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Syn' 306: Fat and Furious PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steinar Sting (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Lansing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lansing is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Heavy Metal Kings. Steinar Sting had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
37 - 25 - 1, fighting out of New York, Steinar Sting!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Alexander Lansing!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lansing takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sting moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sting misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lansing.
Lansing thows a body shot but no joy.
Lansing pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lansing checks the leg kick.
Lansing throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lansing throws a body punch but Sting moves out of range.
Sting with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lansing to score with a decent uppercut.
Sting looks to score with a jab to the body but Lansing is just out of range.
Sting thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sting misses with an uppercut.
Sting takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sting throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Sting.
Sting scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy left from Lansing finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lansing lands a glancing blow to the side of Sting's head.
Lansing checks a leg kick nicely.
Sting takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lansing.
Sting shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lansing misses with an uppercut.
Sting misses with a low kick.
Sting ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lansing moves away.
Sting throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sting slips under a jab.
Sting takes a swing at Lansing's ribcage but misses.
Lansing throws the left hand but Sting avoids the punch easily.
Sting fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lansing checks it well.
Sting looks to land a left hand but Lansing moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Lansing.
Nice shot lands for Sting.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sting cracks Lansing with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lansing moves out of range of the body kick.
Lansing bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sting's head.
Sting swings for the body but Lansing moves out of range.
Sting throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sting thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lansing works Sting's body with a nice hook.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sting!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sting crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lansing - the referee stops the clock and Sting gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lansing. Sting manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A jab from Sting misses.
A lazy left from Lansing finds it's target.
Sting cracks Lansing with a right hand to the side of the head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lansing!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lansing slips under a jab.
Sting throws a hook but Lansing blocks it.
Sting misses with a hook.
Lansing scores with a hook to the body. Sting takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sting misses with a head kick.
Jab, jab by Lansing - just one landing.
Lansing scores with a sloppy right hand. Sting should have avoided that one.
Sting swings widly with a right hand
and Lansing counters with a takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lansing is putting a hurting on Sting here, landing some big shots from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lansing creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sting takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lansing tries to score with some ground and pound. Sting controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Lansing tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lansing scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sting is looking to regain half guard here but Lansing keeps moving and retains side control.
Lansing postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lansing working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Sting is looking to regain half guard here but Lansing keeps moving and retains side control.
Sting might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sting taking a bit of punishment here - Lansing scoring with strikes.
Lansing working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sting parries the strikes from Lansing easily there. Lansing is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sting to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sting is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Lansing dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lansing throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sting takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lansing keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sting jabs Lansing to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sting misses the shot to the body.
Lansing darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sting stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lansing.
Sting thows a body shot but no joy.
Sting misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sting lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lansing at a distance.
Lansing has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sting misses the shot to the body.
Lansing bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sting's head backwards.
Sting throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sting pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lansing is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sting throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Lansing.
Lansing fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sting throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sting has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sting there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lansing decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lansing not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sting is trying to control but can't.
Sting moves into full guard.
Sting is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Lansing has his hands clasped together but Sting extends and breaks Lansing's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Sting.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steinar Sting!
A very excited looking Steinar Sting made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Indica Jatlier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Holden James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Aerials kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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183 lbs
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184 lbs
28 - 21 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Indica Jatlier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Holden James!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jatlier fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A good leg kick by Jatlier.
James takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
James lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jatlier bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
James tries a head kick but it misses.
James misses with the combination.
Jatlier swings for the body but James moves out of range.
James lands a leg kick that knocks Jatlier off balance momentarily.
James needs to keep his hands up - Jatlier had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some bone on bone action there as James checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jatlier showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from James.
James paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jatlier misses with a looping left.
James lands with a cross.
Jatlier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jatlier throws a nice outside leg kick.
Holden James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jatlier misses with an uppercut.
Nice sprawl there from James as Jatlier shoots in.
James throws an off balance right hand
and Jatlier counters with a shoot takedown. James fights it but they end up in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jatlier with a flurry of punches that miss.
James is trying to keep Jatlier in close.
Jatlier being controlled here momentarily.
Jatlier loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jatlier trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jatlier wants to pass the guard but James is keeping the position.
Jatlier trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as James checks a leg kick.
James connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jatlier momentarily.
James lands a jab to Jatlier's midsection.
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jatlier swings away with a leg kick that misses.
James cracks the inside of Jatlier's front leg.
James lands with a cross.
James misses with a hook
and Jatlier counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jatlier misses with the ground and pound.
James defending against the ground and pound.
James looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
James tries to improve position but can't.
Jatlier tries to score with some ground and pound. James controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jatlier wants to control but James is keeping him busy.
Jatlier throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
We've been hearing that Jatlier has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jatlier landing a few strikes.
James taking a bit of punishment here - Jatlier scoring with strikes.
Jatlier wants to control but James is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James is looking to regain half guard here but Jatlier keeps moving and retains side control.
Jatlier working the ground and pound.
Jatlier throwing shots but missing, from side control.
James struggling a bit here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jatlier in side control, throwing shots but James defends.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jatlier moves into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jatlier misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Indica Jatlier dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jatlier feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to James's calf.
James fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jatlier has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A big left from James misses.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jatlier connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! James scrambles back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Jatlier. Those never looked like landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jatlier. That's going to slow James down.
Jatlier walks into a straight right hand from James.
James throws a hook to the side of Jatlier's head but Jatlier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jatlier takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jatlier scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James forces Jatlier back against the cage and clinches.
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jatlier misses with a leg kick.
Jatlier throws a head kick that misses.
Jatlier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. James sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James misses with a wild body shot.
Jatlier pivots, looking for a leg kick but James is out of range and Jatlier settles back down.
Jatlier moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jatlier blocks a jab.
Jatlier throws a shot from downtown. James moves away and avoids it.
Indica Jatlier is winning the standup battle so far.
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jatlier manages to avoid it.
Holden James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James checks a leg kick nicely.
Jatlier connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
James throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jatlier counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jatlier trying to control the action but James is working from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James won't allow Jatlier to pass to mount.
Jatlier missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jatlier seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but James does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
James moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jatlier throwing strikes from guard but James blocks nicely.
James avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
James keeping full guard, as Jatlier tries to pass.
Jatlier throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as James works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James wants to sweep but no luck.
Jatlier trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Indica Jatlier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jatlier looking to sit in guard and control but James gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jatlier looking for subs off his back but James has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jatlier wants to improve his position but James is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jatlier is working hard here to advance position.
Jatlier controlling the position well.
Jatlier tries to roll over but James keeps him under control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jatlier regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Indica Jatlier dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jatlier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jatlier closes the distance and pushes James back into the cage.
James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
James throws a body kick that misses.
Jatlier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
Jatlier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
James motions for Jatlier to come forward. James throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
James comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jatlier scoring well with a low kick there.
Jatlier steps to the side to avoid the strikes from James.
Jatlier throws a leg kick but James moved away.
Jatlier checks the leg kick.
Jatlier bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of James's head.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jatlier.
James is looking to score with low kicks.
James misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jatlier swings for the body but James moves out of range.
Jatlier throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by James.
Jatlier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from James.
James keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jatlier.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James scores with the left hand. Jatlier knows he should have avoided that one.
Jatlier throws a right and a left that both miss.
James scores with a body shot.
Jatlier looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jatlier misses with a low kick.
Jatlier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
James looks for the body kick but Jatlier saw that one coming.
Jatlier staying out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James ducks under a wild hook from Jatlier.
Holden James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James connects with the punch.
Jatlier lands a head kick!
James lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jatlier at a distance.
Jatlier chopping away at his opponent's legs.
James lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jatlier's sensitive parts.
A head kick from Jatlier lands but James takes it in his stride.
James is rocked!
Jatlier cracks James with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends James tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Jatlier pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! James is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Indica Jatlier!
In his post fight interview, Indica Jatlier started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Mayer De Rothschild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Torello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Rothschild comes into the arena with Money blaring out of the sound system. James Mayer De Rothschild 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Mayer De Rothschild!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Torello!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Rothschild throws a poor cross that misses
and Torello counters with a nice uppercut.
Torello will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
De Rothschild moves out of range as Torello strikes.
De Rothschild has his takedown stuffed
and Torello counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps De Rothschild thinking.
Torello waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Rothschild.
De Rothschild misses with a low kick.
Torello moves away from the strike by De Rothschild.
De Rothschild has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Torello looks to throw the jab but De Rothschild is out of range.
Torello misses with a body shot.
De Rothschild connects with a crisp jab.
De Rothschild gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Torello.
De Rothschild on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Torello avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Torello fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. De Rothschild sprawls well initially but Torello persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Torello working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torello trying to pass the guard but De Rothschild defending well.
Torello content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torello lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torello thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
De Rothschild trying to control from the bottom.
De Rothschild avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Torello.
Torello missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Torello is looking to stall here but De Rothschild recovers full guard.
Torello looking to sit in guard and control but De Rothschild gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torello is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
De Rothschild trying to control but Torello is working from the bottom.
De Rothschild is pushing down on Torello's leg trying to pass to half guard. Torello is fighting to maintain full guard but De Rothschild has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Rothschild tries to pass the half guard into mount. Torello knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
De Rothschild is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
De Rothschild is pressing down on Torello's thigh, looking to free his foot. Torello is holding on for now.
Torello tries to roll over but De Rothschild keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Rothschild looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Torello wants to get back to full guard.
De Rothschild is keen to just control but Torello is a slippery customer.
Torello is looking for a sweep. De Rothschild is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Torello dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Torello blocks a leg kick.
De Rothschild wants to land a leg kick but Torello is out of range.
De Rothschild thows a leg kick but Torello checks it
and Torello counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Torello throws a quick inside leg kick.
De Rothschild tries to land a front kick but Torello steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
De Rothschild swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James Mayer De Rothschild seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Rothschild throws out a loose jab but Torello uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torello checks the leg kick nicely there.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Torello. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Torello lands with a kick to the ribs.
De Rothschild shoots in and bounces Torello off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torello has De Rothschild pulled in close to control his posture.
De Rothschild looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Rothschild passes Torello's left leg - he's now in half guard.
De Rothschild not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Torello is trying to maintain the position but De Rothschild is very close to passing his half guard.
Torello is trying to defend against the ground and pound but De Rothschild scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Rothschild looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
De Rothschild passes to side control.
Torello tries to escape but De Rothschild is in control.
De Rothschild working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
De Rothschild wants to control but Torello is keeping him busy.
Torello is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torello keeps trying to improve his position.
Torello is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on De Rothschild's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Torello is in trouble now - De Rothschild has advanced to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Rothschild with a couple of short strikes.
De Rothschild cracks Torello with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Torello is rocked!
Torello bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torello with a flurry of punches that miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Torello looking to sit in guard and control but De Rothschild gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
De Rothschild preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Mayer De Rothschild dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A solid leg kick lands there for Torello.
Decent striking displayed by Torello there.
De Rothschild fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Torello.
De Rothschild pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Torello throws a body punch but De Rothschild moves out of range.
Torello throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
De Rothschild misses with a low kick as Torello jumps back.
A good leg kick by De Rothschild.
Torello lunges at De Rothschild with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by De Rothschild's hand.
De Rothschild shoots in and bounces Torello off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Torello working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because De Rothschild has passed into half guard!
Torello blocking the ground and pound attempt from De Rothschild.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torello is looking to improve his position.
De Rothschild thows a huge punch but Torello dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
De Rothschild seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Torello does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Torello works his way to full guard. Good work.
De Rothschild postures up.
De Rothschild looking to pass the guard.
Torello looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Rothschild is one step ahead there.
De Rothschild looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. James Mayer De Rothschild wasn't doing enough on the ground.
De Rothschild misses with a body kick.
Torello checks a low kick from De Rothschild.
Torello chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before De Rothschild can pounce on him.
James Torello seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Torello tries to land a leg kick but De Rothschild saw it coming and moves away.
Torello lands with a straight right. De Rothschild didn't see that one coming.
De Rothschild throws a looping overhand right but Torello ducks down to avoid it.
De Rothschild looks for the body kick but Torello saw that one coming.
De Rothschild swings for the body but Torello moves out of range.
De Rothschild throws a sloppy head kick and Torello moves out of range easily.
De Rothschild misses with a body kick.
De Rothschild looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Rothschild pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from De Rothschild - that will leave a mark!
Torello checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
De Rothschild looks for the body kick but Torello saw that one coming.
Torello throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Torello lands a body shot.
Torello misses with a wild body shot.
Torello checks a leg kick.
Torello throws a body punch but De Rothschild moves out of range.
Torello throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Rothschild is looking to land body kicks.
Torello avoids a kick to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Rothschild scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Torello struggling a bit here.
Torello tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but De Rothschild wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Mayer De Rothschild showed his dominance in that final round.
I think De Rothschild 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Mayer De Rothschild!
After winning the bout, James Mayer De Rothschild thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chauncey Silvestre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitch Heisenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heisenberg has chosen Hope and Pray as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Mitch Heisenberg enters the cage!
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153 lbs
32 - 17 - 1 |
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145 lbs
36 - 13 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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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
32 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Chauncey Silvestre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mitch Heisenberg!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silvestre misses with a body shot.
Heisenberg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Heisenberg wants to land a leg kick but Silvestre is out of range.
Heisenberg cracks Silvestre with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Silvestre misses with a straight left.
Silvestre thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Heisenberg.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Silvestre.
Heisenberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Silvestre.
A left lands for Silvestre.
Heisenberg throws a leg kick but Silvestre moved away.
Heisenberg lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Silvestre throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silvestre cracks Heisenberg with a good jab.
Silvestre throws a low kick but it's checked well by Heisenberg.
Heisenberg throws a leg kick that is checked
and Silvestre counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Silvestre is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Heisenberg manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvestre trying to control the action but Heisenberg is working from the bottom.
Heisenberg is looking for a sweep. Silvestre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Heisenberg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Silvestre wants to control but Heisenberg is keeping him busy.
Silvestre thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Heisenberg's head.
Heisenberg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Heisenberg is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heisenberg wants to control but Silvestre is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silvestre pulls his head out easily.
Heisenberg is looking for a sweep. Silvestre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silvestre throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Silvestre thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Heisenberg's head.
Silvestre throws a strike but Heisenberg avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Silvestre trying to control the position from guard on top but Heisenberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Heisenberg wants to stand up but Silvestre is controlling him.
Silvestre wants to control from the top but Heisenberg keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvestre looking to sit in guard and control but Heisenberg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Heisenberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Silvestre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silvestre 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.
Silvestre looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Heisenberg has picked Silvestre up and slammed him! Silvestre can't keep hold of the triangle and Heisenberg manages to pass to side control!
Heisenberg taking a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Silvestre sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Heisenberg lands a few punches from side control.
Silvestre struggling a bit here.
Silvestre is looking for a sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
You can see the frustration on Silvestre's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silvestre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chauncey Silvestre dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A swing and a miss from Silvestre.
A bone on bone clash there as Silvestre blocks the leg kick.
Silvestre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Heisenberg throws a low kick but it's checked well by Silvestre.
Heisenberg checks a low kick from Silvestre.
Silvestre throws out a leg kick but Heisenberg moves out of range and Silvestre only half commits.
Heisenberg throws the left hand but Silvestre avoids the punch easily.
Silvestre throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Heisenberg scores with a head kick.
Heisenberg darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big left from Silvestre misses.
Chauncey Silvestre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heisenberg doesn't manage to clinch there - Silvestre circles away.
Silvestre tries a low kick but Heisenberg avoids it.
Silvestre throws a big shot that misses.
Silvestre misses with a looping right.
Silvestre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silvestre pivots, looking for a leg kick but Heisenberg is out of range and Silvestre settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvestre dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Heisenberg. That did some damage!
Silvestre tries a head kick but it misses.
Silvestre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Heisenberg moves out of range of the strikes.
Heisenberg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silvestre pinned against the cage. Silvestre gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Silvestre tries to land a front kick but Heisenberg steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Heisenberg has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Silvestre.
Heisenberg scoring well with a low kick there.
Silvestre scoring well with a low kick there.
A big right from Silvestre misses.
Heisenberg tries a head kick but it misses.
Silvestre misses with a body kick.
Heisenberg throws a hook to the side of Silvestre's head but Silvestre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silvestre takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Heisenberg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Heisenberg misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Silvestre feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Heisenbergs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Silvestre thows a body shot but no joy.
Silvestre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silvestre misses with a leg kick.
Heisenberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silvestre.
Heisenberg moves out of range of the strikes.
Silvestre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Heisenberg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Heisenberg throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Heisenberg lands an impressive looking overhand right. Silvestre doesn't seem phased though.
An inside leg kick from Heisenberg misses.
Heisenberg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silvestre fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Silvestre checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Heisenberg lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mitch Heisenberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Silvestre is predictable there
so Heisenberg counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Heisenberg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Heisenberg preventing the sweep.
Silvestre is trying to control the position but Heisenberg postures up.
Silvestre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Heisenberg slips nicely into half guard.
Heisenberg moves into full mount! Silvestre won't be happy about that!
Silvestre is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Training Ground, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Heisenberg scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Silvestre?
That's four 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!
Silvestre is trying desperately to improve position.
Heisenberg looking to ground and pound but Silvestre is blocking nicely.
Heisenberg misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Heisenberg scoring with strikes but Silvestre is staying in there.
Heisenberg looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch Heisenberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Heisenberg throws a quick inside leg kick.
Silvestre thows a body kick. Heisenberg tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Silvestre blocks a jab.
Silvestre moves out of range as Heisenberg strikes.
Silvestre blocks a leg kick.
Silvestre throws a nice head kick!
Heisenberg throws a low kick, looking for Silvestre's leg but Silvestre calmly moves out of range.
Silvestre misses with a low kick as Heisenberg jumps back.
Heisenberg throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Heisenberg.
Silvestre fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Heisenberg throws a nice inside leg kick.
Silvestre misses with a hook. Heisenberg ducked under it nicely.
Silvestre throws a jab but it's blocked by Heisenberg.
Heisenberg connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Silvestre's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvestre sizes up Heisenberg with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Heisenberg scores with a leg kick.
Silvestre on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Heisenberg. Heisenberg obviously looking to wear him down.
Heisenberg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silvestre shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Heisenberg lands a slapping body shot.
Heisenberg is looking to chop away at Silvestre's legs.
Silvestre lands with a right hand.
Heisenberg checks a leg kick nicely.
Silvestre fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Heisenberg is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Heisenberg.
Heisenberg misses with a hook. Silvestre ducked under it nicely.
Silvestre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heisenberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Silvestre.
A swing and a miss from Silvestre.
That kick from Heisenberg tenderised Silvestre's leg. Silvestre is trying to keep his angry face on.
Silvestre tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Heisenberg motions for Silvestre to come forward. Heisenberg throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvestre throws a leg kick but Heisenberg checks it.
Silvestre bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Heisenberg takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Silvestre trying to control the position but Heisenberg is working away.
Silvestre misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Silvestre wants to control but Heisenberg is keeping him busy.
Mitch Heisenberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Heisenberg is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Heisenberg bucks up and tries to throw Silvestre off but instead Silvestre has got his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvestre misses with an elbow to the head.
Silvestre struggling to keep hold of the position.
Heisenberg is trying to remain composed but Silvestre is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Silvestre controlling well, preventing Heisenberg from escaping the position.
Silvestre doesn't have the hooks in and Heisenberg manages to turn into his guard.
Silvestre keeping moving, preventing Heisenberg from controlling successfully.
Heisenberg makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Heisenberg slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Heisenberg tries to score with some ground and pound. Silvestre controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silvestre is trying to control Heisenberg's posture but Heisenberg avoids it.
Silvestre manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Silvestre is trying to control but can't.
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!
Silvestre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Heisenberg pulls his head out easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Heisenberg missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mitch Heisenberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Heisenberg has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitch Heisenberg!
Our winner, Mitch Heisenberg, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sergiy Sklyar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sklyar's entrance music is Scarface - No Tears. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22 - 11 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Sergiy Sklyar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barry Allen!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sklyar to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sklyar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sklyar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sklyar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Allen looking for a sweep. Not yet Allen, not yet.
Sklyar throws an elbow that misses. Allen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sklyar's guard. Nice move by Allen!
Sklyar keeping moving, preventing Allen from controlling successfully.
Allen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sklyar looking to control.
Sklyar manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Allen holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Sklyar tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Allen wants to control but Sklyar is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Sklyar there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Allen is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Sklyar landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sklyar pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Sklyar there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Sklyar working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sklyar landing strikes from the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sklyar postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Allen looks a forlorn figure.
We've been hearing that Sklyar has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sklyar thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Sklyar thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Sklyar misses with a head shot.
Sklyar is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Allen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sklyar looking to ground and pound but Allen is blocking nicely.
Sklyar looking to finish with strikes here!
Allen is looking to get to half guard.
Sklyar breaks from Allen's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Sklyar putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sklyar 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sklyar looking to finish Allen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Allen!
Allen holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Sklyar tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Allen tries to lock up and control but Sklyar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sklyar looking to ground and pound but Allen is blocking nicely.
Allen avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sklyar.
Allen is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Sklyar landing shots from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Allen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sklyar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sklyar is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Allen!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergiy Sklyar dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Crunch! Sklyar slams his shin into Allen's torso.
Sklyar throws a hook but Allen blocks it.
Allen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A clash of legs there as Sklyar blocks the low kick.
Allen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sklyar swings for the body but Allen moves out of range.
Sklyar tries to work over Allen's front leg with a kick but Allen checks it.
Sklyar works over Allen's head and body with a nice combination.
Allen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Allen misses with a jab to the body
and Sklyar counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sklyar with a nice head shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sklyar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Allen controlling Sklyar's posture.
Sklyar landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sklyar tries to free his leg and advance position but Allen is retaining full guard.
Sergiy Sklyar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sklyar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sklyar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Allen is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sklyar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sklyar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sklyar postures up in Allen's guard and throws a big left but Allen blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sklyar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sklyar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sklyar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Allen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Allen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sklyar is looking to work some ground and pound but Allen has wrist control.
Sklyar wants to control from the top but Allen keeps moving.
Sklyar preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen managing to control the position.
Sklyar throws a big right hand that misses.
Allen is trying to control the position but Sklyar postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sklyar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sklyar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sklyar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Allen is keeping the position for now.
Sklyar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sklyar wants to pass the guard but Allen is keeping the position.
Sklyar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Allen is pulling down on Sklyar's head to control his posture.
Allen keeping moving, preventing Sklyar from controlling successfully.
Allen is controlling Sklyar's posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Allen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sklyar's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergiy Sklyar dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A bone on bone clash there as Allen blocks the leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Allen as Sklyar shoots in.
Allen slips a straight right by Sklyar.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Sklyar here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Allen throws out a loose jab but Sklyar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sklyar.
Sklyar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Allen is predictable there
and Sklyar counters with a takedown into side control.
Sklyar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Allen can do to turn this around?
Allen parries the strikes from Sklyar easily there. Sklyar is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Allen to escape.
Sklyar landing a few strikes.
Sklyar scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Allen to see if he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sklyar scoring with punches and elbows.
Allen pushes Sklyar away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sklyar gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Allen taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sklyar creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Allen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sklyar is trying to ground and pound but Allen uses the momentary lack of control by Sklyar to regain half guard.
Sklyar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sklyar throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Allen to regain full guard.
Allen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sklyar.
Sklyar throwing strikes from guard but Allen blocks nicely.
Sklyar postures up in Allen's guard and throws a big left but Allen blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sklyar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sklyar wants to control from the top but Allen keeps moving.
Barry Allen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sklyar throws a strike but Allen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sklyar trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen tries to stand but Sklyar is controlling from the bottom.
Sklyar has his hands on Allen's head, controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sergiy Sklyar wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Allen throws a shot from downtown. Sklyar moves away and avoids it.
Sklyar checks the leg kick nicely there.
Allen scores with a body shot.
Allen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sklyar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Allen. Sklyar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Sklyar.
Sklyar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Allen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sklyar under the eye.
Allen misses with a looping right.
Allen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sklyar lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Allen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Allen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Sklyar. That's going to slow Allen down.
Sklyar drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sklyar throws a big elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sklyar throwing strikes from guard but Allen blocks nicely.
Sklyar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergiy Sklyar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sklyar, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergiy Sklyar!
Sergiy Sklyar took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Drunk sliders = win fight'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Kravinoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sinuhe Egyptian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Egyptian has chosen Egyptian Entrance Song as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergei Kravinoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
53 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sinuhe Egyptian!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kravinoff loads up on a big right hand but Egyptian slips the punch.
Kravinoff misses the jab.
Kravinoff has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu in the buildup to the fight.
Egyptian throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That kick from Kravinoff tenderised Egyptian's leg. Egyptian is trying to keep his angry face on.
Egyptian lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kravinoff lands a lovely overhand right.
Kravinoff tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Egyptian moves forwards but Kravinoff connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Egyptian motions for Kravinoff to come forward. Egyptian throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kravinoff thumps Egyptian with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kravinoff pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kravinoff throws a hook but Egyptian blocks it.
Egyptian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Egyptian moves out of range of the strikes.
Egyptian throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kravinoff counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Still in half guard, Kravinoff seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egyptian is looking for a sweep. Kravinoff is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kravinoff is looking to advance position but Egyptian won't allow it.
Egyptian is controlling Kravinoff's trapped leg to prevent Kravinoff from advancing to side control.
Kravinoff not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kravinoff stalling.
Kravinoff trying to control from half guard but Egyptian is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kravinoff throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Egyptian lands a nice looking body kick.
Egyptian avoids the head kick by Kravinoff.
A chopping leg kick lands by Egyptian.
Good shot there by Kravinoff.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kravinoff throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Egyptian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Egyptian throws a leg kick that misses.
Egyptian throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Egyptian misses with a low kick as Kravinoff jumps back.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Egyptian 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 Kravinoff has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kravinoff and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sergei Kravinoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Egyptian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kravinoff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Egyptian.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian tries to land a front kick but Kravinoff steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Egyptian thuds a left hand into Kravinoff's body.
Kravinoff misses with a body kick.
Nice sprawl there from Egyptian as Kravinoff shoots in.
Egyptian tried to score with a low kick but Kravinoff checks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Egyptian.
Egyptian misses with a low kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Egyptian. Kravinoff shrugs it off though.
Egyptian takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Egyptian misses with a leg kick.
A low kick from Kravinoff is predictable there
and Egyptian counters with a slapping leg kick.
Egyptian stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Kravinoff misses the target.
Egyptian lands a glancing blow to the side of Kravinoff's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Egyptian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kravinoff's sensitive parts.
Egyptian lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Egyptian has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Kravinoff checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Egyptian tries to work over Kravinoff's front leg with a kick but Kravinoff checks it.
Egyptian throws out a leg kick but Kravinoff moves out of range and Egyptian only half commits.
Kravinoff throws a wild body kick that Egyptian sees coming a mile off.
Kravinoff looks to score with a jab to the body but Egyptian is just out of range.
Kravinoff misses with a leg kick.
Kravinoff throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kravinoff shoots in and drives through. Egyptian sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Kravinoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kravinoff takes a swing at Egyptian's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Egyptian uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kravinoff has time to react.
Kravinoff is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Egyptian.
Sinuhe Egyptian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Egyptian scores with a push kick.
Egyptian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kravinoff has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sergei Kravinoff will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Egyptian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kravinoff throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kravinoff lands a jab to the head.
Egyptian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Egyptian.
Kravinoff throws a leg kick
and Egyptian makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kravinoff gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Egyptian counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kravinoff takes a swing at Egyptian's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kravinoff sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Egyptian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Egyptian lands with a kick to the temple. Kravinoff shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Sergei Kravinoff has been cut.
Egyptian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An inside leg kick from Kravinoff misses.
Egyptian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kravinoff.
Egyptian uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Kravinoff there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Egyptian looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kravinoff goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kravinoff on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Egyptian misses with a low kick.
Kravinoff is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Egyptian throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kravinoff throws a jab when Egyptian was well out of range.
Kravinoff looks to throw a body kick
and Egyptian makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kravinoff really felt that one!
Nice straight punches there by Egyptian. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Egyptian.
Good exchange - Egyptian coming out on top.
A combination from Kravinoff does no damage.
Egyptian throws a jab when Kravinoff was well out of range.
Kravinoff misses with a body shot.
Kravinoff checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A thudding body kick lands there by Kravinoff!
A head kick misses from Egyptian.
Egyptian walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kravinoff.
Egyptian throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kravinoff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Egyptian was well out of range. Poor timing from Kravinoff.
A chopping leg kick lands by Egyptian.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Egyptian.
Kravinoff throws a head kick that half lands.
Egyptian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Egyptian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kravinoff throws out the jab.
A big right from Kravinoff misses.
Kravinoff walks into a straight right hand from Egyptian.
Sinuhe Egyptian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Egyptian lands with a hook. Kravinoff tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kravinoff misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kravinoff throws a body punch but Egyptian moves out of range.
Egyptian misses with a looping left.
Kravinoff shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Egyptian as he jumps to the side.
Egyptian lands with a kick to the temple. Kravinoff shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Egyptian misses with an uppercut. Kravinoff saw that one coming.
Kravinoff slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kravinoff blocks the body kick.
A low kick from Kravinoff is predictable there
and Egyptian counters with a nice uppercut.
Kravinoff is looking to score with low kicks.
Egyptian motions for Kravinoff to come forward. Egyptian throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Egyptian throws a solid leg kick but Kravinoff takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Egyptian.
Egyptian misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kravinoff throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kravinoff throws out a loose jab but Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Egyptian throws the kick towards the body but Kravinoff avoids it.
Kravinoff swings widly with a right hand
and Egyptian counters with a nice body kick.
Kravinoff looks to score with a jab to the body but Egyptian is just out of range.
Egyptian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kravinoff fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Egyptian checks it well.
Kravinoff on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kravinoff swings for the body but Egyptian moves out of range.
Kravinoff connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kravinoff throws a hook to the side of Egyptian's head but Egyptian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Egyptian uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kravinoff has time to react.
Kravinoff uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Egyptian has time to react.
Egyptian lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sinuhe Egyptian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sergei Kravinoff's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Egyptian looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kravinoff.
Kravinoff will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kravinoff will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Egyptian throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kravinoff lands with a kick to the ribs.
Egyptian tries to score with a low kick but Kravinoff moves his leg out of the way.
Egyptian swinging wildly here.
Egyptian feints and then cracks Kravinoff's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kravinoff down.
Egyptian misses with a low kick.
Kravinoff looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kravinoff misses with an uppercut
and Egyptian makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kravinoff swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kravinoff has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Egyptian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kravinoff throws out a leg kick but Egyptian moves out of range and Kravinoff only half commits.
Kravinoff checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kravinoff misses with a looping right.
Kravinoff checks a leg kick.
Egyptian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Egyptian throws a head kick but Kravinoff moves out of range.
Egyptian moves out of range as Kravinoff strikes.
Kravinoff throws out a leg kick but Egyptian moves out of range and Kravinoff only half commits.
Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kravinoff.
Egyptian feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kravinoff's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian scores with a nice strike.
Egyptian throws a nice looking combination but Kravinoff bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jab, jab by Egyptian - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kravinoff blocks the body kick.
Egyptian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Egyptian lands an overhand right.
Kravinoff throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kravinoff fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Egyptian has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Egyptian misses with a low kick.
Egyptian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Egyptian motions for Kravinoff to come forward. Egyptian throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kravinoff blocks the body kick.
Egyptian moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Egyptian.
Good shot there by Egyptian.
Egyptian throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kravinoff fails to land with a series of punches.
Kravinoff throws a hook to the side of Egyptian's head but Egyptian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Egyptian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Egyptian!
Egyptian tries to score with a low kick but Kravinoff moves his leg out of the way.
Kravinoff throws a hook but Egyptian avoids it easily.
Kravinoff throws a body punch but Egyptian moves out of range.
Kravinoff with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kravinoff takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kravinoff misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kravinoff throws a leg kick but Egyptian checks it.
Kravinoff takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Egyptian takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A telegraphed right hand from Kravinoff misses the target.
Kravinoff avoids the body shot from Egyptian.
Egyptian pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kravinoff is out of range and Egyptian settles back down.
Egyptian looks for the body kick but Kravinoff saw that one coming.
Egyptian cracks the inside of Kravinoff's front leg.
Kravinoff looks to score with a jab to the body but Egyptian is just out of range.
Egyptian feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kravinoff's calf.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kravinoff lands a jab to the nose.
Kravinoff takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kravinoff ducks under a wild hook from Egyptian.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sinuhe Egyptian really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergei Kravinoff's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Egyptian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kravinoff.
Kravinoff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Egyptian manages to avoid it.
Kravinoff misses with a leg kick
and Egyptian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Egyptian connects with an inside leg kick.
Kravinoff avoids a kick to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kravinoff is defended easily by Egyptian.
Kravinoff takes a swing at Egyptian's ribcage but misses.
Kravinoff looks to land a combination but Egyptian avoids it well.
Kravinoff has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Egyptian.
Kravinoff throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kravinoff takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Egyptian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kravinoff is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Egyptian.
Egyptian throws a leg kick but Kravinoff moved away.
Egyptian moves out of range of the body kick from Kravinoff.
Kravinoff is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Egyptian.
Egyptian misses with a leg kick.
Kravinoff takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kravinoff steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Egyptian.
Some bone on bone action there as Egyptian checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Good exchange - Egyptian coming out on top.
A nice leg kick lands there from Egyptian.
Kravinoff digs a good body shot into Egyptian's ribs.
Kravinoff wants to land a leg kick but Egyptian is out of range.
Egyptian thuds his right hand into Kravinoff's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kravinoff moves out of range as Egyptian throws a body kick.
Kravinoff lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Egyptian motions for Kravinoff to come forward. Egyptian throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Egyptian misses with a hook
and Kravinoff counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Egyptian is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Egyptian has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kravinoff is working away from the top position though.
Egyptian is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Egyptian is refusing to be controlled, as Kravinoff sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kravinoff sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Egyptian defending well though.
Kravinoff trying to control from half guard but Egyptian is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Egyptian has hold of Kravinoff's hands but Kravinoff slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kravinoff is keen to just control but Egyptian is a slippery customer.
Egyptian tries to roll over but Kravinoff keeps him under control.
Egyptian avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kravinoff.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kravinoff throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kravinoff not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Egyptian trying to control here.
Kravinoff is looking for a kimura but Egyptian is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kravinoff to get the leverage.
Egyptian holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Egyptian is looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Egyptian trying to control but Kravinoff postures up.
Kravinoff is pressing down on Egyptian's thigh, looking to free his foot. Egyptian is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Sergei Kravinoff will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sergei Kravinoff's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Kravinoff will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kravinoff throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kravinoff throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Egyptian's waist but Egyptian gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kravinoff off to one side.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Egyptian 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 Kravinoff has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kravinoff and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kravinoff gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Egyptian counters with a slapping leg kick.
Egyptian on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kravinoff throws out a leg kick but Egyptian moves out of range and Kravinoff only half commits.
Horrible takedown by Kravinoff or perhaps it was just good defense by Egyptian which made him look bad.
Kravinoff takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Egyptian throws a right and a left that both miss.
A lazy left from Egyptian finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kravinoff stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Egyptian.
Egyptian avoids a kick to the body.
Kravinoff looks for the body kick but Egyptian saw that one coming.
Kravinoff looks for the body kick but Egyptian saw that one coming.
Egyptian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kravinoff.
Egyptian connects with a solid leg kick.
Egyptian scores with a leg kick.
Egyptian moves out of range of the body kick from Kravinoff.
Kravinoff looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Egyptian paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Egyptian attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kravinoff misses with a wild body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kravinoff.
Egyptian moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kravinoff.
Egyptian is looking to land body kicks.
Kravinoff throws out a loose jab but Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Egyptian lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Egyptian thows a leg kick but Kravinoff checks it
so Kravinoff counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Egyptian wants to sweep but no luck.
Kravinoff 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.
Kravinoff throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Egyptian works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Egyptian looking to control.
Egyptian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kravinoff forces his way into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kravinoff connects with a nice short shot to Egyptian's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kravinoff prevents Egyptian from improving his position.
Kravinoff trying to control the action but Egyptian is working from the bottom.
Kravinoff thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kravinoff is looking to advance position but Egyptian won't allow it.
Kravinoff is trying to control. Egyptian wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sergei Kravinoff.
Kravinoff on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Egyptian throws an overhand right that lands on Kravinoff's shoulder, as Kravinoff tries to avoid the shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kravinoff!
Kravinoff throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Egyptian throws a leg kick but Kravinoff sees it coming and checks it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Egyptian just misses with a punch to the body.
Kravinoff misses with an attempted mid kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Egyptian.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Kravinoff showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kravinoff 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sinuhe Egyptian!
Sinuhe Egyptian looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I really didnt think I could win this one. One more fight to go.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yang Tao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eiji Kawashima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tao might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Carl Douglas - Kung Fu Fighting. 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 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yang Tao!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eiji Kawashima!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tao throws a leg kick which misses Kawashima's front leg but catches the back leg as Kawashima tries to avoid it.
Tao scores with a jab. Kawashima acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tao swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kawashima misses with a kick to the body.
Tao throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kawashima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kawashima throws a head kick but Tao moves out of range.
Tao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kawashima.
Tao scores with a kick to the body.
Kawashima scores with a decent looking hook.
Kawashima misses the shot to the body.
Kawashima throws a lazy right hand but Tao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kawashima was well out of range. Poor timing from Tao.
Kawashima moves out of range of the body kick.
Tao fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kawashima is out of range.
An inside leg kick from Tao misses.
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!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tao - that will leave a mark!
Kawashima moves out of range as Tao throws a body kick.
Kawashima has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tao.
Tao scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawashima misses with an uppercut
and Tao counters with a low kick, right behind Kawashima 's knee.
Tao checks a leg kick.
Tao has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Homunculus Alembic in the buildup to the fight.
Tao pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kawashima takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tao lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Eiji Kawashima has been cut.
Kawashima throws out a leg kick but Tao moves out of range and Kawashima only half commits.
Kawashima moves away from the strike by Tao.
Kawashima checks a leg kick.
Kawashima moves out of range as Tao throws a body kick.
A leg kick checked by Tao.
Tao slips under a jab.
Kawashima uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tao.
Kawashima lands with a nice body punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tao, as that shot connected.
Yang Tao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tao throws a front kick aimed at Kawashima's knee but Kawashima avoids it well.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tao crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kawashima - the referee stops the clock and Tao gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kawashima. Tao manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kawashima tries to land a front kick but Tao steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tao misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tao attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tao misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tao looks to land a body kick but Kawashima moved away.
Kawashima throws a hook to the side of Tao's head but Tao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kawashima throws a lazy right hand but Tao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kawashima moves out of range as Tao strikes.
Tao slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tao lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kawashima moves out of range of the body kick.
Kawashima takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kawashima is looking to slow Tao down with leg kicks.
Tao misses the shot to the body.
Tao blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tao misses with a low kick as Kawashima jumps back.
A shot to the liver by Kawashima. Beautiful body shot.
Kawashima throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tao.
Kawashima with a hook.
Tao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kawashima.
A slow jab from Kawashima misses its intended target.
Tao misses with a hook
and Kawashima counters with a good low kick that Tao was not able to check.
Tao misses with a body shot.
Kawashima throws out a loose jab but Tao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tao connects with a looping right hand.
Tao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A low kick from Kawashima is predictable there
and Tao counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kawashima's knee momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tao is looking to land body kicks.
Kawashima motions for Tao to come forward. Kawashima throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tao throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kawashima.
Tao fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tao!
Tao looks to score with a jab to the body but Kawashima is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Tao.
Tao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kawashima takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tao swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kawashima throws a hook but Tao blocks it.
Kawashima thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tao scores with a hook.
Tao scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kawashima crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tao - the referee stops the clock and Kawashima gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tao. Kawashima manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kawashima lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yang Tao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eiji Kawashima's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tao gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kawashima connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tao looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kawashima.
Kawashima jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tao lands with an uppercut that bounces Kawashima off the cage and back into range.
Kawashima takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Tao.
Kawashima takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kawashima digs a good hook to Tao's body.
Tao misses with a wild body shot.
Tao is looking to score with low kicks.
Kawashima takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kawashima lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kawashima.
Kawashima thows a body shot but no joy.
Tao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kawashima throws out the jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kawashima in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawashima throws a hook to the side of Tao's head but Tao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kawashima has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tao.
Tao lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tao moves out of range as Kawashima strikes.
Kawashima throws out a loose jab but Tao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good shot there by Tao.
Tao is looking to land body kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tao 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 Kawashima has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kawashima and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice body punch from Tao.
Tao scores with a leg kick.
Kawashima jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A cross from Tao lands.
Kawashima blocks a jab.
Tao lands a nice shot that snaps Kawashima's head back.
Tao scores with a nice body kick.
Tao digs a good hook to Kawashima's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Kawashima.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawashima swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tao counters with a left to the body.
Tao scores with a nice head shot.
Kawashima avoids a kick to the body.
Tao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kawashima.
Tao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kawashima's head backwards.
Tao is looking to slow Kawashima down with leg kicks.
Tao takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tao thows a leg kick but Kawashima checks it
and Kawashima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tao feints and then cracks Kawashima's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kawashima down.
Tao throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kawashima misses with a body kick.
Kawashima throws a hook but Tao blocks it.
Tao scores with a jab to the body.
Tao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kawashima. That did some damage!
Kawashima throws an overhand right that lands on Tao's shoulder, as Tao tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tao connects with a nice looking jab.
Tao pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kawashima is out of range and Tao settles back down.
Tao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kawashima.
Kawashima takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tao.
Kawashima misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice cross by Kawashima.
Kawashima looks for the body kick but Tao saw that one coming.
Tao swings for the body but Kawashima moves out of range.
Kawashima lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kawashima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tao moves away.
Tao throws a body punch but Kawashima moves out of range.
No joy there for Kawashima, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kawashima's calf.
Tao throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tao avoids the head kick by Kawashima.
Tao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tao throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kawashima connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tao moves out of range of the body kick from Kawashima.
Kawashima's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kawashima looks to throw the jab but Tao is out of range.
Kawashima misses with a low kick as Tao jumps back.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tao - that will leave a mark!
Kawashima throws a body punch but Tao moves out of range.
Kawashima on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tao throws a lazy right hand but Kawashima sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tao feints and then cracks Kawashima's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kawashima down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tao throws a solid leg kick but Kawashima takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tao.
Tao throws a low kick, looking for Kawashima's leg but Kawashima calmly moves out of range.
Tao fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kawashima is out of range.
Tao lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yang Tao dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eiji Kawashima's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tao misses with a lunging right hand
and Kawashima connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tao connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kawashima momentarily.
Tao swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kawashima throws a body kick that misses.
Kawashima defending well as Tao loads up on a big left hand.
Yang Tao is winning the standup battle so far.
Kawashima takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kawashima tries to work over Tao's front leg with a kick but Tao checks it.
Tao throws a leg kick but Kawashima checks it.
Tao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kawashima looks to score with a jab to the body but Tao is just out of range.
Kawashima throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kawashima lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kawashima misses the shot to the body.
Tao is looking to land body kicks.
Kawashima pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A good leg kick by Tao.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tao throws a leg kick that misses.
Tao throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tao defending well as Kawashima loads up on a big left hand.
Tao misses with a straight left.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tao.
Tao throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kawashima.
Tao throws a solid leg kick but Kawashima takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tao.
Kawashima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tao chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kawashima can pounce on him.
Tao moves out of range of the body kick from Kawashima.
Kawashima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tao throws a wild body kick that Kawashima sees coming a mile off.
Tao scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawashima throws a shot from downtown. Tao moves away and avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tao.
Kawashima avoids a kick to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kawashima might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Tao has got the better of the exchanges.
Tao throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tao misses with a body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tao.
Tao keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tao's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kawashima under the eye.
Tao tries to score with a low kick but Kawashima moves his leg out of the way.
Tao throws a leg kick but Kawashima moved away.
Tao shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tao wants to land a leg kick but Kawashima is out of range.
Kawashima just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawashima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tao was well out of range. Poor timing from Kawashima.
A bone on bone clash there as Kawashima blocks the leg kick.
A left lands for Kawashima.
Kawashima on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tao lands a jab.
Tao connects with a crisp jab.
Kawashima takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tao scores with a spinning back kick!
Kawashima jabs Tao right on the nose. Tao blinks but takes it well.
Tao throws a push kick but Kawashima slaps the foot to one side.
Tao checks the leg kick.
Tao avoids the body shot from Kawashima.
Tao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kawashima.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawashima throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kawashima lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, jab by Tao - just one landing.
Kawashima lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kawashima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tao was well out of range. Poor timing from Kawashima.
Tao throws a leg kick
letting Kawashima counter with a right hand.
Kawashima feints and then cracks Tao's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tao down.
Tao fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kawashima checks it well.
Tao throws a low kick but Kawashima moves out of range easily.
Kawashima takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tao loads up on a big right hand but Kawashima slips the punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tao tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kawashima is able to avoid easily.
Tao tests Kawashima's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tao cracks the inside of Kawashima's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yang Tao clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Eiji Kawashima's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tao throws a solid leg kick but Kawashima takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tao.
Kawashima tries a low kick but Tao avoids it.
Tao throws a leg kick but Kawashima sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tao lands with a hook. Kawashima tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Good work by Kawashima as he checks the leg kick.
Tao scores with a shot to the body.
Tao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kawashima uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tao.
Tao lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tao misses the shot to the body.
Tao slips a jab from Kawashima.
A clash of legs there as Tao blocks the low kick.
Tao lands a nice shot to the body.
Tao throws a leg kick but Kawashima sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawashima checks a low kick from Tao.
Kawashima moves out of range of the body kick from Tao.
Tao throws a leg kick but Kawashima sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kawashima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tao.
Tao pushes Kawashima away with a front kick.
Tao scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kawashima. Tao does a little dance to reset his feet.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tao!
Tao throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kawashima moves out of range as Tao throws a body kick.
Kawashima moves out of range of the body kick.
Kawashima blocks the body kick.
Tao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kawashima's calf.
Kawashima throws a jab but it's blocked by Tao.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tao misses with a looping left.
Kawashima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kawashima checks a leg kick.
Kawashima lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Some bone on bone action there as Tao checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tao throws a leg kick but Kawashima sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Both fighters circling a little - Tao finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tao scores with a spinning back kick!
Kawashima bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tao misses with an uppercut. Kawashima saw that one coming.
Tao scores with a hook.
Tao walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tao tries to score with a low kick but Kawashima moves his leg out of the way.
Tao defending well as Kawashima loads up on a big left hand.
Tao misses with an uppercut. Kawashima saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tao wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tao lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kawashima staying out of range there.
Kawashima pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tao moves out of range of the strikes.
Tao connects with a nice looking jab.
Tao misses with an uppercut. Kawashima saw that one coming.
Kawashima scores with a push kick.
Tao chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kawashima can pounce on him.
A bone on bone clash there as Kawashima blocks the leg kick.
Kawashima misses with a hook.
Tao looks for the body kick but Kawashima saw that one coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tao.
Tao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kawashima moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawashima thows a body shot but no joy.
Kawashima slips a jab from Tao.
Kawashima has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tao misses with a straight left.
Tao cracks Kawashima with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tao blocks the body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kawashima.
Tao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kawashima.
Tao avoids a kick to the body.
A big right from Kawashima misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tao - that will leave a mark!
Kawashima connects with a solid leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kawashima thows a body shot but no joy.
Tao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kawashima on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yang Tao had his way with Eiji Kawashima in that round.
The cut man is working on Eiji Kawashima's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kawashima.
Crunch! Tao slams his shin into Kawashima's torso.
Kawashima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tao throws a low kick, looking for Kawashima's leg but Kawashima calmly moves out of range.
Tao connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kawashima thows a body shot but no joy.
Tao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Kawashima blocks the leg kick.
Tao finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kawashima is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tao.
Tao takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kawashima.
Kawashima scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tao tests Kawashima's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kawashima avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawashima lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tao doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A low kick from Tao is predictable there
and Kawashima connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kawashima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kawashima throws a leg kick that misses.
Kawashima checks a leg kick nicely.
Tao slips under a jab from Kawashima.
Kawashima takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kawashima stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tao.
Tao stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tao avoids the head kick by Kawashima.
Kawashima checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawashima misses with a body shot.
Kawashima is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
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!
Tao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kawashima. Tao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tao wants to land a leg kick but Kawashima is out of range.
Tao is looking to score with low kicks.
A clash of legs there as Kawashima blocks the low kick.
Kawashima ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kawashima misses with a left hand
and Tao finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Kawashima on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tao catches Kawashima with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tao throws a body kick that misses.
Eiji Kawashima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tao takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Tao tenderised Kawashima's leg. Kawashima is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kawashima lands with a hook. Tao tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kawashima takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tao misses with a leg kick.
Kawashima takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tao takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kawashima fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tao pushes Kawashima away with a front kick.
Tao throws a wild body kick that Kawashima sees coming a mile off.
Kawashima fails to land with a series of punches.
Kawashima is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice straight punches there by Tao. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tao.
Tao throws a push kick but Kawashima slaps the foot to one side.
Tao works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kawashima is rocked!
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!
Kawashima takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kawashima is still on wobbly legs! Can Tao finish him?
Tao is looking to score with low kicks.
Tao lands a right hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Kawashima. Those never looked like landing.
Tao tries to land a front kick but Kawashima steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tao swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kawashima counters with a good low kick that Tao was not able to check.
Tao looks to land a combination. Kawashima sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kawashima moves away.
Tao connects with a leg kick. Kawashima looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kawashima throws a jab but it's blocked by Tao.
Tao throws a hook to the side of Kawashima's head but Kawashima sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tao throws a low kick but Kawashima moves out of range easily.
Kawashima throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tao slips under a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yang Tao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tao has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yang Tao!
Yang Tao retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Yang Tao, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scotty Bennet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luivel Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romero has chosen Don Omar - Danza Kuduro ft. Lucenzo as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scotty Bennet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Luivel Romero!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Romero 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.
Romero misses with a low kick as Bennet jumps back.
Nice uppercut lands for Romero. That snapped Bennet's head back.
Bennet with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Romero to score with a decent uppercut.
Romero drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bennet is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Romero off and has taken his back!
Romero trying to get back to his feet but Bennet is in full control for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Bennet is now in side control.
Bennet working the head and body with strikes.
Romero parries the strikes from Bennet easily there. Bennet is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Romero to escape.
Romero is trying to buck Bennet off.
Bennet landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero is trying to buck Bennet off.
Bennet wants to lay and pray for a moment but Romero keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The strikes coming from Bennet are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero defending against the ground and pound.
Bennet fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Romero is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Bennet in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bennet creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Romero sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Bennet.
Bennet sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Romero is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bennet in side control, throwing shots but Romero defends.
Bennet working the strikes but Romero uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Romero wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scotty Bennet dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A head kick misses from Romero.
Bennet takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Romero swings for the body but Bennet moves out of range.
Romero punishes Bennet's body with a nice straight punch.
Luivel Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennet avoids the body shot from Romero.
Romero looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Romero throws a head kick but Bennet moves out of range.
Romero shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bennet but Bennet pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bennet tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Donk. Romero catches Bennet right on the button with a cross.
Bennet tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bennet gets in close and tags Romero with a short punch that almost sends Romero to the mat! Oh Romero is in big trouble! He turns his back on Bennet, trying to create some distance but Bennet rushes him, striking wildly and Romero goes down! The referee tackles Bennet into the cage to end the fight! Bennet is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scotty Bennet!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Scotty Bennet waved his t-shirt featuring Reaper Combatwear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brick Tires (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Nolan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nolan has chosen Down - Stone the Crow as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brick Tires!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Christian Nolan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tires misses the shot to the body.
Christian Nolan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nolan avoids the body shot from Tires.
Tires delivers a nice body kick.
Good work by Tires as he checks the leg kick.
Tires feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nolan's calf.
Nolan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nolan thuds a left hand into Tires's body.
Tires tries to clinch up.
Tires tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nolan was well out of range. Poor timing from Tires.
Tires with a hook.
Tires fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nolan manages to avoid it.
Tires scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tires tries to clinch there but Nolan circles away.
Nolan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tires just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nolan throws a sloppy head kick and Tires moves out of range easily.
Nolan throws out a leg kick but Tires moves out of range and Nolan only half commits.
Tires connects with a solid leg kick.
Tires scores with a hook to the body. Nolan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nolan misses the shot to the body.
Nolan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tires. Tires obviously looking to wear him down.
Nolan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nolan 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.
Tires with a nice cross.
It looks like Christian Nolan has been cut.
Nolan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nolan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nolan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tires keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nolan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tires fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nolan manages to avoid it.
Tires 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.
Tires avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tires takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nolan tries a head kick but it misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tires.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tires.
Tires moves out of range of the strikes.
Nolan thumps Tires with a low kick.
Nolan lands a jab to the head.
Tires looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tires throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nolan lands a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nolan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tires.
Nolan throws a body kick that misses.
Tires misses with an uppercut. Nolan saw that one coming.
Tires misses with a wild combination.
Nolan connects with a crisp jab.
Nolan swings for the body but Tires moves out of range.
Tires blocks the body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Tires.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nolan.
Nolan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Tires has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nolan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tires.
Nolan misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tires throws a head kick that misses.
Tires misses with a low kick.
Tires misses with a low kick as Nolan jumps back.
Nolan connects with a body shot.
Tires needs to keep his hands up - Nolan had a free shot at his head there.
Nice shot by Nolan.
Tires misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nolan.
Nolan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tires checks a low kick from Nolan.
Tires tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tires jabs at Nolan's body.
A swing and a miss from Nolan.
Nolan digs a good body shot into Tires's ribs.
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 Brick Tires will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Christian Nolan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tires misses with a looping right.
Nolan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tires was well out of range. Poor timing from Nolan.
Tires fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Tires.
Nolan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tires under the eye.
Nolan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tires manages to avoid it.
Nolan throws a good cross that connects.
Nolan throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick from Tires misses.
Tires tries to clinch but Nolan moves away
and Nolan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tires is looking to wear down Nolan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tires throws a body punch but Nolan moves out of range.
Nolan throws a leg kick but Tires sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nolan lands a nice hook to Tires's body. Tires takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nolan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nolan throws a body kick that misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nolan.
It looks like Brick Tires has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Tires misses the target.
Nolan thows a leg kick but Tires checks it
and Tires connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nolan checks a leg kick.
Tires lands a jab to Nolan's midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Nolan misses the target.
Tires takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nolan defending well as Tires loads up on a big left hand.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Nolan. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Nolan connects with a crisp jab.
Tires uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nolan.
Nolan cracks Tires with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Nolan.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Nolan in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nolan works the jab nicely.
Tires doesn't manage to clinch there - Nolan circles away.
Nolan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nolan connects with a crisp jab.
Tires moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nolan misses with a hook. Tires ducked under it nicely.
Tires throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nolan misses with a hook to the body
and Tires makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tires ducks under a wild hook from Nolan.
Tires ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nolan moves away.
Nolan scores with a nice strike.
Nolan just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tires lands a nice hook to Nolan's body. Nolan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nolan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nolan takes one to the side of the head.
Tires misses with a low kick.
Tires is looking to score with low kicks.
Nolan throws an overhand right that lands on Tires's shoulder, as Tires tries to avoid the shot.
Nolan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nolan feints and then cracks Tires's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tires down.
A good leg kick by Nolan.
Nolan scores with a hook to the body. Tires takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab from Nolan.
Tires tries to work over Nolan's front leg with a kick but Nolan checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tires throws a leg kick but Nolan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nolan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nolan scores with a jab to the body.
Nolan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nolan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tires's head backwards.
Tires uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nolan.
Tires swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nolan motions for Tires to come forward. Nolan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tires bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nolan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nolan scores with a leg kick.
Nolan lands a body shot.
Tires tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Nolan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nolan scores with a sloppy right hand. Tires should have avoided that one.
Nolan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nolan misses with a low kick as Tires jumps back.
Nolan looks to land a left hand but Tires moved out of range nicely.
Tires takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tires throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tires tries to clinch up.
Nolan scores with a leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tires might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tires throws a leg kick that misses.
Nolan misses with a body shot
and Tires counters with a right hand to the body.
Nolan scores with a nice strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tires drops his hands momentarily and Nolan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tires tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nolan scores with a jab to the body.
Nolan looks for the body kick but Tires saw that one coming.
Nolan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nolan scores with a hook.
Tires looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nolan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tires manages to avoid it.
Tires misses with an uppercut
and Nolan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nolan misses with a hook to the body
and Tires counters with a big head kick but Nolan shrugs it off.
Nolan cracks Tires with an open hand slap.
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!
Nolan looks to land a left hand but Tires moved out of range nicely.
Nolan lands with a slapping head kick.
Tires tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tires thuds a left hand into Nolan's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nolan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nolan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tires throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nolan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nolan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nolan scores with the left hand. Tires knows he should have avoided that one.
Nolan wants to land a leg kick but Tires is out of range.
Nolan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tires ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nolan moves away.
Nolan swings for the body but Tires moves out of range.
Nolan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nolan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tires throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tires checks a leg kick nicely.
Nolan thuds his right hand into Tires's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tires misses with a low kick.
Tires throws a leg kick but Nolan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nolan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice defenses there by Nolan.
Tires tries to clinch up
and Nolan counters by clinching up.
Nolan scores with a shot to the side of Tires's head.
Nolan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nolan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nolan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nolan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tires.
Tires lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nolan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nolan blocks an uppercut.
Tires lands with a right to the head.
Tires lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nolan backwards.
Nolan missing with knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tires has a couple of punches blocked by Nolan.
Nolan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nolan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nolan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tires prevents a body shot from Nolan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A shot in the inside from Tires.
Nolan tries to throw a body punch but Tires avoids it by throwing Nolan back against the cage.
Tires has a couple of punches blocked by Nolan.
Tires tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Nolan really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tires misses with a wild body shot.
Nolan misses with a body kick.
Nolan tries a low kick but Tires avoids it.
Tires lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tires scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nolan doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Nolan misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nolan 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 Tires has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tires and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nolan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tires was well out of range. Poor timing from Nolan.
Nolan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tires thows a body shot but no joy.
Nolan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tires. Tires obviously looking to wear him down.
A telegraphed right hand from Nolan misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tires fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nolan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tires throws out a leg kick but Nolan moves out of range and Tires only half commits.
Tires takes a jab right on the kisser.
A good leg kick by Tires.
Tires keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tires takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tires digs a good body shot into Nolan's ribs.
Nolan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tires moves away.
Tires uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nolan.
Tires defending well as Nolan loads up on a big left hand.
Tires looks to land a combination but Nolan avoids it well.
Tires tries to land a leg kick but Nolan saw it coming and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nolan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tires.
Nolan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tires throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nolan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nolan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nolan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tires fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nolan.
Tires just misses with a punch to the body.
Tires has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nolan.
Tires throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nolan scores with a hook.
Nolan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nolan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tires throws a body punch but Nolan moves out of range.
Tires misses with the combination.
Tires fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nolan manages to avoid it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Tires closes the distance and clinches.
Tires working aggressively here.
Nolan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tires tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nolan tries a body shot but Tires blocks it.
Nolan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tires avoids it.
Nolan tries to land a knee to the head but Tires blocks with his arms.
Tires misses with a punch to the body.
Tires misses with a body punch.
Tires swings wildly with an uppercut but Nolan uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tires wants to get back to striking at distance but Nolan won't allow it.
Tires misses with a punch on the inside.
Nolan is trying to stall.
Nolan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tires.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nolan misses with some punches.
Nolan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tires blocks it with crossed arms.
Tires wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tires throws a head punch that misses.
Tires can't find room to land a body shot as Nolan controls the action.
Tires prevents a body shot from Nolan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tires throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nolans head.
Tires lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tires misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tires swings wildly with an uppercut but Nolan uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Brick Tires will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Nolan looks to land a combination but Tires avoids it well.
Tires throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christian Nolan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tires misses with an uppercut.
Nolan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nolan ducks under a wild hook from Tires.
Tires is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nolan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tiress jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tires misses the shot to the body.
Nolan checks a leg kick nicely.
Tires tries to clinch but Nolan moves out of range.
Tires closes the distance but Nolan moves to the side
and Nolan counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tires tries to clinch but Nolan moves out of range.
Nolan throws a body kick that misses
and Tires counters with a nice leg kick.
Nolan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tires misses with a hook.
Nolan swats away the attempt to clinch by Tires.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tires. Nolan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nolan scores with a body shot.
Tires throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nolan misses with a leg kick.
Nolan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tires's calf.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tires looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tires looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nolan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nolan throws a looping overhand right but Tires ducks down to avoid it.
Tires moves out of range as Nolan strikes.
Tires connects with a leg kick. Nolan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tires misses with a leg kick
and Nolan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tires lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tires creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Tires as the two fighters clinch.
Tires's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good leg kick by Tires there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tires throws a shot from downtown. Nolan moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Nolan misses
letting Tires counter with a right hand.
Tires chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nolan can pounce on him.
Tires lands with a shot to the body.
Tires throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nolan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tires misses with an uppercut.
Tires tries to clinch but Nolan moves out of range.
Tires throws a leg kick which misses Nolan's front leg but catches the back leg as Nolan tries to avoid it.
Nolan scores with a jab to the body.
Tires throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tires scores with a jab to the body.
Nolan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tires will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tires on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nolan. Nolan obviously looking to wear him down.
Tires throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nolan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nolan checks a leg kick.
Nolan throws a nice looking combination but Tires bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nolan. Tires does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nolan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tires misses with a jab to the body
and Nolan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nolan tries a low kick but Tires avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nolan throws a sloppy head kick and Tires moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nolan. Tires does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nolan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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 Brick Tires.
I think Tires 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Brick Tires!
Brick Tires retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Brick Tires thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Christian Nolan had this to say: 'I don't have anything to say about the fight - congrats on the win Brick.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kostas Charalabous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darius Badolato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Badolato has chosen Nneka - Heartbeat as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kostas Charalabous!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darius Badolato!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Charalabous stuffs the takedown.
Badolato paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Badolato misses with a straight right.
A leg kick checked by Badolato.
Charalabous throws a big shot that misses.
Charalabous throws a big shot that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Charalabous.
Badolato pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Badolato thows a body shot but no joy.
Charalabous throws a low kick but it's checked well by Badolato.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Badolato, as that shot connected.
Badolato avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Badolato. That's going to slow Charalabous down.
Darius Badolato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charalabous moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Badolato. That snapped Charalabous's head back.
Badolato just misses with a punch to the body.
Badolato fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Charalabous has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Charalabous cracks Badolato with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Charalabous cracks the inside of Badolato's front leg.
Badolato connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Badolato swings widly with a right hand
letting Charalabous counter with a right hand.
Charalabous misses with a low kick.
Charalabous pivots, looking for a leg kick but Badolato is out of range and Charalabous settles back down.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Badolato has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Charalabous misses with a body kick.
Charalabous fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Badolato, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Badolato misses with a right hand
and Charalabous counters with a body kick that stops Badolato in his tracks momentarily.
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!
Badolato uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Charalabous.
Kostas Charalabous is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Badolato fails with a takedown attempt.
Charalabous tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Badolato on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Charalabous. Charalabous obviously looking to wear him down.
Badolato 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.
Badolato avoids the head kick by Charalabous.
Badolato keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Badolato swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badolato scores with a kick to the body.
Badolato chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Charalabous on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Badolato throws a low kick, looking for Charalabous's leg but Charalabous calmly moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Badolato, right into the meat.
Badolato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Charalabous.
Badolato uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Charalabous has time to react.
Badolato throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Charalabous sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Charalabous looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Charalabous connects with a good right hand that stumbles Badolato. Badolato circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Darius Badolato has been cut.
Charalabous stuffs the takedown.
Kostas Charalabous has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darius Badolato.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charalabous ducks under a wild hook from Badolato.
Badolato throws the left hand but Charalabous avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Badolato misses its intended target.
Charalabous misses with a low kick.
Badolato blocks the body kick.
A low kick from Badolato is predictable there
and Charalabous counters with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Badolato throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Charalabous throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Badolato throws a head kick that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Charalabous checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Badolato catches Charalabous with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kostas Charalabous will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darius Badolato's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Badolato.
Badolato connects with an inside leg kick.
Badolato displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Charalabous throws out the jab.
A punch combination from Badolato misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Charalabous.
Badolato works the jab nicely.
Badolato tries a head kick but it misses.
Charalabous lands with an overhand left.
Charalabous throws a low kick, looking for Badolato's leg but Badolato calmly moves out of range.
Badolato shoots in and drives through. Charalabous sprawls well.
Jab from Charalabous.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charalabous is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Badolato.
Badolato is looking to chop away at Charalabous's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Charalabous. Badolato does a little dance to reset his feet.
Charalabous has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Badolato finds it's way round the side to connect with Charalabous's head.
Charalabous misses with a body kick.
Charalabous walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Badolato checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Charalabous throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Badolato's head.
Charalabous is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Charalabous with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Charalabous looks for the body kick but Badolato saw that one coming.
Charalabous misses with a low kick as Badolato jumps back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charalabous misses with a low kick.
Badolato misses with a hook. Charalabous ducked under it nicely.
A shot to the liver by Badolato. Beautiful body shot.
Charalabous throws a sloppy head kick and Badolato moves out of range easily.
Badolato misses with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Badolato looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Charalabous. Badolato does a little dance to reset his feet.
Badolato avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Badolato checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Decent striking displayed by Badolato there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Charalabous coming out on top.
Kostas Charalabous is winning the standup battle so far.
Charalabous avoids the head kick by Badolato.
Charalabous buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Charalabous tries to work over Badolato's front leg with a kick but Badolato checks it.
Nice cross by Charalabous.
Badolato throws a leg kick that misses.
Badolato lands with a good body shot.
Badolato works Charalabous's body with a nice hook.
Charalabous throws a jab when Badolato was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Charalabous. Badolato does a little dance to reset his feet.
Badolato fails to land the takedown.
Kostas Charalabous has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darius Badolato.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Badolato fails to land the takedown.
A left lands for Badolato.
Charalabous checks a leg kick nicely.
Badolato tried to score with a low kick but Charalabous checks it.
Badolato closes the distance and clinches up with Charalabous, looking for a takedown. Badolato pushes Charalabous against the cage but Charalabous circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Charalabous throws a leg kick but Badolato checks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A swing and a miss from Charalabous.
Badolato lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Badolato dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kostas Charalabous dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Darius Badolato's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Charalabous slips a jab from Badolato.
Badolato on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Charalabous. Charalabous obviously looking to wear him down.
Badolato dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Badolato uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Charalabous.
Badolato on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Charalabous dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Badolato. That did some damage!
Charalabous fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Badolato is out of range.
Charalabous throws a leg kick but Badolato sees it coming and moves out of range.
Charalabous lands with a kick to the ribs.
Charalabous lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Charalabous thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badolato avoids the body shot from Charalabous.
Charalabous throws an overhand right that lands on Badolato's shoulder, as Badolato tries to avoid the shot.
Badolato tests Charalabous's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Charalabous avoids the head kick by Badolato.
Charalabous looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheers as Badolato lands an impressive looking overhand right. Charalabous doesn't seem phased though.
Badolato moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Badolato dives in for a single leg takedown but Charalabous sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Badolato misses with a punch to the body.
Charalabous tries a body shot but Badolato blocks it.
Charalabous doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charalabous lands a hook that snaps the head of Badolato backwards.
Charalabous misses with a hook from the clinch.
Charalabous misses with the head strike.
Charalabous misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Charalabous.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Badolato just misses with a elbow thrown towards Charalabous's brow.
Badolato decides to pull guard.
Charalabous stopping the sweep attempt from Badolato.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Charalabous engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Badolato is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badolato trying to keep a closed guard but Charalabous is proving a slippery customer.
Badolato is pulling down on Charalabous's head. It's preventing any offense from Charalabous, at least for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kostas Charalabous wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Badolato walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Badolato misses with a body shot
and Charalabous counters with a big head kick but Badolato shrugs it off.
Charalabous tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Badolato was well out of range. Poor timing from Charalabous.
Charalabous connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Charalabous swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Badolato scoring well with a low kick there.
Charalabous 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.
Charalabous throws a low kick but it's checked well by Badolato.
Badolato throws out a loose jab but Charalabous uses good head movement to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Badolato shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Charalabous throws a wild body kick that Badolato sees coming a mile off.
Badolato is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kostas Charalabous clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Darius Badolato's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Charalabous ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Badolato moves away.
Badolato motions for Charalabous to come forward. Badolato throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Charalabous tenderised Badolato's leg. Badolato is trying to keep his angry face on.
Charalabous keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Charalabous throws a nice outside leg kick.
Badolato's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Charalabous throws a leg kick but Badolato sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A low kick from Badolato misses
and Charalabous counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Badolato blocks an uppercut.
Badolato throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Badolato throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Badolato creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Charalabous.
Badolato throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badolato breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Charalabous throws a shot from downtown. Badolato moves away and avoids it.
Good shot there by Charalabous.
Badolato misses with a body shot.
Badolato checks the leg kick nicely there.
Good exchange - Charalabous coming out on top.
Charalabous misses with a low kick as Badolato jumps back.
Badolato misses with a low kick.
Charalabous takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Charalabous lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Charalabous wants to slow Badolato down by chopping away at his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charalabous moves out of range of the strikes.
Badolato misses with a jab, cross combination.
Charalabous changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Badolato throws a head kick but Charalabous moves out of range.
Charalabous cracks Badolato with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Crunch! Charalabous slams his shin into Badolato's torso.
Charalabous closes the distance and pushes Badolato back into the cage.
Charalabous throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Charalabous fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Charalabous throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Badolatos head.
Badolato is rocked!
Badolato blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Badolato is still on wobbly legs! Can Charalabous finish him?
Badolato lands a left hand.
Charalabous lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Badolato to his knees! Charalabous keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kostas Charalabous!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kostas Charalabous made sure he mentioned Reaper Combatwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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