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SPFT 138: Redemption PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mahandry Andriamboavonjy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocco Kailea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mahandry Andriamboavonjy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rocco Kailea!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Kailea misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Andriamboavonjy is defended easily by Kailea.
Kailea throws a looping overhand right but Andriamboavonjy ducks down to avoid it.
Kailea slips a straight right by Andriamboavonjy.
Andriamboavonjy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Andriamboavonjy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kailea's waist but Kailea gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Andriamboavonjy off to one side.
Nice cross by Kailea.
Andriamboavonjy has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mahandry Andriamboavonjy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andriamboavonjy throws a big shot that misses.
Andriamboavonjy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kailea.
Andriamboavonjy scores with a jab to the body.
Andriamboavonjy swinging wildly here.
Kailea turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kailea misses with an uppercut.
A punch combination from Andriamboavonjy misses.
Kailea is looking to clinch but Andriamboavonjy is avoiding it.
Andriamboavonjy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Andriamboavonjy misses with a looping right.
Andriamboavonjy avoids the body shot from Kailea.
Andriamboavonjy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kailea dodges the punch combination from Andriamboavonjy.
Kailea throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice defenses there by Andriamboavonjy.
Andriamboavonjy misses with a straight right.
A jab from Andriamboavonjy misses.
We've been informed that Kailea has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kailea dips to his left and cracks Andriamboavonjy with an uppercut!
Andriamboavonjy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kailea waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andriamboavonjy.
Andriamboavonjy misses with an uppercut.
Kailea staying out of range there.
Andriamboavonjy avoids a kick to the body.
Andriamboavonjy throws a big shot that misses.
Andriamboavonjy connects with a jab.
Kailea misses with a looping left.
Rocco Kailea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andriamboavonjy moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kailea leaves Andriamboavonjy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Andriamboavonjy misses with a looping left.
Kailea throws a big shot that misses.
Kailea tries to bum rush Andriamboavonjy with a series of wild strikes but Andriamboavonjy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Left hook, right uppercut from Andriamboavonjy.
Andriamboavonjy misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kailea will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Andriamboavonjy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kailea's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Andriamboavonjy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kailea scrambles back to his feet.
Andriamboavonjy throws a nice looking combination but Kailea bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kailea takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Andriamboavonjy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kailea with a jab.
Kailea throws a head kick that misses.
Kailea ducks under a wild hook from Andriamboavonjy.
Andriamboavonjy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kailea.
Kailea misses with a looping left.
Andriamboavonjy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kailea moves away.
Andriamboavonjy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Andriamboavonjy throws a hook but Kailea avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kailea clinches up against the cage.
Kailea wants to get back to striking at distance but Andriamboavonjy won't allow it.
Andriamboavonjy blocks the elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kailea can't break the clinch.
Andriamboavonjy working aggressively here.
A short left from Kailea.
Kailea scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kailea is looking to control Andriamboavonjy's arms but Andriamboavonjy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kailea has his back to the cage.
Andriamboavonjy wants a takedown.
A right handed body shot lands from Andriamboavonjy.
Kailea blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kailea trying to land knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kailea pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Andriamboavonjy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kailea counters with a body kick.
Kailea displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andriamboavonjy throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mahandry Andriamboavonjy will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kailea. Andriamboavonjy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andriamboavonjy loads up on a big right hand but Kailea slips the punch.
Andriamboavonjy throws a big shot that misses.
Andriamboavonjy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kailea. Andriamboavonjy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kailea goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Andriamboavonjy lands a really nice looking cross but Kailea seems unphased.
Kailea jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andriamboavonjy throws out a loose jab but Kailea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andriamboavonjy misses the shot to the body.
Mahandry Andriamboavonjy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kailea looks to land a right hand but Andriamboavonjy moved out of range.
Andriamboavonjy lands with an overhand left.
Andriamboavonjy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kailea pinned against the cage. Kailea gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kailea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kailea defending well as Andriamboavonjy loads up on a big left hand.
Mahandry Andriamboavonjy is winning the standup battle so far.
Andriamboavonjy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Andriamboavonjy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kailea throws a sloppy head kick and Andriamboavonjy moves out of range easily.
Andriamboavonjy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kailea.
Andriamboavonjy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kailea.
Kailea keeps Andriamboavonjy at a distance using the push kick.
Kailea throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kailea looks to land a right hand but Andriamboavonjy moved out of range.
Andriamboavonjy swings for the body but Kailea moves out of range.
Kailea scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kailea staying out of range there.
Andriamboavonjy blocks a jab.
Kailea moves away from the strike by Andriamboavonjy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andriamboavonjy fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mahandry Andriamboavonjy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kailea keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kailea throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kailea uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andriamboavonjy.
Andriamboavonjy takes a swing at Kailea's ribcage but misses.
Kailea throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kailea loads up on a big right hand but Andriamboavonjy slips the punch.
Kailea uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andriamboavonjy.
Andriamboavonjy blocks a head kick by Kailea.
Andriamboavonjy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kailea.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andriamboavonjy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andriamboavonjy cracks Kailea with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kailea loads up on a big right hand but Andriamboavonjy slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andriamboavonjy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kailea's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kailea duly obliges.
Kailea slips a jab and a cross from Andriamboavonjy.
Andriamboavonjy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andriamboavonjy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kailea throws a series of punches but Andriamboavonjy moves out of range.
Kailea keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Kailea misses its intended target.
Andriamboavonjy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andriamboavonjy lands with a nice combination. Kailea backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Rocco Kailea has been cut.
Kailea bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Andriamboavonjy's head backwards.
Andriamboavonjy cracks Kailea with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Andriamboavonjy connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kailea misses with a two punch combination.
Andriamboavonjy takes a swing at Kailea's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andriamboavonjy lands with a hook. Kailea tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Some bone on bone action there as Andriamboavonjy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kailea throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andriamboavonjy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andriamboavonjy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Andriamboavonjy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Andriamboavonjy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kailea swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kailea.
Andriamboavonjy scores with a jab.
Andriamboavonjy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kailea's waist but Kailea gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Andriamboavonjy off to one side.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Andriamboavonjy throws a lazy right hand but Kailea sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kailea misses with a double jab.
Andriamboavonjy has a takedown stuffed.
Kailea cracks Andriamboavonjy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mahandry Andriamboavonjy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rocco Kailea's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Kailea uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andriamboavonjy.
Kailea looks to land a left hand but Andriamboavonjy moved out of range nicely.
Andriamboavonjy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kailea slips under a jab.
Andriamboavonjy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Andriamboavonjy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Andriamboavonjy misses with the combination.
Andriamboavonjy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kailea.
Andriamboavonjy takes one on the button.
Andriamboavonjy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andriamboavonjy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Andriamboavonjy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kailea sprawls well. Kailea wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Andriamboavonjy gets slowly back to his feet.
Andriamboavonjy walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kailea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andriamboavonjy scores with a nice strike.
Kailea showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Andriamboavonjy.
Andriamboavonjy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kailea.
Andriamboavonjy has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Andriamboavonjy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kailea.
Kailea throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Andriamboavonjy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Andriamboavonjy checks the leg kick.
Andriamboavonjy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kailea throws a jab but it's blocked by Andriamboavonjy.
Andriamboavonjy shoots for a takedown but Kailea saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mahandry Andriamboavonjy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andriamboavonjy moves out of range of the strikes.
Andriamboavonjy misses the jab.
Andriamboavonjy connects with a crisp jab.
Kailea cracks Andriamboavonjy with an open hand slap.
Andriamboavonjy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andriamboavonjy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kailea sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kailea 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 Andriamboavonjy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Andriamboavonjy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kailea takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kailea throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kailea looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Andriamboavonjy lands the left hand.
Andriamboavonjy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Andriamboavonjy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kailea counters with a right hand to the body.
Andriamboavonjy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Andriamboavonjy.
Left hook, right uppercut from Andriamboavonjy.
Andriamboavonjy blocks a leg kick.
Andriamboavonjy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Andriamboavonjy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kailea throws out the jab.
Kailea misses the jab.
Andriamboavonjy scores with a nice head shot.
Andriamboavonjy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kailea.
Kailea misses with a hook. Andriamboavonjy ducked under it nicely.
Andriamboavonjy thuds his right hand into Kailea's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kailea stuffs the takedown attempt from Andriamboavonjy. Andriamboavonjy gets slowly back to his feet.
Andriamboavonjy lands with an overhand left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Andriamboavonjy.
Kailea scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kailea misses with a straight left.
Kailea moves forwards but Andriamboavonjy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Andriamboavonjy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kailea.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kailea takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kailea tries to bum rush Andriamboavonjy with a series of wild strikes but Andriamboavonjy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mahandry Andriamboavonjy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Andriamboavonjy moves away from the strike by Kailea.
Andriamboavonjy misses with an uppercut.
Kailea slips a straight right by Andriamboavonjy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kailea staying out of range there.
Andriamboavonjy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kailea sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rocco Kailea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andriamboavonjy lands a glancing blow to the side of Kailea's head.
Kailea throws out a loose jab but Andriamboavonjy uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mahandry Andriamboavonjy.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Andriamboavonjy, 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 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mahandry Andriamboavonjy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hans Landa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Severi Turpaansaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Landa might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ich tu dir weh - Rammstein. Turpaansaaja has chosen Rage Against The Machine - Bulls On Parade as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
22 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hans Landa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Severi Turpaansaaja!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Landa misses with a low kick.
Landa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Turpaansaaja darts in trying to clinch
enabling Landa to counter with a crisp jab.
Landa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Turpaansaaja scores with a hook to the body. Landa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A bone on bone clash there as Turpaansaaja blocks the leg kick.
Landa clinches with his opponent.
Turpaansaaja has a couple of punches blocked by Landa.
Turpaansaaja lands a nice uppercut.
Turpaansaaja has had enough of the clinch but Landa keeps him there for the moment.
Turpaansaaja misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turpaansaaja manages to break the clinch.
Landa moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turpaansaaja tries to throw a body punch but Landa avoids it by throwing Turpaansaaja back against the cage.
Landa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Turpaansaaja tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Landa's elbow.
Landa tries to work over Turpaansaaja's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landa slows down the pace here.
Turpaansaaja scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Landa scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja misses with a body punch.
Turpaansaaja takes a shot to the head.
Landa scores with a hook to the body.
Turpaansaaja tries a body shot but Landa blocks it.
Turpaansaaja lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Landa.
Landa blocks a body shot from Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Turpaansaaja takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Landa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Landa blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja scores with a hook to the body.
Landa is pushing Turpaansaaja up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A left hand lands to the body for Landa.
Landa fails to pull guard.
Landa tries to throw a body punch but Turpaansaaja avoids it by throwing Landa back against the cage.
Turpaansaaja is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Turpaansaaja is looking to break free of the clinch but Landa has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Landa.
Turpaansaaja misses with a body punch.
Turpaansaaja prevents a body shot from Landa.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Turpaansaaja manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Turpaansaaja throws a punch but it's blocked by Landa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landa lands a right hand.
Landa has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Turpaansaaja uses from the top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Turpaansaaja makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Turpaansaaja throws a big elbow that misses.
Landa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Turpaansaaja postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Turpaansaaja postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Turpaansaaja in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Turpaansaaja working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Turpaansaaja is looking to work some ground and pound but Landa has wrist control.
Turpaansaaja working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Turpaansaaja trying to control but Landa is working from the bottom.
Landa has an active guard here but Turpaansaaja has managed to pass into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Landa looking for submissions off his back.
Turpaansaaja throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Turpaansaaja there.
Landa is trying to control but can't.
Landa wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turpaansaaja working the head and body with strikes.
Turpaansaaja throwing shots but Landa is blocking nicely.
Landa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Turpaansaaja.
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.
Turpaansaaja misses with a few strikes there.
Turpaansaaja misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turpaansaaja is looking to clinch but Landa is avoiding it.
Landa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turpaansaaja tries to close the distance and clinch but Landa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Landa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Turpaansaaja on his heels. He'll look to pass Turpaansaaja's guard now, I'm sure.
Landa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turpaansaaja is keeping the position for now.
Landa trying to control the position from guard on top but Turpaansaaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Landa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Turpaansaaja wants to stand up but Landa is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Turpaansaaja's head.
Severi Turpaansaaja has got the better of the ground game so far.
Landa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Landa stopping the sweep attempt from Turpaansaaja.
Landa drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Landa as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Turpaansaaja screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Landa! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Hans Landa!
During a confident post fight interview, Hans Landa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Ehrmantraut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Newbomb Turk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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175 lbs
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180 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Ehrmantraut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Newbomb Turk!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turk is looking to score with low kicks.
Ehrmantraut throws a leg kick
and Turk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ehrmantraut - that will leave a mark!
Turk slips a straight right by Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut throws a low kick but it's checked well by Turk.
Turk throws a head kick that Ehrmantraut semi-blocks.
Turk comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ehrmantraut showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turk.
Ehrmantraut pivots, looking for a leg kick but Turk is out of range and Ehrmantraut settles back down.
Turk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ehrmantraut misses with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decent striking displayed by Turk there.
Ehrmantraut takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Newbomb Turk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ehrmantraut tries a head kick but it misses.
Turk cracks Ehrmantraut with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Turk takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Turk on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Turk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Turk throws the left hand but Ehrmantraut avoids the punch easily.
Turk misses with a straight right.
Turk throws a body punch but Ehrmantraut moves out of range.
Ehrmantraut scores with a jab to the body.
Ehrmantraut throws a lazy uppercut
letting Turk counter with a right hand.
Turk slips a jab from Ehrmantraut.
A shot to the liver by Turk. Beautiful body shot.
We've been told by Ehrmantraut's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A jab from Turk finds it's way through Ehrmantraut's defenses.
Some bone on bone action there as Turk checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ehrmantraut misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Turk misses.
Ehrmantraut thows a leg kick but Turk checks it
and Turk counters with a stiff right hand.
Turk takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ehrmantraut dips to his left and cracks Turk with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut lands a leg kick that knocks Turk off balance momentarily.
Ehrmantraut misses the shot to the body.
Ehrmantraut lands with an uppercut that bounces Turk off the cage and back into range.
Turk with a jab.
Turk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ehrmantraut. That did some damage!
Ehrmantraut connects with a body shot.
Turk throws a nice looking combination but Ehrmantraut bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ehrmantraut throws out a loose jab but Turk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ehrmantraut throws a sloppy head kick and Turk moves out of range easily.
Ehrmantraut finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Turk misses with an uppercut.
Ehrmantraut chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ehrmantraut looks to land a body kick but Turk moved away.
Turk is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ehrmantraut had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ehrmantraut shoots in for a double leg but Turk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Turk ducks under a wild hook from Ehrmantraut.
Turk swats away the attempt to clinch by Ehrmantraut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turk looks to score with a jab to the body but Ehrmantraut is just out of range.
Turk misses with a straight right.
Ehrmantraut moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ehrmantraut shoots for a double leg takedown but Turk sprawls well. He's pushed Ehrmantraut's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Turk moves out of range as Ehrmantraut strikes.
Turk 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.
Ehrmantraut fails to land with a series of punches.
Ehrmantraut tries to land a leg kick but Turk saw it coming and moves away.
Turk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ehrmantraut throws a jab but it's blocked by Turk.
Ehrmantraut turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ehrmantraut slips a jab from Turk.
Ehrmantraut throws a good cross that connects.
Turk paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ehrmantraut throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turk throws a lazy uppercut
and Ehrmantraut counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ehrmantraut is looking to work some ground and pound but Turk has wrist control.
Ehrmantraut is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turk looking for a sweep. Not yet Turk, not yet.
Turk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ehrmantraut 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.
Turk has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Turk wants to sweep here but Ehrmantraut controlling him for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ehrmantraut accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ehrmantraut stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ehrmantraut with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Michael Ehrmantraut will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ehrmantraut's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Turk with a nice cross.
Ehrmantraut connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sloppy strikes from Turk. Those never looked like landing.
Ehrmantraut 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.
Ehrmantraut jabs Turk right on the nose. Turk blinks but takes it well.
Turk slaps away a takedown attempt from Ehrmantraut, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Turk misses with a combination
and Ehrmantraut counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Turk's guard now.
Ehrmantraut throws a big elbow that misses.
Ehrmantraut lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ehrmantraut distracts Turk with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ehrmantraut postures up in Turk's guard and throws a big left but Turk blocks it.
Turk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Turk controls Ehrmantraut momentarily but Ehrmantraut frees himself.
Ehrmantraut is looking to work some ground and pound but Turk has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut throws a strike but Turk rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Turk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turk trying to control the position from guard on top but Ehrmantraut is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turk is looking to pass into half guard but Ehrmantraut pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ehrmantraut is in guard.
Ehrmantraut scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ehrmantraut pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turk is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ehrmantraut throws a big elbow that misses.
Turk is trying to control the position but Ehrmantraut postures up.
Turk seems keen to control Ehrmantraut's posture.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Newbomb Turk wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ehrmantraut throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ehrmantraut pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turk looks to land a left hand but Ehrmantraut moved out of range nicely.
Turk lands a glancing blow to the side of Ehrmantraut's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Turk swinging wildly here.
Turk misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turk slips a straight right by Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut misses with a body kick.
Turk misses with a left hand
and Ehrmantraut counters with a single leg into guard. Turk didn't expect that.
Turk has momentary wrist control but Ehrmantraut slips an elbow through the middle.
Turk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ehrmantraut is one step ahead there.
Ehrmantraut is working Turk over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Turk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ehrmantraut trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Turk looking to control.
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!
Ehrmantraut trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turk controls Ehrmantraut momentarily but Ehrmantraut frees himself.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Newbomb Turk.
Ehrmantraut avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ehrmantraut closes the distance and clinches.
Turk has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ehrmantraut is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Turk wants to break free but Ehrmantraut has control.
Turk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Ehrmantraut.
Turk is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ehrmantraut gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A right hand to the body from Ehrmantraut.
Turk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turk misses with a hook. Ehrmantraut ducked under it nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Turk checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ehrmantraut throws a hook to the side of Turk's head but Turk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ehrmantraut circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Ehrmantraut dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Turk blocks a low kick nicely.
Ehrmantraut connects with a solid leg kick.
Ehrmantraut swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Newbomb Turk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ehrmantraut.
Ehrmantraut fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Turk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Turk's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ehrmantraut tried to score with a low kick but Turk checks it.
Turk's corner calls for a 1-2. Turk obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ehrmantraut misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turk.
A combination from Turk does no damage.
A head kick misses from Turk.
Turk swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ehrmantraut counters with a shoot takedown. Turk fights it but they end up in guard.
Ehrmantraut postures up in Turk's guard and throws a big left but Turk blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ehrmantraut passes Turk's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Turk regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ehrmantraut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut wants to pass the guard but Turk is keeping the position.
Ehrmantraut lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ehrmantraut with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ehrmantraut stopping the sweep attempt from Turk.
Ehrmantraut lands a couple of elbows.
Turk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ehrmantraut is one step ahead there.
Ehrmantraut keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Turk's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ehrmantraut is one step ahead there.
Michael Ehrmantraut overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ehrmantraut throws a strike but Turk rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Turk tries to free his leg and advance position but Ehrmantraut is retaining full guard.
Turk engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Turk trying to control the position from guard on top but Ehrmantraut is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Newbomb Turk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turk looking to pass the guard.
Turk is still trying to improve position.
Turk is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Newbomb Turk hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Turk misses with a wild body shot.
Turk keeps the fight on the outside.
Turk swings widly with a right hand
and Ehrmantraut counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ehrmantraut connects with a couple of short punches.
Ehrmantraut throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ehrmantraut working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ehrmantraut in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turk is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Turk looking to control.
Ehrmantraut throws a big right hand that misses.
Ehrmantraut keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Turk's head.
Ehrmantraut working some strikes from top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ehrmantraut working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ehrmantraut forces his way into half guard.
Ehrmantraut working the head and body with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Ehrmantraut showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ehrmantraut, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Ehrmantraut!
A very excited looking Michael Ehrmantraut made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cael Sanderson Bot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spencer Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spencer Fisher will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Solid boxing
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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
19 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cael Sanderson Bot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Spencer Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisher tries to clinch up.
Bot looking to score a takedown here. Fisher is defending well but Bot drives through and ends up in Fisher's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Fisher manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bot manages to get himself to full guard.
Bot keeping moving, preventing Fisher from controlling successfully.
Fisher advances to half guard.
Fisher sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bot defending well though.
Fisher works his way into side control.
Fisher creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fisher trying to control the action but Bot is working from the bottom.
Bot tries to bench press Fisher off him but Fisher keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher working the ground and pound from side control.
Fisher throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The strikes coming from Fisher are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Fisher in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bot might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fisher wants to take a breather but Bot manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Fisher.
Fisher throws a strike but Bot rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bot throws a strike but Fisher rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher postures up in Bot's guard and throws a big left but Bot blocks it.
Fisher trying to control but Bot is working from the bottom.
Fisher seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fisher trying to control but Bot is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher preventing the sweep.
Bot bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fisher's guard.
Fisher is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bot throws a big elbow that misses.
Bot throwing strikes but missing.
Fisher is trying to control the position but Bot postures up.
Spencer Fisher has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bot lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fisher circles away quickly and effectively.
Fisher fails with the takedown
and Bot counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Fisher's guard now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher keeping full guard, as Bot tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fisher is on top in guard.
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!
Fisher in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fisher in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fisher lands a couple of decent looking shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fisher wants to pass the guard but Bot is keeping the position.
Fisher lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spencer Fisher dominated that round.
That's time! Bot's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fisher gets caught flat footed, as Bot shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Spencer Fisher has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fisher wriggles free and stands up.
Fisher gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bot counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fisher shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bot as he jumps to the side.
Spencer Fisher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bot misses with a body shot.
Bot scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bot throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fisher shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bot's guard.
Fisher lands a couple of elbows.
Fisher preventing the sweep.
Bot bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fisher's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bot trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bot is looking to work some ground and pound but Fisher has wrist control.
Fisher wants to get back to his feet but Bot is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bot trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fisher is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bot accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fisher avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bot postures up and lands a big shot to Fisher's brow.
Fisher wants to stand but Bot is controlling the position.
Bot forces his way into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bot connects with a nice short shot to Fisher's temple.
Bot drops an elbow to the side of Fisher's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bot missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fisher has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Bot missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bot slips a nice elbow through Fisher's hands, connecting with Fisher's forehead.
Fisher is looking for a sweep. Bot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bot landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bot working over Fisher with some ground and pound. Fisher looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fisher avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bot.
Bot throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fisher wants to get back to his feet.
Fisher trying to control from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Bot there.
It looks like Spencer Fisher has been cut.
Bot prevents Fisher from improving his position.
Bot tries to pass to full mount but Fisher defends it.
Bot thows a huge punch but Fisher dodges it nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bot wants to pass to mount but Fisher is defending the position.
Bot missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cael Sanderson Bot dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Spencer Fisher's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Fisher fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bot lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fisher fails with a takedown attempt.
Fisher gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bot to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bot trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fisher is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Fisher is looking to sweep but instead, Bot has passed into half guard.
Fisher desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Bot throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bot is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bot punching from mount but Fisher doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Bot tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Fisher can't escape the position.
Fisher tries to hold on but Bot pushes him away.
Bot looking to finish Fisher with some ground and pound. This is bad for Fisher!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bot throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Bot landing punches.
Fisher is rocked!
The cut above Spencer Fisher's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Spencer Fisher's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Cael Sanderson Bot!
After the big win, Cael Sanderson Bot made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors CEC Nutrition Q160 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Adam Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tad Ghostal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ghostal's choice of entrance music: Good King Wenceslas. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
31 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Adam Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tad Ghostal!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghostal moves out of range as Gracie strikes.
Gracie throws a hook but Ghostal avoids it easily.
Ghostal swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Ghostal misses with a straight right.
Ghostal finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ghostal keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tad Ghostal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ghostal sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
A swing and a miss from Gracie.
Ghostal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghostal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ghostal lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gracie's sensitive parts.
Ghostal throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Ghostal.
Ghostal is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ghostal looks to land a body kick but Gracie moved away.
Nice defenses there by Ghostal.
Gracie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ghostal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ghostal throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie misses with a hook. Ghostal ducked under it nicely.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghostal moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ghostal tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ghostal to the ground. Ghostal escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jab, jab by Ghostal - just one landing.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Gracie drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ghostal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gracie.
Gracie being controlled here momentarily.
Ghostal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gracie.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Ghostal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Ghostal is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Ghostal trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Ghostal keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ghostal wants to land a leg kick but Gracie is out of range.
Ghostal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Some wild striking there from Ghostal.
Ghostal misses with a hook to the body
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ghostal!
Gracie working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghostal is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ghostal is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Ghostal regains half guard there - taking advantage of Gracie's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ghostal controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Adam Gracie will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ghostal.
Gracie catches Ghostal with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Ghostal sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ghostal avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.
Ghostal gets full guard.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Ghostal pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Ghostal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ghostal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ghostal working a defensive guard here.
Gracie trying to control but Ghostal is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie lands a really nice looking cross but Ghostal seems unphased.
Gracie takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gracie connects with a body shot that sends Ghostal's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghostal lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A left lands for Gracie.
Ghostal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ghostal stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ghostal wants it to stay on the feet.
Ghostal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Ghostal.
Gracie lands with an overhand left.
Ghostal lands with an overhand left.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Ghostal scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tad Ghostal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ghostal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ghostal throws a leg kick but Gracie sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ghostal tries to work over Gracie's front leg with a kick but Gracie checks it.
Gracie checks a leg kick nicely.
Ghostal has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ghostal throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheers as Ghostal lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gracie doesn't seem phased though.
Ghostal misses with an uppercut.
Gracie looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working Ghostal over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gracie content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ghostal controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ghostal is on top in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Adam Gracie will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
A slow jab from Gracie misses its intended target.
Ghostal tries to clinch up.
Ghostal throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
Gracie misses with a looping left.
Gracie cracks Ghostal with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ghostal's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gracie under the eye.
Gracie darts in looking for a takedown but Ghostal gets double underhooks and turns Gracie into the cage.
Ghostal lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gracie taking a breather.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gracie no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ghostal throws a big elbow that misses.
Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ghostal.
Ghostal stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Gracie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ghostal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for a triangle here. Ghostal is fighting it but it looks tight! Gracie pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Ghostal is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Adam Gracie!
Adam Gracie retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Adam Gracie made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Don Key (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Key's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, EYELID - REGENERATE. Don Key could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jorge Junior's chin.
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180 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Key!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Junior!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Key defends it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Junior.
Key scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Junior moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Key is looking to score with low kicks.
Junior takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Key moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Key lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A low kick from Key is predictable there
and Junior counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Key!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Key is trying to control Junior's posture but Junior avoids it.
Junior trying to control the position but Key is working away.
Key regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Key preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Nice strikes from Junior there.
Junior prevents Key from improving his position.
Well, if Junior is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Key is looking to escape.
Junior trying to control the action but Key is working from the bottom.
Key keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Junior tries to pass to full mount but Key defends it.
Junior has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Junior is trying to control the action in half guard but Key is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Key manages to get to full guard.
Key wants to stand and escape but Junior is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Key managing to control the position.
Key working a defensive guard but Junior manages to pass into side control anyway.
Key is looking for a sweep.
Key is working hard here to advance position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Junior fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Key tries to improve position but can't.
Junior remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Key is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Junior controls the position.
Key is looking for a sweep.
Junior working the body and head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Key tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Junior wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Key struggling a bit here.
Junior is looking to take a break and control but Key is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Junior is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Key can't do much from the bottom here.
Junior working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Junior working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Junior misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Key trying to remain calm as Junior controls from the top position.
Junior lands a nice forearm strike.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Key sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Key tries to roll over but Junior keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior working Key over with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Junior is looking to take a break and control but Key is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Junior is looking to advance position but Key won't allow it.
Junior is thwarting Key's attempts to control the position.
Junior wants to lay and pray for a moment but Key keeps working.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jorge Junior.
Key throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Junior counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Key looking for a sweep. Not yet Key, not yet.
Junior wants to control from the top but Key keeps moving.
Key trying to keep a closed guard but Junior is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Junior dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Junior misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Key blocks a jab.
Key connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Junior checks a leg kick nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Key. That's going to slow Junior down.
Nice body punch from Junior.
Junior dives in for a single leg takedown but Key sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Key misses with a knee to the head.
Junior is looking for a takedown.
Don Key has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Junior.
A hook to the body from Key.
Key blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Key lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Key goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Junior is looking for a takedown.
Key goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Key putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Junior in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Key tries a knee to the head but Junior blocks it.
Key misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Junior blocks a body shot from Key.
Junior tries for a takedown but Key manages to get underhooks.
Junior tries for a takedown. No joy.
Key tries a knee to the head but Junior blocks it.
Key throws a head punch that misses.
Junior blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Junior tries for a takedown. No joy.
Key misses with a hook from the clinch.
Key tries to throw a body punch but Junior avoids it by throwing Key back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Key.
It looks like Jorge Junior has been cut.
Key is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Junior is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Key pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Key with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Key lands a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Key swings wildly with an uppercut but Junior uses good head movement to avoid it.
Key lands with a light punch inside.
Key using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Junior has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Junior goes for a takedown in the clinch but Key prevents it.
Junior lands a left hand.
Junior breaks from the clinch.
Key stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Junior.
Junior waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Key.
A head kick misses from Key.
Junior connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Key lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Key.
Key lands a high kick!
Junior is rocked!
Key explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A jab from Key does it's job there.
Key looks to score with a jab to the body but Junior is just out of range.
A clash of legs there as Key blocks the low kick.
Junior slips under a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Junior.
Junior dives in for a single leg takedown but Key sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Junior wants a takedown but no success here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Key misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Key tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Key prevents Junior from breaking the clinch.
Key missing with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Key - that landed with a thud.
Junior is looking to take this one to the mat.
Key gets through Junior's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Junior wants a takedown.
Key prevents a takedown attempt there.
Junior is breathing heavily.
Key using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Key landing knees to the head.
Key lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Key lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Junior backwards.
Key pushes Junior back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Key misses with a punch to the body.
Key connects with a nasty looking knee right to Junior's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Key dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jorge Junior's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Key thows a body shot but no joy.
Key throws a body kick that misses.
Key throws a leg kick that is checked
and Junior counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Key!
Key tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Junior wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here as Junior stalls from top position.
Key is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Junior off and has taken his back!
Junior felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Junior staying busy and making it hard for Key to control.
Key looking for the choke but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Junior looking to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Junior covering up well under a series of strikes from Key.
Key gets his hands free as Junior looks to control.
Junior turns into Key and is now in his guard.
Key seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Key lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Junior!
Key throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Junior because Key loaded up on that one.
Junior wants to control but Key is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Key with shots to the head and body - Junior looks very uncomfortable down there.
Junior tries to hold on but Key pushes him away.
Key trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Key lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Junior hang on?
Junior is still in real trouble! Can Key finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Junior wants to hold on but Key pushes him away.
Junior seems to have recovered his senses.
Junior is desperately trying to improve his position but Key has a good base and remains in mount.
Junior tries to hold on but Key pushes him away.
Junior sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ground and pound from Key.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Key trying to control from half guard but Junior is working away.
Junior blocking the ground and pound attempt from Key.
Key prevents Junior from improving his position.
Key is pressing down on Junior's thigh, looking to free his foot. Junior is holding on for now.
Key prevents Junior from improving his position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Junior is looking to control Key's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Junior avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Key is trying to control. Junior wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Junior is trying to control but can't.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Don Key.
Nice defenses there by Junior.
Junior scores with a kick to the midsection.
Junior misses the shot to the body.
Key takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Junior throws a shot from downtown. Key moves away and avoids it.
Junior is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That has opened up Jorge Junior's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Junior crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Key - the referee stops the clock and Junior gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Key. Junior manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Key misses with an uppercut. Junior saw that one coming.
Key lands a leg kick that knocks Junior off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Key clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jorge Junior's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Junior avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Key connects with a body shot that sends Junior's belly button to the back.
Key misses with a hook.
Junior swings for the body but Key moves out of range.
Key with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Junior on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Key throws a leg kick but Junior sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Key takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Junior checks a leg kick.
Key keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Key's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Junior keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior misses with a left hand
enabling Key to counter with a crisp jab.
Junior's corner calls for a 1-2. Junior obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A low kick from Key is predictable there
and Junior counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Key is trying to stand.
Jorge Junior has got the better of the ground game so far.
Key is looking for a sweep. Junior is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Key is looking to control Junior's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Key avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Key wants to improve his position but Junior is controlling well.
Junior tries to pass the half guard into mount. Key knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Key wants to control but Junior is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Junior is looking to advance position but Key won't allow it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Key manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior stops Key from standing up.
Key trying to keep a closed guard but Junior is proving a slippery customer.
Key tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Key is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Key throws a sloppy body shot
and Junior counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Key tries to get to full guard but Junior has control of the leg.
Key wants to control but Junior is keeping busy.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Key is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Junior is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Junior missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Key is looking to improve his position.
Junior seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Key does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Key taking some punishment here, with Junior in his half guard.
Junior lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Key is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Junior trying to mount his opponent but Key defends it.
Junior working over Key with some ground and pound. Key looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Key wants to get back to full guard.
Junior tries to pass the half guard into mount. Key knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Key moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Key keeping full guard, as Junior tries to pass.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Junior keeps trying to improve his position.
Key wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Junior controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We're going to have a standup here because Don Key wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Junior fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Key has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Jorge Junior will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jorge Junior's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Key swings for the body but Junior moves out of range.
Key is looking to clinch.
Junior ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Junior is trying hard to land a takedown here. Key sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Don Key is winning the standup battle so far.
Key wants to clinch up but Junior keeps it at a distance.
Junior will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Junior shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Junior was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Key tries to bench press Junior off him but Junior keeps the position.
Junior fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Junior in side control, throwing shots but Key defends.
Key tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior is putting a hurting on Key here, landing some big shots from side control.
Junior is looking to take a break and control but Key is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Key tries to buck Junior off but Junior is having none of it.
Junior trying to control the position but Key is working away.
Key is looking to regain half guard here but Junior keeps moving and retains side control.
Key is not content to let Junior control the position.
Junior lands an elbow.
Key tries to buck Junior off but Junior is having none of it.
Key wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Key tries to bench press Junior off him but Junior keeps the position.
A lull in the action here as Junior stalls from top position.
Junior trying to control the action but Key is working from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Junior are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Key struggling a bit here.
Junior postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Key sneaks back into half guard.
Key is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Junior wants to control but Key is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior stops Key from getting back to his feet.
Key trying to control from the bottom.
Key tries to get to full guard but Junior has control of the leg.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Key trying to control from the bottom.
Key preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Don Key has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Junior darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Key keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Junior fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Don Key has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Junior.
A slow jab from Junior misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Key looks to throw the jab but Junior is out of range.
Junior chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Key takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Key moves into the clinch.
Junior takes a shot to the head.
Junior misses with a short punch on the inside.
Key gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Junior.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Junior drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Key gets the underhooks and prevents it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Junior goes for a takedown in the clinch but Key prevents it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jorge Junior.
I think Junior has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorge Junior!
Jorge Junior is the new welterweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Jorge Junior started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Don Key stepped up to the mic, saying 'I a knew I shouldn't have let all the ring girls pet the donkey be a for this fight! But they couldn't help them selves, my donkey style got the best of me, and I blew all of donkey steam cumming into,this a fight!'.
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