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CWFL 238 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arjan Haze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorenzo Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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193 lbs
18 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Arjan Haze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lorenzo Snow!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snow catches Haze with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Haze blocks a head kick by Snow.
Snow loads up on a big right hand but Haze slips the punch.
Haze misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Snow scores with a hook.
Snow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haze sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Snow throws a series of punches but Haze avoids them all with ease.
Snow tries a head kick but it misses.
Snow throws a head kick that misses.
Snow moves in looking to clinch but Haze pushes him off.
Snow throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow tries a low kick but Haze avoids it.
Haze gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Snow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Snow gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Snow stalling against the cage.
Snow lands an uppercut.
Haze has Snow pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Snow manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arjan Haze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haze avoids the elbow strike from Snow, against the cage.
A short left from Snow.
Snow lands a nice elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Snow lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Haze or not.
Haze tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Snow just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nice elbow from Snow.
Snow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hazes head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Snow - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Snow lands a hook that snaps the head of Haze backwards.
Haze is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Haze backwards.
Oh Haze is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Snow struggles to land a body shot inside as Haze controls his hands.
Snow is leaning against Haze and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Snow drops Haze onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Haze is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Snow looking to throw knees to the head but Haze is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow cracks Haze with a nice body shot.
Snow creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Haze with a big uppercut! Haze tries to clinch up but Snow pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Haze to the mat! Haze covers up and Snow unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lorenzo Snow!
After winning the bout, Lorenzo Snow thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yokida Matae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Curtis Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jones's choice of entrance music: Lacuna Coil - Without Fear. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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262 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yokida Matae!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Curtis Jones!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matae takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matae manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matae throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Matae misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matae connects with a looping right hand.
Jones lands a head shot.
Jones swings for the body but Matae moves out of range.
Matae connects with a body shot.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matae misses with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matae ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jones.
Jones blocks a leg kick.
Matae scores with a hook.
Matae throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Matae.
It looks like Yokida Matae has been cut.
Matae throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Matae misses with a right hand
and Jones counters with a nice low kick that buckles Matae's knee momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jones lands a lovely overhand right.
Matae doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to land a leg kick but Matae saw it coming and moves away.
A low kick from Jones misses
and Matae counters with an outside leg kick.
Matae gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matae was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Matae drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
A short uppercut from Matae.
Jones blocks a body shot from Matae.
Matae can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Matae works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matae.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matae's elbow.
Matae lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Matae lands with a left to the head.
Jones has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Matae swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Matae.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matae breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matae looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Matae connects with a high kick.
Donk. Matae catches Jones right on the button with a cross.
Matae is looking to wear down Jones with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Matae circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Jones tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Matae wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yokida Matae!
Yokida Matae bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Darnielle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duece Delta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Delta's choice of entrance music: the tough guy song. Duece Delta struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. John Darnielle could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Duece Delta's chin.
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203 lbs
19 - 20 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Darnielle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Duece Delta!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delta shoots for a takedown but Darnielle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Darnielle lands a leg kick that knocks Delta off balance momentarily.
Darnielle bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Delta shoots in and drives through. Darnielle sprawls well.
Darnielle lands a slapping body shot.
Delta shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Darnielle sprawls well. Darnielle wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Delta gets slowly back to his feet.
John Darnielle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duece Delta.
Delta walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Darnielle gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Delta tries for a takedown but Darnielle manages to get underhooks.
Darnielle misses with a punch to the body.
Darnielle lands a shot to the body.
Delta looks winded!
A short right from Darnielle on the inside.
Darnielle scores with a shoulder strike.
Darnielle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Darnielle.
Darnielle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Delta backwards.
Darnielle lands with a right to the head.
Delta is rocked!
Delta drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Darnielle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Delta is still on wobbly legs! Can Darnielle finish him?
Darnielle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darnielle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Darnielle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Delta.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Darnielle.
Darnielle lands a knee to the body.
Darnielle scores with a hook to the body.
Darnielle lands with a light punch inside.
Darnielle putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Delta in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darnielle gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Darnielle digs a right hand underneath Delta's ribcage. Delta let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Darnielle lands with a light punch inside.
Darnielle crunches a lovely knee into Delta's ribcage.
Darnielle presses Delta against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Darnielle lands with a light punch inside.
Darnielle misses with a body punch.
Darnielle working the clinch nicely. Delta is working for position but Darnielle cracks him with a big knee to the head! Delta crumples up against the cage and Darnielle lands two more shots before the ref can save Delta! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). John Darnielle!
After winning the bout, John Darnielle thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Grace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Rosenthal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grace comes to the cage accompanied by Doggystyle - Snoop Dogg. Frank Rosenthal has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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23 - 12 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Grace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Rosenthal !
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grace takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rosenthal ducks right into an uppercut from Grace.
It looks like Frank Rosenthal has been cut.
Grace buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Max Grace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grace.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grace ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rosenthal moves away.
Grace throws a hook to the side of Rosenthal 's head but Rosenthal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rosenthal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grace misses with a looping left.
Grace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rosenthal manages to avoid it.
Rosenthal takes a swing at Grace's ribcage but misses.
Rosenthal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grace.
Grace lands with a nice body punch.
Rosenthal wants to clinch up but Grace keeps it at a distance.
Donk. Rosenthal catches Grace right on the button with a cross.
Rosenthal connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Grace is looking to wear down Rosenthal with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosenthal gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rosenthal sizes up Grace with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Grace looks to score with a jab to the body but Rosenthal is just out of range.
Rosenthal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rosenthal avoids the body shot from Grace.
Rosenthal closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rosenthal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rosenthal thows a body shot but no joy.
Rosenthal blocks a jab.
Rosenthal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grace misses with an uppercut. Rosenthal saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grace manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rosenthal on his heels. He'll look to pass Rosenthal 's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rosenthal wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rosenthal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grace trying to control but Rosenthal is working from the bottom.
Grace engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rosenthal looking for a sweep. Not yet Rosenthal , not yet.
Rosenthal keeping moving, preventing Grace from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Max Grace just wasn't active enough.
Rosenthal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grace swings for the body but Rosenthal moves out of range.
Rosenthal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grace.
Rosenthal lands an overhand right.
Grace misses with a right hand
and Rosenthal counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rosenthal struggles to land a body shot inside as Grace controls his hands.
Rosenthal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rosenthal digs a right hand underneath Grace's ribcage. Grace let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rosenthal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grace goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grace misses with the head strike.
Rosenthal prevents a body shot from Grace.
Good body shot from Rosenthal .
Rosenthal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rosenthal tries a body shot but Grace blocks it.
Rosenthal misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosenthal throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rosenthal .
Grace tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rosenthal 's elbow.
Rosenthal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grace looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Grace struggles to land a body shot inside as Rosenthal controls his hands.
Rosenthal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grace tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grace misses with a punch on the inside.
Rosenthal lands with a left to the head.
Rosenthal lands a body shot.
Grace misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rosenthal tries a body shot but Grace blocks it.
Grace misses with a body punch.
Rosenthal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grace misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grace misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Grace dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Rosenthal 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rosenthal scores with a jab.
Grace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rosenthal was well out of range. Poor timing from Grace.
Rosenthal takes a swing at Grace's ribcage but misses.
Rosenthal is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Grace throws the left hand but Rosenthal avoids the punch easily.
Rosenthal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rosenthal lands a nice shot to the body.
Grace scores with a nice right hand.
Grace ducks right into an uppercut from Rosenthal .
Grace takes one to the side of the head.
Grace lands with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A cross from Grace lands.
Rosenthal looks to score with a jab to the body but Grace is just out of range.
Max Grace is winning the standup battle so far.
Rosenthal avoids the body shot from Grace.
Grace scores with a sloppy right hand. Rosenthal should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosenthal tries to clinch but Grace is having none of it.
Grace throws an overhand right that lands on Rosenthal 's shoulder, as Rosenthal tries to avoid the shot.
A combination from Rosenthal does no damage.
Rosenthal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grace paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grace misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rosenthal .
Grace throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grace misses with an uppercut
and Rosenthal counters by clinching up.
Grace throws a punch but it's blocked by Rosenthal .
Grace escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rosenthal scores with a jab to the body.
Grace scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rosenthal connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Grace momentarily.
Rosenthal stuns Grace with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rosenthal connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grace stuns Rosenthal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rosenthal scores with a shot to the body.
Grace scores with a jab to the body.
Rosenthal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rosenthal lands with a cross.
Grace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rosenthal manages to avoid it.
A left lands for Rosenthal .
Rosenthal misses with a wild combination.
Grace just misses with a punch to the body.
Rosenthal wants to clinch up but Grace keeps it at a distance.
Grace with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rosenthal to score with a decent uppercut.
Grace takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosenthal slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A combination from Rosenthal does no damage.
Grace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rosenthal was well out of range. Poor timing from Grace.
Grace shoots in and drives through. Rosenthal sprawls well.
Grace takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rosenthal moves away from the strike by Grace.
Rosenthal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grace stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rosenthal lands with a good body shot.
Rosenthal scores with the left hand. Grace knows he should have avoided that one.
Grace misses with an uppercut
and Rosenthal counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rosenthal .
Grace looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rosenthal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rosenthal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grace misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Grace.
Frank Rosenthal seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rosenthal lands with a short shot to the head.
Grace presses Rosenthal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rosenthal .
Good body shot from Rosenthal .
Grace is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rosenthal is keeping busy.
Rosenthal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rosenthal lands a shoulder strike.
Rosenthal lands a hook that snaps the head of Grace backwards.
Rosenthal has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Grace looking to slow down the pace here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rosenthal misses with the head strike.
Grace misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Rosenthal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Rosenthal 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Rosenthal moves forwards but Grace connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Rosenthal . Those never looked like landing.
Rosenthal stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rosenthal is looking to clinch.
Grace misses with a hook to the body
and Rosenthal counters by moving into the clinch.
Grace goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grace manages to break the clinch.
Rosenthal throws a body punch but Grace moves out of range.
Rosenthal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rosenthal lands a really nice looking cross but Grace seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grace keeps the fight on the outside.
Rosenthal connects with a right hand. Grace shakes it off.
Grace looks to score with a jab to the body but Rosenthal is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosenthal lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab by Rosenthal .
Rosenthal lands a nice shot to the body.
Grace drops his hands momentarily and Rosenthal takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rosenthal tries to clinch up but Grace circles away and keeps his distance.
Rosenthal just misses with a punch to the body.
Grace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grace misses with a straight right.
Grace misses with a body shot
and Rosenthal moves into the clinch.
Grace prevents a body shot from Rosenthal .
Grace can't find room to land a body shot as Rosenthal controls the action.
Grace tries for a takedown but Rosenthal manages to get underhooks.
Rosenthal scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grace tries to work over Rosenthal 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rosenthal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rosenthal .
Grace misses with some punches.
Rosenthal can't find room to land a body shot as Grace controls the action.
Rosenthal lands a hook that snaps the head of Grace backwards.
Rosenthal lands a right hand.
Rosenthal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grace takes a shot to the head.
Grace misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grace.
Rosenthal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rosenthal prevents a body shot from Grace.
Grace breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rosenthal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grace swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice body punch from Rosenthal .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosenthal tries to clinch but Grace moves out of range.
Rosenthal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rosenthal scores with a one two! Grace had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grace. Rosenthal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grace misses the shot to the body.
Rosenthal dodges the punch combination from Grace.
Rosenthal feints a jab promting Grace to slip. Rosenthal then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Grace slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Grace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rosenthal was well out of range. Poor timing from Grace.
Rosenthal closes the distance and clinches.
Grace tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grace.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rosenthal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rosenthal misses with a body punch.
Grace misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Grace fails to land.
Grace lands a right hand.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rosenthal blocks a body shot from Grace.
Grace breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rosenthal manages to avoid it.
Grace looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grace takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rosenthal fails to land with a series of punches.
Grace swings for the body but Rosenthal moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Rosenthal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rosenthal 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Rosenthal !
Frank Rosenthal spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Soprano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Morgernstern (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soprano comes to the cage accompanied by Got Yourself a Gun . The crowd seem to be enjoying Morgernstern's choice of entrance music: Gasellit - Kiittämätön nilkki . The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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215 lbs
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219 lbs
10 - 3 - 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
30 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tony Soprano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Morgernstern!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soprano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Soprano throws a sloppy head kick
and Morgernstern counters with a nice body kick.
Morgernstern moves in looking to clinch but Soprano pushes him off.
Soprano misses with a combination
and Morgernstern makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Soprano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morgernstern moves away.
Soprano stuns Morgernstern with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Soprano avoids the body shot from Morgernstern.
Soprano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Soprano is looking to land body kicks.
Morgernstern misses with a low kick.
Morgernstern fails with a takedown attempt.
Tony Soprano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soprano scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgernstern has a takedown stuffed.
Soprano thows a body kick. Morgernstern tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Soprano feints and then cracks Morgernstern's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Morgernstern down.
Soprano bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Soprano feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Morgernstern's calf.
Soprano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morgernstern takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Soprano thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Morgernstern if he has to take too many more of those.
Soprano throws the left hand but Morgernstern avoids the punch easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab by Soprano.
Morgernstern ducks under a wild hook from Soprano.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgernstern has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Morgernstern there as he acknowledges the shot.
Some wild striking there from Morgernstern.
Morgernstern moves out of range of the body kick.
Morgernstern walks into a stiff left hand from Soprano.
Morgernstern keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Soprano feints and then cracks Morgernstern's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Morgernstern down.
Soprano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morgernstern throws a left and a right that both miss
and Soprano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Soprano misses the shot to the body.
Soprano thows a body shot but no joy.
Morgernstern shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Soprano is trying to defend but Morgernstern finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Soprano tries to get to full guard but Morgernstern has control of the leg.
Morgernstern thows a huge punch but Soprano dodges it nicely.
Soprano looks like he's trying to stand up.
Morgernstern has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
BOOM! Morgernstern connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Soprano tries to reverse the position but Morgernstern maintains control.
Soprano tries to hold on but Morgernstern pushes him away.
Morgernstern putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soprano is squirming around, avoiding Morgernstern's attempts to control the action.
Morgernstern has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Morgernstern lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgernstern trying to control but Soprano is having none of it.
Morgernstern unloads with some shots from mount but Soprano bucks and avoids them well.
Soprano keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Soprano wants to hold on but Morgernstern pushes him away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Soprano is trying desperately to improve position.
Morgernstern working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Soprano turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Morgernstern off and cradles Soprano's limp body as Morgernstern celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Matt Morgernstern!
A relieved looking Matt Morgernstern thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Ripgut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Blaylock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blaylock has chosen Head Like a Hole as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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225 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Sean Ripgut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dirk Blaylock!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ripgut shoots for a takedown but Blaylock saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ripgut is trying hard to land a takedown here. Blaylock sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Blaylock misses with a left hand
and Ripgut makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Blaylock lands a big shot that drops Ripgut! Can he finish him?
It looks like Sean Ripgut has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ripgut pulls Blaylock in to control the position.
Blaylock trying to control the position from guard on top but Ripgut is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blaylock throws a big right hand that misses.
Blaylock throws a big elbow that misses.
Ripgut is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blaylock controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ripgut fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Ripgut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blaylock. Ripgut does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Ripgut. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Blaylock throws the left hand but Ripgut avoids the punch easily.
Ripgut moves out of range as Blaylock strikes.
Blaylock drops Ripgut with a big left hand and mounts him. Ripgut is in big trouble!
Ripgut is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blaylock lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Ripgut! Blaylock sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Ripgut and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dirk Blaylock!
Dirk Blaylock took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ultra Fight Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robert Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sunny Supernova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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180 lbs
29 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robert Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sunny Supernova!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Supernova swivels and escapes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Supernova.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
Smith looks for a takedown but Supernova sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Supernova defends it nicely.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Supernova sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Supernova fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Supernova circles away from the clinch attempt
and Supernova makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Supernova connects with a nice looking jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Supernova lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
Supernova stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Supernova jabs at Smith's body.
Smith is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Sunny Supernova is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Supernova lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Robert Smith has been cut.
Supernova circles away from the clinch attempt
and Supernova counters with a head kick. That will keep Smith thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Supernova scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
Smith takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Supernova lands a big head kick that sends Smith tumbling to the mat! Supernova takes a step backwards and waves Smith back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Smith is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Supernova lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Supernova.
Supernova clinches.
Supernova dips a shoulder and cracks Smith with a mighty uppercut! Smith falls back against the cage and Supernova unloads with a barrage of strikes! Smith 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 - Supernova screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sunny Supernova!
Post fight, Sunny Supernova took to the microphone: 'Out of retirement and back to knocking punks the f*** out. This guy thought he was tough, but I'm back baby and I'm coming for everyone so don't talk shit. I BEAT THE CHAMPION, AND NOW I AM THE CHAMPION AGAIN. Bring it on whoever, whos next what!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Omega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stark comes to the cage accompanied by Cmon Feel The Noise. 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 Thor Omega was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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39
211 lbs
38 - 15 - 0 |
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32
190 lbs
25 - 12 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thor Omega!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stark wants to clinch.
Stark is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Omega.
Omega blocks a head kick by Stark.
Omega throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stark connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thomas Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stark moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Thor Omega has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Omega's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stark under the eye.
Nice body kick from Omega.
Stark looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Omega lands with a shot to the body.
Stark tries a head kick but it misses.
Stark misses with an uppercut.
Stark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stark throws the kick towards the body but Omega avoids it.
Omega connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
An inside leg kick lands from Omega.
Omega jabs Stark to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omega tries to work over Stark's front leg with a kick but Stark checks it.
Stark throws a head kick but Omega moves out of range.
Omega throws a nice outside leg kick.
Omega moves into range and connects with a jab.
Omega misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Omega cracks the inside of Stark's front leg.
Omega cracks Stark with an open hand slap.
Stark throws a nice head kick!
Omega defending well as Stark loads up on a big left hand.
Stark misses with a leg kick.
Stark looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Omega throws a jab but it's blocked by Stark.
Omega turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Omega fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stark on the side of the head.
Stark takes one on the button.
Stark just misses with a punch to the body.
Stark looks to land a body kick but Omega moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark tries to clinch
and Omega counters with an outside leg kick.
Stark buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from Stark misses.
Stark throws a body punch but Omega moves out of range.
Stark punishes Omega's body with a nice straight punch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Omega checks a leg kick.
Omega clobbers Stark with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Omega lands a body shot.
Stark slips under a jab.
Stark is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Omega.
Omega misses with a leg kick.
Omega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stark.
Stark misses with a hook. Omega ducked under it nicely.
Omega is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stark.
Omega fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stark is out of range.
Omega staying out of range there.
Omega uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omega tries to land a front kick but Stark steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stark has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Omega finds it's way round the side to connect with Stark's head.
Omega lands with an uppercut that bounces Stark off the cage and back into range.
Stark thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Omega if he has to take too many more of those.
Stark blocks a low kick nicely.
A big right from Stark misses.
Stark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stark chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Omega can pounce on him.
Omega cracks Stark with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stark throws a low kick, looking for Omega's leg but Omega calmly moves out of range.
Omega turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Omega looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stark uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Omega.
Omega lands a high kick!
Stark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stark with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omega is looking to land body kicks.
Stark is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Omega circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stark lands a nice leg kick that just misses Omega's sensitive parts.
Omega misses with a looping left.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stark checks a leg kick.
Stark tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Omega is able to avoid easily.
Omega scores with a hook.
Omega tries to land a leg kick but Stark saw it coming and moves away.
Stark tries a head kick but it misses.
Stark lands with a shot to the body.
Omega throws a hook but Stark avoids it easily.
Omega is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A leg kick checked by Omega.
Stark missing with a left hand there. Omega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Stark.
Stark just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Omega dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thor Omega's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Omega throws a good cross that connects.
Omega's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stark connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Omega scrambles back to his feet.
Omega avoids the head kick by Stark.
Stark fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Omega is out of range.
Omega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stark.
Omega throws a quick inside leg kick.
Omega connects with a jab.
Omega blocks the body kick.
Thor Omega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Omega misses the jab.
Stark tries to close the distance and clinch up but Omega swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from Stark.
Omega feints and then cracks Stark's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stark down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Omega throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stark's head.
Omega connects with an inside leg kick.
Omega lands with an uppercut that bounces Stark off the cage and back into range.
Stark is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stark blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omega throws a leg kick which misses Stark's front leg but catches the back leg as Stark tries to avoid it.
Omega throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stark drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Omega tries a head kick but it misses.
Omega lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Omega slips a jab from Stark.
Omega throws a right hand that misses
and Omega takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stark misses with a leg kick.
Stark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Omega.
Stark just misses with a punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Omega.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stark blocks a leg kick.
Omega delivers a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Omega scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stark doesn't seem bothered though.
Donk. Omega catches Stark right on the button with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark moves out of range of the body kick.
Omega buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Omega checks a leg kick.
Omega thuds his shin into the meat of Stark's side.
Omega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stark throws out the jab.
Omega looks to land a right hand but Stark moved out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Omega.
Stark looks to land a combination. Omega sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stark blocks the body kick.
Omega darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Omega throws a solid leg kick but Stark takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Omega.
Stark thows a body kick. Omega tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Stark lands with a nice body punch.
Omega keeps Stark at a distance using the push kick.
Stark has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Omega finds it's way round the side to connect with Stark's head.
Stark attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stark throws a series of strikes that have Omega backpedaling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Omega, right into the meat.
That kick from Omega tenderised Stark's leg. Stark is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stark misses with a body kick.
Omega lands with a straight right. Stark didn't see that one coming.
That kick from Omega tenderised Stark's leg. Stark is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stark throws a push kick but Omega slaps the foot to one side.
Omega throws a head kick that misses.
Stark blocks the body kick.
Stark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Omega lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Stark.
Some wild striking there from Omega.
Stark lands with an uppercut that bounces Omega off the cage and back into range.
Stark on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Omega scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Omega, right into the meat.
An inside leg kick lands from Omega.
Omega looks for the body kick but Stark saw that one coming.
Omega connects with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Omega.
Stark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stark throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stark takes one to the side of the head.
Omega lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stark takes a step back to recover.
Omega misses with a leg kick.
Omega takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stark looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A low kick from Stark is predictable there
and Omega makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Omega lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stark looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Omega showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thor Omega'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.
A jab lands there for Omega.
Stark dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Omega. That did some damage!
Stark throws a big shot that misses.
Stark looks to clinch
and Omega counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stark checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Omega connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stark's hands.
Omega defending well as Stark loads up on a big left hand.
Omega throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stark connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stark tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Omega manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Stark might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Stark.
Omega slips a straight right by Stark.
Omega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stark throws out the jab.
Omega throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Stark will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stark takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Omega pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stark is out of range and Omega settles back down.
Stark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omega throws a front kick that sends Stark stumbling back into the cage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Omega. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Stark moves to clinch but Omega breaks away
and Omega counters with a straight right hand.
Omega scores with a sloppy right hand. Stark should have avoided that one.
Omega throws a leg kick but Stark sees it coming and moves out of range.
Omega feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stark's calf.
Omega checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stark takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Omega with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Omega lands a jab to Stark's midsection.
Omega ducks under a wild hook from Stark.
Omega cracks Stark with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A clash of legs there as Stark blocks the low kick.
Stark wants to land a leg kick but Omega is out of range.
Omega feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stark's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omega feints and then cracks Stark's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stark down.
Stark scores with a head kick.
Stark has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Omega.
Stark takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stark ducks under a wild hook from Omega.
Omega tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Omega. That's going to slow Stark down.
Omega feints and then cracks Stark's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stark down.
Omega slips a jab and a cross from Stark.
Stark tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Omega manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stark misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Omega.
Stark rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Omega moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Omega scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark tries to work over Omega's front leg with a kick but Omega checks it.
Omega swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Omega throws a head kick that misses.
Stark jabs Omega to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Omega. Beautiful body shot.
Stark pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good leg kick by Omega there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Omega punishes Stark's body with a nice straight punch.
Omega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Omega throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stark misses with a body kick.
Stark takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Omega throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Omega throws a head kick that misses.
Stark tries to clinch up but Omega circles away and keeps his distance.
A thudding body kick lands there by Stark!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stark lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A big right from Stark misses.
Stark lands with an overhand left.
Omega scores with a decent looking hook.
A slow jab from Omega misses its intended target.
Omega throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A shot to the liver by Omega. Beautiful body shot.
Omega checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stark throws a hook to the side of Omega's head but Omega sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Omega chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stark throws a low kick but Omega avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Omega looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Omega cracks Stark with a right hand to the side of the head.
No joy there for Stark, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Omega feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stark's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Omega really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thor Omega's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Some bone on bone action there as Stark checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Omega moves out of range of the strikes.
Omega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Omega throws an overhand right that lands on Stark's shoulder, as Stark tries to avoid the shot.
Stark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stark moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Omega throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stark's head.
Omega avoids the head kick by Stark.
Omega will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stark displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Omega throws out the jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Stark.
Stark has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Omega.
Stark listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A leg kick checked by Stark.
Stark throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Stark throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good shot there by Stark.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omega bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No joy there for Stark, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Omega throws a hook to the side of Stark's head but Stark sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Omega turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Omega with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Omega walks into a straight right hand from Stark.
Stark lands a nice hook to Omega's body. Omega takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stark takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stark. Omega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice jab there from Omega.
Omega takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Omega swings for the body but Stark moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Stark. Those never looked like landing.
Stark is looking to slow Omega down with leg kicks.
Omega lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Omega lands a glancing blow to the side of Stark's head.
Stark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Omega moves away.
Omega throws a leg kick but Stark sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stark throws a quick inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Omega. Stark does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stark throws a leg kick but Omega sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Omega throws an overhand right that lands on Stark's shoulder, as Stark tries to avoid the shot.
Omega thumps Stark with a low kick.
Omega avoids the head kick by Stark.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stark looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stark tries to clinch but Omega is having none of it.
Stark walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Omega avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stark tries to clinch but Omega moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omega throws a leg kick but Stark moved away.
Omega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Omega on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stark displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Omega throws out the jab.
Omega avoids a kick to the body.
Omega lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Stark on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stark jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Omega bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stark's head.
Stark jabs at Omega's body.
Stark buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Omega lands with a nice body punch.
Stark throws a jab but it's blocked by Omega.
Stark slips a jab from Omega.
Nice uppercut lands for Stark. That snapped Omega's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stark.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Omega thumps Stark with a low kick.
Omega misses with a low kick.
Stark throws out a powerful jab.
A low kick from Omega is predictable there
and Stark counters with a straight right hand.
Omega loads up on a big right hand but Stark slips the punch.
Stark thows a body shot but no joy.
Omega tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stark is able to avoid easily.
Omega misses with a low kick.
Stark throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Omega fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stark has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Omega wants to land a leg kick but Stark is out of range.
Stark walks into a left hand.
Stark just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Stark misses its intended target.
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 Thomas Stark will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thor Omega's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Omega lands a high kick!
Stark wants to slow Omega down by chopping away at his legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Omega. That's going to slow Stark down.
Omega misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stark. Omega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Omega lands a head kick. Stark smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stark. That's going to slow Omega down.
Omega missing with a left hand there. Stark was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stark checks a leg kick.
Omega drops his hands momentarily and Stark takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Omega.
Stark misses with a wild body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Omega avoids the body shot from Stark.
Omega finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stark misses with a low kick.
Omega checks a low kick from Stark.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Omega.
Stark uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Omega.
Crunch! Omega slams his shin into Stark's torso.
Omega tries to bum rush Stark with a series of wild strikes but Stark uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An inside leg kick from Omega misses.
Stark misses with a kick to the body.
Nice cross by Omega.
Omega fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stark looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Omega looks to throw the jab but Stark is out of range.
Omega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stark walks forward, straight into a front kick from Omega.
Stark throws a body punch but Omega moves out of range.
Omega misses with a wild body shot.
Omega staying out of range there.
Stark takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thomas Stark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stark moves away from the strike by Omega.
Omega slips under a jab.
Omega throws the kick towards the body but Stark avoids it.
Stark showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Omega.
Omega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stark.
Omega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Omega 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 Stark has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stark and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A bone on bone clash there as Omega blocks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Stark.
Stark missing with a left hand there. Omega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stark takes a swing at Omega's ribcage but misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Omega blocks the leg kick.
Stark misses with a straight left.
Omega throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thor Omega is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omega fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stark has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A head kick misses from Stark.
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.
Omega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stark.
Stark wants to slow Omega down by chopping away at his legs.
Omega lands a slapping body shot.
A jab from Stark misses.
Omega bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stark's head.
Stark throws a jab but it's blocked by Omega.
Stark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stark tries to land a leg kick but Omega saw it coming and moves away.
Stark gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Omega.
Stark jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stark throws a leg kick that is checked
and Omega counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Omega throws a leg kick which misses Stark's front leg but catches the back leg as Stark tries to avoid it.
Omega jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stark blocks a head kick by Omega.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stark jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good shot there by Omega.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stark.
Omega scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Omega throws a head kick that Stark semi-blocks.
Stark pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stark instigates a clinch.
Omega lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stark or not.
Stark misses with a hook to the ribs.
Omega blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stark goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Omega scores with a nice hook to the head.
Omega blocks an uppercut.
Stark misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thor Omega.
I think Omega has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 46:50
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thor Omega!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gaisafa Masoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uriel Amok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masoe comes to the cage accompanied by Bang On by Boo Yaa Tribe. Amok has chosen Devils as his entrance music. Uriel Amok will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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269 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Gaisafa Masoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uriel Amok!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Masoe misses.
Masoe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Amok keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Amok checks a leg kick.
Masoe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Amok moves out of range of the body kick.
Amok misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Masoe. Amok does a little dance to reset his feet.
Masoe misses with a straight left.
Nice body kick there by Masoe.
Amok ducks under a wild hook from Masoe.
Masoe tries to score with a low kick but Amok moves his leg out of the way.
Masoe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masoe throws a head kick but Amok moves out of range.
Amok throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Masoe misses.
Amok lands with a hook. Masoe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Amok defending well as Masoe loads up on a big left hand.
Masoe slaps away a takedown attempt from Amok, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Amok shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Amok showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Amok sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Masoe defending well though.
Amok is looking to advance position but Masoe won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masoe is doing well to control the position and prevent Amok from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masoe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Amok trying to pass the guard but Masoe defending well.
Masoe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Amok.
Masoe gets full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amok working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amok postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Masoe is trying to control the position but Amok postures up.
Amok trying to control the position from guard on top but Masoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amok throws a big elbow that misses.
Masoe looking to control.
Amok in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Amok content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Amok trying to control but Masoe is working from the bottom.
Amok passes Masoe's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amok is trying to control. Masoe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Masoe won't allow Amok to pass to mount.
Amok has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Masoe taking some punishment here, with Amok in his half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amok slips a nice elbow through Masoe's hands, connecting with Masoe's forehead.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Amok slips a nice elbow through Masoe's hands, connecting with Masoe's forehead.
Masoe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Amok.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Amok not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Masoe tries to kick Amok off but Amok keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Amok is looking to advance position but Masoe won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uriel Amok dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Amok moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Amok swings for the body but Masoe moves out of range.
Masoe tries to close the distance and clinch but Amok swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Amok connects with a leg kick. Masoe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Amok tests Masoe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Amok throws the left hand but Masoe avoids the punch easily.
Masoe is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Amok's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Amok throws a good cross that connects.
Amok wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Amok has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good shot there by Amok.
Masoe scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Uriel Amok has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amok scores with a jab. Masoe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Amok avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Uriel Amok seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Masoe moves out of range of the leg kick from Amok.
Masoe throws a shot from downtown. Amok moves away and avoids it.
Amok closes this distance looking for a takedown but Masoe circles away.
Masoe tries to clinch up.
Masoe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Amok finds it's way through Masoe's defenses.
Amok attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Amok swats away the attempt to clinch by Masoe.
Masoe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Amok paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masoe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Masoe looks to land a right hand but Amok moved out of range.
Masoe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Masoe throws a hook to the side of Amok's head but Amok sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masoe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Amok lands a jab-cross combination.
Masoe throws out a leg kick but Amok moves out of range and Masoe only half commits.
Amok fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Masoe is out of range.
Amok avoids the body shot from Masoe.
Amok is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Masoe.
Masoe moves into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Masoe - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masoe is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Masoe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Amok holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Masoe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Amok lands an uppercut.
Amok pulls guard.
Amok looking for a guillotine here but Masoe defends easily.
Amok is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masoe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Amok swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Uriel Amok has got the better of the ground game so far.
Masoe pushing down on Amok's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Amok wants to improve his position but Masoe is controlling well.
Amok works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Amok manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Masoe manages to get himself to full guard.
Masoe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Amok is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uriel Amok showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Uriel Amok'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.
Masoe takes one on the button.
Amok throws a jab but it's blocked by Masoe.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Masoe.
Masoe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Masoe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Amok with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amok lands a jab to the head.
Masoe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Amok's jab looks to have found its range, popping Masoe under the eye.
Masoe is rocked!
Amok fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Masoe checks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amok connects with a single shot there.
Oh Masoe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A slapping leg kick lands for Masoe.
Amok connects with a good right hand that stumbles Masoe. Masoe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Amok looks for a takedown but Masoe sprawls well.
Amok scores with a body shot.
Amok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Amok.
Masoe seems to have got his legs back now.
Uriel Amok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masoe misses the shot to the body.
Masoe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Amok dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Amok misses with an uppercut.
Masoe throws a sloppy head kick and Amok moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amok is looking to chop away at Masoe's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masoe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Amok connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Masoe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Amok's sensitive parts.
Amok keeps the fight on the outside.
Amok moves out of range of the leg kick from Masoe.
Masoe throws a hook but Amok blocks it.
Amok takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Amok throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Amok avoids a punch combination nicely.
Masoe misses with a low kick.
Masoe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masoe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Amok dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Amok lands a leg kick that knocks Masoe off balance momentarily.
Amok has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Masoe.
Masoe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Amok gets a double leg takedown into Masoe's guard.
Amok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amok keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Masoe's head.
Masoe has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Amok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Masoe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Amok accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Amok throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Amok works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Amok working Masoe over with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Amok is looking to advance position but Masoe won't allow it.
Masoe is holding on to half guard well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uriel Amok really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Uriel Amok's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Amok checks a leg kick.
Masoe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Masoe there as he acknowledges the shot.
A head kick misses from Masoe.
Amok scores with a decent looking hook.
Amok shoots in for a double leg but Masoe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Amok.
Amok misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Amok will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Amok just misses with a punch to the body.
Amok walks into a straight right hand from Masoe.
Masoe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masoe misses with a straight right.
Masoe takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Masoe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Amok to score with a decent uppercut.
Masoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amok.
Amok on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Masoe. Masoe obviously looking to wear him down.
Amok plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gaisafa Masoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Masoe misses with a head kick.
Masoe tries to clinch there but Amok circles away.
Masoe takes the fight into the clinch.
Amok pulls guard.
Masoe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Masoe works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masoe is looking to advance position but Amok won't allow it.
Masoe is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Masoe is trying to control. Amok wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Amok is trying to maintain the position but Masoe is very close to passing his half guard.
Amok is refusing to be controlled, as Masoe sits in half guard.
Amok looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masoe moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Amok.
Amok is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Masoe throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masoe scoring with punches and elbows.
Amok is looking to reverse the position.
Amok is still trying to improve position.
Masoe tries to score with some ground and pound. Amok controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Masoe decides to stand up, so the ref orders Amok to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masoe wants to slow Amok down by chopping away at his legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Amok ducks right into an uppercut from Masoe.
Amok scores with a shot 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 Gaisafa Masoe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Uriel Amok's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Masoe drops his hands momentarily and Amok takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Masoe misses with a few strikes there.
Amok takes a swing at Masoe's ribcage but misses.
Masoe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Masoe tries to clinch up.
Good leg kick by Masoe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Amok's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Amok lands with an uppercut that bounces Masoe off the cage and back into range.
Good work by Amok as he checks the leg kick.
Amok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Masoe.
Amok tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Masoe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Amok misses with a hook. Masoe ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Amok.
Masoe tries to close the distance and clinch but Amok swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Masoe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Amok misses with a wild body shot.
Masoe thuds his right hand into Amok's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Masoe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Amok slips a straight right by Masoe.
Amok shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Masoe as he jumps to the side.
Masoe throws a hook but Amok avoids it easily.
Gaisafa Masoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Uriel Amok is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amok lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Horrible takedown by Amok or perhaps it was just good defense by Masoe which made him look bad.
Amok throws a combination. Masoe tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Masoe slips a jab from Amok.
Masoe swings for the body but Amok moves out of range.
Amok uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Masoe scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amok displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Masoe throws out the jab.
Masoe misses with a right hand
and Amok counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Masoe's guard now.
Masoe keeping moving, preventing Amok from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amok got a little sloppy there for a moment and Masoe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Amok has managed to get both his arms back between Masoe's legs - danger averted.
Amok slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Uriel Amok wasn't active enough on the ground.
Masoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Amok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Masoe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Amok stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Masoe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Amok's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left lands for Amok.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big left from Masoe misses.
Masoe tries to land a leg kick but Amok saw it coming and moves away.
Masoe lands a left and a right that send Amok crashing to the mat, dazed. Masoe thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gaisafa Masoe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Amok has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uriel Amok!
Uriel Amok seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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