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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Gallo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Master Chuin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chuin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Remo WIlliams Theme. Master Chuin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Gallo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Master Chuin!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chuin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gallo pinned against the cage. Gallo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gallo stuffs the takedown.
Gallo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chuin.
Gallo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chuin moves away.
Gallo slaps away a takedown attempt from Chuin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Joe Gallo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Master Chuin.
Gallo misses with a double jab
and Chuin counters with a head kick. That will keep Gallo thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Chuin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gallo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chuin goes for a double leg but Gallo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gallo continues to drive forward.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gallo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gallo avoiding damage.
Chuin gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Chuin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gallo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chuin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chuin wants to control but Gallo is keeping him busy.
Gallo keeping control of the position.
Chuin is looking for a kimura here.
Gallo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chuin wants to pass to mount but Gallo is defending the position.
Gallo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chuin is trying to control. Gallo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chuin is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Gallo to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Chuin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gallo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gallo keeping moving, preventing Chuin from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chuin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gallo dives on top into guard.
Gallo 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.
Chuin has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gallo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Chuin.
Chuin is not content to let Gallo control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chuin is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chuin is being controlled here.
Gallo has control of an arm but Chuin manages to advance to Gallo's back!
Chuin working for a choke but Gallo is defending well.
Gallo trying to control the hands but Chuin won't let him.
Chuin keeps control of the position as Gallo tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Master Chuin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Horrible takedown by Chuin or perhaps it was just good defense by Gallo which made him look bad.
Chuin walks into a left hand.
Gallo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chuin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gallo defends well and Chuin ends up having to push Gallo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Chuin is working for takedown but Gallo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Joe Gallo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Master Chuin.
Gallo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chuin.
Gallo taking a breather.
Gallo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Gallo - that landed with a thud.
Chuin tries to score a body lock takedown but Gallo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gallo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chuin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gallo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gallo gets underhooks to prevent Chuin's takedown attempt.
Chuin is breathing heavily.
Chuin takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallo lands a body shot.
Gallo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chuin backwards.
Nice body punch from Gallo - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gallo.
Chuin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gallo is trying to stall.
Chuin is trying to pull guard but Gallo has him pressed against the cage.
Gallo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gallo stalling against the cage.
Gallo lands a shot to the body.
Gallo lands with a short shot to the head.
Gallo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gallo is stalling here.
Chuin tries to pull guard but Gallo won't allow it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gallo gets underhooks to prevent Chuin's takedown attempt.
Chuin being controlled against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Gallo.
Gallo lands a hook that snaps the head of Chuin backwards.
Chuin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gallo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chuin tries to pull guard but Gallo won't allow it.
A short body shot lands from Gallo as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gallo.
Chuin is working for takedown but Gallo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gallo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gallo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chuin backwards.
Chuin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gallo smiles and moves away.
Gallo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gallo lands a nice looking body shot.
Gallo scores with a jab to the body.
Gallo lands with a nice body punch.
Joe Gallo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gallo. Chuin does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chuin misses with a takedown
and Gallo counters with a three punch combo that has Chuin backing up. Chuin nods at Gallo to acknowledge the strikes.
Chuin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chuin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chuin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gallo to the mat! Gallo manages to get full guard.
Gallo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gallo looking for a sweep. Not yet Gallo, not yet.
Gallo keeping full guard, as Chuin tries to pass.
Gallo pulls Chuin in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chuin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gallo is keeping the position for now.
Gallo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gallo controlling the pace for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Gallo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Chuin fails with a takedown attempt.
Gallo throws a body punch but Chuin moves out of range.
Gallo is looking to wear down Chuin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chuin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gallo's half guard.
Gallo desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Chuin wants to work for an arm triangle but Gallo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gallo desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chuin wants to control but Gallo is keeping him busy.
Gallo wants to control but Chuin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chuin wants to work for an arm triangle but Gallo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gallo is staying active underneath Chuin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gallo holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gallo wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Chuin wants to work for an arm triangle but Gallo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gallo trying to control but Chuin postures up.
Chuin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gallo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chuin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gallo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chuin is looking for a kimura here.
Chuin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gallo is trying to maintain the position but Chuin is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chuin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gallo sees it coming and defends easily.
Gallo is defending against the submission attempts here by Chuin.
Gallo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gallo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chuin looking to pass the guard.
Gallo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chuin is pushing down on Gallo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gallo is fighting to maintain full guard but Chuin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chuin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gallo sees it coming and defends easily.
Chuin tries to pass to full mount but Gallo defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Master Chuin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chuin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Master Chuin!
As Master Chuin got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Karate, Kung Fu, Ninjitsu... They are all but shadows! Sinanju is the sun.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zica Brava (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfredo Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brava comes to the cage accompanied by Chimaira - Nothing Remains. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Alfredo Torres enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Zica Brava!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Alfredo Torres!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Brava misses.
Torres shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brava as he jumps to the side.
Torres cracks Brava with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brava blocks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Torres misses its intended target.
Torres fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brava lands a nice shot to the body.
Brava fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Torres on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Torres walks into a jab.
Brava lands a nice leg kick that just misses Torres's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torres throws a leg kick that is checked
and Brava counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brava tries a head kick but it misses.
Torres throws a leg kick which misses Brava's front leg but catches the back leg as Brava tries to avoid it.
Brava tries to clinch but Torres moves out of range.
Torres throws a shot from downtown. Brava moves away and avoids it.
Brava keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Brava takes a swing at Torres's ribcage but misses.
Brava uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Torres has time to react.
Nice straight punches there by Torres. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Torres.
Brava checks the leg kick nicely there.
Torres moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Torres will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zica Brava has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alfredo Torres.
Torres slips a jab from Brava.
Brava misses with a looping left.
Torres listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brava takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Torres 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.
Brava lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brava misses with a low kick.
Brava is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Torres.
Brava throws a lazy right hand but Torres sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Torres connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres throws a jab when Brava was well out of range.
Horrible takedown by Torres or perhaps it was just good defense by Brava which made him look bad.
Brava on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Torres. Torres obviously looking to wear him down.
No luck for Torres with that takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Torres. Those never looked like landing.
Brava takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sloppy strikes from Brava. Those never looked like landing.
Nice sprawl there from Brava as Torres shoots in.
Torres misses with a looping right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brava.
Alfredo Torres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torres wants to land a leg kick but Brava is out of range.
Torres gets tackled into the cage by Brava. Brava maintains the clinch.
Torres working aggressively here.
Torres blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brava makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brava tries to work over Torres's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brava swings wildly with an uppercut but Torres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torres blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brava throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Torress head.
Brava misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brava.
Torres gets control of Brava's arms and successfully pulls guard. Torres will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Torres is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brava trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Brava!
Torres looking to control but Brava is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Torres is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Brava is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Torres is standing up, even though he is in mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Brava.
A slapping leg kick lands for Torres.
Brava uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Torres.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alfredo Torres will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Brava wants to slow Torres down by chopping away at his legs.
Torres fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brava feints and then cracks Torres's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Torres down.
Brava with a hook.
Torres throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brava throws out a loose jab but Torres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brava misses with a body kick.
Torres throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brava. Torres does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brava slips a jab from Torres.
Torres misses with an uppercut.
Torres throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brava fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brava avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Torres throws a lazy uppercut
and Brava counters with a stiff right hand.
Brava throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zica Brava is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brava throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brava pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Torres is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Torres tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brava swivels and escapes.
Brava tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zica Brava is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Torres missing with a left hand there. Brava was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brava takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Torres uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brava.
Brava takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Torres shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brava sprawls well. Brava wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Torres gets slowly back to his feet.
Zica Brava has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alfredo Torres.
Torres ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brava takes one to the side of the head.
Torres lands a nice shot that snaps Brava's head back.
Torres keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brava throws a right and a left that both miss.
Torres misses with a right hand
and Brava counters with a low kick, right behind Torres 's knee.
Brava wants to clinch up but Torres keeps it at a distance.
Torres has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brava.
Torres connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brava takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brava moves out of range of the strikes.
Brava drops his hands momentarily and Torres takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Torres lands a nice looking body shot.
Brava slips under a jab from Torres.
Torres shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brava as he jumps to the side.
Brava looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Torres throws out a loose jab but Brava uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torres connects with a single shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Torres keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Torres throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Brava is looking to clinch but Torres is avoiding it.
A jab from Torres misses.
Brava thumps Torres with a low kick.
Brava swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Torres throws a quick inside leg kick.
Torres with a jab.
Brava is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Torres scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Torres decides to return to a standing position.
Brava looks to land a body kick but Torres moved away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torres misses with a low kick.
Zica Brava is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Torres misses.
Torres throws a lazy uppercut
and Brava counters with an outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brava shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Torres eats them both and turns towards Brava to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Brava uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Torres.
Brava clinches up with Torres and pushes him back against the cage.
Torres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Torres throws a punch but it's blocked by Brava.
Brava misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Brava.
Brava is leaning against Torres and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Brava fails to land.
Torres misses with the head strike.
Torres blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brava blocks an uppercut.
Torres jumps guard and drags Brava to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Torres keeping full guard, as Brava tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfredo Torres showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Torres pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brava throws a shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Torres.
Torres lands with an overhand left.
Brava takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brava throws a looping overhand right but Torres ducks down to avoid it.
Brava misses with a right hand
and Brava takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brava throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Torres throws a right hand that Brava ducks under and follows up with a left that Brava also avoids with ease.
Torres throws a leg kick that misses.
Brava throws a lazy right hand but Torres sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brava lands a head shot.
Brava lands the left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torres takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Brava throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Torres scores with a punch to the head.
Torres thows a leg kick but Brava checks it
and Brava counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brava misses with a wild body shot.
Brava slips a straight right by Torres.
Brava needs to keep his hands up - Torres had a free shot at his head there.
A low kick from Torres is predictable there
and Brava makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brava cracks Torres with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Torres avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Torres misses with a kick to the body.
Brava stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Torres connects with a crisp jab.
Brava moves into range and clinches up with Torres.
Brava pushes Torres back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alfredo Torres is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brava swings wildly with an uppercut but Torres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torres misses with some punches.
Brava lands an uppercut.
Torres blocks an uppercut.
Brava working aggressively here.
Brava has a couple of punches blocked by Torres.
Brava fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brava lands with a short shot to the head.
Brava swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brava wants to break free but Torres has control.
Brava blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Torres pulls Brava into guard.
Torres wants to improve his position but instead Brava has moved into half guard.
Zica Brava has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres tries to get to full guard but Brava has control of the leg.
Torres regains full guard. Nicely done.
Torres looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Brava puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Torres trying to control here.
Torres tries to get to full guard but Brava has control of the leg.
Torres is looking to control Brava's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Torres avoid being mounted?
Torres looking for subs from the bottom but Brava mounts him!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brava looking to control and managing it successfully.
Torres is looking to improve his position but Brava isn't that keen on the idea.
Torres is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Brava takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Torres holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Brava tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
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 Zica Brava.
I think Torres has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alfredo Torres!
Alfredo Torres 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Romano Schoots (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tad Ghostal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ghostal has chosen Good King Wenceslas as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Romano Schoots!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tad Ghostal!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schoots misses with a leg kick
and Ghostal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Schoots misses with a straight left.
Schoots shoots in and drives through. Ghostal sprawls well.
Ghostal throws a right and a left that Schoots avoids nicely.
Schoots's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ghostal connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Schoots scrambles back to his feet.
Ghostal thuds a left hand into Schoots's body.
Schoots's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ghostal connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Schoots scrambles back to his feet.
Ghostal connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Schoots fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ghostal lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ghostal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schoots throws out the jab.
Ghostal moves away from the strike by Schoots.
Schoots uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ghostal.
Schoots connects with a leg kick. Ghostal looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ghostal cracks a nice hook into Schoots's ribs.
Schoots tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ghostal swivels and escapes.
Schoots tries to clinch there but Ghostal circles away.
Ghostal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Schoots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schoots throws a low kick but Ghostal moves out of range easily.
Schoots pushes Ghostal away with a front kick.
Romano Schoots seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schoots takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ghostal avoids a kick to the body.
Schoots pushes Ghostal up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Schoots misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schoots is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ghostal misses with a body punch.
Schoots blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Come on Schoots - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Schoots blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghostal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ghostal is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Schoots trying to land knees to the body.
Ghostal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Schoots prevents a body shot from Ghostal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ghostal misses with a punch on the inside.
Ghostal swings wildly with an uppercut but Schoots uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schoots missing with knees to the body.
I was talking to Schoots's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Knees in the clinch landing for Schoots.
Schoots taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ghostal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schoots's elbow.
Ghostal trying to stall but Schoots improves his position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schoots.
Schoots using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ghostal lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schoots.
Ghostal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schoots.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ghostal.
Ghostal throws a punch but it's blocked by Schoots.
A nice left hand lands by Schoots.
Ghostal working aggressively here.
Schoots throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ghostal blocks it with crossed arms.
Ghostal misses with some punches.
Ghostal looking to stall.
Ghostal swings wildly with an uppercut but Schoots uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schoots manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghostal has a couple of punches blocked by Schoots.
Ghostal misses with a punch on the inside.
Ghostal has Schoots pressed against the cage.
Schoots gets through Ghostal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ghostal tries a body shot but Schoots blocks it.
Ghostal misses with some punches.
Schoots blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ghostal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ghostal slows down the pace here.
Ghostal throws a head punch that misses.
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 Romano Schoots will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Schoots throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ghostal makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Schoots looks to land a right hand but Ghostal moved out of range.
Schoots looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ghostal avoids the head kick by Schoots.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Schoots.
Schoots tries a low kick but Ghostal avoids it.
Schoots connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Schoots has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ghostal finds it's way round the side to connect with Schoots's head.
Ghostal lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Schoots at a distance.
Ghostal takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Schoots tries for a takedown but Ghostal sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice body kick there by Ghostal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghostal is looking to slow Schoots down with leg kicks.
Ghostal connects with a solid leg kick.
Schoots takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Romano Schoots has been cut.
Schoots throws an off balance right hand
and Ghostal counters with a nice uppercut.
Ghostal drops his hands momentarily and Schoots takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghostal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Schoots fails with the takedown
and Ghostal counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ghostal scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Schoots connects with a crisp jab.
Ghostal moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ghostal looks to land a body kick but Schoots moved away.
Ghostal scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ghostal scores with a nice head shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ghostal.
Tad Ghostal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ghostal scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Schoots doesn't seem bothered though.
Schoots tries to clinch
and Ghostal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Schoots misses with a body kick.
Schoots clinches up against the cage.
Ghostal has a couple of punches blocked by Schoots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schoots has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ghostal is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Romano Schoots. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schoots trying to stall but Ghostal improves his position.
Schoots digs a right hand into Ghostal's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ghostal's gas tank.
Ghostal has a couple of punches blocked by Schoots.
Schoots misses with a body punch.
Schoots scores with a shoulder strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ghostal.
A short right from Ghostal.
Schoots misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ghostal.
Still in the clinch, Ghostal scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ghostal throws a head punch that misses.
Ghostal misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schoots misses with a punch on the inside.
Ghostal avoiding damage as Schoots throws knees to the body.
Schoots missing with knees to the body.
Ghostal swings wildly with an uppercut but Schoots uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ghostal blocks a body shot from Schoots.
Schoots trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Schoots on the inside.
Ghostal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ghostal stalling.
Schoots lands with a light punch inside.
Ghostal misses with a punch on the inside.
Schoots blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ghostal tries to work over Schoots's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ghostal struggles to land a body shot inside as Schoots controls his hands.
Romano Schoots has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schoots blocks an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Schoots - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ghostal throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Schoots lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ghostal backwards.
Schoots tries to stall but Ghostal uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Schoots effectively controlling the action here.
Ghostal swings wildly with an uppercut but Schoots uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ghostal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ghostal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schoots landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Schoots putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ghostal in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees 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 Romano Schoots will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Romano Schoots's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A big left from Schoots misses.
Schoots takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Schoots swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ghostal is looking to score with low kicks.
Ghostal defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Schoots.
Schoots swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Schoots shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Schoots chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Schoots misses with the combination.
Schoots takes the fight into the clinch.
Ghostal leaning against his opponent.
Schoots wants to stall.
Schoots blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schoots misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ghostal.
Schoots blocking some punches.
Schoots connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ghostal's face.
It looks like Tad Ghostal has been cut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ghostal.
Ghostal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schootss head.
Ghostal has a couple of punches blocked by Schoots.
Ghostal throws a head punch that misses.
Ghostal misses with the head strike.
Schoots prevents a body shot from Ghostal.
Schoots goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ghostal prevents it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schoots.
Schoots blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Schoots with a knee to the head.
Tad Ghostal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schoots taking a breather.
Ghostal swings wildly with an uppercut but Schoots uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schoots lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ghostal being controlled against the cage.
Schoots wants to stall.
Ghostal tries a body shot but Schoots blocks it.
Schoots wants to stall.
Ghostal misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Ghostal.
A right hook to the body lands for Schoots.
Schoots blocks an uppercut.
Schoots takes a shot to the head.
Ghostal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Schoots looking to throw knees to the head but Ghostal is blocking nicely.
Schoots looking to throw knees to the head but Ghostal is blocking nicely.
Ghostal struggles to land a body shot inside as Schoots controls his hands.
Schoots trying to land knees to the body.
Ghostal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ghostal taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ghostal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ghostal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ghostal working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ghostal stalling.
Schoots trying to land knees to the body.
Ghostal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schoots misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ghostal.
Schoots landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ghostal misses with the head strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Schoots obliges.
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!
Ghostal avoiding damage as Schoots throws knees to the body.
Schoots blocking some punches.
Ghostal scores with a shot to the side of Schoots's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schoots prevents a body shot from Ghostal.
Ghostal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ghostal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ghostal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tad Ghostal.
I think Schoots 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Romano Schoots!
An out of breath Romano Schoots thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Impaler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ash Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Campbell has chosen Sun Poison and Skin Cancer as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Vlad Impaler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ash Campbell!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Impaler or perhaps it was just good defense by Campbell which made him look bad.
Campbell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Impaler was well out of range. Poor timing from Campbell.
Impaler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Impaler shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Impaler showed some decent athleticism there.
Impaler is looking for a kimura but Campbell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Impaler to get the leverage.
Campbell felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Campbell is looking to escape.
Impaler thows a huge punch but Campbell dodges it nicely.
Impaler stops Campbell from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Campbell is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Impaler lands a nice short elbow.
Campbell wants to get back to his feet.
Campbell is defending against the submission attempts here by Impaler.
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!
Impaler seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell tries to kick Impaler off but Impaler keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Impaler is nestled in close to Campbell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Impaler stops Campbell from getting back to his feet.
Impaler is looking to take a break and control but Campbell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Impaler takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Campbell has hold of Impaler's hands but Impaler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Campbell is looking to escape.
Impaler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Campbell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Impaler.
Campbell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell is trying to stand.
Impaler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Campbell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Impaler.
Impaler has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Impaler drops an elbow to the side of Campbell's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Impaler seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Campbell is trying to stand.
Impaler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Campbell defends it well.
Impaler controlling the action here.
Impaler takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Impaler.
Impaler thows a huge punch but Campbell dodges it nicely.
Campbell taking some punishment here, with Impaler in his half guard.
Campbell is looking to escape.
Impaler throwing shots but Campbell is blocking nicely.
Campbell looks like he's trying to stand up.
Impaler is trying to control. Campbell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Campbell pushes Impaler off looking to stand but Impaler dives back in and keeps control.
Impaler is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Impaler seems to be working for a kimura but Campbell defends the submission attempt.
Campbell is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell is not content to let Impaler control the position.
Impaler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Campbell wants to get back to his feet.
Impaler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Campbell's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Impaler connects with a nice short shot to Campbell's temple.
Impaler seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Campbell wants to get back to his feet.
Impaler seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Impaler dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Impaler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Campbell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Campbell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Campbell lands with an overhand left.
Impaler fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlad Impaler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Campbell tests Impaler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A left lands for Campbell.
Campbell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Impaler fails with the takedown.
Impaler swinging wildly here.
Impaler shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Impaler tries to clinch but Campbell is having none of it.
Campbell connects with a jab.
Impaler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Campbell.
Impaler swings for the body but Campbell moves out of range.
Campbell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Impaler momentarily.
Campbell scores with a nice strike.
Impaler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Campbell swivels and escapes.
Campbell scores with a nice head shot.
Impaler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick lands from Campbell that sends Impaler to the canvas. Impaler tries to scramble back to his feet but Campbell brings him back down into side control.
Impaler is rocked!
It looks like Vlad Impaler has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Campbell crunches a massive hammerfist down on Impaler - he's out! Campbell Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ash Campbell!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Noonan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alistair Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noonan comes to the cage accompanied by 3DD - Kryptonite. Overeem has chosen Anthem as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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265 lbs
30 - 11 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Noonan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alistair Overeem!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overeem scores with a crisp jab that stopped Noonan in his tracks.
It looks like Michael Noonan has been cut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Overeem.
Overeem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Overeem throws a sloppy head kick and Noonan moves out of range easily.
Overeem throws a body kick that misses.
Overeem throws a leg kick that misses.
Overeem steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Noonan.
Overeem throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noonan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Overeem's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Overeem bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Noonan lands a leg kick that knocks Overeem off balance momentarily.
Alistair Overeem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noonan drops Overeem with a beautiful combination! Overeem stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Noonan is looking for the KO!
It looks like Alistair Overeem has been cut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Overeem - that will leave a mark!
Noonan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Overeem counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Noonan thinking.
Noonan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Overeem's calf.
Overeem looks winded!
Noonan connects with a crisp jab.
Overeem 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.
Noonan misses with a leg kick
and Overeem counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem misses the body punch
and Overeem takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Overeem is rocked!
Overeem throws the kick towards the body but Noonan avoids it.
Overeem drops his hands momentarily and Noonan needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Overeem just on the top of the head. Overeem drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Overeem - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Michael Noonan!
Michael Noonan gave a mention to Bloodlust Horde Fightwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Will Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rainer Varvaskoukku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banks comes to the cage accompanied by All I do Is win. Will Banks has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 19 - 1, fighting out of New York, Will Banks!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rainer Varvaskoukku!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banks wants to clinch up but Varvaskoukku keeps it at a distance.
Varvaskoukku fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Banks is out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Varvaskoukku, right into the meat.
Banks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banks scores with a sloppy right hand. Varvaskoukku should have avoided that one.
Varvaskoukku manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Banks on his heels. He'll look to pass Banks's guard now, I'm sure.
My spies in CT Antiga Uniăo inform me that Varvaskoukku has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Varvaskoukku working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Banks keeping moving, preventing Varvaskoukku from controlling successfully.
Banks definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Banks 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.
Banks is trying to control the position but Varvaskoukku postures up.
Banks is controlling Varvaskoukku's posture.
Banks has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Banks will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Varvaskoukku trying to control but Banks is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Will Banks wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Varvaskoukku fails with an attempt to clinch.
Varvaskoukku misses with a hook. Banks ducked under it nicely.
Banks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Banks throws a sloppy head kick and Varvaskoukku moves out of range easily.
Banks scores with a crisp jab that stopped Varvaskoukku in his tracks.
Banks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Varvaskoukku slips a straight right by Banks.
Banks chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Varvaskoukku can pounce on him.
Banks misses the shot to the body.
Varvaskoukku shoots for a double leg takedown but Banks sprawls well. He's pushed Varvaskoukku's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Banks misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku fails with a takedown attempt.
Varvaskoukku throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Banks was covering up waiting for the punch and Varvaskoukku finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Varvaskoukku wants to control from the top but Banks keeps moving.
Banks has Varvaskoukku pulled in close to control his posture.
Varvaskoukku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banks is keeping the position for now.
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!
Varvaskoukku postures up in Banks's guard and throws a big left but Banks blocks it.
Varvaskoukku landing with the ground and pound.
Varvaskoukku chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks controlling Varvaskoukku's posture.
Varvaskoukku stopping the sweep attempt from Banks.
Varvaskoukku missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Banks 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.
Varvaskoukku working some strikes from top position.
Varvaskoukku postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Banks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Varvaskoukku trying to control the position from guard on top but Banks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Varvaskoukku is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Varvaskoukku wants to pass the guard but Banks is keeping the position.
Banks has control of Varvaskoukku's left arm, preventing Varvaskoukku from doing any damage.
Varvaskoukku has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Varvaskoukku postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Varvaskoukku postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Varvaskoukku is looking to work some ground and pound but Banks has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rainer Varvaskoukku dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Banks misses with a wild body shot.
Banks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Varvaskoukku paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Banks just misses with a punch to the body.
Banks cracks the inside of Varvaskoukku's front leg.
Varvaskoukku swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Banks.
Varvaskoukku shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Banks napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Banks takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Banks tries to buck Varvaskoukku off but Varvaskoukku is having none of it.
Varvaskoukku tries for a kimura but Banks is defending well.
Banks managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku working the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Varvaskoukku working the strikes but Banks uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Banks trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Varvaskoukku wants to pass to mount but Banks is defending the position.
Varvaskoukku thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Varvaskoukku throwing shots but Banks is blocking nicely.
Varvaskoukku is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Banks is looking to control Varvaskoukku's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Banks avoid being mounted?
Varvaskoukku is looking for a kimura but Banks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Varvaskoukku to get the leverage.
Varvaskoukku looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Banks trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Varvaskoukku thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Banks is looking to improve his position.
Varvaskoukku throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Banks tries to get to full guard but Varvaskoukku has control of the leg.
Varvaskoukku thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Banks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rainer Varvaskoukku has got the better of the ground game so far.
Banks has hold of Varvaskoukku's hands but Varvaskoukku slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Varvaskoukku slips a nice elbow through Banks's hands, connecting with Banks's forehead.
Varvaskoukku thows a huge punch but Banks dodges it nicely.
Varvaskoukku missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Varvaskoukku is trying to control. Banks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Varvaskoukku perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Banks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Banks is looking for a sweep. Varvaskoukku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Banks controlling the position well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Varvaskoukku is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks trying to control but Varvaskoukku postures up.
Banks is not content to let Varvaskoukku control the position.
Varvaskoukku is looking for a kimura but Banks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Varvaskoukku to get the leverage.
Varvaskoukku thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Banks's head.
Banks wants to control but Varvaskoukku is keeping busy.
Varvaskoukku working Banks over with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Varvaskoukku sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Banks defending well though.
Varvaskoukku wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banks keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rainer Varvaskoukku showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Banks connects with the punch.
Nice defenses there by Banks.
Banks scores with a decent looking hook.
Varvaskoukku lands a jab to the nose.
Banks scores with a jab to the body.
Banks takes a swing at Varvaskoukku's ribcage but misses.
Varvaskoukku forces Banks back against the cage and clinches.
Varvaskoukku struggles to land a body shot inside as Banks controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Banks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Varvaskoukku lands a body punch in the clinch.
Varvaskoukku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Varvaskoukku has a couple of punches blocked by Banks.
A shot in the inside from Banks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Varvaskoukku to work.
Banks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Varvaskoukku lands a nice shot to the body.
Varvaskoukku blocks a body shot from Banks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Varvaskoukku throws an elbow but misses.
Varvaskoukku misses with a hook to the ribs.
Varvaskoukku lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Varvaskoukku prevents a body shot from Banks.
Banks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Banks misses with some punches.
Varvaskoukku pressing his opponent against the cage.
Varvaskoukku throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bankss head.
Varvaskoukku lands a hook to the side of the head.
Varvaskoukku manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Varvaskoukku has his takedown stuffed
and Banks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Varvaskoukku thows a huge punch but Banks dodges it nicely.
Banks is refusing to be controlled, as Varvaskoukku sits in half guard.
Banks keeping hold of Varvaskoukku's head, controlling as best he can.
Banks is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Varvaskoukku scores with a couple of nice shots.
Varvaskoukku missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Varvaskoukku prevents Banks from improving his position.
Banks trying to hold on to Varvaskoukku's head to control him but Varvaskoukku postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banks keeps working.
Varvaskoukku is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Banks is just riding it out for now. Varvaskoukku eventually gives up the hold.
Banks is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Varvaskoukku connects with a nice short shot to Banks's temple.
Banks trying to hold on to Varvaskoukku's head to control him but Varvaskoukku postures up.
Varvaskoukku sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Banks defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku is trying to control the action in half guard but Banks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Varvaskoukku throwing shots but Banks is blocking nicely.
Varvaskoukku looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Varvaskoukku is pressing down on Banks's thigh, looking to free his foot. Banks is holding on for now.
Varvaskoukku is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Banks has managed to free his arm - good work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Varvaskoukku trying to control from half guard but Banks is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rainer Varvaskoukku really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Banks works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Banks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Varvaskoukku tries to throw a body punch but Banks avoids it by throwing Varvaskoukku back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Banks to keep the fight standing.
Banks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Banks lands with a light punch inside.
Banks has Varvaskoukku pressed against the cage, preventing Varvaskoukku from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Varvaskoukku lands a body shot in the clinch.
Varvaskoukku breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Varvaskoukku fails with a takedown attempt.
Varvaskoukku looks for the body kick but Banks saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Banks misses the target.
Banks 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks ducks under a wild hook from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku lands with a nice combination. Banks backs away looking to recover.
Varvaskoukku throws a jab when Banks was well out of range.
Banks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rainer Varvaskoukku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Varvaskoukku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banks.
Varvaskoukku lands a nice shot to the body.
Varvaskoukku tries to clinch up but Banks circles away and keeps his distance.
Banks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Varvaskoukku.
Banks gets caught flat footed, as Varvaskoukku shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Varvaskoukku is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Banks is pulling down on Varvaskoukku's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku stopping the sweep attempt from Banks.
Banks wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We're going to have a standup here because Will Banks wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Banks tries to land a front kick but Varvaskoukku steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Varvaskoukku manages to avoid it.
Varvaskoukku looks for the body kick but Banks saw that one coming.
Jab from Banks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku scores with a nice body kick.
Varvaskoukku looks to land a combination. Banks sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Varvaskoukku connects with a nice looking jab.
Varvaskoukku shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Varvaskoukku showed some decent athleticism there.
Varvaskoukku throwing shots but Banks is blocking nicely.
Banks is trying to stand.
Banks tries to get to full guard but Varvaskoukku has control of the leg.
Varvaskoukku missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Varvaskoukku working the head and body with strikes.
Varvaskoukku wants to control but Banks is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Banks is staying active underneath Varvaskoukku, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Varvaskoukku wants to pass to mount but Banks is defending the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banks keeping hold of Varvaskoukku's head, controlling as best he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Varvaskoukku drops an elbow to the side of Banks's head.
Varvaskoukku has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Varvaskoukku wants to control the pace but Banks is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rainer Varvaskoukku dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
Banks stuffs the takedown attempt from Varvaskoukku. Varvaskoukku gets slowly back to his feet.
Banks pivots, looking for a leg kick but Varvaskoukku is out of range and Banks settles back down.
Banks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Varvaskoukku cracks the inside of Banks's front leg.
Varvaskoukku scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Varvaskoukku misses with a head shot. Banks uses the momentum to regain guard.
Varvaskoukku looking to sit in guard and control but Banks gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Banks with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks is stalling in the full guard.
Varvaskoukku controls Banks momentarily but Banks frees himself.
Banks postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Banks trying to control the position from guard on top but Varvaskoukku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Varvaskoukku is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Banks working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Varvaskoukku's head.
Varvaskoukku 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.
Varvaskoukku escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Banks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku keeping moving, preventing Banks from controlling successfully.
Varvaskoukku is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Varvaskoukku is trying to work for a kimura but Banks is defending well.
Varvaskoukku has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Banks is controlling Varvaskoukku's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Varvaskoukku is keen to just control but Banks is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Varvaskoukku wants to take a breather but Banks is having none of it.
Varvaskoukku is thwarting Banks's attempts to control the position.
Varvaskoukku tries to pass to full mount but Banks defends it.
Banks trying to control here.
Will Banks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Banks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Varvaskoukku.
Banks moves into full guard.
Varvaskoukku postures up in Banks's guard and throws a big left but Banks blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Varvaskoukku accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku trying to control the position from guard on top but Banks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Varvaskoukku scoring with punches to the head and body.
Banks looking for a sweep. Not yet Banks, not yet.
Varvaskoukku loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Banks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Varvaskoukku is one step ahead there.
Varvaskoukku loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Banks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Varvaskoukku is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Varvaskoukku trying to control the position from guard on top but Banks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Varvaskoukku is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rainer Varvaskoukku comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Varvaskoukku has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 45:50
Judge William Gold scores the fight 45:50
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rainer Varvaskoukku! Rainer Varvaskoukku retains his featherweight title!
Rainer Varvaskoukku decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lance Domingo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Wilkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Domingo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Smoke Serpent "Jui-Jitsu". Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lance Domingo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andy Wilkins!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Domingo looks to land a body kick but Wilkins moved away.
Wilkins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Domingo's head backwards.
Domingo blocks a jab.
Domingo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Domingo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wilkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wilkins jabs Domingo right on the nose. Domingo blinks but takes it well.
Domingo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wilkins slips a jab from Domingo.
Domingo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab by Wilkins.
Domingo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wilkins closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Domingo quickly recovers to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Domingo looking for submissions off his back.
Domingo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wilkins.
Domingo trying to control here.
Domingo is pressing down on Wilkins's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkins wants to control from the top but Domingo keeps moving.
Wilkins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wilkins is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wilkins trying to control but Domingo is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Andy Wilkins.
Domingo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wilkins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wilkins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wilkins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wilkins is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Domingo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Wilkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilkins lands a slapping body shot.
Domingo walks into a stiff left hand from Wilkins.
Domingo darts in looking for a takedown but Wilkins gets double underhooks and turns Domingo into the cage.
Domingo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good shot there by Wilkins.
Wilkins might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Domingo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wilkins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Domingo on the side of the head.
Wilkins scores with a jab to the head.
Domingo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wilkins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wilkins ducks under a wild hook from Domingo.
Wilkins lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Domingo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilkins manages to avoid it.
Domingo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Domingo lands in his opponent's guard.
Wilkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Domingo is one step ahead there.
Domingo trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Domingo wants to pass the guard but Wilkins is keeping the position.
Wilkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Domingo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins keeping moving, preventing Domingo from controlling successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wilkins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Domingo trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Domingo throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Domingo throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Wilkins dominated that round.
That's time! Domingo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wilkins keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Domingo throws a nice head kick!
Wilkins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wilkins swings for the body but Domingo moves out of range.
Wilkins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Domingo throws a head kick but Wilkins moves out of range.
Domingo moves in looking to clinch but Wilkins pushes him off.
A lazy left from Wilkins finds it's target.
Wilkins lands a slapping body shot.
Domingo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Domingo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wilkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilkins slips a straight right by Domingo.
Domingo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Domingo drops his hands momentarily and Wilkins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Domingo throws a hook but Wilkins avoids it easily.
Wilkins lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Domingo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wilkins tries for a takedown but Domingo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Domingo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andy Wilkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wilkins cracks Domingo with an open hand slap.
Domingo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wilkins is fending him off so far but Domingo persists. Nope, Wilkins circles away and we're back to standing.
Wilkins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Domingo wants to land a leg kick but Wilkins is out of range.
Wilkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Domingo moves away.
Domingo has been working on his balance at Johny Fighting Temple, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Wilkins.
Domingo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Domingo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilkins.
Wilkins has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Domingo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Domingo drops his hands momentarily and Wilkins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Domingo misses the shot to the body.
Domingo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilkins.
Domingo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Domingo is looking to land body kicks.
Domingo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Domingo throws a series of punches but Wilkins moves out of range.
Domingo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wilkins shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Domingo is refusing to be controlled, as Wilkins sits in half guard.
Wilkins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wilkins is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilkins wants to work for an arm triangle but Domingo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Domingo is trying to maintain the position but Wilkins is very close to passing his half guard.
Domingo wants to get back to full guard but Wilkins has passed into side control.
Andy Wilkins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wilkins trying to control the position but Domingo is working away.
Wilkins working the ground and pound.
Domingo struggling a bit here.
Wilkins wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Domingo, who protects the arm well.
Domingo can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilkins misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Domingo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilkins wants to free his trapped foot but Domingo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wilkins is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wilkins is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Domingo manages to get to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wilkins cracks Domingo with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Wilkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Domingo walks into a left hand.
Wilkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wilkins scores with a decent looking hook.
Wilkins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wilkins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Domingo on the side of the head.
Wilkins leaves Domingo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wilkins blocks a leg kick.
Domingo throws a solid leg kick but Wilkins takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Domingo.
Domingo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wilkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Domingo manages to avoid it.
Wilkins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Domingo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wilkins to score with a decent uppercut.
Domingo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wilkins counters with a nice double leg into side control. Domingo won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Domingo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkins lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wilkins is working for a kimura but Domingo is defending it quite comfortably.
Domingo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wilkins.
Wilkins looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wilkins has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Domingo is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins lands a big elbow.
Wilkins with good strikes from the mount here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilkins is landing with some decent strikes but Domingo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Wilkins avoids the attempt from Domingo to control.
Domingo is bucking up trying to escape but Wilkins cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Domingo is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Wilkins! Domingo is hurt baaadly! Wilkins is firing away with more strikes - Domingo is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Wilkins!
Andy Wilkins is the new middleweight champion!
Andy Wilkins 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tiago Renato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuma Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Renato comes into the arena with I Want My Tears Back blaring out of the sound system. Nelson has chosen The Sound of Silence 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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210 lbs
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213 lbs
20 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tiago Renato!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kuma Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Renato misses.
Renato scores with a push kick.
Nelson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Renato moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Renato.
Renato connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nelson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nelson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Renato throws out a loose jab but Nelson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Renato looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Renato takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Renato turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nelson throws a low kick but Renato moves out of range easily.
Nelson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Renato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nelson manages to avoid it.
Renato swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nelson.
Nelson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Renato is looking to slow Nelson down with leg kicks.
Nelson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nelson was well out of range. Poor timing from Renato.
Nelson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Renato tests Nelson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nelson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Renato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nelson ducks under a wild hook from Renato.
Nelson looks to score with a jab to the body but Renato is just out of range.
Renato misses with a hook.
Nelson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Renato avoids the body shot from Nelson.
Renato with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Renato takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice defenses there by Renato.
Nelson throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Renato is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renato stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Renato throws a right hand that Nelson ducks under and follows up with a left that Nelson also avoids with ease.
Renato scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nelson doesn't seem bothered though.
Nelson scores with a head kick. Renato tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Renato throws a combination. Nelson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Renato slips a jab and a cross from Nelson.
Jab, jab by Renato - just one landing.
Renato needs to keep his hands up - Nelson had a free shot at his head there.
A big left from Nelson misses.
A leg kick checked by Renato.
Renato works Nelson's body with a nice hook.
Renato checks a low kick from Nelson.
Nelson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nelson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Renato is able to avoid easily.
Renato lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson slips a jab from Renato.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nelson. Renato does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Renato 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 Nelson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nelson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A jab from Nelson misses.
Renato chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Renato connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Renato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nelson.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nelson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Renato scores with a shot to the body.
Renato connects with a leg kick. Nelson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Renato scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Renato connects with a right hand. Nelson shakes it off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Renato.
Nelson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson looks to score with a jab to the body but Renato is just out of range.
Renato lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nelson's sensitive parts.
Renato pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Renato.
A left lands for Renato.
Renato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Renato bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nelson's head.
Nelson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Renato fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nelson is out of range.
Nelson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Renato slips under a jab.
Renato chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nelson can pounce on him.
Renato is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Renato misses with a body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Renato. Nelson shrugs it off though.
Nelson looks winded!
Renato swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nelson counters with a big head kick but Renato shrugs it off.
Renato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nelson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiago Renato dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Renato smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A lazy left from Renato finds it's target.
Nelson throws out a loose jab but Renato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nelson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Nelson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Renato has got the better of the exchanges.
A good leg kick by Renato.
Renato lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nelson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Renato.
Nelson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Renato lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Nelson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tiago Renato is winning the standup battle so far.
Nelson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Renato slips a jab and a cross from Nelson.
Renato tries to work over Nelson's front leg with a kick but Nelson checks it.
Nelson checks the leg kick.
Renato scores with a nice body kick.
Nelson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Renato.
Renato is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nelson can do to turn this around?
Renato takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Renato sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice uppercut lands for Renato. That snapped Nelson's head back.
Nice shot lands for Renato.
It looks like Kuma Nelson has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Renato moves away from the strike by Nelson.
Renato misses with a hook. Nelson ducked under it nicely.
Renato cracks Nelson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Nelson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Renato finish him?
Nelson is rocked!
Renato thuds his right hand into Nelson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nelson is still on wobbly legs! Can Renato finish him?
Renato lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Renato lands with a good body shot.
Renato fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nelson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nelson seems to have recovered his senses.
Nelson is aggressively charging in as Renato backs up avoiding any damage. Renato tosses out a jab and Nelson runs right into it face first! Nelson is out cold! Renato dropped down on all fours and is barking in Nelson's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tiago Renato!
Tiago Renato retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Tiago Renato 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gun Slinga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chung Quela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quela has chosen Queen of the Rodeo as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gun Slinga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Chung Quela!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quela rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Slinga moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Quela finds it's way through Slinga's defenses.
Slinga throws a leg kick but Quela sees it coming and moves out of range.
Quela avoids a kick to the body.
Quela is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slinga.
Quela throws a nice outside leg kick.
Slinga throws a quick inside leg kick.
Quela lands a right hook to the body.
Slinga clinches up against the cage.
Slinga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slinga blocks a body shot from Quela.
Slinga lands a body punch.
Quela misses with some punches.
Quela stalling the fight.
Slinga misses with a body punch.
Slinga lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Slinga blocking some punches.
Slinga blocks an uppercut.
Quela fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Quela throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Slinga fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Slinga scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slinga.
Slinga misses with a body punch.
Slinga misses with the head strike.
Quela swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slinga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slinga.
A body shot lands from Slinga.
A head punch on the inside from Slinga fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Quela fails to land.
Slinga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Quela working aggressively here.
Slinga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slinga blocks an uppercut.
Slinga gets through Quela's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Quela misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Slinga creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Slinga scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quela is trying to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quela is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Slinga content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Slinga lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Quela misses with some punches.
Quela working aggressively here.
Quela is looking to control Slinga's arms but Slinga gets an underhook and turns him. Now Quela has his back to the cage.
Slinga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slinga lands a right hand that snaps the head of Quela backwards.
Quela fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slinga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Quela tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Slinga - that landed with a thud.
Quela tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Quela blocks a body shot from Slinga.
Quela trying to control the position but instead, Slinga has worked for underhooks and has pushed Quela into the cage.
Slinga has had enough of the clinch but Quela keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slinga.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slinga.
Slinga misses with some punches.
Slinga lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Quela makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
It looks like Gun Slinga has been cut.
Quela blocks an uppercut.
Quela stalling.
Slinga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slinga misses with a punch on the inside.
Quela misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Slinga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Quela misses with some punches.
Quela is looking to control Slinga's arms but Slinga gets an underhook and turns him. Now Quela has his back to the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slinga.
Quela throws a head punch that misses.
Slinga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Quela - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Slinga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Quela tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quela lands an uppercut.
Quela throws a head punch that misses.
Slinga tries to throw a body punch but Quela avoids it by throwing Slinga back against the cage.
Slinga throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Quelas head.
Slinga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Slinga.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Quela.
Slinga tries a body shot but Quela blocks it.
Slinga lands a body punch.
Quela looks winded!
Quela works on Slinga's body with a couple of short punches.
Slinga scores with a nice hook to the head.
Slinga throws a head punch that misses.
Slinga lands a left hand.
Quela has a couple of punches blocked by Slinga.
Slinga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Quela's elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Slinga lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Quela backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Quela fails to land.
Slinga can't find room to land a body shot as Quela controls the action.
Quela working aggressively here.
Slinga's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gun Slinga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gun Slinga's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Quela keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quela walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Quela rushes Slinga and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Quela swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Quela has a couple of punches blocked by Slinga.
Slinga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slinga swings wildly with an uppercut but Quela uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quela lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Quela stalls.
Slinga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slinga misses with a body punch.
Slinga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Quela's elbow.
Slinga lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slinga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Quela's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quela scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Quela scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Quela tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Quela tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Quela misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Quela misses with a punch on the inside.
Slinga wants to break the clinch but can't.
Slinga lands an uppercut.
Quela throws a punch but it's blocked by Slinga.
Slinga has a couple of punches blocked by Quela.
Slinga misses with a punch on the inside.
Quela lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slinga's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Slinga lands a right hand that snaps the head of Quela backwards.
Slinga works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Quela scores with a shot to the side of Slinga's head.
Quela blocks an uppercut.
Quela blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slinga trying to stall but Quela improves his position.
Quela throws a punch but it's blocked by Slinga.
Slinga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Quela lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Quela is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Quela misses with a hook from the clinch.
Slinga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Quela throws a head punch that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Quela as Slinga tries to tie him up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Slinga misses with a punch on the inside.
Slinga lands a left hand.
Quela fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slinga lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gun Slinga has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Quela gets through Slinga's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Quela misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slinga scores with a shoulder strike.
Slinga lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Quela fails to land.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Quela.
Quela continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Quela.
A shot in the inside from Slinga.
Quela doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Quela misses with a body punch.
Slinga pushes Quela back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Quela.
Slinga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Quela swings for the body but Slinga moves out of range.
Quela throws a shot from downtown. Slinga moves away and avoids it.
Slinga lands a lovely overhand right.
Quela misses with a low kick as Slinga jumps back.
Slinga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Quela.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slinga fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Quela checks it well.
Slinga keeps the fight on the outside.
Quela chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Slinga can pounce on him.
Slinga misses with a straight left.
Jab from Slinga.
Quela has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Slinga.
Quela is breathing heavily.
Slinga moves into the clinch successfully.
Slinga blocks an uppercut.
Slinga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Slinga lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Slinga lands a hook to the side of the head.
Quela takes a shot to the head.
Quela throws a punch but it's blocked by Slinga.
Slinga lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gun Slinga dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gun Slinga's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Slinga connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Quela tumbling to the canvas! Slinga pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Quela was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gun Slinga!
An out of breath Gun Slinga thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Stoppers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferreira comes to the cage accompanied by Wrathchild. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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303 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leonardo Ferreira!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Willy Stoppers!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferreira fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stoppers.
Leonardo Ferreira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferreira has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stoppers finds it's way round the side to connect with Ferreira's head.
Stoppers connects with an inside leg kick.
Stoppers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferreira.
A leg kick checked by Stoppers.
A big right from Ferreira misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ferreira 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 Stoppers has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stoppers and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stoppers misses with a hook
and Ferreira counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferreira misses with a leg kick.
Stoppers blocks the body kick.
Stoppers catches Ferreira with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ferreira will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stoppers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferreira connects with an inside leg kick.
Ferreira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoppers.
Stoppers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ferreira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stoppers throws a leg kick which misses Ferreira's front leg but catches the back leg as Ferreira tries to avoid it.
Stoppers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferreira.
Stoppers swinging wildly here.
Ferreira throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stoppers on the side of the head.
Stoppers throws a leg kick but Ferreira checks it.
Stoppers scores with a kick to the body.
Ferreira tries a low kick but Stoppers avoids it.
Ferreira misses with a leg kick
and Stoppers counters with a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stoppers thuds a left hand into Ferreira's body.
Stoppers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferreira moves away.
Stoppers lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Stoppers.
Ferreira thows a body kick. Stoppers tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ferreira listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A leg kick checked by Ferreira.
Ferreira ducks under a wild hook from Stoppers.
Stoppers throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ferreira counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Stoppers throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A big left from Stoppers misses.
Ferreira slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stoppers swings for the body but Ferreira moves out of range.
Ferreira ducks under a wild hook from Stoppers.
Ferreira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stoppers was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferreira.
Stoppers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stoppers walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ferreira thumps Stoppers with a low kick.
Ferreira thows a body shot but no joy.
Ferreira buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stoppers checks a leg kick.
Stoppers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ferreira throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ferreira thows a body shot but no joy.
Ferreira throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stoppers tries to work over Ferreira's front leg with a kick but Ferreira checks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoppers moves out of range of the body kick.
Stoppers connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ferreira. Ferreira circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoppers keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ferreira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoppers.
Ferreira tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stoppers bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ferreira!
Stoppers takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That kick from Stoppers tenderised Ferreira's leg. Ferreira is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sloppy strikes from Stoppers. Those never looked like landing.
Stoppers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferreira connects with a leg kick. Stoppers looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stoppers looks winded!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ferreira throws a hook but Stoppers avoids it easily.
Ferreira lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Stoppers.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Ferreira dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Stoppers takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stoppers throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ferreira throws a hook but Stoppers blocks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Stoppers checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Leonardo Ferreira is winning the standup battle so far.
Stoppers wants to slow Ferreira down by chopping away at his legs.
Stoppers misses with a hook.
Stoppers throws a hook to the side of Ferreira's head but Ferreira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stoppers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferreira throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Stoppers lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ferreira doesn't seem phased though.
Ferreira 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoppers misses with a body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ferreira, right into the meat.
Stoppers connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Stoppers to counter with a crisp jab.
Ferreira misses with a hook to the body
and Stoppers counters with a left to the body.
Ferreira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stoppers delivers a nice body kick.
Stoppers misses with a body shot.
Ferreira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferreira walks into a left hand.
Ferreira lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferreira moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Stoppers is breathing heavily.
Ferreira loads up on a big right hand but Stoppers slips the punch.
Ferreira takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ferreira throws a good cross that connects.
Ferreira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoppers.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Stoppers.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stoppers.
Stoppers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ferreira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stoppers.
Stoppers just misses with a punch to the body.
Stoppers is looking to chop away at Ferreira's legs.
Ferreira bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stoppers's head.
Stoppers wants to land a leg kick but Ferreira is out of range.
Stoppers lands a nice shot to the body.
Ferreira smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ferreira stalks Stoppers and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stoppers's face. Stoppers staggers backwards, shaken.
Stoppers is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ferreira rather than just go for the knockout.
Ferreira slips a jab from Stoppers.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stoppers has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ferreira blocks the body kick.
Ferreira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferreira fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stoppers has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ferreira fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ferreira connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ferreira misses with a body kick.
Stoppers takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoppers moves out of range as Ferreira throws a body kick.
Ferreira swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stoppers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stoppers throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferreira.
Stoppers scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stoppers's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoppers slips a straight right by Ferreira.
Ferreira lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stoppers looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ferreira buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ferreira slips a jab and a cross from Stoppers.
Stoppers moves out of range of the leg kick from Ferreira.
Ferreira just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferreira throws a leg kick which misses Stoppers's front leg but catches the back leg as Stoppers tries to avoid it.
Stoppers takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stoppers misses with a kick to the body
and Ferreira counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ferreira throws a leg kick but Stoppers sees it coming and moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Stoppers.
Stoppers takes a swing at Ferreira's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Ferreira dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ferreira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoppers.
Ferreira blocks the body kick.
Ferreira swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stoppers counters with a left to the body.
Ferreira moves out of range as Stoppers throws a body kick.
Ferreira keeps Stoppers at a distance using the push kick.
Stoppers shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looks like Ferreira has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Stoppers misses with a wild body shot.
Ferreira lands a slapping body shot.
Stoppers takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Ferreira darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stoppers ducks right into an uppercut from Ferreira.
Ferreira misses with a wild body shot.
Stoppers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ferreira lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stoppers at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira jabs Stoppers to the body, keeping him at a distance.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ferreira here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Ferreira connects with an inside leg kick.
Ferreira works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ferreira pounces like a tiger and cracks Stoppers with a vicious hook! Stoppers is down but not out! Ferreira follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Leonardo Ferreira!
Leonardo Ferreira is the new super heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Leonardo Ferreira 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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