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CWFL 243 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grand Master Yip Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Shimazu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yip Man comes to the cage accompanied by Everything in it's right place. Grand Master Yip Man has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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230 lbs
15 - 11 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Grand Master Yip Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, William Shimazu!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shimazu tries to clinch up.
Shimazu gets caught flat footed, as Yip Man shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Shimazu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yip Man trying to control but Shimazu is working from the bottom.
Yip Man postures up in Shimazu's guard and throws a big left but Shimazu blocks it.
Shimazu keeping moving, preventing Yip Man from controlling successfully.
Shimazu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Yip Man is controlling him.
Yip Man engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Yip Man 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.
Shimazu looking for a guillotine here but Yip Man defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yip Man content to stall in guard here.
Yip Man lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Yip Man not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shimazu wants to sweep here but Yip Man controlling him for the moment.
Shimazu looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yip Man sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Yip Man will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We're going to have a standup here because Grand Master Yip Man wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Yip Man lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
It looks like William Shimazu has been cut.
Yip Man really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Yip Man feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shimazus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shimazu wants to clinch.
Shimazu wants to clinch up but Yip Man keeps it at a distance.
Yip Man gets caught napping as Shimazu dives in and scores a takedown. Yip Man manages to retain guard.
Shimazu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shimazu trying to control the position from guard on top but Yip Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yip Man controls Shimazu momentarily but Shimazu frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yip Man looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yip Man 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.
Yip Man looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yip Man bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shimazu's guard.
Yip Man scoring with punches to the head and body.
Yip Man looking to pass the guard.
Yip Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Shimazu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shimazu looking for a guillotine here but Yip Man defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yip Man passes into half guard.
Yip Man is just content to waste time from the top position. Shimazu takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shimazu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shimazu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shimazu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yip Man doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yip Man manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grand Master Yip Man dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William Shimazu's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Yip Man fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shimazu is out of range.
Yip Man tried to score with a low kick but Shimazu checks it.
Shimazu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shimazu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yip Man circles away quickly and effectively.
Yip Man shoots in but Shimazu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A low kick from Yip Man misses
and Shimazu moves into the clinch.
Yip Man wants to take the fight to the mat but Shimazu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Shimazu has Yip Man pressed against the cage.
Shimazu pulls guard effortlessly.
Yip Man slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Yip Man stops Shimazu from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yip Man in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yip Man is looking to pass into half guard but Shimazu pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Shimazu is in guard.
Yip Man is looking for a triangle but Shimazu pushes his legs off easily.
Shimazu advances position into side control!
Yip Man can't do much from the bottom here.
Grand Master Yip Man overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yip Man manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Shimazu trying to hold on to Yip Man's head to control him but Yip Man postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yip Man is stalling here. Shimazu is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Yip Man seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Shimazu has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Shimazu tries for a kimura but Yip Man is defending well.
Yip Man can't do much from the bottom here.
Shimazu trying to control the position but Yip Man is working away.
Yip Man is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimazu is thwarting Yip Man's attempts to control the position.
Shimazu is nestled in close to Yip Man, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Shimazu tries to pass to full mount but Yip Man defends it.
Yip Man is doing well to control the position and prevent Shimazu from advancing to side control.
Yip Man manages to get to full guard.
Yip Man looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yip Man looking for a guillotine here but Shimazu defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yip Man being controlled here, momentarily.
Yip Man working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shimazu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shimazu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yip Man is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shimazu defends well.
Shimazu wants to pass the guard but Yip Man is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yip Man is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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 Grand Master Yip Man will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on William Shimazu's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Shimazu slips under a jab.
Shimazu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yip Man misses with a low kick.
Shimazu swinging wildly here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shimazu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yip Man swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Yip Man throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A head kick by Shimazu - that's a beauty! Yip Man is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Shimazu can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). William Shimazu!
Our winner, William Shimazu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Grace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Curtis Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grace comes to the cage accompanied by Doggystyle - Snoop Dogg. Jones has chosen Lacuna Coil - Without Fear as his entrance music. Max Grace has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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275 lbs
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262 lbs
22 - 14 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Grace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Curtis Jones!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A left lands for Jones.
Jones gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grace.
Jones scores with a three punch combo!
Grace misses with a jab to the body
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grace lands with a nice body punch.
Grace uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
Grace connects with a body shot that sends Jones's belly button to the back.
Grace swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones avoids the body shot from Grace.
Grace misses with a straight right.
Grace takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jones walks into a stiff left hand from Grace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grace ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Grace throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones throws a leg kick which misses Grace's front leg but catches the back leg as Grace tries to avoid it.
Grace takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Grace ducks down to avoid it.
Jones clinches up with Grace and pushes him back against the cage.
Grace is looking for a takedown.
Grace gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones looking to stall.
Grace lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grace managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grace creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grace misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grace taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones blocks a body shot from Grace.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones tries to stall but Grace uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Grace can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones scores with a knee to the head.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones misses with a knee strike.
Grace tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grace is trying to maintain a safe position but Jones gets an underhook and turns Grace into the cage.
Grace on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Grace turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Grace wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Jones manages to get back to half guard.
Grace with the ground and pound but Jones uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Grace from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grace throws an elbow that misses. Jones uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Grace's guard. Nice move by Jones!
Grace 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.
Jones wants to control from the top but Grace keeps moving.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Grace gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grace wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Grace might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Grace lands a couple of digs.
Grace lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's 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!
Jones has Grace pulled in close to control his posture.
Grace is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grace pushing down on Jones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Grace scores with a couple of nice shots.
Grace with the ground and pound but Jones uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Grace dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Grace shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Grace throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grace swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grace misses with a left hand
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grace thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones avoids the body shot from Grace.
Grace connects with a single shot there.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grace.
Grace takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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!
Jones throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grace is defended easily by Jones.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grace. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grace is looking to wear down Jones with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Grace just misses with a punch to the body.
Grace throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grace takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice jab there from Jones.
Jones scores with a nice head shot.
Grace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Max Grace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones avoids the body shot from Grace.
Grace throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones tries to clinch up but Grace circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grace gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grace. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grace throws a lazy uppercut
and Jones counters with a low kick, right behind Grace 's knee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grace on the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Jones has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Grace throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grace shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Grace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grace avoids the body shot from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a right hand that Grace ducks under and follows up with a left that Grace also avoids with ease.
Jones thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Grace if he has to take too many more of those.
Grace dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grace circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grace's sensitive parts.
Grace stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Max Grace is winning the standup battle so far.
Grace misses with a left hand
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grace on the side of the head.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grace defends it nicely.
Grace closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grace looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grace as he avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones needs to keep his hands up - Grace had a free shot at his head there.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grace.
A bone on bone clash there as Jones blocks the leg kick.
Grace thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Grace.
Grace steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jones.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grace walks into a straight right hand from Jones.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grace.
Jones is looking to clinch but Grace is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Curtis Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Grace's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jones moves away from the strike by Grace.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Grace throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grace scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A leg kick checked by Jones.
Jones throws a leg kick which misses Grace's front leg but catches the back leg as Grace tries to avoid it.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Grace misses its intended target.
Grace clobbers Jones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jones's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Grace connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jones scrambles back to his feet.
Grace ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grace avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grace cracks Jones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Grace avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grace on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Grace fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grace thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Grace moves out of range easily.
Grace showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Grace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grace uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jones tried to score with a low kick but Grace checks it.
Grace thumps Jones with a low kick.
Grace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Grace.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Grace moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Grace misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones lands with a slapping head kick.
Grace just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones scores with a nice head shot.
Jones tests Grace's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grace goes for a double leg but Jones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jones continues to drive forward.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones works on Grace's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones landing knees to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones blocks a body shot from Grace.
Come on Grace - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jones stalling in the clinch but Grace improves position.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grace is defending well for now.
Grace taking a breather.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Grace controls the action.
Jones throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jones scores with a knee to the head.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grace backwards.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grace backwards.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones cracks Grace with a nice body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Grace controls the action.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Jones pressing his opponent against the cage.
Grace tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curtis Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Curtis Jones!
A very excited looking Curtis Jones 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Duece Delta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arjan Haze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Delta comes to the cage accompanied by the tough guy song. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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158 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Duece Delta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Arjan Haze!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delta looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Haze looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Haze keeping full guard, as Delta tries to pass.
Delta throwing strikes but missing.
Delta pushes down on Haze's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Delta is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Delta 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.
Delta is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Delta is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Haze is just riding it out for now. Delta eventually gives up the hold.
Haze on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Delta has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Haze defend it? Delta steps over the head and cranks it - Haze is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Delta!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Duece Delta!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chuck McIntyre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ban-Ki Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kim has chosen Guns N' Roses: Welcome To The Jungle as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chuck McIntyre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ban-Ki Kim!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McIntyre connects with the punch.
McIntyre throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kim's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McIntyre connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kim scrambles back to his feet.
Kim closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kim blocks an uppercut.
McIntyre lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kim backwards.
McIntyre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from McIntyre fails to land.
McIntyre has a couple of punches blocked by Kim.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McIntyre.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McIntyre has a couple of punches blocked by Kim.
Kim leaning his opponent against the cage.
A body shot lands from McIntyre.
Kim tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McIntyre lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McIntyre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kim's elbow.
Kim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McIntyre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kim misses with an elbow strike.
Kim content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McIntyre lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kim backwards.
Kim tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kim misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McIntyre.
Kim scores with a knee to the head.
McIntyre pushes Kim back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McIntyre misses with a short punch on the inside.
McIntyre misses with the head strike.
McIntyre is trying to stall.
Kim with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stalling in the clinch from McIntyre.
Kim slowing the pace effectively.
McIntyre is struggling to control the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kim.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from McIntyre.
McIntyre makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McIntyre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kim throws an elbow that misses.
McIntyre scores with a shoulder strike.
McIntyre swings wildly with an uppercut but Kim uses good head movement to avoid it.
McIntyre misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kim blocking some punches.
Kim pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McIntyre avoids a wild elbow strike from Kim.
Kim lands with a right to the head.
Kim landing knees to the body.
McIntyre misses with the head strike.
McIntyre lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kim backwards.
Kim lands a knee to the body.
McIntyre blocks the elbow strike.
McIntyre lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from McIntyre.
A head punch on the inside from McIntyre fails to land.
A shot in the inside from McIntyre.
McIntyre tries a body shot but Kim blocks it.
McIntyre has a couple of punches blocked by Kim.
McIntyre throws a punch but it's blocked by Kim.
Kim misses with an elbow strike.
Kim is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kim prevents a body shot from McIntyre.
McIntyre has a couple of punches blocked by Kim.
McIntyre has a couple of punches blocked by Kim.
Kim landing knees to the body.
McIntyre is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McIntyre looking to stall.
Kim trying to land knees to the body.
McIntyre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kim's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kim prevents a body shot from McIntyre.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre takes an elbow to the forehead.
McIntyre avoids the elbow strike from Kim, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McIntyre has a couple of punches blocked by Kim.
Kim is struggling to control the position.
Kim with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kim lands a damaging elbow.
McIntyre pushes Kim back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McIntyre avoids the elbow strike from Kim, against the cage.
McIntyre struggles to land a body shot inside as Kim controls his hands.
Kim pushes off an throws an elbow but McIntyre leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McIntyre on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kim misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McIntyre.
Kim throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McIntyre blocks it with crossed arms.
McIntyre avoids the elbow strike from Kim, against the cage.
McIntyre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from McIntyre fails to land.
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 Chuck McIntyre will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kim throws a head kick but McIntyre moves out of range.
McIntyre connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McIntyre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kim.
Kim throws a nice inside leg kick.
McIntyre throws a body punch but Kim moves out of range.
McIntyre throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kim.
McIntyre closes the distance and clinches.
McIntyre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kim misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McIntyre.
Kim looking to throw knees to the head but McIntyre is blocking nicely.
McIntyre has a couple of punches blocked by Kim.
A head punch on the inside from McIntyre fails to land.
McIntyre lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kim creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kim in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kim lands an elbow inside that McIntyre shrugs off.
McIntyre taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kim throws an elbow that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McIntyre stalling in the clinch but Kim improves position.
McIntyre misses with some punches.
McIntyre is working Kim over against the cage.
Kim looking to throw knees to the head but McIntyre is blocking nicely.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kim throws an elbow but misses.
McIntyre lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McIntyre is looking to control Kim's arms but Kim gets an underhook and turns him. Now McIntyre has his back to the cage.
McIntyre misses with some punches.
Kim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McIntyre looking to stall.
McIntyre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kim slows down the pace here.
McIntyre misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre has Kim pressed against the cage.
McIntyre has a couple of punches blocked by Kim.
Kim slows down the pace here.
Kim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kim throws an elbow that misses.
Kim blocking some punches.
Kim digs a right hand into McIntyre's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McIntyre's gas tank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kim prevents a body shot from McIntyre.
McIntyre misses with a punch on the inside.
Kim creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McIntyre's defenses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kim.
Kim missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre misses with a punch on the inside.
Kim tries to stall but McIntyre uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kim creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McIntyre's defenses.
It looks like Chuck McIntyre has been cut.
Kim trying to land knees to the body.
McIntyre is trying to maintain a safe position but Kim gets an underhook and turns McIntyre into the cage.
Kim with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McIntyre being controlled against the cage.
Kim lands an elbow that stopped McIntyre in his tracks for a moment.
McIntyre working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from McIntyre fails to land.
McIntyre working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kim tries to stall but McIntyre uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kim.
Kim blocking some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kim throws an elbow but misses.
Ban-Ki Kim seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kim comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre misses with a punch on the inside.
McIntyre is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kim is keeping busy.
McIntyre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kim breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kim throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from McIntyre misses the target.
Kim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kim thows a body shot but no joy.
A head kick by Kim misses
and McIntyre counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McIntyre.
McIntyre working aggressively here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kim.
McIntyre misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kim lands a nice knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kim.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ban-Ki Kim will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Chuck McIntyre's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.
McIntyre takes the fight into the clinch.
Kim is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McIntyre on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kim connects with a knee to the head.
Kim trying to land knees to the body.
McIntyre throws a punch but it's blocked by Kim.
Kim prevents a body shot from McIntyre.
Kim with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kim gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kim.
McIntyre on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kim lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim lands an elbow inside that McIntyre shrugs off.
A shot in the inside from McIntyre.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kim.
McIntyre cracks Kim with a nice body shot.
McIntyre lands with a short shot to the head.
Kim misses with the head strike.
Kim tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McIntyre can't find room to land a body shot as Kim controls the action.
McIntyre avoiding damage as Kim throws knees to the body.
McIntyre controlling the action here for a moment.
Kim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McIntyre misses with a hook from the clinch.
McIntyre on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McIntyre lands with a short shot to the head.
McIntyre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kim tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McIntyre avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from McIntyre fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McIntyre misses with a punch on the inside.
Kim is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McIntyre lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kim.
Kim softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McIntyre.
McIntyre lands with a right to the head.
McIntyre misses with a punch on the inside.
McIntyre blocks an elbow strike from Kim.
McIntyre throws a punch but it's blocked by Kim.
A short left from McIntyre.
McIntyre misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim throws an elbow but it misses.
Kim stalling.
Kim gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McIntyre tries to stall but Kim uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McIntyre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McIntyre has a couple of punches blocked by Kim.
McIntyre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kim unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kim effectively controlling the action here.
Kim putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McIntyre in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Kim.
Kim lands an elbow inside.
McIntyre blocks the elbow strike.
Kim lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kim throws an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kim tries a knee to the head but McIntyre blocks it.
Kim tries to stall but McIntyre uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kim pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McIntyre working aggressively here.
McIntyre throws a head punch that misses.
McIntyre misses with the head strike.
Kim misses with a knee strike.
Kim tries to work over McIntyre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from McIntyre.
Kim tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McIntyre makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McIntyre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kim is pushing McIntyre up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kim blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ban-Ki Kim.
I think Kim 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ban-Ki Kim!
Ban-Ki Kim thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lauri Torni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tam Zeus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Torni might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Gallowbraid - Ashen Eidolon. Zeus has chosen Open Road as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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199 lbs
15 - 7 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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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
30 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lauri Torni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tam Zeus!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zeus misses the body punch
and Torni counters with a thumping low kick.
Torni slips under a jab.
Torni lands a nice shot that snaps Zeus's head back.
Torni with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zeus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Torni has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zeus finds it's way round the side to connect with Torni's head.
Zeus throws out a loose jab but Torni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zeus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zeus is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Torni's half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Zeus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Torni keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Zeus not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeus is looking to stall here but Torni recovers full guard.
Torni wants to stand up but Zeus is controlling him.
Zeus stands and throws Torni's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Torni is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Torni defending against the ground and pound.
Torni is trying to improve his position.
Zeus in side control, throwing shots but Torni defends.
Torni is not content to let Zeus control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zeus misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torni tries to escape but Zeus is in control.
Zeus trying to control the position but Torni is working away.
Zeus has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Torni!
Zeus looking to control but Torni is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zeus putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Torni has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Zeus's lack of action.
Torni trying to hold on to Zeus's head to control him but Zeus postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torni keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zeus wants to take a breather but Torni is having none of it.
Zeus moves nicely into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lull in the action here as Zeus stalls from top position.
Zeus working the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zeus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Torni pushes Zeus away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Zeus gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tam Zeus dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Zeus lands with a cross.
The fighters circling - Zeus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zeus misses the jab.
Zeus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torni.
Some bone on bone action there as Zeus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zeus blocks a leg kick.
Zeus throws a lazy right hand but Torni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zeus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A lazy left from Zeus finds it's target.
Zeus looks to land a right hand but Torni moved out of range.
Zeus misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeus misses the jab.
Zeus misses with a body punch
and Torni counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zeus thows a body shot but no joy.
Zeus takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Zeus slips a jab from Torni.
Zeus scores with a jab. Torni acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zeus just misses with a punch to the body.
Zeus lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Zeus throws a poor cross that misses
and Torni counters with a nice leg kick.
Torni throws a leg kick but Zeus moved away.
Zeus gets a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Torni is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zeus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Torni is refusing to be controlled, as Zeus sits in half guard.
Zeus passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Torni!
Torni defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Zeus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeus wants to control the pace but Torni is squirming around nicely.
Zeus lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Zeus trying to control but Torni is having none of it.
Zeus looking to ground and pound but Torni is blocking nicely.
Zeus thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Zeus working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeus looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Zeus putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tam Zeus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Torni tries to hold on but Zeus pushes him away.
Zeus wants to control the pace but Torni is squirming around nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torni holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Zeus tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
BOOM! Zeus connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Zeus content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tam Zeus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Torni takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zeus thuds a left hand into Torni's body.
Zeus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tornis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zeus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Torni throws a looping overhand right but Zeus ducks down to avoid it.
Torni throws a leg kick but Zeus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zeus misses with a hook
and Torni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zeus throws a big shot that misses.
Zeus scores with a sloppy right hand. Torni should have avoided that one.
Tam Zeus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zeus throws a lazy right hand but Torni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torni lands a right hook to the body.
Zeus throws a jab when Torni was well out of range.
Torni misses with a head kick.
Torni's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zeus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Torni scrambles back to his feet.
Torni scoring well with a low kick there.
Torni misses with a wild body shot.
Torni avoids the body shot from Zeus.
Torni throws a head kick that misses.
Zeus connects with a body shot that sends Torni's belly button to the back.
Torni closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zeus counters with a takedown into side control.
Lauri Torni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zeus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeus swings around for an armbar but Torni sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Zeus's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zeus managing to control the position.
Zeus trying to control the position.
Zeus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zeus has control of Torni's left arm, preventing Torni from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torni wants to stand but Zeus has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Zeus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Torni defends it easily.
Zeus looking for a guillotine here but Torni defends easily.
Zeus trying to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torni wanted to stand there but Zeus had control of the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zeus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Torni defends well.
Zeus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tam Zeus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zeus has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tam Zeus!
A victorious Tam Zeus 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between S. Keletor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Ruent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keletor and Rick Ruent. Chooooooooon! I think Keletor might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Spineshank - New Disease. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, S. Keletor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Ruent!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruent takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ruent swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keletor lands a head kick. Ruent smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Rick Ruent has been cut.
Ruent throws a head kick that misses.
Ruent looks for the body kick but Keletor saw that one coming.
Keletor takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Keletor cracks Ruent with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keletor. Ruent does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keletor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Keletor slips a straight right by Ruent.
Ruent lunges at Keletor with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Keletor's hand.
Keletor misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keletor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Keletor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Keletor.
S. Keletor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keletor misses with a low kick.
Keletor dodges the punch combination from Ruent.
Keletor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ruent misses with a leg kick.
Ruent throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ruent is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruent pushes Keletor up against the cage in a clinch.
Keletor taking a breather.
Keletor throws a head punch that misses.
Ruent misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Keletor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keletor has a couple of punches blocked by Ruent.
Come on Keletor - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Keletor throws a punch but it's blocked by Ruent.
Keletor displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ruent up against the cage.
Keletor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ruent looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Keletor breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruent slips a jab from Keletor.
Keletor misses with a kick to the body.
Keletor scores with a shot to the body.
Keletor lands a body shot.
Ruent on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ruent bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Keletor's head.
A head kick from Keletor lands but Ruent takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keletor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ruent misses with a straight left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ruent looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruent has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ruent there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ruent misses with an uppercut.
Keletor throws a looping overhand right but Ruent ducks down to avoid it.
Ruent misses with a few strikes there.
Keletor tries to close the distance and clinch but Ruent swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A shot to the body from Ruent misses
and Keletor counters with an outside leg kick.
Keletor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ruent closes the distance and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Keletor manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
S. Keletor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rick Ruent's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Keletor tries to close the distance and clinch but Ruent swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Keletor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Keletor getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Keletor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Keletor misses with a body kick.
Keletor thows a body shot but no joy.
Keletor lands with a kick to the ribs.
Keletor thows a body shot but no joy.
Ruent walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keletor fails to land with a series of punches.
Ruent is looking to clinch but Keletor is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keletor blocks a jab.
Keletor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Keletor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Keletor moves into range and clinches up with Ruent.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ruent blocking some punches.
Ruent blocks a body shot from Keletor.
Keletor misses with a punch on the inside.
Keletor tries a body shot but Ruent blocks it.
Keletor is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Keletor taking a breather.
Ruent lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruent has Keletor pushed against the cage.
Ruent misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruent trying to land knees to the body.
Ruent lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ruent escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruent motions for Keletor to come forward. Ruent throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Keletor lands a head kick!
Ruent circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ruent tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keletor was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruent.
S. Keletor is winning the standup battle so far.
Ruent is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruent chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Keletor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ruent checks it well.
Keletor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Keletor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ruent.
Ruent throws a body kick that misses.
Keletor slips under a jab.
Keletor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keletor moves in looking to clinch but Ruent pushes him off.
Ruent has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ruent there as he acknowledges the shot.
A cross from Ruent lands.
Keletor connects with a leg kick. Ruent looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruent misses with a straight right.
Keletor dips to his left and cracks Ruent with an uppercut!
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!
Keletor scores with a hook.
Ruent scores with a nice head shot.
Ruent scoring well with a low kick there.
Ruent moves out of range of the strikes.
No joy there for Keletor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Keletor tries to work over Ruent's front leg with a kick but Ruent checks it.
Keletor throws a leg kick which misses Ruent's front leg but catches the back leg as Ruent tries to avoid it.
Keletor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
S. Keletor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rick Ruent's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ruent blocks a jab.
Ruent throws a push kick but Keletor slaps the foot to one side.
A low kick from Keletor misses
and Ruent counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ruent misses with a body shot.
Ruent takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Keletor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Keletor jabs Ruent right on the nose. Ruent blinks but takes it well.
Ruent avoids the head kick by Keletor.
Ruent throws a hook but Keletor blocks it.
Ruent throws a leg kick which misses Keletor's front leg but catches the back leg as Keletor tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ruent, right into the meat.
Ruent checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ruent drops Keletor with a huge uppercut! Keletor drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Ruent is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Ruent!
Rick Ruent gave a mention to TFP Graphics - Pit Inc in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Blaylock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Rosenthal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blaylock's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Head Like a Hole. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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273 lbs
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270 lbs
24 - 13 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dirk Blaylock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Rosenthal !
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rosenthal digs a good body shot into Blaylock's ribs.
Blaylock throws a hook but Rosenthal avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Rosenthal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blaylock darts in and clinches Rosenthal up against the cage.
Blaylock tries a body shot but Rosenthal blocks it.
Blaylock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rosenthal s head.
It looks like Frank Rosenthal has been cut.
Still in the clinch, Rosenthal scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blaylock scores a nice knee to the body.
Blaylock tries to throw a body punch but Rosenthal avoids it by throwing Blaylock back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rosenthal .
Rosenthal scores with a shot to the side of Blaylock's head.
Blaylock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Blaylock putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rosenthal in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Blaylock obliges.
Rosenthal looks winded!
Blaylock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blaylock with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Blaylock tries to throw a body punch but Rosenthal avoids it by throwing Blaylock back against the cage.
Blaylock tries a body shot but Rosenthal blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaylock lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blaylock unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Blaylock misses with the head strike.
Blaylock unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Blaylock just leaning against Rosenthal , taking a breather.
Blaylock pushes Rosenthal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blaylock.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blaylock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rosenthal blocks a body shot from Blaylock.
Blaylock misses with a punch to the body.
Blaylock is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Blaylock looking to throw knees to the head but Rosenthal is blocking nicely.
Blaylock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blaylock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rosenthal 's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rosenthal .
Blaylock misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaylock misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Blaylock.
Blaylock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blaylock misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blaylock.
Blaylock lands a body punch.
Blaylock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blaylock tries to throw a body punch but Rosenthal avoids it by throwing Blaylock back against the cage.
Blaylock drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rosenthal gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A right hand to the body from Blaylock.
Blaylock swings wildly with an uppercut but Rosenthal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blaylock tries to stall but Rosenthal uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Blaylock lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Rosenthal .
Blaylock blocks a body shot from Rosenthal .
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rosenthal .
Blaylock wants to stall.
Blaylock can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blaylock.
Rosenthal tries to work over Blaylock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blaylock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blaylock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knees to the body from Blaylock.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Blaylock.
Blaylock is trying to maintain a safe position but Rosenthal gets an underhook and turns Blaylock into the cage.
Blaylock lands a good knee to the midsection. Rosenthal won't want to take too many of those.
Blaylock with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Blaylock lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaylock using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rosenthal has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Blaylock misses with a body punch.
Blaylock connects with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Frank Rosenthal 's cut even more.
Blaylock throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rosenthal blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch on the inside from Blaylock fails to land.
Blaylock goes for a takedown attempt but Rosenthal pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Blaylock gets a clinch.
Blaylock tries a body shot but Rosenthal blocks it.
Blaylock can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dirk Blaylock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blaylock is trying to stall.
Blaylock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rosenthal backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blaylock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Blaylock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Rosenthal 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rosenthal scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Blaylock moves into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Blaylock.
Rosenthal blocks a body shot from Blaylock.
Blaylock using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Blaylock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rosenthal 's elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blaylock can't find room to land a body shot as Rosenthal controls the action.
Rosenthal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blaylock scores with a shot to the side of Rosenthal 's head.
Blaylock can't get the takedown.
Rosenthal managing to block the knees to the body from Blaylock.
Rosenthal is working Blaylock over against the cage.
Rosenthal is breathing heavily.
Blaylock lands a good knee to the midsection. Rosenthal won't want to take too many of those.
Blaylock tries a knee to the head but Rosenthal blocks it.
Rosenthal tries a body shot but Blaylock blocks it.
Blaylock tries to throw a body punch but Rosenthal avoids it by throwing Blaylock back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaylock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rosenthal tries to work over Blaylock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blaylock lands a left hand.
Rosenthal gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Blaylock.
Rosenthal throws a head punch that misses.
Blaylock misses with the head strike.
Blaylock misses with a knee strike.
Rosenthal gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Blaylock.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dirk Blaylock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blaylock lands a knee to the body.
Blaylock lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Blaylock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blaylock misses with a punch to the body.
Blaylock blocks an uppercut.
Blaylock lands a body punch in the clinch.
Blaylock scores with a shot to the side of Rosenthal 's head.
Blaylock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rosenthal .
Blaylock scores with a shot to the side of Rosenthal 's head.
Blaylock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blaylock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blaylock tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rosenthal blocks a body shot from Blaylock.
Blaylock drops Rosenthal with a big knee straight up the middle! Rosenthal is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Blaylock closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Blaylock.
The cut above Frank Rosenthal 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Blaylock dips a shoulder and cracks Rosenthal with a mighty uppercut! Rosenthal falls back against the cage and Blaylock unloads with a barrage of strikes! Rosenthal is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Blaylock screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dirk Blaylock!
Dirk Blaylock took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, xXx Clothing (Nothing Over $20) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Clint Lomax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tycho Branco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Branco has chosen Feel Happiness as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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141 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
45 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Clint Lomax!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Tycho Branco!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Branco tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lomax manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lomax moves out of range as Branco throws a body kick.
Branco throws a low kick but Lomax avoids it.
Lomax lands a nice leg kick that just misses Branco's sensitive parts.
Lomax scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Branco doesn't seem bothered though.
Lomax fails to land with a series of punches.
Lomax scores with a leg kick.
Branco throws a solid leg kick but Lomax takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Branco.
A head kick misses from Lomax.
Branco throws a low kick, looking for Lomax's leg but Lomax calmly moves out of range.
Branco tries to close the distance and clinch but Lomax swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Clint Lomax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lomax lands a two punch combo.
Lomax connects with a solid leg kick.
Branco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Branco scoring well with a low kick there.
Branco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lomax.
Branco throws a low kick, looking for Lomax's leg but Lomax calmly moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lomax throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomax lands a nice leg kick that just misses Branco's sensitive parts.
Lomax lands a nice looking body shot.
Lomax misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Branco.
Lomax lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lomax looks to land a right hand but Branco moved out of range.
Lomax fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lomax cracks a nice hook into Branco's ribs.
Lomax misses with a low kick.
Branco lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lomax jabs Branco right on the nose. Branco blinks but takes it well.
Branco misses with a straight right.
Branco throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lomax on the side of the head.
Lomax scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Branco keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lomax misses with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lomax keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Branco misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branco tries to clinch up.
Lomax misses with a kick to the body.
Branco moves out of range of the body kick from Lomax.
Lomax connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Branco momentarily.
Branco missing with a left hand there. Lomax was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Branco lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lomax throws a low kick but it's checked well by Branco.
Branco checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lomax misses with a low kick.
Branco takes the fight into the clinch.
Lomax digs a right hand underneath Branco's ribcage. Branco let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lomax.
Branco gets through Lomax's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Branco.
Lomax digs a right hand into Branco's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Branco's gas tank.
Branco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branco digs a right hand underneath Lomax's ribcage. Lomax let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lomax misses with a body punch.
Lomax scores with a shot to the side of Branco's head.
Branco looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Branco can't find room to land a body shot as Lomax controls the action.
Lomax lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Lomax.
Branco misses with a body punch.
Branco swings wildly with an uppercut but Lomax uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lomax can't break the clinch.
Lomax lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Branco backwards.
Branco misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Lomax scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lomax misses with a punch on the inside.
Lomax is trying to maintain a safe position but Branco gets an underhook and turns Lomax into the cage.
Branco taking a breather.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Branco is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Branco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Branco misses with a punch on the inside.
Branco keeps control of Lomax as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Branco tries to break the clinch but Lomax is controlling the position.
Branco lands a nice shot to the body.
Branco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lomax lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Branco backwards.
Lomax goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lomax taking a breather.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Lomax for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Branco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Branco lands with a right to the head.
Branco misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lomax has a couple of punches blocked by Branco.
Lomax tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Branco's elbow.
Lomax misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lomax scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lomax.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clint Lomax 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.
Lomax throws a head kick but Branco moves out of range.
Lomax swats away the attempt to clinch by Branco.
Lomax connects with the punch.
Branco is looking to clinch but Lomax is avoiding it.
Lomax throws out a leg kick but Branco moves out of range and Lomax only half commits.
Branco has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Branco there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lomax misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Branco has taken the fight to the clinch.
Branco cracks Lomax with a nice body shot.
Lomax manages to break the clinch.
Lomax throws a series of punches but Branco moves out of range.
Branco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lomax.
A thudding body kick lands there by Branco!
Branco dips to his left and cracks Lomax with an uppercut!
Branco tries to close the distance and clinch but Lomax swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lomax lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomax darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Branco is looking to chop away at Lomax's legs.
Branco loads up on a big right hand but Lomax slips the punch.
Clint Lomax is winning the standup battle so far.
Branco moves out of range as Lomax strikes.
Lomax misses with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lomax.
Lomax cracks Branco with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lomax takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lomax tries to work over Branco's front leg with a kick but Branco checks it.
Lomax feints and then cracks Branco's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Branco down.
Lomax pushes Branco away with a front kick.
Branco throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Branco chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lomax can pounce on him.
Branco looks for the body kick but Lomax saw that one coming.
Lomax lands a leg kick that knocks Branco off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lomax fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Branco checks it well.
Branco throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lomax stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Branco misses with a right hand
and Lomax counters with a left to the body.
Branco misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lomax ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Branco moves away.
Lomax moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lomax tries to work over Branco's front leg with a kick but Branco checks it.
Lomax looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lomax throws a head kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Branco blocks the low kick.
Branco's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lomax tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Branco was well out of range. Poor timing from Lomax.
Branco misses the shot to the body.
Lomax throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A head kick from Lomax lands but Branco takes it in his stride.
Good work by Lomax as he checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lomax lands a jab to the nose.
Branco loads up on a big right hand but Lomax slips the punch.
Lomax lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Branco walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lomax.
Lomax thows a body kick. Branco tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Branco moves into range and clinches up with Lomax.
Branco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lomax clobbers Branco with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lomax throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Branco to counter with a crisp jab.
Branco wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Branco swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lomax misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Branco.
Branco looks for the body kick but Lomax saw that one coming.
Lomax pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheers as Lomax lands an impressive looking overhand right. Branco doesn't seem phased though.
Branco throws a low kick but Lomax moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lomax pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Branco thuds a left hand into Lomax's body.
A swing and a miss from Lomax.
Lomax throws a hook but Branco blocks it.
Lomax blocks the body kick.
Lomax tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lomax stuns Branco with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lomax loads up on a big right hand but Branco slips the punch.
Lomax tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Branco is able to avoid easily.
Lomax throws the kick towards the body but Branco avoids it.
Lomax misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lomax cracks Branco with a right hand to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Lomax misses its intended target.
Branco pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lomax lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clint Lomax dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Branco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Branco lands a leg kick that knocks Lomax off balance momentarily.
A good leg kick by Lomax.
Branco tries to move into range but Lomax moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lomax misses with a double jab.
Lomax throws a leg kick but Branco checks it.
Lomax swings widly with a right hand
and Branco finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Lomax fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Branco.
Branco fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lomax connects with an inside leg kick.
Lomax throws a nice inside leg kick.
Branco instigates a clinch.
Lomax breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Branco moves in looking to clinch but Lomax pushes him off.
Branco moves out of range as Lomax strikes.
Lomax throws a head kick but Branco moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lomax swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Branco fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lomax is looking to land body kicks.
Branco throws a body punch but Lomax moves out of range.
Branco throws a chopping leg kick but Lomax manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lomax misses with a hook. Branco ducked under it nicely.
Lomax circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice body punch from Lomax.
Lomax looks to score with a jab to the body but Branco is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Branco.
Lomax throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lomax jabs Branco right on the nose. Branco blinks but takes it well.
Branco throws the left hand but Lomax avoids the punch easily.
Branco staying out of range there.
Lomax wants to slow Branco down by chopping away at his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lomax throws a head kick that Branco semi-blocks.
Branco closes the distance and clinches.
Lomax lands a left hand.
Lomax manages to break the clinch.
Branco fails with an attempt to clinch.
Branco slips a straight right by Lomax.
Branco lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lomax thumps Branco with a low kick.
Branco fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lomax checks it well.
Lomax thows a body kick. Branco tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lomax keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lomax. Branco does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lomax 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.
Lomax lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lomax on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Branco. Branco obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branco throws a series of punches but Lomax moves out of range.
Branco takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lomax looks to land a left hand but Branco moved out of range nicely.
Branco fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lomax is out of range.
Lomax throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lomax jabs Branco right on the nose. Branco blinks but takes it well.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lomax!
Lomax looks to land a right hand but Branco moved out of range.
Lomax blocks a leg kick.
Branco avoids a punch combination nicely.
Branco tries to clinch there but Lomax circles away.
Lomax is looking to score with low kicks.
Lomax works the jab nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Branco ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lomax looks to score with a jab to the body but Branco is just out of range.
Branco takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lomax goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Branco fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lomax misses with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Branco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Branco misses with a body shot.
Lomax misses with a series of wild punches.
Lomax looks to land a right hand but Branco moved out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Branco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Branco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Branco looks for the body kick but Lomax saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clint Lomax clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Branco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lomax.
Nice body kick from Lomax.
Branco throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lomax misses with a head kick.
Lomax missing with a left hand there. Branco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lomax takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lomax.
Branco uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lomax.
Branco takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lomax lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Lomax.
Lomax with a nice cross.
Branco has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Branco misses with a hook.
Lomax stuns Branco with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lomax. Branco does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomax avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Branco scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lomax doesn't seem bothered though.
Lomax lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lomax takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lomax avoids the body shot from Branco.
Lomax swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lomax throws a low kick but Branco moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by Lomax.
Lomax throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Branco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Branco is looking to land body kicks.
Branco has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lomax.
Lomax slips a straight right by Branco.
Branco misses with a wild body shot.
Lomax throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lomax swings widly with a right hand
and Branco counters with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lomax throws a sloppy head kick
and Branco counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lomax misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Branco.
Branco thumps Lomax with a low kick.
Lomax pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lomax gets tackled into the cage by Branco. Branco maintains the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for Branco.
Lomax blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Branco pushes Lomax back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lomax tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Branco misses with some punches.
Lomax blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lomax looking to stall.
Branco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lomax scores with a head kick. Branco tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Branco throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branco looks for the body kick but Lomax saw that one coming.
Branco takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lomax takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
An inside leg kick lands from Lomax.
Lomax walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Branco checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Branco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lomax swings for the body but Branco moves out of range.
Lomax misses with a leg kick
and Branco counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Branco slips a jab from Lomax.
Lomax slips a jab and a cross from Branco.
Branco lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lomax throws a nice outside leg kick.
Branco uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lomax.
Lomax getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Branco misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Branco. That's going to slow Lomax down.
Lomax scores with a hook to the body. Branco takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lomax lands a jab.
Branco takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lomax pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lomax thows a body shot but no joy.
Branco throws a leg kick that misses.
Branco checks the leg kick nicely there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lomax throws a body punch but Branco moves out of range.
Branco checks a low kick from Lomax.
Branco doesn't manage to clinch there - Lomax circles away.
Lomax tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Branco is able to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clint Lomax had his way with Tycho Branco in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
A head kick from Branco lands but Lomax takes it in his stride.
Branco on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lomax misses with a leg kick
and Branco counters with a nice body kick.
Lomax connects with a jab.
Branco takes a swing at Lomax's ribcage but misses.
Branco tries to clinch there but Lomax circles away.
Lomax digs a good body shot into Branco's ribs.
Lomax motions for Branco to come forward. Lomax throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Branco misses with a straight right.
Lomax throws a looping overhand right but Branco ducks down to avoid it.
Branco on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Branco throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lomax counters with a thumping low kick.
Lomax lands a lovely overhand right.
Branco tries to close the distance and clinch but Lomax swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lomax jabs Branco to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branco takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lomax.
Lomax throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lomax throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That kick from Branco tenderised Lomax's leg. Lomax is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lomax slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lomax ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Branco looks to score with a jab to the body but Lomax is just out of range.
Lomax throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lomax keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Branco feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lomaxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lomax tries a head kick but it misses.
Lomax chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Branco tries to clinch but Lomax is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branco thows a body shot but no joy.
Branco gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lomax stuffs the takedown.
Lomax uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Branco has time to react.
Branco finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Branco walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lomax just misses with a punch to the body.
Lomax throws the kick towards the body but Branco avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Branco 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 Lomax has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lomax and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Branco scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lomax throws a push kick but Branco slaps the foot to one side.
Branco avoids the head kick by Lomax.
Tycho Branco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lomax swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lomax takes a swing at Branco's ribcage but misses.
Branco on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A head kick from Lomax lands but Branco takes it in his stride.
Branco takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lomax lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Branco. Lomax does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lomax prevents a body shot from Branco.
Lomax breaks the clinch.
Lomax lands a right hook to the body.
Lomax misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lomax ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lomax avoids a kick to the body.
Branco finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lomax blocks a jab.
Branco misses with a low kick.
Lomax tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lomax misses with a body kick.
Lomax chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Branco can pounce on him.
Lomax looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lomax throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Branco shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Branco throws a nice inside leg kick.
Branco misses the shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Branco thows a body shot but no joy.
Lomax fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lomax throws a leg kick but Branco moved away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Branco.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clint Lomax showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lomax 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clint Lomax!
Clint Lomax is the new bantamweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Clint Lomax started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sunny Supernova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sunny Supernova is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tony Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sunny Supernova!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Supernova throws a shot to the body.
Brown misses with a looping left.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Supernova!
Supernova wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Supernova lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Supernova throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brown avoids a kick to the body.
Supernova turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brown shoots in but no luck this time.
Supernova scores with a body shot.
Brown pivots, looking for a leg kick but Supernova is out of range and Brown settles back down.
A left lands for Supernova.
Supernova walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Brown drives through with a takedown into Supernova's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Supernova has control of Brown's left arm, preventing Brown from doing any damage.
Supernova keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Supernova wants to get back to his feet but Brown is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown trying to control but Supernova is working from the bottom.
Brown prevents Supernova from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown trying to control but Supernova is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Brown throws an overhand right that lands on Supernova's shoulder, as Supernova tries to avoid the shot.
Brown with a poor takedown
letting Supernova counter with a right hand.
Supernova fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Supernova checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Supernova displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brown throws out the jab.
Brown wants to slow Supernova down by chopping away at his legs.
Tony Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Supernova displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brown.
Supernova plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Tony Brown has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown moves out of range of the body kick from Supernova.
Brown throws a right hand that misses
and Supernova counters with a leg kick.
Brown connects with a nice looking jab.
Brown fails with the takedown
and Supernova makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Supernova counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Brown is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That kick from Supernova tenderised Brown's leg. Brown is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
Brown misses with an uppercut.
Supernova stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Supernova wants it to stay on the feet.
Supernova bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Supernova as he avoids it easily.
Nice body kick from Supernova.
Sunny Supernova is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Supernova stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Supernova wants it to stay on the feet.
Brown is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supernova throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Supernova scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Supernova throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Supernova lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brown's sensitive parts.
A big right from Brown misses.
Supernova jabs Brown to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both fighters circling a little - Supernova finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Brown shoots and misses
and Supernova counters with a nice uppercut.
Good exchange - Supernova coming out on top.
Supernova leaves Brown with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Supernova throws a good cross that connects.
Supernova lands with an uppercut that bounces Brown off the cage and back into range.
Supernova delivers a nice body kick.
Brown scores with a jab. Supernova acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Supernova.
Brown shoots in for a double leg but Supernova sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown needs to keep his hands up - Supernova had a free shot at his head there.
Supernova throws a front kick that sends Brown stumbling back into the cage.
Supernova lands with an overhand left.
Brown misses with a shot to the body
and Supernova counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brown takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Supernova lands with a kick to the temple. Brown shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Brown will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Supernova moves out of range as Brown strikes.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Brown crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Supernova - the referee stops the clock and Brown gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Supernova. Brown manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Supernova is looking to slow Brown down with leg kicks.
Brown is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Supernova fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brown.
Supernova bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Supernova misses with a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown throws a shot from downtown. Supernova moves away and avoids it.
Supernova throws a head kick that misses.
Supernova stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brown shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Supernova counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sunny Supernova dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Brown's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Supernova defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brown.
A thudding body kick lands there by Supernova!
Supernova dodges the punch combination from Brown.
Both fighters circling a little - Supernova finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt - Supernova sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brown misses with a looping left.
Brown 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.
Brown misses with a low kick.
Brown changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Supernova looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Supernova stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Supernova pushes Brown away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Brown gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Brown working away.
Brown tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brown has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Supernova keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Supernova keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown prevents Supernova from escaping the position.
Brown wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Supernova, who protects the arm well.
Supernova tries to improve position but can't.
Supernova prevents Brown from moving into mount.
Supernova is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Supernova manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Supernova is trying to stand back up but Brown is controlling him
Brown is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Supernova doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brown.
Supernova pushes Brown off looking to stand but Brown dives back in and keeps control.
Brown wants to free his trapped foot but Supernova is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Supernova manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown missing with a left hand there. Supernova was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Supernova throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Supernova explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Brown throws the left hand but Supernova avoids the punch easily.
Brown displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Supernova feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brown's calf.
Nice jab there from Supernova.
Supernova throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown misses with a straight left.
Supernova lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Supernova misses with a straight right.
Supernova gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tony Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Supernova controlling the position.
Supernova is looking to stand up but Brown isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to control but Supernova is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Supernova wants to stand up but Brown is controlling him.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice uppercut there from Brown.
Brown looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Supernova is trying to defend but Brown finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Supernova has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Brown is on him like a limpet, forcing Supernova back against the cage.
Supernova lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
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 Tony Brown will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tony Brown's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A solid body kick from Supernova.
Brown drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Supernova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown prevents Supernova from getting back to his feet.
Supernova keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Supernova is pulling down on Brown's head to control his posture.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Brown dives in and scores a takedown into Supernova's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brown is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Supernova pushes Brown off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Supernova slips under a jab from Brown.
Brown steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Supernova. That one must have hurt.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Brown on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Supernova uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Supernova stuffs the takedown.
Supernova connects with a body shot.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Supernova scores with a nice head shot.
Supernova connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Supernova lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brown throws an overhand right that lands on Supernova's shoulder, as Supernova tries to avoid the shot.
Supernova chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Supernova scores with a sloppy right hand. Brown should have avoided that one.
Sunny Supernova seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Supernova bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Supernova tries a head kick but it misses.
Supernova lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab, jab by Supernova - just one landing.
Brown throws a lazy uppercut
and Supernova counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Brown swings for the body but Supernova moves out of range.
Supernova lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brown throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Supernova's waist but Supernova gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brown off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Brown misses.
Supernova shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Brown eats them both and turns towards Supernova to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Brown rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Supernova moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brown takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Supernova.
Brown throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brown drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brown looks to land a right hand but Supernova moved out of range.
Brown is trying hard to land a takedown here. Supernova sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brown has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Supernova.
Supernova throws a leg kick which misses Brown's front leg but catches the back leg as Brown tries to avoid it.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Supernova lands with a nice body punch.
Supernova fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Supernova connects with a crisp jab.
Brown avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brown looks for a takedown but Supernova sprawls well.
Supernova lands a nice shot that snaps Brown's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Supernova finds it's target.
Supernova cracks the inside of Brown's front leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown cracks Supernova with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Supernova misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brown tries to score with a low kick but Supernova moves his leg out of the way.
Supernova stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Supernova wants it to stay on the feet.
Supernova ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Brown misses with an uppercut. Supernova saw that one coming.
Nice takedown defense from Supernova. No joy for Brown on that attempt.
Supernova punishes Brown's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Supernova defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brown.
Supernova scores with a jab to the body.
Brown takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Brown throws a big shot that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sunny Supernova comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Supernova 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sunny Supernova!
After winning the bout, Sunny Supernova thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donzel Fortunado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uriel Amok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fortunado comes to the cage accompanied by Bob Dylan-Knockin' on Heaven's Door . Amok has chosen Devils as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donzel Fortunado!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uriel Amok!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortunado wants to clinch up but Amok keeps it at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Amok.
It looks like Donzel Fortunado has been cut.
Amok takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fortunado wants to clinch but Amok slips to the side
and Amok counters with a shoot takedown. Fortunado fights it but they end up in guard.
Amok with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amok throws a strike but Fortunado rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Amok wants to sweep but no luck.
Amok has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fortunado can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fortunado won't allow Amok to sweep him here.
Amok working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fortunado.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amok keeping full guard, as Fortunado tries to pass.
Amok manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fortunado manages to get himself to full guard.
Amok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Amok lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortunado keeping full guard, as Amok tries to pass.
Amok postures up in Fortunado's guard and throws a big left but Fortunado blocks it.
Amok looking to sit in guard and control but Fortunado gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fortunado tries to stand but Amok is controlling from the bottom.
Fortunado sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Amok looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fortunado is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortunado wants to stand and escape but instead Amok has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Amok sitting in guard here, content to control.
Amok trying to control but Fortunado is working from the bottom.
Fortunado looking for a sweep. Not yet Fortunado, not yet.
Fortunado preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amok looking to sit in guard and control but Fortunado gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Amok is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fortunado defends well.
Fortunado trying to control the position from guard on top but Amok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amok has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fortunado can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fortunado wants to pass the guard but Amok is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uriel Amok dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donzel Fortunado's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Amok checks a leg kick.
Donzel Fortunado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fortunado looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fortunado lands with an uppercut that bounces Amok off the cage and back into range.
Good standup being displayed there by Fortunado as he connects with a hook.
Amok throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fortunado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Amok throws a jab when Fortunado was well out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fortunado, right into the meat.
Fortunado fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Amok scores with a sloppy right hand. Fortunado should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fortunado throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fortunado looks to score with a jab to the body but Amok is just out of range.
Fortunado takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fortunado throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Amok.
Fortunado is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
The ground and pound from Amok seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Amok throws a strike aimed at the side of Fortunado's head but Fortunado avoids it well.
Amok working the head and body with strikes.
Amok is trying to ground and pound but Fortunado uses the momentary lack of control by Amok to regain half guard.
Fortunado is staying active underneath Amok, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amok is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Uriel Amok has got the better of the ground game so far.
Amok seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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!
Amok stalling away here and it's allowed Fortunado to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Amok being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortunado keeping full guard, as Amok tries to pass.
Amok is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Amok has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Amok passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fortunado is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amok is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Fortunado's shoulder. That is not cool.
Amok in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Amok tries to move to mount but Fortunado blocks the move with his legs.
Fortunado is not content to let Amok control the position.
Amok throws an elbow but Fortunado slips to the side and avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fortunado is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Amok asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uriel Amok showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Donzel Fortunado's cut.
That's time! Fortunado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Amok circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fortunado fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fortunado scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fortunado lands with a nice body punch.
Fortunado throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fortunado drives through and clinches with Amok against the cage.
Fortunado throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Amok blocks it with crossed arms.
Fortunado has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Amok tries to pull guard but Fortunado forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The referee calls for Amok to work.
Fortunado tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fortunado has a couple of punches blocked by Amok.
Fortunado misses with a punch on the inside.
Fortunado scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amok tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fortunado just stands there and leans against the cage.
Amok working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Amok blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Amok on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Amok pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fortunado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Amok was well out of range. Poor timing from Fortunado.
Fortunado misses with a body shot.
Fortunado loads up on a big right hand but Amok slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Amok throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fortunado throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Uriel Amok has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Fortunado. Amok does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fortunado takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice uppercut there from Amok.
Amok will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fortunado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amok throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Amok stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Donzel Fortunado is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fortunado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Amok swats away the attempt to clinch by Fortunado.
Amok moves out of range of the leg kick from Fortunado.
Some bone on bone action there as Amok checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fortunado closes the distance and clinches.
Amok stalling.
Fortunado is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Amok takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Amok avoids a wild elbow strike from Fortunado.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fortunado pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Donzel Fortunado is winning the standup battle so far.
A lazy left from Fortunado finds it's target.
Fortunado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amok.
Amok closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fortunado circles away.
Donzel Fortunado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uriel Amok.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortunado throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fortunado avoids the head kick by Amok.
Donzel Fortunado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Amok.
Amok just misses with a punch to the body.
Fortunado misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fortunado tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Amok has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fortunado.
Fortunado cracks the inside of Amok's front leg.
Amok tries a head kick but it misses.
Amok tries to keep at a distance but Fortunado has taken the fight into the clinch.
Amok can't find room to land a body shot as Fortunado controls the action.
Amok swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amok.
Fortunado misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amok leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fortunado tries to land knees in the clinch but Amok avoids the damage to the body.
Come on Amok - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fortunado working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amok avoiding damage as Fortunado throws knees to the body.
Fortunado is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fortunado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Amok lands a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fortunado lands a right hand.
Fortunado using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Amok has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fortunado wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Amok tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donzel Fortunado clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Fortunado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Amok takes one to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fortunado. Amok does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fortunado misses with a double jab
and Amok counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fortunado!
Amok working the head with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amok in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Amok tries to move to mount but Fortunado blocks the move with his legs.
Fortunado gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Amok misses with a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amok working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Amok throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Fortunado wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Amok.
Amok lands a nice shot to the head.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amok landing shots from mount.
Donzel Fortunado's cut is getting worse.
Amok punching from mount but Fortunado doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Amok landing strikes, looking to finish!
Donzel Fortunado's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortunado takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jeez, Donzel Fortunado's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Donzel Fortunado's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Uriel Amok!
Uriel Amok is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Uriel Amok thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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