but Sox is keeping him busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sox gets back to full guard.
Liu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jie Liu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Liu misses with a wild body shot.
El Senor Sox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sox throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Liu lands a jab to Sox's midsection.
Liu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Liu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sox has time to react.
Liu looks to land a left hand but Sox moved out of range nicely.
Liu thumps Sox with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sox's calf.
Sox misses with a double jab.
Liu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Liu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Liu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Liu misses with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Liu.
Liu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sox keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Liu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Liu lands a jab to Sox's midsection.
Liu moves away from the strike by Sox.
Nice body kick from Liu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Liu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Liu lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liu scores with a kick to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Liu.
Liu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Sox is rocked!
Jie Liu seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liu fakes the body blow, causing Sox to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Sox goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jie Liu!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elliot Saunders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Potter's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, All you need is love. Harry Potter had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Potter
vs
Saunders

188 cm
30
217 lbs
19 - 6 - 0

182 cm
34
205 lbs
27 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

ACME-Blood Red Q158 Always $30 (5% Laundry SALE)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Potter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Elliot Saunders!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potter connects with a body shot.
Potter misses the jab.
Potter throws a shot to the body.
Saunders lands a nice shot that snaps Potter's head back.
Saunders misses with a takedown attempt - Potter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Elliot Saunders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Saunders shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Saunders showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Potter controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Saunders sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Potter defending well though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Potter is looking for a sweep. Saunders is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Saunders is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Potter is just riding it out for now. Saunders eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Potter is pressing down on Saunders's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter looking for a sweep. Not yet Potter, not yet.
Potter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Saunders in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Saunders throws a big elbow that misses.
Potter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Potter 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.
Saunders is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Saunders trying to control the position from guard on top but Potter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saunders has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saunders works over Potter with some ground and pound from guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Saunders throwing strikes from guard but Potter blocks nicely.
Saunders stopping the sweep attempt from Potter.
Saunders missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Potter lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Saunders!
Potter controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter looking to control but Saunders is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Saunders is looking to improve his position but Potter isn't that keen on the idea.
Potter content just to control the position here.
Saunders is looking to get to half guard.
Saunders is squirming around, avoiding Potter's attempts to control the action.
Saunders is trying desperately to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potter looking to control but Saunders is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Potter controlling from the full mount.
Saunders is desperately trying to improve his position but Potter has a good base and remains in mount.
Potter controlling from the full mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Potter looking to control but Saunders is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Potter content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Elliot Saunders will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Potter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Saunders shoots in looking for a takedown. Potter tries to sprawl out of it but Saunders keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Potter manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Saunders closes this distance looking for a takedown but Potter circles away.
Saunders lands a jab to the nose.
Potter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Potter stuffs the takedown.
Harry Potter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elliot Saunders.
Saunders scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Potter doesn't seem bothered though.
A big left from Potter misses.
Potter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Potter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saunders on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Saunders moves out of range of the strikes.
Potter jabs at Saunders's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saunders ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Potter moves away.
Saunders cracks Potter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Saunders moves away from the strike by Potter.

Saunders shoots in and bounces Potter off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Saunders stopping the sweep attempt from Potter.
Potter is trying to keep Saunders in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Harry Potter.
Potter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Potter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saunders moves away.
Saunders with a jab.
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!
Saunders misses with a takedown attempt - Potter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Saunders misses with a hook.
Potter is looking to wear down Saunders with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Potter misses with a hook. Saunders ducked under it nicely.
Saunders changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Potter tries to avoid it but Saunders manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Potter to the ground. Potter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Potter with a hook.
Saunders has a takedown stuffed.
Potter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saunders looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Potter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saunders changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Potter tries to avoid it but Saunders manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Potter to the ground. Potter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Saunders is breathing heavily.
Saunders slips a jab from Potter.
Saunders slips under a jab from Potter.
Potter clobbers Saunders with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Potter stuns Saunders with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Potter throws a lazy right hand but Saunders sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Potter. That snapped Saunders's head back.
Saunders misses with a series of wild punches.
Harry Potter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Saunders closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Potter's guard.
Potter seems keen to control Saunders's posture.
Saunders in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saunders passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potter is looking for a sweep.
Saunders throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Saunders throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Potter works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Saunders missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Saunders is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Potter sees it coming and defends easily.
Potter wants to control but Saunders is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Potter blocking the ground and pound attempt from Saunders.

Saunders is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Potter sees it coming and defends easily.
Potter works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Elliot Saunders will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Saunders throws the left hand but Potter avoids the punch easily.
Saunders throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saunders bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Potter's head backwards.
Saunders uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Potter moves forwards but Saunders connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Saunders punishes Potter's body with a nice straight punch.

Saunders darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Potter tries to roll over but Saunders keeps him under control.
Potter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Potter wants to get back to his feet.
Potter has hold of Saunders's hands but Saunders slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saunders throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Saunders is trying to control the action in half guard but Potter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Saunders thows a huge punch but Potter dodges it nicely.
Saunders is trying to control the action in half guard but Potter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Saunders is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Saunders is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Potter has managed to free his arm - good work.
Potter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Saunders.
Saunders thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Potter is defending against the submission attempts here by Saunders.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saunders drops an elbow to the side of Potter's head.
Saunders is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Potter wants to get back to his feet.
Saunders throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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!
Potter is looking to improve his position.

Saunders is working for a kimura but Potter is defending it quite comfortably.
Potter is controlling Saunders's position as best he can from this difficult position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saunders looks to land a strike but Potter avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Potter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Potter wants to sweep but no luck.
Elliot Saunders has got the better of the ground game so far.
Saunders with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saunders trying to control but Potter is working from the bottom.
Saunders distracts Potter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Saunders with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saunders working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Potter's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saunders is looking to work some ground and pound but Potter has wrist control.
Saunders won't allow Potter to sweep him here.
Potter is working hard here to advance position.
Saunders trying to control the position from guard on top but Potter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Potter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Potter keeping moving, preventing Saunders from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Elliot Saunders has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Saunders shoots in but no luck this time.
Potter throws a nice looking combination but Saunders bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elliot Saunders really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Saunders lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Saunders tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Potter was well out of range. Poor timing from Saunders.
Potter throws a body punch but Saunders moves out of range.
No joy there for Potter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saunders is trying hard to land a takedown here. Potter sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Potter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Saunders looks to score with a jab to the body but Potter is just out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Saunders is defended easily by Potter.
Potter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice uppercut there from Potter.

Saunders closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Potter did well to prevent Saunders getting side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Saunders is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Potter sees it coming and defends easily.
Saunders is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter wants to control but Saunders is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Saunders is looking to take a break and control but Potter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saunders working Potter over with strikes.
Potter trying to hold on to Saunders's head to control him but Saunders postures up.

Saunders is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Potter manages to get to full guard.
Saunders with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saunders missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saunders trying to control the position from guard on top but Potter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saunders throwing strikes from guard but Potter blocks nicely.
Potter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Saunders throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Saunders distracts Potter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Saunders throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Potter looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saunders working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Potter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Saunders throws a big right hand that misses.
Potter looking for a sweep. Not yet Potter, not yet.
Saunders missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Potter is looking to stand up but Saunders isn't so interested in that idea.
Saunders in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Potter trying to control the position.
Potter wants to stand but Saunders is controlling the position.
Saunders is in close to Potter's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saunders wants to pass the guard but Potter is keeping the position.
Saunders throws an elbow that misses. Potter uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Saunders's guard. Nice move by Potter!

Saunders escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Potter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Saunders looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Saunders throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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.

Saunders working for a triangle but Potter defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elliot Saunders dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Saunders looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Potter!
Saunders cracks Potter with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Potter can't do much from the bottom here.

Saunders tries for a kimura but Potter is defending well.
Potter gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Saunders throws a strike but Potter avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saunders working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Saunders is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Saunders throws an elbow that misses. Potter uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Saunders's guard. Nice move by Potter!

Saunders is looking for a triangle but Potter pushes his legs off easily.
Potter controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Potter wants to get up but he can't break Saunders's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Potter won't allow Saunders to sweep him here.
Potter wants to pass the guard but Saunders is keeping the position.
Harry Potter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Elliot Saunders 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.
Saunders keeping moving, preventing Potter from controlling successfully.
Potter stopping the sweep attempt from Saunders.

Saunders throws his legs up looking for a submission but Potter uses it to pass to side control.
Saunders is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saunders wants to control but Potter postures up.
Potter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saunders keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Potter has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Potter takes one to the side of the head.
Potter misses with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Potter. Those never looked like landing.
Saunders ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Potter moves away.
Saunders shoots in for a takedown but Potter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Potter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Potter misses its intended target.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Saunders tries to score a power double leg takedown but Potter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Saunders somewhat.
Saunders avoids the body shot from Potter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potter thows a body shot but no joy.
Saunders connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Potter gets caught napping as Saunders dives in and scores a takedown. Potter manages to retain guard.
Saunders throwing strikes from guard but Potter blocks nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saunders tries to free his leg and advance position but Potter is retaining full guard.
Potter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saunders.
Potter tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Potter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Saunders gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Saunders throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Potter keeping moving, preventing Saunders from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elliot Saunders comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saunders 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 45:50
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 47:50
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elliot Saunders!
A relieved looking Elliot Saunders thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thor Omega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazuyuki Shimizu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Omega
vs
Shimizu

195 cm
31
190 lbs
23 - 10 - 0

196 cm
27
193 lbs
17 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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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 23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thor Omega!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kazuyuki Shimizu!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Shimizu. Omega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Omega walks into a stiff left hand from Shimizu.
Shimizu misses with a body shot
and Omega counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Shimizu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Omega.
Shimizu lands with a nice body punch.
Omega misses with a looping right.
Omega throws an overhand right that lands on Shimizu's shoulder, as Shimizu tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot by Shimizu.
Shimizu swings widly with a right hand
and Omega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

It looks like Kazuyuki Shimizu has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shimizu looks to land a left hand but Omega moved out of range nicely.
Omega lands a nice looking body kick.
Shimizu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Omega moves out of range as Shimizu throws a body kick.
Omega goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Omega throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shimizu looks to throw the jab but Omega is out of range.
Shimizu throws an off balance right hand
and Omega counters with a good low kick that Shimizu was not able to check.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Omega looks to land a body kick but Shimizu moved away.
Omega scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shimizu in his tracks.
Shimizu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Omega was well out of range. Poor timing from Shimizu.
Omega throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Omega uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shimizu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Omega manages to avoid it.
Omega misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shimizu takes a swing at Omega's ribcage but misses.
Shimizu throws a hook but Omega blocks it.
Shimizu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Omega catches Shimizu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Omega pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shimizu takes a swing at Omega's ribcage but misses.
Shimizu slips under a jab from Omega.
Shimizu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shimizu looks to score with a jab to the body but Omega is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omega slips under a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Omega throws a right hand that misses
and Shimizu counters with a leg kick.
Omega misses with a low kick.
Shimizu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shimizu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shimizu checks a low kick from Omega.
Omega throws a shot from downtown. Shimizu moves away and avoids it.
Omega misses with a lunging right hand
and Shimizu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shimizu throws a poor cross that misses
and Omega counters with a right hand to the body.
Shimizu swings away with a body shot that misses

and Omega counters by clinching up.
Shimizu is trying to force a seperation but Omega has the dominant position.
A shot in the inside from Omega.
Shimizu can't find room to land a body shot as Omega controls the action.
Omega misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Omega throws a head punch that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimizu blocking some punches.

Shimizu breaks the clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Shimizu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Omega - the referee stops the clock and Shimizu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Omega. Shimizu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Shimizu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Omega sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shimizu connects with a body shot that sends Omega's belly button to the back.
Shimizu lands a nice shot that snaps Omega's head back.
Omega swings for the body but Shimizu moves out of range.
Shimizu scores with a jab.
Omega throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shimizu misses with a hook. Omega ducked under it nicely.
Omega scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shimizu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Omega. Omega obviously looking to wear him down.
Shimizu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Omega misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice defenses there by Omega.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omega is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Omega misses with a low kick.
Shimizu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Omega misses.
Shimizu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shimizu misses the body punch
and Omega counters with an inside leg kick.
Omega tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Shimizu. That snapped Omega's head back.
Omega throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Shimizu looks winded!
Omega connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Omega closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Omega.
Omega effectively controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thor Omega dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kazuyuki Shimizu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Nice uppercut there from Omega.
Omega scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Omega throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shimizu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Omega.
Omega swings for the body but Shimizu moves out of range.
Shimizu lands a nice shot to the body.
Omega avoids the body shot from Shimizu.
Omega connects with a high kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shimizu throws a shot from downtown. Omega moves away and avoids it.
Omega wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Omega stuns Shimizu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shimizu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shimizu is breathing heavily.
Shimizu takes a swing at Omega's ribcage but misses.
Omega throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Omega does no damage.
Omega swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shimizu.
Shimizu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Omega catches Shimizu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Omega lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shimizu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Omega lands a nice looking body kick.
Shimizu misses with a straight left.
Shimizu has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Omega.
Omega thumps Shimizu with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Omega lands a jab to the nose.
Shimizu swings for the body but Omega moves out of range.
Omega scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That has opened up Kazuyuki Shimizu's cut even more.
Omega throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shimizu.
Shimizu throws a wild body kick that Omega sees coming a mile off.
Shimizu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Omega. Omega obviously looking to wear him down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Omega moves into range and clinches up with Shimizu.
Omega can't find room to land a body shot as Shimizu controls the action.
Omega stalling the fight.
Shimizu can't find room to land a body shot as Omega controls the action.
Shimizu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shimizu keeps control of Omega as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Omega stalling in the clinch but Shimizu improves position.
Still in the clinch, Omega scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shimizu tries to break the clinch but Omega is controlling the position.
Omega tries to work over Shimizu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Omega lands a left hand.
Omega tries to break free but Shimizu pushes him back against the cage.
Shimizu can't break the clinch.
Shimizu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Omega.
Shimizu swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omega manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Shimizu misses with a body punch.
Shimizu looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Omega.
Shimizu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Omega lands with a left to the head.
Omega tries to throw a body punch but Shimizu avoids it by throwing Omega back against the cage.
Shimizu struggles to land a body shot inside as Omega controls his hands.
Shimizu can't find room to land a body shot as Omega controls the action.
A short right from Shimizu on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Omega takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Omega seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shimizu is trying to break the clinch but Omega has him pressed against the cage.
Omega doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Omega misses with a punch to the body.
Omega displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shimizu up against the cage.
Shimizu tries to throw a body punch but Omega avoids it by throwing Shimizu back against the cage.
Omega pushes Shimizu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shimizu lands with a short shot to the head.
Omega scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Omega has a couple of punches blocked by Shimizu.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stalling in the clinch from Omega.
Shimizu can't find room to land a body shot as Omega controls the action.
Omega throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shimizus head.
Shimizu misses with a body punch.

Omega breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thor Omega dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kazuyuki Shimizu's cut.
That's time! Omega's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Omega takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shimizu tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A shot to the body from Shimizu misses
and Omega counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Omega lands with a shot to the body.
Shimizu fakes the leg kick and cracks Omega in the body.
Shimizu drops his hands momentarily and Omega takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Omega scores with a leg kick.
Shimizu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Omega looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shimizu walks into a stiff left hand from Omega.
Omega throws out a loose jab but Shimizu uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Omega.
Shimizu throws a big shot that misses.
Shimizu walks into a straight right hand from Omega.
Shimizu scores with a spinning back kick!
The fighters circle momentarily. Shimizu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Omega cracks a nice hook into Shimizu's ribs.
Shimizu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Omega defending well as Shimizu loads up on a big left hand.

Omega gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Omega.
Omega prevents a body shot from Shimizu.
Thor Omega has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shimizu tries a body shot but Omega blocks it.

Omega breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shimizu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Omega rushes Shimizu and presses him up against the cage.
Omega misses with a body punch.
Omega blocks an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shimizu as Omega tries to tie him up.
Shimizu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right from Omega on the inside.
Omega is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shimizu can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shimizu tries a body shot but Omega blocks it.
Shimizu tries a body shot but Omega blocks it.
Shimizu cracks Omega with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shimizu working hard to break the clinch.
Omega looking to slow down the pace here.
Omega lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shimizu or not.
Omega throws a punch but it's blocked by Shimizu.
Omega lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

Omega manages to break the clinch.
Shimizu throws a hook but Omega blocks it.
That kick from Omega tenderised Shimizu's leg. Shimizu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shimizu slips under a jab.
Shimizu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Omega moves away.
Omega scores with a spinning back kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omega with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Omega.
A chopping leg kick lands by Omega.
Omega scores with a hook to the body. Shimizu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shimizu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Omega throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Omega turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shimizu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shimizu misses with a looping left.
Omega throws the left hand but Shimizu avoids the punch easily.
Omega tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Shimizu counters with a straight right hand.
Omega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shimizu throws out the jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shimizu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Omega was well out of range. Poor timing from Shimizu.
Shimizu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

The cut above Kazuyuki Shimizu's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shimizu. Omega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shimizu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Omega cracks the inside of Shimizu's front leg.
Shimizu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Omega lands a glancing blow to the side of Shimizu's head.
Omega throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shimizu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Omega manages to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Omega wants to clinch.
Shimizu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thor Omega clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Kazuyuki Shimizu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Omega uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shimizu has time to react.
Shimizu misses with a looping right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shimizu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A big left from Omega misses.
Shimizu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Omega manages to avoid it.
Omega tests Shimizu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shimizu.
Omega catches Shimizu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Omega pushes Shimizu away with a front kick.
Shimizu ducks under a wild hook from Omega.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Omega misses.
Shimizu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Omega walks into a stiff left hand from Shimizu.
Omega misses with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shimizu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Good shot there by Shimizu.
Decent striking displayed by Omega there.
Shimizu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Omega takes a jab right on the kisser.
Omega turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from Shimizu misses.
Shimizu misses with an uppercut

and Omega counters by moving into the clinch.

Omega manages to break the clinch.
Omega on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shimizu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thor Omega is winning the standup battle so far.
Shimizu misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Omega will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omega throws a series of punches but Shimizu avoids them all with ease.
Omega bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shimizu's head.
A slow jab from Shimizu misses its intended target.
Shimizu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Omega can pounce on him.
A jab from Omega misses.
Shimizu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shimizu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shimizu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Omega. Omega obviously looking to wear him down.
Shimizu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Omega.
Some bone on bone action there as Shimizu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shimizu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Omega just misses with a punch to the body.
Shimizu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Omega pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omega misses with a right hand
and Shimizu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Omega tries a low kick but Shimizu avoids it.
Omega misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shimizu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Omega stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Omega misses with a low kick as Shimizu jumps back.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shimizu.
Shimizu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shimizu misses the shot to the body.
Omega steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shimizu.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Omega, right into the meat.
Shimizu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Omega.
Jab, jab by Omega - just one landing.
Nice shot by Omega.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shimizu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shimizu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Omega throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Omega wants to clinch.
Omega avoids the body shot from Shimizu.
Shimizu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Omega throws a big shot that misses.
Omega doesn't manage to clinch there - Shimizu circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Omega goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Omega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shimizu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Omega was well out of range. Poor timing from Shimizu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Thor Omega will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kazuyuki Shimizu's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get 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.

Shimizu looks to land a left hand but Omega moved out of range nicely.
Omega misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Shimizu.
Omega slips under a jab from Shimizu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shimizu. Omega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Omega is looking to slow Shimizu down with leg kicks.
Shimizu lands with a nice body kick.
Shimizu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shimizu misses with a looping right.
Omega slips a straight right by Shimizu.
Omega lands a jab to the head.
Shimizu lands a right hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Shimizu. Beautiful body shot.
Shimizu circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Omega misses with a low kick.
Shimizu looks to score with a jab to the body but Omega is just out of range.
Omega looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shimizu misses with a wild body shot.
Shimizu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Omega manages to avoid it.
Omega throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shimizu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Omega.
Shimizu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Omega.
Omega misses with a hook.
Omega feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shimizus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shimizu thows a body shot but no joy.
Shimizu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fight stays on the outside here - Omega looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Omega throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kazuyuki Shimizu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omega paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Omega connects with a solid leg kick.
Omega lands a jab to Shimizu's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Omega scoring well with a low kick there.
Shimizu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Omega delivers a nice body kick.
That kick from Omega tenderised Shimizu's leg. Shimizu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shimizu is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Omega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shimizu.
Jab from Shimizu.
Omega scores with a leg kick.
Omega avoids the body shot from Shimizu.
Shimizu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shimizu thows a body shot but no joy.
Thor Omega is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omega tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Omega ducks right into an uppercut from Shimizu.
Shimizu throws an overhand right that lands on Omega's shoulder, as Omega tries to avoid the shot.
Shimizu thows a body shot but no joy.
Omega scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shimizu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Omega lands with a right hand.
Omega lands a glancing blow to the side of Shimizu's head.
Shimizu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Omega counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shimizu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Omega on the side of the head.
Shimizu swats away the attempt to clinch by Omega.
Omega cracks the inside of Shimizu's front leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shimizu scores with a jab to the body.
Shimizu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Omega.
Shimizu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shimizu misses with a body kick.
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!
Shimizu misses with a shot to the body
and Omega counters with a good, hard body kick but Shimizu shrugs it off.
Omega checks the leg kick.
Omega moves out of range as Shimizu strikes.
Omega jabs Shimizu right on the nose. Shimizu blinks but takes it well.
Shimizu tried to score with a low kick but Omega checks it.
Omega lands a leg kick that knocks Shimizu off balance momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shimizu misses the body punch
and Omega counters with a body kick that stops Shimizu in his tracks momentarily.
Shimizu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Omega.
Omega takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Omega throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Thor Omega.
Well Omega has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 50:45
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thor Omega!
Thor Omega retains his middleweight title!

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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Waitzel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Mastain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Waitzel comes into the arena with Dimmu Borgir - Puritania blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

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29
279 lbs
20 - 8 - 1

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shane Waitzel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Mastain!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mastain tries to score with a low kick but Waitzel moves his leg out of the way.
Waitzel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mastain.
Waitzel looks for the body kick but Mastain saw that one coming.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Waitzel.
Mastain thows a body shot but no joy.
Waitzel missing with a left hand there. Mastain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mastain takes a swing at Waitzel's ribcage but misses.
Waitzel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mastain lands a slapping body shot.
Mastain throws a jab when Waitzel was well out of range.
Waitzel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mastain throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Waitzel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Waitzel misses the jab.
Mastain throws a head kick but Waitzel moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Waitzel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mastain keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mastain. That's going to slow Waitzel down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mastain stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mastain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Waitzel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

Mastain moves into the clinch successfully.
Mastain working aggressively here.
Mastain can't break the clinch.
Waitzel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mastain can't find room to land a body shot as Waitzel controls the action.
A short uppercut from Mastain.

Mastain breaks from the clinch.
Waitzel slips a jab and a cross from Mastain.
Mastain throws out a leg kick but Waitzel moves out of range and Mastain only half commits.
Mastain avoids the body shot from Waitzel.
Mastain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mastain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheers as Mastain lands an impressive looking overhand right. Waitzel doesn't seem phased though.
Waitzel lands a nice shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mastain lands with a good body shot.

Waitzel gets a clinch.
Waitzel is leaning against Mastain and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mastain scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Waitzel digs a right hand into Mastain's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mastain's gas tank.
Waitzel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Waitzel blocks a body shot from Mastain.
A short uppercut from Waitzel.
Waitzel digs a right hand underneath Mastain's ribcage. Mastain let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mastain looks winded!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Waitzel tries to throw a body punch but Mastain avoids it by throwing Waitzel back against the cage.
Mastain lands a left hand.
Mastain blocks a body shot from Waitzel.
Waitzel tries to throw a body punch but Mastain avoids it by throwing Waitzel back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Waitzel.
Waitzel blocks an uppercut.
Mastain tries to throw a body punch but Waitzel avoids it by throwing Mastain back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mastain prevents a body shot from Waitzel.
Waitzel lands a body shot.
Waitzel gets through Mastain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Waitzel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mastain's elbow.
Waitzel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mastain's elbow.
Waitzel keeps control of Mastain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mastain misses with the head strike.
Waitzel misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Waitzel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mastain throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Waitzel.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Waitzel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Waitzel dips to his left and cracks Mastain with an uppercut!
Waitzel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Waitzel throws a front kick aimed at Mastain's knee but Mastain avoids it well.
Mastain lands with a shot to the body.
Mastain tries to clinch but Waitzel moves away
and Waitzel counters with a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mastain misses with a hook.
Waitzel lands a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mastain. Waitzel does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab lands there for Waitzel.

Waitzel cracks Mastain with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Mastain looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Waitzel finish him?

Mastain is rocked!
Waitzel connects with a stiff jab that staggers Mastain - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shane Waitzel!
Shane Waitzel retains his heavyweight title!

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