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SPFT 134: Stoppers vs Oliveira PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Collin Glorious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Ernst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glorious comes to the cage accompanied by Rick Ross ft Weezy - I'm a G. The crowd seem to be enjoying Ernst's choice of entrance music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjVvhDwFnJk. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
27 - 12 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Collin Glorious!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tim Ernst!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping body kick lands there for Glorious.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Glorious.
Ernst staying out of range there.
Glorious ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ernst moves away.
Glorious throws a nice inside leg kick.
Glorious misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Glorious has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Le Prieuré de Sion in the buildup to the fight.
Glorious will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ernst bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Glorious throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Ernst to counter with a crisp jab.
Glorious scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Glorious misses with a few strikes there.
Glorious throws a body kick that misses
and Ernst counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Ernst throws a series of punches but Glorious moves out of range.
Glorious closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Tim Ernst has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ernst avoids a punch combination nicely.
Glorious throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Glorious thows a body shot but no joy.
Glorious pushes Ernst away with a front kick.
Glorious delivers a nice body kick.
Collin Glorious seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glorious throws a half hearted mid kick.
Glorious throws a head kick but Ernst moves out of range.
Glorious misses with a kick to the body.
Glorious moves into the clinch successfully.
Ernst tries a body shot but Glorious blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Ernst scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glorious lands a hook to the side of the head.
Glorious misses with a body punch.
Glorious on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glorious throws a punch but it's blocked by Ernst.
Glorious managing to block the knees to the body from Ernst.
Glorious lands with a short shot to the head.
Glorious goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Glorious.
Glorious misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ernst is looking to control Glorious's arms but Glorious gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ernst has his back to the cage.
Ernst throws a knee to the head but misses.
Glorious throws a head punch that misses.
Ernst connects with a nasty looking knee right to Glorious's face.
It looks like Collin Glorious has been cut.
Glorious on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ernst tries to land a knee to the head but Glorious blocks with his arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ernst.
Glorious lands a right hand.
Glorious lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Glorious - that landed with a thud.
Glorious lands a left hand.
Ernst's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ernst is rocked!
Glorious scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ernst is still on wobbly legs! Can Glorious finish him?
Ernst working aggressively here.
A short left from Ernst.
Glorious lands a big right hand that drops Ernst! The killer instinct kicks in and Glorious finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Glorious!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Collin Glorious!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Elias Virtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guy Kopec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Virtanen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Haittavaikutus - Matkalla. Kopec has chosen Boats 'N Hoes as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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165 lbs
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World class MT
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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 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Elias Virtanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Guy Kopec!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kopec tries a low kick but Virtanen avoids it.
Virtanen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Virtanen rushes Kopec and presses him up against the cage.
Kopec is trying to break the clinch but Virtanen is controlling him.
Virtanen misses with a knee to the head.
Virtanen lands with a light punch inside.
Kopec wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Virtanen fails to land.
Kopec tries to work over Virtanen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knees to the body from Virtanen.
Virtanen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kopec blocks it with crossed arms.
Kopec prevents a body shot from Virtanen.
Kopec changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Virtanen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Virtanen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kopec's head.
Kopec swinging wildly here.
Kopec is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nice defenses there by Kopec.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virtanen has managed to clinch.
Virtanen working aggressively here.
Kopec looking to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Virtanen.
Virtanen scores a nice knee to the body.
Kopec breaks the clinch.
Kopec tries a head kick but it misses.
Virtanen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kopec.
Kopec misses the shot to the body.
Virtanen misses with a body kick.
Virtanen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kopec.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kopec lands a nice leg kick that just misses Virtanen's sensitive parts.
Virtanen throws a chopping leg kick but Kopec manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Virtanen. That's going to slow Kopec down.
Virtanen is looking to land body kicks.
A leg kick checked by Virtanen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen is looking to score with low kicks.
Virtanen misses with a head kick.
Virtanen throws a nice outside leg kick.
No joy there for Kopec, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kopec throws a right and a left that Virtanen avoids nicely.
Virtanen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Virtanen connects with a solid leg kick.
Virtanen drives through and clinches with Kopec against the cage.
Kopec missing with knees to the body.
Virtanen tries to throw a body punch but Kopec avoids it by throwing Virtanen back against the cage.
Virtanen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kopec has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Virtanen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kopec can turn it around.
Kopec wants to break the clinch but can't.
Virtanen lands a nice elbow.
Virtanen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Virtanen breaks from the clinch.
Kopec stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Virtanen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen looks to land a left hand but Kopec moved out of range nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Kopec checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kopec pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Virtanen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kopec is trying to push Virtanen away but Virtanen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kopec escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Virtanen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kopec finds it's way round the side to connect with Virtanen's head.
Kopec moves out of range of the body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kopec.
Virtanen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kopec connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kopec tries to score a power double leg takedown but Virtanen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kopec somewhat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kopec, as that shot connected.
Kopec will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen misses with a body shot.
Virtanen closes the distance and pushes Kopec back into the cage.
Kopec throws an elbow but it misses.
Kopec wants to break free but Virtanen has control.
Virtanen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kopec blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Virtanen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Virtanen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kopec is defending well for now.
Virtanen breaks the clinch.
Virtanen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Virtanen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kopec with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kopec throws a low kick, looking for Virtanen's leg but Virtanen calmly moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Virtanen misses with an uppercut
and Kopec counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Virtanen is holding on to half guard well.
Virtanen is trying to stand up here but Kopec is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elias Virtanen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kopec throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kopec throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Virtanen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Virtanen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kopec throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kopec is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Virtanen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Virtanen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A slow jab from Virtanen misses its intended target.
Kopec misses with a leg kick
enabling Virtanen to counter with a crisp jab.
Elias Virtanen is winning the standup battle so far.
Virtanen works the jab nicely.
Virtanen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kopec lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Virtanen backs up against the cage.
Kopec will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kopec on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Virtanen. Virtanen obviously looking to wear him down.
Kopec walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Virtanen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virtanen misses with a wild body shot.
Virtanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kopec moves away.
Kopec tries a head kick but it misses.
Virtanen misses with an uppercut
and Virtanen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Virtanen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kopec if he has to take too many more of those.
A solid leg kick lands there for Virtanen.
Virtanen avoids the body shot from Kopec.
Virtanen throws a jab when Kopec was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Virtanen. Kopec does a little dance to reset his feet.
Virtanen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kopec connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Virtanen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kopec moves out of range of the body kick from Virtanen.
Jab from Kopec.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Virtanen, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kopec scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kopec tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Virtanen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Virtanen moves into range and clinches up with Kopec.
Virtanen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kopec avoids it.
Kopec blocks an elbow strike from Virtanen.
Kopec goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kopec is trying to force a seperation but Virtanen has the dominant position.
Virtanen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Virtanen scores with a shoulder strike.
Kopec wants to get back to striking at distance but Virtanen won't allow it.
Virtanen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kopec tries to break the clinch but Virtanen is controlling the position.
Virtanen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Guy Kopec has been cut.
A short uppercut from Virtanen.
Virtanen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kopec blocks it with crossed arms.
Virtanen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kopec has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen tries a body shot but Kopec blocks it.
Kopec wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kopec throws a head punch that misses.
Kopec looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kopec avoids the elbow strike from Virtanen, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Kopec.
Virtanen working aggressively here.
Kopec tries to break the clinch but Virtanen is controlling the position.
Virtanen misses with a punch to the body.
Virtanen tries a knee to the head but Kopec blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Virtanen fails to land.
Virtanen working Kopec over with knees to the body.
Virtanen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kopec manages to break the clinch.
Kopec scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Virtanen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Virtanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kopec was well out of range. Poor timing from Virtanen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kopec checks a low kick from Virtanen.
Virtanen is looking to clinch but Kopec is avoiding it.
Kopec throws a leg kick but Virtanen checks it.
Virtanen tries to clinch there but Kopec circles away.
Virtanen thuds a left hand into Kopec's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kopec takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Virtanen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Virtanen thows a body shot but no joy.
Virtanen is looking to slow Kopec down with leg kicks.
Kopec takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice shot lands for Kopec.
Kopec steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Virtanen.
Virtanen misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elias Virtanen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Guy Kopec's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kopec ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kopec lands with a right hand.
Virtanen 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.
Kopec lands with a nice combination. Virtanen backs away looking to recover.
Kopec bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Virtanen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kopec throws a sloppy head kick and Virtanen moves out of range easily.
Virtanen throws a head kick that misses
and Virtanen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kopec misses the jab.
Virtanen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Virtanen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kopec tried to score with a low kick but Virtanen checks it.
Kopec misses with a body kick.
Kopec avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopec on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Virtanen. Virtanen obviously looking to wear him down.
Kopec chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Virtanen can pounce on him.
Virtanen lands a really nice looking cross but Kopec seems unphased.
Virtanen takes a swing at Kopec's ribcage but misses.
Virtanen throws out a loose jab but Kopec uses good head movement to avoid it.
Virtanen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kopec paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Virtanen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kopec misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kopec checks the leg kick.
Virtanen wants to clinch up but Kopec keeps it at a distance.
Kopec has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kopec shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Virtanen pinned against the cage. Virtanen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
An inside leg kick from Kopec misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kopec throws the left hand but Virtanen avoids the punch easily.
Kopec throws a leg kick but Virtanen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Virtanen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Virtanen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kopec misses with an uppercut. Virtanen saw that one coming.
Kopec tries to keep at a distance but Virtanen has taken the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Virtanen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kopec.
Virtanen stops a takedown attempt from Kopec.
Virtanen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kopec's defenses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Virtanen.
Virtanen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kopec takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Virtanen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kopec's face.
Virtanen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Virtanen clobbers Kopec with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kopec's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab from Kopec misses.
Virtanen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Guy Kopec has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A slapping leg kick lands for Virtanen.
Kopec takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kopec keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Virtanen.
Virtanen throws a head kick that misses.
Kopec keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kopec moves out of range of the body kick from Virtanen.
Virtanen cracks the inside of Kopec's front leg.
Kopec throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Decent striking displayed by Kopec there.
Virtanen connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kopec lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Virtanen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Virtanen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kopec swings for the body but Virtanen moves out of range.
Virtanen works Kopec's body with a nice hook.
Virtanen scores with the left hand. Kopec knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kopec looks to land a combination but Virtanen avoids it well.
Kopec checks a low kick from Virtanen.
Virtanen throws a hook to the side of Kopec's head but Kopec sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Virtanen swings for the body but Kopec moves out of range.
Virtanen clinches with his opponent.
Virtanen is pressed up against the cage. Kopec has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Virtanen down to the mat. Virtanen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Elias Virtanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guy Kopec.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kopec uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Virtanen.
Virtanen scores with a nice strike.
Virtanen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kopec finds it's way round the side to connect with Virtanen's head.
Virtanen misses with a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elias Virtanen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Virtanen, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elias Virtanen!
A victorious Elias Virtanen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mahandry Andriamboavonjy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordon Lefleaur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mahandry Andriamboavonjy had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mahandry Andriamboavonjy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gordon Lefleaur!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lefleaur is looking to clinch.
Andriamboavonjy tests Lefleaur's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Andriamboavonjy closes the distance and clinches up with Lefleaur, looking for a takedown. Andriamboavonjy pushes Lefleaur against the cage but Lefleaur circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lefleaur jabs Andriamboavonjy right on the nose. Andriamboavonjy blinks but takes it well.
Andriamboavonjy misses with the combination.
Andriamboavonjy throws an off balance right hand
and Lefleaur counters with a left to the body.
Andriamboavonjy cracks Lefleaur with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Andriamboavonjy moves out of range of the body kick.
Andriamboavonjy fails to land with a series of punches.
Andriamboavonjy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Andriamboavonjy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lefleaur circles away quickly and effectively.
Lefleaur ducks under a wild hook from Andriamboavonjy.
A swing and a miss from Andriamboavonjy.
Lefleaur dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lefleaur scores with a nice head shot.
Lefleaur avoids the body shot from Andriamboavonjy.
Lefleaur thuds his right hand into Andriamboavonjy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andriamboavonjy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lefleaur throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lefleaur lands an overhand right.
Lefleaur lands a jab to Andriamboavonjy's midsection.
Andriamboavonjy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Andriamboavonjy shoots in for a takedown but Lefleaur shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mahandry Andriamboavonjy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andriamboavonjy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Andriamboavonjy is rocked!
Lefleaur fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Andriamboavonjy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lefleaur fails with an attempt to clinch.
Andriamboavonjy loads up on a big right hand but Lefleaur slips the punch.
No joy there for Andriamboavonjy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Andriamboavonjy ducks right into an uppercut from Lefleaur.
Oh Andriamboavonjy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lefleaur lands a nice leg kick that just misses Andriamboavonjy's sensitive parts.
Andriamboavonjy is breathing heavily.
Lefleaur scores with a body shot.
Andriamboavonjy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lefleaur circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Andriamboavonjy to the canvas! Andriamboavonjy doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Lefleaur keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gordon Lefleaur!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Severi Turpaansaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zophiel Furfur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turpaansaaja comes to the cage accompanied by Bulls On Parade by Rage Against The Machine. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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World class 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
26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Severi Turpaansaaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zophiel Furfur!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turpaansaaja moves out of range of the body kick.
A low kick from Furfur misses
and Turpaansaaja makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Turpaansaaja has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Turpaansaaja is looking to clinch.
Furfur moves out of range of the body kick.
Turpaansaaja scores with a takedown into Furfur's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Turpaansaaja throws a big right hand that misses.
Turpaansaaja is working Furfur over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Furfur preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Furfur avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turpaansaaja works over Furfur with some ground and pound from guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Furfur is trying to keep Turpaansaaja in close.
Turpaansaaja with a flurry of punches that miss.
Furfur wants to stand up but Turpaansaaja is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Turpaansaaja lands a couple of digs.
Turpaansaaja with a flurry of punches that miss.
Turpaansaaja is looking to work some ground and pound but Furfur has wrist control.
Turpaansaaja is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Turpaansaaja postures up in Furfur's guard and throws a big left but Furfur blocks it.
Furfur looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Furfur keeps trying to improve his position.
Furfur preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Furfur keeping full guard, as Turpaansaaja tries to pass.
Turpaansaaja in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja throwing strikes but missing.
Turpaansaaja throwing strikes from guard but Furfur blocks nicely.
Furfur is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Furfur keeping moving, preventing Turpaansaaja from controlling successfully.
Furfur is pulling down on Turpaansaaja's head. It's preventing any offense from Turpaansaaja, at least for the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Furfur lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja closes the distance and clinches.
Turpaansaaja is looking for a takedown.
Furfur lands with a right to the head.
Turpaansaaja jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Furfur walks away with a smile on his face. Turpaansaaja gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Furfur slips a jab and a cross from Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja wants to clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Turpaansaaja fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Severi Turpaansaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Furfur lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Turpaansaaja has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Turpaansaaja and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Furfur throws a right hand that Turpaansaaja ducks under and follows up with a left that Turpaansaaja also avoids with ease.
Furfur throws a wild body kick that Turpaansaaja sees coming a mile off.
Nice jab there from Furfur.
Furfur throws a leg kick which misses Turpaansaaja's front leg but catches the back leg as Turpaansaaja tries to avoid it.
Furfur misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Furfur 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.
Turpaansaaja takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Furfur fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Turpaansaaja is out of range.
Turpaansaaja has a takedown stuffed.
Furfur looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Furfur gets tackled into the cage by Turpaansaaja. Turpaansaaja maintains the clinch.
Furfur tries a body shot but Turpaansaaja blocks it.
Furfur taking a breather.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Furfur is defending well.
Furfur is pressed up against the cage. Turpaansaaja has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Furfur down to the mat. Furfur avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Turpaansaaja avoids the body shot from Furfur.
Turpaansaaja shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Furfur sprawls well. Furfur wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Turpaansaaja gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Severi Turpaansaaja 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.
No joy there for Furfur, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Furfur blocks a head kick by Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja tries to clinch there but Furfur circles away.
Turpaansaaja on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Furfur. Furfur obviously looking to wear him down.
Furfur avoids the head kick by Turpaansaaja.
Furfur looks to throw a body kick
and Turpaansaaja counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turpaansaaja shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Furfur throws a head kick but Turpaansaaja moves out of range.
Turpaansaaja has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Furfur.
Furfur buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Furfur scores with a jab.
Furfur throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja is looking to clinch.
Turpaansaaja tries for a takedown but Furfur sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Furfur. No joy for Turpaansaaja on that attempt.
Furfur lands a head kick!
Zophiel Furfur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Furfur scores with a jab to the head.
Turpaansaaja wants to clinch up but Furfur keeps it at a distance.
Furfur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turpaansaaja tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Furfur throws a front kick aimed at Turpaansaaja's knee but Turpaansaaja avoids it well.
Turpaansaaja looks to clinch
and Furfur makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Turpaansaaja really felt that one!
Turpaansaaja on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Turpaansaaja is defended easily by Furfur.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Severi Turpaansaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Furfur misses the jab.
Turpaansaaja throws a sloppy head kick and Furfur moves out of range easily.
Turpaansaaja shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Furfur sprawls well. Furfur wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Turpaansaaja gets slowly back to his feet.
Furfur lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turpaansaaja darts in looking for a takedown but Furfur gets double underhooks and turns Turpaansaaja into the cage.
Furfur is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The referee is keeping an eye on Furfur - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Furfur lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Turpaansaaja or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Turpaansaaja wants a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Furfur to keep the fight standing.
Furfur lands a shot to the body.
Furfur lands a right hand.
Turpaansaaja is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Furfur gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Furfur tries to stall but Turpaansaaja uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Turpaansaaja jumps guard but Furfur stands there with Turpaansaaja around his waist. Turpaansaaja gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Furfur lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Furfur tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turpaansaaja is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Turpaansaaja blocking some punches.
Furfur has Turpaansaaja pushed against the cage.
Furfur is trying to stall.
Turpaansaaja wants to take the fight to the mat but Furfur manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Furfur trying to stall but Turpaansaaja improves his position.
Furfur breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Furfur throws a leg kick
and Turpaansaaja counters with a takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Furfur bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Turpaansaaja moves forwards but Furfur connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Furfur cracks Turpaansaaja with an open hand slap.
Furfur thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Turpaansaaja if he has to take too many more of those.
Furfur is looking to chop away at Turpaansaaja's legs.
Furfur scores with a one two! Turpaansaaja had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Furfur listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Turpaansaaja fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Furfur misses with an uppercut. Turpaansaaja saw that one coming.
Turpaansaaja tries a head kick but it misses.
Furfur tried to score with a low kick but Turpaansaaja checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zophiel Furfur showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Turpaansaaja's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Furfur lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Furfur keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A good leg kick by Furfur.
Turpaansaaja has closed the distance and engaged Furfur in a clinch.
Furfur prevents a takedown attempt there.
Turpaansaaja is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Furfur taking a breather.
Furfur misses with a body punch.
Furfur tries to break free but Turpaansaaja pushes him back against the cage.
Furfur throws a head punch that misses.
Turpaansaaja goes for a takedown in the clinch but Furfur prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Severi Turpaansaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Furfur gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Turpaansaaja.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Furfur gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Turpaansaaja.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furfur breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Furfur has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Severi Turpaansaaja is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Furfur scores with a body shot.
Furfur changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Furfur misses with a head kick.
Turpaansaaja is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Furfur lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Turpaansaaja tries to close the distance and clinch but Furfur swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Furfur scores with a nice body kick.
Furfur lands a nice looking body kick.
Furfur explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Furfur jabs at Turpaansaaja's body.
Furfur has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Furfur lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turpaansaaja avoids the head kick by Furfur.
Turpaansaaja connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Furfur throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Furfur.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Furfur - that will leave a mark!
Furfur throws a low kick but it's checked well by Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Furfur misses with a low kick.
Furfur scores with a kick to the body.
Turpaansaaja checks a low kick from Furfur.
Furfur jabs Turpaansaaja to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Furfur.
Furfur throws a low kick but Turpaansaaja avoids it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Furfur.
Turpaansaaja tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Furfur defends well and Turpaansaaja ends up having to push Furfur into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Turpaansaaja wants a takedown but no success here.
Furfur lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turpaansaaja tries for a takedown but Furfur manages to get underhooks.
Furfur breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Decent striking displayed by Furfur there.
Furfur lands with a hook. Turpaansaaja tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice sprawl there from Furfur as Turpaansaaja shoots in.
A solid leg kick lands there for Furfur.
Turpaansaaja moves out of range of the body kick from Furfur.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Furfur.
Furfur slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Furfur misses with a body shot.
Furfur jabs Turpaansaaja to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Turpaansaaja is looking to clinch but Furfur is avoiding it.
A jab lands there for Furfur.
Crunch! Furfur slams his shin into Turpaansaaja's torso.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Furfur.
Turpaansaaja takes a kick to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turpaansaaja gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A good leg kick by Furfur.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zophiel Furfur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Furfur 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zophiel Furfur!
An out of breath Zophiel Furfur thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Dooalot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Landa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Landa's choice of entrance music: Ich tu dir weh - Rammstein. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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168 lbs
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169 lbs
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World class 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
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Dooalot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hans Landa!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Dooalot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dooalot, right into the meat.
Landa avoids the head kick by Dooalot.
Dooalot throws an overhand right that lands on Landa's shoulder, as Landa tries to avoid the shot.
Dooalot thumps Landa with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Dooalot misses.
Dooalot connects with an inside leg kick.
Landa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dooalot sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Landa somewhat.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Landa has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Landa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Landa misses with a straight right.
Landa blocks a head kick by Dooalot.
Dooalot lands a lovely overhand right.
Landa lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dooalot circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dooalot dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Landa. That did some damage!
Dooalot connects with a right hand. Landa shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab from Dooalot does it's job there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Landa.
Dooalot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Landa throws out the jab.
James Dooalot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Dooalot.
Landa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Landa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dooalot swings for the body but Landa moves out of range.
Dooalot scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Landa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dooalot can pounce on him.
Dooalot lands with a hook. Landa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Landa digs a good hook to Dooalot's body.
Dooalot moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Landa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
and Dooalot counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Landa! He's just covering up as Dooalot starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Dooalot!
James Dooalot thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between French Toast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piru Parka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toast comes into the arena with EAZY-E - Real Muthaphuckkin' G's blaring out of the sound system. Parka has chosen as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, French Toast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Piru Parka!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toast fails with the takedown
and Parka counters with a left to the body.
Parka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Toast paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Toast closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Parka's guard.
Parka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Our spies down at at Steel Penn Icon Training Grounds inform us that Parka has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Parka keeping full guard, as Toast tries to pass.
Parka is looking to stand up but Toast isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toast controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parka wants to stand and escape but Toast is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toast wants to pass the guard but Parka is keeping the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Toast shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Parka as he jumps to the side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Toast is defended easily by Parka.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for French Toast. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Toast shoots in looking for a takedown but Parka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Toast's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Toast misses with a takedown attempt
and Parka counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toast doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Parka counter with a right hand.
It looks like French Toast has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toast has his takedown stuffed
and Parka counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Toast is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Toast has his takedown stuffed
and Parka counters with a nice body kick.
Toast is breathing heavily.
Parka wants to clinch up but Toast keeps it at a distance.
Toast gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Parka counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Parka doesn't manage to clinch there - Toast circles away.
Toast with a lazy takedown attempt
and Parka counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Toast badly! He tries to strike back but Parka puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Toast out cold! Oh man, Toast will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Piru Parka!
After the fight, Piru Parka 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Lisser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Biggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Biggs's choice of entrance music: Outerspace- Hail Mary. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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10 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Lisser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Biggs!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lisser tries to move into range but Biggs moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lisser closes the distance and pushes Biggs back into the cage.
Lisser misses with a hook from the clinch.
Biggs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Biggs lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Biggs fails to land.
Good body shot from Biggs.
Biggs drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lisser pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lisser is looking to clinch.
Biggs thows a body shot but no joy.
Biggs throws a body punch but Lisser moves out of range.
Biggs throws a body punch but Lisser moves out of range.
Lisser forces Biggs back against the cage and clinches.
Lisser lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biggs throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lisser misses with a short punch on the inside.
Biggs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lisser.
Lisser's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Biggs looks to land a left hand but Lisser moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lisser has closed the distance and engaged Biggs in a clinch.
Biggs throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lisser prevents a body shot from Biggs.
Lisser looking to slow down the pace here.
Lisser avoids a wild elbow strike from Biggs.
Biggs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lisser jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Biggs walks away with a smile on his face. Lisser gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lisser.
Biggs throws out a powerful jab.
Lisser wants to clinch up but Biggs keeps it at a distance.
Biggs takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Biggs avoids the head kick by Lisser.
Lisser is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Biggs listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lisser closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biggs gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Biggs wants to control but Lisser is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lisser throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Biggs to regain full guard.
Lisser has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lisser throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Biggs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lisser is aware though and is defending well.
Lisser throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lisser loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Biggs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Biggs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lisser connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggs has Lisser pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lisser loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lisser working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Biggs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lisser might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Biggs trying to control the position.
Lisser lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lisser being controlled here momentarily.
Our spies down at at Kelley Fighting Systems inform us that Biggs has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Lisser throwing strikes but missing.
Biggs trying to keep a closed guard but Lisser is proving a slippery customer.
Biggs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lisser trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lisser avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joe Biggs will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Biggs connects with a single shot there.
Lisser wants to clinch up but Biggs keeps it at a distance.
Nice jab there from Biggs.
Biggs has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lisser tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Biggs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Biggs connects with a nice looking jab.
Biggs shoots in and gets a takedown into Lisser's guard.
Biggs looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lisser has Biggs pulled in close to control his posture.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lisser wants to sweep here but Biggs controlling him for the moment.
Lisser is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Biggs is looking to work some ground and pound but Lisser has wrist control.
Lisser preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Biggs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lisser swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Biggs controlling from the top position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lisser doesn't manage to clinch there - Biggs circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Biggs. Lisser does a little dance to reset his feet.
Biggs throws a leg kick that misses.
Biggs misses with a leg kick.
Biggs tries to keep at a distance but Lisser has taken the fight into the clinch.
Biggs can't find room to land a body shot as Lisser controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biggs tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Biggs is looking to control Lisser's arms but Lisser gets an underhook and turns him. Now Biggs has his back to the cage.
Biggs throws a punch but it's blocked by Lisser.
Biggs tries to work over Lisser's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Biggs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lisser backwards.
Lisser escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Biggs scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lisser goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lisser tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Biggs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lisser misses with a looping left.
Lisser shoots in for a takedown but Biggs shows good takedown defense.
Matt Lisser is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Biggs tries to bum rush Lisser with a series of wild strikes but Lisser uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lisser is looking to clinch.
Biggs fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Biggs lands with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Biggs. Lisser does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lisser closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Biggs struggling a bit here.
The ground and pound from Lisser seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Biggs regains half guard there - taking advantage of Lisser's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Biggs wants to get back to full guard.
Lisser thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Biggs's head.
Lisser wants to free his trapped foot but Biggs is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lisser throwing shots but Biggs is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggs keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Biggs wants to control but Lisser is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Biggs is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lisser's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lisser's back!
Biggs throwing sloppy strikes.
Lisser tries to escape but Biggs has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biggs lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lisser is keeping busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Biggs doesn't have the hooks in and Lisser manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Biggs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Lisser ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Biggs is looking to chop away at Lisser's legs.
Biggs throws a lazy right hand but Lisser sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Biggs displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lisser.
Lisser fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lisser throws a jab but it's blocked by Biggs.
Lisser drops his hands momentarily and Biggs takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Biggs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lisser tries to clinch up
and Biggs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lisser dodges the punch combination from Biggs.
Lisser tries to clinch up but Biggs circles away and keeps his distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Biggs.
Biggs thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lisser shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Biggs is trying to defend but Lisser finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Biggs has hold of Lisser's hands but Lisser slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lisser stalling away here and it's allowed Biggs to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lisser with a flurry of punches that miss.
Biggs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lisser throws a big elbow that misses.
Lisser wants to control from the top but Biggs keeps moving.
Biggs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lisser accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lisser trying to control but Biggs is working from the bottom.
Lisser throwing strikes from guard but Biggs blocks nicely.
Lisser preventing the sweep.
Lisser trying to control the position from guard on top but Biggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Biggs has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lisser takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Biggs misses with a straight right.
Lisser is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lisser looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lisser looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lisser connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Matt Lisser has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fight stays on the outside here - Lisser looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Biggs moves into the clinch.
Biggs throws a punch but it's blocked by Lisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lisser misses with the head strike.
Lisser is trying to pull guard but Biggs turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Joe Biggs seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lisser tries to pull guard but Biggs forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Lisser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biggs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biggs blocking some punches.
Lisser blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lisser digs a right hand into Biggs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Biggs's gas tank.
Biggs blocking some punches.
Biggs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Biggs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lisser looking to slow down the pace here.
Biggs has Lisser pressed against the cage, preventing Lisser from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lisser swings away with an uppercut that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Biggs gets through Lisser's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lisser throws a punch but it's blocked by Biggs.
Biggs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lisser digs a right hand underneath Biggs's ribcage. Biggs let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lisser.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joe Biggs.
I've got Biggs winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Biggs!
An out of breath Joe Biggs thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Fall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Freeman (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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13 - 4 - 0 |
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195 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
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Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Fall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Fall misses the target.
Fall ducks under a wild hook from Freeman.
Fall shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fall in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Freeman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fall trying to control the position from guard on top but Freeman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Freeman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Freeman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fall 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.
Freeman trying to control the position.
Fall lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fall advances position into side control!
Fall trying to control the position but Freeman is working away.
Freeman gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Fall scoring with strikes but Freeman is staying in there.
Freeman can't escape the position.
Freeman in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Fall dominating with strikes here.
Freeman is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fall is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Freeman has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Freeman is still in real trouble! Can Fall finish him?
Fall wants to finish this one by submission but Freeman is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Fall.
Fall can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Freeman is looking to escape.
Freeman seems to have recovered his senses.
Fall lands a big shot to the head and Freeman winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jack Fall!
Jack Fall 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Nero Aurelius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mateus Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nero Aurelius!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mateus Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aurelius shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Aurelius throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Aurelius pushes his legs off easily.
Aurelius being controlled here momentarily.
Aurelius throwing strikes but missing.
Gracie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aurelius throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gracie is trying to hold Aurelius in close to prevent damage but Aurelius has managed to pass into half guard.
Aurelius looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aurelius takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Aurelius is controlling well.
Gracie is looking to control Aurelius's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
Aurelius prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Aurelius there.
Aurelius is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Aurelius missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Aurelius working Gracie over with strikes.
Aurelius is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Aurelius has control of the leg.
Gracie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aurelius.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Gracie working a defensive guard but Aurelius manages to pass into side control anyway.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aurelius lands a nice forearm strike.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Aurelius throwing shots but Gracie is blocking nicely.
Gracie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Aurelius passes to full mount!
Gracie is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Aurelius lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Aurelius lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Aurelius avoids the attempt from Gracie to control.
Aurelius lands a heavy 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!
Gracie wants to control but Aurelius is having none of it.
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding Aurelius's attempts to control the action.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Aurelius trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
Aurelius chips away with some ground and pound.
Aurelius lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Aurelius wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Aurelius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie pulls Aurelius in to control the position.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aurelius defends it easily.
Aurelius in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aurelius won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Gracie has his foot on Aurelius's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aurelius works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nero Aurelius dominated that round.
That's time! Aurelius's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Aurelius throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gracie throws a leg kick
and Aurelius cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick misses from Aurelius.
Aurelius cracks Gracie with a good jab.
Aurelius scores with a jab.
Gracie throws a leg kick
and Aurelius counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
Aurelius stands up and waves to Gracie to follow him.
Aurelius fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gracie throws a leg kick but Aurelius sees it coming and moves out of range.
Aurelius thuds his right hand into Gracie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gracie wants to land a leg kick but Aurelius is out of range.
Gracie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Gracie finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gracie throws an overhand right that lands on Aurelius's shoulder, as Aurelius tries to avoid the shot.
A good leg kick by Gracie.
Gracie has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gracie there as he acknowledges the shot.
A low kick from Gracie misses
and Aurelius counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Aurelius avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aurelius trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nero Aurelius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aurelius won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Aurelius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aurelius landing with the ground and pound.
Gracie looking to control.
Aurelius postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aurelius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Aurelius controlling him for the moment.
Aurelius loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aurelius lands a couple of elbows.
Aurelius looking to pass the guard.
Gracie looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
Aurelius can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracie controls the pace.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
Aurelius pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Aurelius working a defensive guard but Gracie passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is controlling the pace.
Gracie trying to advance position but Aurelius counters by regaining guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Aurelius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nero Aurelius dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Aurelius is just out of range.
Aurelius scores with a nice strike.
Aurelius tries to work over Gracie's front leg with a kick but Gracie checks it.
Aurelius stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gracie.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aurelius has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aurelius there as he acknowledges the shot.
No joy there for Gracie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gracie darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Aurelius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Aurelius with a jab.
Gracie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aurelius throws out a leg kick but Gracie moves out of range and Aurelius only half commits.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Gracie thows a leg kick but Aurelius checks it
and Aurelius counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gracie's guard now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Aurelius has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gracie trying to control but Aurelius is working from the bottom.
Gracie content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius working a defensive guard here.
Aurelius utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aurelius working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gracie.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aurelius controlling the position.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aurelius's guard.
Gracie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Aurelius is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius trying to control from the bottom.
Gracie is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Aurelius being controlled here, momentarily.
Gracie trying to control but Aurelius is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aurelius looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mateus Gracie was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Gracie moves out of range as Aurelius strikes.
Aurelius stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aurelius wants it to stay on the feet.
Gracie scores with a jab. Aurelius acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aurelius swivels and escapes.
Nero Aurelius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mateus Gracie.
Aurelius throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gracie on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aurelius bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A big left from Aurelius misses.
Gracie misses with a low kick.
Gracie decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Mateus Gracie just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Aurelius lands with a right hand.
Gracie feints and then cracks Aurelius's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aurelius down.
Gracie throws a hook to the side of Aurelius's head but Aurelius sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gracie is looking to land body kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aurelius.
Aurelius cracks Gracie with an open hand slap.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Aurelius moves out of range easily.
Gracie tries to move into range but Aurelius moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Aurelius misses with a body shot.
Gracie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aurelius shoots in for a takedown but Gracie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Aurelius lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gracie will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie misses with a leg kick
and Aurelius counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Aurelius goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gracie is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aurelius tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gracie swivels and escapes.
Both fighters circling a little - Gracie finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gracie lands a head shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Aurelius darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nero Aurelius is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice straight punches there by Aurelius. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Aurelius.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aurelius is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Aurelius circles away and we're back to standing.
Aurelius throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Aurelius jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aurelius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aurelius looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aurelius is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gracie misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aurelius throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Gracie slaps away a takedown attempt from Aurelius, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nero Aurelius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Aurelius throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie 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.
Aurelius tries to work over Gracie's front leg with a kick but Gracie checks it.
Gracie dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aurelius. That did some damage!
A slapping body kick lands there for Gracie.
Gracie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aurelius 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.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Aurelius checks a leg kick.
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gracie showed some decent athleticism there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie trying to advance position but Aurelius counters by regaining guard.
Aurelius working a defensive guard here.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Aurelius keeps moving.
Aurelius trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Aurelius gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aurelius slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Aurelius's best efforts.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie tries to roll over but Aurelius keeps him under control.
Aurelius is just content to waste time from the top position. Gracie takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
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 Nero Aurelius will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A slapping leg kick lands for Gracie.
Gracie takes a swing at Aurelius's ribcage but misses.
Gracie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gracie delivers a nice body kick.
Aurelius throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gracie.
Aurelius lands a head kick!
Aurelius takes one to the side of the head.
Gracie misses with a body kick.
A clash of legs there as Aurelius blocks the low kick.
Aurelius goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Aurelius comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Aurelius is able to avoid easily.
Gracie walks into a stiff left hand from Aurelius.
Aurelius lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gracie throws a nice outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Gracie misses.
Aurelius lands a leg kick that knocks Gracie off balance momentarily.
A lazy left from Gracie finds it's target.
Gracie missing with a left hand there. Aurelius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An inside leg kick from Gracie misses.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie looks to land a body kick but Aurelius moved away.
Gracie 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.
Aurelius throws a front kick that sends Gracie stumbling back into the cage.
Gracie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gracie is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Gracie attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mateus Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aurelius throws a quick inside leg kick.
Aurelius lands with a right hand.
Aurelius lands a glancing blow to the side of Gracie's head.
Aurelius stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aurelius wants it to stay on the feet.
Aurelius ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Aurelius throws a nice inside leg kick.
That kick from Aurelius tenderised Gracie's leg. Gracie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aurelius throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Aurelius smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gracie throws an off balance right hand
and Aurelius counters with a three punch combo that has Gracie backing up. Gracie nods at Aurelius to acknowledge the strikes.
Aurelius ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Aurelius moves out of range of the body kick from Gracie.
Aurelius checks a leg kick nicely.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with an uppercut
and Aurelius counters with a left to the body.
Gracie has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gracie there as he acknowledges the shot.
Aurelius moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Aurelius finish him?
Gracie throws a nice head kick!
Aurelius throws a body kick that misses.
Gracie seems to have recovered his senses.
Gracie misses with a few strikes there.
Nero Aurelius is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gracie misses with a straight right.
Gracie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gracie misses with a right hand
and Aurelius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Aurelius. That's going to slow Gracie down.
Aurelius moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aurelius works over Gracie's head and body with a nice combination.
Aurelius slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie cracks the inside of Aurelius's front leg.
Aurelius clobbers Gracie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gracie scores with a push kick.
Gracie throws a leg kick that is checked
and Aurelius counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gracie!
Gracie gets back to half guard.
Aurelius stalling away here and it's allowed Gracie to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Aurelius preventing the sweep.
Gracie throws his legs up looking for a submission but Aurelius uses it to pass to side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie tries to bench press Aurelius off him but Aurelius keeps the position.
Gracie is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nero Aurelius showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Aurelius has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nero Aurelius!
Nero Aurelius retains his middleweight title!
Nero Aurelius decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Willy Stoppers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernesto Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliveira is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Led Zeppelin - Whole Lotta Love. Willy Stoppers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Willy Stoppers!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ernesto Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoppers finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stoppers feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Oliveira's calf.
Stoppers looks to score with a jab to the body but Oliveira is just out of range.
Stoppers takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oliveira 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.
Stoppers misses with a kick to the body.
Stoppers throws out a loose jab but Oliveira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oliveira throws a front kick aimed at Stoppers's knee but Stoppers avoids it well.
Stoppers misses with a series of wild punches.
Stoppers throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoppers. Oliveira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oliveira misses with a shot to the body
and Stoppers counters with a slapping leg 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!
Stoppers misses with a body shot.
Stoppers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stoppers is out of range.
A big left from Oliveira misses.
Oliveira misses with an attempted mid kick.
Oliveira wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stoppers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oliveira throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stoppers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stoppers throws a half hearted mid kick.
Oliveira takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oliveira cracks Stoppers with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoppers takes a swing at Oliveira's ribcage but misses.
Oliveira fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stoppers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Oliveira.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira staying out of range there.
Stoppers takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oliveira lands a really nice looking cross but Stoppers seems unphased.
Oliveira takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Oliveira pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stoppers is out of range and Oliveira settles back down.
Stoppers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oliveira throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oliveira throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stoppers misses with a kick to the body.
Oliveira throws an overhand right that lands on Stoppers's shoulder, as Stoppers tries to avoid the shot.
Stoppers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Oliveira throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stoppers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Ernesto Oliveira has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoppers just misses with a punch to the body.
Stoppers moves away from the strike by Oliveira.
Oliveira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stoppers keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stoppers 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.
Oliveira scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Willy Stoppers has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoppers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Oliveira counters by clinching up.
Stoppers tries to throw a body punch but Oliveira avoids it by throwing Stoppers back against the cage.
Oliveira misses with a punch on the inside.
Oliveira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stoppers.
Stoppers lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Oliveira.
Stoppers blocks a body shot from Oliveira.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoppers throws a punch but it's blocked by Oliveira.
Oliveira misses with some punches.
Stoppers misses with a body punch.
Stoppers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stoppers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oliveira lands a nice uppercut.
Stoppers looking to stall.
Oliveira misses with some punches.
Oliveira has a couple of punches blocked by Stoppers.
Stoppers tries a body shot but Oliveira blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stoppers tries to throw a body punch but Oliveira avoids it by throwing Stoppers back against the cage.
Oliveira blocking some punches.
Oliveira swings wildly with an uppercut but Stoppers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stoppers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Oliveira dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Stoppers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Oliveira throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Stoppers tumbling to the canvas!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stoppers controls Oliveira momentarily but Oliveira frees himself.
Oliveira tries to stand but Stoppers is controlling from the bottom.
Stoppers is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Stoppers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Stoppers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Stoppers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ernesto Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira throws a low kick but Stoppers moves out of range easily.
Oliveira tried to score with a low kick but Stoppers checks it.
Stoppers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stoppers throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Oliveira lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oliveira moves out of range of the strikes.
Stoppers slips a jab from Oliveira.
Stoppers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stoppers tests Oliveira's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oliveira throws a leg kick but Stoppers checks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoppers avoids the body shot from Oliveira.
Oliveira's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoppers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Oliveira counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Oliveira tries to throw a body punch but Stoppers avoids it by throwing Oliveira back against the cage.
Stoppers is trying to stall.
Still in the clinch, Oliveira scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oliveira tries to work over Stoppers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stoppers lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stoppers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stoppers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stoppers stalls.
Stoppers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oliveira lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoppers is trying to stall.
Stoppers stalling against the cage.
Stoppers misses with a punch on the inside.
Oliveira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stoppers tries to break free but Oliveira pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Oliveira fails to land.
Stoppers has a couple of punches blocked by Oliveira.
A right hand to the body from Oliveira.
Oliveira lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stoppers looking to slow down the pace here.
Oliveira pushes Stoppers back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliveira lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stoppers backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoppers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stoppers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stoppers.
Stoppers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stoppers.
Oliveira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oliveira swings wildly with an uppercut but Stoppers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oliveira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oliveira pushes Stoppers back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oliveira gets through Stoppers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oliveira blocks a body shot from Stoppers.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Oliveira.
Good body shot from Stoppers.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oliveira.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Oliveira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Oliveira digs a good body shot into Stoppers's ribs.
Stoppers throws a body punch but Oliveira moves out of range.
Oliveira is looking to chop away at Stoppers's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Oliveira.
Stoppers motions for Oliveira to come forward. Stoppers throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ernesto Oliveira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oliveira throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Stoppers to counter with a crisp jab.
Oliveira explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Stoppers is looking to wear down Oliveira with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliveira looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An inside leg kick lands from Oliveira.
Oliveira thumps Stoppers with a low kick.
Oliveira scores with a jab.
Stoppers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oliveira.
Stoppers fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Oliveira checks it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oliveira is looking to slow Stoppers down with leg kicks.
Oliveira will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Oliveira scores with a kick to the body.
Oliveira closes the distance and pushes Stoppers back into the cage.
Oliveira struggles to land a body shot inside as Stoppers controls his hands.
Stoppers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oliveira throws a punch but it's blocked by Stoppers.
Stoppers misses with a punch on the inside.
Stoppers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stoppers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oliveira lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stoppers backwards.
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!
Oliveira working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stoppers can't find room to land a body shot as Oliveira controls the action.
Stoppers blocks an uppercut.
Oliveira scores with a hook to the body.
Oliveira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Oliveira.
Stoppers blocks a body shot from Oliveira.
A shot in the inside from Oliveira.
Oliveira lands an uppercut.
Stoppers blocking some punches.
Oliveira lands a shoulder strike.
Stoppers is rocked!
Stoppers blocking some punches.
Oh Stoppers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oliveira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oliveira misses with the head strike.
Oliveira lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oliveira throws a big uppercut that drops Stoppers! More strikes from Oliveira and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Stoppers lies dazed against the cage as Oliveira celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ernesto Oliveira!
Ernesto Oliveira is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Ernesto Oliveira made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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hype
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pop
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