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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Blyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Morgernstern (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blyer comes to the cage accompanied by Eye Of The Tiger. Morgernstern has chosen Gasellit - Kiittämätön nilkki as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Rocky Blyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Morgernstern!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blyer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morgernstern manages to avoid it.
Morgernstern ducks under a wild hook from Blyer.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blyer. Morgernstern does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morgernstern has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Matt Morgernstern has been cut.
Blyer blocks a leg kick.
Blyer connects with a body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Morgernstern - that will leave a mark!
Blyer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Morgernstern holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Blyer can't break the clinch.
Morgernstern tries for a takedown. No joy.
Morgernstern keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blyer's efforts to push away.
Blyer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blyer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blyer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rocky Blyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgernstern is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Blyer.
Blyer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Morgernstern momentarily.
Morgernstern is rocked!
A big right from Blyer misses.
Blyer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Morgernstern circles away quickly and effectively.
Morgernstern slips a jab and a cross from Blyer.
Blyer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blyer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Morgernstern finds it's way round the side to connect with Blyer's head.
Morgernstern misses with a kick to the body.
Blyer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Morgernstern counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Morgernstern.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morgernstern has picked Blyer up - he's going for a ride! Morgernstern dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Blyer is trying to stand up here but Morgernstern is controlling him well.
Blyer trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgernstern seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blyer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Blyer wants to get back to his feet.
Blyer kicks Morgernstern off and gets back to his feet.
Blyer misses with a lunging right hand
and Morgernstern counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blyer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Morgernstern to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Morgernstern trying to control but Blyer is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blyer wants to stand up but Morgernstern is controlling him.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Morgernstern trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morgernstern prevents Blyer from getting back to his feet.
Morgernstern advances position into side control!
Blyer is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Morgernstern asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Morgernstern is working to tighten is grip on Blyer's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Blyer has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Morgernstern is really squeezing tight and eventually Blyer passes out! Morgernstern breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Matt Morgernstern!
Matt Morgernstern thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boss Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drago has chosen James Brown - Living In America as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Boss Castro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ivan Drago!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drago jabs at Castro's body.
Castro misses with a left hand
and Drago counters with a nice uppercut.
Castro fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Drago is out of range.
Castro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Castro throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Drago counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Castro!
Drago trying to control the action but Castro is working from the bottom.
Drago with the ground and pound but Castro regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Castro is controlling Drago's trapped leg to prevent Drago from advancing to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drago is trying to work for a kimura but Castro is defending well.
Drago not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Castro wants to improve his position but Drago is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Drago seems content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago thows a huge punch but Castro dodges it nicely.
Castro is trying to get back to full guard.
Drago trying to pass the guard but Castro defending well.
Drago has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Castro wants to get back to his feet.
Castro wants to improve his position but Drago is controlling well.
Castro looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Drago is going to stand back up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Castro throws a body kick that misses
and Drago counters with a one-two to the body.
Castro throws a leg kick
and Drago counters with a series of strikes. Castro will be more careful next time no doubt.
Castro tries a head kick but it misses.
Drago checks a leg kick.
Castro throws a half hearted mid kick.
Castro moves into the clinch.
Drago is trying to pull guard but Castro has him pressed against the cage.
Drago breaks the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Drago has Castro pushed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Drago.
Castro lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drago is trying to pull guard but Castro has him pressed against the cage.
Castro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Castro.
Drago wants to break free but Castro has control.
Castro leaning against his opponent.
Castro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Drago wants to break free but Castro has control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Castro throws a head punch that misses.
Drago blocks a body shot from Castro.
Drago tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Castro smiles and moves away.
Boss Castro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Drago.
Castro blocks a head kick by Drago.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ivan Drago will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Drago has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Castro.
Castro throws a wild body kick that Drago sees coming a mile off.
Castro sizes up Drago with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Drago lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Castro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drago.
Castro connects with a solid leg kick.
Castro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big left from Castro misses.
Castro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Castro wants it to stay on the feet.
Castro misses with a kick to the body
and Drago counters with a three punch combo that has Castro backing up. Castro nods at Drago to acknowledge the strikes.
Castro misses with a double jab.
Castro swats away the attempt to clinch by Drago.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drago tries to close the distance and clinch up but Castro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro thuds his right hand into Drago's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Some bone on bone action there as Drago checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A bone on bone clash there as Drago blocks the leg kick.
Castro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ivan Drago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drago misses with a head kick.
Castro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Castro is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Castro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Drago.
Drago manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castro wanted to stand there but Drago had control of the position.
Drago controls Castro momentarily but Castro frees himself.
Castro wants to get up but he can't break Drago's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Drago has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Drago has a closed guard, preventing Castro from standing up.
Drago wriggles free and stands up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drago moves out of range as Castro throws a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago moves out of range as Castro strikes.
Castro throws a body kick that misses
and Drago counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Castro is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Castro throws a body punch but Drago moves out of range.
A jab from Castro misses.
Castro tries a low kick but Drago avoids it.
Drago drives through and clinches with Castro against the cage.
Drago looking for a takedown.
Boss Castro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Drago.
Drago blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Castro throws a head punch that misses.
Drago is trying to break the clinch but Castro has him pressed against the cage.
Drago jumps guard but Castro turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Drago drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Castro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Castro just stands there and leans against the cage.
Castro displaying some good clinch control by pressing Drago up against the cage.
Drago is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Castro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Castro taking a breather.
Drago tries to circle away but Castro has him pinned against the cage.
Castro misses with some punches.
Castro misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Castro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Castro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Castro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Castro looking to stall.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Boss Castro dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Drago fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Castro, pushing him back against the cage.
Drago breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Castro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Castro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Castro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Castro fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Drago is out of range.
Drago on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Castro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Castro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Castro misses with a jab to the body
and Drago counters with a big head kick but Castro shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago throws a head kick that misses.
Castro explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Drago takes one to the chin there.
Drago tries to clinch there but Castro circles away.
Castro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Castro is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Castro swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Drago counters with a good, hard body kick but Castro shrugs it off.
Drago doesn't manage to clinch there - Castro circles away.
Boss Castro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drago takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Drago shoots in but no luck this time.
Boss Castro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Drago.
Castro throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Drago counters with a shoot takedown. Castro fights it but they end up in guard.
Drago missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Castro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Drago wants to control from the top but Castro keeps moving.
Drago stops Castro from standing up.
Castro managing to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Drago defending well as Castro loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Castro.
Drago fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Castro avoids it really well and circles away.
Castro misses with a right hand
and Drago counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Castro is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Castro looks to land a body kick but Drago moved away.
Castro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Boss Castro is winning the standup battle so far.
Drago rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Castro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Castro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Drago makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
An inside leg kick from Castro misses.
Castro misses with a body shot.
Castro throws a leg kick that is checked
and Drago counters with a one-two to the body.
Drago moves away from the strike by Castro.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Castro.
Castro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Drago moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Castro throws a lazy head kick
and Drago makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Castro really felt that one!
Castro throws a leg kick that is checked
and Drago counters with a flying knee. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drago fails with a takedown attempt.
Drago wants to clinch up but Castro keeps it at a distance.
Drago tries to score a power double leg takedown but Castro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Drago somewhat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Castro lands with a nice body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boss Castro showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Castro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boss Castro!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Martin Bryant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zach Hainer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryant comes to the cage accompanied by Killing in the name. Hainer is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Diabolic "Frontlines" . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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147 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Martin Bryant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zach Hainer!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryant lands with a nice body punch.
Hainer scores with a push kick.
Bryant looks for a takedown but Hainer sprawls well.
Hainer blocks a head kick by Bryant.
Hainer misses with a kick to the body.
Hainer throws a shot from downtown. Bryant moves away and avoids it.
Hainer scores with a leg kick.
Hainer misses with a low kick.
Bryant bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bryant avoids a kick to the body.
Hainer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hainer!
Bryant throws a lazy right hand but Hainer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bryant moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hainer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hainer throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bryant scores with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hainer avoids the head kick by Bryant.
Hainer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A head kick from Bryant lands but Hainer takes it in his stride.
Hainer looks for the body kick but Bryant saw that one coming.
Zach Hainer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hainer lands with a right hand.
Hainer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hainer lands an overhand right.
Bryant takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bryant tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bryant throws a right and a left that Hainer avoids nicely.
Hainer jabs Bryant to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good leg kick by Hainer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hainer cracks the inside of Bryant's front leg.
Bryant checks a low kick from Hainer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A leg kick checked by Bryant.
Hainer connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant misses the shot to the body.
Bryant lands with a cross.
Bryant thows a body shot but no joy.
Bryant looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bryant fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hainer checks it well.
Hainer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bryant takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hainer scoring well with a low kick there.
Hainer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bryant is able to avoid easily.
Bryant throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bryant is looking to chop away at Hainer's legs.
Bryant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bryant throws the kick towards the body but Hainer avoids it.
Bryant throws a solid leg kick but Hainer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bryant.
Bryant lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hainer's sensitive parts.
Hainer lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hainer.
Hainer punishes Bryant's body with a nice straight punch.
Hainer throws a leg kick which misses Bryant's front leg but catches the back leg as Bryant tries to avoid it.
Bryant feints and then cracks Hainer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hainer down.
A head kick misses from Hainer.
Bryant misses with a low kick.
Hainer misses with a left hand
and Bryant counters with a low kick, right behind Hainer 's knee.
Martin Bryant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hainer checks a low kick from Bryant.
Bryant loads up on a big right hand but Hainer slips the punch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bryant.
Hainer throws a poor cross that misses
and Bryant counters with a stiff right hand.
Bryant misses with an uppercut. Hainer saw that one coming.
Hainer motions for Bryant to come forward. Hainer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hainer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hainer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bryant.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Bryant misses its intended target.
Good work by Hainer as he checks the leg kick.
Bryant takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bryant walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bryant lands a leg kick that knocks Hainer off balance momentarily.
Hainer throws a wild body kick that Bryant sees coming a mile off.
Hainer throws a body kick that misses.
Hainer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hainer looks to land a body kick but Bryant moved away.
Bryant misses with a head kick.
Hainer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bryant is out of range.
Hainer lands with a nice body kick.
Hainer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bryant takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hainer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bryant takes a step back to recover.
Bryant goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zach Hainer will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bryant moves out of range of the body kick from Hainer.
Bryant tries to land a leg kick but Hainer saw it coming and moves away.
Hainer throws a head kick that misses.
Hainer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bryant throws out the jab.
A head kick misses from Bryant.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hainer. Bryant shrugs it off though.
Bryant blocks the body kick.
Zach Hainer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bryant throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hainer was covering up waiting for the punch and Bryant finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hainer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hainer looking to control.
Bryant 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant looking to sit in guard and control but Hainer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bryant wants to improve his position but instead Hainer has moved into half guard.
Bryant slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bryant keeping moving, preventing Hainer from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant pulls Hainer in to control the position.
Bryant 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.
Hainer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hainer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bryant keeping moving, preventing Hainer from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bryant.
Bryant tries to work over Hainer's front leg with a kick but Hainer checks it.
Hainer misses with a looping left.
A head kick misses from Bryant.
Bryant feints and then cracks Hainer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hainer down.
Bryant misses with an uppercut.
Some bone on bone action there as Bryant checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hainer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bryant is able to avoid easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hainer.
Bryant blocks a head kick by Hainer.
Bryant will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bryant misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hainer lands a head kick!
Hainer looks to land a body kick but Bryant moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Hainer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hainer swings for the body but Bryant moves out of range.
Hainer misses with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Bryant.
Hainer throws a low kick but Bryant avoids it.
Hainer connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bryant scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hainer doesn't seem bothered though.
Hainer tries a head kick but it misses.
Bryant fails to land the takedown.
Hainer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bryant shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hainer pinned against the cage. Hainer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bryant misses with a low kick.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Martin Bryant will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bryant shoots in for a takedown but Hainer shows good takedown defense.
Hainer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hainer cracks the inside of Bryant's front leg.
Bryant is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hainer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bryant misses with a wild body shot.
Hainer motions for Bryant to come forward. Hainer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hainer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hainer throws a low kick but Bryant avoids it.
Bryant moves out of range as Hainer throws a body kick.
Hainer moves out of range of the body kick.
Bryant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hainer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hainer just misses with a punch to the body.
Hainer thows a leg kick but Bryant checks it
and Bryant counters with a nice body shot.
Bryant swings for the body but Hainer moves out of range.
Bryant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hainer moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant throws a body kick that misses.
Hainer avoids the body shot from Bryant.
Bryant throws a hook to the side of Hainer's head but Hainer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hainer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good leg kick by Hainer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hainer throws out a leg kick but Bryant moves out of range and Hainer only half commits.
Hainer throws a leg kick that misses.
Bryant looks to score with a jab to the body but Hainer is just out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hainer.
Bryant throws a head kick that misses.
Bryant throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hainer.
Hainer takes a swing at Bryant's ribcage but misses.
Bryant looks to score with a jab to the body but Hainer is just out of range.
Hainer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hainer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bryant has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bryant and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hainer throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bryant counters with a slapping leg kick.
That kick from Bryant tenderised Hainer's leg. Hainer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hainer looks to score with a jab to the body but Bryant is just out of range.
Bryant shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hainer as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Bryant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bryant looks to land a right hand but Hainer moved out of range.
Hainer lands with a nice body kick.
Bryant lands a high kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hainer throws a push kick but Bryant slaps the foot to one side.
Hainer throws a wild body kick that Bryant sees coming a mile off.
Bryant takes one to the side of the head.
Hainer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bryant is looking to wear down Hainer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hainer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hainer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hainer lands a lovely overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hainer moves away.
Bryant feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hainer's calf.
Bryant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bryant connects with a body shot.
Hainer throws a big shot that misses.
Hainer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A swing and a miss from Hainer.
Bryant slips under a jab.
Bryant chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hainer can pounce on him.
Bryant throws a hook but Hainer blocks it.
Hainer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bryant.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hainer.
Hainer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hainer scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryant takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bryant throws out a leg kick but Hainer moves out of range and Bryant only half commits.
Hainer throws out a loose jab but Bryant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hainer misses with a low kick as Bryant jumps back.
Bryant takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hainer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bryant throws a low kick but Hainer moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bryant looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hainer trying to keep a closed guard but Bryant is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bryant connects with a couple of short punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zach Hainer.
I think Hainer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zach Hainer!
A relieved looking Zach Hainer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ouriel Semiazas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Drabek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Drabek's choice of entrance music: Imagine. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ouriel Semiazas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeff Drabek!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drabek scores with a body shot.
Drabek misses with a wild body shot.
Semiazas scores with a nice right hand.
Semiazas lands a big right hand that sends Drabek crashing to the mat! Semiazas stays standing though and waves Drabek back to his feet!
It looks like Jeff Drabek has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Drabek is defended easily by Semiazas.
Ouriel Semiazas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Semiazas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Drabek is rocked!
Drabek with a poor takedown
and Semiazas counters with a right hand from hell and Drabek is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ouriel Semiazas!
Ouriel Semiazas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tam Zeus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jozka Kruty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zeus comes to the cage accompanied by Open Road. Jozka Kruty will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tam Zeus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jozka Kruty!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zeus throws a lazy right hand but Kruty sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zeus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kruty sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zeus connects with a body shot that sends Kruty's belly button to the back.
Zeus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kruty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zeus, as that shot connected.
Kruty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zeus throws out the jab.
Zeus closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kruty to the mat! Kruty manages to get full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Zeus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kruty swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zeus trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zeus slips nicely into half guard.
Zeus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kruty does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruty won't allow Zeus to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeus is trying to control the action in half guard but Kruty is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruty wants to improve his position but Zeus is controlling well.
Zeus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kruty trying to control from the bottom.
Zeus uses his free foot to push down on Kruty's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kruty.
Kruty tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zeus throwing strikes but Kruty bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Zeus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Zeus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruty.
Zeus misses with an uppercut
and Kruty counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zeus thinking.
Kruty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zeus throws out the jab.
Kruty slips under a jab.
Kruty tries to sprawl but Zeus drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zeus sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Zeus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kruty's head.
Zeus throwing shots but Kruty is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruty trying to control here.
Zeus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Zeus trying to control the action but Kruty is working from the bottom.
Kruty is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Zeus has latched onto it... Big trouble! Zeus pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Kruty is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Zeus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tam Zeus!
Tam Zeus thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Soprano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soprano comes to the cage accompanied by Got Yourself a Gun . Stark has chosen Cmon Feel The Noise as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tony Soprano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Stark!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark cracks Soprano with a good jab.
Stark walks into a jab.
Soprano tries to land a front kick but Stark steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Soprano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stark connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stark lands a big head kick that sends Soprano tumbling to the mat! Stark takes a step backwards and waves Soprano back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Tony Soprano has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stark misses with a hook. Soprano ducked under it nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Soprano, right into the meat.
Soprano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stark moves out of range as Soprano throws a body kick.
Stark looks to land a left hand but Soprano moved out of range nicely.
Soprano scores with a hook.
Stark's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Soprano connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stark scrambles back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Stark.
Soprano lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark just misses with a punch to the body.
Soprano misses with an uppercut.
Stark fails with an attempt to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Soprano.
Tony Soprano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soprano misses with a double jab.
Soprano misses with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stark.
Stark throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stark uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Soprano.
A jab from Stark misses.
Soprano feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Starks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Soprano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stark lands a nice leg kick that just misses Soprano's sensitive parts.
Soprano throws a front kick aimed at Stark's knee but Stark avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Soprano tenderised Stark's leg. Stark is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stark throws a lazy right hand but Soprano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stark throws a quick inside leg kick.
Soprano's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Soprano duly obliges.
Stark moves out of range of the leg kick from Soprano.
Stark avoids the body shot from Soprano.
Stark takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stark blocks a jab.
Stark is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Soprano walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stark checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A clash of legs there as Stark blocks the low kick.
A slow jab from Stark misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soprano looks to throw a body kick
and Stark counters by moving into the clinch.
Stark misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soprano is trying to break the clinch but Stark has him pressed against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Soprano.
Soprano lands a hook that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Soprano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stark throws a punch but it's blocked by Soprano.
Stark goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soprano swings wildly with an uppercut but Stark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soprano blocks an elbow strike from Stark.
Soprano is trying to push Stark away but Stark has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stark working hard to break the clinch.
Stark misses with a punch on the inside.
Soprano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stark tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soprano's elbow.
Soprano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Soprano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Soprano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stark was well out of range. Poor timing from Soprano.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stark slips under a jab from Soprano.
A low kick from Stark misses
and Soprano counters with a body kick.
Soprano tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stark is able to avoid easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stark.
Soprano thuds a left hand into Stark's body.
Stark just misses with a punch to the body.
Stark moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stark fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stark misses with a series of wild punches.
Stark tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Soprano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Stark dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Soprano's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Soprano misses with a low kick.
Thomas Stark seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stark takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Soprano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stark can pounce on him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stark.
Stark slips under a jab.
Stark loads up on a big right hand but Soprano slips the punch.
Soprano paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stark fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Soprano, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Soprano.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stark utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Soprano stalling in the clinch but Stark improves position.
Soprano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Soprano struggles to land a body shot inside as Stark controls his hands.
A knee to the head by Stark.
Stark misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soprano stalling.
Soprano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Soprano wants to break free but Stark has control.
Soprano is trying to break free.
Stark swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Soprano takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Soprano is trying to force a seperation but Stark has the dominant position.
Soprano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Soprano trying to control the position but instead, Stark has worked for underhooks and has pushed Soprano into the cage.
Stark misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Soprano.
Stark struggles to land a body shot inside as Soprano controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Soprano.
Stark tries to land a knee to the head but Soprano blocks with his arms.
Stark misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Stark.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soprano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stark blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Soprano.
Stark throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soprano lands a shoulder strike.
Stark lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Soprano backwards.
Stark blocks an uppercut.
Soprano tries to throw a body punch but Stark avoids it by throwing Soprano back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stark creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stark.
Stark working aggressively here.
Soprano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stark lands a shoulder strike.
Nice elbow from Stark.
A shot in the inside from Soprano.
Soprano is trying to break the clinch but Stark has him pressed against the cage.
Soprano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soprano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Soprano blocks it with crossed arms.
Soprano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stark wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
No joy there for Soprano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A good leg kick by Soprano.
Stark is looking to clinch.
Nice body punch from Stark.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stark throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soprano gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stark.
Soprano throws a quick inside leg kick.
Soprano closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!
Stark throws a body punch but Soprano moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stark has closed the distance and engaged Soprano in a clinch.
Soprano wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stark throws a head punch that misses.
Soprano is trying to stall.
Soprano tries to circle away but Stark has him pinned against the cage.
Soprano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Stark.
Stark throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Soprano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Starks head.
Stark keeps control of Soprano as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stark works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head punch on the inside from Soprano fails to land.
Stark tries a knee to the head but Soprano blocks it.
Soprano swings wildly with an uppercut but Stark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stark lands with a short shot to the head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Thomas Stark will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tony Soprano's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Stark tries to move into range but Soprano moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stark blocks a jab.
Soprano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stark.
Soprano just misses with a punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Stark there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Soprano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stark counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Soprano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Soprano.
Soprano misses the jab.
Soprano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Soprano is looking to chop away at Stark's legs.
Soprano throws a body punch but Stark moves out of range.
Stark wants to clinch up but Soprano keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Soprano.
Soprano shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Soprano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stark tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Soprano lands a front kick.
Soprano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stark steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Soprano.
Stark is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Soprano.
Both fighters circling a little - Stark finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stark throws a head kick but Soprano moves out of range.
Soprano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stark with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Soprano throws out a loose jab but Stark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tony Soprano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soprano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Stark there.
Stark is looking to clinch.
Soprano walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stark checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stark works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A shot to the body from Soprano misses
and Stark counters with a good low kick that Soprano was not able to check.
Stark scores with a shot to the body.
Soprano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stark lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stark lands a two punch combo.
Stark checks the leg kick.
Stark throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soprano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stark lands a big head kick that sends Soprano tumbling to the mat! Stark takes a step backwards and waves Soprano back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Soprano is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soprano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oh Soprano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Stark throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Soprano is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Thomas Stark!
After winning the bout, Thomas Stark thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roger Kint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roger Kint!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pete Patterson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patterson fails to land the takedown.
Patterson ducks under a wild hook from Kint.
Good shot there by Patterson.
Kint lands an overhand right.
Kint throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Patterson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Patterson lands in his opponent's guard.
Kint has control of Patterson's left arm, preventing Patterson from doing any damage.
Patterson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson looking to pass the guard.
Kint looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kint bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Patterson's guard.
Kint wants to pass the guard but Patterson is keeping the position.
Roger Kint has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Patterson takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson misses with some punches.
Kint blocks a body shot from Patterson.
Patterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Kint uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Patterson.
Patterson scores with a shot to the side of Kint's head.
Kint lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Kint.
Kint tries to throw a body punch but Patterson avoids it by throwing Kint back against the cage.
Patterson can't find room to land a body shot as Kint controls the action.
Patterson lands with a light punch inside.
It looks like Roger Kint has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patterson misses with some punches.
Patterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kint's elbow.
Kint tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Patterson is working Kint over against the cage.
Patterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kint gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Patterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Kint controls his hands.
Kint lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Patterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kint prevents a body shot from Patterson.
A short left from Patterson.
Kint misses with a punch to the body.
Kint goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Patterson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Patterson misses with a punch to the body.
Patterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Patterson.
A short uppercut from Patterson.
Patterson throws a head punch that misses.
Patterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kint lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Patterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kint misses with a hook to the ribs.
Patterson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Patterson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kint backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Patterson fails to land.
Patterson misses with a punch on the inside.
Patterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Patterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Patterson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kint is defending well.
Roger Kint has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pete Patterson.
Kint blocks a body shot from Patterson.
Kint misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Kint.
Patterson blocks a body shot from Kint.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Patterson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head punch on the inside from Kint fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Patterson.
Patterson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kint.
Kint is fighting off a takedown attempt but Patterson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kint to the mat. Kint regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Patterson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roger Kint's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kint connects with a good right hand that stumbles Patterson. Patterson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kint tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Patterson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kint ducks under a wild hook from Patterson.
Patterson catches Kint with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Patterson blocks a jab.
Kint throws a jab but it's blocked by Patterson.
Patterson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab from Kint does it's job there.
Kint throws a poor cross that misses
and Patterson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Kint finds it's way through Patterson's defenses.
Patterson has Kint up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson tries to work over Kint's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Patterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kint doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Patterson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Patterson tries a body shot but Kint blocks it.
Patterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Patterson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Patterson.
Patterson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Patterson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Patterson.
Patterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Patterson tries a body shot but Kint blocks it.
Kint lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kint misses with a hook to the ribs.
Patterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Patterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Kint uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Kint on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kint has a couple of punches blocked by Patterson.
Patterson goes for a takedown attempt but Kint pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Roger Kint has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pete Patterson.
Kint 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.
A cross from Kint lands.
Patterson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kint looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kint keeping full guard, as Patterson tries to pass.
Kint looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Patterson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Patterson is trying to control. Kint wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Patterson controlling the action here.
Kint regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kint keeping full guard, as Patterson tries to pass.
Patterson stopping the sweep attempt from Kint.
Kint controlling the position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Roger Kint will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roger Kint'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. This is the final round!
Kint throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kint misses with a hook
and Patterson counters with a stiff right hand.
Patterson clinches with his opponent.
Patterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Patterson tries to work over Kint's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Patterson misses with some punches.
Patterson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kint avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kint lands a body shot.
Kint lands with a short shot to the head.
Kint blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Patterson throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Patterson.
Patterson lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patterson misses with a punch on the inside.
Kint takes a shot to the head.
Patterson blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Patterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Kint.
Patterson tries a body shot but Kint blocks it.
Patterson tries a body shot but Kint blocks it.
Patterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kint lands a body shot in the clinch.
Patterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Patterson lands with a light punch inside.
Patterson throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kint.
Patterson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kint backwards.
Patterson can't find room to land a body shot as Kint controls the action.
Patterson misses with a body punch.
Patterson working aggressively here.
Patterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kint's elbow.
Kint struggles to land a body shot inside as Patterson controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kint scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kint is leaning against Patterson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kint lands a nice shot to the body.
Patterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kint scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Kint on the inside.
Patterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Kint.
Patterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Kint.
Kint struggles to land a body shot inside as Patterson controls his hands.
Patterson misses with the head strike.
Kint is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A head punch on the inside from Patterson fails to land.
Kint blocks an uppercut.
Patterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Patterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kint.
A shot in the inside from Kint.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Patterson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Roger Kint has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pete Patterson.
Kint lands a nice shot to the body.
Kint lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Patterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Patterson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kint pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kint misses with a body punch.
Pete Patterson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kint blocking some punches.
Patterson throws a head punch that misses.
Kint gets underhooks to prevent Patterson's takedown attempt.
Patterson looking for a takedown.
Kint lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Patterson backwards.
Kint lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Patterson wants a takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Patterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kint lands a body shot.
Kint lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kint goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kint.
Patterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Patterson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Patterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Patterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Patterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kint throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kint lands a right hand that snaps the head of Patterson backwards.
Patterson misses with the head strike.
Kint gets through Patterson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Patterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Patterson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kint after a bit of a struggle.
Patterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Patterson tries a body shot but Kint blocks it.
Kint blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pete Patterson.
I think Patterson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eriku Landstrimma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Raptor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eriku Landstrimma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Raptor!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Landstrimma defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Raptor.
Raptor closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Landstrimma to the mat! Landstrimma manages to get full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Landstrimma tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Raptor scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Landstrimma looking to control.
Landstrimma avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Landstrimma is controlling Raptor's posture.
Raptor throws a big elbow that misses.
Raptor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Landstrimma has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Landstrimma preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Raptor with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raptor trying to control but Landstrimma is working from the bottom.
Raptor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Raptor throwing strikes from guard but Landstrimma blocks nicely.
Landstrimma keeping moving, preventing Raptor from controlling successfully.
Raptor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Landstrimma swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Raptor won't allow Landstrimma to sweep him here.
Raptor wants to control from the top but Landstrimma keeps moving.
Raptor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Raptor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landstrimma utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Landstrimma keeping moving, preventing Raptor from controlling successfully.
Landstrimma 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.
Raptor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Landstrimma keeping moving, preventing Raptor from controlling successfully.
Landstrimma wants to stand and escape but Raptor is having none of it.
Raptor throws a big elbow that misses.
Raptor is looking to work some ground and pound but Landstrimma has wrist control.
Raptor wants to control from the top but Landstrimma keeps moving.
Landstrimma is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Raptor avoids the body shot from Landstrimma.
Landstrimma lands with a thumping leg kick.
Landstrimma avoids a punch combination nicely.
Landstrimma takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Landstrimma lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Raptor circles away quickly and effectively.
Raptor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Raptor is looking to clinch.
A big right from Landstrimma misses.
Landstrimma misses with a hook.
Landstrimma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landstrimma throws a lazy right hand but Raptor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raptor misses the jab.
Raptor shoots in and bounces Landstrimma off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Landstrimma looking to control.
Landstrimma can't keep his opponent in guard - Raptor advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Raptor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Landstrimma gets back to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Landstrimma is pulling down on Raptor's head. It's preventing any offense from Raptor, at least for the moment.
Raptor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Raptor dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Raptor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Landstrimma throws the left hand but Raptor avoids the punch easily.
Raptor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Raptor fails with a takedown attempt.
Raptor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Landstrimma as he jumps to the side.
Eriku Landstrimma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Raptor.
Landstrimma throws a leg kick
and Raptor counters with a nice body shot.
Raptor takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice sprawl there from Landstrimma as Raptor shoots in.
A solid leg kick lands there for Landstrimma.
Raptor fails with the takedown
and Landstrimma counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Raptor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Landstrimma sprawls well. Landstrimma wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Raptor gets slowly back to his feet.
Landstrimma scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landstrimma forces Raptor back against the cage and clinches.
Landstrimma keeps control of Raptor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Landstrimma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Raptor takes a shot to the head.
Landstrimma is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Raptor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Landstrimma gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Raptor to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Landstrimma is controlling Raptor's posture.
Raptor wants to control from the top but Landstrimma keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landstrimma pulls Raptor in close to his closed guard and prevents Raptor from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Good leg kick by Landstrimma there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Landstrimma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raptor moves out of range of the leg kick from Landstrimma.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raptor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Landstrimma's waist but Landstrimma gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Raptor off to one side.
Raptor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Landstrimma is fending him off so far but Raptor persists. Nope, Landstrimma circles away and we're back to standing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Raptor.
Landstrimma throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Raptor wants to clinch up but Landstrimma keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Landstrimma.
Landstrimma staying out of range there.
Raptor tries to clinch but Landstrimma is having none of it.
Raptor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Landstrimma sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Raptor somewhat.
An inside leg kick from Landstrimma misses.
Raptor fails with a takedown attempt.
Raptor tries for a takedown but Landstrimma circles away easily
and Landstrimma makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Landstrimma lands with a thumping leg kick.
Raptor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Landstrimma defends it nicely.
Raptor is breathing heavily.
Raptor fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Landstrimma to the ground. Raptor is now in Landstrimma's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landstrimma is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Raptor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Landstrimma is trying to control the position but Raptor postures up.
Raptor throwing strikes from guard but Landstrimma blocks nicely.
Raptor throws an elbow that misses. Landstrimma uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Raptor's guard. Nice move by Landstrimma!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Landstrimma keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Raptor's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Landstrimma wants to control from the top but Raptor keeps moving.
Raptor is looking for a triangle here but Landstrimma uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Eriku Landstrimma will probably get the nod.
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.
Raptor fails with the takedown
and Landstrimma counters with a slapping leg kick.
Raptor moves in looking to clinch but Landstrimma pushes him off.
Raptor shoots in for a takedown but Landstrimma shows good takedown defense.
Raptor shoots and misses
and Landstrimma counters with a leg kick.
Eriku Landstrimma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Raptor.
Raptor blocks the body kick.
Landstrimma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raptor manages to avoid it.
Raptor tries to clinch there but Landstrimma circles away.
Landstrimma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick from Landstrimma misses
and Raptor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eriku Landstrimma is winning the standup battle so far.
Raptor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Landstrimma.
Landstrimma darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Raptor is rocked!
Raptor's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Raptor on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Raptor is still on wobbly legs! Can Landstrimma finish him?
Raptor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raptor is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Landstrimma doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Raptor crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Raptor's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eriku Landstrimma!
A victorious Eriku Landstrimma thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Heimo Hulahula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Volkov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Trooper by Iron Maiden. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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182 lbs
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182 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Heimo Hulahula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Vincent Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hulahula pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Volkov.
Volkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Volkov throws a low kick but Hulahula avoids it.
Hulahula scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hulahula takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hulahula sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Volkov defending well though.
Hulahula sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Volkov defending well though.
Hulahula trying to control the action but Volkov is working from the bottom.
Hulahula throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Volkov trying to hold on to Hulahula's head to control him but Hulahula postures up.
Volkov is looking for a sweep. Hulahula is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Volkov tries to kick Hulahula off but Hulahula keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hulahula thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Volkov works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hulahula wants to control from the top but Volkov keeps moving.
Hulahula keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Volkov's head.
Hulahula sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hulahula trying to control the position from guard on top but Volkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Volkov keeping full guard, as Hulahula tries to pass.
Hulahula throws an elbow that misses. Volkov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hulahula's guard. Nice move by Volkov!
Volkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Volkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hulahula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hulahula wants to sweep but no luck.
Volkov throws a strike but Hulahula rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Volkov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Volkov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hulahula puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hulahula is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Volkov reverses the position - he's now on top in Hulahula's guard.
Hulahula keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully.
Hulahula has Volkov pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov postures up.
Volkov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hulahula is trying to keep Volkov in close.
Volkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Volkov is working Hulahula over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hulahula is controlling Volkov's posture.
Hulahula keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hulahula throws a lazy right hand but Volkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hulahula checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hulahula is defended easily by Volkov.
Hulahula connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Volkov momentarily.
Hulahula uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkov.
Volkov is looking to score with low kicks.
Volkov misses with a body punch
and Hulahula counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Volkov thinking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hulahula checks a leg kick.
Hulahula chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Volkov can pounce on him.
Volkov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Volkov cracks Hulahula with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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 Heimo Hulahula will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hulahula throws an overhand right that lands on Volkov's shoulder, as Volkov tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volkov. Hulahula does a little dance to reset his feet.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown but Hulahula shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Volkov misses with a wild body shot.
Volkov is looking to slow Hulahula down with leg kicks.
Volkov lands a really nice looking cross but Hulahula seems unphased.
Volkov ducks under a wild hook from Hulahula.
A telegraphed right hand from Hulahula misses the target.
Volkov misses with a wild body shot.
Hulahula scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Volkov has hold of Hulahula's hands but Hulahula slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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!
Volkov tries to roll over but Hulahula keeps him under control.
Volkov is trying to control but can't.
Hulahula is looking to advance position but Volkov won't allow it.
Hulahula slips a nice elbow through Volkov's hands, connecting with Volkov's forehead.
Hulahula 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 one minute gone in the round.
Hulahula misses with a head shot. Volkov uses the momentum to regain guard.
Volkov 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.
Hulahula tries to free his leg and advance position but Volkov is retaining full guard.
Hulahula trying to control the position from guard on top but Volkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hulahula looking to sit in guard and control but Volkov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Volkov wants to control from the top but Hulahula keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hulahula wants to improve his position but instead Volkov has moved into half guard.
Volkov controlling the action here.
Volkov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hulahula wants to control but Volkov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Volkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Volkov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hulahula tries to roll over but Volkov keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hulahula is refusing to be controlled, as Volkov sits in half guard.
Hulahula keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hulahula moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hulahula has Volkov pulled in close to control his posture.
Hulahula 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hulahula is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hulahula trying to control the position from guard on top but Volkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hulahula postures up in Volkov's guard and throws a big left but Volkov blocks it.
Volkov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hulahula postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Volkov pulls Hulahula in close to his closed guard and prevents Hulahula from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hulahula won't allow Volkov to sweep him here.
Heimo Hulahula overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Volkov has momentary wrist control but Hulahula slips an elbow through the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkov has his hands on Hulahula's head, controlling the position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Heimo Hulahula will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hulahula throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Volkov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hulahula misses with a double jab.
Hulahula swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Volkov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hulahula lands with a straight right. Volkov didn't see that one coming.
Volkov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hulahula rather than just go for the knockout.
Hulahula takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hulahula is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oh Hulahula is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
No joy there for Hulahula, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hulahula seems to have got his legs back now.
Hulahula misses with a hook.
Hulahula defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Volkov.
Hulahula scores with a nice right hand.
Volkov tries a low kick but Hulahula avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hulahula displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Volkov throws out the jab.
Vincent Volkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hulahula on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hulahula punishes Volkov's body with a nice straight punch.
Hulahula shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Volkov as he avoids it easily.
Hulahula with a nice cross.
Hulahula looks for a takedown but Volkov sprawls well.
Volkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hulahula is defended easily by Volkov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heimo Hulahula. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Volkov misses.
Hulahula has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Volkov.
No luck for Hulahula with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hulahula walks into a stiff left hand from Volkov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hulahula walks into a straight right hand from Volkov.
Volkov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hulahula just misses with a punch to the body.
Hulahula shoots in for a takedown but Volkov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Volkov dives in and grabs Hulahula's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hulahula pushes down on Volkov's head and hops out.
Volkov connects with a single shot there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hulahula.
Hulahula throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That kick from Volkov tenderised Hulahula's leg. Hulahula is trying to keep his angry face on.
Volkov blocks a jab.
Volkov cracks Hulahula with a right hand to the side of the head.
Volkov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hulahula defending against the ground and pound.
Hulahula prevents Volkov from moving into mount.
Volkov working the head with strikes.
Hulahula is trying to get back to half guard.
Volkov trying to control the position but Hulahula is working away.
Heimo Hulahula is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The strikes coming from Volkov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Vincent Volkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hulahula is looking to regain half guard here but Volkov keeps moving and retains side control.
Volkov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hulahula will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hulahula is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Volkov throwing strikes but Hulahula manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Hulahula working away.
Volkov tries to bench press Hulahula off him but Hulahula keeps the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Volkov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkov is looking for a sweep.
Hulahula wants to control but Volkov is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent Volkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hulahula has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thor Omega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pluto Palhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palhares has chosen TOQUINHO as his entrance music. Thor Omega has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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190 lbs
24 - 10 - 0 |
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178 lbs
19 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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
24 - 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
19 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pluto Palhares!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Omega misses with a leg kick.
Omega throws a push kick but Palhares slaps the foot to one side.
A jab lands there for Omega.
An inside leg kick lands from Palhares.
Omega tries to move into range but Palhares moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Omega pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Palhares avoids a kick to the body.
Palhares swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Omega looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Omega connects with a nice looking jab.
Palhares avoids a kick to the body.
Omega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Palhares connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Omega momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Omega fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Palhares.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omega takes a swing at Palhares's ribcage but misses.
Omega lands a leg kick that knocks Palhares off balance momentarily.
Omega fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Palhares has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Palhares lands a head shot.
Omega misses with a low kick.
Thor Omega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Omega takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Omega looks to land a body kick but Palhares moved away.
Omega looks to land a left hand but Palhares moved out of range nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Palhares blocks the leg kick.
Palhares throws a leg kick that misses.
Omega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Palhares manages to avoid it.
Palhares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Omega moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omega dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Palhares. That did some damage!
Omega swings widly with a right hand
so Palhares counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Palhares postures up.
Palhares trying to control but Omega is working from the bottom.
Palhares lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Palhares content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Omega wants to stand but Palhares is controlling the position.
Omega keeping moving, preventing Palhares from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palhares lands a couple of elbows.
Palhares wants to pass the guard but Omega is keeping the position.
Omega keeping moving, preventing Palhares from controlling successfully.
Omega tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Omega will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palhares throws an elbow that misses. Omega uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Palhares's guard. Nice move by Omega!
Palhares wants to sweep here but Omega controlling him for the moment.
Omega trying to move into half guard but instead Palhares has managed to sweep!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Omega is on top in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Omega looking to pass the guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pluto Palhares will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Palhares thows a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Omega finds it's way through Palhares's defenses.
Omega closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Omega dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Omega struggles to land a body shot inside as Palhares controls his hands.
Omega breaks the clinch.
A lazy body kick from Omega
and Palhares decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Omega's guard.
Pluto Palhares has got the better of the ground game so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Omega trying to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Palhares throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omega controlling the position.
Omega 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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Omega looking to control.
We're going to have a standup here because Thor Omega wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Omega lands a front kick.
Omega connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Omega fails in his attempt to clinch.
Omega misses with a low kick.
Omega motions for Palhares to come forward. Omega throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omega throws a leg kick
and Palhares connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A lazy left from Omega finds it's target.
Omega scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palhares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Palhares shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palhares in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Palhares working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Omega's head.
Omega is controlling Palhares's posture.
Palhares pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Omega is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omega controls Palhares momentarily but Palhares frees himself.
Palhares wants to control from the top but Omega keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palhares trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Omega is pulling down on Palhares's head. It's preventing any offense from Palhares, at least for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Thor Omega wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Palhares throws an off balance right hand
and Omega counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Palhares thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Omega if he has to take too many more of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palhares moves out of range of the strikes.
Palhares keeps Omega at a distance using the push kick.
Omega tries to clinch up.
Omega pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Omega tests Palhares's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Omega is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
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!
Omega throws the kick towards the body but Palhares avoids it.
Omega lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Palhares moves forwards but Omega connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Palhares sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Omega throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Palhares.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Omega dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Omega scores with a decent looking hook.
A jab from Omega finds it's way through Palhares's defenses.
Palhares tried to score with a low kick but Omega checks it.
Omega misses with an uppercut
and Palhares counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Palhares prevents Omega from improving his position.
Palhares passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Omega!
Palhares avoids the attempt from Omega to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omega is trying desperately to improve position.
Palhares looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Omega is trying desperately to improve position.
Palhares throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Omega is desperately trying to improve his position but Palhares has a good base and remains in mount.
Palhares content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palhares lands with some strikes.
Palhares trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Palhares has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Omega tries to hold on but Palhares postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palhares trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Palhares is trying to control here but Omega has managed to regain half guard.
Palhares is looking for submissions but instead, Omega has regained full guard.
Omega controlling Palhares's posture.
Palhares pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Omega is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palhares is looking to work some ground and pound but Omega has wrist control.
Omega looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Omega throws a leg kick
and Palhares counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Palhares looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Omega throws a low kick but Palhares moves out of range easily.
Palhares slips a jab and a cross from Omega.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pluto Palhares really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Omega throws a sloppy head kick
and Palhares counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Palhares being controlled here momentarily.
Palhares engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Palhares trying to control but Omega is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Thor Omega.
The fighters circling - Omega throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Palhares ducks right into an uppercut from Omega.
Omega misses with a straight right.
Omega throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Omega scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Palhares misses with a jab to the body
and Omega counters with a two punch combo.
Omega throws a leg kick that is checked
and Palhares counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Omega feints and then cracks Palhares's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Palhares down.
Omega looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omega blocks a head kick by Palhares.
Palhares blocks a leg kick.
Omega throws a solid leg kick but Palhares takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Omega.
Omega thows a leg kick but Palhares checks it
letting Palhares counter with a right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Palhares blocks the leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palhares closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Omega keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Omega is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Palhares jumps into side control!
Omega tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Palhares wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Palhares moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omega looks to move to half guard but instead Palhares has passed into mount! Damn!
Palhares working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Palhares wants to control the pace but Omega is squirming around nicely.
Omega is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palhares tries to control but Omega wriggling away.
Omega taking shots to the head.
Omega tries to hold on but Palhares postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Palhares content just to control the position here.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pluto Palhares dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Palhares thuds his shin into the meat of Omega's side.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Palhares checks a leg kick.
Omega connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Omega looks for the body kick but Palhares saw that one coming.
Palhares looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Omega tries to bum rush Palhares with a series of wild strikes but Palhares uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Palhares with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Omega to score with a decent uppercut.
Omega misses with a left hand
and Palhares counters with a leg kick.
Omega rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Palhares counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Palhares.
A chopping leg kick lands by Palhares.
Omega throws a right hand that misses
and Palhares counters with a good low kick that Omega was not able to check.
Palhares keeps the fight on the outside.
Palhares doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Omega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Omega throws a head kick that misses.
Omega throws a lazy uppercut
and Palhares counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Omega's guard now.
Palhares not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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!
Thor Omega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omega is controlling Palhares's posture.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Palhares changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Omega looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Omega tries to buck Palhares off but Palhares is having none of it.
Palhares is looking to take a break and control but Omega is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Omega is trying to control Palhares's posture but Palhares avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palhares misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Omega struggling a bit here.
Omega being controlled for a moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Palhares misses with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omega is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Palhares's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Omega is defending against the submission attempts here by Palhares.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Omega tries to roll over but Palhares keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pluto Palhares comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Palhares has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 46:49
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 46:49
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pluto Palhares!
Pluto Palhares is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Pluto Palhares thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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