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CFV 35: Lopette vs Ries PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom Van Der Varrt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shotgun Trua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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191 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Good low kicks
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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
3 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Van Der Varrt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shotgun Trua!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Trua.
Van Der Varrt takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Oooooh!!! Trua has knocked Van Der Varrt down with a huge combo! Trua steps away and waves a wobbly Van Der Varrt back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Van Der Varrt is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Der Varrt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oh Van Der Varrt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Der Varrt swinging wildly here.
Van Der Varrt shoots and misses
and Trua counters with a slapping leg kick.
Van Der Varrt shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Trua counters with a crisp right hand that drops Van Der Varrt! Trua lets Van Der Varrt back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Van Der Varrt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Trua.
Van Der Varrt is breathing heavily.
Van Der Varrt leaves his chin hanging out and Trua seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Van Der Varrt crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shotgun Trua!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kisame Hoshigaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia's entrance music is Someday - Flipsyde. A fine choice. Diego Garcia could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kisame Hoshigaki's chin.
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Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kisame Hoshigaki!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoshigaki swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Garcia.
Hoshigaki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Garcia at a distance.
Hoshigaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garcia.
Garcia slips under a jab from Hoshigaki.
Hoshigaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Garcia is just out of range.
Hoshigaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garcia misses with a takedown attempt
and Hoshigaki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Garcia thinking.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown but Hoshigaki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hoshigaki tries to clinch up.
Hoshigaki misses with a body shot.
Hoshigaki misses the shot to the body.
Garcia dives in for a single leg takedown but Hoshigaki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoshigaki lands a damaging elbow.
Hoshigaki misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoshigaki scores with a shot to the side of Garcia's head.
Garcia is looking to take this one to the mat.
Come on Garcia - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Garcia avoids the elbow strike from Hoshigaki, against the cage.
Hoshigaki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A knee to the head by Hoshigaki.
Hoshigaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hoshigaki working aggressively here.
Garcia avoids a wild elbow strike from Hoshigaki.
Hoshigaki misses with a knee strike.
Hoshigaki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Garcia controlling the action here for a moment.
Hoshigaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garcia's elbow.
Garcia changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hoshigaki fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoshigaki lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice body punch from Hoshigaki.
Hoshigaki stuffs the takedown.
Hoshigaki is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Garcia rather than just go for the knockout.
Garcia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hoshigaki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Garcia somewhat.
Hoshigaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hoshigaki closes the distance looking to clinch
and Garcia counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hoshigaki's guard now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Garcia postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia forces his way into half guard.
Garcia performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hoshigaki tries to roll over but Garcia keeps him under control.
Hoshigaki is still trying to improve position.
Hoshigaki trying to get back to full guard but Garcia takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia throws some wild stikes that Hoshigaki manages to avoid easily.
Garcia controlling from the full mount.
Hoshigaki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoshigaki wants to hold on but Garcia pushes him away.
Hoshigaki is looking to improve his position but Garcia isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kisame Hoshigaki dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hoshigaki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Garcia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Garcia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoshigaki.
Hoshigaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoshigaki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Garcia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoshigaki.
Hoshigaki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hoshigaki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Garcia tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Garcia fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Garcia has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hoshigaki uses from the top position.
Garcia managing to control the position.
Hoshigaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia keeping full guard, as Hoshigaki tries to pass.
Hoshigaki keeps trying to improve his position.
Hoshigaki won't allow Garcia to sweep him here.
Hoshigaki wants to stand but Garcia has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Garcia holds on and takes a little breather.
Hoshigaki has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Garcia is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hoshigaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kisame Hoshigaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoshigaki is looking to clinch but Garcia is avoiding it.
Hoshigaki stuns Garcia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hoshigaki misses with a series of wild punches.
Garcia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hoshigaki's corner calls for a 1-2. Hoshigaki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Garcia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garcia moves out of range of the strikes.
Hoshigaki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hoshigaki wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoshigaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoshigaki misses with a looping left.
Garcia circles away from the clinch attempt
and Garcia counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hoshigaki throws an elbow but misses.
Garcia avoids a wild elbow strike from Hoshigaki.
Hoshigaki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Garcia jumps guard but Hoshigaki turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Garcia avoids the elbow strike from Hoshigaki, against the cage.
Hoshigaki gets underhooks to prevent Garcia's takedown attempt.
Garcia blocking some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hoshigaki just misses with a elbow thrown towards Garcia's brow.
Garcia has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hoshigaki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
I was talking to Garcia's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoshigaki landing knees to the body.
Hoshigaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garcia effectively controlling the action here.
Hoshigaki lands an elbow inside.
Garcia is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hoshigaki pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A hook to the body from Hoshigaki.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia tries for a takedown but Hoshigaki manages to get underhooks.
Hoshigaki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Garcia avoids it.
Hoshigaki is fighting off a takedown attempt but Garcia is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hoshigaki to the mat. Hoshigaki regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hoshigaki has Garcia pulled in close to control his posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garcia seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hoshigaki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kisame Hoshigaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hoshigaki fails to land with a series of punches.
Garcia slips a jab and a cross from Hoshigaki.
Hoshigaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoshigaki throws a nice head kick!
Hoshigaki misses the jab.
Hoshigaki tries to clinch up
and Garcia counters by clinching up.
Garcia is looking to take this one to the mat.
Garcia blocks an elbow strike.
Hoshigaki throws an elbow but it misses.
Garcia goes for a takedown attempt but Hoshigaki pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoshigaki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Garcia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Garcia closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Garcia avoids the body shot from Hoshigaki.
Hoshigaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garcia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Garcia walks into a straight right hand from Hoshigaki.
Hoshigaki clinches up against the cage.
Hoshigaki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hoshigaki just misses with a elbow thrown towards Garcia's brow.
Garcia can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoshigaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoshigaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garcia's elbow.
Hoshigaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Garcia controls his hands.
Garcia blocking some punches.
Garcia is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hoshigaki to keep the fight standing.
Hoshigaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Garcia is looking to take this one to the mat.
A right handed body shot lands from Hoshigaki.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia avoiding damage as Hoshigaki throws knees to the body.
Hoshigaki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hoshigaki just misses with a elbow thrown towards Garcia's brow.
Hoshigaki letting Garcia take a breather here.
Garcia has picked Hoshigaki up - he's going for a ride! Garcia dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Hoshigaki tries to get to full guard but Garcia has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoshigaki is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Garcia jumps into side control!
Hoshigaki is looking for a sweep.
Hoshigaki wants to control but Garcia postures up.
Garcia trying to control the action but Hoshigaki is working from the bottom.
Garcia just content to control the position.
Hoshigaki tries to buck Garcia off but Garcia is having none of it.
Diego Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoshigaki is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Garcia's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kisame Hoshigaki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hoshigaki trying to control here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoshigaki wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kisame Hoshigaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hoshigaki winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kisame Hoshigaki!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ceasar Anthony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexi Kint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kint is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The supremes - Love child. 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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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Good kicks
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ceasar Anthony!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexi Kint!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kint loads up on a big right hand but Anthony slips the punch.
Kint circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kint counters with an outside leg kick.
Anthony seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Anthony throws a nice outside leg kick.
Anthony uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kint.
Kint throws a body punch but Anthony moves out of range.
Anthony lands with a nice combination. Kint backs away looking to recover.
Kint swats away the attempt to clinch by Anthony.
Anthony lands a body shot.
Kint lands with a nice body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kint lands a head kick. Anthony smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kint wants to slow Anthony down by chopping away at his legs.
Kint dodges the punch combination from Anthony.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthony moves in looking to clinch but Kint pushes him off.
Anthony wants to clinch.
No joy there for Kint, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anthony lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kint circles away quickly and effectively.
Kint clinches up with Anthony and pushes him back against the cage.
Anthony fails to pull guard.
Anthony missing with knees to the body.
Anthony tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kint just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kint misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anthony tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kint avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Anthony lands an uppercut.
Anthony can't break the clinch.
Kint is stalling here.
Anthony manages to break the clinch.
Anthony checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kint lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kint keeps the fight on the outside.
Anthony tries to clinch but Kint moves out of range.
Alexi Kint seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anthony tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kint swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anthony swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anthony throws a combination that misses
and Kint counters with a slapping leg kick.
Anthony moves out of range as Kint strikes.
Kint just misses with a punch to the body.
Ceasar Anthony is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anthony tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kint swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Anthony tries to clinch up.
Anthony wants to clinch up but Kint keeps it at a distance.
Anthony gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Anthony is trying to break the clinch but Kint has him pressed against the cage.
Come on Kint - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Anthony tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ceasar Anthony. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anthony fails to pull guard.
Anthony is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kint to keep the fight standing.
Anthony is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kint to keep the fight standing.
Anthony has had enough of the clinch but Kint keeps him there for the moment.
Anthony tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kint keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Anthony's efforts to push away.
Kint is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Anthony drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anthony blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ceasar Anthony dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Anthony stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kint.
Anthony misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anthony misses with a double jab.
Kint pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Anthony back to the cage. Kint follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Anthony avoids a kick to the body.
Anthony is looking to clinch but Kint is avoiding it.
Anthony darts in trying to clinch
and Kint counters with a low kick, right behind Anthony 's knee.
Anthony misses with a few strikes there.
Anthony gets a clinch.
Anthony can't break the clinch.
Anthony jumps guard but Kint stands there with Anthony around his waist. Anthony gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Anthony jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kint walks away with a smile on his face. Anthony gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthony thows a body shot but no joy.
Kint keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anthony lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Anthony blocks the body kick.
Kint lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kint connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kint throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Anthony stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Anthony throws a series of punches but Kint moves out of range.
Anthony tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anthony misses with a few strikes there.
Kint goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kint fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anthony manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Anthony enables Kint to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Anthony manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
Kint seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kint working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kint trying to control but Anthony is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anthony working a defensive guard here.
Kint controlling from the top position.
Ceasar Anthony has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kint feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Anthony's calf.
Anthony pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kint is out of range and Anthony settles back down.
Anthony throws a series of punches but Kint avoids them all with ease.
Anthony is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kint lands a front kick.
Kint throws a front kick that sends Anthony stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kint closes the distance and pushes Anthony back into the cage.
Kint swings wildly with an uppercut but Anthony uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anthony tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kint just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ceasar Anthony. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anthony goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kint takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kint trying to control the position but instead, Anthony has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kint into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anthony jumps guard but Kint turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexi Kint showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Anthony fails to land with a series of punches.
Kint closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Anthony's guard.
Anthony avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kint drops back, looking for a kneebar! Anthony looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Anthony looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Anthony!
Kint tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Anthony wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kint is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Anthony off and has taken his back!
Kint punches the canvas rather than the man.
Kint is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Well, with Kint on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Anthony is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Kint tries to get the hooks in deep but Anthony pushed the leg off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kint throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Kint punches Anthony on the ear.
Kint is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kint controlling well, preventing Anthony from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anthony just trying to survive but Kint is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Anthony trying to get back to his feet but Kint is in full control for now.
Kint is landing with strikes from the back.
Anthony trying to control the position but Kint manages to sink in the hooks.
You can see the frustration on Anthony's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kint trying to control momentarily.
Kint has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kint looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Anthony's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kint gets his hands free as Anthony looks to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kint loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Anthony hold on?
Oooh a big shot gets through from Kint. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Anthony wants to control his opponent's hands but Kint gets his hands free.
Anthony manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kint's guard. Nice work there by Anthony.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kint is trying to control the position but Anthony postures up.
Kint manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kint can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anthony is looking to escape.
Kint scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Anthony?
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexi Kint comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kint 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexi Kint!
A less than humble Alexi Kint misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Mendosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hercules Umbaal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mendosa's entrance music is Dead and Gone -The Black Keys. A fine choice. Umbaal has chosen Hercules Is Coming as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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162 lbs
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25
168 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paulo Mendosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hercules Umbaal!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Umbaal closes the distance and pushes Mendosa back into the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Mendosa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mendosa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Umbaal just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mendosa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Umbaal drags the fight down to the ground.
Umbaal looking for a sweep. Not yet Umbaal, not yet.
Mendosa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Umbaal is looking to control Mendosa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Umbaal avoid being mounted?
Umbaal tries to roll over but Mendosa keeps him under control.
Mendosa is thwarting Umbaal's attempts to control the position.
Umbaal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Umbaal is not content to let Mendosa control the position.
Umbaal looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Umbaal striking from half guard on the bottom.
Mendosa is working for a submission of some sort.
Mendosa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendosa prevents Umbaal from improving his position.
Mendosa wants to work for an arm triangle but Umbaal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Umbaal is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mendosa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mendosa's back!
Umbaal doesn't have the hooks in and Mendosa manages to turn into his guard.
Umbaal is trying to keep Mendosa in close.
Umbaal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Umbaal is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Umbaal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umbaal bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mendosa's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mendosa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mendosa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Umbaal looking to pass the guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendosa working for a triangle but Umbaal defends it easily.
Mendosa is breathing heavily.
Umbaal wants to control from the top but Mendosa keeps moving.
Umbaal with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Umbaal thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Umbaal stands up over Mendosa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Umbaal is looking to work some ground and pound but Mendosa has wrist control.
Umbaal scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umbaal is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mendosa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Umbaal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Umbaal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mendosa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Umbaal has managed to get both his arms back between Mendosa's legs - danger averted.
Mendosa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Umbaal content to stall in guard here.
Umbaal stands up over Mendosa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Umbaal lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mendosa 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.
Mendosa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Umbaal controls the pace.
Mendosa manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Umbaal working to try and regain half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Umbaal is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Umbaal flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Umbaal can do anything to dispel that myth.
Umbaal tries to reverse the position but Mendosa maintains control.
Mendosa wants to control but instead Umbaal manages to regain half guard.
Umbaal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendosa pulls his head out easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Umbaal trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hercules Umbaal dominated that round.
That's time! Mendosa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Umbaal misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Umbaal misses.
Mendosa tries for a takedown but Umbaal circles away easily
and Umbaal counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Umbaal missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Umbaal stalling.
Umbaal seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mendosa manages to get to full guard.
Mendosa has his foot on Umbaal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Umbaal works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Umbaal stopping the sweep attempt from Mendosa.
Umbaal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Umbaal slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendosa tries to roll over but Umbaal keeps him under control.
Mendosa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Umbaal lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Umbaal content to stall in guard here.
Umbaal trying to control but Mendosa is working from the bottom.
Umbaal is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Umbaal stands and throws Mendosa's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mendosa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Umbaal's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mendosa is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendosa is not content to let Umbaal control the position.
Mendosa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Umbaal trying to control the action but Mendosa is working from the bottom.
Hercules Umbaal has got the better of the ground game so far.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Umbaal is looking for a kimura but Mendosa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Umbaal to get the leverage.
Umbaal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mendosa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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!
Umbaal winds up and cracks Mendosa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mendosa tries to roll over but Umbaal keeps him under control.
Mendosa moves into full guard.
Umbaal with a nice head shot there.
Umbaal cracks Mendosa with a solid left hand.
Mendosa keeping moving, preventing Umbaal from controlling successfully.
Mendosa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Umbaal defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umbaal postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Umbaal trying to control but Mendosa is working from the bottom.
Umbaal is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Umbaal works over Mendosa with some ground and pound from guard.
Umbaal with a nice head shot there.
Umbaal won't allow Mendosa to sweep him here.
Umbaal wants to control from the top but Mendosa keeps moving.
Umbaal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mendosa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Umbaal 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.
Umbaal trying to control but Mendosa is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendosa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Umbaal sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mendosa's guard.
Umbaal wants to control but Mendosa is keeping him busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Umbaal is working for a submission of some sort.
Umbaal seems to be looking for submissions.
Umbaal moves into full mount! Mendosa won't be happy about that!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mendosa is trying desperately to improve position.
Umbaal punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hercules Umbaal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mendosa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Umbaal counters by moving into the clinch.
Mendosa takes a shot to the head.
Mendosa ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mendosa no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mendosa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Umbaal works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Umbaal is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mendosa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Umbaal postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Umbaal lands a couple of digs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Umbaal pushing down on Mendosa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Umbaal is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Umbaal looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mendosa wants to improve his position but Umbaal is controlling well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Umbaal wants to control but Mendosa is keeping him busy.
Umbaal seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Umbaal working Mendosa over with strikes.
Umbaal wants to control but Mendosa is keeping him busy.
Umbaal not doing much here.
Umbaal lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Umbaal slips a nice elbow through Mendosa's hands, connecting with Mendosa's forehead.
Umbaal trying to pass the guard but Mendosa defending well.
Umbaal trying to control from half guard but Mendosa is working away.
Umbaal thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mendosa's head.
Umbaal looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mendosa is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendosa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mendosa.
Mendosa wants to sweep here but Umbaal controlling him for the moment.
Umbaal tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendosa is retaining full guard.
Mendosa wants to sweep here but Umbaal controlling him for the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Umbaal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Umbaal pushes down on Mendosa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Umbaal in particular looking to stall.
Umbaal drops an elbow to the side of Mendosa's head.
Mendosa is looking to improve his position.
Mendosa won't allow Umbaal to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Umbaal connects with a nice short shot to Mendosa's temple.
Umbaal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mendosa keeps working.
Mendosa is looking for a sweep. Umbaal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mendosa gets full guard.
Umbaal tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendosa is retaining full guard.
Umbaal working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Umbaal postures up in Mendosa's guard and throws a big left but Mendosa blocks it.
Umbaal chips away with some ground and pound.
Umbaal wants to control from the top but Mendosa keeps moving.
Umbaal looking to pass the guard.
Umbaal postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Umbaal slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mendosa is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Umbaal is chipping away with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Umbaal trying to control the action but Mendosa is working from the bottom.
Hercules Umbaal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Umbaal works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Umbaal controlling from side mount.
Mendosa tries to bench press Umbaal off him but Umbaal keeps the position.
Umbaal is looking to take a break and control but Mendosa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mendosa is trying to get back to half guard.
Paulo Mendosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Umbaal is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mendosa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hercules Umbaal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Umbaal 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hercules Umbaal!
An out of breath Hercules Umbaal thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo DeRosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tubby Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
220 lbs
7 - 8 - 0 |
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203 lbs
21 - 11 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonardo DeRosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tubby Hayes!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hayes tries to clinch but DeRosa moves out of range.
DeRosa keeps the fight on the outside.
Hayes avoids the head kick by DeRosa.
DeRosa throws a nice head kick!
Hayes tries to clinch up but DeRosa circles away and keeps his distance.
Hayes moves out of range of the body kick from DeRosa.
DeRosa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
DeRosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for DeRosa.
DeRosa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hayes moves in looking to clinch but DeRosa pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hayes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
DeRosa throws the kick towards the body but Hayes avoids it.
DeRosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hayes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hayes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hayes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeRosa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
DeRosa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hayes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
DeRosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Hayes is just out of range.
Hayes missing with a left hand there. DeRosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
DeRosa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hayes is looking to clinch.
DeRosa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
DeRosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeRosa throws a leg kick
enabling Hayes to counter with a crisp jab.
Hayes throws a sloppy head kick and DeRosa moves out of range easily.
DeRosa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hayes's sensitive parts.
DeRosa pushes Hayes away with a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeRosa motions for Hayes to come forward. DeRosa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
DeRosa tries to keep at a distance but Hayes has taken the fight into the clinch.
DeRosa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
DeRosa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hayes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. DeRosa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hayes takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The fight stays on the outside here - Hayes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
DeRosa lands with a kick to the temple. Hayes shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hayes misses with a two punch combination.
DeRosa lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hayes will feel that in the morning.
Hayes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeRosa.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from DeRosa. Hayes shrugs it off though.
Hayes looks winded!
DeRosa throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
DeRosa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
DeRosa circles away from the clinch attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by DeRosa.
Hayes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
DeRosa jabs Hayes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
DeRosa is looking to wear down Hayes with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hayes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
DeRosa lands a leg kick that knocks Hayes off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeRosa throws a head kick that misses.
DeRosa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
DeRosa is looking to land body kicks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hayes sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
DeRosa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
DeRosa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hayes tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeRosa thumps Hayes with a low kick.
Hayes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from DeRosa - that will leave a mark!
DeRosa's corner calls for a 1-2. DeRosa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
DeRosa defending well as Hayes loads up on a big left hand.
Hayes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hayes tries to clinch up.
Hayes misses with a left hand
and DeRosa counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hayes takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hayes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
DeRosa tests Hayes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
DeRosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hayes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hayes misses with an uppercut. DeRosa saw that one coming.
DeRosa thumps Hayes with a low kick.
DeRosa cracks the inside of Hayes's front leg.
Hayes moves out of range as DeRosa throws a body kick.
Hayes throws a low kick but DeRosa avoids it.
DeRosa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
DeRosa lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by DeRosa.
Good leg kick by DeRosa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
DeRosa throws a nice outside leg kick.
DeRosa scores with a push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo DeRosa dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
DeRosa connects with a body shot.
DeRosa thuds a left hand into Hayes's body.
Hayes blocks a head kick by DeRosa.
Hayes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hayes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for DeRosa.
Hayes takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
DeRosa lands a high kick!
It looks like Tubby Hayes has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeRosa connects with a body shot.
DeRosa misses with a head kick.
DeRosa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hayes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
DeRosa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
DeRosa throws a nice outside leg kick.
DeRosa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
DeRosa feints and then cracks Hayes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hayes down.
DeRosa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hayes can do to turn this around?
DeRosa throws a head kick but Hayes moves out of range.
Hayes tries to clinch but DeRosa moves out of range.
Hayes is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeRosa lands with a good body shot.
DeRosa throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hayes's head.
DeRosa slips under a jab from Hayes.
An inside leg kick lands from DeRosa.
Hayes has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from DeRosa.
DeRosa tries to bum rush Hayes with a series of wild strikes but Hayes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
DeRosa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hayes. That did some damage!
DeRosa motions for Hayes to come forward. DeRosa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hayes tries to clinch there but DeRosa circles away.
Hayes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. DeRosa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hayes tries to clinch up
and DeRosa counters with a good low kick that Hayes was not able to check.
DeRosa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hayes avoids the head kick by DeRosa.
DeRosa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hayes is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for DeRosa.
DeRosa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
DeRosa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hayes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hayes walks into a jab.
DeRosa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
DeRosa misses with a head kick.
Hayes tries to clinch up but DeRosa circles away and keeps his distance.
DeRosa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hayes at a distance.
DeRosa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hayes has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by DeRosa.
DeRosa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
DeRosa misses with a kick to the body.
DeRosa lands with a slapping head kick.
Hayes throws a body kick that misses.
DeRosa throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for DeRosa.
Hayes avoids the head kick by DeRosa.
DeRosa throws a nice inside leg kick.
DeRosa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hayes throws a one two combo.
Hayes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeRosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hayes is looking to clinch but DeRosa is avoiding it.
Hayes slips under a jab from DeRosa.
DeRosa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DeRosa scores with a jab to the jaw.
DeRosa keeps Hayes at a distance using the push kick.
Hayes blocks a head kick by DeRosa.
Hayes moves out of range as DeRosa strikes.
Hayes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from DeRosa tenderised Hayes's leg. Hayes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hayes blocks a head kick by DeRosa.
Hayes tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
DeRosa throws a front kick that sends Hayes stumbling back into the cage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from DeRosa, right into the meat.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hayes crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from DeRosa - the referee stops the clock and Hayes gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says DeRosa. Hayes manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hayes drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hayes preventing the sweep.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hayes is fighting to break DeRosa's control of his arms but DeRosa is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hayes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
DeRosa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hayes manages to get himself to full guard.
DeRosa forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo DeRosa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tubby Hayes's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Hayes closes the distance and pushes DeRosa back into the cage.
DeRosa tries to break free but Hayes pushes him back against the cage.
DeRosa tries to stall but Hayes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
DeRosa throws a head punch that misses.
Hayes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
DeRosa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DeRosa misses with a body kick.
Hayes checks the leg kick.
Leonardo DeRosa is winning the standup battle so far.
Hayes tries to close the distance and clinch up but DeRosa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hayes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as DeRosa throws out the jab.
Hayes tries to clinch but DeRosa is having none of it.
DeRosa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
DeRosa throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hayes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hayes tries to clinch but DeRosa moves out of range.
Hayes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
DeRosa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeRosa delivers a nice body kick.
A good leg kick by DeRosa.
DeRosa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hayes.
Hayes checks the leg kick nicely there.
DeRosa throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
DeRosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hayes manages to avoid it.
DeRosa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hayes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hayes clinches with his opponent.
Hayes prevents a body shot from DeRosa.
DeRosa avoids the elbow strike from Hayes, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
DeRosa blocks an uppercut.
DeRosa has had enough of the clinch but Hayes keeps him there for the moment.
Stalling in the clinch from Hayes.
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!
DeRosa misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeRosa scores with a shoulder strike.
Hayes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hayes avoids the head kick by DeRosa.
DeRosa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hayes has DeRosa up against the cage in a clinch.
DeRosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
DeRosa is trying to stall.
DeRosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeRosa cracks Hayes with a nice body shot.
DeRosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hayes takes a shot to the head.
Hayes lands a body punch.
DeRosa lands a body shot.
DeRosa breaks from the clinch.
DeRosa throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hayes tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hayes.
Hayes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
DeRosa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hayes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
DeRosa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DeRosa scores with a hook to the body. Hayes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
DeRosa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hayes is looking to clinch but DeRosa is avoiding it.
DeRosa lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hayes will feel that in the morning.
DeRosa misses with a kick to the body.
Hayes misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeRosa connects with a high kick.
DeRosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
DeRosa looks to land a body kick but Hayes moved away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hayes moves in looking to clinch but DeRosa pushes him off.
DeRosa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
DeRosa misses with a head kick.
DeRosa swats away the attempt to clinch by Hayes.
Hayes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. DeRosa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tubby Hayes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leonardo DeRosa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hayes tries to clinch but DeRosa moves out of range.
Hayes tries to clinch up.
DeRosa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
DeRosa misses with a head kick.
DeRosa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
DeRosa blocks a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonardo DeRosa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well DeRosa has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo DeRosa!
An out of breath Leonardo DeRosa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Simpkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Mir has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Adam Simpkins's chin.
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Simpkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Mir!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mir tries for a takedown but Simpkins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Simpkins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mir counters with a head kick.
Mir pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Simpkins throws a series of punches but Mir avoids them all with ease.
Simpkins connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simpkins 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.
Mir dives in for a single leg takedown but Simpkins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mir is trying to force a seperation but Simpkins has the dominant position.
Simpkins lands a knee to the body.
Mir looks winded!
Simpkins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mir lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Simpkins landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Simpkins scores with a knee to the head.
Simpkins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mir lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Simpkins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mir lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpkins with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Simpkins.
Simpkins tries to land a knee to the head but Mir blocks with his arms.
Simpkins gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simpkins landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Simpkins is trying to trip Mir. He has hold of a leg but Mir is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Simpkins persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Simpkins throws a big right hand that misses.
Simpkins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Simpkins stands and throws Mir's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Simpkins works to advance to full mount. Mir defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Simpkins tries to control but Mir wriggling away.
Simpkins throws some wild stikes that Mir manages to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpkins working the ground and pound effectively.
Simpkins cracks Mir with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Simpkins looking to control but Mir is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Simpkins throwing strikes here but Mir is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Simpkins misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Simpkins jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mir manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simpkins in side control, throwing shots but Mir defends.
Mir tries to escape but Simpkins is in control.
Mir tries to buck Simpkins off but Simpkins is having none of it.
Simpkins tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Simpkins working the ground and pound but Mir is defending the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Mir's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Simpkins decides to stand back up. Simpkins steps back and let's Mir get back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Simpkins.
Simpkins misses with a wild combination.
Simpkins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mir looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Simpkins lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mir backs up against the cage.
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!
Simpkins cracks Mir with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Simpkins lands a big right hand that sends Mir crashing to the mat! Simpkins stays standing though and waves Mir back to his feet!
Mir is rocked!
It looks like Frank Mir has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpkins shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Mir is on queer street and Simpkins is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Adam Simpkins!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuki Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milan Lucic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucic has chosen Shots 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuki Yamamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Milan Lucic!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Lucic there.
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lucic as he avoids it easily.
Yuki Yamamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucic feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Yamamoto sprawling to the canvas! Yamamoto rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Lucic finish him?!
Yamamoto is rocked!
It looks like Yuki Yamamoto has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lucic lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Yamamoto falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Milan Lucic!
After the big win, Milan Lucic made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Darius Kasparaitis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randall Flagg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kasparaitis's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Gotta Get Away. Flagg has chosen Johnny Cash - The Man Comes Around as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darius Kasparaitis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Randall Flagg!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasparaitis tries a low kick but Flagg avoids it.
Kasparaitis moves into range and clinches up with Flagg.
Flagg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kasparaitis prevents a body shot from Flagg.
Kasparaitis jumps guard but Flagg stands there with Kasparaitis around his waist. Kasparaitis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Flagg tries to break the clinch but Kasparaitis is controlling the position.
Kasparaitis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Flagg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kasparaitis backwards.
Flagg misses with a body punch.
Flagg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kasparaitis backwards.
A shot in the inside from Flagg.
Flagg working aggressively here.
Kasparaitis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kasparaitis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Kasparaitis.
Flagg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Flagg struggles to land a body shot inside as Kasparaitis controls his hands.
Flagg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Flagg throws a punch but it's blocked by Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Flagg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kasparaitis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasparaitis content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kasparaitis lands a left hand.
Flagg throws a punch but it's blocked by Kasparaitis.
A bit of stalling here from Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis is working Flagg over against the cage.
Kasparaitis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Flagg tries to throw a body punch but Kasparaitis avoids it by throwing Flagg back against the cage.
Flagg is leaning against Kasparaitis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kasparaitis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kasparaitis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kasparaitis lands a right hand.
Kasparaitis misses with a punch on the inside.
Kasparaitis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Kasparaitis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Flagg blocks a body shot from Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis is looking to control Flagg's arms but Flagg gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kasparaitis has his back to the cage.
Kasparaitis misses with some punches.
Kasparaitis scores with a shoulder strike.
Kasparaitis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flagg lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kasparaitis effectively controlling the action here.
Kasparaitis blocks a body shot from Flagg.
Kasparaitis lands an uppercut.
Flagg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kasparaitis backwards.
Kasparaitis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kasparaitis blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Flagg.
Kasparaitis looking to stall.
Kasparaitis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kasparaitis leaning against his opponent.
Flagg throws a punch but it's blocked by Kasparaitis.
Flagg lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flagg.
Flagg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kasparaitis's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Kasparaitis.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Flagg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flagg swings wildly with an uppercut but Kasparaitis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kasparaitis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Flagg is defending well.
Kasparaitis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Flagg working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Flagg fails to land.
Flagg scores with a nice hook to the head.
Flagg misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Flagg.
Flagg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kasparaitis backwards.
Flagg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Flagg breaks the clinch.
Flagg thows a leg kick but Kasparaitis checks it
and Kasparaitis counters with a stiff right hand.
Flagg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Flagg throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Flagg moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kasparaitis tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flagg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Flagg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A clash of legs there as Kasparaitis blocks the low kick.
Flagg pushes Kasparaitis up against the cage in a clinch.
Kasparaitis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kasparaitis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Flagg misses with a body punch.
Kasparaitis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kasparaitis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kasparaitis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kasparaitis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Flagg manages to break the clinch.
Kasparaitis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kasparaitis steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Flagg. That one must have hurt.
Kasparaitis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kasparaitis takes a swing at Flagg's ribcage but misses.
A clash of legs there as Flagg blocks the low kick.
Darius Kasparaitis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kasparaitis wants to slow Flagg down by chopping away at his legs.
Flagg cracks Kasparaitis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Randall Flagg will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kasparaitis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kasparaitis takes the fight into the clinch.
Flagg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Flagg throws a head kick that half lands.
Flagg lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kasparaitis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Flagg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Flagg avoids the body shot from Kasparaitis.
Flagg lands a glancing blow to the side of Kasparaitis's head.
Kasparaitis takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Flagg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kasparaitis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Flagg looks to score with a jab to the body but Kasparaitis is just out of range.
Flagg lands a head kick. Kasparaitis smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kasparaitis is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flagg fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kasparaitis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flagg chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kasparaitis can pounce on him.
Kasparaitis scoring well with a low kick there.
Kasparaitis tries a head kick but it misses.
Flagg moves out of range of the body kick.
Kasparaitis lets loose with a powerful body kick. Flagg will feel that in the morning.
Kasparaitis looks to land a body kick but Flagg moved away.
Flagg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kasparaitis with a nice cross.
Nice jab there from Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis moves into range and clinches up with Flagg.
Kasparaitis controlling the action here for a moment.
Kasparaitis blocks a body shot from Flagg.
Kasparaitis misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flagg scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasparaitis is looking to control Flagg's arms but Flagg gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kasparaitis has his back to the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kasparaitis.
Flagg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kasparaitis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Flagg just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kasparaitis misses with some punches.
Kasparaitis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Flagg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Flagg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kasparaitis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kasparaitis digs a right hand into Flagg's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Flagg's gas tank.
Flagg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Flagg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kasparaitis misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasparaitis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Flagg.
Flagg content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Kasparaitis.
Flagg misses with the head strike.
Kasparaitis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Flagg backwards.
Flagg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Flagg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Kasparaitis.
Flagg lands a left hand.
Kasparaitis tries to throw a body punch but Flagg avoids it by throwing Kasparaitis back against the cage.
Kasparaitis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Flagg backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flagg tries a body shot but Kasparaitis blocks it.
Flagg swings wildly with an uppercut but Kasparaitis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flagg prevents a body shot from Kasparaitis.
Flagg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flagg cracks Kasparaitis with a right hand to the side of the head.
Randall Flagg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flagg lands a nice shot to the body.
Kasparaitis throws a front kick that sends Flagg stumbling back into the cage.
Kasparaitis closes the distance and clinches.
Flagg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Flagg gets through Kasparaitis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Flagg misses with the head strike.
Kasparaitis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Flagg's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Flagg.
Kasparaitis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Flagg taking a breather.
Flagg misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Flagg throws a head punch that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Randall Flagg seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Flagg lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Randall Flagg will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kasparaitis.
An inside leg kick lands from Flagg.
Flagg tries to land a leg kick but Kasparaitis saw it coming and moves away.
Randall Flagg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kasparaitis darts in looking for a takedown but Flagg gets double underhooks and turns Kasparaitis into the cage.
Flagg swings wildly with an uppercut but Kasparaitis uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Flagg.
A short uppercut from Flagg.
Flagg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Flagg lands with a left to the head.
Flagg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kasparaitis throws a body kick that misses.
Flagg scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Oh Kasparaitis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kasparaitis is looking to clinch.
Kasparaitis avoids a kick to the body.
Kasparaitis seems to have got his legs back now.
Kasparaitis tries a head kick but it misses.
Kasparaitis 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.
Kasparaitis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flagg fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kasparaitis is out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Flagg.
A jab from Kasparaitis misses.
Flagg has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Flagg is looking to land body kicks.
Flagg lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Flagg getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kasparaitis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kasparaitis connects with a body shot that sends Flagg's belly button to the back.
Kasparaitis connects with a body shot that sends Flagg's belly button to the back.
A head kick misses from Kasparaitis.
A lazy left from Flagg finds it's target.
Flagg scores with a leg kick.
Kasparaitis throws a body kick that misses.
Flagg fakes the leg kick and cracks Kasparaitis in the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flagg works the jab nicely.
Kasparaitis is looking to slow Flagg down with leg kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flagg looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kasparaitis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kasparaitis shoots in and drives through. Flagg sprawls well.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kasparaitis misses with some punches.
Kasparaitis taking a breather.
Flagg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Flagg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Flagg throws a head punch that misses.
Flagg scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flagg stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kasparaitis digs a right hand underneath Flagg's ribcage. Flagg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Flagg blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Flagg fails to land.
Kasparaitis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Flagg or not.
Flagg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kasparaitis has a couple of punches blocked by Flagg.
Kasparaitis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Flagg or not.
Kasparaitis can't find room to land a body shot as Flagg controls the action.
Flagg has a couple of punches blocked by Kasparaitis.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flagg.
Flagg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Flagg can't find room to land a body shot as Kasparaitis controls the action.
Kasparaitis misses with some punches.
Flagg has Kasparaitis pushed against the cage.
Kasparaitis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flagg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Flagg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Flagg lands a left hand.
Flagg throws a head punch that misses.
Kasparaitis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Flagg pushes Kasparaitis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Flagg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Flagg.
Flagg misses with a body punch.
Flagg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kasparaitis tries to land knees in the clinch but Flagg avoids the damage to the body.
Flagg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kasparaitis backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Flagg lands a big right hand that drops Kasparaitis! The killer instinct kicks in and Flagg finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Flagg!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randall Flagg!
Randall Flagg is the new featherweight champion!
Randall Flagg bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damien Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Zanta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damien Garcia has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damien Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Igor Zanta!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zanta wants to clinch but Garcia slips to the side
and Garcia counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Garcia thows a huge punch but Zanta dodges it nicely.
Garcia tries to pass to full mount but Zanta defends it.
Garcia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Garcia trying to control the action but Zanta is working from the bottom.
Zanta is trying to stand back up but Garcia is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia trying to control from Zanta's half guard. Zanta has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Garcia trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Garcia controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zanta keeping full guard, as Garcia tries to pass.
Zanta pushes Garcia off and scrambles back to his feet.
Garcia circles away from the clinch attempt
and Garcia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zanta tries to clinch up
so Garcia counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zanta keeping full guard, as Garcia tries to pass.
Garcia stops Zanta from standing up.
Garcia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zanta is keeping the position for now.
Zanta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Garcia throwing strikes from guard but Zanta blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zanta is keeping the position for now.
Garcia is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Disciples Top Team that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Garcia won't allow Zanta to get back to his feet.
Garcia drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Zanta manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Garcia has Zanta in his guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zanta is looking to pass into half guard but Garcia pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Garcia is in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia working some strikes from top position.
Garcia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Garcia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Garcia postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Zanta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Garcia controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Zanta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Garcia dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Zanta takes a jab right on the kisser.
Garcia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zanta tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Garcia counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Garcia.
Damien Garcia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia looking to sit in guard and control but Zanta gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Zanta passes Garcia's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Garcia is trying to stand.
Zanta is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zanta trying to pass the guard but Garcia defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia tries to roll over but Zanta keeps him under control.
Zanta is looking to advance position but Garcia won't allow it.
Zanta seems to be looking for submissions.
Zanta is looking to advance position but Garcia won't allow it.
Zanta is looking to pass Garcia's guard but actually Garcia recovers to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zanta tries to free his leg and advance position but Garcia is retaining full guard.
Zanta passes Garcia's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zanta is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Garcia is just riding it out for now. Zanta eventually gives up the hold.
Zanta passes to side control.
Garcia is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zanta is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Garcia is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Garcia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Zanta tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Zanta goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Garcia rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Zanta's guard! Nice work there by Garcia!
Garcia content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zanta wants to stand up but Garcia is controlling him.
Garcia trying to control but Zanta is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Damien Garcia.
Zanta doesn't manage to clinch there - Garcia circles away.
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 Damien Garcia will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Zanta moves to clinch but Garcia breaks away
and Garcia counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zanta moves to clinch but Garcia breaks away
and Garcia counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zanta pushes Garcia off looking to stand but Garcia dives back in and keeps control.
Garcia trying to control from half guard but Zanta is working away.
Garcia is looking for a kimura here.
Garcia stops Zanta from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zanta blocking the ground and pound attempt from Garcia.
Zanta is looking to escape.
Garcia is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Garcia stops Zanta from standing up.
Garcia sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Igor Zanta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zanta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garcia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Garcia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zanta works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Garcia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Garcia trying to control but Zanta is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Damien Garcia just wasn't active enough.
Zanta closes the distance but Garcia moves to the side
enabling Garcia to counter with a crisp jab.
Zanta showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Garcia.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zanta doesn't manage to clinch there - Garcia circles away.
Zanta wants to clinch
and Garcia counters with a takedown into side control.
Zanta is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Garcia is looking to take a break and control but Zanta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Garcia in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Garcia sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Zanta is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia taking a breather here.
Garcia lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zanta pushes Garcia away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Garcia gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garcia postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Zanta is trying to escape the position but Garcia is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Garcia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Garcia has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Garcia!
Damien Garcia thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bornas Lopette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chase Ries (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lopette comes to the cage accompanied by This is War. Chase Ries has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bornas Lopette's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bornas Lopette!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chase Ries!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ries missing with a left hand there. Lopette was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ries thows a body shot but no joy.
Lopette walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A jab from Ries misses.
A head kick misses from Lopette.
Ries has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ries there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lopette feints and then cracks Ries's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ries down.
Lopette connects with a leg kick. Ries looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lopette throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ries's head.
Lopette tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ries fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lopette looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bone on bone clash there as Ries blocks the leg kick.
Ries swings for the body but Lopette moves out of range.
Ries misses with a looping right.
Lopette throws a lazy right hand but Ries sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopette keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ries takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've been told by Lopette's head coaches at River's Edge Gym, LOP that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ries throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ries walks into a left hand.
Ries takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lopette tries to land a front kick but Ries steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lopette pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
No joy there for Ries, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lopette connects with an inside leg kick.
Lopette will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ries throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ries throws out a loose jab but Lopette uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ries lands with a right hand.
Lopette scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopette takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ries darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ries. Lopette does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ries throws a poor cross that misses
and Lopette connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lopette looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bornas Lopette is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ries has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lopette.
Lopette throws a sloppy head kick and Ries moves out of range easily.
Lopette thows a body shot but no joy.
Lopette throws a leg kick but Ries moved away.
Lopette throws a low kick, looking for Ries's leg but Ries calmly moves out of range.
Ries loads up on a big right hand but Lopette slips the punch.
Ries avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ries jabs at Lopette's body.
The fighters circling - Ries throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lopette uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ries.
Lopette is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ries.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ries lands a jab.
Lopette uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ries.
Ries swings for the body but Lopette moves out of range.
Jab by Ries.
Ries lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lopette. Ries shrugs it off though.
Ries on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ries moves out of range of the leg kick from Lopette.
Lopette fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ries.
Lopette lands a front kick.
Ries is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lopette had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lopette tries to score with a low kick but Ries moves his leg out of the way.
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!
Lopette throws a leg kick but Ries checks it.
Ries misses with a double jab.
Ries connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ries closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lopette circles away.
Ries bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lopette's head backwards.
Lopette misses with a looping left.
A solid body kick from Lopette.
Ries throws a nice looking combination but Lopette bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lopette misses with a hook.
Lopette works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lopette pushes Ries up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Lopette.
Ries takes a shot to the head.
Ries tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lopette prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bornas Lopette has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chase Ries.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lopette using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ries has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ries misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ries wants a takedown.
Lopette pushes Ries back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bornas Lopette dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ries is defended easily by Lopette.
Lopette tries a head kick but it misses.
Lopette lands a big head kick that sends Ries tumbling to the mat! Lopette takes a step backwards and waves Ries back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ries is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ries misses with a series of wild punches.
Ries is still on wobbly legs! Can Lopette finish him?
Chase Ries is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lopette drops Ries with a naaaaasty hook - Ries is in real trouble here! Lopette dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bornas Lopette!
Bornas Lopette retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Bornas Lopette rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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