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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Seyran Zeynalabdinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zeynalabdinov comes to the cage accompanied by Saku. Antonio Hong has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Seyran Zeynalabdinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antonio Hong!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zeynalabdinov looks to throw the jab but Hong is out of range.
Hong misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hong. Zeynalabdinov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hong misses with a low kick.
Zeynalabdinov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zeynalabdinov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hong in his tracks.
We've been informed that Hong 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.
Hong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hong misses with a low kick.
Hong throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Seyran Zeynalabdinov has been cut.
Hong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zeynalabdinov doesn't seem bothered though.
Hong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zeynalabdinov's calf.
Zeynalabdinov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hong.
Hong delivers a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zeynalabdinov is looking to chop away at Hong's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov connects with a leg kick. Hong looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zeynalabdinov misses with a kick to the body.
Hong scoring well with a low kick there.
Hong tries to land a front kick but Zeynalabdinov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zeynalabdinov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hong.
Hong throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zeynalabdinov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zeynalabdinov goes for a double leg but Hong avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hong continues to drive forward.
Zeynalabdinov wants a takedown but no success here.
Hong has Zeynalabdinov pressed against the cage, preventing Zeynalabdinov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zeynalabdinov blocks a body shot from Hong.
Zeynalabdinov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hong is keeping busy.
Hong misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Hong as the two fighters clinch.
Zeynalabdinov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong has a couple of punches blocked by Zeynalabdinov.
Hong tries to throw a body punch but Zeynalabdinov avoids it by throwing Hong back against the cage.
Hong cracks Zeynalabdinov with a nice body shot.
Hong lands a shot to the body.
Zeynalabdinov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zeynalabdinov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hong works on Zeynalabdinov's body with a couple of short punches.
Hong lands a body punch.
Hong presses Zeynalabdinov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zeynalabdinov is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hong struggles to land a body shot inside as Zeynalabdinov controls his hands.
Zeynalabdinov wants to take the fight to the mat but Hong manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seyran Zeynalabdinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hong throws a punch but it's blocked by Zeynalabdinov.
Hong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zeynalabdinov is looking for a takedown.
Zeynalabdinov tries to break the clinch but Hong is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zeynalabdinov pushes Hong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zeynalabdinov lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Hong.
Zeynalabdinov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zeynalabdinov has Hong pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hong manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A frustrated look appears on Zeynalabdinov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hong drops Zeynalabdinov onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Zeynalabdinov is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Zeynalabdinov is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hong.
Oh Zeynalabdinov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zeynalabdinov blocking some punches.
Hong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zeynalabdinov backwards.
Hong lands a big right hand that drops Zeynalabdinov! The killer instinct kicks in and Hong finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Hong!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Hong!
A very excited looking Antonio Hong made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kung Lao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hjalmar Klason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klason is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: (Hed) Pe - Raise Hell. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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216 lbs
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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
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Kung Lao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hjalmar Klason!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klason misses with a double jab
and Lao counters with an inside leg kick.
Lao looks to score with a jab to the body but Klason is just out of range.
Lao just misses with a punch to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Lao there.
Kung Lao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Klason.
Klason scores with a jab.
Klason lands with a hook. Lao tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Klason with a hook.
Klason walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lao throws out a loose jab but Klason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lao throws the kick towards the body but Klason avoids it.
Lao bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Klason throws a leg kick but Lao sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Klason.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lao keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Klason swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Klason takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lao misses with a low kick.
Klason misses with a leg kick.
Lao misses with a wild body shot.
Klason throws a leg kick
and Lao counters with a nice uppercut.
Klason throws a leg kick which misses Lao's front leg but catches the back leg as Lao tries to avoid it.
Klason chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lao can pounce on him.
Lao fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lao falls off balance throwing a combination
and Klason counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Klason throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kung Lao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lao throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lao lands a nice shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Lao blocks the low kick.
Klason misses with a low kick as Lao jumps back.
Lao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Klason.
Lao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lao throws a right hand that misses
and Klason moves into the clinch.
Klason working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Lao fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Klason creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lao tries to work over Klason's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lao blocks a body shot from Klason.
Klason tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Klason misses with a punch on the inside.
Klason doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lao lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lao lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lao throws a punch but it's blocked by Klason.
Klason lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lao.
Klason misses with the head strike.
Klason softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lao lands a nice shot to the body.
Klason lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lao backwards.
Klason misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Klason.
Klason lands a shot to the body.
Lao breaks from the clinch.
Lao avoids the body shot from Klason.
Lao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Klason sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lao uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lao slips a jab from Klason.
Lao shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Lao lands.
Lao moves into range and connects with a jab.
Klason throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lao lands with a thumping leg kick.
It looks like Lao has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Klason connects with a high kick.
Lao pivots, looking for a leg kick but Klason is out of range and Lao settles back down.
Lao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Klason shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lao tries to get to full guard but Klason has control of the leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Klason lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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 Kung Lao will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lao thumps Klason with a low kick.
Klason ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Klason on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Klason motions for Lao to come forward. Klason throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Klason throws a jab but it's blocked by Lao.
Lao cracks Klason with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lao connects with a solid leg kick.
Lao throws a solid leg kick but Klason takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lao throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Klason moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A big right from Lao misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lao.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lao takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Klason looks for a takedown but Lao sprawls well.
Lao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Klason doesn't seem bothered though.
Lao staying out of range there.
Lao throws a nice head kick!
Lao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Klason lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Klason tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good leg kick by Lao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lao takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Klason takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Klason.
Lao scores with a body shot.
Good shot there by Lao.
Klason blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Klason misses its intended target.
Klason throws a series of punches but Lao avoids them all with ease.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lao.
Lao on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Klason pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lao throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Klason blocks a head kick by Lao.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Klason.
Klason keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Klason on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lao. Lao obviously looking to wear him down.
Klason misses with a body kick.
Lao jabs Klason right on the nose. Klason blinks but takes it well.
Lao misses with a hook.
Lao misses with a hook. Klason ducked under it nicely.
Klason takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Klason connects with an inside leg kick.
Klason blocks a head kick by Lao.
Klason throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lao keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Klason closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klason throws out a loose jab but Lao uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Klason crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lao - the referee stops the clock and Klason gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lao. Klason manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klason looks to score with a jab to the body but Lao is just out of range.
Klason has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lao.
Klason's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Klason lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lao misses the jab.
Klason misses with a leg kick
and Lao counters with a good, hard body kick but Klason shrugs it off.
Lao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Klason can do to turn this around?
Klason avoids the body shot from Lao.
Lao throws a leg kick
and Klason makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Klason misses with a low kick.
Lao takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lao darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lao cracks the inside of Klason's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kung Lao dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Klason bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lao tried to score with a low kick but Klason checks it.
Lao delivers a nice body kick.
Klason throws a body kick that misses.
Lao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid body kick from Klason.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lao.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lao.
Klason throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lao darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lao takes a swing at Klason's ribcage but misses.
Lao thuds a left hand into Klason's body.
Klason works Lao's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Lao finds it's way through Klason's defenses.
Lao scores with a jab. Klason acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lao throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Klason stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Klason lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lao circles away quickly and effectively.
Kung Lao is winning the standup battle so far.
Klason moves out of range of the leg kick from Lao.
Klason misses with a low kick.
Klason throws a leg kick but Lao sees it coming and moves out of range.
Klason looks to score with a jab to the body but Lao is just out of range.
Lao throws a head kick that Klason semi-blocks.
Lao looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Klason fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lao has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lao lands with a straight right. Klason didn't see that one coming.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Klason, right into the meat.
Hjalmar Klason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klason wants to clinch up but Lao keeps it at a distance.
Klason tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klason closes the distance and clinches.
Lao trying to stall but Klason improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from Klason fails to land.
Lao is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Klason is keeping busy.
Klason tries to work over Lao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lao is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lao scores with a shoulder strike.
Lao tries to work over Klason's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Klason misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lao scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Klason makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Lao's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Klason feints and then cracks Lao's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lao down.
Klason misses with a wild body shot.
Lao takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lao looks to land a body kick but Klason moved away.
Lao misses with a lunging right hand
and Klason counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Klason.
Lao breaks the clinch.
Klason on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lao takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A jab from Lao does it's job there.
Klason throws a wild body kick that Lao sees coming a mile off.
Klason has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Klason.
Klason has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lao.
Lao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Klason.
Klason takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lao throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Klason takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Klason.
Lao throws a jab when Klason was well out of range.
Klason slips a straight right by Lao.
Lao throws a body shot but no joy.
Lao lands a front kick.
Klason takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kung Lao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lao, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kung Lao!
A victorious Kung Lao 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Lee Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maester Ochu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniels comes to the cage accompanied by Kid Rock - Bawitdaba . Ochu has chosen Clutch - The Incomparable Mr. Flannery as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Maester Ochu enters the cage!
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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
26 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Bobby Lee Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maester Ochu!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ochu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Daniels misses the shot to the body.
Daniels scores with a hook to the body. Ochu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Daniels misses with a kick to the body.
Ochu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Daniels checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ochu scores with a nice right hand.
Ochu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Daniels tries to land a front kick but Ochu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Daniels looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ochu avoids the body shot from Daniels.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daniels. Ochu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bobby Lee Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daniels is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ochu.
An inside leg kick lands from Daniels.
Ochu moves out of range as Daniels throws a body kick.
Ochu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ochu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Daniels is looking to wear down Ochu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ochu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Daniels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ochu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Daniels fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ochu manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daniels. Ochu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daniels defending well as Ochu loads up on a big left hand.
Daniels fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ochu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Daniels takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Daniels wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ochu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Daniels digs a good body shot into Ochu's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick from Daniels misses.
Ochu looks to land a left hand but Daniels moved out of range nicely.
Daniels lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Daniels throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ochu on the side of the head.
It looks like Maester Ochu has been cut.
Ochu looks to score with a jab to the body but Daniels is just out of range.
Ochu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daniels throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ochu.
Ochu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Daniels looks to land a body kick but Ochu moved away.
Daniels uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Daniels misses with a body kick.
Daniels throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ochu misses with a hook.
Daniels fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ochu's head.
Danga de danga de dang - Ochu scores with a four punch combination!
Ochu checks a low kick from Daniels.
Daniels scores with a leg kick.
Daniels misses with a head kick.
Daniels misses with a straight right.
Daniels misses with a shot to the body
letting Ochu counter with a right hand.
A slapping body kick lands there for Daniels.
Daniels 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.
Ochu throws a body shot but no joy.
Daniels misses with a wild body shot.
Ochu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Daniels throws a push kick but Ochu slaps the foot to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daniels tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Daniels looks for the body kick but Ochu saw that one coming.
Daniels lands a nice shot that snaps Ochu's head back.
A cross from Daniels lands.
Daniels throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Daniels throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big right from Daniels misses.
Ochu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Daniels's head backwards.
Daniels drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Ochu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ochu is trying to get back to half guard.
Daniels wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ochu keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Lee Daniels dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maester Ochu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice defenses there by Daniels.
Daniels moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Daniels is looking to land body kicks.
Ochu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Daniels is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ochu misses with a series of wild punches.
Ochu throws an off balance right hand
and Daniels cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daniels. Ochu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daniels looks to score with a jab to the body but Ochu is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Daniels slips a straight right by Ochu.
Daniels misses with a kick to the body.
Daniels moves out of range of the body kick.
Daniels with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Daniels.
Ochu moves out of range of the body kick from Daniels.
Ochu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab lands there for Daniels.
Daniels fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ochu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ochu misses with a hook. Daniels ducked under it nicely.
Daniels getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Daniels goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Daniels throws a leg kick but Ochu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ochu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Daniels checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ochu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ochu staying out of range there.
Daniels jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels misses the jab.
Daniels throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daniels takes a swing at Ochu's ribcage but misses.
Daniels ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Daniels takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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!
Daniels throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ochu.
Daniels looks to score with a jab to the body but Ochu is just out of range.
Ochu throws a series of punches but Daniels moves out of range.
A big left from Daniels misses.
Daniels misses with a wild body shot.
Daniels fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ochu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Daniels is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ochu can do to turn this around?
Ochu lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Daniels buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Daniels lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ochu looks to land a combination but Daniels avoids it well.
Daniels throws a body punch but Ochu moves out of range.
Ochu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That has opened up Maester Ochu's cut even more.
Daniels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ochu stalks Daniels and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Daniels's face. Daniels staggers backwards, shaken.
Daniels throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Daniels misses with a kick to the body.
Daniels staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels is looking to land body kicks.
Daniels lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ochu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Daniels finds it's way round the side to connect with Ochu's head.
Daniels misses with a body kick.
Daniels darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ochu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ochu misses with a double jab.
Daniels misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ochu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Daniels throws a right hand that misses
and Ochu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ochu avoids a kick to the body.
Ochu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Daniels bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ochu's head backwards.
Daniels lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Lee Daniels dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maester Ochu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Daniels throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ochu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters circling - Ochu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Daniels lands a jab to the nose.
Ochu slips under a jab from Daniels.
Ochu takes one to the side of the head.
Ochu is rocked!
Daniels tries to score with a low kick but Ochu moves his leg out of the way.
Ochu is still on wobbly legs! Can Daniels finish him?
Ochu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ochu seems to have recovered his senses.
Daniels delivers a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ochu counters with a right hand to the body.
Ochu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Daniels loads up on a big right hand but Ochu slips the punch.
Daniels bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Daniels slips under a jab from Ochu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daniels. Ochu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daniels connects with an inside leg kick.
Daniels scores with a body shot.
Daniels chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Daniels tries a head kick but it misses.
Daniels swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ochu.
Ochu lands a right hook to the body.
Daniels throws a body shot but no joy.
A lazy body kick from Ochu
and Daniels counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Daniels swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ochu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Daniels is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daniels lands with a good body shot.
Maester Ochu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ochu throws the kick towards the body but Daniels avoids it.
Nice body kick from Daniels.
Daniels throws a right hand that Ochu ducks under and follows up with a left that Ochu also avoids with ease.
Ochu has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Daniels.
A leg kick checked by Ochu.
Bobby Lee Daniels is winning the standup battle so far.
Daniels connects with a body shot.
Daniels throws a good cross that connects.
Ochu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ochu looks to land a combination but Daniels avoids it well.
Daniels fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ochu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Daniels takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ochu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Daniels lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels throws a series of punches but Ochu moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ochu.
Daniels thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Ochu misses the target.
Ochu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good exchange - Ochu coming out on top.
Ochu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Daniels fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ochu manages to avoid it.
Daniels punishes Ochu's body with a nice straight punch.
Daniels scores with a body shot.
Daniels throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Daniels misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ochu misses with an uppercut.
Ochu misses with a right hand
and Daniels counters with a stiff right hand.
Ochu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daniels lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ochu will feel that in the morning.
Ochu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Daniels throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice shot by Daniels.
Ochu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Daniels ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ochu throws a jab but it's blocked by Daniels.
Daniels looks to score with a jab to the body but Ochu is just out of range.
Bobby Lee Daniels is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Daniels avoids the body shot from Ochu.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Lee Daniels showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Daniels has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Lee Daniels!
After the fight, Bobby Lee Daniels was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Claudio Espinoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caiaphas Caine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Caiaphas Caine enters the cage!
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36
242 lbs
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32
290 lbs
29 - 17 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Claudio Espinoza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Caiaphas Caine!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caine moves in looking to clinch but Espinoza pushes him off.
Caine feints and as Espinoza raises his hands in defense, Caine changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Caine is looking to work some ground and pound but Espinoza has wrist control.
Caine not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Caine wants to control from the top but Espinoza keeps moving.
Caine postures up.
Caine looking to pass the guard.
Caine keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Espinoza's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Espinoza is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Caine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Claudio Espinoza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Espinoza jabs Caine to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Caine tries a low kick but Espinoza avoids it.
Espinoza is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Espinoza ducks under a wild hook from Caine.
A big left from Caine misses.
Espinoza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Caine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Caine scores with a body shot.
Caine shoots for a double leg takedown but Espinoza sprawls well. He's pushed Caine's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Espinoza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Caine 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.
Caine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Espinoza throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Caine counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Espinoza works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Espinoza keeping moving, preventing Caine from controlling successfully.
Espinoza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Caine is one step ahead there.
Caine with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caine working some strikes from top position.
Espinoza seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Espinoza looking for a sweep. Not yet Espinoza, not yet.
Caine throws a big elbow that misses.
Caine trying to control the position from guard on top but Espinoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Caine.
Espinoza throws a leg kick that misses.
Espinoza takes a swing at Caine's ribcage but misses.
Espinoza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Caine moves out of range as Espinoza throws a body kick.
Espinoza doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Caine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Espinoza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Caine misses the shot to the body.
Caine misses with a body shot.
Espinoza misses with an uppercut. Caine saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Espinoza blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from Caine.
Caine darts in and clinches Espinoza up against the cage.
Caine lands a hook that snaps the head of Espinoza backwards.
Caine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Caine scores with a shoulder strike.
Espinoza stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Espinoza softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Espinoza working aggressively here.
Espinoza lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Caine backwards.
It looks like Caiaphas Caine has been cut.
Caine misses with a punch on the inside.
Caine misses with the head strike.
Caine misses with the head strike.
Caine swings wildly with an uppercut but Espinoza uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caiaphas Caine dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Caiaphas Caine's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Espinoza gets caught napping as Caine dives in and scores a takedown. Espinoza manages to retain guard.
Caine trying to control but Espinoza is working from the bottom.
Caine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Espinoza wants to sweep here but Caine controlling him for the moment.
Caine postures up in Espinoza's guard and throws a big left but Espinoza blocks it.
Espinoza preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Espinoza pulls Caine in to control the position.
Caine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Caine is pushing down on Espinoza's leg trying to pass to half guard. Espinoza is fighting to maintain full guard but Caine has managed to sneak the leg through.
Caine prevents Espinoza from improving his position.
Caiaphas Caine has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caine seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ground and pound from Caine.
Espinoza is not content to let Caine control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Espinoza is looking to improve his position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A looping hook to the body misses from Caine. Espinoza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Caine shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Espinoza but Espinoza pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Espinoza's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Espinoza duly obliges.
Caine misses with a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Caine.
Caine slips a straight right by Espinoza.
Caine throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Caine avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A head kick misses from Caine.
Caine throws a body shot but no joy.
Espinoza scores with a kick to the body.
Espinoza just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice jab there from Espinoza.
Caiaphas Caine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A solid leg kick lands there for Espinoza.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caine blocks the body kick.
Caine tries for a takedown but Espinoza sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Caine looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Caine moves in looking to clinch but Espinoza pushes him off.
Caine takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Caine avoids a kick to the body.
Caine tries to clinch there but Espinoza circles away.
Espinoza throws a body shot but no joy.
Espinoza stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That has opened up Caiaphas Caine's cut even more.
Espinoza looks to land a body kick but Caine moved away.
Espinoza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Caine.
Nice uppercut there from Espinoza.
Espinoza scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Espinoza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Both fighters circling a little - Caine finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Espinoza is looking to land body kicks.
Espinoza lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Espinoza connects with an inside leg kick.
Espinoza shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Espinoza throws a leg kick which misses Caine's front leg but catches the back leg as Caine tries to avoid it.
Caine throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Espinoza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Caine connects with a body shot that sends Espinoza's belly button to the back.
Caine moves out of range of the body kick.
Espinoza finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Caine throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Claudio Espinoza dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Caiaphas Caine'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. And we move into the final round!
Espinoza misses with a hook.
Caine misses with a wild body shot.
Caine throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Espinoza lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Espinoza misses with a jab to the body
and Caine counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Espinoza manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Caine manages to get himself to full guard.
Espinoza is looking to pass into half guard but Caine pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Caine is in guard.
Caine is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Caine stands and throws Espinoza's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Espinoza tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Caine wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Caine.
Espinoza managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Caine.
Caine tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Caine has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Espinoza is not content to let Caine control the position.
Espinoza manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Espinoza has hold of Caine's hands but Caine slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Caine is working for a kimura but Espinoza is defending it quite comfortably.
Espinoza moves into full guard.
Espinoza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Espinoza looking to control.
Caine slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caine with the ground and pound but Espinoza regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Caine is trying to control the action in half guard but Espinoza is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Caine is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Espinoza has managed to free his arm - good work.
Caine trying to control from half guard but Espinoza is working away.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Caine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Espinoza was well out of range. Poor timing from Caine.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Caine tries to clinch but Espinoza moves out of range.
Espinoza throws a body kick that misses.
Espinoza throws a low kick but Caine avoids it.
Espinoza scores with a kick to the body.
Caine cracks the inside of Espinoza's front leg.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Caine.
Espinoza keeps Caine at a distance using the push kick.
Caine tries to close the distance and clinch but Espinoza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Caine just misses with a punch to the body.
Espinoza tries to land a front kick but Caine steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Espinoza wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Caiaphas Caine.
I think Caine 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caiaphas Caine!
After the big win, Caiaphas Caine made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors VIRAL COMBAT and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matt Chabala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Herzog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Herzog is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Takida - Curly Sue. 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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168 lbs
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158 lbs
39 - 24 - 3 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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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
11 - 3 - 2, fighting out of New York, Matt Chabala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 24 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chris Herzog!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herzog shoots in but Chabala avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chabala throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good exchange - Chabala coming out on top.
Herzog takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chabala.
Herzog moves away from the strike by Chabala.
Chabala tries a low kick but Herzog avoids it.
Chabala tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Herzog is able to avoid easily.
Chabala throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Herzog.
Herzog with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chabala to score with a decent uppercut.
Chabala has been working on his boxing with his coaches at THC playhouse in the buildup to the fight.
Herzog throws a jab when Chabala was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herzog walks into a straight right hand from Chabala.
Chabala throws a leg kick but Herzog checks it.
That kick from Chabala tenderised Herzog's leg. Herzog is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chabala throws a leg kick but Herzog sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chabala lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herzog throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matt Chabala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid body kick from Chabala.
Herzog throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Herzog uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chabala.
Herzog throws a body shot but no joy.
Chabala avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chabala tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Herzog is able to avoid easily.
Chabala looks to throw a body kick
and Herzog counters with a shoot takedown. Chabala fights it but they end up in guard.
Herzog wants to control from the top but Chabala keeps moving.
Chabala pulls Herzog in close to prevent any damage.
Herzog slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Chabala pulls Herzog in close to his closed guard and prevents Herzog from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herzog lands a couple of digs.
Herzog trying to control but Chabala is working from the bottom.
Herzog preventing the sweep.
Herzog being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herzog stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chabala swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chabala gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chabala is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Herzog is looking to take this one to the mat.
Chabala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chabala pushes Herzog back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chabala lands with a left to the head.
Chabala is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Matt Chabala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Herzog.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Herzog is looking for a takedown.
Chabala tries to work over Herzog's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Chabala scores with a nice short uppercut.
Herzog wants a takedown.
Herzog is trying to pull guard but Chabala has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chabala.
Chabala lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chabala pushes Herzog back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herzog tries for a takedown but Chabala manages to get underhooks.
Chabala slowing the pace effectively.
Herzog blocks an uppercut.
Chabala makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chabala lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Herzog goes for a takedown attempt but Chabala pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chabala clobbers Herzog with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chabala darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chabala lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chabala blocks a head kick by Herzog.
Chabala fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Herzog has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chabala throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Herzog pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Herzog closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Chabala's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Chabala dominated that round.
That's time! Chabala's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Chabala connects with an inside leg kick.
Chabala scores with a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Chabala.
Chabala lands with a thumping leg kick.
Herzog avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab from Chabala misses.
Chabala throws a lazy head kick
so Herzog counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chabala is on top in guard.
Herzog working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chabala advances to half guard.
Herzog trying to hold on to Chabala's head to control him but Chabala postures up.
Herzog is staying active underneath Chabala, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chabala with the ground and pound but Herzog uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Chabala wants to control from the top but Herzog keeps moving.
Herzog avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chabala trying to control but Herzog is working from the bottom.
Chabala has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chabala passes into half guard.
Chabala is trying to control. Herzog wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chabala throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chabala not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chabala looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Herzog is refusing to be controlled, as Chabala sits in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chabala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Herzog can do to turn this around?
Herzog blocks a low kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chabala moves away from the strike by Herzog.
Chabala drops his hands momentarily and Herzog takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice shot by Chabala.
Chabala tries to clinch but Herzog moves out of range.
Chabala ducks right into an uppercut from Herzog.
Chabala throws a low kick but it's checked well by Herzog.
Herzog takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Herzog takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chabala feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Herzog's calf.
Herzog tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Crunch! Chabala slams his shin into Herzog's torso.
Herzog looks to land a right hand but Chabala moved out of range.
Chabala defending well as Herzog loads up on a big left hand.
Herzog's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herzog takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Herzog blocks a head kick by Chabala.
Chabala throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chabala misses with an uppercut.
Herzog throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chabala.
Chabala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chabala misses with a body shot.
Herzog moves out of range of the body kick.
Chabala slips under a jab.
Herzog scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chabala throws a leg kick which misses Herzog's front leg but catches the back leg as Herzog tries to avoid it.
Herzog takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Chabala misses with a body shot.
Herzog blocks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Chabala dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Chabala moves out of range of the strikes.
Chabala blocks a low kick nicely.
Herzog cracks Chabala with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Chabala.
Chabala rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Herzog cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Herzog misses with an uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chabala.
Chabala moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chabala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Herzog.
A combination from Chabala does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chabala throws a combination that misses
and Herzog counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice body kick from Chabala.
Herzog has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Chabala.
Chabala throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chabala throws a head kick but Herzog moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chabala throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chabala throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chabala fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Herzog has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chabala connects with a leg kick. Herzog looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Chabala thuds his shin into the meat of Herzog's side.
Chabala clinches up against the cage.
Herzog jumps guard but Chabala turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Chabala doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Herzog drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chabala pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chabala connects with the punch.
Herzog fails to land with a series of punches.
Herzog slips under a jab.
Chris Herzog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herzog swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Herzog throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chabala lands a leg kick that knocks Herzog off balance momentarily.
Herzog cracks the inside of Chabala's front leg.
Chabala shoots in looking for a takedown. Herzog tries to sprawl out of it but Chabala keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Herzog manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab from Chabala.
Chabala scores with a head kick. Herzog tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Chabala throws a shot to the body.
Herzog throws a hook to the side of Chabala's head but Chabala sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Herzog misses.
Herzog throws a hook but Chabala blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herzog throws a jab when Chabala was well out of range.
Chabala fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Herzog.
Chabala throws a jab when Herzog was well out of range.
Chabala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chabala. That's going to slow Herzog down.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Chabala. Herzog shrugs it off though.
Herzog walks into a straight right hand from Chabala.
Herzog on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Chabala scores with a decent looking hook.
Herzog looks to throw the jab but Chabala is out of range.
Chabala lands with a thumping leg kick.
Herzog pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chabala scores with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chabala misses with a hook. Herzog ducked under it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chabala defending well as Herzog loads up on a big left hand.
Chabala fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Herzog.
Herzog has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chabala.
Herzog takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chabala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chabala blocks a head kick by Herzog.
Herzog missing with a left hand there. Chabala was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chabala lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Herzog throws an off balance right hand
and Chabala counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Herzog!
Chabala has knee on belly momentarily but Herzog bucks him off and regains half guard.
Chabala is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Herzog doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chabala.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Chabala showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chabala, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Chabala!
After the big win, Matt Chabala made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohammed Sheik Allah Ali Baba Mohammed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juan Velasquez has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juan Velasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mohammed Sheik Allah Ali Baba Mohammed !
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velasquez misses with a looping left.
Ali Baba Mohammed takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Mohammed Sheik Allah Ali Baba Mohammed has been cut.
Velasquez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ali Baba Mohammed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Velasquez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ali Baba Mohammed has time to react.
Velasquez scores with a leg kick.
Ali Baba Mohammed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Velasquez.
Ali Baba Mohammed throws a predictable looking body shot
and Velasquez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ali Baba Mohammed connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Velasquez's hands.
It looks like Juan Velasquez has been cut.
Velasquez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Velasquez lands a slapping body shot.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Velasquez got wobbled bad by a big combination! Ali Baba Mohammed presses forward with punches and knees until Velasquez stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Velasquez closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mohammed Sheik Allah Ali Baba Mohammed !
Post fight, Mohammed Sheik Allah Ali Baba Mohammed took to the microphone: 'Allah snackbar! Allah snackbar! All praise to the magical genie in the sky!! The true pedophile mohammed has blessed us!!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rolen Spliffs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Biggums (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spliffs comes to the cage accompanied by Ice Cube - Smoke Some Weed. Biggums is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by ThunderStruck. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
57 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rolen Spliffs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
47 - 19 - 2, fighting out of New York, Tyrone Biggums!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spliffs takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Biggums scores with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Biggums.
Spliffs is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Spliffs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've been told by Spliffs's head coaches at The Lion's Den that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Biggums on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Biggums scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spliffs doesn't seem bothered though.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Biggums 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 Spliffs has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Spliffs and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Spliffs throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Biggums attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Spliffs.
Rolen Spliffs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Spliffs as Biggums shoots in.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Biggums fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Biggums throws a leg kick but Spliffs checks it.
Spliffs throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Biggums.
Biggums digs a good body shot into Spliffs's ribs.
Biggums misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Biggums takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Biggums avoids the body shot from Spliffs.
Biggums is looking to slow Spliffs down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spliffs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Biggums.
A clash of legs there as Spliffs blocks the low kick.
Spliffs throws a solid leg kick but Biggums takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Spliffs.
Spliffs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Biggums can pounce on him.
Biggums cracks a nice hook into Spliffs's ribs.
Biggums will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Biggums lands a jab to the nose.
Spliffs misses with a double jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spliffs. Biggums does a little dance to reset his feet.
Biggums's corner calls for a 1-2. Biggums obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Spliffs takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Biggums has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Spliffs moves out of range as Biggums throws a body kick.
Biggums with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Spliffs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Biggums throws out the jab.
Biggums moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biggums misses with a jab to the body
and Spliffs counters with a good low kick that Biggums was not able to check.
Biggums tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spliffs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Biggums throws a leg kick which misses Spliffs's front leg but catches the back leg as Spliffs tries to avoid it.
Biggums cracks the inside of Spliffs's front leg.
Spliffs throws a nice outside leg kick.
Biggums throws a shot to the body.
Biggums uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spliffs.
Biggums tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spliffs was well out of range. Poor timing from Biggums.
Rolen Spliffs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Spliffs misses.
Spliffs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Biggums.
Biggums connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Spliffs throws the kick towards the body but Biggums avoids it.
Biggums scores with a body shot.
Spliffs scores with a nice strike.
Biggums throws a body punch but Spliffs moves out of range.
Spliffs misses with a right hand
and Biggums counters with a single leg into guard. Spliffs didn't expect that.
Spliffs keeping moving, preventing Biggums from controlling successfully.
Spliffs looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggums pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spliffs is keeping the position for now.
Biggums content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Biggums with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biggums is fighting to break Spliffs's control of his arms but Spliffs is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Biggums advances to half guard.
Biggums perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spliffs wants to control but Biggums is keeping busy.
Spliffs is concentrating on defense, preventing Biggums from advancing position.
Biggums is thwarting Spliffs's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Biggums wants to control but Spliffs is keeping him busy.
Spliffs trying to control but Biggums postures up.
Biggums content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Biggums is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Spliffs rather than just go for the knockout.
Spliffs throws a body punch but Biggums moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Biggums dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Spliffs missing with a left hand there. Biggums was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Biggums looks to land a body kick but Spliffs moved away.
Spliffs takes a swing at Biggums's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Spliffs.
Spliffs throws a lazy uppercut
and Biggums counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Spliffs!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biggums working away.
Biggums trying to control the position but Spliffs is working away.
Spliffs tries to improve position but can't.
Sloppy strikes there by Biggums.
Spliffs on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Biggums is working Spliffs over with some ground and pound from side control.
Spliffs wants to control but Biggums postures up.
Biggums happy to just control the position for now.
Biggums lands some shots froms side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggums lands an elbow.
Spliffs wants to get back to his feet.
Spliffs taking punishment in the form of punches.
Spliffs is trying to control Biggums's posture but Biggums avoids it.
Biggums trying to control the action but Spliffs is working from the bottom.
Spliffs gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Biggums not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biggums stops Spliffs from getting back to his feet.
Biggums is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Spliffs doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Biggums.
Biggums thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Spliffs's head.
Spliffs manages to get to full guard.
Biggums chips away with some ground and pound.
Biggums throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Biggums postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggums seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Biggums scoring with punches to the head and body.
Biggums postures up in Spliffs's guard and throws a big left but Spliffs blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Biggums accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Spliffs trying to keep a closed guard but Biggums is proving a slippery customer.
Spliffs keeping moving, preventing Biggums from controlling successfully.
Biggums lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Spliffs keeping full guard, as Biggums tries to pass.
Biggums trying to control but Spliffs is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Biggums is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Biggums postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Biggums tries to land a leg kick but Spliffs saw it coming and moves away.
Biggums takes one on the button.
Spliffs clobbers Biggums with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Spliffs lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Biggums ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spliffs moves away.
Spliffs misses with a wild body shot.
Biggums lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spliffs. Biggums does a little dance to reset his feet.
Biggums throws out a loose jab but Spliffs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spliffs moves into range and connects with a jab.
Biggums goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jab, jab by Biggums - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Biggums showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Biggums 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.
Biggums ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spliffs moves away.
Spliffs rushes Biggums and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Biggums breaks the clinch.
Biggums scores with a crisp jab that stopped Spliffs in his tracks.
Biggums jabs Spliffs to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Biggums connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Biggums fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Spliffs on the side of the head.
Spliffs is rocked!
Biggums swings for the body but Spliffs moves out of range.
Spliffs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Biggums was well out of range. Poor timing from Spliffs.
A slow jab from Biggums misses its intended target.
Biggums misses the shot to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Biggums.
Spliffs swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Biggums decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Spliffs's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Biggums accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Biggums postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Spliffs managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spliffs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Biggums not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Spliffs keeping full guard, as Biggums tries to pass.
Biggums trying to control the position from guard on top but Spliffs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Biggums lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Biggums is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Biggums trying to control but Spliffs is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Biggums is stalling in the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Biggums closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Spliffs did well to prevent Biggums getting side control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Spliffs manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Spliffs is adopting a defensive guard.
Biggums with a flurry of punches that miss.
Biggums not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Biggums trying to control but Spliffs is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spliffs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Spliffs pulls Biggums in to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Biggums throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spliffs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Biggums chips away with some ground and pound.
Biggums throwing strikes from guard but Spliffs blocks nicely.
Spliffs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Biggums is one step ahead there.
Spliffs controls Biggums momentarily but Biggums frees himself.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rolen Spliffs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four 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.
Spliffs misses with an uppercut. Biggums saw that one coming.
A slapping body kick lands there for Spliffs.
Biggums thuds a left hand into Spliffs's body.
Biggums scores with a decent looking hook.
Spliffs throws a jab when Biggums was well out of range.
Spliffs is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Biggums throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Biggums with a nice cross.
Biggums looks to score with a jab to the body but Spliffs is just out of range.
Biggums defending well as Spliffs loads up on a big left hand.
Biggums thumps Spliffs with a low kick.
Biggums fails with the takedown.
Spliffs misses with a right hand
and Biggums counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Biggums.
Biggums content to stall in guard here.
Spliffs doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone Biggums comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Biggums 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Biggums!
A determined Tyrone Biggums 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!
The defeated Rolen Spliffs had this to say: 'Two old-ass warriors...throwin' down. good fight, yo...see ya aroun'...'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernie Els (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Els has chosen Chamillionaire - Don't Shoot as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyson Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ernie Els!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs blocks a jab.
Jacobs lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Els moves out of range as Jacobs strikes.
Els fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jacobs is out of range.
Els uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jacobs.
Jacobs throws a leg kick which misses Els's front leg but catches the back leg as Els tries to avoid it.
Els throws a body punch but Jacobs moves out of range.
Jacobs takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jacobs scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jacobs shoots in looking for a takedown. Els tries to sprawl out of it but Jacobs keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Els manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jab from Els.
Jacobs takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jacobs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jacobs scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacobs scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Els is looking to chop away at Jacobs's legs.
Jacobs moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Els throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs connects with a body shot.
Jacobs takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jacobs connects with a body shot.
Els scoring well with a low kick there.
A slow jab from Jacobs misses its intended target.
Els lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jacobs misses with a low kick.
Els uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jacobs.
Jacobs throws a hook but Els blocks it.
Els throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jacobs lands with a right hand.
Jacobs swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Jacobs blocks the leg kick.
Els takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot by Jacobs.
Jacobs sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs throws a low kick, looking for Els's leg but Els calmly moves out of range.
Els throws a chopping leg kick but Jacobs manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jacobs throws the kick towards the body but Els avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for Jacobs. That snapped Els's head back.
A telegraphed right hand from Jacobs misses the target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Els darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Els throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Els. Jacobs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jacobs takes a swing at Els's ribcage but misses.
A punch lands to the side of Els 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tyson Jacobs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacobs blocks a leg kick.
Els just misses with a punch to the body.
Jacobs shoots for a double leg takedown but Els sprawls well. He's pushed Jacobs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Els throws a series of punches but Jacobs avoids them all with ease.
Jacobs takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Els throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jacobs on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs throws a hook to the side of Els's head but Els sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jacobs throws a big shot that misses.
Els throws a leg kick but Jacobs sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Els checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jacobs lands a lovely overhand right.
Jacobs throws a body shot but no joy.
Jacobs scores with the left hand. Els knows he should have avoided that one.
Jacobs fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Els has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Els chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jacobs lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Els.
Els throws a low kick, looking for Jacobs's leg but Jacobs calmly moves out of range.
Els displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jacobs.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Jacobs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Jacobs finds it's way through Els's defenses.
Some bone on bone action there as Jacobs checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jacobs is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jacobs misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Els is predictable there
and Jacobs counters with a nice double leg into half 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!
Jacobs slips a nice elbow through Els's hands, connecting with Els's forehead.
Els is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jacobs is pressing down on Els's thigh, looking to free his foot. Els is holding on for now.
Jacobs controlling the pace.
Jacobs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Els moves into full guard.
Jacobs throws an elbow that misses. Els uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jacobs's guard. Nice move by Els!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Jacobs dominated that round.
That's time! Jacobs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Els misses with a leg kick.
Jacobs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Els can do to turn this around?
Els walks into a left hand.
Jacobs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Els can pounce on him.
Els turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Els is looking to score with low kicks.
Jacobs's jab looks to have found its range, popping Els under the eye.
Jacobs takes one on the button.
Jacobs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Els checks a leg kick.
Tyson Jacobs is winning the standup battle so far.
Els keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jacobs connects with a single shot there.
Jacobs feints and then cracks Els's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Els down.
Jacobs moves out of range of the strikes.
Els takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacobs gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jacobs throws a leg kick which misses Els's front leg but catches the back leg as Els tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs looks to land a right hand but Els moved out of range.
Els avoids the body shot from Jacobs.
It looks like Jacobs has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Jacobs throws a head kick that Els semi-blocks.
Jacobs takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jacobs pivots, looking for a leg kick but Els is out of range and Jacobs settles back down.
Els wants to land a leg kick but Jacobs is out of range.
Els checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jacobs lands a slapping body shot.
Els scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Els. Jacobs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jacobs shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jacobs connects with the punch.
Jacobs lands a lovely overhand right.
The fighters circling - Jacobs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jacobs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Jacobs finds it's way through Els's defenses.
Els keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Jacobs.
Els throws a low kick but Jacobs moves out of range easily.
Els stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jacobs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Els. Jacobs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jacobs dives in and grabs Els's left leg, looking for a takedown. Els pushes down on Jacobs's head and hops out.
Els swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Els misses with a wild body shot.
Jacobs misses the jab.
Jacobs misses with a head kick.
Els misses with a low kick.
Jacobs on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jacobs checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Els takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice sprawl there from Els as Jacobs shoots in.
Els scores with a jab. Jacobs acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Els blocks a head kick by Jacobs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs misses with a straight left.
Jacobs takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Els scores with a sloppy right hand. Jacobs should have avoided that one.
Ernie Els is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Jacobs misses.
Els swings for the body but Jacobs moves out of range.
Jacobs throws a low kick but it's checked well by Els.
Els throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jacobs motions for Els to come forward. Jacobs throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jacobs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Els throws a body punch but Jacobs moves out of range.
Els steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jacobs.
Els ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice cross by Jacobs.
Els moves out of range as Jacobs throws a body kick.
Els stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jacobs.
Els staying out of range there.
Els lands a nice hook to Jacobs's body. Jacobs takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jacobs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacobs pivots, looking for a leg kick but Els is out of range and Jacobs settles back down.
Els looks for the body kick but Jacobs saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Els.
Els scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jacobs doesn't seem bothered though.
Els digs a good hook to Jacobs's body.
Els ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Els avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jacobs throws a right and a left that Els avoids nicely.
Jacobs misses with an uppercut. Els saw that one coming.
Els ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jacobs moves away.
Jacobs throws a sloppy head kick and Els moves out of range easily.
Els is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jacobs rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacobs throws a looping overhand right but Els ducks down to avoid it.
Els moves out of range of the body kick from Jacobs.
Jacobs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Els.
Els connects with an inside leg kick.
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 Tyson Jacobs will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Els throws a half hearted mid kick.
Els avoids a kick to the body.
Els's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jacobs on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Els has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jacobs.
Jacobs looks to land a right hand but Els moved out of range.
Els lands with a thumping leg kick.
Els attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Jacobs.
Jacobs throws a solid leg kick but Els takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jacobs.
An inside leg kick lands from Jacobs.
Els fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jacobs has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jacobs chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs throws out a loose jab but Els uses good head movement to avoid it.
Els misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick from Els misses
and Jacobs counters with a shoot takedown. Els fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Els keeping moving, preventing Jacobs from controlling successfully.
Jacobs has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Els preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Els has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jacobs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jacobs being controlled here momentarily.
Ernie Els has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Els lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Jacobs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Els in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jacobs keeping moving, preventing Els from controlling successfully.
Els sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jacobs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Els wants to control from the top but Jacobs keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Els working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jacobs's head.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jacobs misses with a straight right.
Some bone on bone action there as Els checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jacobs tries for a takedown but Els sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Els.
Els thuds a left hand into Jacobs's body.
Jacobs listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jacobs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jacobs or perhaps it was just good defense by Els, which made it look bad.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jacobs moves out of range of the leg kick from Els.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Els ducks under a wild hook from Jacobs.
Els tries to work over Jacobs's front leg with a kick but Jacobs checks it.
Els throws a head kick but Jacobs moves out of range.
Good work by Els as he checks the leg kick.
Jacobs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Els.
Jacobs connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Els lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Els.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jacobs throws a hook but Els blocks it.
Els misses with a low kick.
Jacobs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Els takes a swing at Jacobs's ribcage but misses.
Els looks to land a right hand but Jacobs moved out of range.
Jacobs chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jacobs staying out of range there.
Jacobs throws a front kick that sends Els stumbling back into the cage.
Jacobs changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tyson Jacobs.
Well Jacobs has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Jacobs!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tyson Jacobs waved his t-shirt featuring The Big Kabosh's logo in front of the cameras.
In defeat, Ernie Els stepped up to the mic, saying 'Good fight LeBlanc. You won the trilogy. '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yury Vesnev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerard Esqueda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Esqueda has chosen Cant del Barça as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yury Vesnev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Gerard Esqueda!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vesnev misses with a low kick.
Vesnev lands with an overhand left.
Vesnev ducks under a wild hook from Esqueda.
Esqueda scores with a jab. Vesnev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Esqueda pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vesnev is out of range and Esqueda settles back down.
Esqueda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vesnev takes one to the side of the head.
Vesnev throws a leg kick
and Esqueda counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Esqueda.
Vesnev working for a triangle but Esqueda defends it easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Vesnev'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.
Esqueda working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Esqueda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vesnev looking for a sweep. Not yet Vesnev, not yet.
Esqueda being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vesnev wants to sweep here but Esqueda controlling him for the moment.
Vesnev seems keen to control Esqueda's posture.
Esqueda trying to control the position from guard on top but Vesnev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Esqueda throws a big elbow that misses.
Vesnev can't keep his opponent in guard - Esqueda advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Esqueda prevents Vesnev from improving his position.
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.
Esqueda working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Esqueda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vesnev manages to get to full guard.
Esqueda wants to control from the top but Vesnev keeps moving.
Vesnev is trying to control the position but Esqueda postures up.
Esqueda throws a strike but Vesnev rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Esqueda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vesnev postures up and lands a big shot to Esqueda's brow.
Vesnev passes into half guard.
Vesnev prevents Esqueda from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vesnev works his way into side control.
Esqueda tries to bench press Vesnev off him but Vesnev keeps the position.
Vesnev throws a strike aimed at the side of Esqueda's head but Esqueda avoids it well.
Vesnev controls the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Vesnev.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esqueda gets back to half guard.
Esqueda is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Vesnev jumps into side control!
Vesnev advances nicely into full mount.
Vesnev moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Esqueda has worked his arm free - good work by Esqueda!
Vesnev is looking to take a break and control but Esqueda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vesnev is trying to get an arm triangle but Esqueda is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gerard Esqueda will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Esqueda moves out of range of the leg kick from Vesnev.
Esqueda feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vesnevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vesnev throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Esqueda was covering up waiting for the punch and Vesnev finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Esqueda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vesnev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vesnev landing some decent shots from guard.
Esqueda preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esqueda being controlled here, momentarily.
Esqueda keeping moving, preventing Vesnev from controlling successfully.
Vesnev is looking to work some ground and pound but Esqueda has wrist control.
Vesnev sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Esqueda's guard.
Vesnev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Vesnev trying to control from half guard but Esqueda is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vesnev is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Esqueda!
Vesnev looking to control but Esqueda is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Esqueda keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vesnev controlling from mount.
Vesnev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Esqueda is looking to escape.
Esqueda taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Esqueda that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Esqueda regains half guard.
Esqueda is refusing to be controlled, as Vesnev sits in half guard.
Vesnev is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Esqueda is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Esqueda slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Esqueda keeping moving, preventing Vesnev from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vesnev stands and throws Esqueda's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Vesnev trying to control the position but Esqueda is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vesnev 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.
Yury Vesnev dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Esqueda scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Esqueda throws the left hand but Vesnev avoids the punch easily.
Vesnev misses with a body punch
and Esqueda counters with a single leg into guard. Vesnev didn't expect that.
Vesnev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Esqueda is one step ahead there.
Vesnev working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Esqueda throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vesnev managing to control the position.
Esqueda working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vesnev's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vesnev has Esqueda pulled in close to control his posture.
Vesnev wants to sweep here but Esqueda controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vesnev is on top in guard.
Vesnev looking to pass the guard.
Vesnev forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esqueda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vesnev is keen to just control but Esqueda is a slippery customer.
Esqueda has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vesnev is working away from the top position though.
Esqueda works his way to full guard. Good work.
Esqueda has momentary wrist control but Vesnev slips an elbow through the middle.
Vesnev slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Vesnev lands a few punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vesnev working the head and body with strikes.
Esqueda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vesnev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Esqueda has escaped the position, nice work there.
Esqueda can't do much from the bottom here.
Vesnev lands an elbow.
Vesnev 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Esqueda is not content to let Vesnev control the position.
Vesnev working the body and head with strikes.
Esqueda is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Esqueda is not content to let Vesnev control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Yury Vesnev did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Esqueda throws a leg kick that misses.
Esqueda takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vesnev shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Vesnev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Esqueda does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Yury Vesnev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vesnev is just content to waste time from the top position. Esqueda takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vesnev slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Esqueda tries to buck Vesnev off but Vesnev is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Esqueda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Esqueda takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Vesnev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Esqueda can do to turn this around?
Esqueda tries to improve position but can't.
Vesnev trying to control the position but Esqueda is working away.
Vesnev taking a break here but Esqueda is having none of it and regains half guard.
Esqueda makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Esqueda.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vesnev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vesnev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Esqueda is keeping the position for now.
Vesnev trying to control the position from guard on top but Esqueda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vesnev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vesnev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Esqueda keeping moving, preventing Vesnev from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esqueda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vesnev manages to avoid it.
Vesnev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Esqueda cracks a nice hook into Vesnev's ribs.
Esqueda has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Some bone on bone action there as Esqueda checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice uppercut there from Esqueda.
Esqueda tests Vesnev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Esqueda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vesnev was well out of range. Poor timing from Esqueda.
Esqueda throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vesnev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Esqueda was well out of range. Poor timing from Vesnev.
Esqueda lands with an uppercut that bounces Vesnev off the cage and back into range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vesnev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Yury Vesnev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Esqueda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vesnev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Esqueda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vesnev.
Vesnev is looking to wear down Esqueda with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vesnev walks into a jab.
Esqueda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Esqueda throws a low kick, looking for Vesnev's leg but Vesnev calmly moves out of range.
A low kick from Esqueda is predictable there
and Vesnev counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Esqueda!
Vesnev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Esqueda keeps working.
Vesnev controlling from side mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vesnev in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yury Vesnev had his way with Gerard Esqueda in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Vesnev gets a double leg takedown into Esqueda's guard.
Esqueda utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vesnev tries to free his leg and advance position but Esqueda is retaining full guard.
Vesnev throwing strikes from guard but Esqueda blocks nicely.
Vesnev trying to control the position from guard on top but Esqueda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Esqueda wants to sweep here but Vesnev controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vesnev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Esqueda is keeping the position for now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Vesnev seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vesnev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A bone on bone clash there as Esqueda blocks the leg kick.
Esqueda blocks a leg kick.
Vesnev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Esqueda takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Esqueda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gerard Esqueda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vesnev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vesnev showed some decent athleticism there.
Esqueda controlling the position well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esqueda is trying to get back to full guard.
Gerard Esqueda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vesnev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vesnev trying to control from half guard but Esqueda is working away.
Vesnev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Esqueda knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vesnev is keen to just control but Esqueda is a slippery customer.
Vesnev looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Vesnev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vesnev trying to control from half guard but Esqueda is working away.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Good leg kick by Esqueda there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vesnev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Esqueda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vesnev throws a hook to the side of Esqueda's head but Esqueda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An inside leg kick from Vesnev misses.
Vesnev misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice shot by Esqueda.
Vesnev fails to land with a series of punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Esqueda throws an ugly left hook that misses
so Vesnev counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Vesnev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vesnev trying to control but Esqueda is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yury Vesnev showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vesnev has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yury Vesnev!
Our winner, Yury Vesnev, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cooper Abreu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abreu has chosen Die for Metal as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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World class boxer
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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
29 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Ricardo Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cooper Abreu!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
We've been hearing reports that Gracie has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Abreu looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abreu.
Good work by Gracie as he checks the leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Gracie finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice body kick there by Gracie.
Gracie blocks a leg kick.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abreu manages to avoid it.
Abreu checks a leg kick.
Gracie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Abreu throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gracie dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Abreu. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abreu fakes the leg kick and cracks Gracie in the body.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Abreu is just out of range.
Abreu throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
Gracie connects with a crisp jab.
A leg kick checked by Abreu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Gracie.
Abreu gets a takedown into half guard.
Abreu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gracie's head.
Abreu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gracie wants to control but Abreu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Abreu.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Abreu is very close to passing his half guard.
Abreu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gracie's head.
Abreu trying to control from Gracie's half guard. Gracie has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Abreu manages to get himself to full guard.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abreu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie pushes down on Abreu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Abreu is trying to get back to full guard.
Abreu has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
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.
Gracie working the head and body with strikes.
Gracie is trying to control. Abreu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Abreu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Abreu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abreu looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Gracie postures up in Abreu's guard and throws a big left but Abreu blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Abreu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Abreu misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Gracie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Abreu looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Abreu checks a leg kick.
Abreu throws a leg kick
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Abreu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Abreu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gracie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abreu gets back to full guard.
Abreu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Abreu keeps moving.
Abreu is looking for a triangle here but Gracie uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Gracie is chipping away with strikes.
Gracie trying to control the action but Abreu is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gracie landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The strikes coming from Gracie are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Abreu is trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie scores with a couple of short elbows.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abreu keeps working.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Gracie misses with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abreu is looking for a sweep.
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sloppy strikes there by Gracie.
Gracie landing strikes.
Gracie lands a nice forearm strike.
Abreu regains half guard.
Ricardo Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie throwing shots but Abreu is blocking nicely.
Abreu taking some punishment here, with Gracie in his half guard.
Gracie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abreu wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Abreu is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracie trying to control but Abreu is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Abreu is on top in guard.
Abreu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abreu pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Abreu wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Gracie 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.
Abreu takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Abreu misses with a body shot.
Gracie takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cooper Abreu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abreu connects with a single shot there.
Abreu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Abreu throws out a leg kick but Gracie moves out of range and Abreu only half commits.
Abreu connects with a solid leg kick.
Abreu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gracie wants to slow Abreu down by chopping away at his legs.
Abreu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie keeps Abreu at a distance using the push kick.
Gracie misses with a looping left.
Abreu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Abreu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
A leg kick checked by Gracie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie misses with an uppercut.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abreu manages to avoid it.
Abreu throws a good cross that connects.
Gracie lands a nice hook to Abreu's body. Abreu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gracie misses with a looping right.
Abreu throws a low kick but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie stuns Abreu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Abreu motions for Gracie to come forward. Abreu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Abreu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Abreu moves out of range of the body kick from Gracie.
Gracie scores with a jab to the head.
An inside leg kick from Abreu misses.
Gracie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a kick to the body.
Abreu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Abreu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abreu cracks Gracie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gracie throws a leg kick that is checked
and Abreu counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gracie is looking to control Abreu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
Gracie is pressing down on Abreu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Abreu sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard.
Abreu wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Abreu.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Abreu is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Abreu stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Abreu is proving a slippery customer.
Abreu wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Abreu throws a big right hand that misses.
Abreu throwing strikes from guard but Gracie blocks nicely.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gracie checks a low kick from Abreu.
Abreu avoids the body shot from Gracie.
Gracie stuffs the takedown.
Gracie is looking to slow Abreu down with leg kicks.
Gracie moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gracie slips under a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Abreu.
Gracie scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Abreu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Abreu lands a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Abreu 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 Gracie has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gracie and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Cooper Abreu just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Abreu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gracie's calf.
Abreu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gracie has time to react.
Gracie lands with a nice body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gracie.
Abreu throws a wild body kick that Gracie sees coming a mile off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gracie.
Abreu 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.
Gracie throws a wild body kick that Abreu sees coming a mile off.
Abreu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is looking to slow Abreu down with leg kicks.
Gracie throws a half hearted mid kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Gracie as he connects with a hook.
Abreu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abreu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Abreu.
Gracie misses with a low kick.
Abreu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but Abreu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Abreu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Abreu breaks from the clinch.
Ricardo Gracie is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie thuds his shin into the meat of Abreu's side.
Abreu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abreu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gracie misses with a low kick.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Abreu.
Gracie moves out of range as Abreu strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looks to land a right hand but Abreu moved out of range.
Abreu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Abreu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gracie scoring well with a low kick there.
Abreu tries to work over Gracie's front leg with a kick but Gracie checks it.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abreu moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abreu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Abreu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Abreu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gracie!
Abreu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Abreu has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gracie.
Abreu has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gracie.
Gracie throws a shot from downtown. Abreu moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie checks the leg kick nicely there.
Good exchange - Gracie coming out on top.
Abreu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Abreu.
Abreu throws a low kick, looking for Gracie's leg but Gracie calmly moves out of range.
Abreu tries a low kick but Gracie avoids it.
Abreu scores with a leg kick.
Abreu cracks Gracie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gracie missing with a left hand there. Abreu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abreu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Abreu throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Abreu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Abreu throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie connects with a leg kick. Abreu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gracie throws a half hearted mid kick.
Abreu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Abreu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abreu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Abreu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gracie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gracie attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abreu moves away.
Abreu lands a high kick!
Gracie plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ricardo Gracie will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Abreu.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Abreu looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Abreu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gracie scores with a crisp jab that stopped Abreu in his tracks.
Abreu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie misses with a low kick.
Gracie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Abreu. Abreu obviously looking to wear him down.
Abreu slips under a jab from Gracie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Abreu. That's going to slow Gracie down.
Abreu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Abreu sprawls well.
Gracie throws a head kick that Abreu semi-blocks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abreu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gracie is out of range and Abreu settles back down.
Abreu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Abreu.
Abreu scores with a punch to the head.
Abreu throws a shot to the body.
Abreu throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Abreu's head backwards.
Gracie slips under a jab from Abreu.
Abreu throws a big shot that misses.
Abreu lands a jab.
Abreu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gracie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abreu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A jab lands there for Abreu.
Abreu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gracie as he avoids it easily.
Abreu throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abreu with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abreu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gracie keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gracie connects with the punch.
Abreu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie checks a low kick from Abreu.
Cooper Abreu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie throws a quick inside leg kick.
Abreu feints and then cracks Gracie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gracie down.
Abreu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abreu.
Gracie lands a nice leg kick that just misses Abreu's sensitive parts.
Abreu cracks the inside of Gracie's front leg.
Gracie checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Abreu tries to work over Gracie's front leg with a kick but Gracie checks it.
Abreu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Abreu.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abreu wants to slow Gracie down by chopping away at his legs.
Abreu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gracie checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abreu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gracie is out of range.
Abreu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie dives in and grabs Abreu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Abreu pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
Abreu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gracie. That's going to slow Abreu down.
Abreu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Abreu misses with a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gracie, right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abreu lands a jab to the head.
Abreu lands with a nice body punch.
Abreu throws a leg kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cooper Abreu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gracie has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Cooper Abreu!
Cooper Abreu is the new welterweight champion!
Cooper Abreu bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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