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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Silverhielm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dude Love (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silverhielm kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Theme Tune to Islam. Love has chosen Imagine as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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149 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Pierre Silverhielm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dude Love!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silverhielm throws a shot from downtown. Love moves away and avoids it.
Love on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Silverhielm uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Love has time to react.
Silverhielm fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Love looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Silverhielm waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Love.
Silverhielm lands a glancing blow to the side of Love's head.
Silverhielm lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Silverhielm clinches up against the cage.
Silverhielm creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Love's defenses.
It looks like Dude Love has been cut.
Silverhielm lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Silverhielm.
Love tries to pull guard but Silverhielm won't allow it.
Silverhielm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silverhielm just misses with a punch to the body.
Silverhielm throws a hook but Love avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Silverhielm tenderised Love's leg. Love is trying to keep his angry face on.
Love slips under a jab from Silverhielm.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Silverhielm's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silverhielm has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A shot to the body from Silverhielm misses
and Love counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Love.
Silverhielm lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Love avoids a wild elbow strike from Silverhielm.
Silverhielm lands an elbow just above Love 's eye.
Love fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Silverhielm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silverhielm closes the distance and clinches.
Love tries to pull guard but Silverhielm won't allow it.
Pierre Silverhielm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dude Love.
Love decides to pull guard.
Silverhielm stands and steps away. Love gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silverhielm keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silverhielm throws a good cross that connects.
Silverhielm tries to clinch there but Love circles away.
Silverhielm moves into range and clinches up with Love.
Silverhielm avoiding damage.
Love blocks an elbow strike from Silverhielm.
A short right from Silverhielm on the inside.
Silverhielm creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Love tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silverhielm smiles and moves away.
Silverhielm is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Silverhielm loads up on a big right hand but Love slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Love uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silverhielm.
Love uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silverhielm.
A jab from Silverhielm misses.
Love is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Love slips a jab from Silverhielm.
Love avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silverhielm has taken the fight to the clinch.
Silverhielm lands a nice elbow.
Love tries to pull guard but Silverhielm holds him up against the cage and eventually Love drops back down to his feet.
Silverhielm manages to break the clinch.
Silverhielm fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silverhielm forces Love back against the cage and clinches.
Love is trying to pull guard but Silverhielm turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Silverhielm lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Love takes an elbow to the temple.
Silverhielm lands an elbow inside that Love shrugs off.
Love's coach down at Hilo Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Love's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Love tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silverhielm just stands there and leans against the cage.
Love blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Love jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silverhielm walks away with a smile on his face. Love gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Silverhielm throws a shot from downtown. Love moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Love defending well as Silverhielm loads up on a big left hand.
Love takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Silverhielm turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silverhielm misses with a two punch combination.
Silverhielm moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Silverhielm dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dude Love's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Silverhielm jabs Love to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Love.
Silverhielm misses with a looping right.
Silverhielm misses with a low kick.
Silverhielm throws a looping overhand right but Love ducks down to avoid it.
Silverhielm misses with an uppercut
and Love counters by moving into the clinch.
Love jumps guard but Silverhielm stands there with Love around his waist. Love gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Love tries to pull guard but Silverhielm forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Love tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silverhielm just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pierre Silverhielm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dude Love.
Love tries to pull guard but Silverhielm won't allow it.
Nice elbow from Silverhielm.
Love tries to pull guard but Silverhielm won't allow it.
Silverhielm creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Love's defenses.
Silverhielm lands an elbow inside that Love shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Silverhielm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Love tries to pull guard but Silverhielm won't allow it.
Silverhielm pushes off an throws an elbow but Love leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silverhielm.
Love is rocked!
Silverhielm creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Love's defenses.
Love is still on wobbly legs! Can Silverhielm finish him?
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Silverhielm.
Love tries to pull guard but Silverhielm forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Silverhielm lands a left hand that snaps the head of Love backwards.
Love takes an elbow to the forehead.
Clinched against the cage, Silverhielm lands a big elbow that drops Love! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Love is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pierre Silverhielm!
Pierre Silverhielm made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying '9/11 was the start of the next Jihad. Don't let it be completed people. Every year which passes more and more Muslims become more and more radical... It's time to fight back.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Mcgillicutty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Rosenthal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Mcgillicutty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Rosenthal !
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rosenthal defending well as Mcgillicutty loads up on a big left hand.
Rosenthal connects with a jab.
Mcgillicutty is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rosenthal lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mcgillicutty misses with a head kick.
Mcgillicutty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jack Mcgillicutty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rosenthal takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Frank Rosenthal has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcgillicutty avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rosenthal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mcgillicutty manages to avoid it.
Mcgillicutty has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rosenthal finds it's way round the side to connect with Mcgillicutty's head.
Mcgillicutty throws a jab when Rosenthal was well out of range.
Rosenthal swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty moves into range and clinches up with Rosenthal .
Mcgillicutty lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mcgillicutty.
Rosenthal blocks an elbow strike from Mcgillicutty.
Rosenthal avoids a wild elbow strike from Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Mcgillicutty fails to land.
Mcgillicutty throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rosenthal blocks an uppercut.
Mcgillicutty throws an elbow that misses.
Rosenthal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mcgillicutty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rosenthal blocking some punches.
Mcgillicutty blocks a body shot from Rosenthal .
Rosenthal throws a head punch that misses.
Mcgillicutty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rosenthal working aggressively here.
Mcgillicutty looking to throw knees to the head but Rosenthal is blocking nicely.
Mcgillicutty working aggressively here.
A short right from Mcgillicutty on the inside.
Mcgillicutty lands with a right to the head.
Mcgillicutty misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mcgillicutty misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mcgillicutty.
A body shot lands from Rosenthal .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosenthal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Rosenthal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mcgillicutty prevents a body shot from Rosenthal .
Nice body punch from Rosenthal .
Rosenthal pushes Mcgillicutty back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rosenthal keeps control of Mcgillicutty as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mcgillicutty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mcgillicutty throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mcgillicutty creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rosenthal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rosenthal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mcgillicutty misses with some punches.
Mcgillicutty tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rosenthal 's elbow.
Mcgillicutty lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rosenthal .
Mcgillicutty swings wildly with an uppercut but Rosenthal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rosenthal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rosenthal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mcgillicutty just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rosenthal 's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosenthal stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rosenthal drops Mcgillicutty onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Mcgillicutty is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Mcgillicutty is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcgillicutty throws a head punch that misses.
Oh Mcgillicutty is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rosenthal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rosenthal presses Mcgillicutty against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mcgillicutty is breathing heavily.
Rosenthal creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Mcgillicutty's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Mcgillicutty drops to his knees and Rosenthal pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Rosenthal !
A victorious Frank Rosenthal thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roger Kint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Resso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Resso has chosen Avenged Sevenfold-Beast and the Harlot as his entrance music. Roger Kint has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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194 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
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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
24 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roger Kint!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Adam Resso!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Resso misses with a jab to the body
and Kint counters with a single leg into guard. Resso didn't expect that.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kint slips nicely into half guard.
Resso is not content to let Kint control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kint passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Resso!
Kint wants to control the pace but Resso is squirming around nicely.
Kint with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Resso tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kint is stalling here but it's allowed Resso to get half guard.
Kint tries to pass to full mount but Resso defends it.
Kint trying to advance position but Resso counters by regaining guard.
Resso looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kint is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kint trying to control but Resso is working from the bottom.
Kint passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kint tries to advance to mount but can't.
We've been hearing good reports from Kint's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Resso regains half guard.
Resso tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Resso is trying to control but can't.
Kint seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Resso does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kint is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Resso doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kint.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Resso manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Resso keeping full guard, as Kint tries to pass.
Resso pulls Kint in to control the position.
Resso wants to sweep but no luck.
Kint slips nicely into half guard.
Kint prevents Resso from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kint wants to free his trapped foot but Resso is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kint has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kint wants to take his opponent's back but Resso doesn't allow it.
Kint is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Resso can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Resso holds on, trying desperately to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Kint dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Resso throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Roger Kint has been cut.
Kint shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kint is taking a breather. Resso says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kint is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Resso sees it coming and defends easily.
Resso is trying to maintain the position but Kint is very close to passing his half guard.
Kint is looking for a kimura but Resso is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kint to get the leverage.
Resso trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kint wants to pass the guard but Resso is defending well.
Resso moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Resso looking for a sweep. Not yet Resso, not yet.
Resso keeping moving, preventing Kint from controlling successfully.
Kint passes Resso's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kint wants to free his trapped foot but Resso is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Resso trying to control but Kint postures up.
Kint is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kint passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kint is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Resso has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Resso!
Resso lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kint has control of Resso's left arm, preventing Resso from doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Resso loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kint keeping moving, preventing Resso from controlling successfully.
Kint will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kint has his hands on Resso's head, controlling the position.
Kint looking for a sweep. Not yet Kint, not yet.
Resso looking to sit in guard and control but Kint gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kint content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kint stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Resso swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Resso trying to control the position here.
Kint wants to pass the guard but Resso is keeping the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Resso misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Resso chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Resso tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kint swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Resso dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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 Roger Kint will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roger Kint's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Resso throws a sloppy head kick and Kint moves out of range easily.
Kint scores with a hook.
Resso just misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Resso finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Resso lands with a nice body punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kint.
Kint closes the distance and clinches up with Resso, looking for a takedown. Kint pushes Resso against the cage but Resso circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Resso throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Resso moves in looking to clinch but Kint pushes him off.
Resso misses with a body kick.
Resso is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kint rather than just go for the knockout.
Resso buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Resso lands a leg kick that knocks Kint off balance momentarily.
Resso misses with an attempted mid kick.
Resso is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Resso throws a shot from downtown. Kint moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Resso throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kint lands a nice looking body shot.
Resso avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Adam Resso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Resso.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Resso.
Kint moves out of range as Resso throws a body kick.
Resso jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adam Resso seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Resso fails in his attempt to clinch.
Resso lands with a thumping leg kick.
Resso lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kint will feel that in the morning.
Kint displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Resso throws out the jab.
Resso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Resso.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Resso, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kint catches Resso with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kint swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kint circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kint takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kint looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Resso wants to sweep here but Kint controlling him for the moment.
Kint pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Resso is keeping the position for now.
Resso is trying to hold Kint in close to prevent damage but Kint has managed to pass into half guard.
Resso works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kint pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Resso is keeping the position for now.
Resso is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kint slips nicely into half guard.
Resso gets full guard.
Kint tries to free his leg and advance position but Resso is retaining full guard.
Adam Resso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Resso trying to control the position.
Kint passes into half guard.
Resso wants to get back to full guard.
Kint passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Resso!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Resso is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Resso comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kint has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Roger Kint!
After winning the bout, Roger Kint thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Haplopelma Hainanum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hainanum comes to the cage accompanied by Kryptonite by Three Doors Down. Steele has chosen Freak On A Leash as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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223 lbs
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211 lbs
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Great elbows
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World class MT
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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
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Haplopelma Hainanum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Steele!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hainanum is looking to clinch but Steele is avoiding it.
Hainanum delivers a nice body kick.
Hainanum tries to clinch
and Steele counters by moving into the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Hainanum has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Steele looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Steele is trying to push Hainanum away but Hainanum has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Steele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hainanum's elbow.
Steele is trying to break the clinch but Hainanum is controlling him.
Nice elbow from Hainanum.
It looks like George Steele has been cut.
Steele avoids a wild elbow strike from Hainanum.
Hainanum with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Steele blocks the elbow strike.
Hainanum creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Steele avoiding damage as Hainanum throws knees to the body.
Steele lands with a right to the head.
Steele avoiding damage as Hainanum throws knees to the body.
Steele breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hainanum tries to clinch but Steele is having none of it.
Hainanum clinches.
Steele is trying to break the clinch but Hainanum is controlling him.
Hainanum connects with a nasty looking knee right to Steele's face.
Hainanum lands a knee to the body.
Hainanum gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hainanum trying to land knees to the body.
Hainanum using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hainanum lands a damaging elbow.
The cut above George Steele's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Steele looks winded!
Hainanum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Steele throws an elbow but it misses.
Steele avoids the elbow strike from Hainanum, against the cage.
Steele's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hainanum moves into range and clinches up with Steele.
Hainanum unloads a knee to the mid-section. Steele lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Steele wants to break free but Hainanum has control.
Steele lands a nice knee to the body.
Steele blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hainanum looking to throw knees to the head but Steele is blocking nicely.
A frustrated look appears on Steele's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Steele manages to break the clinch.
Hainanum rushes Steele and presses him up against the cage.
Hainanum swings wildly with an uppercut but Steele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hainanum tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steele avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele avoids a wild elbow strike from Hainanum.
Steele throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steele.
Hainanum tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hainanum prevents a body shot from Steele.
Steele breaks from the clinch.
Hainanum is looking to clinch.
Steele circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hainanum tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steele cracks Hainanum with an open hand slap.
It looks like Haplopelma Hainanum has been cut.
Hainanum tries to close the distance and clinch but Steele swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steele lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hainanum circles away quickly and effectively.
Hainanum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hainanum throws a sloppy head kick
and Steele counters with a left and a right that stings Hainanum.
Hainanum goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
George Steele's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Hainanum tries to close the distance and clinch but Steele swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Haplopelma Hainanum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele blocks a head kick by Hainanum.
Hainanum throws a head kick that misses.
Steele looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hainanum doesn't manage to clinch there - Steele circles away.
Hainanum moves to clinch but Steele breaks away
and Steele holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Steele tries to throw a body punch but Hainanum avoids it by throwing Steele back against the cage.
Steele takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hainanum prevents a body shot from Steele.
Hainanum tries to land knees in the clinch but Steele avoids the damage to the body.
Steele is looking to break free of the clinch but Hainanum has double underhooks.
Hainanum throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steeles head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at George Steele's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Haplopelma Hainanum!
In his post fight interview, Haplopelma Hainanum started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miko Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lobsta Mang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maia comes to the cage accompanied by Hells Bells. Mang has chosen Damn It Feels Good To Be A Lobsta as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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33
267 lbs
30 - 19 - 0 |
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30
270 lbs
20 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Miko Maia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lobsta Mang!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mang has a takedown stuffed.
Mang has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Maia is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Maia thuds a left hand into Mang's body.
Nice uppercut lands for Maia. That snapped Mang's head back.
Maia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Maia looks to score with a jab to the body but Mang is just out of range.
Maia has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Maia scores with a hook to the body. Mang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mang's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mang takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maia bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mang misses the shot to the body.
Mang moves away from the strike by Maia.
Maia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mang manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maia.
Maia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maia with a nice cross.
It looks like Lobsta Mang has been cut.
Maia is looking to chop away at Mang's legs.
Maia tests Mang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mang shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maia sprawls well. Maia wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mang gets slowly back to his feet.
Mang takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mang swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Maia is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Maia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mang circles away quickly and effectively.
Maia tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mang lands a nice shot to the body.
Good shot there by Maia.
Maia misses with a few strikes there.
Mang blocks a leg kick.
Maia is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mang dives in and scores a takedown into Maia's guard.
Maia wants to sweep here but Mang controlling him for the moment.
Mang trying to control the position from guard on top but Maia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mang trying to control but Maia is working from the bottom.
Mang throws a big right hand that misses.
Mang makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mang tries to free his leg and advance position but Maia is retaining full guard.
Mang controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mang trying to control but Maia is working from the bottom.
Mang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mang is looking to work some ground and pound but Maia has wrist control.
Maia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mang defends it easily.
Maia wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mang prevents Maia from getting back to his feet.
Mang lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mang won't allow Maia to sweep him here.
Mang trying to control but Maia is working from the bottom.
Maia trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Mang makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maia looking to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mang wants to pass the guard but Maia is keeping the position.
Mang trying to control the position from guard on top but Maia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mang throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miko Maia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lobsta Mang's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice cross by Mang.
Maia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mang moves away.
Mang keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Maia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mang.
Danga de danga de dang - Maia scores with a four punch combination!
Maia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mang. That did some damage!
Mang on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Maia lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mang on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Maia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A leg kick checked by Maia.
Maia uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Maia stuns Mang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mang takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maia looks to score with a jab to the body but Mang is just out of range.
Maia takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maia throws a series of punches but Mang moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Maia - just one landing.
Maia tests Mang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maia cracks Mang with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maia tries to bum rush Mang with a series of wild strikes but Mang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mang looks for a takedown but Maia sprawls well.
Maia takes a swing at Mang's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia lands a really nice looking cross but Mang seems unphased.
Miko Maia is winning the standup battle so far.
Maia shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Maia misses the jab.
Maia tries to land a leg kick but Mang saw it coming and moves away.
Mang ducks right into an uppercut from Maia.
Maia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Maia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jab by Maia.
Maia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mang manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maia. Mang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maia takes a swing at Mang's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mang manages to avoid it.
Mang misses with a low kick.
Maia throws a good cross that connects.
Maia clobbers Mang with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Maia misses with a takedown attempt
so Mang counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mang pushing down on Maia's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mang prevents Maia from improving his position.
Lobsta Mang has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maia tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Mang moves into full mount! Maia won't be happy about that!
Mang is landing with some decent strikes but Maia is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Maia is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mang.
Maia is looking to improve his position but Mang isn't that keen on the idea.
Maia is working hard here to advance position.
Mang is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Maia really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mang lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maia taking shots to the head.
Mang cracks Maia with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Maia is trying to escape the mount.
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 Miko Maia will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lobsta Mang's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maia throws a leg kick but Mang sees it coming and moves out of range.
A head kick by Mang - that's a beauty! Maia is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Mang can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lobsta Mang!
A very excited looking Lobsta Mang made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Willie Bader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Dingleberry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dingleberry has chosen PANTERA - F*CKING HOSTILE as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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30
147 lbs
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32
142 lbs
27 - 12 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Willie Bader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 12 - 2, fighting out of London, Dick Dingleberry!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dingleberry uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bader has time to react.
Dingleberry is looking to slow Bader down with leg kicks.
Bader avoids a kick to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dingleberry has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bader closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dingleberry scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bader is looking to slow Dingleberry down with leg kicks.
Dingleberry moves out of range as Bader throws a body kick.
Dingleberry is looking to chop away at Bader's legs.
Bader throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bader feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dingleberry's calf.
Bader is looking to slow Dingleberry down with leg kicks.
Dingleberry is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bader throws a jab when Dingleberry was well out of range.
Bader digs a good body shot into Dingleberry's ribs.
Dingleberry goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
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!
Bader throws out a leg kick but Dingleberry moves out of range and Bader only half commits.
Dingleberry swings for the body but Bader moves out of range.
Bader looks for the body kick but Dingleberry saw that one coming.
Bader checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bader. That's going to slow Dingleberry down.
Dingleberry tried to score with a low kick but Bader checks it.
A good leg kick by Bader.
Willie Bader is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dingleberry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bader.
Bader looks to land a right hand but Dingleberry moved out of range.
Dingleberry throws out a loose jab but Bader uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Bader.
Dingleberry shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bader as he jumps to the side.
Bader throws the kick towards the body but Dingleberry avoids it.
Dingleberry misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dingleberry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bader checks the leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Dingleberry as he connects with a hook.
Dingleberry turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dingleberry pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bader throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dingleberry blocks the body kick.
Dingleberry misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dingleberry throws a body punch but Bader moves out of range.
Bader goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bader takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dingleberry takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bader getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dingleberry takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dingleberry misses with a wild body shot.
Bader throws a big shot that misses.
Dingleberry checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dingleberry tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bader is looking to slow Dingleberry down with leg kicks.
Dingleberry misses with a wild body shot.
Bader wants to slow Dingleberry down by chopping away at his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dingleberry connects with a looping right hand.
Bader thumps Dingleberry with a low kick.
Dingleberry throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bader tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dingleberry is in Bader's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Dingleberry controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bader keeping moving, preventing Dingleberry from controlling successfully.
Dingleberry throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bader is on top in guard.
Dingleberry wants to sweep here but Bader controlling him for the moment.
Bader is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've been hearing good reports from Bader's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dingleberry looking for a guillotine here but Bader defends easily.
Dingleberry looking to control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bader wants to get up but he can't break Dingleberry's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dingleberry wants to sweep here but Bader controlling him for the moment.
Dingleberry is pulling down on Bader's head. It's preventing any offense from Bader, at least for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bader controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bader stands and throws Dingleberry's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dick Dingleberry will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dingleberry thows a body shot but no joy.
Dingleberry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bader connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dingleberry's hands.
Bader throws a quick inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Bader checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bader looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bader ducks under a wild hook from Dingleberry.
Bader lands a really nice looking cross but Dingleberry seems unphased.
Dingleberry moves out of range of the body kick from Bader.
That kick from Bader tenderised Dingleberry's leg. Dingleberry is trying to keep his angry face on.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dingleberry checks a leg kick.
Bader fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dingleberry scoring well with a low kick there.
Dingleberry avoids the body shot from Bader.
Dingleberry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bader was well out of range. Poor timing from Dingleberry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dingleberry connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dingleberry bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dingleberry fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Dingleberry or perhaps it was just good defense by Bader which made him look bad.
Bader tries to work over Dingleberry's front leg with a kick but Dingleberry checks it.
Dingleberry takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bader needs to keep his hands up - Dingleberry had a free shot at his head there.
Bader misses with a body kick.
Dingleberry wants to land a leg kick but Bader is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dingleberry.
Dingleberry shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bader but Bader pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Willie Bader has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Dingleberry.
Bader slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bader dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dingleberry. That did some damage!
Willie Bader is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dingleberry moves out of range of the leg kick from Bader.
Dingleberry keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bader throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dingleberry throws the kick towards the body but Bader avoids it.
Bader scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bader looks to throw the jab but Dingleberry is out of range.
Dingleberry blocks a low kick nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Bader blocks the leg kick.
Dingleberry gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bader pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dingleberry keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dingleberry darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dingleberry takes one to the side of the head.
Dingleberry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dingleberry dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bader. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bader misses with a looping left.
Bader loads up on a big right hand but Dingleberry slips the punch.
Dingleberry sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bader bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bader tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bader throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dingleberry fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bader.
Bader throws a sloppy head kick and Dingleberry moves out of range easily.
Bader takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bader throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bader misses with a hook.
Dingleberry takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bader misses the shot to the body.
Dingleberry checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bader lands a nice looking body kick.
Bader moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dingleberry lands a front kick.
Bader slips a jab from Dingleberry.
Dingleberry misses with a body shot.
Dingleberry avoids the body shot from Bader.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bader misses with a low kick.
Dingleberry throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bader.
Bader digs a good hook to Dingleberry's body.
Bader scores with a nice body kick.
Dingleberry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bader takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nice takedown defense from Bader. No joy for Dingleberry on that attempt.
Bader keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willie Bader dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dingleberry scores with a decent looking hook.
Dingleberry throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bader throws out a loose jab but Dingleberry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bader moves out of range as Dingleberry strikes.
Bader lands with a kick to the temple. Dingleberry shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dingleberry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bader throws out the jab.
Dingleberry's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bader steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dingleberry.
Bader connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bader throws the kick towards the body but Dingleberry avoids it.
Dingleberry waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bader.
Good exchange - Dingleberry coming out on top.
Dingleberry slips under a jab.
Bader attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bader throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bader throws a leg kick but Dingleberry sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bader.
Dingleberry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bader.
Dingleberry looks to land a left hand but Bader moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheers as Dingleberry lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bader doesn't seem phased though.
Dingleberry comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dingleberry connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dingleberry takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bader throws a leg kick but Dingleberry checks it.
Dingleberry connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bader momentarily.
Bader misses with a body shot.
Bader goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bader keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dingleberry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That kick from Bader tenderised Dingleberry's leg. Dingleberry is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dingleberry lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bader circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bader misses with a body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bader throws a wild body kick that Dingleberry sees coming a mile off.
Bader throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bader moves forwards but Dingleberry connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheers as Bader lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dingleberry doesn't seem phased though.
Dingleberry tests Bader's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bader bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bader misses with a kick to the body.
Dingleberry chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bader can pounce on him.
Bader moves out of range as Dingleberry strikes.
Dingleberry on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bader. Bader obviously looking to wear him down.
Bader fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dingleberry manages to avoid it.
Dingleberry closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bader fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dingleberry has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dingleberry cracks Bader with a good jab.
Bader with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bader throws a solid leg kick but Dingleberry takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bader.
Dingleberry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dingleberry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bader avoids the head kick by Dingleberry.
An inside leg kick from Dingleberry misses.
Bader throws out a loose jab but Dingleberry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dingleberry throws a head kick but Bader moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Bader misses the target.
Dingleberry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dingleberry checks the leg kick.
Bader misses with a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Bader.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bader throws a leg kick but Dingleberry moved away.
Dingleberry connects with a single shot there.
Dingleberry throws a series of punches but Bader avoids them all with ease.
Bader scores with a decent looking hook.
Dingleberry fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dingleberry checks the leg kick.
Bader lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dingleberry.
Bader misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dingleberry.
Dingleberry lands a leg kick that knocks Bader off balance momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bader throws a front kick aimed at Dingleberry's knee but Dingleberry avoids it well.
Bader throws the kick towards the body but Dingleberry avoids it.
Bader throws a low kick, looking for Dingleberry's leg but Dingleberry calmly moves out of range.
Dingleberry throws a hook but Bader avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Willie Bader.
I think Bader has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willie Bader!
A relieved looking Willie Bader thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uriel Amok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaisafa Masoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Amok might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Devils. Masoe has chosen Bang On by Boo Yaa Tribe as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Uriel Amok has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
44 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uriel Amok!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Gaisafa Masoe!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masoe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Amok manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Masoe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Amok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Amok.
Masoe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Masoe has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Amok is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Masoe slips a jab and a cross from Amok.
Masoe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Amok shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Masoe defends it nicely.
Amok looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Masoe does it's job there.
It looks like Uriel Amok has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amok listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Amok dives in and grabs Masoe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Masoe pushes down on Amok's head and hops out.
Masoe misses with a body kick.
Masoe misses with a low kick.
Masoe pivots, looking for a leg kick but Amok is out of range and Masoe settles back down.
Masoe connects with a solid leg kick.
Gaisafa Masoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Masoe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amok manages to avoid it.
Masoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Amok.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uriel Amok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Masoe!
Masoe is looking to clinch but Amok is avoiding it.
Amok wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masoe throws an off balance right hand
and Amok counters with a takedown into side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Masoe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Masoe keeps trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masoe sneaks back into half guard.
Masoe wants to control but Amok is keeping busy.
Amok stalling away here and it's allowed Masoe to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Masoe is controlling Amok's posture.
Amok will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Masoe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masoe lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Amok!
Masoe wants to get back to his feet but Amok is holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amok is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masoe controlling his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Amok tries to hold on but Masoe pushes him away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Masoe looking to control and managing it successfully.
Amok really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaisafa Masoe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Uriel Amok'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.
Masoe stuffs the takedown.
A big right from Amok misses.
Amok misses with a double jab
and Masoe counters with a low kick, right behind Amok 's knee.
Masoe drops his hands momentarily and Amok takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Masoe misses with a low kick.
Amok has a takedown stuffed.
A left lands for Amok.
Amok blocks a head kick by Masoe.
Masoe scores with a nice head shot.
Gaisafa Masoe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Masoe connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masoe thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Amok if he has to take too many more of those.
Amok is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Masoe.
Masoe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masoe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice shot by Amok.
Masoe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Masoe throws a big shot that misses.
Amok waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Masoe.
Amok bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Amok on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gaisafa Masoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Masoe tries to bum rush Amok with a series of wild strikes but Amok uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Donk. Masoe catches Amok right on the button with a cross.
Masoe cracks Amok with an open hand slap.
Masoe feints and then cracks Amok's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Amok down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masoe scores with a nice body kick.
Masoe tries to clinch up but Amok circles away and keeps his distance.
Masoe tries to land a leg kick but Amok saw it coming and moves away.
Masoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amok on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Masoe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Amok manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Amok throws a leg kick but Masoe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Masoe throws an overhand right that lands on Amok's shoulder, as Amok tries to avoid the shot.
Amok moves out of range as Masoe throws a body kick.
Masoe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Masoe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Masoe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masoe pivots, looking for a leg kick but Amok is out of range and Masoe settles back down.
Masoe throws a low kick but Amok avoids it.
Amok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Masoe pivots, looking for a leg kick but Amok is out of range and Masoe settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Amok. Masoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
No luck for Amok with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uriel Amok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masoe scores with a kick to the body.
A lazy body kick from Masoe
and Amok counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Masoe's guard now.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Masoe manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Masoe stalls.
Masoe lands an uppercut.
Masoe pushes Amok back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amok is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Masoe controlling the action here for a moment.
Masoe lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masoe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Masoe jabs Amok right on the nose. Amok blinks but takes it well.
Uriel Amok's cut is getting worse.
Masoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Amok.
Masoe swings away with a body shot that misses
and Amok counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Amok in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Masoe keeping moving, preventing Amok from controlling successfully.
Masoe looking for a sweep. Not yet Masoe, not yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Masoe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Amok.
Amok throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Masoe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Uriel Amok overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Masoe keeping moving, preventing Amok from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaisafa Masoe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Uriel Amok's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Masoe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Amok misses with a straight left.
Masoe connects with a crisp jab.
Masoe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Masoe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Amok avoids the body shot from Masoe.
Masoe misses with a right hand
and Amok counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Amok wants to advance to full mount but Masoe doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Amok is looking to pass into half guard but Masoe pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Masoe is in guard.
Masoe preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amok wants to hit a switch here but Masoe passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Amok there!
Amok sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Masoe is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Amok looking for submissions off his back.
Masoe wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Amok uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amok throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Amok bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Masoe's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masoe looking to control.
Amok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Masoe is keeping the position for now.
Masoe is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Amok trying to control the position from guard on top but Masoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amok is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Amok has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Masoe.
Masoe misses with a low kick.
Masoe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Amok. That did some damage!
Good shot there by Masoe.
Masoe misses with a low kick.
Amok is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A swing and a miss from Masoe.
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!
Masoe is looking to slow Amok down with leg kicks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Masoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Amok was well out of range. Poor timing from Masoe.
Masoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Amok.
Amok slips a jab from Masoe.
A lazy left from Amok finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Gaisafa Masoe just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Uriel Amok's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Masoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Masoe connects with a solid leg kick.
Amok avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Masoe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Masoe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Amok on the side of the head.
Masoe wants to clinch.
Masoe throws a head kick that misses.
Amok loads up on a big right hand but Masoe slips the punch.
Masoe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Masoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masoe wants to clinch up but Amok keeps it at a distance.
Masoe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amok with a jab.
Masoe is looking to chop away at Amok's legs.
Amok shoots in but Masoe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Masoe misses with a looping right.
Masoe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Amok throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Masoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amok.
A big left from Masoe misses.
Masoe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Amok checks a low kick from Masoe.
Amok checks a low kick from Masoe.
Masoe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Amok closes this distance looking for a takedown but Masoe circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masoe walks into a jab.
Masoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Masoe misses with a body kick.
Amok steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masoe.
Masoe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Amok.
Jab, jab by Masoe - just one landing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice leg kick lands there from Masoe.
Masoe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Amok.
Masoe scores with a hook.
That kick from Masoe tenderised Amok's leg. Amok is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick misses from Masoe.
Masoe misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amok missing with a left hand there. Masoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Masoe moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Amok blocks the body kick.
Amok throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Masoe throws a leg kick that is checked
so Amok counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Amok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Masoe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Amok working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Amok trying to control but Masoe is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amok throws an elbow that misses. Masoe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Amok's guard. Nice move by Masoe!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amok is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Masoe defends well.
Amok working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Masoe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Masoe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Amok looking for subs off his back but Masoe has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaisafa Masoe dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Uriel Amok's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Amok throws a body punch but Masoe moves out of range.
Masoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Amok takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Amok is trying hard to land a takedown here. Masoe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice jab there from Masoe.
Amok drives through with a takedown into guard.
Amok controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Amok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Masoe is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amok looking to sit in guard and control but Masoe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Masoe advances to half guard.
Masoe prevents Amok from improving his position.
Amok wants to get back to full guard but Masoe has mounted him!
Uriel Amok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amok is in all sorts of trouble here.
Masoe gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Masoe moves away from the strike by Amok.
A thudding body kick lands there by Masoe!
Amok closes this distance looking for a takedown but Masoe circles away.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Amok takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Amok tries to land a leg kick but Masoe saw it coming and moves away.
Masoe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Amok.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uriel Amok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masoe lands with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masoe catches Amok with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Masoe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Masoe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Amok fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Masoe avoids it really well and circles away.
Amok will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Masoe throws a series of punches but Amok moves out of range.
Amok avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Masoe throws a head kick that misses.
Masoe scoring well with a low kick there.
Amok takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Masoe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A lazy left from Masoe finds it's target.
Masoe is looking to slow Amok down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amok looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masoe avoids the body shot from Amok.
Amok takes one to the side of the head.
Masoe throws a series of punches but Amok moves out of range.
Amok blocks a head kick by Masoe.
The crowd cheers as Amok lands an impressive looking overhand right. Masoe doesn't seem phased though.
Amok lands a nice shot that snaps Masoe's head back.
Masoe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Amok.
Amok is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Masoe.
Amok jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Masoe throws a leg kick
and Amok counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Amok drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Masoe dives on top into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gaisafa Masoe.
I've got Masoe 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaisafa Masoe! Gaisafa Masoe retains his heavyweight title!
Gaisafa Masoe decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Donny Donowitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kiyoshi Matsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donowitz comes to the cage accompanied by Limp Bizkit - Ready To Go . Matsumoto has chosen Carl Douglas - Kung fu fighting 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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170 lbs
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Donny Donowitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kiyoshi Matsumoto!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsumoto throws a looping overhand right but Donowitz ducks down to avoid it.
Donowitz jabs Matsumoto right on the nose. Matsumoto blinks but takes it well.
Matsumoto tries to work over Donowitz's front leg with a kick but Donowitz checks it.
Matsumoto throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Donowitz throws a leg kick but Matsumoto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Donowitz has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Donowitz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Donowitz misses with a looping right.
Matsumoto blocks a low kick nicely.
Donowitz wants to slow Matsumoto down by chopping away at his legs.
Donowitz misses with a straight right.
Donowitz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Matsumoto misses with a body shot.
Donowitz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Donowitz wants to land a leg kick but Matsumoto is out of range.
Donowitz moves out of range as Matsumoto throws a body kick.
A big left from Donowitz misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donowitz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matsumoto doesn't seem bothered though.
Matsumoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsumoto walks into a left hand.
Matsumoto fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Donowitz checks it well.
Matsumoto throws a nice inside leg kick.
Matsumoto wants to land a leg kick but Donowitz is out of range.
Donny Donowitz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matsumoto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Donowitz ducks under a wild hook from Matsumoto.
Matsumoto connects with a crisp jab.
Donowitz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Donowitz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donowitz dips to his left and cracks Matsumoto with an uppercut!
Matsumoto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donowitz throws a chopping leg kick but Matsumoto manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Matsumoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Donowitz swings widly with a right hand
and Matsumoto counters with a nice body shot.
Matsumoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A clash of legs there as Donowitz blocks the low kick.
Donowitz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Donowitz looks to land a left hand but Matsumoto moved out of range nicely.
Matsumoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsumoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Donowitz is just out of range.
Donowitz jabs Matsumoto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Donowitz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Matsumoto slips under a jab from Donowitz.
Matsumoto blocks the body kick.
Donowitz throws a half hearted mid kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matsumoto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz throws a leg kick that misses.
Donowitz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matsumoto.
Donowitz connects with a leg kick. Matsumoto looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Donowitz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Donowitz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matsumoto.
Matsumoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Donowitz.
Donowitz throws a looping overhand right but Matsumoto ducks down to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matsumoto checks a leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Donowitz. Matsumoto shrugs it off though.
Donowitz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsumoto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Donowitz counters with an inside leg kick.
Matsumoto looks for the body kick but Donowitz saw that one coming.
Donowitz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matsumoto.
Matsumoto has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Donowitz sprawls well. Donowitz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matsumoto gets slowly back to his feet.
Matsumoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Donowitz.
Donowitz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donowitz connects with a leg kick. Matsumoto looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Donowitz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Donowitz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Matsumoto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Donowitz just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsumoto tries to close the distance and clinch but Donowitz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Donowitz jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Matsumoto is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Donowitz rather than just go for the knockout.
Matsumoto misses the shot to the body.
Matsumoto thuds his right hand into Donowitz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Donowitz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A decent looking cross lands there for Donowitz.
Donowitz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Matsumoto with a jab.
Matsumoto keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Donny Donowitz is winning the standup battle so far.
Matsumoto takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Donowitz moves out of range of the strikes.
Donowitz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Donowitz wants to slow Matsumoto down by chopping away at his legs.
Matsumoto defending well as Donowitz loads up on a big left hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Donowitz.
Matsumoto checks the leg kick.
Matsumoto takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Donowitz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A thudding body kick lands there by Donowitz!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsumoto throws a lazy right hand but Donowitz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsumoto throws an off balance right hand
and Donowitz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matsumoto lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Donowitz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Donowitz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Matsumoto moves away from the strike by Donowitz.
Donowitz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Matsumoto is able to avoid easily.
Donowitz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Matsumoto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Donowitz. Donowitz obviously looking to wear him down.
Donowitz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Donowitz throws a hook to the side of Matsumoto's head but Matsumoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Matsumoto.
Matsumoto tries to land a body kick
and Donowitz counters with a leg kick.
Donowitz tries to bum rush Matsumoto with a series of wild strikes but Matsumoto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matsumoto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A low kick from Donowitz misses
and Donowitz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz throws a head kick but Matsumoto moves out of range.
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!
Donowitz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A bone on bone clash there as Matsumoto blocks the leg kick.
Donowitz misses with a low kick.
Donowitz scores with a head kick. Matsumoto tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Matsumoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Donowitz.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Donowitz, as that shot connected.
Donowitz with a nice cross.
Donowitz is looking to chop away at Matsumoto's legs.
Donowitz misses with a looping left.
Donowitz throws a shot to the body.
Matsumoto throws a low kick but Donowitz avoids it.
A shot to the body from Donowitz misses
and Donowitz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Donowitz.
Donowitz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Donowitz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Donowitz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Donowitz misses with a wild combination.
Matsumoto decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Matsumoto is trying to control. Donowitz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Donowitz is concentrating on defense, preventing Matsumoto from advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz is trying to stand.
Donowitz is looking to control Matsumoto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Donowitz avoid being mounted?
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Donowitz defending well as Matsumoto loads up on a big left hand.
Matsumoto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsumoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Donowitz is just out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Matsumoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Donowitz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Matsumoto lands a lovely overhand right.
Matsumoto throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Matsumoto. That's going to slow Donowitz down.
Donowitz tries to land a front kick but Matsumoto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Donowitz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Donowitz dominated that second 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.
Matsumoto swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Donowitz counters with a leg kick.
Donowitz throws a lazy body kick
and Matsumoto counters with a nice low kick that buckles Donowitz's knee momentarily.
Donowitz checks a low kick from Matsumoto.
Donowitz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Matsumoto's calf.
Matsumoto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Donowitz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsumoto.
Donowitz looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsumoto is just out of range.
Matsumoto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Matsumoto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Donowitz can pounce on him.
Donowitz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Donowitz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matsumoto digs a good hook to Donowitz's body.
Donowitz cracks Matsumoto with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donowitz scores with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsumoto misses the target.
Matsumoto moves out of range as Donowitz strikes.
Donny Donowitz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Donowitz.
Donowitz misses with a low kick.
Matsumoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donowitz connects with a leg kick. Matsumoto looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Donowitz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Matsumoto counters with a leg kick.
Donowitz throws a front kick aimed at Matsumoto's knee but Matsumoto avoids it well.
Matsumoto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Donowitz doesn't seem bothered though.
Matsumoto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Donowitz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Donowitz tests Matsumoto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A low kick from Donowitz is predictable there
and Matsumoto counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz connects with an inside leg kick.
Matsumoto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Donowitz is able to avoid easily.
Matsumoto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Donowitz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sloppy strikes from Donowitz. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsumoto throws a combination. Donowitz tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Donowitz throws out a leg kick but Matsumoto moves out of range and Donowitz only half commits.
Donowitz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donowitz scores with a jab to the body.
Matsumoto avoids a kick to the body.
Donowitz moves out of range of the body kick.
A big right from Donowitz misses.
Good leg kick by Donowitz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Donowitz keeps Matsumoto at a distance using the push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheers as Matsumoto lands an impressive looking overhand right. Donowitz doesn't seem phased though.
Donowitz lands the left hand.
Matsumoto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Donowitz throws a leg kick that misses.
Donowitz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Matsumoto ducks under a wild hook from Donowitz.
Matsumoto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Donowitz misses with a leg kick
enabling Matsumoto to counter with a crisp jab.
Donowitz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Matsumoto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Donowitz. That one must have hurt.
Matsumoto tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Donowitz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Matsumoto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsumoto lands a glancing blow to the side of Donowitz's head.
Matsumoto throws a sloppy body shot
and Donowitz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matsumoto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Matsumoto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Donowitz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Donowitz scores with a leg kick.
Donowitz throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Matsumoto moves away from the strike by Donowitz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Donowitz clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Donowitz is looking to chop away at Matsumoto's legs.
Donowitz slips under a jab from Matsumoto.
Matsumoto misses with a double jab.
Donk. Donowitz catches Matsumoto right on the button with a cross.
Matsumoto throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Donowitz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matsumoto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Donowitz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Donowitz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Matsumoto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Donowitz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Donowitz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsumoto has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Donowitz.
Matsumoto throws out a leg kick but Donowitz moves out of range and Matsumoto only half commits.
Donowitz fakes the leg kick and cracks Matsumoto in the body.
Donowitz lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donowitz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsumoto.
Matsumoto moves out of range of the strikes.
Donowitz looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsumoto is just out of range.
Matsumoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Donowitz. That's going to slow Matsumoto down.
Donowitz misses with a leg kick
and Donowitz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donowitz staying out of range there.
Matsumoto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Donowitz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Donowitz connects with a right hand. Matsumoto shakes it off.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Matsumoto, right into the meat.
Donowitz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Donowitz lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Donowitz. Matsumoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donowitz motions for Matsumoto to come forward. Donowitz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matsumoto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Matsumoto walks into a straight right hand from Donowitz.
Matsumoto scores with a jab to the head.
Donowitz looks to land a right hand but Matsumoto moved out of range.
Matsumoto connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donowitz misses with a series of wild punches.
Donowitz jabs at Matsumoto's body.
Matsumoto takes one to the chin there.
Donowitz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Matsumoto.
Donowitz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsumoto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Donowitz finds it's target.
Donowitz throws a body punch but Matsumoto moves out of range.
Donowitz lands a nice shot to the body.
Donowitz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Donowitz.
Matsumoto shoots in for a takedown but Donowitz shows good takedown defense.
Donowitz throws a wild body kick that Matsumoto sees coming a mile off.
Donowitz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Donowitz throws a hook but Matsumoto blocks it.
Matsumoto avoids the head kick by Donowitz.
Donowitz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsumoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Donowitz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto throws a hook to the side of Donowitz's head but Donowitz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice cross by Matsumoto.
Donowitz is looking to land body kicks.
Donowitz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Donowitz throws an off balance right hand
and Matsumoto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Donowitz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsumoto.
Donowitz moves out of range of the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsumoto blocks a low kick nicely.
Donowitz misses with a kick to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Donowitz, right into the meat.
Donowitz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matsumoto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matsumoto catches Donowitz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Donowitz had his way with Kiyoshi Matsumoto in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Matsumoto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Donowitz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matsumoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donowitz moves away.
Matsumoto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Donowitz.
Donowitz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Donowitz misses with a hook. Matsumoto ducked under it nicely.
Donowitz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Matsumoto checks it well.
Donowitz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Matsumoto, right into the meat.
Donowitz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Donowitz misses with a body kick.
Donowitz with a hook.
Donowitz feints and then cracks Matsumoto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matsumoto down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donowitz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Donowitz throws a leg kick but Matsumoto sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice shot by Matsumoto.
Matsumoto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Donowitz to score with a decent uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Donowitz.
Jab from Donowitz.
Donowitz throws a push kick but Matsumoto slaps the foot to one side.
Donowitz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Donowitz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matsumoto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Donowitz lands with an overhand left.
Donowitz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Donowitz.
Donowitz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matsumoto tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice combination there by Donowitz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donowitz misses with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Donowitz.
A big right from Matsumoto misses.
Donowitz throws a looping overhand right but Matsumoto ducks down to avoid it.
Matsumoto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Donowitz.
Matsumoto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Donowitz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsumoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donowitz misses with a leg kick
and Matsumoto counters with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Crunch! Donowitz slams his shin into Matsumoto's torso.
Donowitz walks into a left hand.
Matsumoto throws a lazy right hand but Donowitz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsumoto takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Donowitz throws a head kick that misses.
Donowitz lands a nice shot to the body.
Matsumoto scores with a nice right hand.
Donowitz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Donowitz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Donowitz!
Donowitz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matsumoto is out of range and Donowitz settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz throws a sloppy head kick
and Matsumoto counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Donowitz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Donowitz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donowitz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Donowitz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matsumoto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Donowitz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsumoto.
Donowitz slips under a jab.
Donowitz works Matsumoto's body with a nice hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Donowitz scores with a nice strike.
Matsumoto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Donowitz's sensitive parts.
Kiyoshi Matsumoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice straight punches there by Donowitz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Donowitz.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donny Donowitz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Donowitz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donny Donowitz!
Donny Donowitz thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donzel Fortunado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leroy Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fortunado might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bob Dylan-Knockin' on Heaven's Door . I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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270 lbs
30 - 9 - 0 |
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266 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donzel Fortunado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leroy Brown!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortunado cracks the inside of Brown's front leg.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fortunado.
Fortunado looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.
Fortunado misses with a series of wild punches.
Fortunado tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brown is able to avoid easily.
Fortunado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown connects with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Brown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fortunado pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Brown.
Fortunado checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fortunado has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A jab lands there for Fortunado.
Fortunado blocks a leg kick.
Brown throws a leg kick but Fortunado moved away.
Fortunado on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Donzel Fortunado has been cut.
Fortunado feints and then cracks Brown's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brown down.
Fortunado feints a jab promting Brown to slip. Fortunado then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Brown slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Brown staying out of range there.
Brown takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brown has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown ducks right into an uppercut from Fortunado.
Brown with a nice cross.
Fortunado works Brown's body with a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Fortunado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fortunado lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
It looks like Leroy Brown has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Brown there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Brown lands with a nice body kick.
Fortunado avoids the body shot from Brown.
Fortunado darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fortunado blocks a leg kick.
Fortunado takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fortunado lands with a shot to the body.
Brown connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fortunado bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fortunado connects with a crisp jab.
Fortunado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fortunado tried to score with a low kick but Brown checks it.
Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fortunado.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fortunado fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brown lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fortunado throws a right and a left that Brown avoids nicely.
Brown slips a straight right by Fortunado.
Fortunado throws a front kick aimed at Brown's knee but Brown avoids it well.
Fortunado on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fortunado misses with a few strikes there.
Fortunado avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Brown wants to slow Fortunado down by chopping away at his legs.
That kick from Brown tenderised Fortunado's leg. Fortunado is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brown fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fortunado has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice jab there from Brown.
Fortunado throws a poor cross that misses
and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brown throws a leg kick which misses Fortunado's front leg but catches the back leg as Fortunado tries to avoid it.
Fortunado is breathing heavily.
Fortunado moves into range and clinches up with Brown.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Brown.
Brown tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fortunado avoids it.
Brown with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brown tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brown using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fortunado has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fortunado throws an elbow that misses.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown misses with some punches.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Fortunado.
Fortunado tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fortunado throws an elbow that misses.
Fortunado lands with a left to the head.
Fortunado tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
A right hand to the body from Fortunado.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Fortunado.
Brown lands a hook that snaps the head of Fortunado backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brown with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brown prevents a body shot from Fortunado.
Fortunado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brown waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fortunado.
Fortunado lunges at Brown with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brown's hand.
Fortunado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fortunado takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nice body punch from Brown.
Brown cracks Fortunado with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brown slips under a jab.
Fortunado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fortunado lands a slapping body shot.
Fortunado loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Donzel Fortunado will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fortunado throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Brown throws a leg kick but Fortunado sees it coming and moves out of range.
Brown on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fortunado. Fortunado obviously looking to wear him down.
Fortunado pushes Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
Fortunado blocks an uppercut.
Fortunado wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
Brown misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fortunado.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fortunado swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fortunado tries to land a knee to the head but Brown blocks with his arms.
Fortunado scores a nice knee to the body.
Fortunado pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brown shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fortunado wants to clinch up but Brown keeps it at a distance.
Brown will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fortunado throws out the jab.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Fortunado moves out of range easily.
Fortunado darts in trying to clinch
and Brown counters with a thumping low kick.
Fortunado scoring well with a low kick there.
Fortunado buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brown darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fortunado.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fortunado throws a head kick that misses
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fortunado bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brown's head.
Fortunado moves out of range of the body kick.
Brown fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fortunado on the side of the head.
Brown does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A lazy left from Fortunado finds it's target.
Fortunado checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fortunado lands a jab to Brown's midsection.
Fortunado darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortunado takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Fortunado swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Donzel Fortunado is winning the standup battle so far.
Brown pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fortunado is out of range and Brown settles back down.
Fortunado defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand.
Brown avoids the body shot from Fortunado.
Donzel Fortunado is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fortunado misses with a wild combination.
Fortunado lands with a shot to the body.
Brown tries to work over Fortunado's front leg with a kick but Fortunado checks it.
Fortunado takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brown avoids the body shot from Fortunado.
Fortunado misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming.
Fortunado shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Donzel Fortunado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fortunado.
Fortunado misses with a head kick.
Fortunado takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Fortunado lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown moves out of range of the body kick.
Fortunado wants to clinch.
Fortunado lands with a nice body punch.
Fortunado misses the shot to the body.
Fortunado scores with a shot to the body.
Fortunado jabs Brown to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brown pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fortunado is out of range and Brown settles back down.
Brown throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Brown turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fortunado throws a body kick that misses.
Fortunado is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fortunado, right into the meat.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Brown lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fortunado's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fortunado fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brown.
Fortunado throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fortunado punishes Brown's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortunado checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jab, jab by Brown - just one landing.
Brown thumps Fortunado with a low kick.
Fortunado bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brown's head.
Fortunado misses with a body shot.
Fortunado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Brown 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fortunado misses with a combination
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fortunado attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fortunado throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Fortunado throws a hook but Brown blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Donk. Fortunado catches Brown right on the button with a cross.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slow jab from Brown misses its intended target.
Fortunado scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donzel Fortunado dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Brown moves forwards but Fortunado connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fortunado dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brown. That did some damage!
A left lands for Brown.
Fortunado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown.
Brown scores with a sloppy right hand. Fortunado should have avoided that one.
Fortunado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
Fortunado lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brown's sensitive parts.
Fortunado is looking to clinch but Brown is avoiding it.
Fortunado takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fortunado works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fortunado looks to land a combination but Brown avoids it well.
Brown looks to throw the jab but Fortunado is out of range.
Fortunado misses with the combination.
Fortunado lunges at Brown with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brown's hand.
Brown throws a leg kick but Fortunado sees it coming and moves out of range.
Brown misses with a low kick as Fortunado jumps back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown connects with a solid leg kick.
Fortunado is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brown tries to score with a low kick but Fortunado moves his leg out of the way.
Fortunado throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Brown's head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brown.
Brown chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fortunado lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fortunado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Brown takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fortunado fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A clash of legs there as Brown blocks the low kick.
Fortunado throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fortunado scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fortunado is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fortunado blocks a jab.
Leroy Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortunado throws a head kick that misses.
Brown thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brown has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fortunado takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fortunado tries to clinch but Brown moves out of range.
Fortunado lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brown's sensitive parts.
Fortunado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brown throws out the jab.
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fortunado scores with a three punch combo!
Sloppy strikes from Fortunado. Those never looked like landing.
A low kick from Fortunado is predictable there
and Brown counters with a low kick, right behind Fortunado 's knee.
Fortunado misses with a body kick.
Fortunado lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fortunado lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brown at a distance.
Brown lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fortunado's sensitive parts.
Fortunado misses with a double jab.
Brown looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortunado feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Browns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Brown misses with a body kick.
Brown throws out a leg kick but Fortunado moves out of range and Brown only half commits.
Fortunado throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brown counters with a body kick.
Brown thuds a left hand into Fortunado's body.
Fortunado stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brown.
Fortunado blocks the body kick.
A shot to the liver by Brown. Beautiful body shot.
Brown fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fortunado on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fortunado tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brown manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Brown.
A leg kick checked by Fortunado.
Fortunado checks a low kick from Brown.
Brown thows a body kick. Fortunado tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Brown scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brown, right into the meat.
Fortunado fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fortunado.
Brown scores with a push kick.
Decent striking displayed by Brown there.
Brown throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brown bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fortunado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Fortunado avoids a kick to the body.
Brown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fortunado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
Fortunado swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fortunado moves into range and clinches up with Brown.
A head punch on the inside from Fortunado fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Brown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leroy Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fortunado 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donzel Fortunado!
Donzel Fortunado seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Bueno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pluto Palhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palhares has chosen TOQUINHO as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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171 lbs
26 - 2 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pedro Bueno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pluto Palhares!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bueno throws a lazy uppercut
and Palhares counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Palhares working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Palhares preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bueno holds on and takes a little breather.
Palhares looking to pass the guard.
Bueno working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Palhares.
Palhares trying to control but Bueno is working from the bottom.
Bueno 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.
Bueno is trying to keep Palhares in close.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bueno takes a swing at Palhares's ribcage but misses.
Pedro Bueno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bueno is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bueno cracks the inside of Palhares's front leg.
Good work by Bueno as he checks the leg kick.
Palhares connects with a solid leg kick.
Bueno tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Palhares paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bueno misses the jab.
Bueno tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Palhares paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bueno tries to clinch but Palhares moves away
and Palhares counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Palhares.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palhares throwing strikes from guard but Bueno blocks nicely.
Palhares wants to pass the guard but Bueno is keeping the position.
Bueno looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bueno trying to strike off his back.
Bueno working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Palhares doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Palhares manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Palhares throws a big elbow that misses.
Palhares connects with a couple of short punches.
Palhares with a flurry of punches that miss.
Palhares pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bueno is keeping the position for now.
Palhares postures up and lands a big shot to Bueno's brow.
Palhares trying to control but Bueno is working from the bottom.
Palhares throwing strikes from guard but Bueno blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bueno is controlling Palhares's posture.
Bueno keeping moving, preventing Palhares from controlling successfully.
Bueno has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Palhares has passed into side control.
Palhares creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bueno sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Bueno takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bueno tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bueno can't do much from the bottom here.
Palhares landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Palhares has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
What's Bueno going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Bueno struggling a bit here.
Bueno regains half guard.
Bueno wants to control but Palhares is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Palhares throwing shots but Bueno is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palhares uses his free foot to push down on Bueno's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bueno.
Palhares working Bueno over with strikes here.
Bueno is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Big Sexy's House of Buff, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee warns Bueno that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Palhares cracks Bueno with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Palhares avoids the attempt from Bueno to control.
Palhares is landing with some decent strikes but Bueno is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pluto Palhares dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bueno cracks a nice hook into Palhares's ribs.
Palhares takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bueno looks to land a body kick but Palhares moved away.
Bueno throws a shot to the body.
Bueno misses with a leg kick
and Palhares counters with a shoot takedown. Bueno fights it but they end up in guard.
Bueno not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bueno is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palhares slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Palhares looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Palhares looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bueno looking to pass the guard.
Bueno engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bueno trying to control from the bottom.
Bueno tries to get to full guard but Palhares has control of the leg.
Palhares trying to pass the guard but Bueno defending well.
Palhares wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bueno keeps working.
Bueno moves into full guard.
Palhares tries to free his leg and advance position but Bueno is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bueno bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Palhares's guard.
Palhares is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bueno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Palhares keeping moving, preventing Bueno from controlling successfully.
Palhares looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palhares had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bueno defends it easily.
Bueno won't allow Palhares to sweep him here.
Palhares working for a triangle but Bueno defends it easily.
Bueno trying to control but Palhares is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palhares is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bueno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Palhares swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Palhares manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bueno wants to hold on but Palhares pushes him away.
Bueno is looking to improve his position but Palhares isn't that keen on the idea.
Bueno is working hard here to advance position.
Palhares looking to control but Bueno is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Palhares cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palhares with good strikes from the mount here!
Bueno suckers Palhares into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Bueno is now in Palhares's guard!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bueno in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Palhares wants to sweep but no luck.
Bueno trying to stand up but can't free himself from Palhares's guard.
Palhares working for a triangle but Bueno defends it easily.
Palhares lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bueno!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bueno tries to lock up and control but Palhares gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Palhares working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pluto Palhares showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bueno scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bueno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Palhares throws a leg kick
and Bueno holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bueno keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Palhares's efforts to push away.
Bueno misses with the head strike.
Bueno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Palhares can't find room to land a body shot as Bueno controls the action.
Bueno misses with a punch to the body.
Bueno misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bueno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Palhares.
Palhares tries to break the clinch but Bueno is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Palhares.
A bit of stalling here from Palhares.
Palhares's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bueno tries a body shot but Palhares blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Bueno.
Bueno softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Palhares tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Palhares. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Palhares will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bueno up against the cage.
Bueno misses with some punches.
Bueno can't find room to land a body shot as Palhares controls the action.
Palhares is looking to break free of the clinch but Bueno has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palhares breaks the clinch.
Bueno looks to throw the jab but Palhares is out of range.
Bueno tries to clinch but Palhares moves out of range.
Bueno scores with a decent looking hook.
Good work by Bueno as he checks the leg kick.
Palhares misses with a low kick.
Palhares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bueno.
Bueno rushes Palhares and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palhares lands a body shot.
Bueno swings wildly with an uppercut but Palhares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bueno lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palhares blocks a body shot from Bueno.
Palhares has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bueno seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Palhares can turn it around.
Palhares blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Palhares prevents a body shot from Bueno.
Palhares lands a body punch.
Bueno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Palhares blocks an uppercut.
Palhares manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Palhares looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Palhares working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bueno doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bueno manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Palhares is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bueno moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bueno looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Palhares content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bueno is trying to keep Palhares in close.
Palhares trying to control but Bueno is working from the bottom.
Bueno wants to sweep here but Palhares controlling him for the moment.
Pluto Palhares has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bueno controls Palhares momentarily but Palhares frees himself.
Palhares slips nicely into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bueno moves into full guard.
Bueno is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Pedro Bueno did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bueno misses with a hook to the body
and Palhares counters with a shoot takedown. Bueno fights it but they end up in guard.
Bueno pulls Palhares in close to prevent any damage.
Palhares tries to free his leg and advance position but Bueno is retaining full guard.
Bueno looking for a sweep. Not yet Bueno, not yet.
Palhares is looking to work some ground and pound but Bueno has wrist control.
Bueno is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Palhares is controlling him.
Bueno is trying to keep Palhares in close.
Bueno can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Palhares controls the pace.
Palhares postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Pedro Bueno.
Palhares shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bueno as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bueno throws a good cross that connects.
Palhares lands with an uppercut that bounces Bueno off the cage and back into range.
Bueno wants to clinch up but Palhares keeps it at a distance.
Bueno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pedro Bueno is winning the standup battle so far.
Bueno just misses with a punch to the body.
Bueno throws a leg kick
and Palhares counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bueno won't be happy with that.
Palhares cracks Bueno with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Palhares working away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bueno manages to get back to half guard.
Bueno controlling the position for now.
Palhares throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palhares wants to control but Bueno is keeping him busy.
Palhares throws a strike but Bueno avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Palhares working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bueno's head.
Palhares working some strikes from top position.
Palhares postures up.
Palhares trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Palhares's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Palhares wants to control from the top but Bueno keeps moving.
Bueno trying to control the position.
Palhares pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bueno is keeping the position for now.
Bueno keeping moving, preventing Palhares from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bueno tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bueno is on top in guard.
Bueno scoring with some ground and pound.
Palhares bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bueno's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Palhares's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bueno pulls Palhares in close to his closed guard and prevents Palhares from doing any damage or advancing position.
Palhares postures up.
Palhares throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bueno works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bueno trying to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bueno holds on and takes a little breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palhares is looking to work some ground and pound but Bueno has wrist control.
Palhares throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palhares working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Palhares stands and throws Bueno's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Palhares working away.
Bueno is not content to let Palhares control the position.
Bueno is looking for a sweep.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bueno can't do much from the bottom here.
Palhares wants to control but Bueno is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pluto Palhares dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Bueno scores with a kick to the body.
Bueno is looking to wear down Palhares with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bueno misses with a body shot.
Bueno misses with a double jab.
Palhares takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Palhares listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Bueno misses
and Palhares decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bueno's guard.
Palhares trying to control the position from guard on top but Bueno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palhares controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Palhares trying to control the position from guard on top but Bueno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bueno is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bueno is trying to control. Palhares wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bueno wants to pass to mount but Palhares is defending the position.
Palhares wants to improve his position but Bueno is controlling well.
Palhares keeps trying to improve his position.
Palhares slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Palhares is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bueno slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bueno tries to stand but Palhares is controlling from the bottom.
Palhares had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bueno defends it easily.
Bueno tries to free his leg and advance position but Palhares is retaining full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bueno throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Palhares works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Palhares working for a triangle but Bueno defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bueno trying to stand up but can't free himself from Palhares's guard.
Bueno trying to control the position from guard on top but Palhares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palhares wants to sweep here but Bueno controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bueno got a little sloppy there for a moment and Palhares has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bueno has managed to get both his arms back between Palhares's legs - danger averted.
Bueno advances position into side control!
Palhares is looking to reverse the position.
Palhares manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bueno wants to improve his position but Palhares is controlling well.
Bueno has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Palhares is working away from the top position though.
Nice strikes from Palhares there.
Palhares takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bueno tries to get to full guard but Palhares has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palhares throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Palhares uses his free foot to push down on Bueno's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bueno.
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!
Bueno tries to hold on but Palhares postures up.
Pedro Bueno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Palhares is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bueno can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bueno tries to lock up and control but Palhares gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bueno working to try and regain half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Palhares landing strikes, looking to finish!
Palhares lands a nice shot to the head.
Bueno taking shots to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pluto Palhares comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Palhares has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pluto Palhares!
Our winner, Pluto Palhares, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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