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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roope Latvala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tero Elo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Latvala comes to the cage accompanied by Children of Bodom - Tie my rope. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Good wrestling
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roope Latvala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tero Elo!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Latvala tries to avoid it but Elo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Latvala to the ground. Latvala escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Latvala fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Elo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Latvala scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Latvala misses with a hook. Elo ducked under it nicely.
Elo looks for a takedown but Latvala sprawls well.
Elo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Elo there as he acknowledges the shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Latvala.
Elo looks winded!
Latvala defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Elo.
Roope Latvala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tero Elo.
Latvala slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Latvala stuffs the takedown.
Latvala throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Elo.
Latvala jabs Elo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Latvala connects with a looping right hand.
Elo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Elo avoids the head kick by Latvala.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elo shoots and misses
and Latvala counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Elo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Latvala lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Elo has his takedown stuffed
and Latvala counters with a nice low kick that buckles Elo's knee momentarily.
Elo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Latvala has been working on his boxing with his coaches at AD Sparstars Inc. in the buildup to the fight.
Elo looks for a takedown but Latvala sprawls well.
Elo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Latvala scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Elo slips a straight right by Latvala.
Elo looks for a takedown but Latvala sprawls well.
Latvala throwing a counter right hand but Elo manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Latvala.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elo ducks under a wild hook from Latvala.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Latvala misses with an uppercut. Elo saw that one coming.
Elo shoots in and drives through. Latvala sprawls well.
Elo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Latvala to counter with a crisp jab.
Latvala scores with a head kick.
Latvala throws the left hand but Elo avoids the punch easily.
Elo dives in and scores a takedown into Latvala's guard.
Latvala looking to hit a scissor sweep but Elo is one step ahead there.
Elo wants to pass the guard but Latvala is keeping the position.
Latvala had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Elo defends it easily.
Elo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elo tries to move to mount but Latvala blocks the move with his legs.
Elo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Latvala is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Latvala is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Latvala wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Latvala gets full guard.
Elo trying to control but Latvala is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Elo tries to free his leg and advance position but Latvala is retaining full guard.
Latvala keeping moving, preventing Elo from controlling successfully.
Latvala manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Elo manages to get himself to full guard.
Latvala looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roope Latvala dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Elo ducks under a wild hook from Latvala.
Latvala connects with an inside leg kick.
Roope Latvala is winning the standup battle so far.
Elo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Latvala napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Elo advances to mount.
Elo goes for an armbar but Latvala turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Latvala.
Elo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Latvala stacks Elo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Latvala!
Latvala tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Latvala goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Elo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Latvala but great work by Elo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Latvala is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Elo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Elo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Latvala defends it well.
Latvala gets full guard.
Elo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
My spies in Nordic Top Team inform me that Elo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Elo trying to control the position from guard on top but Latvala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two 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.
Elo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Latvala swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tero Elo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Elo won't allow Latvala to sweep him here.
Elo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Latvala is trying to keep Elo in close.
Latvala keeping moving, preventing Elo from controlling successfully.
Latvala is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Latvala is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Elo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Elo wants to control from the top but Latvala keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Elo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Latvala's waist but Latvala gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Elo off to one side.
Elo closes the distance and clinches up with Latvala, looking for a takedown. Elo pushes Latvala against the cage but Latvala circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Elo dives in for a single leg takedown but Latvala sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Roope Latvala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tero Elo.
Elo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Latvala scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Elo dives in for a single leg takedown but Latvala sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Elo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Elo throws a jab but it's blocked by Latvala.
Latvala moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Elo misses with a body punch
and Latvala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Latvala, as that shot connected.
Elo is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elo shoots for a double leg takedown but Latvala sprawls well. He's pushed Elo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Elo is still on wobbly legs! Can Latvala finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Latvala bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Elo's head backwards.
Latvala cracks Elo with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roope Latvala!
After winning the bout, Roope Latvala thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Klinkhammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dalinar Kholin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberto Klinkhammer has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
18 - 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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dalinar Kholin!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Klinkhammer misses.
Klinkhammer throws an overhand right that lands on Kholin's shoulder, as Kholin tries to avoid the shot.
Klinkhammer takes one to the side of the head.
Klinkhammer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Klinkhammer fails to land with a series of punches.
Kholin drives through and clinches with Klinkhammer against the cage.
Kholin lands a body shot.
Kholin prevents Klinkhammer from breaking the clinch.
Kholin lands a damaging elbow.
Klinkhammer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kholin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kholin slowing the pace effectively.
We've been informed that Kholin has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Klinkhammer blocks an uppercut.
Kholin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kholin works on Klinkhammer's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Klinkhammer.
Kholin tries to throw a body punch but Klinkhammer avoids it by throwing Kholin back against the cage.
Klinkhammer breaks from the clinch.
A low kick from Kholin misses
letting Klinkhammer counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kholin scores with a head kick. Klinkhammer tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Klinkhammer throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kholin throws a hook but Klinkhammer blocks it.
Klinkhammer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Klinkhammer checks a low kick from Kholin.
Klinkhammer throws a lazy right hand but Kholin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Klinkhammer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Klinkhammer 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.
Kholin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big right from Kholin misses.
Klinkhammer looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Klinkhammer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Klinkhammer dips to his left and cracks Kholin with an uppercut!
Kholin is looking to chop away at Klinkhammer's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kholin. Klinkhammer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Klinkhammer lands a slapping 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!
Good leg kick by Kholin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kholin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Klinkhammer.
Klinkhammer lands a left and a right that send Kholin crashing to the mat, dazed. Klinkhammer thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Kholin is rocked!
It looks like Dalinar Kholin has been cut.
Kholin tries to get into range but Klinkhammer steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Kholin! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Klinkhammer scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roberto Klinkhammer!
Roberto Klinkhammer made sure to mention his sponsor, Fury Nutrition Inc. in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wolfram Stelzer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Reefer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stelzer comes to the cage accompanied by Satyricon - K.I.N.G.. Wolfram Stelzer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Wolfram Stelzer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Reefer!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stelzer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Reefer counters with a good low kick that Stelzer was not able to check.
Stelzer works Reefer's body with a nice hook.
Stelzer dives in and scores a takedown into Reefer's guard.
Stelzer has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Reefer is proving hard to escape from.
Stelzer wants to control from the top but Reefer keeps moving.
We've been hearing that Stelzer has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Reefer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Reefer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stelzer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Reefer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stelzer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stelzer won't allow Reefer to sweep him here.
Reefer keeping moving, preventing Stelzer from controlling successfully.
Reefer working for a triangle but Stelzer defends it easily.
Reefer is trying to hold Stelzer in close to prevent damage but Stelzer has managed to pass into half guard.
Reefer is trying to control but can't.
Stelzer wants to control but Reefer is keeping him busy.
Stelzer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reefer is just riding it out for now. Stelzer eventually gives up the hold.
Stelzer works his way into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stelzer with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Reefer working to try and regain half guard.
Stelzer wants to control the pace but Reefer is squirming around nicely.
Reefer sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Reefer is trying to maintain the position but Stelzer is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reefer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stelzer prevents Reefer from improving his position.
Stelzer tries to pass to full mount but Reefer defends it.
Reefer is looking to control Stelzer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Reefer avoid being mounted?
Reefer tries to roll over but Stelzer keeps him under control.
Reefer is defending against the submission attempts here by Stelzer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Reefer wants to control but Stelzer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stelzer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reefer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stelzer 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.
Stelzer is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Reefer still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Reefer has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reefer wants to control but Stelzer is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wolfram Stelzer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stelzer takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Stelzer dives in and scores a takedown into Reefer's guard.
Stelzer stands and throws Reefer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Reefer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stelzer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Reefer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stelzer is looking to take a break and control but Reefer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reefer tries to bench press Stelzer off him but Stelzer keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reefer struggling a bit here.
Stelzer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Reefer, who protects the arm well.
Stelzer stands up and beckons Reefer to his feet.
Reefer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Stelzer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reefer was well out of range. Poor timing from Stelzer.
Reefer ducks under a wild hook from Stelzer.
Stelzer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stelzer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Reefer is trying to defend but Stelzer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Stelzer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reefer gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reefer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stelzer working a defensive guard here.
Reefer pushes down on Stelzer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stelzer is trying to maintain the position but Reefer is very close to passing his half guard.
Stelzer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Reefer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stelzer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reefer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Reefer lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reefer keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Reefer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stelzer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reefer winds up and cracks Stelzer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Reefer is thwarting Stelzer's attempts to control the position.
Stelzer is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Reefer wants to pass to mount but Stelzer is defending the position.
Reefer 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stelzer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reefer pulls his head out easily.
Reefer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stelzer is refusing to be controlled, as Reefer sits in half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reefer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stelzer.
Stelzer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stelzer misses with an uppercut
and Reefer counters with an outside leg kick.
Stelzer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wolfram Stelzer dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Stelzer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stelzer shoots in looking for a takedown. Reefer tries to sprawl out of it but Stelzer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Reefer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Reefer avoids the body shot from Stelzer.
Reefer tries a quick counter leg kick but Stelzer is wise to it.
Stelzer misses the body punch
and Reefer counters with a nice leg kick.
Reefer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Reefer.
Stelzer misses with a series of wild punches.
Reefer lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stelzer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stelzer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Reefer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stelzer tries to clinch there but Reefer circles away.
Stelzer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stelzer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reefer.
Stelzer misses with a right hand
and Reefer counters with a nice leg kick.
Reefer slips a straight right by Stelzer.
Reefer scores with a head kick.
It looks like Wolfram Stelzer has been cut.
Stelzer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reefer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reefer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Stelzer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jim Reefer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stelzer misses with an uppercut.
Stelzer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Reefer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stelzer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reefer throws a big counter head kick but Stelzer avoids it with no problem.
A combination from Stelzer does no damage.
Stelzer blocks a head kick by Reefer.
Wolfram Stelzer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reefer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stelzer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stelzer blocks a head kick by Reefer.
Stelzer lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stelzer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Reefer to counter with a crisp jab.
Stelzer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Reefer connects with a leg kick. Stelzer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Reefer lands a leg kick that knocks Stelzer off balance momentarily.
Stelzer throws a hook but Reefer blocks it.
Stelzer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A punch lands to the side of Reefer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wolfram Stelzer is winning the standup battle so far.
Stelzer catches Reefer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Some wild striking there from Stelzer.
Reefer throws a head kick that misses.
Reefer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stelzer throws out the jab.
Stelzer misses with a right hand
letting Reefer counter with a right hand.
A big right from Reefer misses.
Stelzer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stelzer closes the distance but Reefer moves to the side
and Reefer makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Stelzer really felt that one!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Stelzer misses its intended target.
Stelzer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Reefer keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Reefer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Reefer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Reefer is pulling down on Stelzer's head. It's preventing any offense from Stelzer, at least for the moment.
Stelzer 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.
Reefer 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.
Stelzer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reefer is working away from the top position though.
Jim Reefer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wolfram Stelzer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reefer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stelzer is looking to control Reefer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stelzer avoid being mounted?
Stelzer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reefer.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jim Reefer.
Well Stelzer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wolfram Stelzer!
Wolfram Stelzer bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tony Montana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Myers Hockles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Montana comes to the cage accompanied by Push it to the Limit. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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163 lbs
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157 lbs
12 - 6 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tony Montana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Myers Hockles!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montana tests Hockles's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Montana. Hockles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hockles lands a nice looking kick to the body. Montana takes a step back to recover.
Hockles lets loose with a powerful body kick. Montana will feel that in the morning.
Hockles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hockles fakes the leg kick and cracks Montana in the body.
Montana avoids the body shot from Hockles.
Montana throwing a counter right hand but Hockles manages to avoid it.
Hockles throws a sloppy head kick and Montana moves out of range easily.
Hockles throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Montana to counter with a crisp jab.
Hockles is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hockles scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montana throws the left hand but Hockles avoids the punch easily.
Hockles throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Montana is looking to counter punch.
Montana tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Montana keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Montana swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hockles is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Montana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hockles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana wants to land a leg kick but Hockles is out of range.
Hockles tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Montana takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Montana takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hockles tries to clinch but Montana moves out of range.
Montana lands with an uppercut that bounces Hockles off the cage and back into range.
Montana is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Montana takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Montana keeps Hockles at a distance using the push kick.
Hockles thuds his shin into the meat of Montana's side.
Montana checks a low kick from Hockles.
Montana dives in for a single leg takedown but Hockles sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hockles moves into the clinch successfully.
Montana wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hockles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hockles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hockles closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hockles not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hockles connects with a nice short shot to Montana's temple.
Hockles lands strikes from half guard.
Montana tries to get to full guard but Hockles has control of the leg.
Montana makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Montana.
Hockles throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Montana works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Montana throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hockles is working Montana over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hockles postures up and lands a big shot to Montana's brow.
Hockles told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Montana had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hockles defends it easily.
Hockles in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hockles is looking to work some ground and pound but Montana has wrist control.
Hockles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hockles with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hockles working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Montana is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hockles defends well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hockles postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Montana is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hockles avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Montana is trying to keep Hockles in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hockles lands a couple of digs.
Hockles connects with a couple of short punches.
Hockles postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hockles scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hockles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hockles distracts Montana with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hockles avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hockles passes into half guard.
Hockles throwing shots but Montana is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Myers Hockles dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hockles!
Hockles takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Montana tries a head kick but it misses.
Hockles throws a sloppy head kick and Montana moves out of range easily.
Montana appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hockles tries a head kick but it misses.
Hockles throws a series of punches but Montana moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hockles.
A big right from Hockles misses.
A head kick by Hockles misses
and Montana decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hockles's guard.
Montana slips nicely into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montana 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.
Montana tries to pass to full mount but Hockles defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hockles makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hockles.
Hockles is adopting a defensive guard.
Montana throws a strike but Hockles rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hockles scoring with some ground and pound.
Montana is trying to control the position but Hockles postures up.
Hockles with a nice head shot there.
Hockles throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hockles working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montana working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hockles doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hockles manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hockles trying to control the position from guard on top but Montana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Montana looking for a sweep. Not yet Montana, not yet.
Hockles stays in close to Montana's body and controls the position.
Montana looking for a sweep. Not yet Montana, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hockles defends it easily.
Hockles trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hockles is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hockles distracts Montana with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Montana had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hockles defends it easily.
Hockles landing some decent shots from guard.
Montana is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hockles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montana working for a triangle but Hockles defends it easily.
Montana not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Montana is looking for a triangle but Hockles pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hockles trying to control but Montana is working from the bottom.
Montana escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hockles gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Montana is trying to control the position but Hockles postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hockles landing with the ground and pound.
Montana is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Myers Hockles 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hockles throws a good cross that connects.
A solid leg kick lands there for Montana.
Montana throws a big shot that misses.
Hockles lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Montana looks to land a combination. Hockles sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Myers Hockles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hockles clinches.
Hockles slowing the pace effectively.
Montana pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hockles manages to break the clinch.
Hockles looks to land a combination but Montana avoids it well.
Hockles misses with the combination.
Montana will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hockles displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Montana.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana sizes up Hockles with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hockles ducks under a wild hook from Montana.
Hockles checks a leg kick.
Hockles moves away from the strike by Montana.
Montana avoids a kick to the body.
Hockles slips under a jab.
Montana thows a left - swing and a miss!
Montana listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Montana fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hockles looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hockles throws a half hearted mid kick.
Montana throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hockles tries to clinch there but Montana circles away.
Hockles throws a wild body kick that Montana sees coming a mile off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hockles avoids the head kick by Montana.
Hockles flicks out a counter leg kick but Montana steps away.
Hockles clinches up with Montana and pushes him back against the cage.
Montana wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hockles has him pressed against the cage.
Hockles lands a shot to the body.
Hockles manages to break the clinch.
Montana slips a straight right by Hockles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hockles ducks under a wild hook from Montana.
Hockles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hockles misses with a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hockles.
Myers Hockles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hockles scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hockles tries to work over Montana's front leg with a kick but Montana checks it.
A head kick misses from Hockles.
Montana went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Montana misses the target.
Hockles keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Montana.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana lands with a hook. Hockles tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Montana 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 Hockles has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hockles and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hockles throws a right and a left that Montana avoids nicely.
Hockles moves into the clinch.
Hockles wants a takedown.
Montana misses with a punch to the body.
Hockles effectively controlling the action here.
Montana has a couple of punches blocked by Hockles.
Tony Montana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hockles prevents Montana from breaking the clinch.
Montana is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Montana is trying to break the clinch but Hockles is controlling him.
Hockles missing with knees to the body.
I was talking to Montana's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Montana is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hockles is defending well.
Nice body punch from Hockles - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hockles throws an elbow that misses.
Hockles tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Montana's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hockles tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Montana avoids it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Montana misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Hockles.
Hockles keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Montana's efforts to push away.
Montana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hockles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Montana dives in and grabs Hockles's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hockles pushes down on Montana's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Montana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A bone on bone clash there as Hockles blocks the leg kick.
Hockles lands with a slapping head kick.
Myers Hockles is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hockles wants to clinch up but Montana keeps it at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Myers Hockles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hockles has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Myers Hockles!
Myers Hockles seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Craig Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuya Shimizu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by The High Road. Shimizu has chosen Negative - Still Alive as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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148 lbs
18 - 12 - 0 |
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145 lbs
16 - 4 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craig Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yuya Shimizu!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Yuya Shimizu has been cut.
Shimizu misses with a lunging right hand
and Anderson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Shimizu!
You can see the frustration on Shimizu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Anderson tries to advance to mount but Shimizu denies him.
Anderson tries for a kimura but Shimizu is defending well.
Shimizu is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson looking to control but instead Shimizu has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Anderson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shimizu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anderson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is pressing down on Shimizu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shimizu is holding on for now.
Anderson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shimizu's head.
Anderson trying to control the action but Shimizu is working from the bottom.
Anderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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.
Shimizu has his hands clasped together around Anderson's back. He's all about the action.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Nice strikes from Anderson there.
Anderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shimizu 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.
Shimizu trying to hold on to Anderson's head to control him but Anderson postures up.
Anderson 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.
Anderson wants to free his trapped foot but Shimizu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Anderson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Shimizu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Anderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson delivers a nice body kick.
Shimizu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Anderson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shimizu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shimizu throws an off balance right hand
and Anderson counters with an inside leg kick.
Yuya Shimizu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shimizu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
Anderson jabs Shimizu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shimizu is looking to clinch but Anderson is avoiding it.
Anderson looks to land a body kick but Shimizu moved away.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shimizu as he jumps to the side.
Shimizu tries to counter with a clinch but Anderson shakes him off and moves away.
Anderson thumps Shimizu with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shimizu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Anderson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Shimizu. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson blocks a low kick nicely.
Shimizu avoids the head kick by Anderson.
Shimizu blocks a leg kick.
Shimizu gets tackled into the cage by Anderson. Anderson maintains the clinch.
Shimizu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anderson is trying to maintain a safe position but Shimizu gets an underhook and turns Anderson into the cage.
Anderson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shimizu tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Shimizu back against the cage.
Anderson looking for a takedown.
Shimizu lands a hook that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Shimizu misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Anderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yuya Shimizu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Shimizu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Anderson.
It looks like Craig Anderson has been cut.
Shimizu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Craig Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shimizu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Anderson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Anderson.
Anderson drives through and clinches with Shimizu against the cage.
Anderson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Shimizu blocks an uppercut.
Anderson looking for a takedown.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Shimizu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shimizu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shimizu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shimizu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Anderson wants a takedown but no success here.
Anderson lands a knee to the body.
Anderson tries a knee to the head but Shimizu blocks it.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
Anderson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shimizu after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shimizu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shimizu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Shimizu moves out of range easily.
Shimizu swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Shimizu lands a front kick.
Shimizu blocks a leg kick.
Shimizu is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Shimizu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Anderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shimizu. Shimizu obviously looking to wear him down.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Shimizu moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shimizu's waist but Shimizu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anderson off to one side.
Shimizu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Anderson.
Shimizu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shimizu swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Shimizu.
Yuya Shimizu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shimizu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anderson.
Anderson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shimizu throws a leg kick that misses.
Anderson has closed the distance and engaged Shimizu in a clinch.
Anderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shimizu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Anderson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Shimizu misses with an elbow over the top.
Craig Anderson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson stalling in the clinch but Shimizu improves position.
Shimizu struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
Shimizu misses with a punch on the inside.
Anderson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shimizu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shimizu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anderson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Anderson has Shimizu pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Anderson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Shimizu tumbling to the mat - Anderson dives into Shimizu's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Shimizu is retaining full guard.
Anderson advances to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Shimizu is defending well.
Anderson is taking a breather. Shimizu 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.
Anderson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shimizu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shimizu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anderson is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yuya Shimizu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Anderson shoots in and bounces Shimizu off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Anderson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Shimizu is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Anderson, into his guard.
Shimizu trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Shimizu stands and throws Anderson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is looking to regain half guard here but Shimizu keeps moving and retains side control.
Shimizu stands up and beckons Anderson to his feet.
Shimizu lands a leg kick that knocks Anderson off balance momentarily.
Shimizu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Anderson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shimizu.
Anderson lands a leg kick that knocks Shimizu off balance momentarily.
Shimizu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Shimizu appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Anderson throws a leg kick
and Shimizu counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Anderson.
Shimizu throws a series of strikes that have Anderson backpedaling.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Shimizu.
Shimizu feints a jab promting Anderson to slip. Shimizu then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Anderson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shimizu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shimizu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Anderson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Shimizu counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Anderson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A bone on bone clash there as Shimizu blocks the leg kick.
Anderson fails with the takedown
and Shimizu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shimizu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Anderson attempts a counter takedown but Shimizu avoids it well and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a lazy head kick
and Shimizu counters with a left and a right that stings Anderson.
Craig Anderson's cut is getting worse.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Anderson 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 Shimizu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shimizu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A clash of legs there as Shimizu blocks the low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Shimizu there.
Anderson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Anderson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Shimizu is trying to defend but Anderson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Anderson wants to work for an arm triangle but Shimizu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson is trying to control. Shimizu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying to control from Shimizu's half guard. Shimizu has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Shimizu is looking to stand up but Anderson isn't so interested in that idea.
Anderson throws a big right hand that misses.
Shimizu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shimizu keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Shimizu.
Anderson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Shimizu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuya Shimizu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shimizu has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuya Shimizu!
After the fight, Yuya Shimizu was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Winston McCall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toshi Matoshin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCall comes to the cage accompanied by Parkway Drive - Sleepwalker. Matoshin has chosen Mortal Kombat theme as his entrance music. Winston McCall is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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162 lbs
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30
158 lbs
23 - 12 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
21 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Winston McCall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Toshi Matoshin!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCall tried to score with a low kick but Matoshin checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matoshin! But no joy.
Matoshin misses with a body shot.
Matoshin ducks under a wild hook from McCall.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Matoshin - that will leave a mark!
Matoshin throws out a loose jab but McCall uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from McCall.
Matoshin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCall.
McCall lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Matoshin checks the leg kick nicely there.
McCall looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Matoshin thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCall looks to land a body kick but Matoshin moved away.
McCall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matoshin slips under a jab from McCall.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matoshin! But no joy.
McCall throws a front kick that sends Matoshin stumbling back into the cage.
We've been told by McCall's head coaches at Team Skaggs Training Facility *LOP* that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Matoshin tries to move into range but McCall moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matoshin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like McCall wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matoshin misses with a looping left.
McCall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matoshin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matoshin tests McCall's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matoshin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCall was well out of range. Poor timing from Matoshin.
McCall works Matoshin's body with a nice hook.
McCall looks to land a combination but Matoshin avoids it well.
McCall lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McCall throws a hook to the side of Matoshin's head but Matoshin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matoshin looks to land a right hand but McCall moved out of range.
Matoshin digs a good body shot into McCall's ribs.
McCall slips under a jab from Matoshin.
Matoshin cracks the inside of McCall's front leg.
Matoshin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCall tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matoshin moves out of range as McCall strikes.
Matoshin lands a nice shot to the body.
McCall gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matoshin.
Matoshin takes a swing at McCall's ribcage but misses.
Matoshin throws a hook but McCall avoids it easily.
Matoshin 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.
Matoshin lands a nice shot to the body.
Matoshin looks to throw the jab but McCall is out of range.
A nice combination there by Matoshin.
Matoshin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCall was well out of range. Poor timing from Matoshin.
Matoshin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Matoshin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCall throws out the jab.
McCall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCall half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matoshin. McCall does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCall misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin's corner calls for a 1-2. Matoshin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McCall tries to work over Matoshin's front leg with a kick but Matoshin checks it.
McCall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matoshin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCall lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Matoshin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Matoshin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fighters circling - Matoshin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A good leg kick by McCall.
McCall is looking to chop away at Matoshin's legs.
McCall misses with a double jab
and Matoshin counters with a nice uppercut.
Matoshin slips a jab from McCall.
McCall works Matoshin's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCall wants to slow Matoshin down by chopping away at his legs.
As McCall backs off Matoshin throws a huge counter combo but McCall manages to avoid it all.
Matoshin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McCall connects with a high kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCall moves out of range as Matoshin strikes.
McCall tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matoshin throws a lazy right hand but McCall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matoshin slips a straight right by McCall.
Matoshin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Matoshin blocks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCall. Matoshin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matoshin throws a nice outside leg kick.
McCall scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matoshin doesn't seem bothered though.
McCall needs to keep his hands up - Matoshin had a free shot at his head there.
Matoshin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCall was well out of range. Poor timing from Matoshin.
McCall wants to slow Matoshin down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCall misses with a body shot.
Matoshin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Toshi Matoshin will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McCall shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Toshi Matoshin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matoshin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McCall.
McCall walks into a left hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Matoshin, right into the meat.
Matoshin throws a jab when McCall was well out of range.
Matoshin throws out a leg kick but McCall moves out of range and Matoshin only half commits.
McCall connects with a single shot there.
McCall fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matoshin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McCall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick by McCall misses
and Matoshin counters with a nice leg kick.
McCall walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McCall scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCall looks for the body kick but Matoshin saw that one coming.
McCall lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matoshin throws a jab but it's blocked by McCall.
McCall ducks under a wild hook from Matoshin.
Matoshin misses with a hook.
Matoshin blocks a leg kick.
McCall misses with a looping left.
McCall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matoshin.
McCall throws out a leg kick but Matoshin moves out of range and McCall only half commits.
Matoshin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McCall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matoshin was well out of range. Poor timing from McCall.
Matoshin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McCall takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Matoshin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matoshin digs a good hook to McCall's body.
Matoshin lands with a good body shot.
McCall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matoshin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A bone on bone clash there as McCall blocks the leg kick.
McCall fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matoshin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin blocks a low kick nicely.
A shot to the body from McCall misses
and Matoshin counters with a nice uppercut.
McCall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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!
McCall turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McCall on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Matoshin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCall looks for the body kick but Matoshin saw that one coming.
Matoshin throws a leg kick that misses.
McCall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matoshin moves away.
Danga de danga de dang - Matoshin scores with a four punch combination!
McCall is rocked!
McCall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oh McCall is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matoshin cracks McCall with a hook to the temple - McCall is on wobbly legs here! Matoshin swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! McCall falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Matoshin wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Toshi Matoshin!
An out of breath and clearly excited Toshi Matoshin thanked DC Unrivaled for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Urijah Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Django Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Faber might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Choke - Red Jumpsuit Apparatus. Brown comes into a darkened arena with his song building. System Of A Down - Chop Suey! 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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36
141 lbs
19 - 14 - 1 |
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26
146 lbs
16 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Urijah Faber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Django Brown!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown slips under a jab from Faber.
A countering left hand to the body from Brown misses.
Brown misses with an uppercut.
Faber misses with a wild combination.
Faber closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Faber lands in his opponent's guard.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Faber lands a couple of digs.
We've been hearing that Faber has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brown is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Faber wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown lands with a punch from half guard.
Faber is pressing down on Brown's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
Faber wants to sweep but no luck.
Brown lying in Faber's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Faber decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Brown taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Urijah Faber!
Urijah Faber made sure to mention his sponsor, Vandal Fight Boutique & Laundry (93%) in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hector Linhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Taphorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Linhares's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Los Sicarios, Sokol, Koras - A veces. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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147 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Hector Linhares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Taphorn!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taphorn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Linhares waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taphorn.
Taphorn misses with a double jab.
Linhares throws a jab but it's blocked by Taphorn.
Linhares looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Linhares rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taphorn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Linhares just misses with a punch to the body.
Linhares scores with a nice right hand.
Taphorn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Taphorn.
Linhares misses with the combination.
Taphorn with the counter takedown but Linhares avoids it easily.
Linhares missing with a left hand there. Taphorn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taphorn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taphorn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Linhares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taphorn.
Taphorn throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Linhares counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taphorn has closed the distance and engaged Linhares in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Linhares's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taphorn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linhares defending well as Taphorn loads up on a big left hand.
Linhares tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hector Linhares is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taphorn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big right from Taphorn misses.
Linhares checks a leg kick.
Linhares is looking to counter with a body kick.
Linhares connects with a good right hand that stumbles Taphorn. Taphorn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Taphorn slips under a jab from Linhares.
Linhares takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Linhares swats away the attempt to clinch by Taphorn.
Linhares with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Taphorn to score with a decent uppercut.
Taphorn looks to land a right hand but Linhares moved out of range.
Linhares thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some wild striking there from Linhares.
Taphorn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Taphorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Linhares moves away.
Taphorn connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Linhares misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Linhares connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Taphorn momentarily.
Linhares ducks under a wild hook from Taphorn.
Linhares throwing a counter right hand but Taphorn manages to avoid it.
Linhares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taphorn.
Taphorn motions for Linhares to come forward. Taphorn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Taphorn takes a swing at Linhares's ribcage but misses.
Linhares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taphorn.
Taphorn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Linhares has time to react.
Taphorn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Taphorn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Linhares stuffs the takedown attempt from Taphorn. Taphorn gets slowly back to his feet.
Linhares throws a leg kick but Taphorn checks it.
Linhares throws a sloppy head kick and Taphorn moves out of range easily.
Linhares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taphorn.
As Taphorn backs away, Linhares returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn scores with a hook to the body. Linhares takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Linhares doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Linhares is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Taphorn.
Linhares throws a body punch but Taphorn moves out of range.
Linhares tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Linhares fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Taphorn is out of range.
Linhares looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Linhares throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taphorn throws a body shot but no joy.
Linhares tests Taphorn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Taphorn misses with the combination.
Linhares misses with a body shot.
Taphorn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Linhares connects with a leg kick. Taphorn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taphorn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Linhares lands a shoulder strike.
Linhares lands a left hand.
Taphorn has a couple of punches blocked by Linhares.
Taphorn scores a nice knee to the body.
Taphorn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Linhares stalling in the clinch but Taphorn improves position.
Taphorn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Linhares blocks an elbow strike.
Linhares lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Taphorn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Taphorn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Taphorn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Come on Taphorn - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Taphorn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taphorn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Linhares.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taphorn looking to slow down the pace here.
Linhares's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Peter Taphorn will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Taphorn falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Linhares counter with a right hand.
Taphorn has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Taphorn throws a sloppy head kick and Linhares moves out of range easily.
Taphorn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Taphorn goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Linhares connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Linhares misses with a hook.
Linhares throws out a powerful jab.
A cross from Linhares lands.
Taphorn slips a jab from Linhares.
Taphorn slips a straight right by Linhares.
Peter Taphorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taphorn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Linhares is looking to counter punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taphorn misses with an uppercut.
Linhares ducks under a wild hook from Taphorn.
Taphorn avoids the body shot from Linhares.
Linhares displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Taphorn walks into a straight right hand from Linhares.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Linhares coming out on top.
Taphorn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Linhares. Linhares circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Linhares throws a leg kick but Taphorn moved away.
Taphorn has Linhares up against the cage in a clinch.
Taphorn blocks a body shot from Linhares.
Linhares has a couple of punches blocked by Taphorn.
Linhares misses with a punch on the inside.
Taphorn misses with a punch on the inside.
Taphorn trying to control the position but instead, Linhares has worked for underhooks and has pushed Taphorn into the cage.
Linhares throws a punch but it's blocked by Taphorn.
Linhares missing with knees to the body.
Linhares tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Linhares throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Linhares takes a shot to the head.
Taphorn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Linhares tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn throws a head punch that misses.
Linhares lands a hook that snaps the head of Taphorn backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taphorn landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Taphorn lands with a right to the head.
Linhares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Taphorn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Peter Taphorn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Linhares lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Taphorn.
Taphorn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Linhares misses with the head strike.
Taphorn looking to slow down the pace here.
Taphorn lands a nice uppercut.
Taphorn missing with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Linhares.
Linhares lands a hook to the side of the head.
Linhares tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Taphorn avoids it.
Taphorn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Linhares backwards.
Linhares blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Taphorn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Taphorn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Taphorn takes an elbow to the temple.
Linhares wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Linhares throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Taphorn fails to land.
Taphorn is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Linhares obliges.
Linhares misses with a short punch on the inside.
Taphorn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Taphorn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Linhares's face.
Linhares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taphorn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Linhares scores with a hook to the body.
Taphorn throws a punch but it's blocked by Linhares.
Taphorn tries to land a knee to the head but Linhares blocks with his arms.
Linhares on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Linhares avoiding damage as Taphorn throws knees to the body.
Linhares lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Linhares holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taphorn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Taphorn lands a knee to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taphorn.
Taphorn blocks a body shot from Linhares.
Linhares blocking some punches.
Taphorn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Linhares misses with a punch on the inside.
Taphorn is looking to control Linhares's arms but Linhares gets an underhook and turns him. Now Taphorn has his back to the cage.
Taphorn throws a head punch that misses.
Taphorn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Linhares manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Linhares checks the leg kick.
Taphorn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Linhares's sensitive parts.
Hector Linhares is winning the standup battle so far.
Linhares looks to land a left hand but Taphorn moved out of range nicely.
Linhares moves out of range as Taphorn throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hector Linhares will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Taphorn motions for Linhares to come forward. Taphorn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Linhares is looking to chop away at Taphorn's legs.
Taphorn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Linhares blocks a leg kick.
Taphorn's corner calls for a 1-2. Taphorn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Linhares blocks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Linhares.
Linhares swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Taphorn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Linhares moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Linhares misses with a leg kick.
Taphorn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Linhares is out of range.
A low kick from Taphorn misses
and Linhares counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Linhares scoring well with a low kick there.
Linhares just misses with a punch to the body.
Taphorn throws a head kick that misses.
Linhares appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Taphorn throws a right hand that misses
and Linhares counters with a nice uppercut.
Taphorn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Linhares.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taphorn shoots in for a double leg but Linhares sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Taphorn checks a low kick from Linhares.
Taphorn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taphorn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Taphorn with a poor takedown
and Linhares counters with a left and a right that stings Taphorn.
It looks like Peter Taphorn has been cut.
Linhares fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Taphorn is out of range.
Taphorn throws a body shot but no joy.
Taphorn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Taphorn misses with a series of wild punches.
Linhares misses with a kick to the body.
Linhares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taphorn.
Taphorn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Linhares throws the kick towards the body but Taphorn avoids it.
Taphorn lands with a right hand.
Taphorn misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Linhares on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Linhares misses with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good work by Taphorn as he checks the leg kick.
Taphorn misses with a hook
and Linhares counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Taphorn throws a hook to the side of Linhares's head but Linhares sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taphorn misses with a low kick.
Taphorn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Linhares tries to avoid it but Taphorn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Linhares to the ground. Linhares escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hector Linhares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Taphorn.
Linhares misses with a wild body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Linhares checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Taphorn gets a clinch.
Linhares pushes off an throws an elbow but Taphorn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Taphorn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taphorn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Linhares.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taphorn.
Taphorn slows down the pace here.
Taphorn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn misses with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Linhares - that landed with a thud.
Linhares blocks a body shot from Taphorn.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Linhares lands a left hand that snaps the head of Taphorn backwards.
Taphorn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Linhares working aggressively here.
Taphorn swings wildly with an uppercut but Linhares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taphorn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Linhares swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taphorn trying to control the position but instead, Linhares has worked for underhooks and has pushed Taphorn into the cage.
Linhares using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Taphorn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Linhares makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Taphorn on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Linhares throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Taphorn blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right from Linhares on the inside.
Linhares blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Taphorn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taphorn misses with a straight left.
Linhares lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Linhares delivers a nice body kick.
Linhares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taphorn closes the distance and clinches.
Taphorn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Taphorn.
Taphorn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Linhares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Linhares.
The referee calls for Linhares to work.
Taphorn blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Linhares showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Linhares has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Linhares!
A relieved looking Hector Linhares thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ron Lemieux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thurgood Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lemieux kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sliwa. Jenkins is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mary Jane. This should be a great matchup!
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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
24 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ron Lemieux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thurgood Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lemieux feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jenkins's calf.
Jenkins throws a right and a left that Lemieux avoids nicely.
Jenkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lemieux works Jenkins's body with a nice hook.
Jenkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lemieux.
Jenkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jenkins closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lemieux's guard.
Jenkins throwing strikes from guard but Lemieux blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jenkins wants to control from the top but Lemieux keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lemieux not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux 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. Oh but Lemieux is tightening it up a little... Jenkins has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Jenkins reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Jenkins taps out! Nice BJJ there by Lemieux!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ron Lemieux!
Ron Lemieux made sure to mention his sponsor, VIRAL COMBAT in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rafa Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergiy Sklyar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva's entrance music is UFC Theme Song. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Sklyar's choice of entrance music: Scarface - No Tears. Sergiy Sklyar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
41 - 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
39 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Sergiy Sklyar!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sklyar finds it's way round the side to connect with Silva's head.
Sklyar is looking to chop away at Silva's legs.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Silva defending well as Sklyar loads up on a big left hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Silva.
Silva delivers a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sklyar. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick from Silva is predictable there
and Sklyar counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sklyar moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Silva defending against the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sklyar throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sklyar working away.
Sklyar is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sklyar prevents Silva from improving his position.
Sklyar is looking to stall here but Silva recovers full guard.
Sklyar throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
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.
Sklyar with a nice head shot there.
Sklyar trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sklyar is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Silva lands a nice looking body kick.
Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sklyar. That did some damage!
Silva seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sklyar shoots and misses
and Silva counters with a low kick, right behind Sklyar 's knee.
Sklyar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Silva throws a looping overhand right but Sklyar ducks down to avoid it.
Sklyar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva defending well as Sklyar loads up on a big left hand.
Silva throws a head kick that Sklyar semi-blocks.
Silva shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sklyar has his takedown stuffed
and Silva counters with a three punch combo that has Sklyar backing up. Sklyar nods at Silva to acknowledge the strikes.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sklyar manages to avoid it.
Sklyar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily.
Rafa Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergiy Sklyar.
Sklyar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sklyar steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Silva. That one must have hurt.
Sklyar lands with a shot to the body.
Sklyar looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
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 jab to the head.
A slow jab from Sklyar misses its intended target.
An inside leg kick from Sklyar misses.
Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sklyar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sklyar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Sklyar.
Silva tried to counter with a leg kick but Sklyar avoided it.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva tries to land a front kick but Sklyar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sklyar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Silva throws a low kick but Sklyar avoids it.
Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sklyar. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sklyar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Silva on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sklyar misses with a two punch combination.
Sklyar misses with a straight right.
Sklyar misses with a looping left.
Sklyar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sklyar misses with a body shot.
Silva throws a right hand that Sklyar ducks under and follows up with a left that Sklyar also avoids with ease.
Sklyar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sklyar slips a jab from Silva.
Sklyar throws out a leg kick but Silva moves out of range and Sklyar only half commits.
Silva seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Sklyar.
Sklyar misses with a takedown
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Sklyar misses the shot to the body.
Sklyar doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sklyar throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Silva went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Silva fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sklyar scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Silva dodges the ground and pound from Sklyar.
Sklyar working the ground and pound from side control.
Silva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sklyar taking a break here but Silva is having none of it and regains half guard.
Sklyar throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Silva to regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Sergiy Sklyar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sklyar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Silva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Sklyar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva trying to control but Sklyar is working from the bottom.
Sklyar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silva's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Silva is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sklyar looking to sit in guard and control but Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sklyar is pulling down on Silva's head. It's preventing any offense from Silva, at least for the moment.
Sklyar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Sklyar is retaining full guard.
Silva is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Sklyar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sklyar working a defensive guard but Silva manages to pass into side control anyway.
Sklyar is looking to regain half guard here but Silva keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sergiy Sklyar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jab, jab by Silva - just one landing.
Sklyar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sklyar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Silva is not content to let Sklyar control the position.
Silva regains half guard, as Sklyar was trying to land strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sklyar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silva's head.
Silva is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sklyar trying to pass the guard but Silva defending well.
Silva wants to control but Sklyar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sklyar throwing shots but Silva is blocking nicely.
Silva wants to improve his position but Sklyar is controlling well.
Silva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sklyar.
Silva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sklyar.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Sklyar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva slips a straight right by Sklyar.
Silva is looking to counter with a body kick.
Rafa Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Donk. Sklyar catches Silva right on the button with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sklyar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sklyar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sklyar takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sklyar's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sklyar duly obliges.
Silva misses the jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sklyar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sklyar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sklyar thows a leg kick but Silva checks it
and Silva counters with a left 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!
Sklyar misses with a few strikes there.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silva is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Silva lands with a right hand.
Silva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sklyar fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Silva.
Sklyar tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Silva defends well and Sklyar ends up having to push Silva into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rafa Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergiy Sklyar.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sklyar.
Silva quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Silva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sklyar throws a low kick, looking for Silva's leg but Silva calmly moves out of range.
Sklyar throws a low kick but Silva moves out of range easily.
Sklyar misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Silva.
Silva scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Silva is looking to land body kicks.
Sklyar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Silva defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Sklyar blocks the low kick.
Silva takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sklyar needs to keep his hands up - Silva had a free shot at his head there.
Sklyar lands a nice hook to Silva's body. Silva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sklyar's calf.
Sklyar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rafa Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva throws a nice head kick!
A big left from Sklyar misses.
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Sklyar throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Sklyar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Silva throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sklyar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sklyar throws out the jab.
Silva is looking to counter with a body kick.
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.
Sklyar scores with a hook.
Silva throws the kick towards the body but Sklyar avoids it.
Sklyar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Silva defends it well.
Silva throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sklyar misses with a looping right.
Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sklyar with the counter takedown but Silva avoids it easily.
Silva throws a low kick but Sklyar avoids it.
Sklyar swinging wildly here.
Silva misses with a leg kick.
Sklyar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Silva defends it well.
Sklyar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silva but Silva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sklyar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silva throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sklyar misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A low kick from Silva misses
and Sklyar counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sklyar is working away from the top position though.
Silva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sklyar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sklyar's back!
Sklyar wants to escape the position.
Sklyar keeps trying to improve his position.
Silva really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sklyar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva continues to stall.
Silva is not going to allow Sklyar to sit and survive in this position.
Silva controlling from the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva trying to control momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Silva controls the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva is hanging on to Sklyar's back as he tries to escape.
Good control from Silva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sklyar staying busy and making it hard for Silva to control.
Sklyar tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sklyar wants to control but Silva is having none of it.
Silva wants to control the pace but Sklyar is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva avoids the attempt from Sklyar to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafa Silva had his way with Sergiy Sklyar in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Silva goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sklyar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sklyar throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sklyar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Silva takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sklyar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sklyar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silva.
Sklyar moves out of range of the body kick.
Sklyar misses with an uppercut.
Silva looks to land a body kick but Sklyar moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sklyar. Sklyar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Silva tests Sklyar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sklyar moves out of range of the body kick from Silva.
Sklyar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Silva defends it well.
Sklyar tests Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sklyar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Sklyar is just out of range.
Sklyar feints the counter takedown.
Sklyar looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range.
Sklyar throws a big shot that misses.
Sklyar blocks a head kick by Silva.
Sklyar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sklyar throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Silva does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sklyar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Silva cracks Sklyar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Silva connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva thuds his shin into the meat of Sklyar's side.
Silva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Sklyar moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva gets tackled into the cage by Sklyar. Sklyar maintains the clinch.
A body shot lands from Sklyar.
Sklyar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sklyar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sklyar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sklyar working aggressively here.
Silva misses with the head strike.
Sklyar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Sklyar fails to land.
Sklyar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Sklyar avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silva controlling the action here for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Silva scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sklyar has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Silva.
Sklyar misses with the head strike.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Silva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sklyar trying to control the position but instead, Silva has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sklyar into the cage.
Silva prevents a body shot from Sklyar.
Silva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sklyar has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
Silva lands with a light punch inside.
Silva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Sergiy Sklyar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rafa Silva has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Silva - that landed with a thud.
Silva pushes Sklyar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silva lands with a light punch inside.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sklyar prevents a body shot from Silva.
Sklyar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rafa Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sklyar lands a body punch.
Sklyar lands a body punch in the clinch.
Silva prevents a body shot from Sklyar.
Silva is leaning against Sklyar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sklyar throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
Silva with a knee to the head.
Sklyar swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafa Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 49:46
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafa Silva!
Rafa Silva seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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