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Heroic 170 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muay Thai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wade Stoker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thai comes to the cage accompanied by Town Called Malice. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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249 lbs
30 - 17 - 0 |
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34
304 lbs
25 - 16 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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
30 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Muay Thai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wade Stoker!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stoker throws a series of punches but Thai moves out of range.
Thai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stoker.
It looks like Muay Thai has been cut.
Thai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoker manages to avoid it.
Stoker throws a jab when Thai was well out of range.
Thai misses with a head kick.
Thai moves away from the strike by Stoker.
Some bone on bone action there as Stoker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stoker tries to score with a low kick but Thai moves his leg out of the way.
Thai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stoker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stoker lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoker staying out of range there.
Thai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thai. That's going to slow Stoker down.
Wade Stoker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thai listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stoker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stoker lands a leg kick that knocks Thai off balance momentarily.
Thai slips a straight right by Stoker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai checks a leg kick nicely.
A jab lands there for Stoker.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thai. Stoker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thai motions for Stoker to come forward. Thai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stoker digs a good body shot into Thai's ribs.
Stoker closes the distance and pushes Thai back into the cage.
Stoker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thai.
Stoker tries to work over Thai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thai lands with a left to the head.
Thai swings wildly with an uppercut but Stoker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thai can't break the clinch.
Thai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stoker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stoker slips under a jab from Thai.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stoker wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoker connects with a jab.
We've been informed that Stoker has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Thai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoker steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Thai. That one must have hurt.
Thai cracks the inside of Stoker's front leg.
A swing and a miss from Stoker.
An inside leg kick lands from Thai.
Thai wants to land a leg kick but Stoker is out of range.
Thai misses with the combination.
Thai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stoker looks winded!
Nice body punch from Thai.
Stoker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thai 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 Stoker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stoker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice shot lands for Thai.
Thai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai tries to bum rush Stoker with a series of wild strikes but Stoker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoker.
Thai is looking to wear down Stoker with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stoker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thai's calf.
Stoker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stoker at a distance.
Thai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stoker avoids the body shot from Thai.
Stoker checks a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Stoker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
Stoker tests Thai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stoker thows a leg kick but Thai checks it
and Thai counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Thai there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thai throws a lazy right hand but Stoker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thai throws a leg kick that misses.
Thai throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thai throws a leg kick that misses.
Thai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thai swings for the body but Stoker moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Stoker.
Stoker throws a solid leg kick but Thai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stoker.
Stoker throws a solid leg kick but Thai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stoker.
Stoker moves out of range as Thai strikes.
Thai takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stoker moves out of range as Thai strikes.
Stoker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thai throws an overhand right that lands on Stoker's shoulder, as Stoker tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stoker 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 Thai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thai and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stoker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thai at a distance.
Stoker checks the leg kick nicely there.
Thai throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muay Thai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Muay Thai's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stoker moves out of range of the body kick from Thai.
Thai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoker.
A right-left combo lands from Thai.
Stoker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thai avoids a kick to the body.
Stoker defending well as Thai loads up on a big left hand.
Stoker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stoker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stoker takes a swing at Thai's ribcage but misses.
Stoker digs a good body shot into Thai's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stoker is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Stoker cracks the inside of Thai's front leg.
Thai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stoker is out of range.
The fighters circling - Stoker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Muay Thai is winning the standup battle so far.
Thai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thai throws a low kick but Stoker avoids it.
Stoker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thai swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stoker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thai is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Stoker's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thai. That's going to slow Stoker down.
Thai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stoker 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 Thai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thai and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thai thows a body kick. Stoker tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Stoker is breathing heavily.
Stoker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stoker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Thai misses.
Stoker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stoker throws the left hand but Thai avoids the punch easily.
Stoker jabs Thai right on the nose. Thai blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stoker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thai throws an overhand right that lands on Stoker's shoulder, as Stoker tries to avoid the shot.
Thai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai avoids the head kick by Stoker.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thai was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
Nice shot lands for Thai.
It looks like Wade Stoker has been cut.
Thai throws a body shot but no joy.
Stoker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from Thai does it's job there.
Stoker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stoker moves out of range of the leg kick from Thai.
Thai throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thai connects with a leg kick. Stoker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thai misses the shot to the body.
Thai throws a leg kick which misses Stoker's front leg but catches the back leg as Stoker tries to avoid it.
Thai tries a low kick but Stoker avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Thai misses.
Thai throws a front kick aimed at Stoker's knee but Stoker avoids it well.
Thai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
A lazy left from Thai finds it's target.
Stoker is rocked!
Thai knocks out Stoker with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Thai before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Thai picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Muay Thai!
A relieved looking Muay Thai thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Krwawy Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Machi Machiko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lopez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to DJ Kronic feat. Bombs Away - Looking For Some Girls. 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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180 lbs
20 - 9 - 0 |
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170 lbs
27 - 15 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Krwawy Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Machi Machiko!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez checks a leg kick.
Machiko misses with the body kick
and Lopez counters with a nice uppercut.
Machi Machiko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Machiko throws a body punch but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez checks a low kick from Machiko.
Machiko scores with a head kick. Lopez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Krwawy Lopez has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Machiko.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machiko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lopez.
Machiko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Machiko.
Machiko takes a swing at Lopez's ribcage but misses.
Lopez looks to land a combination but Machiko avoids it well.
Lopez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Machiko can pounce on him.
Machiko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lopez manages to avoid it.
Machiko lands a jab.
Machiko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Machiko with a jab.
Machiko misses with an uppercut.
Machiko takes a swing at Lopez's ribcage but misses.
Machiko is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lopez rather than just go for the knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machiko lands with a good body shot.
Machiko swings widly with a right hand
letting Lopez counter with a right hand.
Lopez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Machiko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A slow jab from Machiko misses its intended target.
Machiko throws a right hand that misses
and Lopez counters with a right hand to the body.
Lopez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Machiko misses with an uppercut. Lopez saw that one coming.
Lopez connects with a looping right hand.
Machiko throws a head kick that misses.
Machiko misses with a low kick.
Machiko throws a jab but it's blocked by Lopez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lopez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice cross by Machiko.
Machiko fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Lopez to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Lopez looks to clinch but Machiko throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Lopez taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Machi Machiko!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ash Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masahiko Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Campbell's entrance music is Sun Poison and Skin Cancer. A fine choice. Ash Campbell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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156 lbs
31 - 20 - 1 |
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160 lbs
17 - 7 - 0 |
Great wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 20 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ash Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Masahiko Kimura!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kimura defending well as Campbell loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick from Campbell misses.
Kimura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Campbell.
Kimura gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kimura misses with a hook. Campbell ducked under it nicely.
Campbell throws a hook to the side of Kimura's head but Kimura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Campbell with a jab.
Kimura throws a series of punches but Campbell moves out of range.
Kimura misses with a straight right.
Campbell looks to score with a jab to the body but Kimura is just out of range.
A left and a right from Kimura both land. Nice combination.
Campbell slips a jab and a cross from Kimura.
A jab from Campbell misses.
A cross from Campbell lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Campbell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kimura.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell lands a big head kick that sends Kimura tumbling to the mat! Campbell takes a step backwards and waves Kimura back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kimura is rocked!
Campbell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kimura's head backwards.
Kimura is still on wobbly legs! Can Campbell finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the body from Kimura misses
and Campbell counters with a single leg into guard. Kimura didn't expect that.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Campbell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kimura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Campbell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kimura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Campbell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Campbell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Campbell is working Kimura over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kimura working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura 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.
Kimura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kimura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kimura seems to have recovered his senses.
Kimura controls Campbell momentarily but Campbell frees himself.
Kimura wants to sweep here but Campbell controlling him for the moment.
Campbell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kimura is on top in guard.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Campbell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura postures up.
Kimura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Campbell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Campbell has Kimura pulled in close to control his posture.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kimura throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice straight punches there by Campbell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Campbell.
Kimura throws a body shot but no joy.
Kimura fails in his attempt to clinch.
Campbell misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell avoids the body shot from Kimura.
Jab from Kimura.
Kimura closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Campbell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Campbell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Campbell throws a shot from downtown. Kimura moves away and avoids it.
Kimura tries to clinch up.
Kimura shoots in looking for a takedown but Campbell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kimura's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kimura looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Campbell misses with a hook. Kimura ducked under it nicely.
Kimura takes a swing at Campbell's ribcage but misses.
Campbell misses with a hook. Kimura ducked under it nicely.
Kimura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell connects with a body shot that sends Kimura's belly button to the back.
Ash Campbell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Campbell misses with a hook.
Campbell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Campbell leaves Kimura with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kimura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Campbell.
Campbell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kimura checks the leg kick.
Kimura shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Campbell is trying to stand back up but Kimura is controlling him
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kimura is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Campbell has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kimura is taking a breather. Campbell says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ash Campbell dominated that round.
That's time! Campbell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Campbell drives through with a takedown into Kimura's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kimura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Campbell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ash Campbell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kimura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Campbell defends well.
Campbell slips nicely into half guard.
Kimura is looking for a sweep. Campbell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kimura regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kimura wants to sweep but no luck.
Campbell distracts Kimura with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Campbell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Campbell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kimura avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kimura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kimura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Campbell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Kimura is tightening it up a little... Campbell has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Campbell reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Campbell taps out! Nice BJJ there by Kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Masahiko Kimura!
As Masahiko Kimura got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: (Kimi pulls out a HMMA title belt)I now declare myself the UNDISPUTED HMMA LIGHTWEIGHT Champion. If your fucking champion is going to hide from me Wilson then this is how things are going to happen. '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter Cabreros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramazan Temel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cabreros comes to the cage accompanied by Love is what i got. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
16 - 7 - 0 |
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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
44 - 24 - 1, fighting out of New York, Peter Cabreros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ramazan Temel!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabreros looks to throw the jab but Temel is out of range.
Cabreros scores with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Temel.
Cabreros with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cabreros seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cabreros bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Temel's head.
Temel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A punch lands to the side of Temel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Ramazan Temel has been cut.
Cabreros misses with a few strikes there.
Temel swings widly with a right hand
and Cabreros counters with a stiff right hand.
Cabreros misses with a hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Cabreros checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good shot there by Cabreros.
Temel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Temel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cabreros stuns Temel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ramazan Temel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Temel finds it's way through Cabreros's defenses.
Cabreros misses with a two punch combination.
Temel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cabreros lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabreros thows a left - swing and a miss!
Temel tries to score with a low kick but Cabreros moves his leg out of the way.
Temel lunges at Cabreros with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cabreros's hand.
Cabreros bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Temel's head backwards.
Temel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Temel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cabreros looks to score with a jab to the body but Temel is just out of range.
Cabreros throws a body punch but Temel moves out of range.
Temel closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Temel happy to just control the position for now.
Temel in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabreros takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Cabreros sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Temel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cabreros knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Temel trying to control from half guard but Cabreros is working away.
Temel is looking to advance position but Cabreros won't allow it.
Temel thows a huge punch but Cabreros dodges it nicely.
Temel stalling away here and it's allowed Cabreros to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Cabreros looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Temel trying to control but Cabreros is working from the bottom.
Temel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cabreros working a defensive guard here.
Cabreros wants to control but Temel passes easily 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. Temel connects with a nice short shot to Cabreros's temple.
Cabreros tries to get to full guard but Temel has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Temel trying to control the action but Cabreros is working from the bottom.
Temel controlling the action here.
Cabreros wants to get back to full guard.
Temel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cabreros is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ramazan Temel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ramazan Temel'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.
Temel throws a low kick but Cabreros moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Temel.
Cabreros has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Temel finds it's way round the side to connect with Cabreros's head.
Cabreros throws a leg kick but Temel sees it coming and moves out of range.
That kick from Cabreros tenderised Temel's leg. Temel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cabreros tries to land a leg kick but Temel saw it coming and moves away.
Peter Cabreros is winning the standup battle so far.
Temel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Temel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cabreros. That did some damage!
Temel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cabreros counters with an outside leg kick.
Cabreros misses the shot to the body.
Cabreros just misses with a punch to the body.
Temel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Temel looks to score with a jab to the body but Cabreros is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cabreros. Temel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Temel, right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Temel defending well as Cabreros loads up on a big left hand.
Cabreros bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Temel's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Cabreros.
Cabreros throws a leg kick
and Temel moves into the clinch.
Cabreros taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cabreros blocks an uppercut.
Temel lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Temel.
Temel looking to stall.
Temel misses with the head strike.
Temel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cabreros misses with a wild body shot.
Temel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cabreros throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cabreros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Temel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Temel cracks Cabreros with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Temel lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cabreros takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Temel lands a lovely overhand right.
Cabreros is rocked!
Cabreros moves out of range of the body kick from Temel.
Temel looks to land a right hand but Cabreros moved out of range.
Temel throws a hook to the side of Cabreros's head but Cabreros sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An inside leg kick lands from Temel.
Temel avoids the body shot from Cabreros.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cabreros - that will leave a mark!
Temel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cabreros can pounce on him.
Cabreros goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Temel closes the distance and clinches up with Cabreros, looking for a takedown. Temel pushes Cabreros against the cage but Cabreros circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cabreros checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cabreros scores with a leg kick.
Cabreros scores with a hook to the body. Temel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cabreros misses with a low kick.
Cabreros throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Temel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Temel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Temel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cabreros keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Temel throws a sloppy head kick and Cabreros moves out of range easily.
Temel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cabreros takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cabreros throws a shot from downtown. Temel moves away and avoids it.
Cabreros throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Temel checks a leg kick.
Cabreros lands with a kick to the ribs.
Temel moves out of range of the strikes.
Cabreros stuns Temel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cabreros avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Temel misses with a leg kick
and Cabreros counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cabreros misses with an uppercut
and Temel counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cabreros!
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!
Cabreros is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Temel off and has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabreros is hanging on to Temel's back as he tries to escape.
Temel is still trying to improve position.
Cabreros trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Temel wants to control his opponent's hands but Cabreros gets his hands free.
Cabreros has the hooks in. Temel is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ramazan Temel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ramazan Temel's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Cabreros misses with a looping left.
Cabreros throws a body punch but Temel moves out of range.
Temel looks to land a body kick but Cabreros moved away.
Temel scores with a jab. Cabreros acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cabreros is looking to score with low kicks.
Temel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cabreros.
Cabreros throws a leg kick but Temel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cabreros fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Temel manages to avoid it.
Cabreros gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Temel to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Temel postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Temel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Temel trying to control but Cabreros is working from the bottom.
Temel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Temel looking to sit in guard and control but Cabreros gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cabreros accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cabreros controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cabreros looking to pass the guard.
Temel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Peter Cabreros has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Temel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cabreros controlling from the top position.
Temel working for a triangle but Cabreros defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Temel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cabreros advances to half guard.
Temel has a hand on Cabreros's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Cabreros takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Temel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Temel wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Cabreros.
Cabreros thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Temel tries to hold on but Cabreros postures up.
Cabreros sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramazan Temel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Temel winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramazan Temel!
An out of breath Ramazan Temel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jose Brandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenji Okabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Brandao might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Work Hard, Play Hard. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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181 lbs
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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
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jose Brandao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenji Okabe!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brandao throws a sloppy head kick and Okabe moves out of range easily.
Okabe scores with a nice strike.
Brandao on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brandao.
Brandao throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Okabe.
Okabe 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.
Okabe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brandao just misses with a punch to the body.
Okabe moves away from the strike by Brandao.
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!
Okabe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brandao moves away.
Brandao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Okabe scores with a jab to the body.
Okabe connects with the punch.
Okabe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brandao.
Brandao throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Brandao tries a head kick but it misses.
Good shot there by Okabe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao throws a leg kick but Okabe sees it coming and moves out of range.
Okabe blocks a head kick by Brandao.
Jose Brandao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandao throws a quick inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Okabe misses the target.
Okabe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brandao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Okabe somewhat.
Okabe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Okabe trying to control the position from guard on top but Brandao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandao has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Okabe chips away with some ground and pound.
Brandao is trying to control the position but Okabe postures up.
Okabe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okabe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Okabe throws a big elbow that misses.
Okabe postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okabe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brandao is trying to keep Okabe in close.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jose Brandao wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brandao.
Okabe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brandao.
Brandao pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Okabe, as that shot connected.
Good shot there by Okabe.
Brandao misses with an uppercut. Okabe saw that one coming.
Okabe lands with an uppercut that bounces Brandao off the cage and back into range.
Jose Brandao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandao throws a head kick that misses.
Brandao throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Brandao throws the kick towards the body but Okabe avoids it.
Brandao throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Okabe.
Okabe lunges at Brandao with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brandao's hand.
Brandao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Okabe misses the target.
Brandao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brandao lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Brandao misses with a hook.
Brandao gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Okabe.
Brandao with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Okabe to score with a decent uppercut.
Okabe is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Brandao had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandao gets a clinch.
Brandao is trying to maintain a safe position but Okabe gets an underhook and turns Brandao into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Brandao obliges.
Brandao lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Brandao throws a head punch that misses.
Brandao struggles to land a body shot inside as Okabe controls his hands.
Brandao swings wildly with an uppercut but Okabe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brandao swings wildly with an uppercut but Okabe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okabe pushes Brandao back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brandao looking to throw knees to the head but Okabe is blocking nicely.
Okabe drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brandao pulls his leg out and moves away.
Brandao takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brandao tries to work over Okabe's front leg with a kick but Okabe checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Brandao dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Okabe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Okabe throws a shot from downtown. Brandao moves away and avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brandao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jose Brandao is winning the standup battle so far.
Brandao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Okabe moves away from the strike by Brandao.
Brandao just misses with a punch to the body.
Okabe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Okabe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Okabe misses with a body shot.
Okabe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Okabe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A left lands for Okabe.
Brandao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Okabe's sensitive parts.
Okabe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao drops his hands momentarily and Okabe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Okabe avoids the head kick by Brandao.
Brandao tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brandao tried to score with a low kick but Okabe checks it.
Brandao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice takedown defense from Brandao. No joy for Okabe on that attempt.
Okabe scores with a nice head shot.
Okabe connects with a nice looking jab.
Good leg kick by Brandao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice straight punches there by Okabe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Okabe.
Brandao throws a leg kick but Okabe moved away.
Okabe lands with a shot to the body.
Okabe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brandao finds it's way round the side to connect with Okabe's head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice body kick from Brandao.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandao tries to clinch but Okabe moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okabe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brandao misses with a body kick.
Okabe just misses with a punch to the body.
Brandao tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Okabe decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brandao's guard.
Okabe throwing strikes but missing.
Okabe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brandao is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Okabe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Okabe controlling from the top position.
Brandao seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Brandao working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandao has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Okabe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brandao working a defensive guard here.
Okabe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brandao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Okabe trying to control but Brandao is working from the bottom.
Brandao trying to control the position here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Okabe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brandao's head backwards.
Okabe fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandao throws a jab when Okabe was well out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brandao.
Brandao walks into a jab.
Okabe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Brandao scores with a hook.
Brandao attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Brandao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brandao throws a poor cross that misses
and Okabe counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Brandao's guard now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brandao is pulling down on Okabe's head to control his posture.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Okabe passes Brandao's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kenji Okabe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Brandao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brandao is looking to score with low kicks.
Okabe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brandao stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Okabe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Okabe shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brandao's guard.
Brandao is trying to control the position but Okabe postures up.
Okabe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Okabe distracts Brandao with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Brandao working a defensive guard here.
Brandao wants to control but Okabe passes easily into half guard.
Okabe working Brandao over with strikes.
Brandao wants to improve his position but Okabe is controlling well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandao is trying to control but Okabe manages to pass to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okabe landing punches.
Okabe punishing his opponent with strikes.
Brandao is squirming around, avoiding Okabe's attempts to control the action.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Brandao is working to get back to half guard.
Okabe can't control as he wanted to and Brandao manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Brandao controlling the position for now.
Okabe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brandao keeps working.
Okabe wants to pass to mount but Brandao is defending the position.
Brandao has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Okabe is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okabe trying to control from half guard but Brandao is working away.
Brandao tries to roll over but Okabe keeps him under 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 asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Brandao has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Okabe is working away from the top position though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Brandao takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Brandao throws the left hand but Okabe avoids the punch easily.
Brandao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brandao throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Okabe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Okabe throws an off balance right hand
and Brandao counters by moving into the clinch.
Okabe can't find room to land a body shot as Brandao controls the action.
Okabe tries to throw a body punch but Brandao avoids it by throwing Okabe back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Okabe.
A short left from Brandao.
Brandao working aggressively here.
Okabe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brandao backwards.
Okabe can't get the takedown.
A short uppercut from Brandao.
Brandao throws a punch but it's blocked by Okabe.
Brandao swings wildly with an uppercut but Okabe uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brandao.
Okabe struggles to land a body shot inside as Brandao controls his hands.
Okabe has Brandao pressed against the cage.
Okabe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brandao misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okabe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brandao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Okabe.
Brandao missing with knees to the body.
Brandao working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okabe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brandao fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brandao misses with a looping right.
Okabe connects with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brandao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Okabe fails to land the takedown.
Jose Brandao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenji Okabe.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Okabe.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenji Okabe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Okabe has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenji Okabe!
A victorious Kenji Okabe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melvin Manhoef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manhoef has chosen The Prodigy - Take Me To The Hospital as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucas Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Melvin Manhoef!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Manhoef sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bishop throws a hook to the side of Manhoef's head but Manhoef sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bishop cracks Manhoef with a right hand to the side of the head.
Manhoef tries to clinch but Bishop is having none of it.
Bishop swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bishop throws a leg kick but Manhoef moved away.
Manhoef lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Manhoef is looking to slow Bishop down with leg kicks.
Manhoef lands with a hook. Bishop tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Manhoef's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bishop connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Manhoef scrambles back to his feet.
Bishop throws a leg kick
letting Manhoef counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manhoef misses with a hook. Bishop ducked under it nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Bishop there.
Bishop digs a good hook to Manhoef's body.
Manhoef finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bishop.
Bishop scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've been told by Bishop's head coaches at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bishop tries to land a front kick but Manhoef steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Manhoef throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bishop.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manhoef throws a solid leg kick but Bishop takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Manhoef.
Bishop looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bishop misses with a left hand
and Manhoef counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bishop's knee momentarily.
Manhoef lands with a slapping head kick.
Bishop feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Manhoefs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bishop takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bishop misses with a jab, cross combination.
Manhoef throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Manhoef pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bishop lands a big head kick that sends Manhoef tumbling to the mat! Bishop takes a step backwards and waves Manhoef back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Manhoef is rocked!
Nice shot by Bishop.
Manhoef is still on wobbly legs! Can Bishop finish him?
Manhoef is looking to clinch.
Manhoef scores with a shot to the body.
Manhoef misses the shot to the body.
Manhoef takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bishop looks to score with a jab to the body but Manhoef is just out of range.
Bishop scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Manhoef scores with a push kick.
Manhoef's coach down at Kebab House was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Manhoef's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bishop walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Manhoef drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Bishop swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Manhoef's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucas Bishop!
An out of breath Lucas Bishop thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bartek Pietrzak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timmey The Gangster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bartek Pietrzak has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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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
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Bartek Pietrzak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timmey The Gangster!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pietrzak walks into a stiff left hand from The Gangster.
Pietrzak tries to sprawl but The Gangster drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Pietrzak has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. The Gangster is working away from the top position though.
The Gangster throwing shots but Pietrzak is blocking nicely.
Pietrzak is trying is best to control the position here.
The Gangster looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The Gangster is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pietrzak doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time The Gangster.
Pietrzak is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Commonwealth, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Pietrzak wants to improve his position but The Gangster is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Gangster is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The Gangster sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pietrzak defending well though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pietrzak manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The Gangster postures up and lands a big shot to Pietrzak's brow.
The Gangster trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The Gangster throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The Gangster scoring with some ground and pound.
Pietrzak looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The Gangster is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Gangster won't allow Pietrzak to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The Gangster stopping the sweep attempt from Pietrzak.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Gangster throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pietrzak works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The Gangster must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pietrzak is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pietrzak throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pietrzak looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Gangster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pietrzak is trying to control the position but The Gangster postures up.
Pietrzak 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.
The Gangster missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pietrzak working a defensive guard here.
The Gangster connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Gangster postures up.
The Gangster is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pietrzak looking for a guillotine here but The Gangster defends easily.
The Gangster postures up and lands a big shot to Pietrzak's brow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Gangster trying to control the position from guard on top but Pietrzak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pietrzak has momentary wrist control but The Gangster slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmey The Gangster dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The Gangster lands with a nice body punch.
Pietrzak shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in The Gangster's guard.
The Gangster keeping full guard, as Pietrzak tries to pass.
Pietrzak trying to control the position from guard on top but The Gangster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Gangster wants to sweep here but Pietrzak controlling him for the moment.
Pietrzak tries to free his leg and advance position but The Gangster is retaining full guard.
Pietrzak will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The Gangster not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The Gangster looking for a sweep. Not yet The Gangster, not yet.
Pietrzak trying to control but The Gangster is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The Gangster preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pietrzak with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Gangster is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The Gangster throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pietrzak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Pietrzak checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The Gangster scores with a jab. Pietrzak acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The Gangster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pietrzak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pietrzak lands the left hand.
Pietrzak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pietrzak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Gangster jabs at Pietrzak's body.
A jab from The Gangster finds it's way through Pietrzak's defenses.
The Gangster takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The Gangster moves out of range of the strikes.
The Gangster misses with a low kick.
The Gangster shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Gangster is thwarting Pietrzak's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak works his way to full guard. Good work.
The Gangster content to stall in guard here.
The Gangster tries to free his leg and advance position but Pietrzak is retaining full guard.
Pietrzak trying to control the position.
The Gangster got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pietrzak has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, The Gangster has managed to get both his arms back between Pietrzak's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Gangster passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pietrzak is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pietrzak tries to roll over but The Gangster keeps him under control.
Pietrzak looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pietrzak wants to control but The Gangster is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak is looking for a sweep. The Gangster is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pietrzak moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pietrzak keeping moving, preventing The Gangster from controlling successfully.
Pietrzak trying to keep a closed guard but The Gangster is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bartek Pietrzak 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
The Gangster looks to land a right hand but Pietrzak moved out of range.
Pietrzak misses with an uppercut. The Gangster saw that one coming.
Pietrzak keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The Gangster connects with a leg kick. Pietrzak looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pietrzak fails to land the takedown.
Pietrzak fails with the takedown.
The Gangster misses with a body kick.
Pietrzak misses with a looping right.
The Gangster is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The Gangster looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pietrzak!
Pietrzak is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The Gangster is looking to take a break and control but Pietrzak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Gangster working the ground and pound.
The Gangster lands some shots froms side control.
Pietrzak manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The Gangster avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pietrzak.
The Gangster makes his way to full guard. A much better position for The Gangster.
Pietrzak works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak looks to land a strike but The Gangster avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The Gangster looking to control.
Pietrzak scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pietrzak postures up.
The Gangster keeping moving, preventing Pietrzak from controlling successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pietrzak with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pietrzak passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pietrzak lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Pietrzak throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Pietrzak wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Gangster keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because The Gangster is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The Gangster is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The Gangster is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pietrzak off and has taken his back!
The Gangster has the hooks in. Pietrzak is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Pietrzak covering up well and avoiding damage.
Pietrzak breaks The Gangster's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The Gangster has control of Pietrzak's left arm, preventing Pietrzak from doing any damage.
Pietrzak controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Gangster swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pietrzak won't allow The Gangster to sweep him here.
Pietrzak working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of The Gangster's head.
The Gangster is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pietrzak is aware though and is defending well.
Pietrzak throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Gangster works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pietrzak passes The Gangster's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pietrzak throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The Gangster is looking to control Pietrzak's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can The Gangster avoid being mounted?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Gangster blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pietrzak.
The Gangster moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bartek Pietrzak showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pietrzak 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 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bartek Pietrzak!
After winning the bout, Bartek Pietrzak 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shavo Odin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Kyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyle has chosen Wasted as his entrance music. Mark Kyle is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shavo Odin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark Kyle!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kyle shoots in and drives through. Odin sprawls well.
Odin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kyle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Odin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kyle throws a push kick but Odin slaps the foot to one side.
Kyle avoids the head kick by Odin.
Kyle closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
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Kyle working away.
Odin is looking for a sweep.
Odin parries the strikes from Kyle easily there. Kyle is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Odin to escape.
Kyle throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kyle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Odin keeps working.
Kyle working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odin is trying to improve his position.
Kyle tries to move into full mount but can't pass Odin's legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Odin is looking to regain half guard here but Kyle keeps moving and retains side control.
Odin struggling a bit here.
Odin tries to improve position but can't.
Kyle lands a decent elbow from side control.
Odin is looking for a sweep.
Odin wants to control but Kyle postures up.
Odin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kyle off and has taken his back!
Odin keeps control of the position as Kyle tries to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kyle is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Odin gets his way!
Odin is hanging on to Kyle's back as he tries to escape.
Odin controlling the position well here. Kyle rolled but Odin kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kyle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Odin is punishing Kyle with some ground and pound.
Kyle trying to control the action but Odin just sinks the hooks in.
Odin punches the canvas rather than the man.
Odin throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyle trying to control the hands but Odin breaks the grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyle can't escape the position.
Odin patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Kyle is trying to break free.
Odin is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kyle has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kyle is really stuck here.
Odin has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kyle rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyle is staying active underneath Odin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kyle is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Odin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kyle won't allow Odin to pass to mount.
Odin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kyle defends it well.
Kyle is trying to maintain the position but Odin is very close to passing his half guard.
Odin is trying to work for a kimura but Kyle is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kyle tries to get to full guard but Odin has control of the leg.
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 Shavo Odin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kyle fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Odin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Odin checks a leg kick.
Kyle throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Odin's head.
It looks like Shavo Odin has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kyle walks into a left hand.
Odin moves in looking to clinch but Kyle pushes him off.
Kyle cracks Odin with a good jab.
Kyle digs a good hook to Odin's body.
Mark Kyle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kyle looks to land a body kick but Odin moved away.
Kyle lands with an uppercut that bounces Odin off the cage and back into range.
Kyle tries to land a front kick but Odin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kyle is looking to score with low kicks.
Kyle misses with a leg kick.
Kyle works Odin's body with a nice hook.
Odin swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyle throws a leg kick which misses Odin's front leg but catches the back leg as Odin tries to avoid it.
Kyle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Odin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kyle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Odin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kyle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kyle feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Odin's calf.
Odin moves out of range of the body kick.
Kyle connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Odin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kyle finds it's way round the side to connect with Odin's head.
Kyle thuds his shin into the meat of Odin's side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kyle closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Odin to the mat! Odin manages to get full guard.
Odin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kyle works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyle is looking to advance position but Odin won't allow it.
Odin is not content to let Kyle control the position.
Odin trying to control here.
Odin wants to get back to full 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. Kyle connects with a nice short shot to Odin's temple.
Odin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kyle.
Odin is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Kyle seems content to control.
Odin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Odin is staying active underneath Kyle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kyle tries to pass to full mount but Odin defends it.
Kyle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Odin trying to control from the bottom.
Odin gets full guard.
Kyle advances position into side control!
Kyle scores with punches from side control.
Kyle postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Odin is looking for a sweep.
Kyle is looking to take a break and control but Odin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odin stops Kyle from passing to mount.
Odin is not content to let Kyle control the position.
Odin struggling a bit here.
Mark Kyle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Odin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kyle in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Kyle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shavo Odin's cut.
That's time! Odin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kyle attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Odin gets off balance looking for a body kick
so Kyle counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kyle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Odin looking to control.
Kyle slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Odin is looking to reverse the position.
Odin can't do much from the bottom here.
Kyle in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kyle 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.
Kyle throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kyle misses with the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kyle tries to move to mount but Odin blocks the move with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyle working away.
Kyle creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Odin sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Odin struggling a bit here.
An elbow from Kyle crashes against the mat.
Kyle throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kyle trying to control the position but Odin is working away.
Kyle sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Odin is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odin defending against the ground and pound.
Kyle taking a breather here.
Odin manages to get back to half guard.
Kyle is trying to control. Odin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Odin tries to get to full guard but Kyle has control of the leg.
Kyle missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kyle is looking to advance position but Odin won't allow it.
Odin trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kyle pulls his head out easily.
Odin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kyle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kyle stands up over Odin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kyle wants to control from the top but Odin keeps moving.
Kyle is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Odin is trying to keep Kyle in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kyle works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Odin wants to control but Kyle is keeping busy.
Kyle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kyle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kyle trying to control the action but Odin is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kyle thows a huge punch but Odin dodges it nicely.
Kyle wants to pass the guard but Odin is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Kyle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kyle 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Kyle!
Mark Kyle seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Martin Philippe Njewel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rainer Varvaskoukku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rainer Varvaskoukku has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Martin Philippe Njewel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rainer Varvaskoukku!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Njewel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Njewel swinging wildly here.
Njewel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Varvaskoukku lands with a nice body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Varvaskoukku 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Varvaskoukku clinches with his opponent.
Varvaskoukku lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Njewel or not.
Njewel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Njewel misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Varvaskoukku tries a body shot but Njewel blocks it.
Njewel struggles to land a body shot inside as Varvaskoukku controls his hands.
Njewel struggles to land a body shot inside as Varvaskoukku controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Varvaskoukku scores with a nice short uppercut.
Varvaskoukku tries to work over Njewel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Varvaskoukku stalling.
Varvaskoukku goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Njewel.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Njewel.
Varvaskoukku takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku misses with a hook to the ribs.
Varvaskoukku tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Njewel just stands there and leans against the cage.
Varvaskoukku pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Varvaskoukku misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Njewel.
Njewel throws a head punch that misses.
Varvaskoukku takes a shot to the head.
Njewel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Varvaskoukku misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Njewel.
Njewel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Varvaskoukku lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Njewel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Njewel prevents a body shot from Varvaskoukku.
A head punch on the inside from Varvaskoukku fails to land.
Njewel lands a nice shot to the body.
Njewel lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Njewel presses Varvaskoukku against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Njewel throws a punch but it's blocked by Varvaskoukku.
Njewel cracks Varvaskoukku with a nice body shot.
Njewel blocks a body shot from Varvaskoukku.
Njewel lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku misses with the head strike.
Njewel blocks the elbow strike.
Varvaskoukku blocking some punches.
Njewel is trying to trip Varvaskoukku. He has hold of a leg but Varvaskoukku is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Njewel persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Njewel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Njewel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Varvaskoukku has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Njewel has managed to get both his arms back between Varvaskoukku's legs - danger averted.
Njewel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Njewel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Njewel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Varvaskoukku wants to sweep but no luck.
Njewel trying to control but Varvaskoukku is working from the bottom.
Varvaskoukku pulls Njewel in to control the position.
Varvaskoukku looking to hit a scissor sweep but Njewel is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku trying to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Njewel trying to control the position from guard on top but Varvaskoukku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Varvaskoukku stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Njewel.
Varvaskoukku tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Njewel swivels and escapes.
Rainer Varvaskoukku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Njewel cracks the inside of Varvaskoukku's front leg.
Njewel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Varvaskoukku scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Njewel doesn't seem bothered though.
Njewel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Njewel throws out a loose jab but Varvaskoukku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Varvaskoukku slips a jab from Njewel.
Varvaskoukku throws a series of punches but Njewel moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Varvaskoukku.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Njewel 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 Varvaskoukku has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Varvaskoukku and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
An inside leg kick from Varvaskoukku misses.
Njewel scores with a leg kick.
Varvaskoukku moves out of range as Njewel strikes.
Njewel looks to land a right hand but Varvaskoukku moved out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A clash of legs there as Varvaskoukku blocks the low kick.
Varvaskoukku closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Njewel fails to land.
Varvaskoukku is trying to stall.
Njewel misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Njewel is working Varvaskoukku over against the cage.
Njewel misses with a punch to the body.
Njewel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Njewel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Njewel throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Philippe Njewel dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Njewel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Varvaskoukku needs to keep his hands up - Njewel had a free shot at his head there.
Njewel tries to clinch but Varvaskoukku moves out of range.
Njewel gets tackled into the cage by Varvaskoukku. Varvaskoukku maintains the clinch.
Varvaskoukku tries to work over Njewel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Njewel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Varvaskoukkus head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Njewel.
Varvaskoukku manages to break the clinch.
Varvaskoukku fails with a takedown attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Varvaskoukku 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 Njewel has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Njewel and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Varvaskoukku shoots in for a takedown but Njewel shows good takedown defense.
Njewel lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Njewel.
It looks like Rainer Varvaskoukku has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Varvaskoukku drives through and clinches with Njewel against the cage.
Njewel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Njewel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Varvaskoukku backwards.
Varvaskoukku working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Njewel struggles to land a body shot inside as Varvaskoukku controls his hands.
Martin Philippe Njewel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Njewel tries to work over Varvaskoukku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Varvaskoukku misses with a punch to the body.
Njewel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Varvaskoukku is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Varvaskoukku lands a right hand.
Varvaskoukku wants to stall.
Njewel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Varvaskoukku lands a hook to the side of the head.
Njewel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Varvaskoukku blocking some punches.
Varvaskoukku prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Njewel.
Njewel misses with a body punch.
Varvaskoukku goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Njewel fails to land.
Njewel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Varvaskoukku looking to throw knees to the head but Njewel is blocking nicely.
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!
Njewel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Njewel.
Varvaskoukku is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Njewel is keeping busy.
Njewel misses with the head strike.
Varvaskoukku missing with knees to the body.
Varvaskoukku blocks a body shot from Njewel.
Varvaskoukku wants to stall.
Njewel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Varvaskoukku throws a punch but it's blocked by Njewel.
Njewel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Varvaskoukku misses with a knee to the head.
Good body shot from Varvaskoukku.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Njewel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Njewel working aggressively here.
Njewel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Varvaskoukku backwards.
Njewel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Varvaskoukku lands a hook to the side of the head.
Njewel gets through Varvaskoukku's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Njewel misses with a body punch.
Njewel leaning his opponent against the cage.
Njewel misses with a punch on the inside.
Varvaskoukku lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Njewel backwards.
Njewel wants to take the fight to the mat but Varvaskoukku manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Njewel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Varvaskoukku's elbow.
Varvaskoukku blocks an uppercut.
Njewel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Njewel tries to stall but Varvaskoukku uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Njewel throws a head punch that misses.
Varvaskoukku misses with a body punch.
Varvaskoukku prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Philippe Njewel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Njewel misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Njewel slaps away a takedown attempt from Varvaskoukku, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Njewel connects with a leg kick. Varvaskoukku looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Varvaskoukku throws a quick inside leg kick.
Njewel throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Varvaskoukku misses with a body kick.
Varvaskoukku clinches up with Njewel and pushes him back against the cage.
Varvaskoukku missing with knees to the body.
Njewel lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Varvaskoukku presses Njewel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Njewel working aggressively here.
Njewel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Njewel fails to land.
Njewel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Philippe Njewel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rainer Varvaskoukku's cut.
That's time! Njewel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Varvaskoukku lands a jab.
Varvaskoukku uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Njewel has time to react.
Nice body punch from Njewel.
Varvaskoukku misses the shot to the body.
Varvaskoukku shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Njewel is trying to defend but Varvaskoukku finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Varvaskoukku stalling.
Njewel manages to get to full guard.
Njewel is trying to control the position but Varvaskoukku postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku cracks Njewel with a solid left hand.
Njewel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Njewel keeping moving, preventing Varvaskoukku from controlling successfully.
Varvaskoukku controls from within his opponent's guard.
Njewel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Varvaskoukku missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Njewel looking to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Varvaskoukku accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Njewel working a defensive guard here.
Varvaskoukku with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku looking to pass the guard.
Rainer Varvaskoukku has got the better of the ground game so far.
Njewel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Varvaskoukku trying to control but Njewel is working from the bottom.
Njewel is trying to keep Varvaskoukku in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Njewel is on top in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Varvaskoukku is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Varvaskoukku is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Njewel is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Varvaskoukku has control of Njewel's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Njewel regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Njewel is squirming around, avoiding Varvaskoukku's attempts to control the action.
Varvaskoukku prevents Njewel from getting the reversal.
Njewel wants to control but Varvaskoukku is having none of it.
Varvaskoukku with the ground and pound from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku prevents Njewel from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Varvaskoukku wants to control the pace but Njewel is squirming around nicely.
Njewel is trying to escape the mount.
Varvaskoukku throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Varvaskoukku misses with a head shot.
Njewel is working to get back to half guard.
Njewel bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Njewel throwing strikes from guard but Varvaskoukku blocks nicely.
Varvaskoukku is looking for a triangle but Njewel pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rainer Varvaskoukku really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rainer Varvaskoukku'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.
Varvaskoukku lands a body shot.
Martin Philippe Njewel is winning the standup battle so far.
Some bone on bone action there as Njewel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Varvaskoukku throws a leg kick that misses.
Varvaskoukku scores with a kick to the body.
Varvaskoukku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Njewel.
Njewel slips a straight right by Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Njewel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Varvaskoukku scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Njewel has hold of Varvaskoukku's hands but Varvaskoukku slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Varvaskoukku thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Njewel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Varvaskoukku lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku prevents Njewel from improving his position.
Varvaskoukku working over Njewel with some ground and pound. Njewel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Varvaskoukku wants to control but Njewel is keeping him busy.
Njewel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Varvaskoukku is working away from the top position though.
Varvaskoukku is keen to just control but Njewel is a slippery customer.
Njewel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku wants to pass to mount but Njewel is defending the position.
Varvaskoukku thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Njewel controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Njewel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku is looking to advance position but Njewel won't allow it.
Njewel tries to roll over but Varvaskoukku keeps him under control.
Varvaskoukku lands strikes from half guard.
Njewel regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku throws an elbow that misses. Njewel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Varvaskoukku's guard. Nice move by Njewel!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Varvaskoukku is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Njewel passes into half guard.
Varvaskoukku is trying to get back to full guard.
Njewel trying to control the pace.
Njewel is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Njewel is trying to control the action in half guard but Varvaskoukku is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku wants to improve his position but Njewel is controlling well.
Njewel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Njewel wants to advance to full mount but Varvaskoukku doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Njewel trying to control the position from guard on top but Varvaskoukku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Varvaskoukku trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Varvaskoukku tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Varvaskoukku is looking for a triangle but Njewel pushes his legs off easily.
Varvaskoukku is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rainer Varvaskoukku dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Rainer Varvaskoukku's cut.
That's time! Njewel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Varvaskoukku slips under a jab.
Varvaskoukku goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Varvaskoukku tries to move into range but Njewel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Varvaskoukku misses with an uppercut. Njewel saw that one coming.
Varvaskoukku instigates a clinch.
Varvaskoukku pulls Njewel into guard.
Njewel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Varvaskoukku's head.
Njewel stopping the sweep attempt from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku keeping moving, preventing Njewel from controlling successfully.
Njewel won't allow Varvaskoukku to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Njewel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Varvaskoukku is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Njewel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Njewel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Njewel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Varvaskoukku controls Njewel momentarily but Njewel frees himself.
Njewel cracks Varvaskoukku with a solid left hand.
Njewel advances to half guard.
Njewel wants to pass the guard but Varvaskoukku is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Njewel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Varvaskoukku's head.
Varvaskoukku regains full guard. Nicely done.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Njewel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Njewel stopping the sweep attempt from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku is trying to keep Njewel in close.
Varvaskoukku is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Njewel rolls with it to try and escape but Varvaskoukku cranks on the arm and Njewel is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rainer Varvaskoukku! Rainer Varvaskoukku retains his featherweight title!
Rainer Varvaskoukku thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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