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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Val Kem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Layne Staley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Staley has chosen The Rooster as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Val Kem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Layne Staley!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kem shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Staley counters with a solid body kick.
Kem shoots and misses
and Staley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Staley has managed to clinch.
Kem is trying to force a seperation but Staley has the dominant position.
Staley pulls Kem into guard.
Kem wants to stand but Staley is controlling his posture from full guard.
Staley is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staley has a closed guard, preventing Kem from standing up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Layne Staley.
Kem tries for a takedown but Staley circles away easily
and Staley counters with a nice body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Val Kem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kem with a poor takedown
and Staley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kem thinking.
Staley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Staley gets a double leg takedown into Kem's guard.
Staley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kem. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kem being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Staley scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Staley sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Layne Staley was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kem shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Staley counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Staley throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kem was covering up waiting for the punch and Staley finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kem wants to stand and escape but Staley is having none of it.
Staley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kem wants to get back to his feet but Staley is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kem wants to get back to his feet but Staley passes into half guard.
Staley landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Well, if Staley is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kem wants to get back to his feet.
Staley is trying to work for a kimura but Kem is defending well.
Kem pushes Staley off looking to stand but Staley dives back in and keeps control.
Kem might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Staley is controlling the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Layne Staley was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Staley changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kem looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kem being controlled for a moment.
Kem wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Staley takes a little break here. Kem wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Staley is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kem has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Staley thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Staley is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kem's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Layne Staley dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kem fails with the takedown.
Kem shoots in but no luck this time.
Kem shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Staley but Staley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Val Kem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Staley shoots in and bounces Kem off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Layne Staley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Staley stops Kem from standing up.
Staley is stalling in the full guard.
Kem is looking to stand up but Staley isn't so interested in that idea.
Staley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Layne Staley has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Staley looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Staley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Staley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Staley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kem is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Staley stays in close to Kem's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kem is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Layne Staley hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kem misses with a takedown attempt
and Staley counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Staley.
Staley landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kem tries to break the clinch but Staley is controlling the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Staley manages to pull guard.
Staley wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kem is looking to stand up but Staley won't let him.
Staley wriggles free and stands up.
Kem avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staley gets a clinch.
Staley keeps control of Kem as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Staley is trying to trip Kem. He has hold of a leg but Kem is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Staley persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Staley lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Staley working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Staley landing some decent shots from guard.
Staley prevents Kem from getting back to his feet.
Kem has momentary wrist control but Staley slips an elbow through the middle.
Kem is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Staley is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Staley stands up from guard. Let's bang!
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!
Staley dives in and scores a takedown into Kem's guard.
Kem wants to get back to his feet but Staley is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Staley is stalling in the full guard.
Kem wants to get back to his feet but Staley is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Layne Staley was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kem misses with a takedown attempt
and Staley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Staley closes the distance and pushes Kem back into the cage.
Staley manages to break the clinch.
Staley clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Layne Staley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kem shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Staley counters by clinching up.
Staley has clasped his hands together around Kem's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Kem bucks up and tries to throw Staley off but instead Staley has got his back!
Staley controls the action.
Kem defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Staley's arms.
Kem holding both Staley 's hands and preventing any damage.
Kem trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Staley is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kem is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Staley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staley is punishing Kem with strikes - can he finish him?!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Staley. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Staley controlling the positon.
Kem wants to get back to his feet.
Staley looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Kem is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
What can Kem do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Staley looking to break Kem's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kem remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Staley will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Kem wants to get back to his feet.
Staley trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kem doesn't escape.
Kem looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Staley looking to break Kem's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kem remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Staley will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Kem is trying to get back to his feet but Staley has full control of the position and if anything, Kem has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Staley controlling the position well here. Kem rolled but Staley kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kem looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staley just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kem fending off the submission attempt from Staley.
Layne Staley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Staley just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kem has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Staley looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Staley has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kem's body.
Kem is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Staley controls the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kem is trying to stand back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Staley.
And that's the end of the fight!
Layne Staley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Staley has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Layne Staley!
An intense looking Layne Staley took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I'm the Rooster, baby! Alice in Chains rocks! '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cesar Dominguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stefan Pruvhe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dominguez's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Unforgiven by MetallicA. Cesar Dominguez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cesar Dominguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stefan Pruvhe!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dominguez misses with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Pruvhe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pruvhe.
Dominguez shoots for a takedown but Pruvhe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dominguez gets the takedown into side control.
Dominguez working the ground and pound.
Pruvhe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dominguez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dominguez trying to control the action but Pruvhe is working from the bottom.
Pruvhe is trying to improve his position.
Pruvhe takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
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!
Dominguez lands an elbow.
Check out the look on Dominguez's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dominguez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dominguez just content to control the position.
Dominguez scores with punches from side control.
Dominguez controls the position.
Pruvhe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dominguez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez wants to control but Pruvhe is keeping him busy.
Dominguez scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dominguez working the ground and pound from side control.
Dominguez controlling the position from side mount.
Pruvhe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dominguez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pruvhe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pruvhe manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dominguez's best efforts.
Dominguez lands with a punch from half guard.
Dominguez winds up and cracks Pruvhe with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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!
Dominguez is thwarting Pruvhe's attempts to control the position.
Dominguez wants to control but Pruvhe is keeping him busy.
Dominguez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dominguez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pruvhe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pruvhe trying to hold on to Dominguez's head to control him but Dominguez postures up.
Dominguez working over Pruvhe with some ground and pound. Pruvhe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dominguez lands strikes from half guard.
Dominguez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dominguez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pruvhe is trying to escape the mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Pruvhe wants to control but Dominguez is having none of it.
Pruvhe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pruvhe taking shots to the head.
Pruvhe tries to reverse the position but Dominguez maintains control.
Dominguez working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Pruvhe is rocked!
Pruvhe takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Pruvhe is still in real trouble! Can Dominguez finish him?
Pruvhe takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Dominguez's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cesar Dominguez!
During a confident post fight interview, Cesar Dominguez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vadim Nazarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nazarov comes to the cage accompanied by "Fade to Black" by Metallica. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vadim Nazarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tony Brown!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown looks for a takedown but Nazarov sprawls well.
Tony Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Nazarov misses.
Brown shoots in and drives through. Nazarov sprawls well.
Nazarov lands a slapping body shot.
Brown misses the jab.
Nazarov lands a slapping body shot.
Brown misses with a series of wild punches.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nazarov as he avoids it easily.
Vadim Nazarov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Brown.
The crowd cheers as Nazarov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brown doesn't seem phased though.
A big right from Nazarov misses.
Nazarov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brown throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Nazarov to counter with a crisp jab.
Nazarov throws a hook but Brown blocks it.
Nazarov misses the shot to the body.
Nazarov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brown looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brown shoots in but Nazarov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brown throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazarov misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming.
Nazarov misses the shot to the body.
Nazarov swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Nazarov misses the shot to the body.
Brown takes one to the side of the head.
Nazarov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Brown misses with a leg kick.
Brown with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nazarov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brown walks into a jab.
Brown looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nazarov!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Nazarov is trying to get back to half guard.
Brown in the domination position with Nazarov hanging on.
Brown swings around for an armbar but Nazarov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Brown's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nazarov manages to get himself to full guard.
Nazarov has his hands on Brown's head, controlling the position.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Nazarov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nazarov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Brown, into his guard.
Nazarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nazarov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Brown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nazarov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nazarov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brown controls Nazarov momentarily but Nazarov frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov passes Brown's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nazarov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brown does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nazarov slips a nice elbow through Brown's hands, connecting with Brown's forehead.
Brown gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nazarov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nazarov won't allow Brown to sweep him here.
Nazarov scoring with some ground and pound.
Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nazarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vadim Nazarov dominated that round.
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.
Brown shoots and misses
and Nazarov counters with a nice body shot.
Nazarov tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.
A slow jab from Brown misses its intended target.
Nazarov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Brown to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nazarov controlling the position.
Nazarov keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Nazarov.
Nazarov pulls Brown in close to his closed guard and prevents Brown from doing any damage or advancing position.
Brown has gone for a leg lock! Nazarov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Brown's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown pushes a forearm under Nazarov's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Nazarov is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tony Brown!
A victorious Tony Brown thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Willie Leak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sheng Jen Kuo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Sheng Jen Kuo enters the cage!
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219 lbs
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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
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Willie Leak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sheng Jen Kuo!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leak tries to clinch up.
Kuo misses with a hook. Leak ducked under it nicely.
Leak changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kuo tries to avoid it but Leak manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kuo to the ground. Kuo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kuo lands with a nice body punch.
A swing and a miss from Kuo.
Kuo swinging wildly here.
Kuo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kuo stuns Leak with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kuo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Leak to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kuo pulls Leak in close to prevent any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kuo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kuo keeping full guard, as Leak tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kuo holds on and takes a little breather.
Leak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuo is keeping the position for now.
Kuo is pulling down on Leak's head to control his posture.
Leak will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sheng Jen Kuo.
Kuo throws a front kick aimed at Leak's knee but Leak avoids it well.
Kuo scores with a takedown into Leak's guard.
Kuo won't allow Leak to get back to his feet.
Kuo trying to control but Leak is working from the bottom.
Kuo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kuo distracts Leak with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leak has momentary wrist control but Kuo slips an elbow through the middle.
Kuo tries to free his leg and advance position but Leak is retaining full guard.
Kuo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kuo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kuo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nice strikes from Kuo there.
Leak on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Leak is rocked!
Kuo lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Leak! More strikes land and this one is all over! Kuo jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sheng Jen Kuo!
A very excited looking Sheng Jen Kuo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duncan McAlister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Osiris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Osiris's choice of entrance music: Deicide - Angels of Hell. Duncan McAlister has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
23 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Duncan McAlister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 15 - 2, fighting out of New York, Eric Osiris!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Osiris shoots in looking for a takedown but McAlister manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Osiris's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Osiris gets tackled into the cage by McAlister. McAlister maintains the clinch.
McAlister stops a takedown attempt from Osiris.
Osiris wants a takedown but no success here.
Duncan McAlister has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Osiris.
McAlister breaks the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Osiris checks a leg kick.
Osiris throws a body kick that misses
enabling McAlister to counter with a crisp jab.
Osiris tries for a takedown but McAlister sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McAlister instigates a clinch.
McAlister breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
A slapping leg kick lands for Osiris.
A combination from McAlister does no damage.
Osiris misses with a body shot.
Osiris misses with a wild body shot.
Osiris tries a head kick but it misses.
Osiris throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McAlister stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McAlister tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McAlister takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McAlister loads up on a big right hand but Osiris slips the punch.
Osiris looks to score with a jab to the body but McAlister is just out of range.
McAlister throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Osiris lands with a thumping leg kick.
Osiris lands with a thumping leg kick.
Osiris takes one to the side of the head.
McAlister takes the fight into the clinch.
McAlister looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Osiris is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Osiris drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McAlister working hard to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McAlister pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Osiris misses with a body kick.
Osiris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Osiris is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McAlister rather than just go for the knockout.
McAlister jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Osiris lands a right hook to the body.
Osiris throws a right and a left that McAlister avoids nicely.
McAlister fails with an attempt to clinch.
Osiris just misses with a punch to the body.
Osiris moves into the clinch successfully.
McAlister breaks the clinch.
Osiris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McAlister.
McAlister throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Osiris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Osiris looks to land a combination but McAlister avoids it well.
Duncan McAlister is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Osiris throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAlister finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McAlister takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McAlister misses with a hook. Osiris ducked under it nicely.
Eric Osiris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McAlister fails in his attempt to clinch.
Osiris shoots for a takedown but McAlister saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Osiris tries to clinch but McAlister is having none of it.
Osiris throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McAlister blocks the body kick.
Osiris stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McAlister.
McAlister throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Osiris.
Osiris thows a body shot but no joy.
Osiris looks for the body kick but McAlister saw that one coming.
Osiris throws a right and a left that both miss.
McAlister throws a hook but Osiris avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osiris looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Osiris misses with a kick to the body
and McAlister counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McAlister tries to clinch but Osiris is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Osiris throws a shot to the body.
Osiris shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McAlister pinned against the cage. McAlister gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Osiris throws a head kick that McAlister semi-blocks.
McAlister on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Osiris throws a sloppy body shot
and McAlister counters with a flying knee that sends his opponent to the canvas! McAlister looking to finish!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McAlister wants to get up but he can't break Osiris's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Osiris is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McAlister wants to control from the top but Osiris keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan McAlister dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Osiris. McAlister does a little dance to reset his feet.
McAlister has managed to clinch.
Osiris is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McAlister is defending well.
Osiris goes for a takedown attempt but McAlister pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Osiris looks to score with a jab to the body but McAlister is just out of range.
Osiris fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McAlister.
Osiris closes the distance and clinches.
Osiris has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McAlister is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Duncan McAlister has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Osiris.
McAlister goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McAlister manages to break the clinch.
Osiris looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McAlister throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osiris ducks under a wild hook from McAlister.
McAlister throws a hook but Osiris avoids it easily.
Osiris misses with a body shot.
Osiris throws a combination that misses
and McAlister counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eric Osiris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McAlister keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Osiris throws a chopping leg kick but McAlister manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McAlister scores with a nice right hand.
McAlister is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Osiris misses with a wild body shot.
Osiris swinging wildly here.
Osiris takes a swing at McAlister's ribcage but misses.
Osiris misses with a wild body shot.
Osiris drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McAlister is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McAlister seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McAlister is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Osiris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McAlister will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Osiris preventing the sweep.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Osiris postures up in McAlister's guard and throws a big left but McAlister blocks it.
McAlister tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McAlister has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Osiris off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Osiris misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAlister takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McAlister uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Osiris.
McAlister avoids the body shot from Osiris.
Osiris tries to score with a low kick but McAlister moves his leg out of the way.
Osiris has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McAlister finds it's way round the side to connect with Osiris's head.
Osiris doesn't manage to clinch there - McAlister circles away.
Osiris will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McAlister is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Osiris turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Osiris throws a sloppy head kick and McAlister moves out of range easily.
Osiris looks to throw a body kick
and McAlister counters with a left to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Osiris changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osiris shoots for a double leg takedown but McAlister sprawls well. He's pushed Osiris's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Osiris throws a push kick but McAlister slaps the foot to one side.
Osiris moves out of range of the strikes.
Osiris looks to score with a jab to the body but McAlister is just out of range.
McAlister tries to close the distance and clinch but Osiris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McAlister looks to throw the jab but Osiris is out of range.
McAlister thows a body shot but no joy.
Osiris walks into a stiff left hand from McAlister.
Osiris looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McAlister throws a body punch but Osiris moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McAlister on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Osiris throws a shot to the body.
McAlister doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan McAlister dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Osiris shoots in for a double leg but McAlister sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Osiris looks to score with a jab to the body but McAlister is just out of range.
Osiris closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Osiris misses with a double jab.
Osiris with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Osiris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McAlister.
McAlister uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Osiris.
Duncan McAlister is winning the standup battle so far.
Osiris throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McAlister counters with a nice uppercut.
McAlister misses with a two punch combination.
McAlister cracks Osiris with an open hand slap.
McAlister tries to close the distance and clinch but Osiris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McAlister misses with an uppercut. Osiris saw that one coming.
Osiris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Osiris throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from McAlister enables Osiris to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McAlister manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Osiris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Osiris postures up.
McAlister manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
McAlister sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Osiris is wriggling around trying to escape.
Osiris is squirming around, avoiding McAlister's attempts to control the action.
Eric Osiris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duncan McAlister is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osiris bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Osiris wants to pass the guard but McAlister is keeping the position.
Osiris working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McAlister's head.
McAlister lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Osiris!
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!
Osiris is looking to improve his position but McAlister isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McAlister controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAlister wants to take Osiris's back here but Osiris is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
McAlister looking to control but Osiris is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Osiris wants to control but McAlister is having none of it.
Osiris is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but McAlister is staying active.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osiris is trying to escape the mount.
McAlister is standing up, even though he is in mount.
McAlister misses with an uppercut.
McAlister gets a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McAlister prevents a takedown attempt there.
Osiris misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Duncan McAlister.
Well McAlister has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duncan McAlister!
After winning the bout, Duncan McAlister 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 Guybrush Threepwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Potatos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Potatos is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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25 - 14 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Guybrush Threepwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Potatos!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potatos misses with a lunging right hand
and Threepwood counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Threepwood misses with a hook to the ribs.
Threepwood lands an uppercut.
Threepwood swings wildly with an uppercut but Potatos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Threepwood goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Potatos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Potatos scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Potatos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Potatos drops down looking for an ankle pick but Threepwood pulls his leg out and moves away.
Threepwood motions for Potatos to come forward. Threepwood throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Potatos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Threepwood walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Potatos feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Threepwood's calf.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Threepwood fails with an attempt to clinch.
Potatos lands a nice shot to the body.
Potatos blocks the body kick.
Potatos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potatos throws a nice head kick!
Potatos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Threepwood's waist but Threepwood gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Potatos off to one side.
Threepwood throws a head kick but Potatos moves out of range.
Potatos throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Threepwood's head.
Threepwood tries to clinch but Potatos is having none of it.
Potatos looks to land a combination but Threepwood avoids it well.
Threepwood avoids the head kick by Potatos.
Potatos throws a leg kick which misses Threepwood's front leg but catches the back leg as Threepwood tries to avoid it.
Potatos lands a jab to the nose.
Potatos throws a lazy head kick
and Threepwood moves into the clinch.
Potatos looks winded!
Threepwood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Potatos blocking some punches.
Threepwood misses with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Potatos takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Threepwood lands a nice uppercut.
Potatos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Threepwood.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Threepwood struggles to land a body shot inside as Potatos controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Threepwood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Threepwood misses with the head strike.
Threepwood misses with a body punch.
Potatos blocks an uppercut.
Threepwood tries to land a knee to the head but Potatos blocks with his arms.
Threepwood has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Potatos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Potatos lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Threepwood wants to control but Potatos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Threepwood is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Potatos pulls his head out easily.
Threepwood blocking the ground and pound attempt from Potatos.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Threepwood pushes Potatos off looking to stand but Potatos dives back in and keeps control.
Threepwood gets full guard.
Potatos scoring with some ground and pound.
Threepwood working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Potatos.
Threepwood looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Threepwood working a defensive guard here.
Potatos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Threepwood escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Potatos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Potatos with a nice head shot there.
Potatos is in close to Threepwood's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Threepwood is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Potatos is in close to Threepwood's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Potatos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Threepwood tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Potatos distracts Threepwood with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Threepwood wants to stand up but Potatos is controlling him.
Potatos is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
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!
Potatos postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potatos makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Potatos chips away with some ground and pound.
Potatos is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Potatos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Threepwood is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Potatos is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Threepwood lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Potatos!
Potatos tries to lock up and control but Threepwood gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Potatos holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Threepwood tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Potatos really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Threepwood misses with a head shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Threepwood throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Potatos because Threepwood loaded up on that one.
Potatos tries to hold on but Threepwood pushes him away.
Threepwood misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Threepwood thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Potatos dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Threepwood slips a jab and a cross from Potatos.
Threepwood tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Threepwood fails in his attempt to clinch.
Threepwood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Potatos manages to avoid it.
Potatos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Potatos dives in and grabs Threepwood's left leg, looking for a takedown. Threepwood pushes down on Potatos's head and hops out.
Potatos shoots in but Threepwood avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Potatos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Potatos throws a chopping leg kick but Threepwood manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Threepwood throws a big shot that misses.
Potatos throws a head kick but Threepwood moves out of range.
Threepwood lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Potatos is breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown by Potatos or perhaps it was just good defense by Threepwood which made him look bad.
Guybrush Threepwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Potatos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Threepwood fails with an attempt to clinch.
Potatos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Threepwood forces Potatos back against the cage and clinches.
Threepwood lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Potatos is looking to take this one to the mat.
Potatos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Threepwood tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Potatos's elbow.
Threepwood working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Threepwood.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Threepwood has Potatos pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Potatos manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Threepwood throws a punch but it's blocked by Potatos.
Guybrush Threepwood has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Potatos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Threepwood throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Threepwood misses with the head strike.
Threepwood has a couple of punches blocked by Potatos.
Threepwood lands a nice shot to the body.
Threepwood pushes Potatos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Threepwood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Threepwood gets control of Potatos's arms and successfully pulls guard. Threepwood will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Potatos throws an elbow that misses. Threepwood uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Potatos's guard. Nice move by Threepwood!
Threepwood trying to control but Potatos is working from the bottom.
Threepwood would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Threepwood throwing strikes but missing.
Threepwood trying to stand up but can't free himself from Potatos's guard.
Threepwood is looking to work some ground and pound but Potatos has wrist control.
Threepwood working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Threepwood throwing strikes from guard but Potatos blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Threepwood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Potatos is keeping the position for now.
Potatos seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Threepwood is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Threepwood misses with a low kick.
Potatos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Potatos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Potatos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Potatos thuds a left hand into Threepwood's body.
Potatos delivers a nice body kick.
Threepwood doesn't manage to clinch there - Potatos circles away.
Guybrush Threepwood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Threepwood tries to clinch up.
Threepwood fails in his attempt to clinch.
Potatos throws a good cross that connects.
Threepwood lets loose with a powerful body kick. Potatos will feel that in the morning.
Threepwood moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Threepwood.
Threepwood misses with a head kick.
A punch lands to the side of Threepwood 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Threepwood tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Potatos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Potatos scores with a kick to the midsection.
The fight stays on the outside here - Threepwood looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Potatos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Potatos has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Threepwood.
Potatos throws a head kick that half lands.
Threepwood tries to clinch but Potatos is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Threepwood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Threepwood doesn't manage to clinch there - Potatos circles away.
Threepwood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guybrush Threepwood dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Threepwood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Potatos misses the shot to the body.
Potatos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Threepwood paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Threepwood looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Potatos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good exchange - Potatos coming out on top.
Danga de danga de dang - Potatos scores with a four punch combination!
Threepwood takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jack Potatos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Potatos.
Potatos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Threepwood circles away.
A head kick misses from Potatos.
Potatos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Potatos motions for Threepwood to come forward. Potatos throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Potatos throws a jab when Threepwood was well out of range.
Threepwood moves into range and clinches up with Potatos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Threepwood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Threepwood misses with some punches.
Threepwood throws a head punch that misses.
Threepwood misses with the head strike.
Potatos can't get the takedown.
Threepwood misses with a punch on the inside.
Threepwood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Threepwood is working for takedown but Potatos is calmly controlling the position for now.
Threepwood working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Potatos has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Potatos.
Potatos is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Threepwood pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Guybrush Threepwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Potatos.
Potatos is trying to force a seperation but Threepwood has the dominant position.
Threepwood has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Potatos after a bit of a struggle.
Threepwood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Threepwood tries to land a knee to the head but Potatos blocks with his arms.
Threepwood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Potatos drops down looking for an ankle pick but Threepwood pulls his leg out and moves away.
Threepwood tries to close the distance and clinch but Potatos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Threepwood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Potatos avoids the head kick by Threepwood.
Potatos misses with a double jab.
Threepwood closes the distance and clinches.
Threepwood tries for a takedown but Potatos manages to get underhooks.
Potatos goes for a takedown in the clinch but Threepwood prevents it.
Threepwood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Threepwood gets underhooks to prevent Potatos's takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Threepwood.
Threepwood goes for a takedown attempt but Potatos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
An inside leg kick from Threepwood misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Threepwood tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Potatos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Threepwood buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Potatos throws a head kick that misses.
Threepwood throws a lazy right hand but Potatos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Threepwood misses with a head kick.
Threepwood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Potatos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Potatos swats away the attempt to clinch by Threepwood.
Potatos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Threepwood has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Potatos.
Threepwood tries to clinch but Potatos moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Threepwood is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Potatos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Potatos thumps Threepwood with a low kick.
Threepwood tries to clinch but Potatos moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Potatos.
The fighters circling - Potatos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Threepwood takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Good standup being displayed there by Potatos as he connects with a hook.
Potatos lands a head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Threepwood ducks right into an uppercut from Potatos.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Potatos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Threepwood fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Guybrush Threepwood showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Threepwood has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guybrush Threepwood!
Guybrush Threepwood thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Henkka Reem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henkka Reem!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jose Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reem shoots in looking for a takedown but Lopez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Reem's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Reem drives through with a takedown into Lopez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lopez keeping full guard, as Reem tries to pass.
Reem in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lopez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lopez trying to control the position.
Lopez pulls Reem in to control the position.
Jose Lopez has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Lopez doesn't manage to clinch there - Reem circles away.
Lopez tries to clinch but Reem is having none of it.
Reem misses with a hook. Lopez ducked under it nicely.
Reem swats away the attempt to clinch by Lopez.
Reem scores with a decent looking hook.
Reem fails with the takedown.
Lopez stuffs the takedown attempt from Reem. Reem gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henkka Reem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lopez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reem shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lopez pinned against the cage. Lopez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lopez is looking to clinch but Reem is avoiding it.
Lopez's corner calls for a 1-2. Lopez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Henkka Reem has been cut.
Reem tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lopez is able to avoid easily.
Reem throws a hook to the side of Lopez's head but Lopez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lopez tries to clinch up.
Lopez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Reem's head.
Lopez stuffs the takedown attempt from Reem. Reem gets slowly back to his feet.
Reem shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez tries to clinch but Reem moves out of range.
Reem looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lopez is fending him off so far but Reem persists. Nope, Lopez circles away and we're back to standing.
Henkka Reem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez needs to keep his hands up - Reem had a free shot at his head there.
Reem lands a two punch combo.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Reem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reem tries for a kimura but Lopez is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is trying to improve his position.
Lopez avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Reem.
Lopez can't do much from the bottom here.
Lopez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Reem's best efforts.
Reem prevents Lopez from improving his position.
Lopez trying to control but Reem postures up.
Lopez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lopez trying to hold on to Reem's head to control him but Reem postures up.
Lopez is controlling Reem's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Lopez wants to control but Reem is keeping busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jose Lopez was stalling too much, according to the referee.
No luck for Reem with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez tries to clinch up but Reem circles away and keeps his distance.
Jose Lopez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reem shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Reem is trying to control. Lopez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lopez is looking for a sweep. Reem is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reem is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lopez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reem.
Reem not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Reem has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lopez trying to hold on to Reem's head to control him but Reem postures up.
Lopez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reem not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lopez is looking to control Reem's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lopez avoid being mounted?
Reem is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lopez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reem is working away from the top position though.
Lopez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reem. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Reem trying to mount his opponent but Lopez defends it.
Lopez is trying to maintain the position but Reem is very close to passing his half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jose Lopez was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Reem waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lopez.
Reem fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lopez throws a chopping leg kick but Reem manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lopez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lopez wants it to stay on the feet.
Reem jabs at Lopez's body.
Lopez fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Henkka Reem will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Henkka Reem's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Reem decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lopez has a hand on Reem's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Reem takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Lopez working to try and regain half guard.
Reem with the ground and pound from mount.
Lopez tries to reverse the position but Reem maintains control.
Reem avoids the attempt from Lopez to control.
Reem fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Reem wants to finish this one by submission but Lopez is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Reem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopez is working to get back to half guard.
Lopez tries to lock up and control but Reem gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Reem looking to secure an arm triangle but Lopez defends it well.
Reem misses with a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Reem.
Lopez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Reem working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Reem is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lopez to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lopez shrugs it off.
Reem lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lopez gets back to half guard.
Henkka Reem overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lopez is defending against the submission attempts here by Reem.
Lopez is trying to get back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez trying to hold on to Reem's head to control him but Reem postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Reem there.
Reem seems to be working for a kimura but Lopez defends the submission attempt.
Reem is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Reem frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Reem working for a guillotine from mount but Lopez is in no mood to give up.
Reem working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez holds on for dear life.
Lopez has given up his back here. Will Reem look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Lopez wants to escape the position.
Reem is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lopez is defending well though. Reem let's go of the attempt for now.
You can see the frustration on Lopez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lopez just trying to survive but Reem is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Reem looking for the RNC.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reem missing with punches from the back.
Lopez rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lopez is trying to maintain the position but Reem is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reem is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lopez is just riding it out for now. Reem eventually gives up the hold.
Lopez is refusing to be controlled, as Reem sits in half guard.
Lopez is trying is best to control the position here.
Reem throwing shots but Lopez is blocking nicely.
Reem is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lopez is just riding it out for now. Reem eventually gives up the hold.
Lopez is looking to control Reem's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lopez avoid being mounted?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lopez is positioning himself well to prevent Reem advancing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henkka Reem dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Henkka Reem's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Reem lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lopez backs up against the cage.
Reem moves out of range of the body kick.
Jose Lopez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lopez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lopez tries to move into range but Reem moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lopez clinches.
Lopez tries a knee to the head but Reem blocks it.
Lopez has Reem pressed against the cage, preventing Reem from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lopez tries to land a knee to the head but Reem blocks with his arms.
Reem lands a hook that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
Lopez lands a knee to the head.
Lopez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reem.
Lopez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lopez has Reem pressed against the cage, preventing Reem from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lopez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Reem blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lopez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Reem blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lopez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reem breaks the clinch.
Lopez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez looks to land a right hand but Reem moved out of range.
Lopez tries to clinch but Reem is having none of it.
Lopez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reem.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lopez wants to clinch.
Lopez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Reem turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lopez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Reem trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lopez controls Reem momentarily but Reem frees himself.
Reem advances to half guard.
Lopez won't allow Reem to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reem trying to control the action but Lopez is working from the bottom.
Lopez trying to control but Reem postures up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopez is looking to improve his position.
Lopez trying to control but Reem postures up.
Reem is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lopez tries to roll over but Reem keeps him under control.
Reem stalling.
Reem throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reem controlling the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reem throws a series of punches but Lopez avoids them all with ease.
Reem just misses with a punch to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lopez.
Lopez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reem manages to avoid it.
Reem looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lopez is fending him off so far but Reem persists. Nope, Lopez circles away and we're back to standing.
Lopez moves away from the strike by Reem.
Lopez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lopez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reem paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reem shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lopez eats them both and turns towards Reem to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lopez tried to score with a low kick but Reem checks it.
That kick from Lopez tenderised Reem's leg. Reem is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lopez tried to score with a low kick but Reem checks it.
Reem looks to land a right hand but Lopez moved out of range.
Reem closes the distance and clinches up with Lopez, looking for a takedown. Reem pushes Lopez against the cage but Lopez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henkka Reem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Reem misses the target.
Lopez lands a jab to Reem's midsection.
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!
Reem shoots in and bounces Lopez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lopez controlling the position.
Lopez working a defensive guard here.
Reem throws a big right hand that misses.
Lopez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reem missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reem works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henkka Reem clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Henkka Reem'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.
Lopez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lopez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reem, pushing him back against the cage.
Lopez prevents a body shot from Reem.
Lopez crunches a lovely knee into Reem's ribcage.
Lopez looking to throw knees to the head but Reem is blocking nicely.
Lopez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lopez scores with a knee to the head.
Lopez lands an elbow that stopped Reem in his tracks for a moment.
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!
Lopez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lopez lands a damaging elbow.
Reem tries to break the clinch but Lopez is controlling the position.
Knees to the body from Lopez.
Lopez missing with knees to the body.
Lopez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lopez keeps control of Reem as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Reem blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lopez is working Reem over against the cage.
Lopez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez landing knees to the body.
Lopez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Reem's efforts to push away.
Reem jumps guard.
Reem has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lopez has passed into side control.
Lopez stands up.
Reem throws a looping overhand right but Lopez ducks down to avoid it.
A solid body kick from Lopez.
Lopez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lopez tries to close the distance and clinch but Reem swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lopez avoids the body shot from Reem.
A low kick from Reem is predictable there
and Lopez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short left from Lopez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lopez obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopez misses with a punch on the inside.
Lopez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jose Lopez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Reem jumps guard but Lopez stands there with Reem around his waist. Reem gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Reem jumps guard but Lopez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Reem misses with the head strike.
Lopez prevents Reem from breaking the clinch.
Reem wants to get back to striking at distance but Lopez won't allow it.
Reem jumps guard and drags Lopez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Reem keeps moving.
Lopez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Reem is working an open guard so Lopez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Reem circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reem drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reem drops back looking for a leg! Lopez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lopez manages to kick Reem off! Reem jumps back into Lopez's guard.
Lopez trying to control the position.
Reem being controlled here momentarily.
Lopez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lopez controls Reem momentarily but Reem frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reem accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lopez wants to stand but Reem is controlling the position.
Jose Lopez has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Lopez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Reem can't find room to land a body shot as Lopez controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reem blocks an elbow strike.
Reem blocks an elbow strike from Lopez.
Lopez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Come on Reem - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lopez trying to land knees to the body.
Reem jumps guard but Lopez stands there with Reem around his waist. Reem gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henkka Reem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reem lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Reem.
Reem tries to land knees in the clinch but Lopez avoids the damage to the body.
Lopez looking to throw knees to the head but Reem is blocking nicely.
Lopez pushes Reem back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopez keeps control of Reem as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lopez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Reem shoots in but Lopez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A head kick misses from Lopez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Lopez dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Henkka Reem's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lopez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lopez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reem blocks a head kick by Lopez.
Lopez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd cheers as Reem lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lopez doesn't seem phased though.
Lopez tries to clinch but Reem moves out of range.
Lopez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lopez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reem shoots in and drives through. Lopez sprawls well.
A swing and a miss from Reem.
Reem stuns Lopez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lopez tries a low kick but Reem avoids it.
Reem closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lopez did well to prevent Reem getting side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopez is trying to get back to full guard.
Reem wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lopez keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez tries to get to full guard but Reem has control of the leg.
Lopez is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Reem is keen to just control but Lopez is a slippery customer.
Lopez controlling the position for now.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Reem scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lopez misses with a head kick.
Reem shoots in but Lopez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Reem closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lopez quickly recovers to half guard.
Reem is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lopez is trying to maintain the position but Reem is very close to passing his half guard.
Jose Lopez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez wants to improve his position but Reem is controlling well.
Reem is trying to control the action in half guard but Lopez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lopez works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopez working a defensive guard here.
Reem trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Reem drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reem jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Reem trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lopez keeping full guard, as Reem tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is pulling down on Reem's head to control his posture.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lopez doesn't manage to clinch there - Reem circles away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Reem.
Lopez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Reem's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lopez is refusing to be controlled, as Reem sits in half guard.
Reem looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lopez misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez wants to get back to full guard.
Reem thows a huge punch but Lopez dodges it nicely.
Lopez is looking for a sweep. Reem is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reem is working for a kimura but Lopez is defending it quite comfortably.
Reem is working for a submission of some sort.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reem missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lopez tries to roll over but Reem keeps him under control.
Reem is trying to work for a kimura but Lopez is defending well.
Henkka Reem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lopez misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henkka Reem showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Reem has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 49:47
Judge Josh West scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henkka Reem!
Henkka Reem is the new middleweight champion!
Henkka Reem decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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