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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Abdullah Zaire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Lunar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Abdullah Zaire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lucas Lunar!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lunar lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lunar. Zaire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good exchange - Lunar coming out on top.
Lunar looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaire is just out of range.
Zaire tries to keep at a distance but Lunar has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zaire is working for takedown but Lunar is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lunar tries to work over Zaire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zaire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lunar backwards.
Zaire has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lunar clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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 must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Zaire controlling from the back.
Zaire is punishing Lunar with strikes - can he finish him?!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaire controls the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Zaire's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Zaire not allowing Lunar to control his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good control from Zaire.
Zaire missing with strikes from the back.
Zaire keeps control of the position as Lunar tries to break free.
Zaire punishes Lunar with strikes from the back mount.
Lunar trying to control the action but Zaire just sinks the hooks in.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Zaire's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Abdullah Zaire wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A good leg kick by Zaire.
Lucas Lunar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lunar connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Zaire to the floor! Lunar dives in looking for the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaire looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zaire is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lunar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lunar's back!
Zaire has Lunar flattened out and is raining down punches.
Zaire throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Lunar trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lunar defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Zaire is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Lunar. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaire is landing with strikes from the back.
Zaire thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Zaire gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Zaire is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Zaire struggling to keep hold of the position.
Lunar wants to escape the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lunar turns into Zaire and is now in his guard.
Zaire working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdullah Zaire dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Zaire's corner calls for a 1-2. Zaire obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lunar thows a body shot but no joy.
Zaire tries to work over Lunar's front leg with a kick but Lunar checks it.
Lunar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zaire.
Lucas Lunar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zaire misses with a kick to the body.
Zaire misses with a low kick.
Lunar connects with a nice looking jab.
Lunar throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lunar looks to land a right hand but Zaire moved out of range.
Lunar motions for Zaire to come forward. Lunar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zaire fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lunar lands a right hook to the body.
Zaire on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaire takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lunar checks a low kick from Zaire.
Zaire misses with a straight left.
Lunar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Lunar.
Lunar just misses with a punch to the body.
Lunar lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lunar connects with a solid leg kick.
Lunar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lunar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zaire moves out of range as Lunar throws a body kick.
Lunar misses with a wild combination.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Lunar. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lunar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lunar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zaire.
Zaire throws a low kick, looking for Lunar's leg but Lunar calmly moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaire throws a chopping leg kick but Lunar manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lunar bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lunar throws a sloppy head kick and Zaire moves out of range easily.
Lunar throws a head kick that misses.
Zaire shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zaire rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Lunar counter with a right hand.
Lunar moves out of range as Zaire strikes.
Zaire on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zaire throws a leg kick but Lunar checks it.
Lunar misses with a double jab.
Zaire connects with the punch.
Zaire takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zaire darts in looking for a takedown but Lunar gets double underhooks and turns Zaire into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lunar can't find room to land a body shot as Zaire controls the action.
Zaire tries to throw a body punch but Lunar avoids it by throwing Zaire back against the cage.
Zaire blocks a body shot from Lunar.
Lunar lands a nice shot to the body.
Lunar is working Zaire over against the cage.
Lunar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lunar lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lunar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lunar.
Lunar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zaire looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zaire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zaire throws a leg kick
enabling Lunar to counter with a crisp jab.
Zaire is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lunar forces Zaire back against the cage and clinches.
Oh Zaire is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lunar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zaire's elbow.
Zaire seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaire misses with a punch on the inside.
Zaire has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lunar uses from the top position.
Lunar trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zaire controls Lunar momentarily but Lunar frees himself.
Lunar trying to control but Zaire is working from the bottom.
Zaire wants to sweep here but Lunar controlling him for the moment.
Zaire is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lunar is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zaire keeping moving, preventing Lunar from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Lunar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Zaire's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Zaire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice takedown defense from Lunar. No joy for Zaire on that attempt.
Lunar thuds a left hand into Zaire's body.
Lunar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaire.
A head kick lands from Lunar that sends Zaire to the canvas. Zaire tries to scramble back to his feet but Lunar brings him back down into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lunar is looking to take a break and control but Zaire is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lunar working away.
Lunar controlling the position from side mount.
Zaire is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lunar wants to take a breather but Zaire manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Lunar.
Zaire is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lunar wants to control from the top but Zaire keeps moving.
Lunar is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lunar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lunar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zaire is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lunar trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lunar preventing the sweep.
Zaire looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Zaire looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lunar puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Zaire is staying active underneath Lunar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zaire trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lunar is looking to stall here but Zaire recovers full guard.
Zaire trying to control the position.
Zaire is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lunar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zaire keeping moving, preventing Lunar from controlling successfully.
Zaire bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lunar's guard.
Zaire wants to control from the top but Lunar keeps moving.
Lunar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Zaire throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lunar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaire controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Zaire pushing down on Lunar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zaire throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zaire wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lunar keeps working.
Zaire missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lunar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zaire pulls his head out easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zaire not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas Lunar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lunar 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Lunar!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leif Nygard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Calico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nygard's entrance music is Dread Zeppelin - Immigrant Song. A fine choice. Calico has chosen Heat--J.U.I.C.E. as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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212 lbs
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World class 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
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leif Nygard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Calico!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Nygard misses the target.
Nygard connects with a good right hand that stumbles Calico. Calico circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nygard has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Homunculus Alembic in the buildup to the fight.
Nygard looks to land a left hand but Calico moved out of range nicely.
Nygard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nygard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nygard swings away with a body shot that misses
and Calico counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Nygard's guard now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Calico prevents Nygard from getting back to his feet.
Calico looking to pass the guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Calico is still trying to improve position.
Nygard keeping moving, preventing Calico from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nygard wants to stand but Calico is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calico trying to control the position from guard on top but Nygard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jay Calico.
Calico takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Calico shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nygard takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nygard jabs at Calico's body.
Calico pushes Nygard away with a front kick.
Nygard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Calico connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nygard scrambles back to his feet.
Calico throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nygard misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Calico misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calico slips a jab from Nygard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nygard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Calico.
Nygard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nygard tests Calico's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nygard walks into a straight right hand from Calico.
Calico ducks right into an uppercut from Nygard.
Calico is rocked!
Nygard clinches with his opponent.
Calico is still on wobbly legs! Can Nygard finish him?
Nygard tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nygard pushes Calico back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nygard dips a shoulder and cracks Calico with a mighty uppercut! Calico falls back against the cage and Nygard unloads with a barrage of strikes! Calico is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Nygard screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leif Nygard!
Leif Nygard took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Australian Xtreme Elite Supplements 160Q for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Huey Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Panzer Grenadier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freeman comes to the cage accompanied by Leverage - Mister Universe. Grenadier has chosen Esaka '96 as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Panzer Grenadier was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Huey Freeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Panzer Grenadier!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freeman throws a leg kick but Grenadier sees it coming and moves out of range.
Grenadier takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Freeman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Amsterdamage in the buildup to the fight.
Freeman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grenadier throws out the jab.
Freeman blocks a jab.
A shot to the liver by Freeman. Beautiful body shot.
Grenadier slips a jab from Freeman.
Freeman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grenadier. That's going to slow Freeman down.
Grenadier loads up on a big right hand but Freeman slips the punch.
Grenadier throws a leg kick which misses Freeman's front leg but catches the back leg as Freeman tries to avoid it.
Grenadier misses with a body shot.
Grenadier scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Freeman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Freeman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Grenadier crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Freeman - the referee stops the clock and Grenadier gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Freeman. Grenadier manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Freeman.
Freeman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Freeman lands in his opponent's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Grenadier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Grenadier preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Grenadier has Freeman pulled in close to control his posture.
Freeman wants to pass the guard but Grenadier is keeping the position.
Freeman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Freeman trying to control the position from guard on top but Grenadier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Freeman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Freeman 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.
Grenadier preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Freeman trying to control the position from guard on top but Grenadier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Freeman postures up in Grenadier's guard and throws a big left but Grenadier blocks it.
Freeman stops Grenadier from standing up.
Freeman throwing strikes but missing.
Freeman tries to free his leg and advance position but Grenadier is retaining full guard.
Grenadier looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Freeman throws an elbow that misses. Grenadier uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Freeman's guard. Nice move by Grenadier!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman looking for a sweep. Not yet Freeman, not yet.
Freeman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Freeman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Grenadier defends it easily.
Freeman working a defensive guard here.
Grenadier got a little sloppy there for a moment and Freeman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grenadier has managed to get both his arms back between Freeman's legs - danger averted.
Grenadier is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Panzer Grenadier was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Freeman lands with a kick to the temple. Grenadier shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grenadier scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Huey Freeman has been cut.
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!
Freeman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Freeman lands a nice shot that snaps Grenadier's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Panzer Grenadier will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Huey Freeman'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.
Grenadier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Freeman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Freeman.
Panzer Grenadier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Freeman blocks a leg kick.
Freeman throws a nice looking combination but Grenadier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Freeman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Freeman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Freeman takes one to the chin there.
Grenadier misses with a hook.
Grenadier walks into a jab.
Freeman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Grenadier in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Freeman lands a jab to Grenadier's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman misses with a looping right.
Left hook, right uppercut from Grenadier.
Grenadier misses with a body kick.
Grenadier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grenadier. Freeman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grenadier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Freeman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Freeman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grenadier's waist but Grenadier gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Freeman off to one side.
Freeman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Grenadier misses with a looping left.
Grenadier lands a two punch combo.
Huey Freeman's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Freeman swats away the attempt to clinch by Grenadier.
Freeman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grenadier scores with a sloppy right hand. Freeman should have avoided that one.
Grenadier throws the left hand but Freeman avoids the punch easily.
Freeman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Freeman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Freeman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grenadier's sensitive parts.
Freeman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Freeman moves away from the strike by Grenadier.
Nice shot lands for Grenadier.
Huey Freeman's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Freeman throws a leg kick
and Grenadier counters with a crisp right hand that drops Freeman! Grenadier lets Freeman back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Freeman is rocked!
Freeman swings for the body but Grenadier moves out of range.
Oh Freeman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grenadier lands a big uppercut and Freeman crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Freeman looks OK. Grenadier waves Freeman back to his feet!
Panzer Grenadier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Freeman connects with the punch.
The fighters circling - Grenadier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grenadier lands a big right hand that sends Freeman crashing to the mat! Grenadier stays standing though and waves Freeman back to his feet!
Jeez, Huey Freeman's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Freeman gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Grenadier gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Panzer Grenadier!
Our winner, Panzer Grenadier, 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Hawking (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawking kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is One Winged Angel by The Black Mages. Ivan Kozlov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stephen Hawking!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ivan Kozlov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozlov throws a sloppy head kick and Hawking moves out of range easily.
Kozlov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hawking checks a leg kick.
Hawking dodges the punch combination from Kozlov.
Kozlov throws the left hand but Hawking avoids the punch easily.
Kozlov misses with an uppercut. Hawking saw that one coming.
Kozlov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kozlov throws a chopping leg kick but Hawking manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kozlov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawking avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hawking slips under a jab from Kozlov.
Kozlov throws a head kick that misses.
Hawking avoids the body shot from Kozlov.
Kozlov throws a jab but it's blocked by Hawking.
Nice uppercut there from Kozlov.
Kozlov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hawking sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kozlov motions for Hawking to come forward. Kozlov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawking tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kozlov missing with a left hand there. Hawking was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kozlov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kozlov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawking was well out of range. Poor timing from Kozlov.
Hawking bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kozlov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hawking's hands.
Kozlov misses with a double jab.
Nice body punch from Kozlov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov catches Hawking with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kozlov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kozlov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kozlov scores with a body shot.
Kozlov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kozlov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hawking bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kozlov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawking is just out of range.
Kozlov throws a lazy head kick
and Hawking counters with a single leg into guard. Kozlov didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hawking lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hawking loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kozlov has his feet on Hawking's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hawking ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Kozlov dominated that round.
That's time! Hawking's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kozlov misses with an uppercut
and Hawking cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kozlov throws a jab when Hawking was well out of range.
Kozlov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hawking counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kozlov misses with a right hand
and Hawking counters with a straight right hand.
Kozlov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kozlov cracks Hawking with a hook to the temple - Hawking is on wobbly legs here! Kozlov swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Hawking falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Kozlov wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ivan Kozlov!
Ivan Kozlov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tim Horton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kichiro Kaneko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Horton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kichiro Kaneko!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horton with a poor takedown
and Kaneko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Horton's guard.
Horton looking to control.
Kaneko content to stall in guard here.
Horton has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kaneko preventing the sweep.
Kaneko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Horton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We're going to have a standup here because Tim Horton wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Horton has his takedown stuffed
and Kaneko counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horton is trying to get back to full guard.
Horton trying to control from the bottom.
Kaneko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kaneko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kaneko's back!
Horton gets his hands free as Kaneko looks to control.
Kaneko avoids the strikes from Horton.
Horton is looking for the choke from the back position but Kaneko is controlling his hands well.
Horton is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kaneko defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kaneko trying to control the hands but Horton breaks the grip.
Kaneko tries to roll but Horton sticks to his back.
Kaneko rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Horton is looking for a kimura but Kaneko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Horton to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaneko gets back to full guard.
Horton tries to free his leg and advance position but Kaneko is retaining full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaneko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Horton.
Horton tries to free his leg and advance position but Kaneko is retaining full guard.
Kaneko keeping moving, preventing Horton from controlling successfully.
Kaneko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Horton.
Horton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Horton tries to free his leg and advance position but Kaneko is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaneko looking to control.
Horton postures up in Kaneko's guard and throws a big left but Kaneko blocks it.
Horton slips nicely into half guard.
Kaneko controlling the position well.
Kaneko tries to roll over but Horton keeps him under control.
Horton throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kaneko to regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horton throws a big right hand that misses.
Horton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Horton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kaneko is keeping the position for now.
Kaneko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Horton postures up.
Horton throws a strike but Kaneko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Horton is trying to control the position but Kaneko postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kichiro Kaneko will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kaneko throws a sloppy head kick and Horton moves out of range easily.
Horton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kaneko.
An inside leg kick from Kaneko misses.
Nice defenses there by Kaneko.
Horton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kaneko defends it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Kaneko. No joy for Horton on that attempt.
Kaneko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Horton fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Horton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horton closes the distance and clinches up with Kaneko, looking for a takedown. Horton pushes Kaneko against the cage but Kaneko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Kaneko. No joy for Horton on that attempt.
Horton fails with the takedown.
Kaneko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaneko motions for Horton to come forward. Kaneko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kaneko thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Horton if he has to take too many more of those.
Kaneko closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Horton tries to bench press Kaneko off him but Kaneko keeps the position.
Horton gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Horton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kaneko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kaneko's back!
Horton missing with strikes.
Kaneko wants to escape the position.
Horton working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Horton is looking for a choke. Kaneko gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Kaneko manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaneko wants to control from the top but Horton keeps moving.
Horton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kaneko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kaneko trying to control but Horton is working from the bottom.
Kaneko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kaneko looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horton looking to control.
Kaneko wants to control from the top but Horton keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Kichiro Kaneko hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kaneko slaps away a takedown attempt from Horton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Horton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kaneko defends it nicely.
Horton shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kaneko napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Horton working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The ground and pound from Horton seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Horton fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Horton swings around for an armbar but Kaneko sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Horton's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horton wants to sweep but no luck.
Horton keeping moving, preventing Kaneko from controlling successfully.
Kaneko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Horton is trying to keep Kaneko in close.
Kaneko lands a couple of elbows.
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!
Horton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kaneko works a leg free and moves into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kaneko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kaneko wants to pass the guard but Horton is defending well.
Kaneko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kichiro Kaneko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Horton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Horton throws a shot from downtown. Kaneko moves away and avoids it.
Horton drives through with a takedown into guard.
Horton throws an elbow that misses. Kaneko uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Horton's guard. Nice move by Kaneko!
Horton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Horton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Horton 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.
Kaneko connects with a couple of short punches.
Horton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kaneko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Horton is keeping the position for now.
Horton is trying to control the position but Kaneko postures up.
Horton pulls Kaneko in close to his closed guard and prevents Kaneko from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tim Horton wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Horton tries for a takedown but Kaneko circles away easily
and Kaneko counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Horton's guard now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaneko throwing strikes but missing.
Horton seems keen to control Kaneko's posture.
Kaneko postures up in Horton's guard and throws a big left but Horton blocks it.
Kaneko works over Horton with some ground and pound from guard.
Horton wants to improve his position but instead Kaneko has moved into half guard.
Kichiro Kaneko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Horton wants to control the action here but instead Kaneko manages to pass to full mount!
Horton is looking to improve his position but Kaneko isn't that keen on the idea.
Horton wants to hold on but Kaneko pushes him away.
Kaneko prevents Horton from getting the reversal.
Kaneko landing shots from mount.
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.
Kaneko looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kaneko landing punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horton taking shots to the head.
The referee warns Horton that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kaneko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Horton is looking to escape.
Horton is trying to escape the mount.
Kaneko with shots to the head and body - Horton looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kaneko wants to control the pace but Horton is squirming around nicely.
Kaneko scoring with strikes but Horton is staying in there.
Kaneko avoids the attempt from Horton to control.
Horton 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaneko throwing shots but Horton is blocking nicely.
Kaneko is looking to advance position but Horton won't allow it.
Horton is staying active underneath Kaneko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Horton tries to roll over but Kaneko keeps him under control.
Horton looking for submissions off his back.
Horton trying to control but Kaneko postures up.
Horton has hold of Kaneko's hands but Kaneko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Horton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kaneko trying to control but Horton is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horton looking for a triangle here. Kaneko is fighting it but it looks tight! Horton pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Kaneko is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tim Horton!
Tim Horton thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christian Nolan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonah Sumrall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nolan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Down - Stone the Crow. Sumrall has chosen Kutless - Smile as his entrance music. Christian Nolan is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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32
212 lbs
19 - 6 - 0 |
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26
205 lbs
14 - 4 - 0 |
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World class 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
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Christian Nolan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonah Sumrall!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nolan throws a nice head kick!
Nolan tries to clinch up.
Nolan jabs Sumrall right on the nose. Sumrall blinks but takes it well.
Nolan thows a body shot but no joy.
Nolan scores with a head kick. Sumrall tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nolan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nolan connects with a leg kick. Sumrall looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nolan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sumrall has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nolan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nolan throws a leg kick which misses Sumrall's front leg but catches the back leg as Sumrall tries to avoid it.
Nolan tries to close the distance and clinch but Sumrall swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nolan throws a solid leg kick but Sumrall takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nolan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nolan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sumrall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nolan tries a head kick but it misses.
Nolan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nolan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nolan throws a push kick but Sumrall slaps the foot to one side.
Nolan throws a body kick that misses.
Nolan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nolan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sumrall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nolan looks to land a left hand but Sumrall moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nolan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nolan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nolan throws a leg kick
letting Sumrall counter with a right hand.
It looks like Christian Nolan has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nolan tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick from Nolan lands but Sumrall takes it in his stride.
Nolan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sumrall counters with a nice body kick.
Nolan tries to clinch but Sumrall is having none of it.
Nolan misses with a leg kick
enabling Sumrall to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nolan. That's going to slow Sumrall down.
Sumrall slips under a jab from Nolan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nolan misses with a few strikes there.
Nolan jabs at Sumrall's body.
Christian Nolan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nolan connects with a leg kick. Sumrall looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nolan scores with a decent looking hook.
Sumrall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nolan throws out the jab.
Nolan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sumrall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nolan.
Nolan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sumrall has time to react.
Sumrall walks into a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nolan connects with a leg kick. Sumrall looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A bone on bone clash there as Sumrall blocks the leg kick.
Nolan throws a low kick but Sumrall moves out of range easily.
Nolan thows a leg kick but Sumrall checks it
letting Sumrall counter with a right hand.
Nolan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A telegraphed right hand from Nolan misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nolan. Sumrall does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sumrall takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nolan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sumrall checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nolan motions for Sumrall to come forward. Nolan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Nolan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Christian Nolan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nolan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sumrall counters with a head kick that drops Nolan to the mat! Nolan scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nolan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nolan scores with a punch to the head.
Sumrall blocks a leg kick.
Nolan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sumrall counters with a hugh head kick that removes Nolan from consiousness! A brutal head kick knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jonah Sumrall!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thorbjorn Ramsberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leighton Matias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramsberg comes to the cage accompanied by Immigrant Song. Matias has chosen Killing In The Name as his entrance music. 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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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thorbjorn Ramsberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leighton Matias!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matias rushes Ramsberg and presses him up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matias.
It looks like Thorbjorn Ramsberg has been cut.
Ramsberg working hard to break the clinch.
Ramsberg tries to circle away but Matias has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Ramsberg's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Matias tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've been informed that Matias has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Matias misses with an elbow strike.
Ramsberg wants to break the clinch but can't.
Matias misses with an elbow over the top.
Ramsberg wants to break free but Matias has control.
Matias with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Matias throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ramsberg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ramsberg tries to break free but Matias pushes him back against the cage.
Matias unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramsberg tries to break free but Matias pushes him back against the cage.
Matias comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Matias landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ramsberg is breathing heavily.
The referee is keeping an eye on Matias - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nice elbow from Matias.
Thorbjorn Ramsberg's cut is getting worse.
Matias lands an elbow just above Ramsberg 's eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramsberg wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Matias has him pressed against the cage.
Matias using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Matias's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Matias keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ramsberg's efforts to push away.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Matias obliges.
A frustrated look appears on Ramsberg's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Matias with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Matias obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matias scores a nice knee to the body.
Matias tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ramsberg is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Matias scores with a knee to the head.
Matias working Ramsberg over with knees to the body.
Matias has the Thai plumb, controlling the head nicely. He loads up with a big knee to the head and Ramsberg goes down! Matias pounces into side control - this one could be over soon!
Thorbjorn Ramsberg's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
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 looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Check out the look on Matias's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ramsberg is rocked!
Ramsberg is not content to let Matias control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramsberg takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Matias in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ramsberg is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Matias is controlling him well.
Check out the look on Matias's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Oh Ramsberg is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Thorbjorn Ramsberg's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Leighton Matias!
Leighton Matias thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Thorbjorn Ramsberg stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congratulations to my opponent. I have a lot of respect for him, and I'm sure that's mutual.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnnie Stalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apollo Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stalker comes to the cage accompanied by Keelhauled. Jackson has chosen LIVING IN AMERICA BY JAMES BROWN as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Apollo Jackson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Johnnie Stalker's chin.
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219 lbs
12 - 1 - 0 |
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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
24 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Johnnie Stalker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Apollo Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stalker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stalker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stalker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Apollo Jackson has been cut.
Jackson throws a right hand that Stalker ducks under and follows up with a left that Stalker also avoids with ease.
Jackson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stalker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stalker misses with a hook.
Stalker throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Stalker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stalker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stalker misses with a leg kick.
Stalker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Stalker.
Jackson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stalker throws a front kick aimed at Jackson's knee but Jackson avoids it well.
Stalker looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Jackson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stalker!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jackson wants to control but Stalker is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalker is looking for a sweep.
Stalker is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jackson off and has taken his back!
Stalker tries to get the hooks in deep but Jackson pushed the leg off.
Even with his hooks in, Stalker manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Will Stalker go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Stalker connects with a big shot to the side of Jackson's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Stalker.
Stalker missing with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalker is not going to allow Jackson to sit and survive in this position.
Stalker lands a shot to the body.
Stalker doesn't have the hooks in and Jackson manages to turn into his guard.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stalker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson controlling from the top position.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson pushing down on Stalker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stalker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stalker is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
Stalker keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jackson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stalker controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Stalker looking for a sweep. Not yet Stalker, not yet.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jackson pushes down on Stalker's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stalker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jackson is working away from the top position though.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnnie Stalker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Apollo Jackson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Stalker loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Jackson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stalker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stalker.
Jackson moves out of range of the leg kick from Stalker.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stalker throws a low kick but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Stalker misses with a low kick.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stalker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stalker scores with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stalker moves away.
Jackson moves out of range of the leg kick from Stalker.
Stalker misses with a low kick.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Stalker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalker with a nice cross.
Stalker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jackson.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Jackson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stalker!
Jackson in side control, throwing shots but Stalker defends.
Stalker wants to control but Jackson postures up.
Stalker is trying to improve his position.
Stalker takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lull in the action here.
Jackson working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control but Stalker is keeping him busy.
Stalker prevents Jackson from moving into mount.
Stalker tries to bench press Jackson off him but Jackson keeps the position.
Stalker is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jackson off and has taken his back!
Jackson covering up well under a series of strikes from Stalker.
Stalker scores with strikes from the back.
Jackson is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Jackson trying to control the hands but Stalker won't let him.
Stalker throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Stalker missing with strikes from the back.
Stalker misses with punches from the back.
Jackson looking to control the position.
Jackson tries to roll but Stalker sticks to his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson covering up well under a series of strikes from Stalker.
Stalker working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Jackson covering up well and avoiding damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stalker throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Stalker is landing with strikes from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnnie Stalker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Apollo Jackson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Stalker moves away and avoids it.
Stalker scores with the left hand. Jackson knows he should have avoided that one.
Jackson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Stalker throws a quick inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stalker scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stalker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stalker slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Johnnie Stalker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stalker feints and then cracks Jackson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackson down.
Stalker jabs Jackson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stalker with a jab.
That has opened up Apollo Jackson's cut even more.
Stalker tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stalker scores with a push kick.
Jackson tries to move into range but Stalker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stalker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Stalker tenderised Jackson's leg. Jackson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stalker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stalker drops his shoulder and cracks Jackson with a huge uppercut! Jackson goes down! Can Stalker finish him?
Jackson is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stalker postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Stalker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stalker is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.
Stalker is in close to Jackson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stalker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Our spies down at at Cell Block Six inform us that Jackson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Stalker throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Stalker throwing strikes but missing.
Apollo Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnnie Stalker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalker is in close to Jackson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stalker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stalker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stalker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stalker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stalker wants to pass the guard but Jackson is defending well.
Stalker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Stalker throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jackson to regain full guard.
Jackson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stalker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stalker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Stalker throws a big elbow that misses.
Jackson pulls Stalker in close to prevent any damage.
Stalker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stalker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson striking from his own guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stalker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stalker throwing strikes but missing.
Stalker throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Stalker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stalker works over Jackson with some ground and pound from guard.
Stalker is working Jackson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnnie Stalker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stalker 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnnie Stalker!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roque Barretto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stone's entrance music is CUZ I GOT HIGH. A fine choice. Barretto comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Last Man Standing - By 4ft Fingers kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Roque Barretto has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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30
179 lbs
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174 lbs
35 - 12 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Stone!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roque Barretto!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stone will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barretto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Barretto crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Stone - the referee stops the clock and Barretto gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Stone. Barretto manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Barretto connects with a jab.
Stone throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barretto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barretto scores with a leg kick.
Stone avoids the head kick by Barretto.
Barretto punishes Stone's body with a nice straight punch.
Barretto dips to his left and cracks Stone with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barretto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stone tries to bum rush Barretto with a series of wild strikes but Barretto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A low kick from Barretto misses
and Stone counters with a single leg into guard. Barretto didn't expect that.
Stone's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barretto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barretto is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Stone trying to control but Barretto is working from the bottom.
Barretto has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We're going to have a standup here because Ben Stone wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Stone scores with a body shot.
Stone scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barretto in his tracks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barretto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barretto staying out of range there.
We've been informed that Barretto has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Barretto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barretto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stone.
Jab from Stone.
Nice body kick there by Stone.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stone lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stone lands a glancing blow to the side of Barretto's head.
Barretto slips a jab and a cross from Stone.
The fighters circling - Stone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stone misses the shot to the body.
Stone throws a lazy right hand but Barretto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stone throws an off balance right hand
and Barretto counters with a left to the body.
Stone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone lands a jab to Barretto's midsection.
Barretto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Barretto swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stone gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good work by Stone as he checks the leg kick.
Stone scores with a jab to the body.
Stone misses with a head kick.
Barretto cracks Stone with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Stone looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Barretto finish him?
Stone is rocked!
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!
Barretto swings for the body but Stone moves out of range.
Stone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stone takes a swing at Barretto's ribcage but misses.
Stone catches Barretto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stone tries to clinch but Barretto is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barretto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barretto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Barretto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stone.
Barretto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stone can pounce on him.
Stone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barretto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stone dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barretto. That did some damage!
Barretto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stone throws a head kick but Barretto moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Barretto.
Barretto lands a lovely overhand right.
An inside leg kick lands from Barretto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Roque Barretto will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stone throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barretto counters with a straight right hand.
Barretto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barretto misses with a low kick.
Stone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stone fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stone throws an off balance right hand
and Barretto counters with a leg kick.
Stone scores with a jab to the head.
Stone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barretto was well out of range. Poor timing from Stone.
Stone throws a nice looking combination but Barretto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Roque Barretto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barretto moves out of range of the strikes.
Ben Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stone scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barretto throws a leg kick which misses Stone's front leg but catches the back leg as Stone tries to avoid it.
Stone throws a nice looking combination but Barretto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stone looks to land a left hand but Barretto moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone is looking to land body kicks.
Barretto throws a hook to the side of Stone's head but Stone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barretto works Stone's body with a nice hook.
Stone throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Barretto was covering up waiting for the punch and Stone finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Barretto seems keen to control Stone's posture.
Stone is looking to work some ground and pound but Barretto has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barretto is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stone stopping the sweep attempt from Barretto.
Barretto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Stone wants to pass the guard but Barretto is keeping the position.
Stone trying to control but Barretto is working from the bottom.
Stone stopping the sweep attempt from Barretto.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Barretto swinging wildly here.
Nice body kick from Barretto.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barretto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stone can pounce on him.
Stone walks into a left hand.
Stone throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Barretto.
Stone throws a series of punches but Barretto moves out of range.
Stone walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stone looks to score with a jab to the body but Barretto is just out of range.
Stone lands with a nice body punch.
Stone throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barretto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stone on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oh Stone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stone blocks the body kick.
Stone seems to have got his legs back now.
Stone scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stone takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A cross from Stone lands.
Good standup being displayed there by Stone as he connects with a hook.
Stone slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stone.
Stone throws a jab but it's blocked by Barretto.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stone, as that shot connected.
Stone on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barretto. Barretto obviously looking to wear him down.
Stone throws a jab when Barretto was well out of range.
Barretto tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stone avoids the body shot from Barretto.
Stone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stone takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stone lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stone.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Stone.
Jab, jab by Stone - just one landing.
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 Ben Stone will probably get the nod.
That's time! Stone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barretto manages to avoid it.
Barretto on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Stone throws a low kick but Barretto moves out of range easily.
Stone throws a sloppy head kick
and Barretto counters with a single leg into guard. Stone didn't expect that.
Stone wants to sweep but no luck.
Barretto advances position into side control!
Stone is being controlled here.
Barretto's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stone struggling a bit here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Roque Barretto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stone is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Barretto off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barretto is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Barretto breaks Stone's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Stone wants to sweep here but Barretto controlling him for the moment.
Stone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barretto trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.
Barretto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone is trying to control the position but Barretto postures up.
Barretto seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Barretto preventing the sweep.
Stone looking to control.
Barretto controlling from the top position.
Stone trying to keep a closed guard but Barretto is proving a slippery customer.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because Ben Stone wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Barretto throws a leg kick which misses Stone's front leg but catches the back leg as Stone tries to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barretto catches Stone with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barretto throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barretto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stone.
Barretto walks into a straight right hand from Stone.
Barretto misses with a series of wild punches.
Stone just misses with a punch to the body.
Stone lunges at Barretto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barretto's hand.
Barretto misses with a low kick.
Barretto takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Stone lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stone misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stone thuds a left hand into Barretto's body.
Stone on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stone misses with a kick to the body.
Barretto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stone.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barretto.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barretto scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barretto throws a body punch but Stone moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stone takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barretto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barretto was well out of range. Poor timing from Stone.
Stone throws a leg kick
and Barretto counters with a takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roque Barretto really dominated that round.
That's time! Stone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stone thuds a left hand into Barretto's body.
Barretto avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stone's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barretto connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stone scrambles back to his feet.
Stone misses with a looping left.
Barretto walks into a left hand.
Barretto avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Barretto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stone circles away quickly and effectively.
Stone swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barretto counters with an outside leg kick.
Stone scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barretto in his tracks.
Barretto connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stone.
Stone takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stone defending well as Barretto loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone misses with a wild combination.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A head kick misses from Barretto.
Stone connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barretto momentarily.
Stone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barretto's sensitive parts.
Barretto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stone connects with a body shot that sends Barretto's belly button to the back.
Barretto blocks a head kick by Stone.
Stone misses with a series of wild punches.
Barretto connects with a body shot that sends Stone's belly button to the back.
A left lands for Barretto.
Barretto cracks the inside of Stone's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone misses with a body kick.
Barretto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stone circles away quickly and effectively.
Barretto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barretto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stone.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stone fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Barretto defending well as Stone loads up on a big left hand.
Barretto takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Stone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stone lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stone moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stone looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone is keen to just control but Barretto is a slippery customer.
Barretto is looking for a sweep. Stone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barretto keeps working.
Barretto is holding on to half guard well.
Barretto won't allow Stone to pass to mount.
Barretto is trying to get back to full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Stone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barretto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barretto is looking for a sweep. Stone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barretto gets back to full guard.
Barretto pulls Stone in to control the position.
Stone trying to control but Barretto is working from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Ben Stone wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Barretto just misses with a punch to the body.
Barretto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Barretto slips under a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barretto is looking to slow Stone down with leg kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Stone.
Barretto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stone scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ben Stone will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
That kick from Stone tenderised Barretto's leg. Barretto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stone misses with an uppercut. Barretto saw that one coming.
Stone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stone throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barretto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barretto with a hook.
No joy there for Stone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stone just misses with a punch to the body.
Barretto looks to land a right hand but Stone moved out of range.
Barretto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stone lands a jab to the nose.
Barretto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Barretto throws a body punch but Stone moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
An inside leg kick lands from Barretto.
Stone with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stone thows a body shot but no joy.
Stone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barretto manages to avoid it.
Barretto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stone doesn't seem bothered though.
Barretto lands a jab.
Stone just misses with a punch to the body.
Barretto has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Stone.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stone. That's going to slow Barretto down.
A nice combination there by Barretto.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barretto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stone moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone looks to land a left hand but Barretto moved out of range nicely.
Stone looks to land a body kick but Barretto moved away.
Stone throws a series of punches but Barretto avoids them all with ease.
Stone moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Barretto ducks under a wild hook from Stone.
Stone throws a head kick but Barretto moves out of range.
Stone tries to land a leg kick but Barretto saw it coming and moves away.
A jab from Stone misses.
Stone swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barretto.
Stone throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barretto closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barretto wants to take a breather but Stone is having none of it.
Stone is trying to control but can't.
Stone tries to get to full guard but Barretto has control of the leg.
Barretto is trying to control. Stone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Barretto prevents Stone from improving his position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Stone is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Barretto is tapping! Great win for Stone!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ben Stone!
Ben Stone retains his welterweight title!
Ben Stone thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Roque Barretto was interviewed post fight and said 'Get outta my face'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dante Evangelisti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dragon Slayer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evangelisti's entrance music is Hunting For Death. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dante Evangelisti!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dragon Slayer!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Slayer misses.
Slayer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Evangelisti misses with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Slayer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Evangelisti has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Evangelisti and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Slayer swings widly with a right hand
and Evangelisti makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Slayer really felt that one!
Evangelisti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slayer manages to avoid it.
Slayer moves away from the strike by Evangelisti.
Slayer misses with an uppercut. Evangelisti saw that one coming.
Slayer slips a jab from Evangelisti.
Evangelisti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Evangelisti throws a head kick that misses.
Good work by Slayer as he checks the leg kick.
Evangelisti scores with a kick to the body.
Dante Evangelisti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evangelisti takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Evangelisti lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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!
Evangelisti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Slayer.
Evangelisti lands with a hook. Slayer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Slayer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Evangelisti just misses with a punch to the body.
Evangelisti checks a leg kick.
Slayer throws a head kick that Evangelisti semi-blocks.
It looks like Dante Evangelisti has been cut.
Evangelisti moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slayer is looking to chop away at Evangelisti's legs.
Slayer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Evangelisti.
Evangelisti misses with a looping left.
Evangelisti throws a leg kick which misses Slayer's front leg but catches the back leg as Slayer tries to avoid it.
Evangelisti misses with an uppercut.
Evangelisti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Evangelisti just misses with a punch to the body.
Evangelisti works Slayer's body with a nice hook.
Evangelisti misses with a hook. Slayer ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slayer throws a body punch but Evangelisti moves out of range.
Slayer moves out of range of the body kick from Evangelisti.
Slayer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Evangelisti throws an overhand right that lands on Slayer's shoulder, as Slayer tries to avoid the shot.
Slayer takes one to the chin there.
Slayer connects with a looping right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Slayer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Evangelisti 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.
Evangelisti throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Slayer takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Slayer misses with a hook.
Evangelisti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slayer.
Slayer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Evangelisti.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Evangelisti.
Evangelisti digs a good body shot into Slayer's ribs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Evangelisti.
Slayer moves out of range of the body kick from Evangelisti.
Slayer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Evangelisti can pounce on him.
Slayer ducks under a wild hook from Evangelisti.
Slayer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Slayer moves forwards but Evangelisti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Slayer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Evangelisti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Slayer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evangelisti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slayer.
Evangelisti throws a leg kick but Slayer checks it.
Evangelisti thuds a left hand into Slayer's body.
Slayer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Evangelisti.
That kick from Evangelisti tenderised Slayer's leg. Slayer is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slayer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Evangelisti.
Slayer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Evangelisti connects with a leg kick. Slayer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Slayer avoids the body shot from Evangelisti.
Evangelisti looks to land a body kick but Slayer moved away.
Evangelisti misses with an uppercut.
Evangelisti swings for the body but Slayer moves out of range.
Evangelisti takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Slayer blocks the body kick.
Evangelisti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slayer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Evangelisti looks to land a left hand but Slayer moved out of range nicely.
Evangelisti lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Slayer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Evangelisti.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Evangelisti lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Slayer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Slayer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Evangelisti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dante Evangelisti'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.
Evangelisti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slayer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Evangelisti scores with a nice right hand.
Evangelisti swinging wildly here.
Slayer just misses with a punch to the body.
Slayer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Evangelisti misses with a kick to the body.
A leg kick checked by Evangelisti.
Evangelisti throws out a loose jab but Slayer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slayer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Evangelisti's head backwards.
Slayer blocks a jab.
Slayer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Evangelisti's sensitive parts.
Slayer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evangelisti thuds a left hand into Slayer's body.
Slayer lands a jab.
Evangelisti scores with a jab to the jaw.
Slayer just misses with a punch to the body.
Evangelisti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Evangelisti ducks under a wild hook from Slayer.
Evangelisti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Slayer throws a solid leg kick but Evangelisti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Slayer.
Slayer has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Evangelisti throws a leg kick but Slayer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That kick from Evangelisti tenderised Slayer's leg. Slayer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Evangelisti lands a nice leg kick that just misses Slayer's sensitive parts.
Evangelisti throws a chopping leg kick but Slayer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Evangelisti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Slayer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice cross by Slayer.
Evangelisti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Evangelisti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Slayer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice cross by Evangelisti.
Slayer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Evangelisti.
Evangelisti connects with a body shot that sends Slayer's belly button to the back.
Slayer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Slayer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Evangelisti lands with a straight right. Slayer didn't see that one coming.
Evangelisti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Evangelisti thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evangelisti throws a nice outside leg kick.
Evangelisti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Slayer.
Slayer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Evangelisti.
Slayer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Evangelisti connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Slayer is looking to chop away at Evangelisti's legs.
Slayer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
An inside leg kick lands from Slayer.
Evangelisti throws a hook to the side of Slayer's head but Slayer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Evangelisti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Evangelisti goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Slayer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Evangelisti jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Evangelisti scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A solid leg kick lands there for Evangelisti.
Evangelisti missing with a left hand there. Slayer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Slayer misses.
Slayer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Slayer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Evangelisti moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Evangelisti throws the left hand but Slayer avoids the punch easily.
Evangelisti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A nice inside leg kick there by Slayer. That's going to slow Evangelisti down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Evangelisti smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Slayer doesn't manage to clinch there - Evangelisti circles away.
Evangelisti 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 second round but I would say that Dante Evangelisti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dante Evangelisti's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Slayer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Evangelisti.
Evangelisti throws a jab but it's blocked by Slayer.
Evangelisti scores with a nice head shot.
Evangelisti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slayer.
Slayer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Slayer.
Evangelisti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slayer manages to avoid it.
Slayer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Evangelisti throws out the jab.
Evangelisti throws a body kick that misses.
Slayer lands with a right hand.
Evangelisti will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Evangelisti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Slayer looks to land a body kick but Evangelisti moved away.
Slayer throws a right hand that Evangelisti ducks under and follows up with a left that Evangelisti also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evangelisti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Evangelisti connects with a high kick.
Evangelisti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Slayer.
A swing and a miss from Evangelisti.
Evangelisti swings widly with a right hand
and Evangelisti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Evangelisti throws a hook but Slayer avoids it easily.
Slayer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Evangelisti's calf.
Evangelisti misses with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Evangelisti checks a leg kick.
Evangelisti tries a head kick but it misses.
Slayer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slayer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Slayer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evangelisti turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Evangelisti scores with a jab to the jaw.
Evangelisti misses with a body shot.
Evangelisti misses with a wild body shot.
Evangelisti tries to clinch up
and Slayer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick from Evangelisti misses.
Evangelisti throws the left hand but Slayer avoids the punch easily.
Slayer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Evangelisti can pounce on him.
Slayer throws a shot from downtown. Evangelisti moves away and avoids it.
Evangelisti takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Slayer misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evangelisti looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Evangelisti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Slayer.
Slayer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Evangelisti lands with a cross.
Slayer staying out of range there.
Slayer misses with a body kick.
Slayer connects with the punch.
Slayer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Evangelisti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Evangelisti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slayer.
Nice straight punches there by Evangelisti. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Evangelisti.
Evangelisti misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evangelisti misses with a hook
and Slayer counters with a thumping low kick.
Evangelisti misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evangelisti takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Evangelisti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slayer moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Evangelisti.
Evangelisti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Slayer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice defenses there by Slayer.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Evangelisti - that will leave a mark!
Slayer lands with an uppercut that bounces Evangelisti off the cage and back into range.
No joy there for Slayer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Evangelisti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Slayer.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Slayer, right into the meat.
Evangelisti thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Dante Evangelisti did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Dante Evangelisti's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Evangelisti keeps the fight on the outside.
Evangelisti connects with a leg kick. Slayer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Evangelisti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Evangelisti does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Slayer misses with a hook. Evangelisti ducked under it nicely.
Slayer misses the shot to the body.
Evangelisti tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Slayer is able to avoid easily.
Slayer looks to land a body kick but Evangelisti moved away.
A clash of legs there as Slayer blocks the low kick.
Evangelisti misses with an uppercut.
Slayer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Evangelisti counters with a low kick, right behind Slayer 's knee.
Evangelisti moves out of range of the body kick.
Slayer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slayer blocks a jab.
Slayer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Slayer loads up on a big right hand but Evangelisti slips the punch.
Slayer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Evangelisti thuds his right hand into Slayer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Evangelisti checks the leg kick nicely there.
Slayer throws a big shot that misses.
Evangelisti goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Slayer lands a right hook to the body.
Evangelisti misses with a series of wild punches.
Slayer throws a push kick but Evangelisti slaps the foot to one side.
Evangelisti moves into range and clinches up with Slayer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slayer misses with a punch to the body.
Evangelisti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Evangelisti swings wildly with an uppercut but Slayer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slayer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Evangelisti backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Slayer as Evangelisti tries to tie him up.
Evangelisti wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Slayer swings wildly with an uppercut but Evangelisti uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Slayer fails to land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Good body shot from Evangelisti.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Evangelisti misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slayer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Slayer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Evangelisti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Evangelisti lands with a kick to the temple. Slayer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Evangelisti moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Evangelisti misses with a jab to the body
and Slayer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Evangelisti.
Slayer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Evangelisti.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evangelisti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Evangelisti misses with a low kick.
Slayer tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Slayer throws a body punch but Evangelisti moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Evangelisti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Slayer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Slayer checks a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Evangelisti darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Slayer defending well as Evangelisti loads up on a big left hand.
Slayer moves out of range as Evangelisti strikes.
Evangelisti throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Evangelisti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slayer was well out of range. Poor timing from Evangelisti.
Evangelisti with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Evangelisti takes a swing at Slayer's ribcage but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slayer misses the shot to the body.
Slayer on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Evangelisti fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Evangelisti had his way with Dragon Slayer in that round.
The cut man is working on Dante Evangelisti's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Evangelisti scores with a hook.
Dragon Slayer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Evangelisti misses with a head kick.
Evangelisti throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Evangelisti moves away from the strike by Slayer.
A left and a right from Evangelisti both land. Nice combination.
Evangelisti lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Evangelisti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Evangelisti closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Slayer is rocked!
Slayer throws a jab when Evangelisti was well out of range.
Slayer is still on wobbly legs! Can Evangelisti finish him?
Evangelisti throws a combination that misses
and Slayer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Evangelisti swings away with a body shot that misses
and Slayer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Slayer seems to have recovered his senses.
Dante Evangelisti is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Evangelisti.
Some wild striking there from Evangelisti.
Sloppy strikes from Evangelisti. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evangelisti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Slayer.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A head kick by Evangelisti misses
and Slayer counters with a nice low kick that buckles Evangelisti's knee momentarily.
Slayer takes the fight into the clinch.
Evangelisti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Evangelisti working aggressively here.
Evangelisti working hard to break the clinch.
Evangelisti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Slayer.
Slayer tries a body shot but Evangelisti blocks it.
Slayer throws a head punch that misses.
Slayer lands with a left to the head.
Slayer misses with the head strike.
Slayer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evangelisti manages to break the clinch.
Slayer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Evangelisti misses with a body shot.
Evangelisti misses with a straight left.
Slayer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evangelisti throws a hook but Slayer blocks it.
Evangelisti misses with the combination.
Slayer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Evangelisti.
Slayer connects with an inside leg kick.
Evangelisti thuds a left hand into Slayer's body.
Evangelisti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Evangelisti wants to land a leg kick but Slayer is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evangelisti lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Evangelisti misses with a body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Evangelisti. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Evangelisti.
Slayer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Evangelisti. Evangelisti obviously looking to wear him down.
Evangelisti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Slayer. Slayer obviously looking to wear him down.
Evangelisti throws a nice head kick!
Evangelisti throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Slayer.
Evangelisti looks for the body kick but Slayer saw that one coming.
Slayer defending well as Evangelisti loads up on a big left hand.
Evangelisti looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Evangelisti slips under a jab from Slayer.
Evangelisti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evangelisti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good work by Evangelisti as he checks the leg kick.
Evangelisti takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Slayer cracks Evangelisti with a right hand to the side of the head.
Evangelisti misses with a kick to the body.
Slayer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Evangelisti.
Nice uppercut lands for Slayer. That snapped Evangelisti's head back.
Evangelisti shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Evangelisti misses with a looping left.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Evangelisti misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Slayer counter with a right hand.
Evangelisti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slayer moves away.
Evangelisti needs to keep his hands up - Slayer had a free shot at his head there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dante Evangelisti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Evangelisti has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Evangelisti!
Dante Evangelisti retains his middleweight title!
Dante Evangelisti took some time post fight to say the following; 'I'm back.'.
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