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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Uriah Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Goodman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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133 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uriah Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Will Goodman!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz shoots in but Goodman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cruz blocks a head kick by Goodman.
Goodman scores with a jab.
Cruz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Goodman avoids it really well and circles away.
Goodman slips a jab from Cruz.
Goodman tries a head kick but it misses.
Cruz staying out of range there.
Cruz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cruz showed some decent athleticism there.
Cruz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz wants to get back to his feet.
Cruz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Goodman is just riding it out for now. Cruz eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cruz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cruz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Goodman defending well though.
Goodman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Uriah Cruz just wasn't active enough.
Goodman misses the shot to the body.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cruz trying to control but Goodman is working from the bottom.
Goodman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cruz.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Goodman keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Uriah Cruz.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt - Goodman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uriah Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz is looking to clinch.
Cruz is looking to clinch but Goodman is avoiding it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cruz.
Cruz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Goodman is fending him off so far but Cruz persists. Nope, Goodman circles away and we're back to standing.
Some wild striking there from Cruz.
Cruz blocks a jab.
Goodman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Uriah Cruz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cruz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A big right from Goodman misses.
Cruz goes for a double leg but Goodman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Goodman continues to drive forward.
Goodman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cruz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Goodman missing with knees to the body.
Cruz working hard to break the clinch.
Goodman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Goodman missing with knees to the body.
Cruz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Goodman blocks an uppercut.
Goodman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cruz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cruz trying to stall but Goodman improves his position.
Goodman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cruz avoids it.
Goodman missing with knees to the body.
Cruz avoiding damage as Goodman throws knees to the body.
Cruz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Goodman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cruz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Goodman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Goodman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Goodman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cruz backwards.
Goodman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Goodman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cruz misses with a punch on the inside.
Goodman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but Goodman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uriah Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goodman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cruz avoids it.
Cruz tries to pull guard but Goodman holds him up against the cage and eventually Cruz drops back down to his feet.
Goodman trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodman missing with knees to the body.
Goodman working Cruz over with knees to the body.
Cruz stalling in the clinch but Goodman improves position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Goodman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goodman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cruz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Will Goodman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cruz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cruz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Goodman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Goodman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goodman lands with a kick to the temple. Cruz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Goodman misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz throws a leg kick
and Goodman counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Goodman looks at the referee who does nothing so Goodman lands a crushing right that sends Cruz to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will Goodman!
An out of breath Will Goodman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjorn Eriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Bjorn Eriksson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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155 lbs
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138 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bruce Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bjorn Eriksson!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong throws a front kick aimed at Eriksson's knee but Eriksson avoids it well.
Eriksson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Eriksson throws a nice looking combination but Armstrong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A clash of legs there as Eriksson blocks the low kick.
A head kick misses from Armstrong.
A big left from Armstrong misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Eriksson misses the target.
Armstrong misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Eriksson checks a low kick from Armstrong.
Armstrong connects with a nice looking jab.
Armstrong dives in and scores a takedown into Eriksson's guard.
Eriksson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Eriksson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Armstrong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong controls from within his opponent's guard.
Armstrong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Eriksson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Armstrong will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Armstrong throwing strikes but missing.
Armstrong makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Armstrong advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armstrong content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson has hold of Armstrong's hands but Armstrong slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Armstrong is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Eriksson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Armstrong controlling the action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Armstrong lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Armstrong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Armstrong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Armstrong is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Armstrong is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Armstrong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Eriksson defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong controlling the action here.
Eriksson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Armstrong.
Armstrong passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Eriksson!
Armstrong in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
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.
A nice elbow there by Armstrong.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Armstrong dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Armstrong misses with an uppercut. Eriksson saw that one coming.
Eriksson checks a low kick from Armstrong.
Armstrong scores with a takedown into Eriksson's guard.
Armstrong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Armstrong is pushing down on Eriksson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Eriksson is fighting to maintain full guard but Armstrong has managed to sneak the leg through.
Eriksson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Armstrong not doing much here.
Armstrong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Eriksson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Armstrong.
Armstrong seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Armstrong thows a huge punch but Eriksson dodges it nicely.
Well, if Armstrong is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Armstrong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've been hearing good reports from Armstrong's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong passes to side control.
Armstrong moves into full mount!
Armstrong lands a nice shot to the head.
Armstrong working the ground and pound effectively.
Eriksson is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Armstrong is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Eriksson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Eriksson is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong controlling his opponent.
Eriksson is still in real trouble! Can Armstrong finish him?
Armstrong raining down shots from the mount!
Armstrong cracks Eriksson with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Armstrong!
After winning the bout, Bruce Armstrong thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sid Razor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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150 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sid Razor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Adam Evans!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Razor throws a poor cross that misses
and Evans counters with a shoot takedown. Razor fights it but they end up in guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Evans is in close to Razor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Evans loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Evans throws a big elbow that misses.
Evans is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Evans throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Razor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Evans trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Razor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Evans.
Evans in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Razor might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Evans wants to get up but he can't break Razor's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Razor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Evans.
Evans missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Evans scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Evans trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Evans postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Evans with a nice head shot there.
Evans has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Razor has a closed guard, preventing Evans from standing up.
Evans in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Evans is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Evans throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Razor has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Evans is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Evans working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Evans throws a big elbow that misses.
Razor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Evans on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans is looking to work some ground and pound but Razor has wrist control.
Evans loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Razor keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.
Razor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Razor misses with a left hand
and Evans counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Evans gets to his feet. Razor looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Razor misses with an uppercut
and Evans counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Evans.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evans with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Evans missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans with a nice head shot there.
Evans throwing strikes but missing.
Evans won't allow Razor to sweep him here.
Evans postures up in Razor's guard and throws a big left but Razor blocks it.
Evans postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Evans controls from within his opponent's guard.
Evans working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Evans dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Razor scores with a jab. Evans acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Razor throws a shot from downtown. Evans moves away and avoids it.
Razor throws a series of punches but Evans moves out of range.
Adam Evans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Razor misses with a right hand
and Evans counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Evans throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Razor is staying active underneath Evans, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Evans slips a nice elbow through Razor's hands, connecting with Razor's forehead.
Evans throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Evans lands strikes from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evans is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Razor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Evans.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans trying to control from half guard but Razor is working away.
Adam Evans has got the better of the ground game so far.
Evans is looking to advance position but Razor won't allow it.
Evans throwing shots but Razor is blocking nicely.
Evans thows a huge punch but Razor dodges it nicely.
Evans throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Razor is trying to control but can't.
Evans sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Razor defending well though.
Evans has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans drops an elbow to the side of Razor's head.
Razor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Evans with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Evans missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Razor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Evans throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Well, if Evans is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Evans is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Razor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Evans is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Razor doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Evans.
Evans lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Razor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Evans.
Razor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Evans.
Razor is not content to let Evans control the position.
Razor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Evans.
Evans keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Evans is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Evans stalling.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Evans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Razor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Razor throws a jab but it's blocked by Evans.
Razor misses with an uppercut
and Evans decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Razor's guard.
Evans with a flurry of punches that miss.
Evans is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Razor is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Razor has escaped and now he's on top!
Razor throws an elbow that misses. Evans uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Razor's guard. Nice move by Evans!
Razor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Evans.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans wanted to stand there but Razor had control of the position.
Evans in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Evans trying to control but Razor is working from the bottom.
Evans is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Evans wants to control from the top but Razor keeps moving.
Evans lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Razor trying to keep a closed guard but Evans is proving a slippery customer.
Evans controls from within his opponent's guard.
Evans postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Evans in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Evans lands a couple of digs.
Evans 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Razor trying to keep a closed guard but Evans is proving a slippery customer.
Evans landing some decent shots from guard.
Razor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Evans.
Evans won't allow Razor to get back to his feet.
Evans is looking to work some ground and pound but Razor has wrist control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Evans throws a big right hand that misses.
Razor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Evans in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Evans with a flurry of punches that miss.
Razor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Evans in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Razor keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.
Sid Razor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adam Evans is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Evans sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Evans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Evans 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 26:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Evans!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dominickoy Palhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pelle Hermanni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hermanni is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hatin on Me-Dizzy Wright. Pelle Hermanni will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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222 lbs
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29
176 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dominickoy Palhares!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pelle Hermanni!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palhares looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hermanni is fending him off so far but Palhares persists. Nope, Hermanni circles away and we're back to standing.
Hermanni throws the kick towards the body but Palhares avoids it.
Nice sprawl there from Hermanni as Palhares shoots in.
Hermanni connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Palhares momentarily.
Palhares seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hermanni listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hermanni lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hermanni lands a head kick. Palhares smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Palhares is rocked!
Hermanni lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pelle Hermanni!
Pelle Hermanni is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Pelle Hermanni thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Dominickoy Palhares stepped up to the mic, saying 'great fight'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bigg Moe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Polo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moe comes to the cage accompanied by polly cover my son justin. Bigg Moe had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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300 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bigg Moe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marco Polo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polo lands with a nice combination. Moe backs away looking to recover.
Polo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Polo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moe.
Polo looks to land a body kick but Moe moved away.
Moe misses with an uppercut
and Polo counters with a two punch combo.
Polo misses with the combination.
Polo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Moe throws a front kick aimed at Polo's knee but Polo avoids it well.
Moe tries a low kick but Polo avoids it.
Moe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Moe moves out of range as Polo throws a body kick.
Moe throws a low kick but Polo moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moe throws a chopping leg kick but Polo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Moe throws out a loose jab but Polo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Moe.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Moe throws a strike aimed at the side of Polo's head but Polo avoids it well.
Moe with the ground and pound but Polo regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Moe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Moe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Polo defending well though.
Moe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Moe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Moe.
Moe looks to land a strike but Polo avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Moe throws an elbow that misses. Polo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Moe's guard. Nice move by Polo!
Moe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Polo defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moe looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Polo has picked Moe up and slammed him! Moe can't keep hold of the triangle and Polo manages to pass to side control!
Moe tries to buck Polo off but Polo is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moe looking for a sweep but Polo has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Moe is trying desperately to improve position.
Moe is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moe is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moe sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Bigg Moe dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Polo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Moe to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moe throwing strikes but missing.
Moe throws a strike but Polo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Moe is on top in guard.
Moe throws an elbow that misses. Polo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Moe's guard. Nice move by Polo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Moe throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Polo escapes and throws Moe's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Moe is looking to reverse the position.
Polo decides to stand up, so the ref orders Moe to his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Polo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Moe does no damage.
Polo throws a push kick but Moe slaps the foot to one side.
Marco Polo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Polo is looking to land body kicks.
Polo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moe.
Polo looks to land a body kick but Moe moved away.
Polo misses with a double jab.
Moe misses with a lunging right hand
and Polo counters with a one-two to the body.
Moe misses with a right hand
and Polo counters with a series of strikes. Moe will be more careful next time no doubt.
Polo throws a series of punches but Moe avoids them all with ease.
Moe misses with an uppercut
and Polo counters with a three punch combo that has Moe backing up. Moe nods at Polo to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moe misses with a lunging right hand
and Polo counters with a left and a right that stings Moe.
Moe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Polo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Moe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Polo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Moe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Moe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Polo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Moe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Moe is looking to pass into half guard but Polo pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Polo is in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moe is looking for a triangle here but Polo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moe tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Polo presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
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!
Polo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Polo stands up from mount. Strange move.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moe throws a poor cross that misses
and Polo counters with a series of strikes. Moe will be more careful next time no doubt.
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 Bigg Moe will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Moe closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Moe is trying to ground and pound but Polo uses the momentary lack of control by Moe to regain half guard.
Moe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Moe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Polo is just riding it out for now. Moe eventually gives up the hold.
Polo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Moe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Moe working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Polo has passed into half guard!
Moe looking for subs from the bottom but Polo mounts him!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moe keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polo stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Moe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Polo counters with a one-two to the body.
Moe looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moe is trying to work for a kimura but Polo is defending well.
Moe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moe misses with a head shot. Polo uses the momentum to regain guard.
Moe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Polo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bigg Moe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Polo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Moe throwing strikes from guard but Polo blocks nicely.
Moe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Moe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Polo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moe throws a strike but Polo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Moe has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Polo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Moe.
Polo has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Polo misses with a body kick.
Marco Polo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bigg Moe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Polo looks for the body kick but Moe saw that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bigg Moe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Moe, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bigg Moe!
A determined Bigg Moe didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
Marco Polo was interviewed post fight and said 'sorry to fans and my team .'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edern Ap Nudd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Juarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ap Nudd might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Lift me up. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Edern Ap Nudd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Juarez!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juarez throws a hook but Ap Nudd blocks it.
Juarez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ap Nudd checks a leg kick.
Juarez misses with a right hand
and Ap Nudd makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Juarez really felt that one!
Juarez misses with a hook
and Ap Nudd counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ap Nudd fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ap Nudd tries a head kick but it misses.
A good leg kick by Ap Nudd.
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!
Juarez thumps Ap Nudd with a low kick.
Ap Nudd avoids the body shot from Juarez.
Ap Nudd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Juarez manages to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Ap Nudd blocks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ap Nudd. Juarez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Juarez swinging wildly here.
Juarez takes one on the button.
Juarez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ap Nudd moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ap Nudd is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ap Nudd lands a big head kick that sends Juarez tumbling to the mat! Ap Nudd takes a step backwards and waves Juarez back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Jason Juarez has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Juarez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Juarez blocks a head kick by Ap Nudd.
Juarez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Juarez is rocked!
BOOM! Ap Nudd lands a beautiful left hook that drops Juarez. Juarez tries to recover but Ap Nudd is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Juarez lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edern Ap Nudd!
Our winner, Edern Ap Nudd, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aulis Homelius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Joaquin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aulis Homelius had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aulis Homelius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rocky Joaquin!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Homelius rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Joaquin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Homelius scores with a jab.
Homelius lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aulis Homelius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Homelius scores with a head kick.
Joaquin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A combination from Homelius does no damage.
Homelius connects with an inside leg kick.
Joaquin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Homelius.
Homelius slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Homelius connects with the punch.
Homelius shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Homelius is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Homelius uses his free foot to push down on Joaquin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Joaquin.
Homelius looking to ground and pound but Joaquin is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Homelius throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Homelius thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Joaquin is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Joaquin blocking the ground and pound.
Joaquin wants to control but Homelius is having none of it.
Joaquin bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Homelius has Joaquin pulled in close to control his posture.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Rocky Joaquin hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Joaquin takes one on the button.
Homelius connects with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Homelius misses the target.
Joaquin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Homelius throws out the jab.
Homelius throws a looping overhand right but Joaquin ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Homelius connects with a right hand. Joaquin shakes it off.
A chopping leg kick lands by Homelius.
Homelius drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joaquin taking a bit of punishment here - Homelius scoring with strikes.
Joaquin avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Homelius.
Homelius working the strikes but Joaquin uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Aulis Homelius dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Homelius lands a glancing blow to the side of Joaquin's head.
Homelius sizes up Joaquin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Joaquin is rocked!
Joaquin is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Homelius doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Joaquin crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Joaquin's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aulis Homelius!
Aulis Homelius gave a mention to VIRAL COMBAT in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Volkov comes to the cage accompanied by The Trooper by Iron Maiden. Donnie Jackson 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 welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 25 - 1, fighting out of London, Vincent Volkov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Donnie Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov thuds a left hand into Jackson's body.
Volkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Volkov.
Volkov moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Volkov tries to score with a low kick but Jackson moves his leg out of the way.
Jackson scores with a nice head shot.
Volkov thumps Jackson with a low kick.
Jackson wants to slow Volkov down by chopping away at his legs.
Volkov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Volkov checks a leg kick.
Volkov swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson jabs Volkov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jackson checks a leg kick.
Jackson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Volkov moved out of range.
Volkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson lands with a cross.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackson throws a chopping leg kick but Volkov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov throws a leg kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Volkov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Volkov is looking to chop away at Jackson's legs.
Jackson tries to land a leg kick but Volkov saw it coming and moves away.
Jackson misses with a hook. Volkov ducked under it nicely.
Jackson blocks a leg kick.
Volkov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A shot to the liver by Volkov. Beautiful body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Volkov.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volkov.
Volkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Volkov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tests Volkov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch lands to the side of Jackson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Volkov throws a chopping leg kick but Jackson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Volkov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Volkov missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Volkov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Volkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Volkov lands with an overhand left.
Jackson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Volkov takes one to the side of the head.
Volkov misses with a straight right.
Volkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Volkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Volkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Volkov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Volkov is retaining full guard.
Volkov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard.
Volkov wants to stand but Jackson is controlling the position.
Jackson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Volkov's head.
Volkov trying to control the position.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov has Jackson pulled in close to control his posture.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Volkov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Volkov is one step ahead there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson trying to control the position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Donnie Jackson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jackson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jackson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Volkov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Volkov scoring well with a low kick there.
Volkov walks into a straight right hand from Jackson.
Nice shot by Jackson.
Volkov blocks a leg kick.
Volkov walks into a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Volkov.
Volkov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jackson with a jab.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Volkov sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Volkov.
Volkov stuffs the takedown.
Vincent Volkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie Jackson.
Volkov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jackson duly obliges.
Volkov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jackson in his tracks.
Jackson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Volkov misses the target.
Jackson throws a low kick, looking for Volkov's leg but Volkov calmly moves out of range.
Volkov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Volkov is fending him off so far but Jackson persists. Nope, Volkov circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkov misses with the combination.
Volkov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Volkov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jackson slips under a jab from Volkov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Volkov moved out of range.
The crowd cheers as Volkov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jackson doesn't seem phased though.
Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Volkov moved out of range nicely.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Jackson dips to his left and cracks Volkov with an uppercut!
Volkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Volkov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Volkov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Volkov scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Volkov is defended easily by Jackson.
Jackson drives through with a takedown into Volkov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson won't allow Volkov to sweep him here.
Volkov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Volkov holds on and takes a little breather.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson is fighting to break Volkov's control of his arms but Volkov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Vincent Volkov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Volkov clobbers Jackson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Volkov looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Volkov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Volkov throws a push kick but Jackson slaps the foot to one side.
Jackson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Volkov in his tracks.
Volkov connects with a leg kick. Jackson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Volkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A leg kick checked by Jackson.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov misses with a looping left.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
Volkov misses with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jackson scores with a nice right hand.
Jackson checks a leg kick.
Volkov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Volkov somewhat.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Volkov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Volkov as he jumps to the side.
Volkov lands a jab to the head.
Volkov throws a leg kick but Jackson checks it.
Volkov takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Volkov circles away.
Vincent Volkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Volkov looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Volkov throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Volkov defending well though.
Jackson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Volkov's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jackson trying to control the action but Volkov is working from the bottom.
Volkov is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jackson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jackson is just content to waste time from the top position. Volkov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jackson trying to control but Volkov is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Volkov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Volkov.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Volkov's guard.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Volkov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson 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.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Volkov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Volkov is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson working a defensive guard but Volkov passes into half guard.
Volkov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jackson controlling the position for now.
Jackson is pressing down on Volkov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Volkov is proving a slippery customer.
Volkov wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Volkov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jackson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Volkov is looking to pass into half guard but Jackson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jackson is in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Volkov wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Jackson really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jackson scores with a jab.
Volkov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
An inside leg kick from Volkov misses.
Volkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Volkov sprawls well.
Volkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson slips a straight right by Volkov.
Volkov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jackson.
Volkov throws a low kick, looking for Jackson's leg but Jackson calmly moves out of range.
Volkov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Volkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jackson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Volkov's hands.
Jackson lands with an overhand left.
Volkov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Good work by Volkov as he checks the leg kick.
Volkov tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Volkov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Volkov tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Volkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Volkov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Volkov has control of Jackson's left arm, preventing Jackson from doing any damage.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Volkov has control of Jackson's left arm, preventing Jackson from doing any damage.
Volkov keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A leg kick checked by Volkov.
Jackson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Volkov moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Volkov tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Volkov to the ground. Volkov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vincent Volkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie Jackson.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Volkov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jackson is out of range and Volkov settles back down.
Volkov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Volkov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vincent Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Volkov lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.
Volkov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Volkov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jackson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Volkov is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov checks a low kick from Jackson.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Volkov!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jackson.
Volkov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jackson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Volkov taking some punishment here, with Jackson in his half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Volkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Volkov is trying to control but can't.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Donnie Jackson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Volkov throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson dives in for a single leg takedown but Volkov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Volkov wants to take the fight to the mat but Jackson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jackson is pressed up against the cage. Volkov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jackson down to the mat. Jackson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Volkov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Volkov connects with an inside leg kick.
Volkov throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Volkov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Jackson with a hook.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Volkov tries to move into range but Jackson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Volkov lunges at Jackson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackson's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jackson checks a leg kick nicely.
The fighters circling - Volkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Volkov misses with a body kick.
Volkov misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Volkov slips a jab from Jackson.
Jackson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Volkov.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Volkov moved out of range.
Good leg kick by Volkov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Volkov.
Volkov needs to keep his hands up - Jackson had a free shot at his head there.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Volkov slips the punch.
Volkov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Volkov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson 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.
Jackson working the ground and pound but Volkov is defending the strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Jackson.
Volkov is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jackson working the head and body with strikes.
Volkov is looking for a sweep.
Volkov dodges the ground and pound from Jackson.
Jackson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Volkov down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov is looking for a sweep.
Sloppy strikes there by Jackson.
Jackson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Volkov is avoiding damage well.
Jackson misses with the ground and pound.
Jackson tries to score with some ground and pound. Volkov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Volkov is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Volkov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jackson.
Volkov manages to get back to half guard.
Vincent Volkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson prevents Volkov from improving his position.
Volkov gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson pushing down on Volkov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jackson throwing shots but Volkov is blocking nicely.
Volkov wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
Jackson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Volkov is just riding it out for now. Jackson eventually gives up the hold.
Volkov missing with punches from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donnie Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 46:49
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donnie Jackson!
Donnie Jackson is the new welterweight champion!
Donnie Jackson gave a mention to Bloodlust Horde Fightwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Coleman Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiao Macale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Macale is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark Coleman Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
56 - 23 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tiao Macale!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman Jr ducks under a wild hook from Macale.
Coleman Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Macale throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Macale bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Coleman Jr's head.
Coleman Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Macale works Coleman Jr's body with a nice hook.
Coleman Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Macale.
Macale misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Macale.
Macale jabs Coleman Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Macale scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Coleman Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Macale.
Macale throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Coleman Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coleman Jr slips under a jab from Macale.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macale missing with a left hand there. Coleman Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Macale misses with a looping right.
Coleman Jr misses with a looping left.
Macale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coleman Jr.
Coleman Jr moves away from the strike by Macale.
Macale pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Coleman Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Coleman Jr misses with a looping right.
A jab from Macale finds it's way through Coleman Jr's defenses.
Tiao Macale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Macale gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Coleman Jr wants to control from the top but Macale keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Coleman Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Coleman Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Macale has wrist control.
Coleman Jr preventing the sweep.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coleman Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Macale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macale is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Coleman Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Macale holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tiao Macale was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Macale takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Coleman Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Macale but Macale pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Coleman Jr tries to land a leg kick but Macale saw it coming and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Macale sprawls well. He's pushed Coleman Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Macale lands with a good body shot.
Macale throws out a loose jab but Coleman Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Macale goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Macale works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Macale lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Macale clobbers Coleman Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Macale sizes up Coleman Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Macale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coleman Jr.
Macale throws a body shot but no joy.
Macale throws a jab when Coleman Jr was well out of range.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiao Macale dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Macale scores with a hook.
Coleman Jr shoots in but Macale avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Coleman Jr avoids the body shot from Macale.
Macale lands a nice shot that snaps Coleman Jr's head back.
Coleman Jr misses with a hook.
Coleman Jr drops his hands momentarily and Macale takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Macale has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Coleman Jr shoots in and bounces Macale off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Coleman Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macale is looking to sweep but instead, Coleman Jr has passed into half guard.
Coleman Jr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Coleman Jr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Coleman Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Coleman Jr sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman Jr tries to pass to full mount but Macale defends it.
Coleman Jr is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Coleman Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Macale does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macale desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Coleman Jr is keen to just control but Macale is a slippery customer.
Coleman Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Coleman Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Macale doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Coleman Jr.
Macale is controlling Coleman Jr's position as best he can from this difficult position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Coleman Jr dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A shot to the liver by Macale. Beautiful body shot.
Coleman Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Macale connects with a body shot.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Coleman Jr.
Macale wants to control but Coleman Jr postures up.
Macale tries to bench press Coleman Jr off him but Coleman Jr keeps the position.
Macale is not content to let Coleman Jr control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman Jr scoring with punches and elbows.
Coleman Jr looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Macale is avoiding damage well.
You can see the frustration on Macale's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Coleman Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Coleman Jr stalls from top position.
Coleman Jr swings around for an armbar but Macale sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Coleman Jr's guard.
Macale postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macale tries to free his leg and advance position but Coleman Jr is retaining full guard.
Macale wants to control from the top but Coleman Jr keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Macale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coleman Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tiao Macale.
Macale misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macale scores with a nice head shot.
Tiao Macale is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Macale lands a lovely overhand right.
Macale throws a hook but Coleman Jr blocks it.
Macale missing with a left hand there. Coleman Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Coleman Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coleman Jr slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Macale is defending against the submission attempts here by Coleman Jr.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tiao Macale.
I think Macale 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiao Macale!
Tiao Macale decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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