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Valhalla: Hilo 56 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Genghis Ron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ron has chosen Carmina Burana O Fortuna as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Lethal high kicks
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Genghis Ron!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ron scores with a sloppy right hand. Drake should have avoided that one.
Ron catches Drake with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Drake shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ron as he jumps to the side.
Ron defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Drake.
Ron cracks a nice hook into Drake's ribs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ron lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Drake falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Genghis Ron!
A very excited looking Genghis Ron made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blunt Hyde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Thomas has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Blunt Hyde!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hyde as he avoids it easily.
Hyde feints and as Thomas raises his hands in defense, Hyde changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hyde stopping the sweep attempt from Thomas.
Hyde loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thomas keeping full guard, as Hyde tries to pass.
Thomas pushes a forearm under Hyde's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Hyde is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paul Thomas!
Paul Thomas bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ville Laitinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Beast has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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192 lbs
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194 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Beast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ville Laitinen!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laitinen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Beast postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Laitinen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Beast, into his guard.
Laitinen looking to pass the guard.
Beast looking to control.
Laitinen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Beast is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Laitinen rolls with it to try and escape but Beast cranks on the arm and Laitinen is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ben Beast!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hamad Al Zahran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hubert Godfrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Godfrey is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by War Music. Hamad Al Zahran is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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178 lbs
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170 lbs
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hamad Al Zahran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hubert Godfrey!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Godfrey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Zahran.
Al Zahran chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Al Zahran walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Godfrey blocks a head kick by Al Zahran.
A jab from Godfrey misses.
Godfrey just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Zahran scores with a punch to the head.
Al Zahran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Godfrey misses the jab.
Godfrey throws a hook to the side of Al Zahran's head but Al Zahran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Al Zahran scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Al Zahran gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Al Zahran fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Zahran looks to land a left hand but Godfrey moved out of range nicely.
Al Zahran uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Godfrey.
Godfrey takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godfrey throws a jab when Al Zahran was well out of range.
Godfrey scores with the left hand. Al Zahran knows he should have avoided that one.
Al Zahran connects with a leg kick. Godfrey looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A jab from Godfrey misses.
Godfrey misses with an uppercut. Al Zahran saw that one coming.
Al Zahran uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Godfrey has time to react.
Al Zahran throws the kick towards the body but Godfrey avoids it.
Nice uppercut there from Al Zahran.
A swing and a miss from Al Zahran.
Al Zahran looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Al Zahran looks to throw the jab but Godfrey is out of range.
Al Zahran thuds his right hand into Godfrey's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Al Zahran swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Godfrey has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Al Zahran.
Al Zahran lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Zahran tries to land a front kick but Godfrey steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Godfrey blocks a head kick by Al Zahran.
Donk. Al Zahran catches Godfrey right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Zahran throws a leg kick
and Godfrey counters with a left to the body.
Al Zahran tries to score with a low kick but Godfrey moves his leg out of the way.
Al Zahran misses with a low kick as Godfrey jumps back.
Al Zahran on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Al Zahran throws an overhand right that lands on Godfrey's shoulder, as Godfrey tries to avoid the shot.
Al Zahran throws a push kick but Godfrey slaps the foot to one side.
A chopping leg kick lands by Al Zahran.
Good leg kick by Al Zahran there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Al Zahran slips a jab from Godfrey.
Al Zahran slips under a jab.
Godfrey throws a hook but Al Zahran blocks it.
Al Zahran fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Godfrey is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Godfrey darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Al Zahran misses with a low kick.
Good exchange - Godfrey coming out on top.
Al Zahran throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Al Zahran lands with an uppercut that bounces Godfrey off the cage and back into range.
Al Zahran blocks a jab.
Godfrey's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Al Zahran listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Al Zahran throws a leg kick but Godfrey sees it coming and moves out of range.
Al Zahran looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Al Zahran finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Al Zahran lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hamad Al Zahran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Godfrey throws the left hand but Al Zahran avoids the punch easily.
Godfrey closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Hamad Al Zahran has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Zahran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Godfrey.
Godfrey takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Zahran scores with a jab. Godfrey acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Al Zahran is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Al Zahran throws a looping overhand right but Godfrey ducks down to avoid it.
Godfrey moves out of range of the leg kick from Al Zahran.
Al Zahran takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Godfrey might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Godfrey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Godfrey listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Godfrey throws a body punch but Al Zahran moves out of range.
Al Zahran cracks a nice hook into Godfrey's ribs.
Al Zahran gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Al Zahran lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Al Zahran.
Al Zahran tests Godfrey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Godfrey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Al Zahran.
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 Hamad Al Zahran will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hamad Al Zahran's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Al Zahran shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Godfrey takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Al Zahran throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Godfrey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al Zahran scores with a jab. Godfrey acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Al Zahran throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Godfrey blocks a head kick by Al Zahran.
Al Zahran throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Godfrey looks to land a right hand but Al Zahran moved out of range.
A jab from Godfrey misses.
Godfrey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Al Zahran counters with a stiff right hand.
Godfrey misses with a looping left.
Godfrey tried to score with a low kick but Al Zahran checks it.
Godfrey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A lazy left from Al Zahran finds it's target.
Al Zahran misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Zahran throws a head kick but Godfrey moves out of range.
Hamad Al Zahran is winning the standup battle so far.
Al Zahran ducks under a wild hook from Godfrey.
Al Zahran ducks under a wild hook from Godfrey.
Al Zahran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good shot there by Godfrey.
Al Zahran on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Al Zahran fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Godfrey.
Al Zahran takes one to the side of the head.
Al Zahran fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Godfrey.
Godfrey throws a sloppy head kick and Al Zahran moves out of range easily.
A left lands for Godfrey.
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!
Al Zahran misses with an uppercut. Godfrey saw that one coming.
Al Zahran throws a low kick but Godfrey avoids it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Al Zahran.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Zahran slips a jab and a cross from Godfrey.
Al Zahran throws a low kick but Godfrey avoids it.
Godfrey misses with a lunging right hand
and Al Zahran counters with an outside leg kick.
Godfrey lands a jab to the nose.
Al Zahran on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Al Zahran pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Al Zahran lands a high kick!
Godfrey misses with a series of wild punches.
Al Zahran dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Godfrey. That did some damage!
Al Zahran misses with a low kick.
A jab lands there for Al Zahran.
Al Zahran lands a nice leg kick that just misses Godfrey's sensitive parts.
A chopping leg kick lands by Al Zahran.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godfrey checks a leg kick nicely.
Godfrey connects with a jab.
Al Zahran misses with a low kick.
Godfrey takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A good leg kick by Al Zahran.
Godfrey lands a lovely overhand right.
Godfrey lands a glancing blow to the side of Al Zahran's head.
Godfrey tests Al Zahran's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Godfrey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Godfrey cracks a nice hook into Al Zahran's ribs.
Godfrey throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Godfrey chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Al Zahran can pounce on him.
Godfrey slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Zahran throws a front kick that sends Godfrey stumbling back into the cage.
Al Zahran connects with a leg kick. Godfrey looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Godfrey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Al Zahran looks for the body kick but Godfrey saw that one coming.
Al Zahran misses with a body kick.
Al Zahran doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Al Zahran throws out a loose jab but Godfrey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al Zahran pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Al Zahran.
Al Zahran throws a sloppy head kick
and Godfrey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Al Zahran looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Godfrey punishes Al Zahran's body with a nice straight punch.
Godfrey throws a jab when Al Zahran was well out of range.
Al Zahran connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hubert Godfrey will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hamad Al Zahran's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Godfrey connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Al Zahran throws a solid leg kick but Godfrey takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Al Zahran.
Godfrey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Al Zahran moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Al Zahran explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Al Zahran throws a front kick aimed at Godfrey's knee but Godfrey avoids it well.
Godfrey throws a shot from downtown. Al Zahran moves away and avoids it.
Godfrey moves away from the strike by Al Zahran.
Al Zahran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Godfrey.
Godfrey checks a low kick from Al Zahran.
Godfrey misses with a body shot.
Al Zahran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Godfrey.
Godfrey loads up on a big right hand but Al Zahran slips the punch.
Al Zahran chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Godfrey misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Zahran lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Godfrey circles away quickly and effectively.
Al Zahran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Al Zahran pushes Godfrey away with a front kick.
Al Zahran throws an overhand right that lands on Godfrey's shoulder, as Godfrey tries to avoid the shot.
Godfrey on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Al Zahran misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good exchange - Al Zahran coming out on top.
Godfrey feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Al Zahrans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Godfrey misses with an uppercut. Al Zahran saw that one coming.
Godfrey misses with a jab to the body
and Al Zahran counters with a nice uppercut.
Al Zahran throws a looping overhand right but Godfrey ducks down to avoid it.
Godfrey throws a hook but Al Zahran blocks it.
Al Zahran throws a lazy right hand but Godfrey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Al Zahran.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godfrey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Al Zahran throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Al Zahran takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Al Zahran looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Zahran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Godfrey.
Godfrey misses with a left hand
and Al Zahran counters with a slapping leg kick.
Godfrey throws a looping overhand right but Al Zahran ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Godfrey.
Al Zahran misses with a body shot.
Al Zahran misses with a straight left.
Godfrey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al Zahran misses with a low kick.
Godfrey scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Al Zahran.
A left lands for Al Zahran.
Al Zahran closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Godfrey throws a lazy head kick
and Al Zahran counters with a nice body kick.
Al Zahran ducks under a wild hook from Godfrey.
Godfrey misses with a wild body shot.
Godfrey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Zahran moves away.
Al Zahran throws a hook but Godfrey avoids it easily.
Al Zahran misses with a kick to the body.
Godfrey throws a sloppy body shot
and Al Zahran counters with a big head kick but Godfrey shrugs it off.
Godfrey lands a jab to the nose.
A bone on bone clash there as Godfrey blocks the leg kick.
Godfrey tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Godfrey looks to land a combination. Al Zahran sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Godfrey moves out of range of the leg kick from Al Zahran.
Al Zahran throws a front kick that sends Godfrey stumbling back into the cage.
Al Zahran delivers a nice body kick.
Godfrey takes a kick to the side of the head.
Godfrey has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Godfrey scores with a nice right hand.
Godfrey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Godfrey staying out of range there.
Godfrey lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Al Zahran lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab from Godfrey misses.
Al Zahran throws a nice inside leg kick.
Al Zahran looks to land a left hand but Godfrey moved out of range nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hamad Al Zahran.
Well Al Zahran has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hamad Al Zahran!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Kampmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Hatred (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Kampmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Hatred!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hatred chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kampmann can pounce on him.
Kampmann blocks a head kick by Hatred.
Hatred dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kampmann. That did some damage!
Kampmann walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hatred.
Kampmann scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hatred lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hatred is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kampmann looks to land a left hand but Hatred moved out of range nicely.
Hatred misses with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kampmann.
Kampmann tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hatred is able to avoid easily.
Kampmann misses with a straight left.
Kampmann connects with a solid leg kick.
Kampmann throws a solid leg kick but Hatred takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kampmann.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kampmann throws a shot from downtown. Hatred moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Kampmann tenderised Hatred's leg. Hatred is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hatred takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kampmann checks a leg kick.
Hatred looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kampmann lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hatred at a distance.
Kampmann blocks a head kick by Hatred.
Kampmann misses with a wild body shot.
Kampmann throws a looping overhand right but Hatred ducks down to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Hatred.
Kampmann lands an overhand right.
A clash of legs there as Kampmann blocks the low kick.
Kampmann throws a sloppy head kick and Hatred moves out of range easily.
Kampmann throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kampmann moves out of range of the body kick.
Kampmann lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hatred connects with a leg kick. Kampmann looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hatred will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kampmann misses with an uppercut. Hatred saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Hatred.
Hatred closes the distance and clinches.
Hatred prevents a body shot from Kampmann.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hatred.
Kampmann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hatred lands with a left to the head.
Kampmann takes a shot to the head.
Hatred wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hatred working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hatred.
Hatred blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kampmann blocks a body shot from Hatred.
Hatred stalling in the clinch.
Kampmann blocks an uppercut.
Kampmann manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hatred misses with a punch to the body.
Kampmann swings wildly with an uppercut but Hatred uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hatred breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Hatred lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kampmann doesn't seem phased though.
Kampmann lands a jab to Hatred's midsection.
Kampmann moves out of range of the body kick.
Kampmann motions for Hatred to come forward. Kampmann throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kampmann throws a wild body kick that Hatred sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Kampmann.
Kampmann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kampmann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hatred throws out the jab.
Hatred scores with a kick to the body.
Kampmann goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hatred misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hatred.
Hatred blocking some punches.
Hatred wants to break free but Kampmann has control.
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 Hatred fails to land.
Hatred lands with a left to the head.
Kampmann blocks a body shot from Hatred.
Kampmann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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 Chris Kampmann will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kampmann's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hatred lands a head kick. Kampmann smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hatred lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hatred misses with a looping right.
Hatred tries a head kick but it misses.
Hatred throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kampmann tries to land a front kick but Hatred steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kampmann pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hatred is out of range and Kampmann settles back down.
Kampmann is looking to land body kicks.
Hatred throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hatred scores with a body shot.
Hatred throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kampmann closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hatred on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Hatred.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kampmann tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kampmann ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hatred in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hatred cracks the inside of Kampmann's front leg.
Kampmann lands a head kick. Hatred smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Max Hatred has been cut.
Kampmann throws a series of strikes that have Hatred backpedaling.
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!
Kampmann takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hatred punishes Kampmann's body with a nice straight punch.
Hatred tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kampmann looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hatred throws the left hand but Kampmann avoids the punch easily.
Kampmann blocks a leg kick.
Hatred throws a leg kick but Kampmann checks it.
Kampmann jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kampmann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hatred throws out the jab.
Kampmann scores with a spinning back kick!
Hatred displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kampmann throws out the jab.
Hatred avoids the body shot from Kampmann.
Kampmann looks to land a combination but Hatred avoids it well.
Chris Kampmann is winning the standup battle so far.
Kampmann throws a leg kick but Hatred moved away.
Hatred connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kampmann fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hatred misses with a low kick.
Hatred moves out of range as Kampmann throws a body kick.
Hatred lands a jab to Kampmann's midsection.
Kampmann fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hatred is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatred pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kampmann is out of range and Hatred settles back down.
Kampmann takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kampmann looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kampmann. Hatred does a little dance to reset his feet.
No joy there for Kampmann, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick misses from Hatred.
Hatred uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kampmann.
Kampmann throws a push kick but Hatred slaps the foot to one side.
Kampmann tries a low kick but Hatred avoids it.
Hatred throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hatred takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kampmann throws an overhand right that lands on Hatred's shoulder, as Hatred tries to avoid the shot.
Kampmann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hatred.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kampmann looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hatred throws a head kick that misses.
Kampmann lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kampmann scores with a hook to the body. Hatred takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hatred shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hatred chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kampmann cracks Hatred with an open hand slap.
Hatred with a jab.
Hatred scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kampmann with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hatred to score with a decent uppercut.
Hatred thows a leg kick but Kampmann checks it
and Kampmann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Max Hatred seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hatred throws a head kick that misses.
Hatred uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kampmann.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Kampmann dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Max Hatred's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Hatred tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hatred lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kampmann throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hatred tries a low kick but Kampmann avoids it.
A low kick from Hatred is predictable there
and Kampmann counters with a stiff right hand.
Kampmann is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hatred connects with a nice looking jab.
Kampmann throws a push kick but Hatred slaps the foot to one side.
Hatred connects with a leg kick. Kampmann looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kampmann takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hatred scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hatred ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kampmann moves away.
Kampmann misses with a jab to the body
and Hatred counters with a nice uppercut.
Hatred lands with a slapping head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kampmann keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hatred ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A leg kick checked by Hatred.
Hatred throws a lazy head kick
and Hatred takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hatred connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kampmann takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kampmann fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kampmann throws a head kick that misses.
Hatred cracks Kampmann with an open hand slap.
Kampmann looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kampmann takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hatred walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kampmann checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatred checks the leg kick.
Hatred throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
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!
Kampmann scoring well with a low kick there.
Kampmann tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Hatred.
Kampmann checks a leg kick.
Hatred misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kampmann looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hatred lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kampmann throws a jab but it's blocked by Hatred.
Hatred misses with a leg kick.
Hatred shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hatred looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Max Hatred has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kampmann avoids a kick to the body.
Kampmann throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hatred counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jab, jab by Kampmann - just one landing.
Kampmann takes a swing at Hatred's ribcage but misses.
Kampmann misses with a hook. Hatred ducked under it nicely.
Hatred throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hatred tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kampmann is able to avoid easily.
Hatred throws a leg kick
and Kampmann counters with a right hand to the body.
Kampmann throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hatred.
Kampmann throws a sloppy head kick and Hatred moves out of range easily.
Kampmann tries a low kick but Hatred avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatred takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hatred finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Hatred! Kampmann is out on his feet! Hatred rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Kampmann is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Kampmann is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Hatred!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Diego Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz comes into the arena with It's Good blaring out of the sound system. Diego Diaz is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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183 lbs
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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
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Diego Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nick Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alvarez lunges at Diaz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diaz's hand.
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A bone on bone clash there as Alvarez blocks the leg kick.
Alvarez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diaz tries to land a leg kick but Alvarez saw it coming and moves away.
Diaz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alvarez momentarily.
Diaz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alvarez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Diaz back to the cage. Alvarez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Alvarez throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Alvarez misses the target.
Alvarez looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Alvarez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Diaz clinches with his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz tries a knee to the head but Alvarez blocks it.
Alvarez blocks an uppercut.
Alvarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diaz's elbow.
Alvarez is struggling to control the position.
Alvarez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez scores with a shoulder strike.
Alvarez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diaz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alvarezs head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Alvarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diaz's elbow.
Diaz lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Diaz leaning his opponent against the cage.
Diaz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Alvarez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Alvarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alvarez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alvarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diaz's elbow.
Alvarez has Diaz pushed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Alvarez's face.
Diaz is looking to control Alvarez's arms but Alvarez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Diaz has his back to the cage.
Alvarez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diazs head.
Alvarez scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diaz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alvarez. That did some damage!
Alvarez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Alvarez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Diaz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alvarez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diaz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Alvarez lands a head shot.
Alvarez checks the leg kick.
Diaz thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Alvarez if he has to take too many more of those.
Alvarez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvarez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez slips a jab from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Diaz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Diaz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alvarez to score with a decent uppercut.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense.
Diaz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Alvarez moved out of range nicely.
Diaz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alvarez at a distance.
Good leg kick by Diaz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Diego Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarez swinging wildly here.
Diaz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alvarez checks it well.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Alvarez.
Diego Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Diaz tries to bum rush Alvarez with a series of wild strikes but Alvarez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvarez. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Alvarez. Those never looked like landing.
Alvarez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diaz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez jabs Diaz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alvarez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diaz on the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Alvarez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diaz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alvarez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alvarez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diazs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Alvarez takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diaz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Alvarez's calf.
Alvarez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alvarez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Alvarez jabs Diaz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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 Diego Diaz will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Diaz scores with a kick to the body.
Nice cross by Alvarez.
Diaz throws a low kick but Alvarez avoids it.
Diaz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Alvarez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Diaz doesn't seem phased though.
Alvarez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses.
A punch lands to the side of Alvarez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alvarez.
Diaz wants to land a leg kick but Alvarez is out of range.
Alvarez looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Diego Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Alvarez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alvarez cracks Diaz with a good jab.
Alvarez with a jab.
Diaz misses with a low kick as Alvarez jumps back.
Diaz tries a low kick but Alvarez avoids it.
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvarez.
Alvarez takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Alvarez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Diaz doesn't seem phased though.
Alvarez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Alvarez misses with a looping left.
Diaz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Alvarez takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Diaz lands a leg kick that knocks Alvarez off balance momentarily.
Diaz motions for Alvarez to come forward. Diaz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Alvarez.
Alvarez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Alvarez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diaz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alvarez scrambles back to his feet.
Alvarez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diaz misses with a leg kick.
Alvarez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Diaz is looking to clinch.
Diaz motions for Alvarez to come forward. Diaz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alvarez.
Diaz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Alvarez's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvarez was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Diaz throws a leg kick which misses Alvarez's front leg but catches the back leg as Alvarez tries to avoid it.
Alvarez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Diaz.
Alvarez lands a jab to Diaz's midsection.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses.
Diaz throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Alvarez counter with a right hand.
Diaz lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alvarez throws a right hand that misses
and Diaz counters with a thumping low kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Alvarez scores with a four punch combination!
A nice leg kick lands there from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diaz misses with a hook. Alvarez ducked under it nicely.
Alvarez looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Alvarez scoring well with a low kick there.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Diaz throws a chopping leg kick but Alvarez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Alvarez looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Diaz.
Alvarez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Alvarez duly obliges.
Diaz throws a lazy uppercut
and Alvarez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diaz connects with a leg kick. Alvarez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diaz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt.
Diaz scores with a body shot.
Alvarez throws a looping overhand right but Diaz ducks down to avoid it.
Alvarez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz misses with a leg kick
and Alvarez counters with a stiff right hand.
Alvarez thows a body shot but no joy.
Alvarez misses with a body shot.
Diaz throws a leg kick
and Alvarez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Diaz won't be happy with that.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Alvarez is trying to get an arm triangle but Diaz is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diaz holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Diaz is trying to get back to half guard.
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 Diego Diaz 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Diaz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alvarez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diaz in his tracks.
Alvarez misses with a double jab.
Alvarez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diaz.
Diaz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alvarez lands a glancing blow to the side of Diaz's head.
Diaz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alvarez checks it well.
Alvarez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alvarez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alvarez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Alvarez.
Diaz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Diaz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Diaz checks a leg kick.
Diaz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alvarez. That did some damage!
Diaz has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz lands an uppercut.
Alvarez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Diaz.
Diaz tries to land a knee to the head but Alvarez blocks with his arms.
Alvarez swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Alvarez.
Diaz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diaz holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Diaz is trying to force a seperation but Alvarez has the dominant position.
Diaz lands with a short shot to the head.
Alvarez is working Diaz over against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Alvarez.
Alvarez is struggling to control the position.
Diaz misses with a knee strike.
Diaz looking to throw knees to the head but Alvarez is blocking nicely.
Alvarez swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Alvarez.
Diaz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Alvarez pulls guard effortlessly.
Alvarez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diaz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Diaz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Alvarez throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Diaz escapes and throws Alvarez's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Alvarez is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Diaz is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Alvarez is trying to escape the mount.
Alvarez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz controlling the pace for now.
Alvarez is squirming around, avoiding Diaz's attempts to control the action.
Nick Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alvarez sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Alvarez is trying to control but can't.
Alvarez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz throwing shots but Alvarez is blocking nicely.
Alvarez is pressing down on Diaz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nick Alvarez.
I think Diaz 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Diego Diaz!
Diego Diaz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Mctanned (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Benson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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22
240 lbs
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27
285 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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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
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paul Mctanned!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Benson!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benson tries for a takedown but Mctanned sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mctanned shoots in and gets a takedown into Benson's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mctanned trying to control the position from guard on top but Benson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Benson is trying to keep Mctanned in close.
Benson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Benson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mctanned can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mctanned forces his way into half guard.
Benson actively working from the bottom here.
Mctanned works his way into full mount!
Benson is trying to reverse the position but instead Mctanned has taken his back - oops!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mctanned keeps control of the position easily here as Benson tries to buck him off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mctanned working for a choke but Benson is defending well.
Mctanned has the hooks in. Benson is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Mctanned passes his arm under Benson's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Benson taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Mctanned!
A victorious Paul Mctanned thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quala Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Salcido (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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28
216 lbs
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215 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Quala Bear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Nick Salcido!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bear takes a swing at Salcido's ribcage but misses.
Bear misses with a takedown
and Salcido counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Quala Bear has been cut.
Bear throws a sloppy head kick and Salcido moves out of range easily.
Nice takedown defense from Salcido. No joy for Bear on that attempt.
Bear throws a big shot that misses.
Salcido rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bear moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Salcido avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bear lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Salcido sprawling to the canvas. Bear follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Salcido hang on?
It looks like Nick Salcido has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Salcido avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bear.
Bear trying to control from Salcido's half guard. Salcido has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Salcido can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bear throws an elbow that misses. Salcido uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bear's guard. Nice move by Salcido!
Salcido must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bear looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salcido engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bear has an active guard here but Salcido has managed to pass into half guard.
Bear looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bear wants to improve his position but Salcido is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear wants to get back to full guard but Salcido has passed into side control.
Bear 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.
Bear is trying to get back to half guard.
Salcido controls the position.
Salcido working away.
Bear is holding Salcido down, trying to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salcido wants to stand but Bear has his arm trapped.
Bear is trying to get back to half guard.
Salcido wants to stand but Bear is controlling his arm.
Bear is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Salcido throws a series of punches but Bear moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear tries to score a power double leg takedown but Salcido sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bear somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quala Bear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bear tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bear.
Good exchange - Salcido coming out on top.
Salcido swings widly with a right hand
and Bear counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bear wants to take a breather but Salcido is having none of it.
Salcido controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Bear wants to lay and pray for a moment but Salcido keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quala Bear dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A telegraphed right hand from Salcido misses the target.
A bone on bone clash there as Bear blocks the leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bear.
Bear throws a leg kick
enabling Salcido to counter with a crisp jab.
Salcido connects with a single shot there.
Salcido swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bear counters by moving into the clinch.
Bear throws a head punch that misses.
Salcido gets through Bear's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Salcido gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bear.
A head punch on the inside from Bear fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Salcido.
Bear lands a hook to the side of the head.
Salcido prevents a body shot from Bear.
Salcido softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bear tries to throw a body punch but Salcido avoids it by throwing Bear back against the cage.
Bear swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bear tries to work over Salcido's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Salcido lands a shoulder strike.
Salcido lands a nice shot to the body.
Salcido is trying to maintain a safe position but Bear gets an underhook and turns Salcido into the cage.
Bear wants a takedown.
Salcido's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bear blocks the body kick.
Salcido avoids the head kick by Bear.
Salcido throws a leg kick
and Bear decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Salcido's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bear wants to control from the top but Salcido keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salcido tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bear drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Salcido dives on top into guard.
Bear throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Salcido wants to stand but Bear is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bear keeping moving, preventing Salcido from controlling successfully.
Salcido stands up and waves to Bear to follow him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salcido connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bear keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Salcido.
Bear shoots for a double leg takedown but Salcido sprawls well. He's pushed Bear's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quala Bear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bear takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bear misses with a left hand
letting Salcido counter with a right hand.
Bear moves away from the strike by Salcido.
Salcido is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bear.
A big left from Salcido misses.
Bear fails with the takedown.
Bear looks to score with a jab to the body but Salcido is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear cracks Salcido with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Salcido slips a straight right by Bear.
Salcido uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bear.
Salcido fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bear manages to avoid it.
Salcido throws a series of punches but Bear avoids them all with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Salcido misses its intended target.
Bear swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Salcido on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bear lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Salcido circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Salcido misses with a looping right.
Bear throws a nice inside leg kick.
No joy there for Bear, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nick Salcido will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bear throws a combination that misses
and Bear takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bear uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Salcido.
Salcido fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bear keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bear walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Salcido checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Salcido scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bear is rocked!
Salcido throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Salcido will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bear keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Salcido.
Bear pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Salcido throws a shot from downtown. Bear moves away and avoids it.
Salcido scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salcido. Bear does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salcido misses the body punch
and Bear counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Salcido pulls Bear in to control the position.
Salcido avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bear trying to control but Salcido is working from the bottom.
Bear throwing strikes from guard but Salcido blocks nicely.
Bear trying to control but Salcido is working from the bottom.
Salcido tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Salcido really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bear. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bear trying to control but Salcido is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Quala Bear wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bear bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bear slips under a jab from Salcido.
Nick Salcido is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bear throws a hook but Salcido avoids it easily.
Salcido throws a big shot that misses.
Salcido digs a good hook to Bear's body.
Salcido lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bear shoots in but Salcido avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Salcido misses with a hook. Bear ducked under it nicely.
Salcido's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Salcido duly obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Quala Bear's cut is getting worse.
Bear slips under a jab.
Salcido throws a leg kick but Bear checks it.
Salcido throws a hook but Bear avoids it easily.
Salcido pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bear misses with a takedown attempt - Salcido sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bear.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quala Bear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot by Bear.
Salcido misses with a right hand
and Bear counters with a takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bear is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Salcido knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bear working the strikes but Salcido uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Bear is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Salcido is just riding it out for now. Bear eventually gives up the hold.
Salcido preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bear is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Salcido defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nick Salcido.
I think Salcido 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Salcido!
Our winner, Nick Salcido, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bilbo Baggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunner State Jr. (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). . Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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31
199 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
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23
197 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bilbo Baggins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunner State Jr.!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baggins shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Baggins showed some decent athleticism there.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Baggins tries to pass to full mount but State Jr. defends it.
State Jr. wants to improve his position but Baggins is controlling well.
State Jr. is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baggins pulls his head out easily.
State Jr. looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Baggins is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Baggins is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Baggins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Baggins prevents State Jr. from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baggins thows a huge punch but State Jr. dodges it nicely.
Baggins stalling.
Baggins tries to pass to full mount but State Jr. defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baggins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Baggins wants to pass the guard but State Jr. is defending well.
State Jr. actively working from the bottom here.
Baggins is nestled in close to State Jr., controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Baggins works his way into full mount!
Baggins scoring with strikes but State Jr. is staying in there.
Baggins working the ground and pound effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baggins unloading with bombs!
Baggins is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. State Jr. can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Baggins looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
State Jr. is rocked!
Baggins 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.
State Jr. is trying to escape the mount.
State Jr. is still in real trouble! Can Baggins finish him?
Baggins lands with some strikes.
BOOM! Baggins connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Oooh a big shot lands for Baggins! State Jr. is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bilbo Baggins!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Yackey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yackey comes to the cage accompanied by Ante Up. Sullivan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Akira Yamaoka - Room of Angel. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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24
205 lbs
14 - 2 - 0 |
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211 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jimmy Yackey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Walter Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Left hook, right uppercut from Sullivan.
Sullivan misses with a hook
and Yackey counters with a low kick, right behind Sullivan 's knee.
Walter Sullivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sullivan looks to score with a jab to the body but Yackey is just out of range.
Sullivan blocks a head kick by Yackey.
Yackey throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sullivan throws a jab but it's blocked by Yackey.
Yackey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice combination there by Sullivan.
Sullivan misses with a straight left.
Yackey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yackey throws a head kick that misses.
Sullivan throws a body punch but Yackey moves out of range.
Yackey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sullivan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yackey throws a wild body kick that Sullivan sees coming a mile off.
Sullivan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sullivan throws the left hand but Yackey avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yackey under the eye.
Sullivan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A telegraphed right hand from Yackey misses the target.
Sullivan pushes Yackey away with a front kick.
Sullivan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yackey.
Sullivan throws an overhand right that lands on Yackey's shoulder, as Yackey tries to avoid the shot.
Yackey throws a lazy head kick
and Sullivan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sullivan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A leg kick checked by Yackey.
Sullivan throws a shot from downtown. Yackey moves away and avoids it.
Yackey 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.
Yackey fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sullivan checks it well.
Nice body punch from Sullivan.
Yackey lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut there from Sullivan.
Yackey takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yackey looks for the body kick but Sullivan saw that one coming.
Yackey takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice cross by Yackey.
Nice defenses there by Yackey.
Sullivan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yackey throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Yackey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sullivan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sullivan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yackey. That did some damage!
Yackey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sullivan.
Sullivan swings for the body but Yackey moves out of range.
Sullivan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sullivan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sullivan swats away the attempt to clinch by Yackey.
Yackey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yackey walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yackey.
Yackey throws a low kick but Sullivan moves out of range easily.
A big left from Yackey misses.
Sullivan lands with a straight right. Yackey didn't see that one coming.
Yackey throws a body kick that misses.
Yackey tries to clinch up.
Sullivan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sullivan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sullivan misses the body punch
and Yackey counters with a nice uppercut.
A leg kick checked by Sullivan.
Sullivan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yackey takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sullivan missing with a left hand there. Yackey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A low kick from Sullivan misses
and Yackey counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sullivan is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab lands there for Sullivan.
Yackey tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yackey throws a head kick that misses.
Sullivan connects with a single shot there.
Sullivan throws a leg kick but Yackey sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sullivan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yackey tries a head kick but it misses.
Yackey looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sullivan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sullivan throws a hook but Yackey avoids it easily.
Sullivan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Yackey had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Yackey listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sullivan!
Yackey takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Yackey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sullivan throws a hook to the side of Yackey's head but Yackey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yackey cracks a nice hook into Sullivan's ribs.
Sullivan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yackey.
Sullivan thows a body shot but no joy.
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 Jimmy Yackey will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sullivan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yackey blocks a jab.
Yackey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yackey moves out of range of the strikes.
Sullivan dips to his left and cracks Yackey with an uppercut!
Sullivan moves out of range of the body kick.
Sullivan drops his hands momentarily and Yackey takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jimmy Yackey is winning the standup battle so far.
Yackey checks a low kick from Sullivan.
Yackey slips under a jab from Sullivan.
Sullivan throws a hook to the side of Yackey's head but Yackey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yackey scores with a nice head shot.
Sullivan throws a series of punches but Yackey moves out of range.
Yackey gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sullivan.
Yackey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sullivan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
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!
Sullivan misses with a leg kick
and Yackey counters with a thumping low kick.
Yackey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yackey tries to clinch up but Sullivan circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yackey attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Yackey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sullivan.
Yackey throws a lazy head kick
and Sullivan counters with a stiff right hand.
Sullivan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yackey.
Yackey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sullivan misses with a straight left.
Yackey takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sullivan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yackey on the side of the head.
Sullivan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yackey takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sullivan.
Yackey is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yackey throws out a leg kick but Sullivan moves out of range and Yackey only half commits.
Yackey looks for the body kick but Sullivan saw that one coming.
Sullivan scores with a hook to the body. Yackey takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yackey swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yackey tries a head kick but it misses.
Sullivan tries to keep at a distance but Yackey has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sullivan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sullivan checks a leg kick.
Yackey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sullivan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sullivan avoids the body shot from Yackey.
Yackey misses with a head kick.
Yackey on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yackey looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Yackey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yackey misses with a low kick.
Sullivan throws a good cross that connects.
Yackey lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sullivan will feel that in the morning.
Sullivan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yackey looks to land a right hand but Sullivan moved out of range.
A good leg kick by Sullivan.
A head kick misses from Yackey.
Sullivan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sullivan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sullivan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yackey's sensitive parts.
Sullivan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yackey momentarily.
Yackey gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yackey throws a hook to the side of Sullivan's head but Sullivan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sullivan thows a body shot but no joy.
Sullivan blocks a low kick nicely.
Sullivan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yackey throws the kick towards the body but Sullivan avoids it.
Yackey buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yackey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sullivan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yackey takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
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!
Sullivan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yackey has time to react.
Yackey is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sullivan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sullivan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sullivan checks the leg kick.
Sullivan looks to score with a jab to the body but Yackey is just out of range.
Sullivan lands with a cross.
Sullivan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sullivan swinging wildly here.
Sullivan looks for the body kick but Yackey saw that one coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sullivan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sullivan connects with a nice looking jab.
Yackey throws a nice looking combination but Sullivan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sullivan connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Walter Sullivan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sullivan misses with an uppercut.
Yackey throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Yackey blocks a jab.
Sullivan looks to land a body kick but Yackey moved away.
Yackey takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sullivan missing with a left hand there. Yackey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sullivan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yackey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sullivan just misses with a punch to the body.
Sullivan keeps Yackey at a distance using the push kick.
Yackey throws a push kick but Sullivan slaps the foot to one side.
Yackey has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sullivan.
Sullivan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sullivan tests Yackey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yackey slips a straight right by Sullivan.
Yackey will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan ducks under a wild hook from Yackey.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sullivan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sullivan throws an overhand right that lands on Yackey's shoulder, as Yackey tries to avoid the shot.
Yackey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sullivan.
Sullivan throws a leg kick but Yackey sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sullivan throws a hook but Yackey avoids it easily.
Sullivan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Yackey if he has to take too many more of those.
Yackey throws a big shot that misses.
Sullivan checks a leg kick.
Sullivan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Yackey moves in looking to clinch but Sullivan pushes him off.
Sullivan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yackey.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yackey.
Sullivan is looking to slow Yackey down with leg kicks.
Sullivan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sullivan blocks the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan moves out of range of the body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Sullivan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sullivan lands a nice hook to Yackey's body. Yackey takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sullivan connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sullivan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yackey's head backwards.
Sullivan swings for the body but Yackey moves out of range.
Yackey throws a head kick that misses
letting Sullivan counter with a right hand.
Yackey takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sullivan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Yackey backs up against the cage.
Sullivan lunges at Yackey with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yackey's hand.
Yackey throws a body punch but Sullivan moves out of range.
Yackey looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yackey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sullivan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yackey's hands.
Sullivan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yackey was well out of range. Poor timing from Sullivan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sullivan misses with a body shot
and Yackey counters with an inside leg kick.
Sullivan lands an overhand right.
Sullivan lands a jab to the nose.
Sullivan misses with an uppercut. Yackey saw that one coming.
Sullivan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sullivan is looking to score with low kicks.
Yackey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sullivan.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yackey.
A swing and a miss from Sullivan.
Sullivan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sullivan misses with a few strikes there.
Sullivan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sullivan connects with a nice looking jab.
Yackey attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yackey on the side of the head.
Yackey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yackey moves away from the strike by Sullivan.
Sullivan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yackey throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yackey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sullivan manages to avoid it.
Yackey tries a head kick but it misses.
Sullivan moves out of range of the strikes.
Sullivan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yackey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yackey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sullivan manages to avoid it.
Sullivan with a jab.
Sullivan swings for the body but Yackey moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Sullivan really dominated that round.
That's time! Yackey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Yackey throws a head kick that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sullivan.
Sullivan feints and then cracks Yackey's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yackey down.
Sullivan's corner calls for a 1-2. Sullivan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sullivan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yackey.
Yackey moves out of range of the leg kick from Sullivan.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yackey.
Sullivan misses with a left hand
and Yackey counters with a head kick. That will keep Sullivan thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Yackey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yackey misses with a kick to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Yackey. Sullivan shrugs it off though.
Nice defenses there by Yackey.
The fighters circling - Sullivan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sullivan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yackey counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yackey takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sullivan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yackey. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yackey takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yackey lands a head kick!
Sullivan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yackey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yackey lands with a slapping head kick.
Sullivan moves out of range of the body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sullivan.
Yackey finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sullivan looks to land a right hand but Yackey moved out of range.
Yackey walks into a straight right hand from Sullivan.
Yackey works Sullivan's body with a nice hook.
Sullivan avoids the body shot from Yackey.
Sullivan just misses with a punch to the body.
Sullivan throws a lazy uppercut
and Yackey counters with a big head kick but Sullivan shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yackey misses with a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Sullivan.
Yackey avoids the body shot from Sullivan.
Yackey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yackey slips a straight right by Sullivan.
Sullivan jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yackey misses with a body kick.
Yackey misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Sullivan.
Yackey misses with a body kick.
Yackey throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yackey buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sullivan lunges at Yackey with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yackey's hand.
Yackey throws a hook to the side of Sullivan's head but Sullivan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sullivan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Yackey. That one must have hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yackey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yackey throws a sloppy head kick and Sullivan moves out of range easily.
Yackey throws a jab when Sullivan was well out of range.
Sullivan lands a glancing blow to the side of Yackey's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sullivan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sullivan misses the jab.
Yackey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yackey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick by Yackey misses
and Sullivan counters with an outside leg kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Yackey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sullivan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yackey.
Yackey throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sullivan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Yackey will feel that in the morning.
Sullivan throws a hook to the side of Yackey's head but Yackey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Sullivan misses.
Yackey blocks a jab.
A good leg kick by Sullivan.
Sullivan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yackey has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yackey there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yackey takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yackey moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sullivan throws a shot from downtown. Yackey moves away and avoids it.
Yackey tries a head kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yackey.
Yackey throws the kick towards the body but Sullivan avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sullivan throws a shot to the body.
Sullivan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yackey walks into a straight right hand from Sullivan.
Yackey tries to land a front kick but Sullivan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Walter Sullivan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Sullivan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yackey. That did some damage!
Yackey is looking to land body kicks.
Yackey tries to land a front kick but Sullivan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yackey throws a head kick but Sullivan moves out of range.
Yackey is looking to score with low kicks.
Sullivan looks to land a left hand but Yackey moved out of range nicely.
Yackey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Yackey throws an overhand right that lands on Sullivan's shoulder, as Sullivan tries to avoid the shot.
Sullivan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sullivan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sullivan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sullivan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yackey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yackey looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sullivan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan swings for the body but Yackey moves out of range.
Sullivan throws a big shot that misses.
Sullivan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sullivan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sullivan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yackey's calf.
Nice cross by Sullivan.
Yackey tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yackey throws a head kick but Sullivan moves out of range.
Yackey looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yackey takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yackey attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sullivan sizes up Yackey with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A jab from Sullivan misses.
Yackey takes one to the side of the head.
Sullivan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sullivan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sullivan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yackey.
A right-left combo lands from Sullivan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yackey ducks under a wild hook from Sullivan.
Yackey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big right from Sullivan misses.
Sullivan throws an overhand right that lands on Yackey's shoulder, as Yackey tries to avoid the shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sullivan.
Yackey throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yackey misses with a two punch combination.
Sullivan scores with a hook to the body. Yackey takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fighters circling - Sullivan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yackey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sullivan.
Sullivan throws a low kick, looking for Yackey's leg but Yackey calmly moves out of range.
Yackey wants to clinch up but Sullivan keeps it at a distance.
Jimmy Yackey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan motions for Yackey to come forward. Sullivan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sullivan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sullivan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yackey misses with an attempted mid kick.
A jab lands there for Yackey.
Yackey moves in looking to clinch but Sullivan pushes him off.
Sullivan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yackey has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yackey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sullivan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sullivan connects with a body shot that sends Yackey's belly button to the back.
Yackey throws a chopping leg kick but Sullivan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sullivan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yackey looks for the body kick but Sullivan saw that one coming.
Walter Sullivan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sullivan lands with an uppercut that bounces Yackey off the cage and back into range.
Sullivan throws a leg kick which misses Yackey's front leg but catches the back leg as Yackey tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Sullivan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yackey doesn't seem phased though.
Sullivan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yackey under the eye.
Yackey misses with a right hand
and Sullivan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Yackey throws a sloppy head kick and Sullivan moves out of range easily.
Yackey tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sullivan is able to avoid easily.
The crowd cheers as Sullivan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yackey doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yackey avoids the body shot from Sullivan.
Donk. Sullivan catches Yackey right on the button with a cross.
Sullivan misses with the combination.
Yackey drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sullivan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yackey under the eye.
A solid body kick from Sullivan.
Sullivan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yackey.
Yackey throws a sloppy head kick and Sullivan moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walter Sullivan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sullivan 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 46:50
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walter Sullivan!
Walter Sullivan is the new light heavyweight champion!
Walter Sullivan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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