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MFN 167: Winter Olympics Rd 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gennakin Golovdy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Galu Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). He arrived on a last minute flight shortly after looking tired and unhappy. Officials decided the fight should still take place, much to the delight of the fans in attendance.
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gennakin Golovdy and Galu Li. Golovdy comes to the cage accompanied by A New Beginning by Audiomachine. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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210 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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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
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gennakin Golovdy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Galu Li!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li has his takedown stuffed
and Golovdy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Golovdy tries to clinch there but Li circles away.
Li only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Li throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Golovdy's waist but Golovdy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Li off to one side.
Li tries for a takedown but Golovdy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Golovdy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Li sprawls and moves away.
Gennakin Golovdy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Galu Li.
Li closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Golovdy to the mat! Golovdy manages to get full guard.
Golovdy wants to sweep but no luck.
Golovdy has Li pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li trying to control the position from guard on top but Golovdy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Golovdy trying to control the position.
Li wants to control from the top but Golovdy keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Golovdy is keeping the position for now.
Li wants to control from the top but Golovdy keeps moving.
Golovdy keeping full guard, as Li tries to pass.
Li wants to control from the top but Golovdy keeps moving.
Li looking to pass the guard.
Golovdy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Li will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Galu Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Li throws a big shot that misses.
Li dodges the punch combination from Golovdy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golovdy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Li.
Golovdy throws a jab but it's blocked by Li.
Li tries for a takedown but Golovdy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Golovdy clinches with his opponent.
Li fails to pull guard.
Li drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Golovdy is trying to force a seperation but Li has the dominant position.
Golovdy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Li has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Golovdy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Golovdy.
Golovdy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Golovdy manages to break the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick misses from Li.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li swats away the attempt to clinch by Golovdy.
Li throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Golovdy's waist but Golovdy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Li off to one side.
Golovdy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Li paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Li changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Golovdy wants to clinch.
Li fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Li connects with a leg kick. Golovdy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Golovdy rushes Li and presses him up against the cage.
Li tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Golovdy wants to break free but Li has control.
Li prevents Golovdy from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golovdy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Golovdy blocks a head kick by Li.
Golovdy tries to clinch up.
Golovdy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Golovdy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Li.
Golovdy is looking to clinch but Li is avoiding it.
Li throws a body kick that misses.
Li drops his hands momentarily and Golovdy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Golovdy. Those never looked like landing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Li is defended easily by Golovdy.
Golovdy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Golovdy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gennakin Golovdy dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Li shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Golovdy as he avoids it easily.
Golovdy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Galu Li is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Li fails with a takedown attempt.
Golovdy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Li throws a front kick that sends Golovdy stumbling back into the cage.
Li shoots for a double leg takedown but Golovdy sprawls well. He's pushed Li's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gennakin Golovdy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Galu Li.
Li circles away from the clinch attempt.
Golovdy tries to clinch up but Li circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golovdy is looking to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Li's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Golovdy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Golovdy wants it to stay on the feet.
Li tries to score a power double leg takedown but Golovdy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Li somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golovdy misses with a hook to the body
and Li counters by moving into the clinch.
Li has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Golovdy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Li tries to pull guard but Golovdy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Golovdy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Li breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Golovdy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Li looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Li with a lazy takedown attempt
and Golovdy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Golovdy moves in looking to clinch but Li pushes him off.
Li shoots in but Golovdy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Golovdy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Golovdy clinches with his opponent.
Li tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Golovdy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Li tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golovdy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Golovdy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Li takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gennakin Golovdy is winning the standup battle so far.
Li doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Golovdy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Li is rocked!
Li is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Li shoots and misses
and Golovdy counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gennakin Golovdy!
An out of breath Gennakin Golovdy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Klinkhammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abed Nadir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nadir has chosen M.A.S.H Theme as his entrance music. Roberto Klinkhammer has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Insanely flexible |
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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
17 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Roberto Klinkhammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Abed Nadir!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nadir looks to land a combination but Klinkhammer avoids it well.
Klinkhammer tests Nadir's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Klinkhammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nadir was well out of range. Poor timing from Klinkhammer.
Nadir looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nadir connects with a leg kick. Klinkhammer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Klinkhammer digs a good body shot into Nadir's ribs.
Nadir closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Klinkhammer to counter with a crisp jab.
Nadir lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Klinkhammer lands a right hook to the body.
Klinkhammer connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nadir tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Klinkhammer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nadir's hands.
Klinkhammer checks the leg kick.
Nadir avoids the body shot from Klinkhammer.
A little jabbing left from Nadir on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nadir has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nadir works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Klinkhammer lands a nice hook to Nadir's body. Nadir takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Klinkhammer.
Nadir throws a low kick, looking for Klinkhammer's leg but Klinkhammer calmly moves out of range.
Nadir avoids the body shot from Klinkhammer.
That kick from Klinkhammer tenderised Nadir's leg. Nadir is trying to keep his angry face on.
Abed Nadir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nadir tries to move into range but Klinkhammer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nadir misses with a straight right.
Klinkhammer lands a big uppercut and Nadir crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Nadir looks OK. Klinkhammer waves Nadir back to his feet!
Klinkhammer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
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!
Nadir slips under a jab from Klinkhammer.
Klinkhammer jabs Nadir to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Klinkhammer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nadir wants to clinch but Klinkhammer slips to the side
and Klinkhammer counters with a nice body shot.
Klinkhammer scores with a jab.
Nadir tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Klinkhammer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Klinkhammer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nadir dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nadir throws a lazy uppercut
and Klinkhammer counters with a nice body shot.
No luck for Nadir with that takedown attempt.
Klinkhammer looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nadir 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.
Klinkhammer connects with the punch.
Nadir has his takedown stuffed
and Klinkhammer counters with a crisp right hand that drops Nadir! Klinkhammer lets Nadir back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Nadir is rocked!
Nadir misses with a straight right.
A cross from Klinkhammer lands.
Nadir tries to close the distance and clinch but Klinkhammer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Klinkhammer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Klinkhammer checks a low kick from Nadir.
Klinkhammer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nadir misses with a straight right.
Nadir throws a combination that misses
and Nadir takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Klinkhammer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Klinkhammer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Klinkhammer looks to score with a jab to the body but Nadir is just out of range.
Nadir scores with a jab. Klinkhammer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Klinkhammer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roberto Klinkhammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nadir. Klinkhammer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Klinkhammer lands with an overhand left.
Nadir chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Klinkhammer can pounce on him.
Nadir cracks Klinkhammer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nadir fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice uppercut there from Klinkhammer.
Nadir lands a leg kick that knocks Klinkhammer off balance momentarily.
Nadir fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Roberto Klinkhammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abed Nadir.
Nadir throws a hook to the side of Klinkhammer's head but Klinkhammer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Klinkhammer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nadir drops his hands momentarily. Klinkhammer doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Nadir staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Nadir doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roberto Klinkhammer!
An out of breath and clearly excited Roberto Klinkhammer thanked Fury Nutrition Inc. for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rick Ashton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrzej Rostowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ashton comes into the arena with Lynyrd Skynyrd - Simple Man blaring out of the sound system. Rostowski has chosen VITER - Marichka as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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146 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rick Ashton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrzej Rostowski!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ashton misses with a wild combination.
Ashton closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rostowski quickly recovers to half guard.
Rostowski is looking to control Ashton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rostowski avoid being mounted?
Rostowski tries to roll over but Ashton keeps him under control.
Rostowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ashton pulls his head out easily.
Ashton prevents Rostowski from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rostowski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rostowski trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ashton trying to control from Rostowski's half guard. Rostowski has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ashton trying to control but Rostowski is working from the bottom.
Rostowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ashton throws a big elbow that misses.
Ashton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rostowski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rostowski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ashton.
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.
Rostowski is trying to control the position but Ashton postures up.
Rostowski keeping moving, preventing Ashton from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ashton scores with a nice right hand.
Rostowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ashton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ashton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rostowski.
A punch combination from Ashton misses.
Rostowski feints the counter takedown.
Rostowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ashton.
Rostowski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ashton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rostowski as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rostowski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ashton tries to avoid it but Rostowski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ashton to the ground. Ashton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ashton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big left from Ashton misses.
Rostowski blocks a jab.
Rostowski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've been told by Ashton's head coaches at Rape Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ashton misses with a wild combination.
Ashton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ashton fails to land with a series of punches.
Rostowski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ashton defends it well.
Rostowski looking to score a takedown here. Ashton is defending well but Rostowski drives through and ends up in Ashton's guard.
Rostowski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ashton's head.
Rostowski throwing strikes but missing.
Rostowski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ashton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rostowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rostowski works over Ashton with some ground and pound from guard.
Rostowski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ashton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rostowski lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rostowski throws an elbow that misses. Ashton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rostowski's guard. Nice move by Ashton!
Ashton stopping the sweep attempt from Rostowski.
Ashton throwing strikes from guard but Rostowski blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ashton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Ashton dominated that round.
That's time! Ashton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rostowski looks for a takedown but Ashton sprawls well.
Ashton seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ashton shoots in looking for a takedown. Rostowski tries to sprawl out of it but Ashton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rostowski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ashton lands with a cross.
Ashton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ashton looks to land a combination but Rostowski avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rostowski enables Ashton to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rostowski manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rostowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Rostowski trying to control the position.
Rostowski wants to sweep here but Ashton controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rick Ashton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ashton trying to control but Rostowski is working from the bottom.
Ashton stopping the sweep attempt from Rostowski.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rostowski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Rostowski cracks Ashton with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rostowski prevents Ashton from getting back to his feet.
Rostowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rostowski stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Ashton has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Rostowski manages to get his head free but now Ashton has transitioned to an armbar! Rostowski grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Ashton! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rick Ashton!
After the big win, Rick Ashton made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors CEC Nutrition Q160 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adam Ash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kingston is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 2pac - I'm Soulja. Nate Kingston has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Adam Ash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 3, fighting out of Montreal, Nate Kingston!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingston closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kingston is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ash knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kingston working away.
Kingston wants to control but Ash is keeping him busy.
Ash is looking to regain half guard here but Kingston keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ash is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kingston's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kingston seems to be working for a kimura but Ash defends the submission attempt.
Ash wants to control but Kingston is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ash is trying to get back to full guard.
Kingston wants to pass the guard but Ash is defending well.
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.
Ash tries to roll over but Kingston keeps him under control.
Kingston 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.
Ash makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ash.
Ash looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kingston is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ash keeping full guard, as Kingston tries to pass.
Kingston trying to control but Ash is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kingston has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ash is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kingston misses with a combination
and Ash counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kingston lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ash missing with punches from the bottom.
Ash has his hands clasped together around Kingston's back. He's all about the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ash punching from the bottom.
Kingston is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ash defends it well.
Kingston is looking for a kimura but Ash is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kingston to get the leverage.
Kingston blocks the strikes from Ash.
Ash slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kingston tries to free his leg and advance position but Ash is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ash is trying to keep Kingston in close.
Ash trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Kingston dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kingston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ash shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kingston counters with a two punch combo.
A punch combination from Kingston misses.
Kingston lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kingston misses the shot to the body.
Kingston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ash finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ash throws a right hand that misses
letting Kingston counter with a right hand.
Kingston misses with a two punch combination.
Ash tries to clinch but Kingston moves out of range.
Kingston throws a counter combo.
Ash ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ash shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ash showed some decent athleticism there.
Ash wants to pass to mount but Kingston is defending the position.
Kingston looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston wants to control but Ash is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ash is taking a breather. Kingston says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kingston keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ash is trying to control the action in half guard but Kingston is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kingston wants to improve his position but Ash is controlling well.
Kingston is refusing to be controlled, as Ash sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ash slips a nice elbow through Kingston's hands, connecting with Kingston's forehead.
Kingston wants to control but Ash is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ash wants to control but Kingston is keeping him busy.
Ash throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kingston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ash sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kingston defending well though.
Ash is looking to take a break and control but Kingston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kingston tries to get to full guard but Ash has control of the leg.
Kingston gets full guard.
Ash slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ash trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kingston manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ash seems keen to control Kingston's posture.
Kingston controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kingston trying to control but Ash is working from the bottom.
Ash has his foot on Kingston's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kingston works his way back into a safe position though.
Ash looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kingston trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ash manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Nate Kingston has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kingston looking for subs off his back but Ash has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ash thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kingston's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ash wants to control but Kingston is keeping him busy.
Ash works his way into side control.
Ash lands a few punches from side control.
Kingston sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ash slips a nice elbow through Kingston's hands, connecting with Kingston's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ash wants to work for an arm triangle but Kingston is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ash is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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 Adam Ash will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kingston missing with a left hand there. Ash was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nate Kingston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ash showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kingston.
Ash is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kingston.
Ash misses with a low kick.
Kingston throws a right hand that Ash ducks under and follows up with a left that Ash also avoids with ease.
Ash swings for the body but Kingston moves out of range.
Kingston throws a series of punches but Ash moves out of range.
Ash misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kingston looks to score with a jab to the body but Ash is just out of range.
Ash 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.
Nate Kingston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ash throws an overhand right that lands on Kingston's shoulder, as Kingston tries to avoid the shot.
Ash throws a looping overhand right but Kingston ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ash has time to react.
Kingston misses with a double jab.
Ash slips a jab and a cross from Kingston.
Kingston falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ash counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ash on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston takes one on the button.
Kingston misses with a leg kick.
Kingston pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ash back to the cage. Kingston follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kingston misses with a looping left.
Kingston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ash looks for a takedown but Kingston sprawls well.
Kingston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ash shoots in looking for a takedown. Kingston tries to sprawl out of it but Ash keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kingston manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kingston takes one to the chin there.
Ash drives through with a takedown into Kingston's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ash would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ash postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kingston looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ash controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kingston is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kingston keeping moving, preventing Ash from controlling successfully.
Ash throws a big elbow that misses.
Kingston trying to keep a closed guard but Ash is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ash chips away with some ground and pound.
Ash scoring with some ground and pound.
Kingston has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Ash doesn't defend quickly enough and Kingston has managed to lock this one up! Can Ash escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Kingston on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nate Kingston!
Nate Kingston got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Godbolt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Cult (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Godbolt's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Trenches by Pop Evil. Cult has chosen Magneto's Theme as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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202 lbs
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190 lbs
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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
16 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matthew Godbolt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, King Cult!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Godbolt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cult is fending him off so far but Godbolt persists. Nope, Cult circles away and we're back to standing.
Cult flicks out a counter leg kick but Godbolt steps away.
Cult takes a swing at Godbolt's ribcage but misses.
Cult takes one on the button.
Cult is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Godbolt misses with a looping left.
Cult throws a front kick that sends Godbolt stumbling back into the cage.
Godbolt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cult looks to score with a jab to the body but Godbolt is just out of range.
Cult bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Godbolt throws a hook to the side of Cult's head but Cult sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick from Cult lands but Godbolt takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godbolt throws a body shot but no joy.
Godbolt avoids a kick to the body.
Godbolt lands a nice looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Cult throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Godbolt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cult's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cult lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cult takes a shot to the body in his stride.
King Cult is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cult avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cult with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cult misses with a leg kick.
Cult clinches with his opponent.
Godbolt tries to throw a body punch but Cult avoids it by throwing Godbolt back against the cage.
Cult misses with a hook from the clinch.
Godbolt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cult has him pressed against the cage.
Cult swings wildly with an uppercut but Godbolt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cult struggles to land a body shot inside as Godbolt controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Godbolt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cult lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cult is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Godbolt.
Godbolt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godbolt tries to break the clinch but Cult is controlling the position.
A shot in the inside from Cult.
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!
Godbolt is leaning against Cult and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Godbolt tries to break free but Cult pushes him back against the cage.
Godbolt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cult lands with an overhand left.
Cult throws a half hearted mid kick.
Godbolt tries to counter with a takedown but Cult is quick to defend against it.
Godbolt fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cult sprawls well initially but Godbolt persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Godbolt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cult keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cult is not content to let Godbolt control the position.
Godbolt is stalling here. Cult is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Godbolt seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cult has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Godbolt 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Godbolt wants to control but Cult postures up.
Godbolt is looking to reverse the position.
Godbolt regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Godbolt has a hand on Cult's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Cult takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Cult controlling his opponent.
Godbolt is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Godbolt wants to control but Cult is having none of it.
Cult looking to control and managing it successfully.
Let's hope that Cult has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Cult dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Godbolt lands a jab to the nose.
Cult moves into range and clinches up with Godbolt.
Still in the clinch, Godbolt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Godbolt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short right from Godbolt on the inside.
Cult goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cult scores with a shoulder strike.
Godbolt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cult lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cult lands with a short shot to the head.
Godbolt tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cult misses with a punch to the body.
Godbolt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Godbolt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cult scores with a shot to the side of Godbolt's head.
Godbolt is trying to break the clinch but Cult has him pressed against the cage.
Godbolt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cult lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short body shot lands from Cult as the two fighters clinch.
Godbolt misses with a body punch.
Godbolt breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godbolt misses with a straight right.
Godbolt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cult rushes Godbolt and presses him up against the cage.
Godbolt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cult's elbow.
Godbolt is trying to drag Cult to the mat but Cult just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
King Cult seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Godbolt.
A hook to the body from Cult.
Godbolt has Cult pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cult manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Godbolt is trying to trip Cult. He has hold of a leg but Cult is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Godbolt persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Godbolt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Godbolt trying to control the position from guard on top but Cult is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Godbolt drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cult looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cult looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cult!
Godbolt gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cult is thwarting Godbolt's attempts to control the position.
Cult prevents Godbolt from improving his position.
Cult is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cult is looking to advance position but Godbolt won't allow it.
Godbolt moves into full guard.
Godbolt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Godbolt striking off his back but it's not causing Cult any problems.
Godbolt has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cult has passed into side control.
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.
Cult in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Godbolt struggling a bit here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
King Cult has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cult trying to control the position but Godbolt is working away.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but King Cult will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Godbolt misses with a hook. Cult ducked under it nicely.
Godbolt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cult sprawls well. Cult wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Godbolt gets slowly back to his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cult.
Godbolt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cult.
Godbolt connects with a body shot that sends Cult's belly button to the back.
Cult turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cult attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cult throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
King Cult seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Godbolt just misses with a punch to the body.
Cult swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cult misses with a body kick.
Cult turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Godbolt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godbolt throws a body punch but Cult moves out of range.
Godbolt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cult avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Godbolt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Godbolt lands a right hook to the body.
Cult keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cult connects with a right hand. Godbolt shakes it off.
Cult is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Godbolt looks for a takedown but Cult sprawls well.
Godbolt walks into a straight right hand from Cult.
Godbolt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cult feints and then cracks Godbolt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Godbolt down.
King Cult seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godbolt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Godbolt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Godbolt throws a looping overhand right but Cult ducks down to avoid it.
Cult turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Godbolt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Godbolt swings widly with a right hand
enabling Cult to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cult misses with a low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cult.
Cult avoids the body shot from Godbolt.
Cult uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Godbolt.
Godbolt walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cult.
Godbolt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cults jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cult has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cult misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Godbolt.
Godbolt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cult was well out of range. Poor timing from Godbolt.
Cult replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Godbolt blocks it well.
Cult lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cult scores with a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Godbolt.
Cult misses with a wild combination.
Godbolt blocks a jab.
Godbolt tries to counter with a takedown but Cult is quick to defend against it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cult.
Godbolt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cult slips under a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cult.
It looks like Matthew Godbolt has been cut.
Cult scores with a jab to the body.
Cult throws a half hearted mid kick.
Godbolt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cult.
Godbolt throws a body shot but no joy.
Cult lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cult moves into range and clinches up with Godbolt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cult lands a left hand that snaps the head of Godbolt backwards.
I was talking to Godbolt's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cult pushes Godbolt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Godbolt.
Godbolt turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Who's going to make the next move?
Godbolt prevents Cult from escaping the position.
Cult felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Cult gets back to half guard.
Cult wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
King Cult comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cult 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King Cult!
King Cult bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roope Latvala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Opie River (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Latvala comes to the cage accompanied by Children of Bodom - Tie my rope. The crowd seem to be enjoying River's choice of entrance music: Skillet - Monster . I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roope Latvala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 2, fighting out of New York, Opie River!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Latvala lands a glancing blow to the side of River's head.
Latvala motions for River to come forward. Latvala throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Latvala takes one to the chin there.
Latvala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Latvala throws an off balance right hand
and River counters with a straight right hand.
Latvala swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
River finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Latvala throws a body shot but no joy.
Latvala swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Latvala.
River ducks right into an uppercut from Latvala.
Latvala throws a lazy uppercut
and River counters with a nice low kick that buckles Latvala's knee momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Latvala looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.
Roope Latvala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River moves out of range as Latvala strikes.
Latvala misses with a lunging right hand
and River counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
River 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.
Latvala throws a lazy right hand but River sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Latvala throws a leg kick
and River moves into the clinch.
River lands a nice uppercut.
Latvala is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
River is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
River misses with some punches.
River lands with a light punch inside.
Latvala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
River pushes Latvala back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Latvala lands a hook to the side of the head.
River pressing his opponent against the cage.
Latvala misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Latvala misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from River as the two fighters clinch.
Latvala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River tries to throw a body punch but Latvala avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
Latvala misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Latvala fails to land.
Latvala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River pushes Latvala back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Latvala misses with some punches.
Latvala looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Our sources have told us that Latvala has been working on his elbows in the gym.
River throws a head punch that misses.
River misses with a body punch.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Latvala's elbow.
Latvala lands a left hand.
Latvala tries a body shot but River blocks it.
River tries to throw a body punch but Latvala avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Latvala as River tries to tie him up.
River has a couple of punches blocked by Latvala.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River is trying to force a seperation but Latvala has the dominant position.
River has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Latvala after a bit of a struggle.
River fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Latvala doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Latvala is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Latvala is pushing River up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
River has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Latvala is trying to keep an underhook but River manages to get the takedown into half guard.
River landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
River misses with a head shot. Latvala uses the momentum to regain guard.
River stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Latvala swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River postures up.
River postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
River forces his way into half guard.
Latvala is trying to control but can't.
River stalling away here and it's allowed Latvala to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Opie River dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Latvala misses with an uppercut
and River counters with a nice double leg into side control. Latvala won't be happy with that.
Latvala struggling a bit here.
Latvala is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
River working the ground and pound.
The referee asks River politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. River prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Latvala is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Latvala is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked River off and has taken his back!
Latvala throwing damaging strikes from the back! River could be in trouble here!
River rolls, trying to escape but Latvala keeps control of the position.
Latvala missing with strikes.
River tries to escape the position.
River covering up well under a series of strikes from Latvala.
Latvala keeps control of the position as River tries to break free.
River turns into Latvala and is now in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
River postures up.
Latvala keeping full guard, as River tries to pass.
Latvala wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and River is now in half guard.
Latvala gets back to full guard.
River chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River got a little sloppy there for a moment and Latvala has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, River has managed to get both his arms back between Latvala's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Latvala trying to control the position.
River distracts Latvala with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Latvala not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Latvala wants to control but River passes easily into half guard.
River trying to control the action but Latvala is working from the bottom.
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.
River tries to pass to full mount but Latvala defends it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
River thows a huge punch but Latvala dodges it nicely.
River content to control rather than advance.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Latvala fails to land with a series of punches.
River tries a quick counter leg kick but Latvala is wise to it.
Latvala cracks River with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Latvala misses with a hook.
River slips a straight right by Latvala.
Latvala takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Opie River showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
River misses with a kick to the body.
River fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Latvala, pushing him back against the cage.
Latvala looking to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Latvala.
Latvala lands a body punch.
Latvala looking to slow down the pace here.
Latvala is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Latvala as River tries to tie him up.
Latvala misses with a hook from the clinch.
Latvala stalling against the cage.
Latvala has River pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Latvala breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Latvala throws a hook but River blocks it.
Good exchange - Latvala coming out on top.
A slapping leg kick lands for Latvala.
Latvala misses with a leg kick.
Latvala avoids the body shot from River.
Latvala takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That kick from River tenderised Latvala's leg. Latvala is trying to keep his angry face on.
Latvala misses with a telegraphed body shot
and River counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
River blocks a head kick by Latvala.
River tries to counter by closing the distance.
River lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Latvala with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
River not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Latvala on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
River drops an elbow to the side of Latvala's head.
River is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Latvala trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Latvala keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
River working over Latvala with some ground and pound. Latvala looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Roope Latvala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River is trying to control the action in half guard but Latvala is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
River looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Latvala works his way to full guard. Good work.
River 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.
Opie River is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
River forces his way into half guard.
Opie River has got the better of the ground game so far.
River thows a huge punch but Latvala dodges it nicely.
River thows a huge punch but Latvala dodges it nicely.
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.
Latvala is refusing to be controlled, as River sits in half guard.
River is looking to advance position but Latvala won't allow it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Latvala checks a low kick from River.
Latvala appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Latvala swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Latvala pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces River back to the cage. Latvala follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
River takes the fight into the clinch.
River goes for a takedown in the clinch but Latvala prevents it.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Latvala controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
And that's the end of the fight!
Opie River comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got River 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Opie River!
Opie River very nearly forgot to thank FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Victor Zsasz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Lemieux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zsasz's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 2Pac: When We Ride ft. Outlawz. Lemieux has chosen Sliwa as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Victor Zsasz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ron Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lemieux checks a leg kick.
Lemieux changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lemieux throws a leg kick but Zsasz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zsasz throws an overhand right that lands on Lemieux's shoulder, as Lemieux tries to avoid the shot.
Zsasz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zsasz feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lemieux with a hook.
Lemieux connects with the punch.
Zsasz throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Zsasz tried to score with a low kick but Lemieux checks it.
Lemieux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zsasz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lemieux just manages to avoid it.
Zsasz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zsasz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zsasz blocks a head kick by Lemieux.
Zsasz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lemieux takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lemieux takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zsasz throws a leg kick but Lemieux moved away.
Zsasz avoids the body shot from Lemieux.
Zsasz is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zsasz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lemieux darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lemieux sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zsasz defending well though.
Zsasz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lemieux has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lemieux is working for a submission of some sort.
Zsasz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lemieux.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux trying to control from half guard but Zsasz is working away.
Lemieux sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zsasz defending well though.
Zsasz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Zsasz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lemieux is working for a kimura but Zsasz is defending it quite comfortably.
Lemieux missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zsasz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zsasz is trying to stand up here but Lemieux is controlling him well.
Lemieux thows a huge punch but Zsasz dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lemieux scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsasz is looking for a sweep. Lemieux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lemieux tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zsasz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lemieux missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zsasz is looking to control Lemieux's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zsasz avoid being mounted?
Lemieux is nestled in close to Zsasz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lemieux trying to control the action but Zsasz is working from the bottom.
Lemieux not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lemieux thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zsasz's head.
Lemieux tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zsasz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Zsasz keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zsasz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zsasz scores with a nice head shot.
Lemieux just misses with a punch to the body.
Zsasz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zsasz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zsasz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zsasz looks to land a body kick but Lemieux moved away.
Victor Zsasz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zsasz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lemieux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zsasz.
Lemieux with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lemieux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zsasz.
Zsasz punishes Lemieux's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Lemieux dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Zsasz. Lemieux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zsasz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zsasz.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zsasz. Lemieux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Victor Zsasz is winning the standup battle so far.
Zsasz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zsasz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lemieux wants to pass the guard but Zsasz is keeping the position.
Lemieux throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux won't allow Zsasz to sweep him here.
Zsasz pulls Lemieux in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemieux postures up in Zsasz's guard and throws a big left but Zsasz blocks it.
Lemieux stays in close to Zsasz's body and controls the position.
Zsasz has momentary wrist control but Lemieux slips an elbow through the middle.
Lemieux throws a big elbow that misses.
Zsasz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lemieux.
Zsasz keeping moving, preventing Lemieux from controlling successfully.
Lemieux throwing strikes but missing.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Zsasz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lemieux throws a jab when Zsasz was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Zsasz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zsasz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lemieux misses with a body punch
and Zsasz counters with a thumping low kick.
Zsasz tries a low kick but Lemieux avoids it.
Zsasz looks to land a right hand but Lemieux moved out of range.
Zsasz missing with a left hand there. Lemieux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zsasz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lemieux misses with a takedown
and Zsasz counters with a nice body shot.
Zsasz is looking to wear down Lemieux with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lemieux lands a right hook to the body.
Zsasz lands a leg kick that knocks Lemieux off balance momentarily.
Zsasz with a jab.
Lemieux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lemieux avoids the head kick by Zsasz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsasz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zsasz misses with a kick to the body
so Lemieux counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lemieux preventing the sweep.
Zsasz trying to keep a closed guard but Lemieux is proving a slippery customer.
Zsasz wants to sweep here but Lemieux controlling him for the moment.
Lemieux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zsasz is keeping the position for now.
Lemieux throws a big right hand that misses.
Lemieux throws a big elbow that misses.
Zsasz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zsasz pulls his head out easily.
Lemieux is trying to maintain the position but Zsasz is very close to passing his half guard.
Zsasz is looking to advance position but Lemieux won't allow it.
Zsasz tries to stand but can't do so whilst Lemieux controls his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lemieux manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lemieux controls Zsasz momentarily but Zsasz frees himself.
Zsasz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ron Lemieux will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Zsasz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zsasz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lemieux throws a wild body kick that Zsasz sees coming a mile off.
Lemieux lands a nice looking body shot.
Lemieux scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lemieux is looking to slow Zsasz down with leg kicks.
Lemieux misses the shot to the body.
No joy there for Lemieux, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lemieux throws a hook but Zsasz blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zsasz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lemieux.
Zsasz lands the left hand.
Zsasz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lemieux misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Lemieux - just one landing.
A swing and a miss from Zsasz.
Nice uppercut there from Zsasz.
Good leg kick by Zsasz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zsasz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lemieux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zsasz.
Zsasz throws a low kick, looking for Lemieux's leg but Lemieux calmly moves out of range.
Zsasz thumps Lemieux with a low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lemieux.
A jab lands there for Lemieux.
Lemieux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zsasz was well out of range. Poor timing from Lemieux.
Zsasz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lemieux with the counter takedown but Zsasz avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Zsasz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zsasz moves 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!
Zsasz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zsasz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A big right from Zsasz misses.
Zsasz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lemieux manages to avoid it.
Zsasz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lemieux misses with a looping right.
Zsasz throws a body shot but no joy.
Zsasz thumps Lemieux with a low kick.
Lemieux scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lemieux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zsasz.
Lemieux changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zsasz throws a solid leg kick but Lemieux takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zsasz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsasz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lemieux fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lemieux scores with a shot to the body.
Zsasz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lemieux misses with an uppercut.
Victor Zsasz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lemieux checks a leg kick.
Zsasz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zsasz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zsasz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lemieux manages to avoid it.
Zsasz throws a leg kick
and Lemieux counters with a nice double leg into side control. Zsasz won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zsasz takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Zsasz is trying to improve his position.
Ron Lemieux has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zsasz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zsasz managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lemieux.
Lemieux swings around for an armbar but Zsasz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lemieux's guard.
Zsasz stopping the sweep attempt from Lemieux.
Zsasz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Zsasz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zsasz throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Ron Lemieux just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Zsasz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lemieux feints the counter takedown.
Zsasz throws a leg kick but Lemieux sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lemieux drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zsasz defends it well.
Zsasz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zsasz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lemieux scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lemieux drops back, looking for a kneebar! Zsasz looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Zsasz looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Zsasz!
Lemieux manages to work his way to half guard, despite Zsasz's best efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zsasz trying to control the action but Lemieux is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemieux has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Zsasz. Oh but Lemieux has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Zsasz goes limp - he's gone! Lemieux jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ron Lemieux!
Ron Lemieux made sure to mention his sponsor, VIRAL COMBAT in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Victor Zsasz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Revenge is like the sweetest joy next to getting pussy so mothafucka!! i fucking demand a rematch or else get me some pussy to fuck hard.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sergiy Sklyar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oompa Loompa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sklyar comes to the cage accompanied by Scarface - No Tears. Loompa has chosen Faded as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Sergiy Sklyar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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139 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Sergiy Sklyar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Oompa Loompa!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sklyar drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sklyar happy to just control the position for now.
Sklyar 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.
Sklyar looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Loompa is avoiding damage well.
Loompa takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes there by Sklyar.
Loompa is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sklyar looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Loompa is avoiding damage well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loompa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Loompa wants to control but Sklyar postures up.
Sklyar taking a breather here.
Sklyar working the ground and pound but Loompa is defending the strikes.
Sklyar works to advance to full mount. Loompa defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Loompa in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sklyar dominating with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loompa is desperately trying to improve his position but Sklyar has a good base and remains in mount.
Sklyar postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Loompa looks a forlorn figure.
Sklyar working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sklyar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Loompa is looking to escape.
Loompa tries to reverse the position but Sklyar maintains control.
Sklyar looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Loompa is looking to improve his position but Sklyar isn't that keen on the idea.
BOOM! Sklyar connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loompa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sklyar lands with some strikes.
Sklyar landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sklyar pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sklyar pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Loompa is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sklyar landing strikes from the mount.
Loompa is still in real trouble! Can Sklyar finish him?
Sklyar lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Loompa hang on?
Loompa tries to hold on but Sklyar postures up.
Sklyar pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
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!
Sklyar lands a heavy elbow.
Sklyar tries to control but Loompa wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loompa tries to lock up and control but Sklyar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Loompa seems to have recovered his senses.
Loompa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Loompa sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Loompa is refusing to be controlled, as Sklyar sits in half guard.
Sklyar is looking to advance position but Loompa won't allow it.
Sklyar is trying to control the action in half guard but Loompa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sklyar wants to free his trapped foot but Loompa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Loompa wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergiy Sklyar dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sklyar lands a jab to Loompa's midsection.
Sklyar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Loompa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Loompa lands with a good body shot.
Sklyar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Loompa's head.
Sklyar takes a swing at Loompa's ribcage but misses.
Sklyar thumps Loompa with a low kick.
Sklyar misses with a straight right.
Sklyar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice leg kick lands there from Loompa.
Loompa throws a front kick aimed at Sklyar's knee but Sklyar avoids it well.
Sklyar drops down looking for a counter takedown but Loompa sprawls and moves away.
No luck for Loompa with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loompa connects with the punch.
Loompa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Oompa Loompa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loompa lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sklyar is looking to clinch.
Sklyar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Loompa counters with an outside leg kick.
Sklyar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sklyar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sklyar blocks a leg kick.
Loompa takes a swing at Sklyar's ribcage but misses.
Loompa misses with a straight right.
Loompa scores with a nice head shot.
Loompa misses with a body shot.
Loompa tries to score with a low kick but Sklyar moves his leg out of the way.
Loompa thuds his right hand into Sklyar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Loompa shoots in but Sklyar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice sprawl there from Loompa as Sklyar shoots in.
Sklyar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oompa Loompa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sklyar tries to work over Loompa's front leg with a kick but Loompa checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Loompa. No joy for Sklyar on that attempt.
A punch combination from Sklyar misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sklyar shoots in and drives through. Loompa sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergiy Sklyar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Loompa.
Sklyar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Loompa can do to turn this around?
Sklyar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circling - Sklyar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sklyar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Loompa.
Sklyar throws a leg kick but Loompa checks it.
Loompa throws a body kick that misses.
Loompa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Loompa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Loompa jabs Sklyar right on the nose. Sklyar blinks but takes it well.
Sklyar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Loompa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sklyar scrambles back to his feet.
Sklyar checks a low kick from Loompa.
Sklyar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Loompa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sklyar under the eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar swings for the body but Loompa moves out of range.
Loompa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Loompa dips to his left and cracks Sklyar with an uppercut!
Loompa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sklyar drops down looking for a counter takedown but Loompa sprawls and moves away.
Loompa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Loompa wants to land a leg kick but Sklyar is out of range.
Sklyar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sklyar is looking to clinch.
Sklyar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Loompa throws a lazy body kick
so Sklyar counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sklyar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Loompa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Loompa keeping moving, preventing Sklyar from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Loompa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sklyar lands a couple of elbows.
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!
Sklyar trying to control but Loompa is working from the bottom.
Sklyar looking to sit in guard and control but Loompa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sklyar pulls Loompa in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oompa Loompa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sklyar throws a half hearted mid kick.
Loompa stuffs the takedown attempt from Sklyar. Sklyar gets slowly back to his feet.
Loompa throws a hook but Sklyar blocks it.
Sklyar avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sklyar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Loompa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Loompa as Sklyar shoots in.
Sklyar just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Sklyar.
Sklyar checks a leg kick.
Sklyar is looking to wear down Loompa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy body kick from Loompa
and Sklyar counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sklyar is fighting to break Loompa's control of his arms but Loompa is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sklyar wants to control from the top but Loompa keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loompa has his foot on Sklyar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sklyar works his way back into a safe position though.
Loompa keeping moving, preventing Sklyar from controlling successfully.
Loompa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sklyar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Loompa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Loompa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sklyar's guard.
Loompa throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loompa throws an elbow that misses. Sklyar uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Loompa's guard. Nice move by Sklyar!
Loompa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar cracks Loompa with a solid left hand.
Loompa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sklyar trying to control but Loompa is working from the bottom.
Sklyar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Loompa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sklyar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sklyar throws a big elbow that misses.
Sklyar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sklyar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar wants to control from the top but Loompa keeps moving.
Sklyar throws a big elbow that misses.
Sklyar scoring with some ground and pound.
Sklyar passes Loompa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sklyar is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sklyar connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Sklyar working the ground and pound effectively.
Sklyar tries to control but Loompa wriggling away.
Loompa felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loompa slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sklyar misses with a head shot. Loompa uses the momentum to regain guard.
Loompa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sklyar chips away with some ground and pound.
Sklyar with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sklyar preventing the sweep.
Sklyar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergiy Sklyar clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sklyar tries to clinch but Loompa moves out of range.
Loompa moves forwards but Sklyar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Loompa lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sklyar misses with a low kick.
Loompa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sklyar tries to score with a low kick but Loompa moves his leg out of the way.
Nice straight punches there by Loompa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Loompa.
Sklyar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Loompa as he avoids it easily.
Loompa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Loompa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Loompa checks a low kick from Sklyar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sklyar shoots for a takedown but Loompa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Loompa misses with a hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sklyar checks a leg kick.
Loompa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sklyar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sklyar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Loompa flicks out a counter leg kick but Sklyar steps away.
Sklyar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Loompa as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergiy Sklyar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Loompa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sklyar feinted with a counter takedown.
Sklyar looks to land a left hand but Loompa moved out of range nicely.
Sklyar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Loompa.
Sklyar throws a hook to the side of Loompa's head but Loompa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sklyar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Loompa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sklyar somewhat.
Loompa lands a body shot.
Loompa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Loompa drops his hands momentarily and Sklyar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loompa thumps Sklyar with a low kick.
Sklyar checks a leg kick nicely.
Loompa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Loompa throws a leg kick
and Sklyar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sklyar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sklyar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Loompa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Loompa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sklyar's guard.
Sklyar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Loompa.
Sklyar working a defensive guard but Loompa passes into half guard.
Sklyar tries to get to full guard but Loompa has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar trying to control but Loompa postures up.
Loompa wants to take a breather but Sklyar is having none of it.
Loompa throwing shots but Sklyar is blocking nicely.
Sklyar wants to improve his position but Loompa is controlling well.
Loompa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
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.
Loompa throwing shots but Sklyar is blocking nicely.
Sklyar gets back to full guard.
Loompa wants to control from the top but Sklyar keeps moving.
Sklyar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Loompa lands with an uppercut that bounces Sklyar off the cage and back into range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oompa Loompa dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Sklyar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sklyar fails with the takedown.
Sklyar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Loompa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sklyar shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sklyar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Loompa trying to control here.
Loompa tries to get to full guard but Sklyar has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sklyar is trying to control. Loompa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sklyar is really struggling to control Loompa but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Loompa is looking to improve his position.
Sergiy Sklyar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sklyar misses with a head shot. Loompa uses the momentum to regain guard.
Loompa looking to control.
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.
Loompa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sklyar defends it easily.
Sklyar works over Loompa with some ground and pound from guard.
Sklyar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Loompa looking for a sweep. Not yet Loompa, not yet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sklyar scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sklyar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Loompa is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar trying to mount his opponent but Loompa defends it.
Loompa tries to get to full guard but Sklyar has control of the leg.
Sklyar wants to advance to full mount but Loompa doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Loompa wants to sweep but no luck.
Sklyar is pushing down on Loompa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Loompa is fighting to maintain full guard but Sklyar has managed to sneak the leg through.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sklyar lands a nice short elbow.
Sklyar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loompa wants to control but Sklyar is keeping busy.
Sklyar looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Loompa wants to get back to full guard.
Loompa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sklyar is working away from the top position though.
Loompa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sklyar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sklyar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Loompa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Loompa steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sklyar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergiy Sklyar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sklyar 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 48:47
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 48:46
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 48:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergiy Sklyar!
After winning the bout, Sergiy Sklyar thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Oompa Loompa had this to say: 'Where's my dirty little girl and a bag of coke.. '.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mr Azure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thurgood Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Azure comes to the cage accompanied by War, War Never Changes. Jenkins is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mary Jane. This should be fireworks!
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mr Azure!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thurgood Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins staying out of range there.
Jenkins's coach down at Nights Watch MMA Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jenkins's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Azure.
Jenkins avoids the head kick by Azure.
Jenkins tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Azure pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A low kick from Azure is predictable there
and Jenkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jenkins scores with a nice strike.
Azure uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jenkins.
Azure decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Azure thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jenkins's head.
Azure is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Azure not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jenkins tries to get to full guard but Azure has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azure looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jenkins with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jenkins wants to get back to full guard.
Azure lands strikes from half guard.
Jenkins wants to get back to full guard.
Jenkins gets back to full guard.
Azure preventing the sweep.
Azure trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Azure avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Azure postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Azure defends it easily.
Jenkins pulls Azure in close to prevent any damage.
Jenkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Jenkins, not yet.
Jenkins keeping moving, preventing Azure from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Azure stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jenkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A left lands for Azure.
Azure throws a leg kick
and Jenkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jenkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Azure throws a head kick that misses.
Azure with a hook.
Azure is looking to chop away at Jenkins's legs.
Jenkins slips a straight right by Azure.
Jenkins checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jenkins misses with a hook.
Azure throws a hook but Jenkins blocks it.
Jenkins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jenkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Azure misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jenkins.
Jenkins is looking to clinch.
Jenkins ducks under a wild hook from Azure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Azure. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Azure.
Nice defenses there by Azure.
Jenkins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Azure.
Jenkins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Azure wants to clinch up but Jenkins keeps it at a distance.
Jenkins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Azure sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jenkins somewhat.
Jenkins throws a leg kick but Azure checks it.
Jenkins ducks under a wild hook from Azure.
Jenkins throws the left hand but Azure avoids the punch easily.
Azure is looking to clinch.
Azure keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Azure dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jenkins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Azure. That did some damage!
Azure shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Azure is looking to score with low kicks.
Azure ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Azure misses with a wild body shot.
Jenkins walks into a straight right hand from Azure.
Azure thows a left - swing and a miss!
Azure takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Azure throws a leg kick
and Jenkins counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Azure!
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!
Azure sneaks back into half guard.
Azure is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Heavy Metal, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azure is refusing to be controlled, as Jenkins sits in half guard.
Jenkins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Azure sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins trying to control from half guard but Azure is working away.
Jenkins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Azure's head.
Azure tries to get to full guard but Jenkins has control of the leg.
Azure is refusing to be controlled, as Jenkins sits in half guard.
Azure looking for submissions off his back.
Jenkins is thwarting Azure's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jenkins wants to take a breather but Azure is having none of it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jenkins wants to free his trapped foot but Azure is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jenkins wants to take a breather but Azure is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jenkins shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Azure manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jenkins is pushing down on Azure's leg trying to pass to half guard. Azure is fighting to maintain full guard but Jenkins has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jenkins works his way into full mount!
Jenkins looking for a guillotine from mount but Azure is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azure is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jenkins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Azure is looking to escape.
Jenkins looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Azure bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Azure throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jenkins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Azure is trying to get back to full guard.
Jenkins seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jenkins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thurgood Jenkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jenkins is looking to land body kicks.
Jenkins takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Azure looks to land a combination. Jenkins sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jenkins lands a nice hook to Azure's body. Azure takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Azure chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jenkins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Azure throws a body shot but no joy.
Azure throws a chopping leg kick but Jenkins manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jenkins fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Azure checks it well.
Azure changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Azure fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jenkins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Azure misses the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jenkins checks a low kick from Azure.
Jenkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Azure.
Jenkins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azure gets a double leg takedown into Jenkins's guard.
Azure throwing strikes from guard but Jenkins blocks nicely.
Azure wants to control from the top but Jenkins keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jenkins is on top in guard.
Jenkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Azure is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Azure wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jenkins drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Azure dives on top into guard.
Jenkins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Azure's guard.
Azure looking for a sweep. Not yet Azure, not yet.
Jenkins postures up in Azure's guard and throws a big left but Azure blocks it.
Jenkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Azure is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azure pulls Jenkins in close to prevent any damage.
Azure working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jenkins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jenkins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Azure is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jenkins stopping the sweep attempt from Azure.
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.
Jenkins passes Azure's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jenkins trying to control the action but Azure is working from the bottom.
Jenkins is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jenkins is working for a kimura but Azure is defending it quite comfortably.
Jenkins moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Azure clearly takes that round.
That's time! Azure's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jenkins tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Azure slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jenkins blocks a low kick nicely.
Azure thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Azure.
Azure misses with an uppercut.
Jenkins throws a sloppy head kick and Azure moves out of range easily.
Azure moves out of range of the leg kick from Jenkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins misses with a hook. Azure ducked under it nicely.
Azure throws a big counter combination but Jenkins scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Azure shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jenkins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins trying to control but Azure postures up.
Jenkins is looking for a sweep. Azure is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jenkins manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jenkins is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Azure has his hands clasped together but Jenkins extends and breaks Azure's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Jenkins.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thurgood Jenkins!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Thurgood Jenkins waved his t-shirt featuring [JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rafa Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buzz Cloltran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by UFC Theme Song. Cloltran comes into a darkened arena with his song building. F**k What Happens Tonight kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafa Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 8 - 4, fighting out of Helsinki, Buzz Cloltran!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva connects with a nice looking jab.
We've been told by Silva's head coaches at Furia Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Silva wants to clinch up but Cloltran keeps it at a distance.
Cloltran takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Cloltran will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cloltran gets tackled into the cage by Silva. Silva maintains the clinch.
Cloltran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Silva.
Cloltran misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cloltran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cloltran has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cloltran stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva misses with a punch to the body.
Silva blocking some punches.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cloltran blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva scores with a shot to the side of Cloltran's head.
Cloltran scores with a hook to the body.
Cloltran misses with a punch to the body.
Cloltran is looking to control Silva's arms but Silva gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cloltran has his back to the cage.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Silva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cloltran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silva throws a shot from downtown. Cloltran moves away and avoids it.
Cloltran lands with a good body shot.
Buzz Cloltran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cloltran lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Silva wants to clinch.
Cloltran is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Silva.
Cloltran misses with a kick to the body.
Silva feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva cracks Cloltran with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cloltran just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Silva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Decent striking displayed by Cloltran there.
Cloltran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silva lands a leg kick that knocks Cloltran off balance momentarily.
Cloltran has his takedown stuffed
and Silva counters with a low kick, right behind Cloltran 's knee.
Cloltran's corner calls for a 1-2. Cloltran obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cloltran steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Silva. That one must have hurt.
Some bone on bone action there as Silva checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Silva cracks a nice hook into Cloltran's ribs.
The fighters circling - Cloltran throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Silva lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Cloltran.
Silva tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cloltran manages to circle out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cloltran is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Cloltran pushes him off.
A thudding body kick lands there by Silva!
Cloltran throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Silva looks for the body kick but Cloltran saw that one coming.
Cloltran gets a clinch.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silva scores with a hook to the body.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Cloltran controls his hands.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cloltran's elbow.
Silva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cloltran.
Silva prevents a body shot from Cloltran.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Cloltran avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cloltran can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action.
Silva prevents a body shot from Cloltran.
A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Silva scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cloltran has Silva pushed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Cloltran fails to land.
Cloltran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva lands a right hand.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Cloltran avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
Cloltran is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rafa Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buzz Cloltran.
Cloltran struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Silva is trying to maintain a safe position but Cloltran gets an underhook and turns Silva into the cage.
Cloltran lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Silva prevents a body shot from Cloltran.
Cloltran lands a shot to the body.
Cloltran lands a hook to the side of the head.
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 Rafa Silva will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cloltran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Buzz Cloltran seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Silva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cloltran stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cloltran takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cloltran tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silva was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cloltran scores with a body shot.
Cloltran stalks Silva and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Silva's face. Silva staggers backwards, shaken.
Cloltran pushes Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Cloltran is working Silva over against the cage.
Cloltran lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva is rocked!
Silva tries a knee to the head but Cloltran blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cloltran lands a hook that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Oh Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva prevents a body shot from Cloltran.
Silva seems to have got his legs back now.
Cloltran manages to break the clinch.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cloltran looks for a takedown but Silva sprawls well.
Silva tried to counter with a leg kick but Cloltran avoided it.
Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A combination from Cloltran does no damage.
Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cloltran throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Cloltran.
The fighters circling - Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Silva.
Silva lands with a slapping head kick.
Cloltran throws a body shot but no joy.
Cloltran throws a lazy uppercut
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cloltran throws a shot to the body.
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!
Cloltran just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva throws a quick counter kick to the body but Cloltran avoids it.
Silva connects with a single shot there.
Silva looks to land a body kick but Cloltran moved away.
Silva throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Silva gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cloltran counters with a shoot takedown. Silva fights it but they end up in guard.
Cloltran postures up.
Silva is pulling down on Cloltran's head. It's preventing any offense from Cloltran, at least for the moment.
Cloltran cracks Silva with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Cloltran missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cloltran keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Silva's head.
Silva is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cloltran is working Silva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cloltran in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Silva takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cloltran fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silva is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cloltran was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Cloltran feints the counter takedown.
Cloltran throws a nice head kick!
Rafa Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Silva throws out a powerful jab.
Cloltran lands a nice looking 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!
A jab lands there for Silva.
Cloltran throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cloltran moves out of range of the body kick from Silva.
Silva lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cloltran takes a step back to recover.
Cloltran throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silva throws a body kick that misses.
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Cloltran showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cloltran throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Cloltran tries to get set, Silva tries to push him back and clinch up but Cloltran manages to avoid the attempt.
Cloltran avoids a kick to the body.
Cloltran tries for a takedown but Silva circles away easily
and Silva counters with a leg kick.
Silva moves out of range as Cloltran strikes.
Cloltran's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Silva defending well as Cloltran loads up on a big left hand.
Silva throws a hook to the side of Cloltran's head but Cloltran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Silva misses with a hook
and Cloltran counters with a takedown into side control.
Cloltran in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Cloltran controlling the position from side mount.
Silva takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Silva keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cloltran has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Silva has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva tries to control but Cloltran wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran working to try and regain half guard.
Silva controlling his opponent.
Cloltran is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Silva controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cloltran is looking to escape.
Silva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
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.
Cloltran is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Rafa Silva did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Cloltran works the jab nicely.
Cloltran throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silva is looking to counter the offense by Cloltran and move into the clinch.
Silva looks to land a body kick but Cloltran moved away.
Silva lands with a nice body kick.
Silva tries to clinch up but Cloltran circles away and keeps his distance.
Cloltran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Cloltran scores with a nice head shot.
Cloltran rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Silva counters with a leg kick.
Cloltran lands a jab to Silva's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Cloltran avoids a kick to the body.
Silva feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cloltrans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Silva connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Silva throws out a leg kick but Cloltran moves out of range and Silva only half commits.
Cloltran walks into a left hand.
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cloltran misses with a lunging right hand
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Cloltran is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cloltran shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side.
Cloltran throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Silva 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 Cloltran has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cloltran and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Cloltran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva stops a takedown attempt from Cloltran.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva throws an elbow that misses.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Cloltran avoids the damage to the body.
Cloltran has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
Silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Buzz Cloltran has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cloltran tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Cloltran back against the cage.
Silva lands a nice uppercut.
Silva gets through Cloltran's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Silva misses with the head strike.
Rafa Silva has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cloltran misses with a body punch.
Silva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cloltran breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cloltran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Silva throws a solid leg kick but Cloltran takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Silva.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Cloltran circles away.
Cloltran swings away with a body shot that misses
and Silva counters with a one-two to the body.
Cloltran moves out of range as Silva throws a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Cloltran.
Silva scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cloltran tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Silva counters with a thumping low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Silva. Those never looked like landing.
Cloltran shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rafa Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buzz Cloltran.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
Cloltran fails with the takedown.
Silva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Silva throws a leg kick which misses Cloltran's front leg but catches the back leg as Cloltran tries to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Silva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva tests Cloltran's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Cloltran swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silva with a jab.
Cloltran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Silva thinks about countering with a head kick.
Silva is looking to chop away at Cloltran's legs.
Cloltran tries to counter with a clinch but Silva shakes him off and moves away.
Cloltran with a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Silva.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cloltran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
Cloltran wants to counter with a clinch but Silva pushes him away.
Cloltran fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Cloltran tries to get set, Silva tries to push him back and clinch up but Cloltran manages to avoid the attempt.
Silva throws a leg kick which misses Cloltran's front leg but catches the back leg as Cloltran tries to avoid it.
Cloltran walks into a stiff left hand from Silva.
Cloltran checks a low kick from Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafa Silva had his way with Buzz Cloltran in that round.
The cut man is working on Buzz Cloltran's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Silva throws a head kick but Cloltran moves out of range.
Silva connects with a jab.
Silva clinches with his opponent.
Cloltran is trying to stall.
Cloltran blocking some punches.
Silva holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cloltran has Silva pushed against the cage.
Cloltran is trying to maintain a safe position but Silva gets an underhook and turns Cloltran into the cage.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva wants to stall.
Cloltran blocking some punches.
Cloltran lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cloltran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cloltran can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cloltran is looking to take this one to the mat.
Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cloltran's efforts to push away.
Cloltran looking to stall.
A short right from Cloltran.
Silva lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Silva.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nice body punch from Silva.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cloltran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Silva as Cloltran tries to tie him up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Silva.
Cloltran lands a takedown into guard.
Buzz Cloltran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cloltran missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cloltran loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cloltran throws a big elbow that misses.
Cloltran preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cloltran accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cloltran looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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!
Silva will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cloltran manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Silva on his heels. He'll look to pass Silva's guard now, I'm sure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Cloltran trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cloltran preventing the sweep.
Cloltran wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cloltran accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Silva wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cloltran connects with a high kick.
Silva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cloltran takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Silva.
A big right from Cloltran misses.
Rafa Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silva lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cloltran misses with a looping left.
Cloltran digs a good body shot into Silva's ribs.
Silva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Cloltran moves out of range easily.
Cloltran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Buzz Cloltran.
I think Silva 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 48:47
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafa Silva!
Rafa Silva thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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