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Bloodsport 32: High Stakes PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carmen Sandiego (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Bantou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bantou has chosen Brownvillian as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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210 lbs
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206 lbs
5 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Carmen Sandiego!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Bantou!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sandiego misses with a head kick.
Bantou motions for Sandiego to come forward. Bantou throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick by Bantou misses
and Sandiego counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bantou.
Sandiego throws a head kick that misses.
Bantou throws a head kick but Sandiego moves out of range.
Sandiego throws a head kick that misses.
Sandiego fails with the takedown.
Sandiego throws a leg kick
and Bantou counters with a body kick.
Sandiego misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandiego seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Bantou shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Sandiego is backing up but Bantou catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Sandiego covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Bantou Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Bantou!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between jang wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Hellwig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, jang wang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, James Hellwig!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hellwig shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in wang's guard.
wang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hellwig is aware though and is defending well.
Hellwig makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
wang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hellwig doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hellwig manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hellwig avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
wang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hellwig wants to get up but he can't break wang's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hellwig is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Hellwig stands up from wang's guard - Hellwig perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
wang doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hellwig counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
wang is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
wang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
wang is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hellwig's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hellwig's back!
Hellwig wants to get back to his feet.
Hellwig really doesn't want to stay on the ground with wang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hellwig rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hellwig pushes wang off looking to stand but wang dives back in and keeps control.
Hellwig preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hellwig wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
wang seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hellwig closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hellwig lands in his opponent's guard.
Hellwig wanted to stand there but wang had control of the position.
wang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hellwig trying to control but wang is working from the bottom.
Hellwig works over wang with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
wang working for a triangle but Hellwig defends it easily.
Hellwig trying to control but wang is working from the bottom.
Hellwig stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hellwig scores with a takedown into wang's guard.
wang working for a triangle but Hellwig defends it easily.
wang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hellwig has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of wang is proving hard to escape from.
Hellwig lands a couple of elbows.
Hellwig stands up from guard. Let's bang!
wang shoots and misses
and Hellwig counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hellwig.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
wang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
wang is looking for a triangle but Hellwig pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Hellwig dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hellwig takes the fight into the clinch.
wang looking for a takedown.
wang working aggressively here.
wang tries to pull guard but Hellwig holds him up against the cage and eventually wang drops back down to his feet.
Hellwig lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
wang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
wang actively working from the bottom here.
Hellwig is looking for a kimura here.
wang looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Hellwig seems content to control.
Hellwig lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
wang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hellwig escapes and gets back to his feet.
Hellwig decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hellwig performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hellwig trying to pass the guard but wang defending well.
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. Hellwig connects with a nice short shot to wang's temple.
wang looking for submissions off his back.
wang is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hellwig scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hellwig looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks wang with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
wang wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hellwig is keen to just control but wang is a slippery customer.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hellwig looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for wang!
Hellwig looking to control and managing it successfully.
wang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hellwig controlling his opponent.
Hellwig unloading with bombs!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hellwig lands with some strikes.
wang is trying to escape the mount.
Hellwig fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
wang is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hellwig lands a big shot there that rocks wang but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
wang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hellwig lands a big shot there that rocks wang but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Hellwig showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hellwig closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. wang did well to prevent Hellwig getting side control.
wang tries to get to full guard but Hellwig has control of the leg.
James Hellwig has got the better of the ground game so far.
wang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hellwig stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows wang to get to his feet.
Hellwig shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
wang is looking for a triangle but Hellwig pushes his legs off easily.
Hellwig must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hellwig landing some decent shots from guard.
Hellwig wants to stand but wang is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellwig scoring with punches to the head and body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
wang is working an open guard so Hellwig takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hellwig shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
wang pushes a forearm under Hellwig's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Hellwig is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). jang wang!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bull Bantum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Salek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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145 lbs
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137 lbs
7 - 15 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bull Bantum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Rob Salek!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bantum swats away the attempt to clinch by Salek.
Salek will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Salek fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bantum lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bantum avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bantum ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bantum shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Salek as he jumps to the side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Salek.
Salek tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bantum swivels and escapes.
Bantum misses with a two punch combination.
Bantum takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bantum thows a body shot but no joy.
Bantum keeps the fight on the outside.
Salek lands a head kick!
Salek tries to close the distance and clinch but Bantum swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bantum moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bantum closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Salek did well to prevent Bantum getting side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salek is trying to stand.
Bantum is keen to just control but Salek is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bantum postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Salek to stand up.
Bantum lands a head shot.
Bantum throws a series of punches but Salek avoids them all with ease.
Bantum pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Salek tries a low kick but Bantum avoids it.
Salek forces Bantum back against the cage and clinches.
Salek drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bantum gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bull Bantum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Salek.
Salek looks gassed!
Bantum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Salek avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bantum bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Salek is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bantum scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bantum is staying tight to Salek's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bantum stands up and beckons Salek to his feet.
Bantum closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bantum controlling the pace.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bantum wants to pass to mount but Salek is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bantum stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Bantum misses with the combination.
Bantum darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bantum stops Salek from getting back to his feet.
Bantum is nestled in close to Salek, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bantum stands up from half guard.
Bantum scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bantum lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bantum checks a leg kick.
Bantum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bantum lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Salek backs up against the cage.
Bantum works over Salek's head and body with a nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bantum looks to land a combination. Salek sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bantum throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Salek was covering up waiting for the punch and Bantum finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bantum works over Salek with some ground and pound from guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bantum pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salek is keeping the position for now.
Bantum stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bull Bantum dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Bantum darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bantum throws a series of punches but Salek avoids them all with ease.
Bantum swats away the attempt to clinch by Salek.
Bantum shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Salek pinned against the cage. Salek gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bantum moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bantum avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bantum looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Salek looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bantum keeps the fight on the outside.
Salek wants to clinch up but Bantum keeps it at a distance.
A combination from Bantum does no damage.
Salek is breathing heavily.
Bantum throws a right hand that Salek ducks under and follows up with a left that Salek also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salek tries to close the distance and clinch but Bantum swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bantum throws a push kick but Salek slaps the foot to one side.
Bantum throws a nice looking combination but Salek bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bantum shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Salek defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bull Bantum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bantum pushes Salek away with a front kick.
Bantum checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bantum throws a head kick that misses.
Bantum closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Salek did well to prevent Bantum getting side control.
Bantum stands up out of the half guard.
Bantum scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bantum shoots for a double leg takedown but Salek sprawls well. He's pushed Bantum's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bantum pushes Salek away with a front kick.
Bantum looks for the body kick but Salek saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bantum closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bantum working the head and body with strikes.
Bantum with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bantum prevents Salek from standing back up.
Bantum takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Salek taking some punishment here, with Bantum in his half guard.
Bantum performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bantum 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.
Bantum maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Salek could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Bantum has cracked it and Salek is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Bantum!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bull Bantum!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Buster Vessel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Barroni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vessel kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Graveyard Symphony. Leon Barroni is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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175 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Buster Vessel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Leon Barroni!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barroni misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vessel misses with a head kick.
Barroni tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vessel moves into the clinch successfully.
Vessel controlling the action here for a moment.
Vessel managing to block the knees to the body from Barroni.
Vessel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Barroni on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vessel takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vessel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vessel has closed the distance and engaged Barroni in a clinch.
Vessel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barroni is defending well for now.
Barroni is trying to stall.
Barroni is working for takedown but Vessel is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vessel breaks the clinch.
Barroni closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vessel counters with a big head kick but Barroni shrugs it off.
Vessel throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barroni.
Buster Vessel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Barroni.
Barroni blocks a head kick by Vessel.
Barroni tries to clinch but Vessel is having none of it.
Barroni with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vessel counters with a low kick, right behind Barroni 's knee.
Barroni shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vessel but Vessel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Barroni keeps the fight on the outside.
Barroni shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vessel sprawls well. Vessel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barroni gets slowly back to his feet.
Barroni looks gassed!
Vessel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barroni.
Vessel drives through and clinches with Barroni against the cage.
Barroni has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vessel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vessel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barroni misses with a few strikes there.
Barroni wants to clinch but Vessel slips to the side
and Vessel counters with a nice low kick that buckles Barroni's knee momentarily.
Vessel closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vessel pulls guard.
Vessel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vessel wants to stand but Barroni is controlling the position.
Barroni is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Vessel has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Barroni is looking to defend but Vessel has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Barroni! Vessel pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Barroni taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Buster Vessel!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie Denham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Denham has chosen Primal Scream - Miss Lucifer as his entrance music. Rocky Powers looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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203 lbs
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203 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Rocky Powers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Robbie Denham!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powers throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Denham's waist but Denham gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Powers off to one side.
Powers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Denham swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Denham closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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.
Denham is working Powers over with some ground and pound from side control.
Check out the look on Denham's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Powers takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Powers is rocked!
Denham cracks Powers with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Denham immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Powers is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Denham!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robbie Denham!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jean Rokita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kid Dynamite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jean Rokita has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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18
300 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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280 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jean Rokita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kid Dynamite!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rokita displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dynamite.
Dynamite drops Rokita with a beautiful combination! Rokita stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dynamite is looking for the KO!
Rokita is rocked!
It looks like Jean Rokita has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dynamite closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Rokita out cold! Rokita corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kid Dynamite!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Terry Sprockit Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Lite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lite has chosen Lights out as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
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140 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Terry Sprockit Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Lite!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sprockit Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lite but Lite pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sprockit Jr has a takedown stuffed.
Sprockit Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Sprockit Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decent striking displayed by Lite there.
It looks like Terry Sprockit Jr has been cut.
Lite cracks Sprockit Jr with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sprockit Jr looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Lite finish him?
Sprockit Jr is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sprockit Jr fails to land the takedown.
Lite punishes Sprockit Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Sprockit Jr is breathing heavily.
Sprockit Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lite misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sprockit Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Lite sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sprockit Jr walks into a left hand.
Lite clinches up against the cage.
Lite's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lite lands with a big right hook that stumbles Sprockit Jr - he's out on his feet here! Lite follows up with another monster hook that separates Sprockit Jr from consciousness! Sprockit Jr falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Lite stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mark Lite!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Silva Dominguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hal Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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170 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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170 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Silva Dominguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hal Jordan!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordan shoots in but no luck this time.
Jordan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dominguez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jordan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dominguez is fending him off so far but Jordan persists. Nope, Dominguez circles away and we're back to standing.
Jordan slips a straight right by Dominguez.
Jordan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dominguez swivels and escapes.
Silva Dominguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hal Jordan.
Dominguez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jordan is out of range and Dominguez settles back down.
Dominguez lands a jab to the nose.
Jordan avoids the body shot from Dominguez.
Jordan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dominguez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dominguez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dominguez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jordan moves away.
Dominguez misses with a looping right.
Dominguez tries a head kick but it misses.
Dominguez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dominguez swats away the attempt to clinch by Jordan.
Dominguez thows a leg kick but Jordan checks it
and Jordan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dominguez won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jordan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dominguez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jordan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dominguez has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez is trying to get back to his feet.
Jordan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dominguez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dominguez is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jordan asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jordan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jordan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dominguez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jordan looks gassed!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jordan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jordan shoots in and drives through. Dominguez sprawls well.
A shot to the body from Dominguez misses
and Jordan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jordan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dominguez lands a hook that stumbles Jordan back into the cage. Dominguez follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Jordan to the canvas! Dominguez pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Jordan has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Silva Dominguez!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Filho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Augusto Fernandes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Filho kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is NAS - Hate Me Now. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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20
155 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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24
154 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Knockout power |
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Paulo Filho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Augusto Fernandes!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernandes misses with a wild combination.
Fernandes drops Filho with a beautiful combination! Filho stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Fernandes is looking for the KO!
It looks like Paulo Filho has been cut.
Filho dodges the punch combination from Fernandes.
Fernandes misses with an uppercut.
Filho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fernandes.
Filho feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
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!
Fernandes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Filho trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fernandes's guard.
Filho decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fernandes, up you get!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Fernandes misses.
Fernandes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Filho decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fernandes's guard.
Filho decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Fernandes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Filho counters with a single leg into guard. Fernandes didn't expect that.
Fernandes looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Filho gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Fernandes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Filho gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fernandes gets caught flat footed, as Filho shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Filho trying to control the position from guard on top but Fernandes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Filho stands and throws Fernandes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandes is looking to reverse the position.
Fernandes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Filho stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Filho shoots in and drives through. Fernandes sprawls well.
Fernandes tries for a takedown but Filho circles away easily
and Filho counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Fernandes's guard now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandes wants to sweep here but Filho controlling him for the moment.
Filho gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Fernandes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Filho moves away.
Fernandes looks to land a combination but Filho avoids it well.
Filho fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fernandes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Filho counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Fernandes's guard now.
Fernandes looking for a sweep. Not yet Fernandes, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Filho gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Fernandes misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filho shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Filho trying to control the action but Fernandes is working from the bottom.
Fernandes gets full guard.
Fernandes looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Filho has picked Fernandes up and slammed him! Fernandes can't keep hold of the triangle and Filho manages to pass to side control!
Filho decides to stand back up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Filho throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fernandes was covering up waiting for the punch and Filho finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Filho decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Filho dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paulo Filho's cut.
That's time! Filho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fernandes's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Fernandes duly obliges.
Filho shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fernandes as he avoids it easily.
Fernandes throws a right hand that Filho ducks under and follows up with a left that Filho also avoids with ease.
Fernandes misses with a few strikes there.
Fernandes throws a series of punches but Filho moves out of range.
Fernandes stuffs the takedown attempt from Filho. Filho gets slowly back to his feet.
Filho misses with a takedown
and Fernandes counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Filho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandes throws the left hand but Filho avoids the punch easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Filho moves away from the strike by Fernandes.
Fernandes misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filho scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Fernandes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Filho stands up and beckons Fernandes to his feet.
Fernandes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Filho slips a jab from Fernandes.
Nice body kick from Filho.
Fernandes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Filho counters with a single leg into guard. Fernandes didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Filho wants to stand and escape but instead Fernandes has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandes postures up.
Filho keeping moving, preventing Fernandes from controlling successfully.
Filho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Filho keeping full guard, as Fernandes tries to pass.
Fernandes drops back looking for a leg! Filho is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Filho manages to kick Fernandes off! Fernandes jumps back into Filho's guard.
Filho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fernandes defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandes decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Filho, up you get!
Augusto Fernandes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filho feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fernandes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Filho is controlling him.
Fernandes lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Filho!
Fernandes wants to control the pace but Filho is squirming around nicely.
Filho sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Filho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandes is looking to take a break and control but Filho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fernandes stops Filho from getting back to his feet.
Fernandes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Filho trying to control from the bottom.
Fernandes is stalling here. Filho is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fernandes seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Filho has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fernandes tries to buck Filho off but Filho is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Filho dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paulo Filho's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Filho doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fernandes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Filho takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fernandes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Filho counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Filho stands up and beckons Fernandes to join him on the feet.
Fernandes throws a looping overhand right but Filho ducks down to avoid it.
Filho slips a jab and a cross from Fernandes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Filho shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fernandes defends it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Fernandes. No joy for Filho on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Filho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Filho looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fernandes misses with a body punch
and Filho counters with a right hand to the body.
Filho on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Filho shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fernandes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Filho counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Filho.
Fernandes working for submissions but it's allowed Filho to get to half guard.
Filho is working for a kimura but Fernandes is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filho postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Fernandes to stand up.
Fernandes throws a hook to the side of Filho's head but Filho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Filho looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fernandes is fending him off so far but Filho persists. Nope, Fernandes circles away and we're back to standing.
Fernandes throws a right and a left that Filho avoids nicely.
Filho has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fernandes throws a one two combo.
Filho fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fernandes sprawls well initially but Filho persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fernandes tries to roll over but Filho keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandes is staying active underneath Filho, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fernandes manages to get to full guard.
Filho has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fernandes is proving hard to escape from.
Fernandes trying to control the position.
Fernandes is looking to sweep but instead, Filho has passed into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fernandes wants to improve his position but Filho is controlling well.
Fernandes is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Filho jumps into side control!
Filho decides to stand back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fernandes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Filho moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Filho shoots in for a takedown but Fernandes shows good takedown defense.
Augusto Fernandes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paulo Filho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fernandes looks to land a right hand but Filho moved out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Filho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Filho, 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 Steven Brown scores the fight for Paulo Filho!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Paulo Filho!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Paulo Filho!
Paulo Filho wins by unanimous decision!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eli Zabitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Eli Zabitz's chin.
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22
140 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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23
130 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Eli Zabitz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zabitz wants to land a leg kick but Chor Thanasukarn is out of range.
Zabitz tried to score with a low kick but Chor Thanasukarn checks it.
Zabitz connects with a solid leg kick.
Zabitz throws a leg kick but Chor Thanasukarn moved away.
Zabitz misses with a low kick.
Zabitz works over Chor Thanasukarn's head and body with a nice combination.
Chor Thanasukarn checks the leg kick.
Zabitz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chor Thanasukarn checks it well.
Chor Thanasukarn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zabitz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zabitz throws a right and a left that Chor Thanasukarn avoids nicely.
Eli Zabitz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zabitz throws a hook but Chor Thanasukarn avoids it easily.
Chor Thanasukarn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zabitz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zabitz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zabitz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zabitz misses with a two punch combination.
Zabitz swats away the attempt to clinch by Chor Thanasukarn.
Zabitz misses with a few strikes there.
Zabitz fails to land with a series of punches.
Zabitz 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.
Zabitz misses the jab.
Zabitz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chor Thanasukarn is able to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chor Thanasukarn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chor Thanasukarn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zabitz, pushing him back against the cage.
Chor Thanasukarn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Chor Thanasukarn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zabitz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chor Thanasukarn is out of range and Zabitz settles back down.
Zabitz tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chor Thanasukarn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chor Thanasukarn drives through and clinches with Zabitz against the cage.
Chor Thanasukarn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Zabitz tries to break free but Chor Thanasukarn pushes him back against the cage.
Chor Thanasukarn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zabitz working hard to break the clinch.
Chor Thanasukarn breaks from the clinch.
Chor Thanasukarn throws a head kick but Zabitz moves out of range.
Zabitz scoring well with a low kick there.
Zabitz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chor Thanasukarn checks a leg kick.
Zabitz throws a leg kick but Chor Thanasukarn sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zabitz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chor Thanasukarn holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Chor Thanasukarn keeps control of Zabitz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chor Thanasukarn working hard to break the clinch.
Chor Thanasukarn breaks the clinch.
That's four 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.
Zabitz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn has been cut.
No joy there for Zabitz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zabitz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chor Thanasukarn.
Zabitz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zabitz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chor Thanasukarn.
Zabitz swinging wildly here.
Zabitz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chor Thanasukarn was well out of range. Poor timing from Zabitz.
Zabitz missing with a left hand there. Chor Thanasukarn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Zabitz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zabitz throws a leg kick
and Chor Thanasukarn counters with a nice leg kick.
Zabitz thows a leg kick but Chor Thanasukarn checks it
and Chor Thanasukarn counters with a big head kick but Zabitz shrugs it off.
Zabitz is rocked!
Chor Thanasukarn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zabitz.
Zabitz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zabitz.
Zabitz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zabitz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zabitz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zabitz throws a chopping leg kick but Chor Thanasukarn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chor Thanasukarn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zabitz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chor Thanasukarn.
Chor Thanasukarn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zabitz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chor Thanasukarn checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zabitz throws a right and a left that Chor Thanasukarn avoids nicely.
Chor Thanasukarn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zabitz throws a series of punches but Chor Thanasukarn moves out of range.
Chor Thanasukarn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zabitz misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zabitz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zabitz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chor Thanasukarn tries to clinch there but Zabitz circles away.
Zabitz tries a low kick but Chor Thanasukarn avoids it.
Zabitz throws a right hand that Chor Thanasukarn ducks under and follows up with a left that Chor Thanasukarn also avoids with ease.
A leg kick checked by Chor Thanasukarn.
Chor Thanasukarn is looking to land body kicks.
Zabitz throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chor Thanasukarn is looking to clinch but Zabitz is avoiding it.
Zabitz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zabitz is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Chor Thanasukarn throws an overhand right that lands on Zabitz's shoulder, as Zabitz tries to avoid the shot.
A cross from Zabitz lands.
A head kick misses from Chor Thanasukarn.
Zabitz throws a leg kick
and Chor Thanasukarn counters by moving into the clinch.
Zabitz is trying to break the clinch but Chor Thanasukarn has him pressed against the cage.
Chor Thanasukarn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zabitz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chor Thanasukarn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zabitz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chor Thanasukarn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chor Thanasukarn stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Zabitz keeps control of Chor Thanasukarn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chor Thanasukarn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zabitz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chor Thanasukarn misses with an elbow over the top.
Zabitz can't break the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Chor Thanasukarn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zabitz's brow.
Chor Thanasukarn holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Zabitz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chor Thanasukarn misses with a knee strike.
Zabitz working hard to break the clinch.
Chor Thanasukarn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Zabitz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Zabitz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Some wild striking there from Zabitz.
Zabitz is looking to chop away at Chor Thanasukarn's legs.
Zabitz lands with a nice body punch.
Chor Thanasukarn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zabitz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zabitz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chor Thanasukarn's sensitive parts.
Zabitz fails to land with a series of punches.
Zabitz scores with a decent looking hook.
Zabitz throws a right hand that Chor Thanasukarn ducks under and follows up with a left that Chor Thanasukarn also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zabitz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chor Thanasukarn. Chor Thanasukarn obviously looking to wear him down.
Zabitz throws a leg kick but Chor Thanasukarn sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zabitz connects with a body shot.
Chor Thanasukarn blocks a jab.
Zabitz throws a right and a left that Chor Thanasukarn avoids nicely.
A low kick from Zabitz misses
and Chor Thanasukarn moves into the clinch.
Zabitz is trying to break the clinch but Chor Thanasukarn has him pressed against the cage.
Zabitz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chor Thanasukarn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zabitz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Eli Zabitz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zabitz tries to bum rush Chor Thanasukarn with a series of wild strikes but Chor Thanasukarn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some bone on bone action there as Zabitz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A bone on bone clash there as Chor Thanasukarn blocks the leg kick.
Zabitz wants to land a leg kick but Chor Thanasukarn is out of range.
Chor Thanasukarn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zabitz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chor Thanasukarn counters with an outside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zabitz. That's going to slow Chor Thanasukarn down.
Zabitz throws a right and a left that Chor Thanasukarn avoids nicely.
Eli Zabitz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chor Thanasukarn tries to clinch there but Zabitz circles away.
Chor Thanasukarn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zabitz thows a leg kick but Chor Thanasukarn checks it
and Chor Thanasukarn counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chor Thanasukarn.
Chor Thanasukarn working hard to break the clinch.
Chor Thanasukarn lands an elbow that stopped Zabitz in his tracks for a moment.
Chor Thanasukarn has had enough of the clinch but Zabitz keeps him there for the moment.
Zabitz is trying to break the clinch but Chor Thanasukarn has him pressed against the cage.
Chor Thanasukarn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chor Thanasukarn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zabitz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chor Thanasukarn's efforts to push away.
Chor Thanasukarn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four 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.
Chor Thanasukarn is trying to stall.
Zabitz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zabitz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zabitz avoiding damage as Chor Thanasukarn throws knees to the body.
Chor Thanasukarn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zabitz's efforts to push away.
Chor Thanasukarn stalling.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Chor Thanasukarn has had enough of the clinch but Zabitz keeps him there for the moment.
Chor Thanasukarn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chor Thanasukarn is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Chor Thanasukarn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Zabitz really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Chor Thanasukarn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zabitz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zabitz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zabitz throws a leg kick which misses Chor Thanasukarn's front leg but catches the back leg as Chor Thanasukarn tries to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zabitz.
Zabitz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zabitz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zabitz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zabitz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chor Thanasukarn moves away.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Zabitz misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chor Thanasukarn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
An inside leg kick from Zabitz misses.
Zabitz throws a leg kick but Chor Thanasukarn sees it coming and moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Chor Thanasukarn blocks the leg kick.
Zabitz misses with a low kick.
Zabitz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chor Thanasukarn's sensitive parts.
Chor Thanasukarn dodges the punch combination from Zabitz.
Chor Thanasukarn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zabitz misses with a low kick.
Zabitz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Zabitz throws a leg kick but Chor Thanasukarn moved away.
Some bone on bone action there as Chor Thanasukarn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zabitz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chor Thanasukarn tries to clinch there but Zabitz circles away.
Zabitz misses with a double jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zabitz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zabitz avoids the head kick by Chor Thanasukarn.
Zabitz misses with a low kick.
Zabitz lands with a right hand.
Zabitz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chor Thanasukarn on the side of the head.
Zabitz misses with a low kick.
Chor Thanasukarn tries to clinch there but Zabitz circles away.
Chor Thanasukarn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zabitz is looking to slow Chor Thanasukarn down with leg kicks.
Chor Thanasukarn throws a leg kick but Zabitz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Chor Thanasukarn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zabitz misses with a leg kick
and Chor Thanasukarn moves into the clinch.
Zabitz avoiding damage as Chor Thanasukarn throws knees to the body.
Chor Thanasukarn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chor Thanasukarn checks a low kick from Zabitz.
Some bone on bone action there as Chor Thanasukarn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zabitz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chor Thanasukarn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zabitz connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Zabitz dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Chor Thanasukarn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zabitz, right into the meat.
Chor Thanasukarn tries to clinch up.
Zabitz lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Zabitz is looking to score with low kicks.
Zabitz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chor Thanasukarn.
Zabitz throws a one two combo.
Chor Thanasukarn is rocked!
Zabitz feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Chor Thanasukarn crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eli Zabitz!
Eli Zabitz is the new bantamweight champion!
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