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SPNY 123: Atomi - Zarathustra PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jason Paw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Oconner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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145 lbs
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132 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Paw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Oconner!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paw misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oconner throws a looping overhand right but Paw ducks down to avoid it.
Paw gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Oconner counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Paw!
Paw misses with a takedown
and Oconner counters with a right hand to the body.
Donk. Oconner catches Paw right on the button with a cross.
Oconner misses with a few strikes there.
Oconner has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Paw misses with a takedown attempt
and Oconner counters with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Paw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paw is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oconner has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Oconner shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Oconner showed some decent athleticism there.
Paw is looking to escape.
Oconner stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Oconner might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Paw actively working from the bottom here.
Oconner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Paw is trying to stand up here but Oconner is controlling him well.
Oconner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Paw. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Paw looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Oconner prevents Paw from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oconner wants to pass to mount but Paw is defending the position.
Oconner content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. David Oconner was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Paw with a lazy takedown attempt
and Oconner counters with a body kick that stops Paw in his tracks momentarily.
Paw moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Paw lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jason Paw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oconner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paw.
Paw misses with a double jab.
Paw works the jab nicely.
No joy there for Paw, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Paw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oconner.
An inside leg kick from Paw misses.
Oconner misses with a double jab.
Oconner jabs at Paw's body.
Oconner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oconner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Paw lands a two punch combo.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Oconner.
Oconner lands a left and a right that send Paw crashing to the mat, dazed. Oconner thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Paw is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paw fails to land with a series of punches.
Oh Paw is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Oconner engages and cracks Paw with a massive lead left hook - Paw tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Oconner is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Oconner!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vydan Freuster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Janice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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257 lbs
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Decent wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vydan Freuster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matthew Janice!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Janice throws a head kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Freuster.
Janice avoids a punch combination nicely.
Janice tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Freuster manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Freuster moves away from the strike by Janice.
Janice takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Matthew Janice has been cut.
Janice fails in his attempt to clinch.
Janice throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Janice scores with a punch to the head.
Janice scores with a leg kick.
Matthew Janice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Freuster misses with a wild body shot.
Janice tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice defenses there by Janice.
Janice fails to land with a series of punches.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Janice.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Janice.
Janice throws a sloppy head kick and Freuster moves out of range easily.
Freuster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Freuster misses its intended target.
A big left from Freuster misses.
Freuster scores with a crisp jab that stopped Janice in his tracks.
Janice takes the fight into the clinch.
Janice lands a nice elbow.
Freuster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Janice unloads a knee to the mid-section. Freuster lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Freuster is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Janice throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Freuster blocks it with crossed arms.
Freuster throws a head punch that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Freuster takes a knee to the side of the body.
Janice throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Freuster blocks it with crossed arms.
Janice looking to throw knees to the head but Freuster is blocking nicely.
Janice utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Janice unloads a knee to the mid-section. Freuster lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Janice scores with a shot to the side of Freuster's head.
Janice throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Freuster blocks it with crossed arms.
Janice lands with a right to the head.
Janice with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Freuster throws a punch but it's blocked by Janice.
Freuster misses with a short punch on the inside.
Janice throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Freuster blocks it with crossed arms.
Freuster is trying to maintain a safe position but Janice gets an underhook and turns Freuster into the cage.
Janice with a knee to the head.
Janice lands a nice knee to the body.
Freuster struggles to land a body shot inside as Janice controls his hands.
Janice connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Vydan Freuster has been cut.
Freuster is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Freuster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Janice utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janice lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A knee to the head by Janice.
Janice tries to land a knee to the head but Freuster blocks with his arms.
Janice lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Freuster backwards.
Janice with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Janice comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Janice lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Janice landing knees to the body.
Janice lands a right hand.
Janice using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Freuster has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Janice is leaning against Freuster and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Janice tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Janice digs a right hand underneath Freuster's ribcage. Freuster let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Janice with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Janice.
Janice unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Janice lands a knee to the body.
Janice connects with a knee to the head.
Janice connects with a nasty looking knee right to Freuster's face.
Freuster is rocked!
Janice gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Oh Freuster is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Janice lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Janice is working the Thai clinch up against the cage. He yanks Freuster's head to one side and delivers a picture perfect knee, right on the button! Boom! Down goes Freuster! He's out! He's out! The fight is over, just like that!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Matthew Janice!
Matthew Janice 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trey Anastasio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Ellington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anastasio comes into the arena with Tweezer blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Duke Ellington enters the cage!
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201 lbs
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200 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trey Anastasio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Duke Ellington!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Anastasio with that takedown attempt.
Ellington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anastasio.
Anastasio with a poor takedown
and Ellington counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Horrible takedown by Anastasio or perhaps it was just good defense by Ellington which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trey Anastasio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anastasio tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ellington swivels and escapes.
Ellington looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anastasio has managed to clinch.
Ellington stalling in the clinch but Anastasio improves position.
Ellington controlling the action here for a moment.
Anastasio is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ellington gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ellington looking to stall.
Anastasio pulls Ellington into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellington wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Anastasio's closed guard. He's half up but Anastasio has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Anastasio pivots and extends the arm, Ellington falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Anastasio! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Trey Anastasio!
Our winner, Trey Anastasio, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jamison Burkina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Solomon (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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181 lbs
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174 lbs
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Great wrestler
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jamison Burkina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dick Solomon!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burkina throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Solomon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good work by Burkina as he checks the leg kick.
Solomon slips a straight right by Burkina.
Solomon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Burkina misses with a left hand
and Solomon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Solomon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Burkina throws a hook but Solomon blocks it.
Solomon ducks under a wild hook from Burkina.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Burkina.
A leg kick checked by Burkina.
Solomon moves out of range of the strikes.
Burkina rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Solomon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burkina looks to land a right hand but Solomon moved out of range.
Burkina looks to land a right hand but Solomon moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burkina catches Solomon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Dick Solomon has been cut.
Solomon has closed the distance and engaged Burkina in a clinch.
Burkina lands a left hand that snaps the head of Solomon backwards.
Burkina pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Solomon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Solomon throws a leg kick
and Burkina counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Solomon trying to keep a closed guard but Burkina is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Solomon is controlling Burkina's posture.
Burkina advances to half guard.
Solomon is trying to stand.
Burkina throwing shots but Solomon is blocking nicely.
Burkina sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Solomon defending well though.
Solomon wants to control but Burkina is keeping busy.
Burkina missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solomon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Burkina is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Solomon is looking to escape.
Burkina 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.
Burkina thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Solomon's head.
Solomon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burkina.
Burkina is pressing down on Solomon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Solomon is holding on for now.
Solomon trying to control from the bottom.
Solomon looks like he's trying to stand up.
Solomon wants to improve his position but Burkina is controlling well.
Burkina wants to pass to mount but Solomon is defending the position.
Solomon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burkina stops Solomon from getting back to his feet.
Solomon felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Burkina is thwarting Solomon's attempts to control the position.
Burkina tries to pass to full mount but Solomon defends it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Burkina is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Solomon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Burkina is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Burkina thows a huge punch but Solomon dodges it nicely.
Burkina throwing shots but Solomon is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solomon tries to roll over but Burkina keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burkina thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Solomon's head.
Burkina thows a huge punch but Solomon dodges it nicely.
Burkina throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've been hearing that Burkina has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Solomon wants to get back to his feet.
Solomon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Burkina.
Burkina thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Solomon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burkina.
Solomon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burkina.
Burkina missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Burkina working Solomon over with strikes.
Solomon tries to get to full guard but Burkina has control of the leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burkina not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Burkina sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Solomon defending well though.
Solomon tries to roll over but Burkina keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamison Burkina dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dick Solomon'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.
Solomon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Solomon throws a body punch but Burkina moves out of range.
Burkina keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Solomon.
Solomon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burkina sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Solomon connects with a body shot.
Solomon slips a jab and a cross from Burkina.
Burkina misses with a hook
and Solomon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burkina misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Burkina throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burkina fails with the takedown.
Burkina on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burkina fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Solomon on the side of the head.
Burkina wants to clinch up but Solomon keeps it at a distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Solomon, as that shot connected.
Burkina looks to land a left hand but Solomon moved out of range nicely.
A shot to the body from Burkina misses
and Solomon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Solomon ducks under a wild hook from Burkina.
Burkina with a hook.
Solomon connects with a right hand. Burkina shakes it off.
Burkina misses with a straight right.
Burkina is looking to clinch.
Burkina misses with an uppercut.
Burkina dives in and grabs Solomon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Solomon pushes down on Burkina's head and hops out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solomon looks to land a right hand but Burkina moved out of range.
Burkina throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Solomon lands with a nice combination. Burkina backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burkina clobbers Solomon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dick Solomon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Solomon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burkina.
Burkina connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Burkina looks to land a combination but Solomon avoids it well.
Solomon blocks a jab.
Burkina throws a shot from downtown. Solomon moves away and avoids it.
Solomon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Solomon wants to slow Burkina down by chopping away at his legs.
Burkina tries to close the distance and clinch but Solomon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jamison Burkina is winning the standup battle so far.
Good exchange - Burkina coming out on top.
Solomon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burkina.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solomon ducks under a wild hook from Burkina.
Burkina lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Solomon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burkina circles away quickly and effectively.
Solomon rushes Burkina and presses him up against the cage.
Burkina misses with some punches.
Burkina breaks from the clinch.
Solomon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burkina throws out the jab.
Burkina throws an off balance right hand
and Solomon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A jab from Solomon misses.
Burkina misses with a lunging right hand
and Solomon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Solomon takes a swing at Burkina's ribcage but misses.
Burkina looks to land a right hand but Solomon moved out of range.
Burkina blocks a low kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solomon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Burkina backs up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burkina rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Solomon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Burkina misses the jab.
Burkina misses with a body punch
and Solomon counters with a leg kick.
Solomon fails to land with a series of punches.
Burkina on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Burkina is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Burkina feints a jab promting Solomon to slip. Burkina then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Solomon slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Solomon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burkina.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Burkina misses the target.
Burkina throws a jab but it's blocked by Solomon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jamison Burkina will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dick Solomon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Burkina missing with a left hand there. Solomon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Solomon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burkina moves away.
Solomon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burkina manages to avoid it.
Solomon misses with a few strikes there.
Solomon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Burkina loads up on a big right hand but Solomon slips the punch.
Solomon dodges the punch combination from Burkina.
Solomon looks to score with a jab to the body but Burkina is just out of range.
A big left from Burkina misses.
A jab from Burkina misses.
Burkina throws a combination that misses
and Burkina takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Solomon digs a good hook to Burkina's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solomon misses with a series of wild punches.
Burkina throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Solomon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burkina tries to bum rush Solomon with a series of wild strikes but Solomon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Burkina circles away from the clinch attempt.
Burkina lands with a right hand.
Solomon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Burkina throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Solomon misses with a series of wild punches.
Burkina thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burkina misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Burkina.
Solomon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Burkina has time to react.
Burkina tries to clinch but Solomon moves out of range.
Burkina throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Solomon.
Solomon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Burkina misses with a straight right.
Burkina swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Solomon counters with a stiff right hand.
Solomon is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Solomon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burkina.
Solomon ducks under a wild hook from Burkina.
No joy there for Burkina, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Burkina lands a really nice looking cross but Solomon seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solomon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Burkina manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Burkina drops his hands momentarily and Solomon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Solomon lands a nice looking body shot.
Burkina shoots in but Solomon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Solomon dips to his left and cracks Burkina with an uppercut!
Dick Solomon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Solomon digs a good body shot into Burkina's ribs.
Jamison Burkina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burkina swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burkina scores with a jab to the jaw.
Solomon stalks Burkina and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Burkina's face. Burkina staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burkina on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Burkina takes a swing at Solomon's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Burkina 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A lazy left from Solomon finds it's target.
Solomon lands a lovely overhand right.
Burkina is rocked!
The crowd cheers as Solomon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Burkina doesn't seem phased though.
Oh Burkina is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burkina fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Burkina fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamison Burkina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burkina misses with a lunging right hand
and Solomon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Solomon! Burkina is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Solomon!
Dick Solomon tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Raimo Pukki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angus Troyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Pukki might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Trololo. Troyer has chosen Yankee Rose as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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137 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raimo Pukki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Angus Troyer!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pukki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pukki gets tackled into the cage by Troyer. Troyer maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pukki.
Pukki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pukki lands with a short shot to the head.
Troyer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pukki wants to get back to striking at distance but Troyer won't allow it.
Pukki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Troyer throws a solid leg kick but Pukki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Troyer.
A head kick misses from Troyer.
Pukki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pukki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pukki there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pukki throws out a loose jab but Troyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Troyer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pukki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pukki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Troyer.
Troyer ducks under a wild hook from Pukki.
Troyer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Troyer is looking to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pukki throws a body punch but Troyer moves out of range.
Troyer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pukki circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pukki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pukki lands a nice shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Troyer. Pukki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Angus Troyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pukki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pukki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Troyer moves away.
Pukki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pukki moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pukki fails to land with a series of punches.
Troyer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pukki avoids it really well and circles away.
Troyer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pukki is looking to reverse the position.
Troyer is looking to take a break and control but Pukki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pukki can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Troyer landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Troyer is looking to take a break and control but Pukki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Troyer working away.
Pukki tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Troyer prevents Pukki from escaping the position.
Pukki regains half guard.
Pukki wants to get back to full guard.
Troyer is looking to pass Pukki's guard but actually Pukki recovers to full guard.
Troyer is fighting to break Pukki's control of his arms but Pukki is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pukki keeping moving, preventing Troyer from controlling successfully.
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.
Troyer throws a big elbow that misses.
Troyer throws a big elbow that misses.
Troyer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Troyer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Troyer wants to control from the top but Pukki keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pukki tries to bum rush Troyer with a series of wild strikes but Troyer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Troyer misses with a leg kick.
Pukki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Troyer throws a sloppy head kick and Pukki moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raimo Pukki dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Troyer misses with a double jab.
Pukki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Troyer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pukki blocks a head kick by Troyer.
Troyer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pukki. That did some damage!
Troyer misses with a head kick.
Troyer misses with a head kick.
Pukki slips under a jab.
Pukki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Troyer moves away.
Troyer throws a head kick but Pukki moves out of range.
Pukki connects with a right hand. Troyer shakes it off.
Troyer avoids the body shot from Pukki.
Troyer is looking to land body kicks.
Pukki scores with a body shot.
Pukki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Troyer ducks under a wild hook from Pukki.
Pukki is looking to wear down Troyer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pukki connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pukki stuffs the takedown.
Pukki takes a swing at Troyer's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Troyer throws the kick towards the body but Pukki avoids it.
Troyer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Troyer throws a push kick but Pukki slaps the foot to one side.
Pukki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Troyer moves away.
Pukki tests Troyer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Troyer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Troyer misses with a head kick.
Troyer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pukki is able to avoid easily.
Pukki scores with a hook to the body. Troyer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Troyer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Troyer lands in his opponent's guard.
Troyer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pukki pulls Troyer in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Troyer trying to control but Pukki is working from the bottom.
Pukki wants to sweep here but Troyer controlling him for the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Troyer won't allow Pukki to get back to his feet.
Pukki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Troyer manages to get himself to full guard.
Troyer is adopting a defensive guard.
Angus Troyer has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Angus Troyer hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Troyer throws a head kick that misses.
Troyer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Troyer throws a sloppy head kick
and Pukki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Troyer, right into the meat.
Pukki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pukki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pukki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Troyer as he jumps to the side.
Troyer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pukki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pukki avoids the head kick by Troyer.
Pukki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Troyer.
Pukki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Troyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pukki misses with a body shot.
Troyer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Troyer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pukki but Pukki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Troyer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pukki but Pukki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Raimo Pukki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angus Troyer.
Troyer scores with a head kick.
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!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pukki.
A bone on bone clash there as Troyer blocks the leg kick.
Troyer moves forwards but Pukki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Troyer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pukki defends it nicely.
Troyer misses with a kick to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pukki blocks a leg kick.
Troyer misses with a body shot.
Troyer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pukki misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raimo Pukki 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!
Pukki connects with a crisp jab.
Pukki scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Angus Troyer has been cut.
Troyer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pukki scores with the left hand. Troyer knows he should have avoided that one.
Pukki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Troyer's head backwards.
Troyer looks to throw the jab but Pukki is out of range.
Pukki looks to throw the jab but Troyer is out of range.
Pukki throws a body punch but Troyer moves out of range.
Pukki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Troyer manages to avoid it.
Pukki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Troyer.
Pukki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pukki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Troyer slips under a jab.
Nice body kick there by Troyer.
Raimo Pukki is winning the standup battle so far.
Troyer is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pukki connects with a looping right hand.
Pukki misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Troyer counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pukki's knee momentarily.
Nice uppercut lands for Troyer. That snapped Pukki's head back.
Nice uppercut there from Pukki.
The fighters circling - Pukki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Troyer throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pukki.
Pukki lands a head shot.
Troyer slips a jab and a cross from Pukki.
Troyer bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Troyer wants to control but Pukki is keeping him busy.
Pukki manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Troyer tries to get to full guard but Pukki has control of the leg.
Angus Troyer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raimo Pukki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pukki looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Raimo Pukki wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pukki, right into the meat.
Pukki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Troyer circles away quickly and effectively.
Troyer ducks under a wild hook from Pukki.
Pukki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Troyer.
Pukki scores with a jab. Troyer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pukki misses with a few strikes there.
Pukki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Troyer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pukki. Troyer shrugs it off though.
Pukki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice jab there from Pukki.
Pukki moves out of range of the body kick from Troyer.
Troyer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Troyer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Troyer wants it to stay on the feet.
Pukki lands a nice looking body kick.
Pukki is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Troyer moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Troyer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pukki backwards.
Troyer tries a body shot but Pukki blocks it.
A short right from Troyer on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pukki is leaning against Troyer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pukki blocks an elbow strike from Troyer.
Troyer misses with a knee to the head.
Pukki tries to break free but Troyer pushes him back against the cage.
Pukki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Troyer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Troyer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pukki manages to break the clinch.
Pukki misses with a wild combination.
Troyer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raimo Pukki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pukki, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raimo Pukki!
After the fight, Raimo Pukki was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mac Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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32
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25 - 17 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 17 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mac Hansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christian Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jacobs checks a leg kick.
Jacobs takes a swing at Hansen's ribcage but misses.
Hansen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hansen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hansen wants it to stay on the feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jacobs, right into the meat.
Hansen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hansen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jacobs if he has to take too many more of those.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hansen sprawls well. Hansen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jacobs gets slowly back to his feet.
Jacobs shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hansen actively working from the bottom here.
Jacobs has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen tries to hold on but Jacobs pushes him away.
Hansen is in a horrible position here. Jacobs smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hansen can't escape the position.
Hansen's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Jacobs controlling his opponent.
Hansen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs controlling the pace for now.
Jacobs throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Jacobs tries to control but Hansen wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jacobs postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hansen looks a forlorn figure.
Jacobs lands a big shot there that rocks Hansen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jacobs lands a big shot there that rocks Hansen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jacobs throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Jacobs breaks from Hansen's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hansen regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs prevents Hansen from standing back up.
Hansen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jacobs.
Jacobs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jacobs trying to mount his opponent but Hansen defends it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jacobs controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Jacobs dominated that round.
That's time! Hansen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jacobs looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jacobs goes for a double leg but Hansen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hansen continues to drive forward.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jacobs.
Jacobs's coach down at MMA Warrior (1000$ / 15 Elite Coaches) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jacobs's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hansen tries for a takedown but Jacobs manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jacobs pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hansen throws a head kick but Jacobs moves out of range.
Jacobs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hansen.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jacobs.
Mac Hansen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Jacobs.
Nice sprawl there from Jacobs as Hansen shoots in.
Jacobs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Jacobs does it's job there.
Hansen with a jab.
We've been told by Hansen's head coaches at Urban Fight Gym (15 Elite Coaches) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs stuffs the takedown attempt from Hansen. Hansen gets slowly back to his feet.
Hansen cracks a nice hook into Jacobs's ribs.
Hansen misses with a series of wild punches.
Hansen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacobs lands a nice hook to Hansen's body. Hansen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jacobs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hansen manages to avoid it.
Jacobs takes one to the side of the head.
Hansen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hansen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jacobs was well out of range. Poor timing from Hansen.
Jacobs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jacobs fails with a takedown attempt.
Mac Hansen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs moves out of range of the leg kick from Hansen.
Nice takedown defense from Jacobs. No joy for Hansen on that attempt.
Jacobs fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jacobs misses the shot to the body.
Hansen misses with a right hand
letting Jacobs counter with a right hand.
Jacobs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hansen.
Jacobs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Hansen. Those never looked like landing.
Hansen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hansen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jacobs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jacobs lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacobs working the body and head with strikes.
Hansen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jacobs's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nice strikes from Jacobs there.
Hansen is trying to stand.
Hansen actively working from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hansen is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Jacobs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jacobs lands a leg kick that knocks Hansen off balance momentarily.
Hansen tries to bum rush Jacobs with a series of wild strikes but Jacobs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jacobs looks to land a right hand but Hansen moved out of range.
Jacobs misses with a low kick as Hansen jumps back.
Christian Jacobs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jacobs shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jacobs is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacobs tries to pass to full mount but Hansen defends it.
Hansen trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen blocking the ground and pound.
Hansen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jacobs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jacobs keeping moving, preventing Hansen from controlling successfully.
Jacobs bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hansen's guard.
Hansen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs throws a big right hand that misses.
Jacobs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hansen is keeping the position for now.
Christian Jacobs has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hansen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jacobs with a nice head shot there.
Jacobs lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hansen looking to control.
Jacobs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jacobs controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hansen can't keep his opponent in guard - Jacobs advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jacobs is keen to just control but Hansen is a slippery customer.
Hansen trying to control but Jacobs postures up.
Jacobs perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs is trying to work for a kimura but Hansen is defending well.
Hansen is trying to control but can't.
Jacobs trying to pass the guard but Hansen defending well.
Jacobs drops an elbow to the side of Hansen's head.
Mac Hansen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hansen taking some punishment here, with Jacobs in his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Jacobs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jacobs 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Jacobs!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Christian Jacobs made sure he mentioned DTK Designs (Laundry), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zachery Rey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominic Rude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rude's choice of entrance music: Gunslinger. Dominic Rude acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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205 lbs
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218 lbs
15 - 3 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
25 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Zachery Rey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dominic Rude!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rude tries to bum rush Rey with a series of wild strikes but Rey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rey takes a swing at Rude's ribcage but misses.
Rey throws a nice looking combination but Rude bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rude moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rude looks to score with a jab to the body but Rey is just out of range.
Rey moves in looking to clinch but Rude pushes him off.
Rude slips a jab and a cross from Rey.
Rude throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rude takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rude ducks under a wild hook from Rey.
Rude lands with a good body shot.
Rey moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rude moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Rude with that takedown attempt.
Rude just misses with a punch to the body.
Rey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rude will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rey looks to land a left hand but Rude moved out of range nicely.
Rey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rude tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rey defends well and Rude ends up having to push Rey into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zachery Rey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominic Rude.
Rey tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rey misses with a body punch.
Rey creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rude's defenses.
Rey creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rude's defenses.
Rude dodges an elbow strike from Rey.
Rey comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rey is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nice body punch from Rey.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rude as Rey tries to tie him up.
Rey tries a knee to the head but Rude blocks it.
Rude takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rey will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rude up against the cage.
Rude swings wildly with an uppercut but Rey uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Rude takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rude backwards.
Rude lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rey is looking to control Rude's arms but Rude gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rey has his back to the cage.
Rey connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rude's face.
Rude fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rude on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rude working hard to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rey.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rude tries to break the clinch but Rey is controlling the position.
Rey unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rude.
Rude avoiding damage as Rey throws knees to the body.
Rude escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rude darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rude misses with a straight right.
Rude needs to keep his hands up - Rey had a free shot at his head there.
Rey lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Rude.
Rude tries for a takedown but Rey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rey is looking to clinch.
Rey blocks a head kick by Rude.
Rude looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rude circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rude misses with a looping left.
Rey misses with a body shot.
Rey tries to clinch there but Rude circles away.
Rey listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rude moves away.
Rey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rude circles away quickly and effectively.
Rude throws a right and a left that Rey avoids nicely.
Rey is looking to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Rude misses.
The crowd cheers as Rey lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rude doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zachery Rey dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rey staying out of range there.
Rey misses with a hook to the body
and Rude connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rey misses with a few strikes there.
Rude lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rey circles away quickly and effectively.
Rey scores with a shot to the body.
Rude slips a jab and a cross from Rey.
Rey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rude keeps the fight on the outside.
Rey throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rude.
Rey ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rey avoids the body shot from Rude.
Rey lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rude scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rey is holding on to half guard well.
Rey on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rey tries to get out of the position.
Rey trying to control from the bottom.
Rey works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rude trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rude won't allow Rey to sweep him here.
Rude slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rude looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rey defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rude.
Rude throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rey counters with a series of strikes. Rude will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rey misses with the combination.
Rey displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Rey. Rude does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rude ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rude swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rey blocks a jab.
Rude shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rey but Rey pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rude works Rey's body with a nice hook.
Rey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice shot lands for Rey.
Rey checks a leg kick.
Rude loads up on a big right hand but Rey slips the punch.
Rude darts in looking for a takedown but Rey gets double underhooks and turns Rude into the cage.
Zachery Rey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominic Rude.
Rey effectively controlling the action here.
Rey is trying to maintain a safe position but Rude gets an underhook and turns Rey into the cage.
Rey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rey creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rude's defenses.
Rey lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rey taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rude breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rude throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rey stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rude is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rude throws out a loose jab but Rey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rey throws a nice looking combination but Rude bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rude has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rude there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rude lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rey darts in and clinches Rude up against the cage.
Rude misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rey tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Rude.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Zachery Rey will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Rey lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rey.
Rey misses with a double jab
and Rude counters with a body kick.
Rude looks for a takedown but Rey sprawls well.
Rude lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rey checks a leg kick.
Rude is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rey.
Rey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Rude throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rude thows a body shot but no joy.
Rude throws a body punch but Rey moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rey walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rey lands a nice shot to the body.
Rey looks to land a body kick but Rude moved away.
Rey misses with a body punch
and Rude counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rude scores with a jab.
Rey tries to clinch there but Rude circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rude.
Rey looks to land a combination but Rude avoids it well.
Rey lands a right hook to the body.
Rude lands a really nice looking cross but Rey seems unphased.
Zachery Rey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rude ducks under a wild hook from Rey.
Rey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rey scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rude in his tracks.
Rey looks to land a combination. Rude sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rude circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rude scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rude shoots in for a double leg but Rey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rude misses with a kick to the body
and Rey counters with a nice uppercut.
Rey lunges at Rude with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rude's hand.
Rey lands a leg kick that knocks Rude off balance momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rey.
Rude pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rey checks a leg kick nicely.
Zachery Rey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rude paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rude shoots in for a takedown but Rey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zachery Rey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominic Rude.
Rude with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rude fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rey misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rey leaves Rude with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rude takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rey looks to throw the jab but Rude is out of range.
Zachery Rey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rey throws a nice looking combination but Rude bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice takedown defense from Rey. No joy for Rude on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rey.
Rey throws a series of punches but Rude avoids them all with ease.
Rey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rude paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rude. Rude obviously looking to wear him down.
Rey staying out of range there.
Dominic Rude has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rude avoids the body shot from Rey.
Rude with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rude throws a front kick aimed at Rey's knee but Rey avoids it well.
An inside leg kick lands from Rude.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A low kick from Rey misses
and Rude counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rude on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
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 Zachery Rey.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rey, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zachery Rey!
Zachery Rey very nearly forgot to thank CEC Nutrition Q160 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abdoul Murquite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Leduc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murquite comes to the cage accompanied by Năo Posso Mais. Leduc has chosen Balls to the Wall as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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299 lbs
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300 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Abdoul Murquite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Leduc!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murquite chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Murquite has his takedown stuffed
enabling Leduc to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Abdoul Murquite has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Leduc misses the target.
Murquite wants to slow Leduc down by chopping away at his legs.
Murquite fails with a takedown attempt.
Murquite fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Leduc, pushing him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leduc.
Leduc has a couple of punches blocked by Murquite.
Murquite has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Leduc after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdoul Murquite. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murquite has Leduc pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Leduc manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Leduc on the inside.
Leduc swings wildly with an uppercut but Murquite uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leduc swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murquite has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Leduc regains guard immediately.
Leduc tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murquite trying to control but Leduc is working from the bottom.
Leduc utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Leduc looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leduc wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Murquite stopping the sweep attempt from Leduc.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murquite looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Murquite is looking to chop away at Leduc's legs.
Murquite gets caught flat footed, as Leduc shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Leduc looking to pass the guard.
Leduc must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Leduc trying to control but Murquite is working from the bottom.
Murquite wants to control the position but Leduc says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Leduc thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murquite's head.
Murquite gets full guard.
Leduc really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Murquite. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murquite is trying to keep Leduc in close.
Leduc in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Leduc with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murquite has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leduc can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Murquite controlling Leduc's posture.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Murquite had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Leduc defends it easily.
Murquite working a defensive guard here.
Murquite bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Leduc's guard.
Leduc looking for a sweep. Not yet Leduc, not yet.
Murquite is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Leduc is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Leduc has escaped and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murquite wants to sweep here but Leduc controlling him for the moment.
Murquite keeping moving, preventing Leduc from controlling successfully.
Murquite is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Murquite wants to sweep here but Leduc controlling him for the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murquite looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leduc postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdoul Murquite dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abdoul Murquite's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Murquite feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Leduc looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murquite is one step ahead there.
Leduc manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Murquite tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Murquite is working hard here to advance position.
Leduc lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Murquite slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murquite tries to get to full guard but Leduc has control of the leg.
Murquite gets full guard.
Leduc tries to free his leg and advance position but Murquite is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murquite wants to sweep but no luck.
Leduc lands a couple of elbows.
Murquite manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Leduc manages to get himself to full guard.
Murquite wants to control from the top but Leduc keeps moving.
Leduc looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Murquite pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leduc is keeping the position for now.
Leduc not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Leduc keeping moving, preventing Murquite from controlling successfully.
Leduc not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Murquite gets the takedown into side control.
Leduc is looking for a sweep.
We've been hearing good reports from Murquite's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Leduc is trying to control Murquite's posture but Murquite avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murquite throws a strike aimed at the side of Leduc's head but Leduc avoids it well.
Murquite throws a strike aimed at the side of Leduc's head but Leduc avoids it well.
Murquite is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Leduc has escaped the position, nice work there.
Murquite is looking to take a break and control but Leduc is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murquite creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Leduc sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murquite controls the position from side control.
Abdoul Murquite overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Leduc tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Murquite wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Murquite lands an elbow.
Murquite is looking to take a break and control but Leduc is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leduc is looking to regain half guard here but Murquite keeps moving and retains side control.
Murquite throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murquite throws an elbow but Leduc slips to the side and avoids it well.
Murquite landing strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leduc tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Leduc is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Murquite is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Leduc looks calm but he's in trouble here. Murquite gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Leduc is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Murquite lets go of the hold and Leduc can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Abdoul Murquite!
Abdoul Murquite 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Kyle Romo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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184 lbs
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177 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Kyle Romo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronaldo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romo stuffs the takedown.
Silva slips a jab from Romo.
Silva closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Romo to the mat! Romo manages to get full guard.
Romo keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva is looking to advance position but Romo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Silva can't escape the position.
Silva tries to hold on but Romo postures up.
Romo looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries to hold on but Romo pushes him away.
Silva regains half guard.
Silva is positioning himself well to prevent Romo advancing to mount.
Romo is taking a breather. Silva says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref stands the fighters back up because John Kyle Romo just wasn't active enough.
Romo thumps Silva with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
John Kyle Romo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Romo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Romo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Romo throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva lands a jab to the head.
Romo tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva catches Romo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Silva takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Romo trying to hold on to Silva's head to control him but Silva postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva with the ground and pound but Romo uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Romo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Silva trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Romo has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva has his hands on Romo's head, controlling the position.
Romo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ronaldo Silva will probably get the nod.
That's time! Romo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Silva misses with a left hand
and Romo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Silva tries to pull guard but Romo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Silva tries to pull guard but Romo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Silva tries to pull guard but Romo won't allow it.
John Kyle Romo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Silva.
Romo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva.
Silva jumps guard but Romo stands there with Silva around his waist. Silva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Romo tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
Romo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Silva blocks it with crossed arms.
Silva pulls Romo into guard.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Romo is proving a slippery customer.
Romo won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Romo preventing the sweep.
Romo forces his way into half guard.
Silva wants to improve his position but Romo is controlling well.
Silva keeping hold of Romo's head, controlling as best he can.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Silva keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Romo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Romo lands a leg kick that knocks Silva off balance momentarily.
Good leg kick by Romo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romo looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range.
Romo throws a right hand that misses
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Romo blocks nicely.
Romo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silva's guard.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Romo postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silva holds on and takes a little breather.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Romo is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Silva is trying to maintain the position but Romo is very close to passing his half guard.
Silva holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Still in half guard, Romo seems content to control.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldo Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Romo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Silva lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Silva bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Silva throws a series of strikes that have Romo backpedaling.
Romo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Silva momentarily.
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Silva takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romo connects with an inside leg kick.
Silva dives in and grabs Romo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Romo pushes down on Silva's head and hops out.
Romo scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva swings widly with a right hand
and Romo counters with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Romo.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice shot lands for Silva.
Romo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Romo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Silva's sensitive parts.
An inside leg kick from Romo misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Romo. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Romo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva swings for the body but Romo moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Romo is just out of range.
Romo is looking to slow Silva down with leg kicks.
Silva lands with an uppercut that bounces Romo off the cage and back into range.
Silva is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Romo.
Silva scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Silva fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Romo to the ground. Silva is now in Romo's guard.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Romo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
John Kyle Romo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva throws a strike but Romo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romo is stalling in the full guard.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
Romo trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silva is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws an elbow that misses. Romo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Silva's guard. Nice move by Romo!
Romo stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Romo slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva keeping hold of Romo's head, controlling as best he can.
Romo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Kyle Romo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Silva 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronaldo Silva!
Our winner, Ronaldo Silva, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tomi Atomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Also Zarathustra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Atomi comes to the cage accompanied by Spookshow Baby. Zarathustra has chosen Red Birds Will Fly Out Of The East And Destroy Paris In A Night as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tomi Atomi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Also Zarathustra!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zarathustra throws a low kick but Atomi avoids it.
Atomi thuds his shin into the meat of Zarathustra's side.
Zarathustra thuds his right hand into Atomi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Tomi Atomi has been cut.
Zarathustra takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Zarathustra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atomi manages to avoid it.
Atomi defending well as Zarathustra loads up on a big left hand.
Atomi throws a sloppy head kick and Zarathustra moves out of range easily.
Atomi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zarathustra counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Atomi lands with a slapping head kick.
Atomi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Atomi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zarathustra has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atomi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Atomi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Atomi gets caught napping as Zarathustra dives in and scores a takedown. Atomi manages to retain guard.
Atomi working for submissions but it's allowed Zarathustra to get to half guard.
Atomi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zarathustra not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Atomi is looking for a sweep. Zarathustra is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Atomi manages to get to full guard.
Zarathustra trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Atomi is trying to keep Zarathustra in close.
Zarathustra lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atomi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zarathustra is one step ahead there.
Zarathustra in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Atomi wants to sweep but no luck.
Atomi throws a couple of heel strikes.
Atomi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zarathustra defends well.
Zarathustra lands a couple of digs.
Zarathustra passes Atomi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atomi is trying to control but can't.
Atomi is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Atomi looking for submissions off his back.
Zarathustra prevents Atomi from improving his position.
Atomi trying to control from the bottom.
Atomi gets full guard.
Atomi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Zarathustra is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Atomi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zarathustra wants to lay and pray for a moment but Atomi keeps working.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Zarathustra lands an elbow.
Atomi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zarathustra cracks Atomi with a big right hand but Atomi just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zarathustra is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Atomi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Zarathustra tries for a kimura but Atomi is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Also Zarathustra will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tomi Atomi's cut.
That's time! Atomi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Atomi needs to keep his hands up - Zarathustra had a free shot at his head there.
Zarathustra closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Atomi quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Atomi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Also Zarathustra has got the better of the ground game so far.
Atomi 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zarathustra is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zarathustra postures up.
Zarathustra content to stall in guard here.
Zarathustra postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zarathustra sitting in guard here, content to control.
Zarathustra has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zarathustra trying to control the position from guard on top but Atomi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zarathustra with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Atomi lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Zarathustra!
Zarathustra can't escape the position.
Atomi is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Zarathustra can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atomi lands a big shot there that rocks Zarathustra but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Zarathustra is looking to get to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atomi raining down hammerfists from mount.
The referee warns Zarathustra that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Atomi looking for a guillotine from mount but Zarathustra is having none of it.
Atomi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Zarathustra hang on?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zarathustra really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Atomi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Zarathustra hang on?
Atomi avoids the attempt from Zarathustra to control.
Zarathustra is looking to get to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Atomi.
Zarathustra is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atomi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Atomi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zarathustra keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Atomi working Zarathustra over with strikes here.
Zarathustra is looking to improve his position but Atomi isn't that keen on the idea.
Atomi tries to control but Zarathustra wriggling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomi Atomi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tomi Atomi'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.
A big right from Zarathustra misses.
Zarathustra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zarathustra finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zarathustra shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Atomi defends it nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Atomi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Atomi.
Zarathustra moves out of range as Atomi throws a body kick.
Zarathustra throws a series of punches but Atomi moves out of range.
Atomi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Atomi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zarathustra is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Atomi is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atomi landing with the ground and pound.
Atomi throws a big elbow that misses.
Atomi slips nicely into half guard.
Atomi trying to control from half guard but Zarathustra is working away.
Atomi passes the guard and advances to mount!
Zarathustra tries to lock up and control but Atomi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zarathustra sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zarathustra manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zarathustra wants to hit a switch here but Atomi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Zarathustra there!
Zarathustra is desperately trying to improve his position but Atomi has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atomi with good strikes from the mount here!
Atomi landing strikes, looking to finish!
Atomi landing strikes from the mount and Zarathustra is in trouble!
Atomi working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Zarathustra keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Zarathustra in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
It looks like Also Zarathustra has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zarathustra taking shots to the head.
Atomi landing punches.
Zarathustra is in a horrible position here. Atomi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zarathustra gets back to half guard.
Zarathustra is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Atomi pulls his head out easily.
Zarathustra trying to control here.
Zarathustra is defending against the submission attempts here by Atomi.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zarathustra tries to roll over but Atomi keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomi Atomi clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Atomi 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.
Zarathustra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zarathustra rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Atomi counters with a single leg into guard. Zarathustra didn't expect that.
Zarathustra wants to sweep here but Atomi controlling him for the moment.
Zarathustra keeping full guard, as Atomi tries to pass.
Atomi won't allow Zarathustra to sweep him here.
Zarathustra trying to control the position.
Zarathustra has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Atomi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zarathustra trying to keep a closed guard but Atomi is proving a slippery customer.
Zarathustra working for a triangle but Atomi defends it easily.
Atomi trying to control the position from guard on top but Zarathustra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Atomi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zarathustra has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Atomi has managed to get both his arms back between Zarathustra's legs - danger averted.
Atomi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zarathustra's head.
Zarathustra keeping moving, preventing Atomi from controlling successfully.
Zarathustra wants to sweep but no luck.
Zarathustra bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Atomi's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zarathustra accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Atomi working for submissions but it's allowed Zarathustra to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atomi wants to get back to full guard.
Atomi trying to control but Zarathustra postures up.
Atomi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Atomi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Zarathustra is staying active underneath Atomi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zarathustra trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zarathustra slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Atomi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zarathustra is on top in guard.
Atomi wants to sweep but no luck.
Zarathustra trying to control but Atomi is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zarathustra throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zarathustra's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
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 Tomi Atomi will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Zarathustra throws a right and a left that Atomi avoids nicely.
Atomi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zarathustra's head.
Atomi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zarathustra misses with a low kick.
No joy there for Zarathustra, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Atomi moves into the clinch.
Atomi wants a takedown.
Zarathustra pushes Atomi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zarathustra jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Atomi walks away with a smile on his face. Zarathustra gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Atomi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Atomi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Atomi dives in and grabs Zarathustra's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zarathustra pushes down on Atomi's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atomi lands a jab to the nose.
Zarathustra looks to land a combination but Atomi avoids it well.
Tomi Atomi is winning the standup battle so far.
Atomi avoids a kick to the body.
Also Zarathustra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atomi slips under a jab from Zarathustra.
Zarathustra fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Atomi is out of range.
Zarathustra fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Atomi on the side of the head.
Atomi defending well as Zarathustra loads up on a big left hand.
Atomi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zarathustra will feel that in the morning.
Zarathustra misses with a hook
and Atomi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Atomi.
Atomi trying to control but Zarathustra is working from the bottom.
Zarathustra is trying to keep Atomi in close.
Also Zarathustra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atomi won't allow Zarathustra to sweep him here.
Atomi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atomi postures up in Zarathustra's guard and throws a big left but Zarathustra blocks it.
Atomi postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zarathustra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Atomi was well out of range. Poor timing from Zarathustra.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atomi feints and as Zarathustra raises his hands in defense, Atomi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tomi Atomi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Atomi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zarathustra swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zarathustra working for a triangle but Atomi defends it easily.
Zarathustra is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Atomi defends well.
Zarathustra is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Atomi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atomi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Zarathustra slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Zarathustra looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zarathustra looking for a guillotine here but Atomi defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Atomi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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 Tomi Atomi.
I think Atomi 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 49:46
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomi Atomi!
Tomi Atomi retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Tomi Atomi 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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