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NGF 171: Machida V Frazier PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Willie Bader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stampe Eklund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Eklund's choice of entrance music: Troll - Trollberg. Willie Bader has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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147 lbs
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168 cm
28
167 lbs
12 - 7 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Willie Bader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stampe Eklund!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eklund lands with a shot to the body.
Bader pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Eklund scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Eklund lands with a nice combination. Bader backs away looking to recover.
Eklund moves out of range of the body kick from Bader.
Bader looks to land a body kick but Eklund moved away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bader.
Eklund throws a head kick that misses.
Bader avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It looked like Bader was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The fighters circling - Eklund throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Eklund lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bader throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bader moves out of range of the strikes.
Bader throws a big counter combination but Eklund scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bader bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bader lands a body shot.
Bader misses with a body kick.
Bader misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eklund.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bader lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bader throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Eklund throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bader counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Eklund bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bader's head backwards.
We've been told by Bader's head coaches at Combat Zone [15 Elite & Sauna that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Eklund swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bader counters with a nice uppercut.
Eklund misses with a hook. Bader ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eklund. Bader does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bader blocks a low kick nicely.
Eklund throws a big shot that misses.
Bader tries a head kick but it misses.
Bader lands with a nice body kick.
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!
Eklund loads up on a big right hand but Bader slips the punch.
Bader ducks under a wild hook from Eklund.
Eklund moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bader takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bader walks into a jab.
Eklund looks to land a right hand but Bader moved out of range.
Bader steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Eklund.
Eklund lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bader has managed to clinch.
Eklund tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bader's elbow.
Eklund misses with a hook from the clinch.
Eklund is trying to break free.
Bader lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Eklund pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bader tries to stall but Eklund uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bader misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bader tries a body shot but Eklund blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bader.
Bader throws a punch but it's blocked by Eklund.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bader lands a right hand.
Eklund has Bader pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bader manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bader prevents the takedown attempt.
Bader tries to throw a body punch but Eklund avoids it by throwing Bader back against the cage.
Bader throws a head punch that misses.
Eklund looking to throw knees to the head but Bader is blocking nicely.
Eklund blocking some punches.
Bader goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Eklund tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bader gets through Eklund's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bader tries to throw a body punch but Eklund avoids it by throwing Bader back against the cage.
Bader cracks Eklund with a nice body shot.
Bader misses with a punch to the body.
Eklund crunches a lovely knee into Bader's ribcage.
Bader goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Eklund is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Eklund misses with an elbow strike.
Bader is trying to maintain a safe position but Eklund gets an underhook and turns Bader into the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bader seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Eklund is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bader tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Eklund's elbow.
Bader goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bader misses with a hook to the ribs.
Eklund misses with an elbow over the top.
Eklund misses with a body punch.
Eklund escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bader lands a nice looking kick to the body. Eklund takes a step back to recover.
Bader scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eklund showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bader.
Eklund with the counter takedown but Bader avoids it easily.
Eklund throws a big shot that misses.
Eklund misses with a hook.
Willie Bader is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eklund takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Eklund connects with a solid leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Bader.
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 Willie Bader will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Eklund misses with a looping right.
Bader throws a front kick that sends Eklund stumbling back into the cage.
Bader throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Eklund stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bader tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Eklund paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Eklund tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bader has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bader looks to land a combination but Eklund avoids it well.
Bader throws the kick towards the body but Eklund avoids it.
A slow jab from Eklund misses its intended target.
Eklund misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Bader to counter with a crisp jab.
Bader 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.
Willie Bader is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eklund moves out of range of the body kick.
Stampe Eklund seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Eklund misses with a hook
and Bader counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eklund will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Eklund swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bader uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eklund.
Bader seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Eklund misses with a head kick.
Bader was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Eklund misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Bader.
Bader lands a front kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Bader.
Eklund throws a leg kick that misses.
Eklund is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bader scores with a leg kick.
Eklund lands a front kick.
Eklund throws a jab when Bader was well out of range.
Eklund shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bader defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bader stalks Eklund and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Eklund's face. Eklund staggers backwards, shaken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bader ducks under a wild hook from Eklund.
Bader throws a push kick but Eklund slaps the foot to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eklund. Bader does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bader scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Eklund closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bader throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Eklund rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bader moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bader throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bader throws a right and a left that both miss.
Eklund feints the counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eklund misses with a head kick.
Bader misses with a double jab.
Eklund scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Eklund just misses with a punch to the body.
Bader throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Eklund moves out of range of the body kick from Bader.
Eklund bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bader's head backwards.
Eklund moves out of range as Bader throws a body kick.
A punch combination from Bader misses.
Eklund with a nice cross.
Eklund throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bader slips a jab from Eklund.
Eklund lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bader circles away quickly and effectively.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bader.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eklund. Bader does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eklund works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eklund uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Eklund throws a head kick but Bader moves out of range.
Bader on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bader swinging wildly here.
Eklund throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bader stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bader pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Bader.
Bader is looking to land body kicks.
Eklund swats away the attempt to clinch by Bader.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Stampe Eklund will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
No joy there for Eklund, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good leg kick by Bader there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bader looks for the body kick but Eklund saw that one coming.
Bader uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eklund.
Bader tries to bum rush Eklund with a series of wild strikes but Eklund uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Eklund lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bader circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Bader was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bader throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bader fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eklund manages to avoid it.
Eklund keeps the fight on the outside.
Good exchange - Eklund coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bader. Eklund does a little dance to reset his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Eklund.
The fighters circling - Eklund throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bader checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bader scores with a spinning back kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bader throws a low kick but Eklund moves out of range easily.
A big right from Bader misses.
Eklund throws a hook to the side of Bader's head but Bader sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eklund has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bader.
Bader throws a series of punches but Eklund avoids them all with ease.
Bader explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Eklund avoids the head kick by Bader.
A low kick from Eklund is predictable there
and Bader counters with a left and a right that stings Eklund.
Bader looks to land a combination. Eklund sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Eklund looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bader!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bader taking punishment in the form of punches.
Eklund working the head with strikes.
Eklund controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bader taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bader tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Eklund presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Eklund connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Eklund with shots to the head and body - Bader looks very uncomfortable down there.
Eklund lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bader is rocked!
Eklund cracks Bader with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stampe Eklund!
Stampe Eklund 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 Benjamin Belleville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andres Machete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belleville kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Offspring - You're Gonna Go Far, Kid . Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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28
153 lbs
25 - 8 - 0 |
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171 cm
34
157 lbs
24 - 12 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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World class MT
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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
25 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Benjamin Belleville!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Andres Machete!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machete shoots in and gets a takedown into Belleville's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belleville looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Belleville is pulling down on Machete's head. It's preventing any offense from Machete, at least for the moment.
Belleville 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.
Belleville looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Belleville trying to keep a closed guard but Machete is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belleville looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Machete decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belleville tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machete was well out of range. Poor timing from Belleville.
Machete changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Belleville looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Belleville wants to control but Machete postures up.
Belleville is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Belleville makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Belleville.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belleville is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Machete controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Belleville tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Machete advances position into side control!
Belleville trying to control but Machete flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belleville is in bad spot here.
Belleville trying to control the action but Machete just sinks the hooks in.
Belleville is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Belleville tries to roll but Machete sticks to his back.
Machete looking to break Belleville's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Belleville remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Machete will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Belleville tries to break free.
Machete throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Belleville can't escape the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belleville trying to control the hands but Machete breaks the grip.
Machete tries to get the hooks in deep but Belleville pushed the leg off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belleville is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Machete misses with punches from the back.
Belleville is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
You can see the frustration on Belleville's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Machete doesn't have the hooks in and Belleville manages to turn into his guard.
Belleville stands up over Machete, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Machete is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Belleville throwing strikes from guard but Machete blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machete has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Belleville throws an elbow that misses. Machete uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Belleville's guard. Nice move by Machete!
Belleville lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Machete avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Belleville throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belleville postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Belleville lands a couple of digs.
Machete trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Machete throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andres Machete dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Machete!
It looks like Benjamin Belleville has been cut.
Belleville throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Belleville tries a low kick but Machete avoids it.
Machete throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Belleville was covering up waiting for the punch and Machete finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Machete throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Belleville works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Machete is fighting to break Belleville's control of his arms but Belleville is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Machete pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belleville is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machete postures up.
Machete wants to pass the guard but Belleville is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belleville looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Machete postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Machete 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.
Belleville just misses with a punch to the body.
Belleville closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Machete.
Machete scores with a shot to the side of Belleville's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machete.
Machete throws a head punch that misses.
Machete has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Belleville blocking some punches.
Belleville breaks from the clinch.
Belleville pivots, looking for a leg kick but Machete is out of range and Belleville settles back down.
Benjamin Belleville seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machete is trying hard to land a takedown here. Belleville sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belleville throws a predictable looking body shot
and Machete counters with a stiff right hand.
Belleville misses with the combination.
Belleville misses with a right hand
and Machete counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belleville swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Belleville.
Machete moves into range and clinches up with Belleville.
Belleville lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Machete fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machete misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machete misses with the head strike.
A short right from Machete on the inside.
Machete misses with some punches.
Machete misses with a punch on the inside.
Belleville breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Belleville swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benjamin Belleville is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machete shoots in and drives through. Belleville sprawls well.
Machete takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belleville throws a poor cross that misses
and Machete counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Belleville throws a right and a left that both miss.
Belleville scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice body punch from Belleville.
Nice body punch from Belleville.
Belleville 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.
Machete is looking to clinch but Belleville is avoiding it.
Machete keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Belleville throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Machete blocks a low kick nicely.
Machete slips a jab and a cross from Belleville.
Machete tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Machete closes the distance and clinches.
Belleville has clasped his hands together around Machete's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belleville landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Machete dodges the ground and pound from Belleville.
Machete tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machete takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Machete dodges the ground and pound from Belleville.
Machete wants to control but Belleville postures up.
Machete is looking to regain half guard here but Belleville keeps moving and retains side control.
Belleville looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Machete is avoiding damage well.
Machete is looking for a sweep.
Machete takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Machete is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Belleville's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Belleville looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Belleville dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Benjamin Belleville's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Machete moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machete.
Machete throws a punch but it's blocked by Belleville.
Belleville misses with a punch on the inside.
Belleville lands a hook that snaps the head of Machete backwards.
Belleville throws a head punch that misses.
Machete blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machete blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machete working aggressively here.
Machete swings wildly with an uppercut but Belleville uses good head movement to avoid it.
Belleville breaks the clinch.
Belleville swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Belleville stuffs the takedown attempt from Machete. Machete gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belleville throws a jab but it's blocked by Machete.
Machete uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Belleville.
Belleville thows a leg kick but Machete checks it
and Machete counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Machete clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belleville misses with a punch to the body.
Machete swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Belleville.
A short right from Belleville.
Belleville misses with a hook to the ribs.
Belleville just leaning against Machete, taking a breather.
Belleville tries a body shot but Machete blocks it.
Belleville's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Belleville lands a body punch.
Belleville lands with a right to the head.
Machete lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machete.
Machete misses with a punch on the inside.
Machete softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Belleville blocking some punches.
Belleville tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machete's elbow.
Belleville works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belleville working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Belleville distracts Machete with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machete is looking for a triangle but Belleville pushes his legs off easily.
Belleville is looking to work some ground and pound but Machete has wrist control.
Belleville throws a big right hand that misses.
Machete not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Belleville throws an elbow that misses. Machete uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Belleville's guard. Nice move by Machete!
Machete working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Belleville trying to keep a closed guard but Machete is proving a slippery customer.
Belleville seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Benjamin Belleville overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Belleville not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belleville 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.
Belleville is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Belleville tries to pass the half guard into mount. Machete knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Machete trying to control from the bottom.
Machete works his way to full guard. Good work.
Belleville working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Machete's head.
Belleville stopping the sweep attempt from Machete.
Machete keeping moving, preventing Belleville from controlling successfully.
Belleville is really struggling to control Machete but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machete 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.
Machete trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Belleville working some strikes from top position.
Belleville postures up in Machete's guard and throws a big left but Machete blocks it.
Belleville keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Machete's head.
Belleville throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Belleville throwing strikes but missing.
Machete avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benjamin Belleville showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Belleville 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin Belleville!
Our winner, Benjamin Belleville, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kelemi Seia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seia comes to the cage accompanied by The Offspring - All i Want. Tokhtakhounov has chosen Ministry - Thieves as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kelemi Seia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tokhtakhounov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Seia on the side of the head.
Seia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tokhtakhounov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Seia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tokhtakhounov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tokhtakhounov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tokhtakhounov lunges at Seia with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Seia's hand.
Tokhtakhounov misses with the body kick
and Seia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov has been cut.
Tokhtakhounov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Seia.
Tokhtakhounov throws a hook but Seia blocks it.
Seia missing with a left hand there. Tokhtakhounov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tokhtakhounov tries a head kick but it misses.
Tokhtakhounov lands with an overhand left.
Tokhtakhounov moves out of range as Seia strikes.
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!
Tokhtakhounov misses with a body kick.
Tokhtakhounov lands with a nice body punch.
Seia on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tokhtakhounov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Seia will feel that in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Tokhtakhounov.
Seia moves into the clinch.
Seia blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Tokhtakhounov - that landed with a thud.
Tokhtakhounov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tokhtakhounov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tokhtakhounov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Seia's elbow.
Seia blocks a body shot from Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov is working Seia over against the cage.
Tokhtakhounov misses with the head strike.
Seia misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Tokhtakhounov fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Seia.
Tokhtakhounov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tokhtakhounov throws a head punch that misses.
Seia has a couple of punches blocked by Tokhtakhounov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seia working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tokhtakhounov blocks a body shot from Seia.
Tokhtakhounov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Tokhtakhounov fails to land.
Tokhtakhounov tries to throw a body punch but Seia avoids it by throwing Tokhtakhounov back against the cage.
Tokhtakhounov's coach down at Homunculus Alembic was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tokhtakhounov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Tokhtakhounov misses with the head strike.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seia misses with some punches.
Tokhtakhounov presses Seia against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from Seia.
Tokhtakhounov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Seia gets through Tokhtakhounov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Seia struggles to land a body shot inside as Tokhtakhounov controls his hands.
Seia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Seia.
Seia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Seia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov looks to land a combination but Seia avoids it well.
Seia is looking to counter punch.
Tokhtakhounov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Seia's head.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a body shot.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a head kick. Seia tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tokhtakhounov digs a good hook to Seia's body.
The fighters circling - Tokhtakhounov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tokhtakhounov ducks under a wild hook from Seia.
Seia wants to land a leg kick but Tokhtakhounov is out of range.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tokhtakhounov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a lunging right hand
and Seia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Seia takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seia throws a lazy right hand but Tokhtakhounov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tokhtakhounov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov takes a swing at Seia's ribcage but misses.
Seia attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tokhtakhounov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Seia dodges the punch combination from Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Seia counter with a right hand.
Tokhtakhounov lands with a nice body punch.
We've been told by Seia's head coaches at Kebab House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tokhtakhounov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Seia had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Seia misses with a hook. Tokhtakhounov ducked under it nicely.
Tokhtakhounov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tokhtakhounov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seia was well out of range. Poor timing from Tokhtakhounov.
Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tokhtakhounov throws a combination. Seia tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tokhtakhounov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seia.
Seia throwing a counter right hand but Tokhtakhounov manages to avoid it.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tokhtakhounov tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tokhtakhounov misses with a body shot.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a wild combination.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a body shot.
Seia lands a head shot.
Tokhtakhounov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Seia takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Seia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tokhtakhounov.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tokhtakhounov 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 Seia has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Seia and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A nice leg kick lands there from Seia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov is looking to score with low kicks.
Tokhtakhounov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tokhtakhounov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Seia works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov tries to bum rush Seia with a series of wild strikes but Seia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tokhtakhounov throws a wild body kick that Seia sees coming a mile off.
The fighters circling - Tokhtakhounov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Seia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tokhtakhounov doesn't seem bothered though.
Tokhtakhounov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seia was well out of range. Poor timing from Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov connects with a body shot that sends Seia's belly button to the back.
Seia closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tokhtakhounov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tokhtakhounov. Seia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Seia avoids the head kick by Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a hook.
Tokhtakhounov misses with an uppercut
and Seia counters with a right hand to the body.
Seia scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Seia checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seia throws a leg kick but Tokhtakhounov moved away.
Seia throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seia lands a nice hook to Tokhtakhounov's body. Tokhtakhounov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tokhtakhounov misses with an uppercut.
Seia quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Tokhtakhounov looks to land a body kick but Seia moved away.
Tokhtakhounov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tokhtakhounov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tokhtakhounov throws a push kick but Seia slaps the foot to one side.
Tokhtakhounov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seia was well out of range. Poor timing from Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a left hand
and Seia counters with a stiff right hand.
Tokhtakhounov just misses with a punch to the body.
Tokhtakhounov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That has opened up Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov's cut even more.
Nice body kick from Tokhtakhounov.
Seia throws a chopping leg kick but Tokhtakhounov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Tokhtakhounov misses its intended target.
Tokhtakhounov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice defenses there by Seia.
Tokhtakhounov tries to close the distance and clinch but Seia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Seia jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Seia loads up on a big right hand but Tokhtakhounov slips the punch.
Tokhtakhounov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Seia jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tokhtakhounov thows a leg kick but Seia checks it
letting Seia counter with a right hand.
The cut above Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Seia throws a body punch but Tokhtakhounov moves out of range.
Seia blocks a low kick nicely.
A jab from Tokhtakhounov misses.
Seia lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tokhtakhounov at a distance.
Seia throws out a loose jab but Tokhtakhounov uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov tries to bum rush Seia with a series of wild strikes but Seia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slow jab from Tokhtakhounov misses its intended target.
Seia thinks about countering with a body kick.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a double jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seia looks to land a right hand but Tokhtakhounov moved out of range.
Seia smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tokhtakhounov is rocked!
Tokhtakhounov walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Seia! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kelemi Seia!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Speedy Atkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reiska Pekka Retale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Atkins comes into the arena with big in japan blaring out of the sound system. Retale has chosen The Prodigy - Smack My Bitch Up as his entrance music. 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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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Speedy Atkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reiska Pekka Retale!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Retale.
Retale throws a head kick that Atkins semi-blocks.
Retale gets tackled into the cage by Atkins. Atkins maintains the clinch.
Retale blocking some punches.
Atkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Retale using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Atkins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Retale blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Atkins misses with a body punch.
Retale prevents a body shot from Atkins.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Atkins just misses with a elbow thrown towards Retale's brow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Retale creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Atkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Atkins tries a body shot but Retale blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkins lands a nice shot to the body.
Atkins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Retale.
Retale misses with some punches.
Atkins misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Retale.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Retale tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Atkins avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Retale misses with a punch on the inside.
Retale blocking some punches.
Retale lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Atkins.
Retale lands a nice elbow.
Nice body punch from Atkins.
Retale tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Retale makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Retale lands an uppercut.
Retale doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Retale doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Retale lands a nice elbow.
Retale pushes Atkins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Atkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Retale landing knees to the head.
Retale missing with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Atkins.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atkins is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Atkins avoiding damage as Retale throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atkins blocks an uppercut.
Retale throws an elbow that misses.
Retale throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Retale blocks a body shot from Atkins.
Retale takes a knee to the side of the body.
Retale tries a body shot but Atkins blocks it.
Atkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Atkins.
Retale makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Retale.
Atkins tries to work over Retale's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Retale.
Atkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atkins unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A right hook to the body lands for Atkins.
Atkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Retale throws a punch but it's blocked by Atkins.
Retale stalling in the clinch but Atkins improves position.
Atkins lands a shot to the body.
Atkins lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Retale blocking some punches.
Retale lands a body shot in the clinch.
Atkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Retale is defending well for now.
Good body shot from Atkins.
Atkins blocks an uppercut.
Retale tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Retale.
Retale lands a body punch in the clinch.
Come on Retale - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Atkins tries a body shot but Retale blocks it.
Retale tries to work over Atkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Atkins.
Atkins landing knees to the head.
It looks like Reiska Pekka Retale has been cut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Atkins throws an elbow but misses.
Retale misses with a punch on the inside.
Retale trying to land knees to the body.
Atkins has a couple of punches blocked by Retale.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atkins.
Atkins crunches a lovely knee into Retale's ribcage.
Retale looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atkins tries a body shot but Retale blocks it.
Retale lands a body punch in the clinch.
Atkins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atkins gets through Retale's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Atkins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Retale is leaning against Atkins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Atkins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Retale backwards.
Atkins scores with a hook to the body.
Atkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Retale throws a punch but it's blocked by Atkins.
Atkins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Atkins is leaning against Retale and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Retale.
Retale tries a knee to the head but Atkins blocks it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Atkins throws a head punch that misses.
Retale misses with some punches.
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 Speedy Atkins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Reiska Pekka Retale's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Atkins closes the distance and pushes Retale back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atkins.
Atkins tries a body shot but Retale blocks it.
Retale misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Atkins.
Atkins lands a body punch in the clinch.
Atkins avoids a wild elbow strike from Retale.
Retale misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Retale.
Atkins tries a body shot but Retale blocks it.
Atkins is trying to maintain a safe position but Retale gets an underhook and turns Atkins into the cage.
Atkins trying to land knees to the body.
Retale tries to land a knee to the head but Atkins blocks with his arms.
Atkins throws a head punch that misses.
Retale misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Retale lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Retale trying to control the position but instead, Atkins has worked for underhooks and has pushed Retale into the cage.
Atkins has a couple of punches blocked by Retale.
Atkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atkins presses Retale against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Atkins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Retale is breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atkins.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Retale.
Atkins lands a body punch in the clinch.
Atkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Atkins works on Retale's body with a couple of short punches.
Atkins is working Retale over against the cage.
Atkins can't find room to land a body shot as Retale controls the action.
Atkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Atkins misses with a body punch.
Atkins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Retale or not.
Atkins blocking some punches.
Retale has a couple of punches blocked by Atkins.
Atkins tries a body shot but Retale blocks it.
Atkins stalling against the cage.
Atkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Retale is defending well for now.
Atkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Retale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Retale on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Atkins scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Retale.
Retale is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Atkins is defending well for now.
Atkins is working Retale over against the cage.
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!
Atkins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Atkins avoids a wild elbow strike from Retale.
A short right from Atkins on the inside.
Atkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Atkins misses with the head strike.
Atkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Retale throws an elbow but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Atkins.
Retale tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Atkins avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atkins.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Atkins trying to stall but Retale improves his position.
Atkins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atkins managing to block the knees to the body from Retale.
Atkins tries to work over Retale's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Speedy Atkins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Atkins has Retale pushed against the cage.
Atkins misses with a punch to the body.
Atkins is trying to maintain a safe position but Retale gets an underhook and turns Atkins into the cage.
Atkins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Retale missing with knees to the body.
Atkins tries a body shot but Retale blocks it.
Retale blocks an uppercut.
Retale leaning his opponent against the cage.
Atkins tries to throw a body punch but Retale avoids it by throwing Atkins back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Atkins.
Atkins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Atkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Atkins fails to land.
Retale misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Atkins.
A hook to the body from Atkins.
Atkins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Atkins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Retale backwards.
Retale misses with a body punch.
Atkins avoiding damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atkins.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atkins lands with a left to the head.
Retale dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Atkins managing to block the knees to the body from Retale.
Retale lands with a right to the head.
Atkins lands a shot to the body.
Retale is trying to stall.
A left hand lands to the body for Atkins.
Atkins digs a right hand underneath Retale's ribcage. Retale let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Atkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Retale controls his hands.
Atkins blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Speedy Atkins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Reiska Pekka Retale's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Atkins has Retale up against the cage in a clinch.
Retale misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Retale lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Atkins blocking some punches.
Atkins lands with a right to the head.
Atkins misses with a body punch.
Atkins lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atkins.
Atkins blocks an elbow strike.
Retale has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Retale tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Atkins avoids it.
Atkins tries to work over Retale's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Retale is defending well for now.
Atkins tries to throw a body punch but Retale avoids it by throwing Atkins back against the cage.
Atkins working aggressively here.
Atkins pushes Retale back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Atkins looking to stall.
Retale misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atkins.
Retale tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atkins's elbow.
Atkins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Retale lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Retale takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Retale misses with the head strike.
Atkins blocks a body shot from Retale.
Still in the clinch, Atkins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Retale misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Atkins.
Atkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Retale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Retale can do to turn this around?
Atkins tries to work over Retale's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Retale swings wildly with an uppercut but Atkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Retale throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Retale blocks a body shot from Atkins.
Retale lands a damaging elbow.
Atkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atkins tries to land knees in the clinch but Retale avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Atkins.
Atkins scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atkins blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Retale.
Retale misses with a punch on the inside.
Atkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Retale lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Retale controls his hands.
Atkins misses with a punch to the body.
Retale trying to stall but Atkins improves his position.
Atkins tries to throw a body punch but Retale avoids it by throwing Atkins back against the cage.
Atkins cracks Retale with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Atkins.
Atkins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Retale backwards.
Atkins landing knees to the head.
Retale dodges an elbow strike from Atkins.
Reiska Pekka Retale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Atkins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Atkins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Atkins lands a body punch.
Retale's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Atkins has a couple of punches blocked by Retale.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atkins tries a knee to the head but Retale blocks it.
Atkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Retale will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Atkins up against the cage.
Atkins misses with the head strike.
Atkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Retale blocks the elbow strike.
Retale misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Retale.
Atkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Atkins tries to stall but Retale uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Atkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Retale misses with some punches.
Retale misses with a body punch.
Atkins stalling in the clinch.
Retale blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Atkins.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Atkins.
Retale tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atkins's elbow.
Retale lands a right hand that snaps the head of Atkins backwards.
Good body shot from Atkins.
Atkins blocks the elbow strike.
A right hand to the body from Atkins.
Atkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Retale backwards.
Atkins is leaning against Retale and scores with a nice uppercut 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!
Atkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Atkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Retale working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Atkins as Retale tries to tie him up.
A left hand lands to the body for Atkins.
Retale's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Atkins tries to stall but Retale uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short left from Atkins.
Atkins lands a body punch in the clinch.
Speedy Atkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Atkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Speedy Atkins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Atkins, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Speedy Atkins!
After the fight, Speedy Atkins 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Rafal Dabrowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Salwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Rafal Dabrowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gabriel Salwa!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dabrowski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dabrowski staying out of range there.
It looked like Dabrowski was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Salwa.
Salwa tries a low kick but Dabrowski avoids it.
Salwa has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dabrowski is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salwa. Dabrowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dabrowski pushes Salwa up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Salwa.
Salwa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Salwa has a couple of punches blocked by Dabrowski.
Salwa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Salwa tries to throw a body punch but Dabrowski avoids it by throwing Salwa back against the cage.
Salwa misses with a body punch.
Dabrowski presses Salwa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Salwa manages to break the clinch.
Dabrowski jabs at Salwa's body.
Salwa displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salwa throws a body punch but Dabrowski moves out of range.
Dabrowski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Salwa cracks Dabrowski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice body kick from Salwa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dabrowski cracks Salwa with a good jab.
A low kick from Dabrowski misses
letting Salwa counter with a right hand.
Dabrowski is looking to clinch.
Dabrowski lands a jab to the nose.
Salwa misses the jab.
Dabrowski is looking to counter with head kicks.
Dabrowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Salwa circles away.
Rafal Dabrowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salwa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dabrowski is able to avoid easily.
Dabrowski lands with a kick to the temple. Salwa shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Gabriel Salwa has been cut.
Salwa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Salwa throws a jab but it's blocked by Dabrowski.
Dabrowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Salwa! But no joy.
Dabrowski ducks under a wild hook from Salwa.
Salwa tries to land a leg kick but Dabrowski saw it coming and moves away.
Dabrowski throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Salwa's head.
Dabrowski moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Salwa lands a left hand.
Dabrowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Salwa's elbow.
Salwa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Salwa misses with a punch to the body.
Salwa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Salwa is working Dabrowski over against the cage.
Good body shot from Salwa.
Dabrowski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Salwa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dabrowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dabrowski wants to clinch up but Salwa keeps it at a distance.
Dabrowski blocks the body kick.
Salwa throws a body punch but Dabrowski moves out of range.
Dabrowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dabrowski tries to clinch
and Salwa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Salwa lands a big head kick that sends Dabrowski tumbling to the mat! Salwa takes a step backwards and waves Dabrowski back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Dabrowski is rocked!
It looks like Rafal Dabrowski has been cut.
Salwa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oh Dabrowski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Salwa.
Salwa ducks under a wild hook from Dabrowski.
Dabrowski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dabrowski seems to have got his legs back now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good exchange - Dabrowski coming out on top.
Dabrowski clinches with his opponent.
Dabrowski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Salwa works on Dabrowski's body with a couple of short punches.
Salwa is trying to maintain a safe position but Dabrowski gets an underhook and turns Salwa into the cage.
Salwa breaks from the clinch.
Salwa swats away the attempt to clinch by Dabrowski.
Dabrowski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dabrowski tries to clinch but Salwa is having none of it.
A slow jab from Salwa misses its intended target.
Salwa is looking to slow Dabrowski down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dabrowski tries to clinch up but Salwa circles away and keeps his distance.
Dabrowski connects with the punch.
Dabrowski moves to clinch but Salwa breaks away
and Salwa counters with a nice leg kick.
Dabrowski walks into a left hand.
A leg kick checked by Dabrowski.
Dabrowski tries to close the distance and clinch but Salwa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Salwa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dabrowski at a distance.
Salwa thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dabrowski if he has to take too many more of those.
Dabrowski is breathing heavily.
Salwa scores with a push kick.
Salwa lands a big right hand that sends Dabrowski crashing to the mat! Salwa stays standing though and waves Dabrowski back to his feet!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salwa swats away the attempt to clinch by Dabrowski.
Salwa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Salwa dominated that round.
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.
Dabrowski tries to clinch but Salwa is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dabrowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Salwa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Salwa throws a leg kick but Dabrowski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Salwa takes a swing at Dabrowski's ribcage but misses.
Salwa stuns Dabrowski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Salwa circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Dabrowski to the canvas! Dabrowski doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Salwa keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabriel Salwa!
Gabriel Salwa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fatts McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kieron Radebe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGee comes into the arena with I'm a Thug blaring out of the sound system. Kieron Radebe will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fatts McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Kieron Radebe!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for McGee.
Radebe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Kieron Radebe has been cut.
Radebe lands a big head kick that sends McGee tumbling to the mat! Radebe takes a step backwards and waves McGee back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Fatts McGee has been cut.
McGee avoids the head kick by Radebe.
McGee throwing a counter right hand but Radebe manages to avoid it.
McGee is looking to clinch.
McGee blocks a head kick by Radebe.
McGee has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Radebe misses with a wild body shot.
McGee throws a low kick but it's checked well by Radebe.
McGee cracks Radebe with a right hand to the side of the head.
McGee throws a leg kick
and Radebe counters with a low kick, right behind McGee 's knee.
Radebe tries a head kick but it misses.
McGee throws a front kick aimed at Radebe's knee but Radebe avoids it well.
Radebe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radebe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Radebe backs away, McGee returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Radebe throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McGee's jab looks to have found its range, popping Radebe under the eye.
McGee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Radebe.
McGee looks to land a right hand but Radebe moved out of range.
McGee misses with a low kick.
Radebe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McGee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Radebe manages to avoid it.
McGee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Radebe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A head kick misses from Radebe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee misses with a double jab.
McGee connects with a body shot.
McGee throws a head kick that misses.
McGee finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Radebe raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Radebe thumps McGee with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Radebe checks a low kick from McGee.
McGee gets a clinch.
Radebe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGee avoids it.
Radebe breaks from the clinch.
McGee stalks Radebe and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Radebe's face. Radebe staggers backwards, shaken.
A slow jab from McGee misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee misses with a series of wild punches.
Radebe throws out a counter right but McGee avoids it with no problem.
McGee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Radebe.
Radebe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McGee misses with a shot to the body
and Radebe counters with a stiff right hand.
McGee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McGee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGee misses with a straight left.
McGee moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRadebe.
McGee throws a nice outside leg kick.
Radebe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Radebe blocks the low kick.
Radebe misses with a head kick.
McGee lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Radebe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Radebe moves out of range of the body kick.
McGee throws out a loose jab but Radebe uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGee misses with a body punch
and Radebe counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! McGee is out cold! A devastating KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kieron Radebe!
Kieron Radebe really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Milwaukee's Best 160 (85% laundry) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Alekseev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Sigurdsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Alekseev might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Imperium. Sigurdsson has chosen 2ne1 - Can't Nobody as his entrance music. Frank Sigurdsson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Oleg Alekseev's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleg Alekseev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Sigurdsson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alekseev throws a good cross that connects.
Sigurdsson dips to his left and cracks Alekseev with an uppercut!
It looks like Oleg Alekseev has been cut.
Sigurdsson tries to keep at a distance but Alekseev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alekseev is looking to control Sigurdsson's arms but Sigurdsson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alekseev has his back to the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Alekseev is stalling here.
Alekseev gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Sigurdsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alekseev shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Alekseev thows a huge punch but Sigurdsson dodges it nicely.
Alekseev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Alekseev is trying to work for a kimura but Sigurdsson is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alekseev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Alekseev working Sigurdsson over with strikes.
Alekseev is looking to advance position but Sigurdsson won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sigurdsson is refusing to be controlled, as Alekseev sits in half guard.
Alekseev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sigurdsson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alekseev.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Alekseev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sigurdsson keeps working.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sigurdsson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Alekseev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Alekseev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Alekseev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sigurdsson defending well though.
Sigurdsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Alekseev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alekseev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Alekseev slips a nice elbow through Sigurdsson's hands, connecting with Sigurdsson's forehead.
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. Alekseev connects with a nice short shot to Sigurdsson's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sigurdsson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alekseev.
Alekseev thows a huge punch but Sigurdsson dodges it nicely.
Sigurdsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Alekseev is working for a submission of some sort.
Alekseev thows a huge punch but Sigurdsson dodges it nicely.
Alekseev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Alekseev thows a huge punch but Sigurdsson dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alekseev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alekseev winds up and cracks Sigurdsson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Alekseev is pressing down on Sigurdsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sigurdsson is holding on for now.
Alekseev moves into full mount! Sigurdsson won't be happy about that!
Alekseev connects with a bit shot that sees Sigurdsson covering up! More strikes from Alekseev and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Alekseev is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oleg Alekseev!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hironobu Uematsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitry Boitsoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uematsu's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Primus - Laquer Head. The crowd seem to be enjoying Boitsoff's choice of entrance music: My Domination. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hironobu Uematsu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Boitsoff!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boitsoff is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Uematsu's half guard.
Uematsu desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Uematsu continues to stall.
Uematsu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boitsoff is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Uematsu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Uematsu manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boitsoff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Uematsu seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Boitsoff trying to control the position from guard on top but Uematsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uematsu trying to control the position here.
Uematsu keeping moving, preventing Boitsoff from controlling successfully.
Uematsu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Uematsu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Uematsu controls Boitsoff momentarily but Boitsoff frees himself.
Uematsu is pulling down on Boitsoff's head to control his posture.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hironobu Uematsu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Uematsu darts in and clinches Boitsoff up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Boitsoff jumps guard but Uematsu stands there with Boitsoff around his waist. Boitsoff gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Boitsoff tries for a takedown but Uematsu manages to get underhooks.
Boitsoff tries to score a body lock takedown but Uematsu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hironobu Uematsu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitry Boitsoff.
Uematsu lands a shoulder strike.
Boitsoff is trying to pull guard but Uematsu has him pressed against the cage.
Uematsu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Boitsoff.
Uematsu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Uematsu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Uematsu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Uematsu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Uematsu stops a takedown attempt from Boitsoff.
Boitsoff tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Uematsu smiles and moves away.
Boitsoff showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Uematsu.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A thudding body kick lands there by Uematsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Uematsu, right into the meat.
Uematsu avoids the head kick by Boitsoff.
A jab lands there for Uematsu.
It looks like Dmitry Boitsoff has been cut.
Uematsu scores with a nice right hand.
Boitsoff shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Uematsu as he avoids it easily.
A jab from Uematsu does it's job there.
Uematsu avoids the body shot from Boitsoff.
Uematsu pushes Boitsoff up against the cage in a clinch.
Uematsu stops a takedown attempt from Boitsoff.
Boitsoff gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uematsu works his way to full guard. Good work.
Uematsu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boitsoff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uematsu is pulling down on Boitsoff's head. It's preventing any offense from Boitsoff, at least for the moment.
Boitsoff wants to control from the top but Uematsu keeps moving.
Uematsu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boitsoff looking to pass the guard.
Uematsu has his hands on Boitsoff's head, controlling the position.
Boitsoff is pushing down on Uematsu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Uematsu is fighting to maintain full guard but Boitsoff has managed to sneak the leg through.
Uematsu moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uematsu trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hironobu Uematsu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dmitry Boitsoff's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Uematsu misses with a head kick.
Boitsoff is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boitsoff closes the distance and clinches up with Uematsu, looking for a takedown. Boitsoff pushes Uematsu against the cage but Uematsu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boitsoff shoots in looking for a takedown but Uematsu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boitsoff's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Uematsu darts in and clinches Boitsoff up against the cage.
Uematsu misses with a punch to the body.
Uematsu misses with some punches.
Uematsu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Uematsu scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Uematsu fails to land.
Boitsoff is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Uematsu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hironobu Uematsu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitry Boitsoff.
Uematsu misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boitsoff blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Uematsu prevents the takedown attempt.
Uematsu lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Uematsu.
Boitsoff is looking to take this one to the mat.
Uematsu tries to work over Boitsoff's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Uematsu.
A short uppercut from Uematsu.
Boitsoff goes for a takedown in the clinch but Uematsu prevents it.
Boitsoff is breathing heavily.
Boitsoff blocking some punches.
Uematsu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boitsoff drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Uematsu gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Uematsu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Boitsoff looking for a takedown.
Nice body punch from Uematsu.
Boitsoff goes for a takedown in the clinch but Uematsu prevents it.
Uematsu swings wildly with an uppercut but Boitsoff uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uematsu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boitsoff can do to turn this around?
Uematsu has a couple of punches blocked by Boitsoff.
Hironobu Uematsu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Uematsu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Uematsu gets underhooks to prevent Boitsoff's takedown attempt.
Uematsu pushes Boitsoff back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boitsoff wants to take the fight to the mat but Uematsu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Uematsu lands a right hand.
Uematsu misses with a punch on the inside.
Uematsu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Uematsu lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Uematsu gets through Boitsoff's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Uematsu throws a head punch that misses.
Uematsu tries to work over Boitsoff's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Uematsu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Uematsu has a couple of punches blocked by Boitsoff.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Uematsu.
Boitsoff tries for a takedown. No joy.
Uematsu gets underhooks to prevent Boitsoff's takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Uematsu.
Uematsu gets underhooks to prevent Boitsoff's takedown attempt.
Uematsu scores with a shot to the side of Boitsoff's head.
Uematsu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boitsoff backwards.
Uematsu can't find room to land a body shot as Boitsoff controls the action.
Uematsu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boitsoff drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boitsoff takes a shot to the head.
Uematsu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boitsoff is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Uematsu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Boitsoff has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Uematsu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Boitsoff blocking some punches.
A short right from Uematsu.
Uematsu misses with the head strike.
Uematsu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Uematsu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Uematsu digs a right hand underneath Boitsoff's ribcage. Boitsoff let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Uematsu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boitsoff's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That has opened up Dmitry Boitsoff's cut even more.
Boitsoff is trying to drag Uematsu to the mat but Uematsu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Uematsu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Uematsu.
Boitsoff tries to pull guard but Uematsu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short left from Uematsu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boitsoff tries to score a body lock takedown but Uematsu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short right from Uematsu on the inside.
Uematsu digs a right hand into Boitsoff's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boitsoff's gas tank.
Boitsoff fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A head punch on the inside from Uematsu fails to land.
Uematsu lands a right hand.
A short right from Uematsu.
Uematsu tries a body shot but Boitsoff blocks it.
Uematsu scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Uematsu.
Uematsu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Uematsu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Boitsoff is trying to pull guard but Uematsu has him pressed against the cage.
Boitsoff tries to pull guard but Uematsu won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Uematsu.
Uematsu scores with a shot to the side of Boitsoff's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hironobu Uematsu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dmitry Boitsoff's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Boitsoff's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Uematsu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boitsoff scrambles back to his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Uematsu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Boitsoff is rocked!
Boitsoff tries for a takedown but Uematsu circles away easily
and Uematsu counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hironobu Uematsu!
Hironobu Uematsu retains his light heavyweight title!
Hironobu Uematsu thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Dmitry Boitsoff was interviewed post fight and said 'Next time, next time...'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Toshiro Montero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjorn Helgi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Montero might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Danzig - Mother . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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169 lbs
28 - 10 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Toshiro Montero!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bjorn Helgi!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helgi thuds a left hand into Montero's body.
Helgi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
An inside leg kick from Montero misses.
Helgi lands a slapping body shot.
Helgi lands with a straight right. Montero didn't see that one coming.
Helgi forces Montero back against the cage and clinches.
Montero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Montero works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Montero pulls guard.
Montero 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.
Helgi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Montero has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Helgi has managed to get both his arms back between Montero's legs - danger averted.
Montero tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montero has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Helgi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Helgi postures up.
Helgi is stalling in the full guard.
Montero trying to keep a closed guard but Helgi is proving a slippery customer.
Montero wants to sweep here but Helgi controlling him for the moment.
Montero looking for a guillotine here but Helgi defends easily.
Montero being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Helgi trying to control the position from guard on top but Montero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Montero has a closed guard, preventing Helgi from standing up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A big right from Montero misses.
Helgi throws a head kick that misses.
Montero throws a good cross that connects.
Montero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Helgi.
Montero tries to counter with a takedown but Helgi is quick to defend against it.
Helgi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Montero blocks a low kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helgi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Montero moves out of range as Helgi throws a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Helgi.
Montero takes a jab right on the kisser.
Helgi scores with a jab to the body.
Helgi lands with a nice body punch.
Montero thumps Helgi with a low kick.
Helgi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Helgi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Montero tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Helgi is able to avoid easily.
Bjorn Helgi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Montero throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helgi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Helgi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Helgi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Helgi throws the kick towards the body but Montero avoids it.
Montero on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Montero looks to throw the jab but Helgi is out of range.
Helgi lands a nice hook to Montero's body. Montero takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Helgi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Helgi scores with a nice right hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Helgi.
Montero misses with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Helgi. Montero does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Helgi dominated that round.
That's time! Montero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Helgi throws a wild body kick that Montero sees coming a mile off.
Montero appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Montero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Montero misses with an uppercut. Helgi saw that one coming.
Helgi has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Helgi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Montero at a distance.
Helgi leaves Montero with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Helgi digs a good body shot into Montero's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montero keeps the fight on the outside.
Helgi rushes Montero and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Helgi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Helgi.
Helgi struggles to land a body shot inside as Montero controls his hands.
Montero jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Helgi walks away with a smile on his face. Montero gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helgi throws a hook to the side of Montero's head but Montero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bjorn Helgi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Helgi wants to clinch up but Montero keeps it at a distance.
Montero tries to counter with a takedown but Helgi is quick to defend against it.
Montero dives in and grabs Helgi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Helgi pushes down on Montero's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toshiro Montero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Helgi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Helgi tries to clinch up.
Montero feinted with a counter takedown.
Good exchange - Helgi coming out on top.
Helgi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Montero, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Montero.
Helgi tries to work over Montero's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Helgi on the inside.
Helgi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Helgi tries a body shot but Montero blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montero breaks from the clinch.
Montero throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Helgi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Helgi misses the shot to the body.
Helgi lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from Helgi.
Helgi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Helgi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Helgi throws a lazy right hand but Montero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Montero 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 Helgi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Helgi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Helgi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Montero's sensitive parts.
Helgi clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helgi misses with a body punch.
Montero lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Helgi fails to land.
Helgi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Montero's elbow.
Montero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Helgi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Helgi misses with a punch on the inside.
Helgi struggles to land a body shot inside as Montero controls his hands.
Montero has had enough of the clinch but Helgi keeps him there for the moment.
Helgi throws a punch but it's blocked by Montero.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Helgi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Helgi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Helgi lands a shot to the body.
Helgi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Montero has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Helgi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Helgi tries a body shot but Montero blocks it.
Helgi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Monteros head.
Helgi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Helgi is pushing Montero up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Montero lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Helgi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Helgi throws a jab when Montero was well out of range.
Helgi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Montero.
Montero appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Helgi misses with a double jab.
Helgi lands a nice shot that snaps Montero's head back.
Montero throws a body kick that misses.
Helgi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Helgi's corner calls for a 1-2. Helgi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helgi misses with a head kick.
Montero feinted with a counter takedown.
Helgi throws a good cross that connects.
Helgi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helgi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Montero.
Helgi misses with a low kick.
Montero has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Helgi.
Helgi throws a body punch but Montero moves out of range.
Montero on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Helgi. Helgi obviously looking to wear him down.
Montero throws a leg kick but Helgi checks it.
Helgi lands with a straight right. Montero didn't see that one coming.
Helgi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Helgi duly obliges.
Helgi scores with a hook.
Montero shoots in but no luck this time.
Helgi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Montero on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helgi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Helgi tried to score with a low kick but Montero checks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Helgi. Montero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Montero throws a good cross that connects.
Helgi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Montero's sensitive parts.
Helgi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Montero manages to avoid it.
Helgi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Helgi cracks Montero with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Helgi lands a nice shot that snaps Montero's head back.
Montero throws a head kick that misses.
Montero avoids a kick to the body.
Montero feinted with a counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helgi digs a good body shot into Montero's ribs.
Helgi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Helgi just misses with a punch to the body.
Montero feinted with a counter takedown.
Montero 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.
Helgi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Helgi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Montero blocks the leg kick.
Helgi misses with a wild body shot.
Montero tries to counter with a takedown but Helgi is quick to defend against it.
Helgi darts in and clinches Montero up against the cage.
Helgi misses with a punch to the body.
Montero blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helgi lands with a light punch inside.
Helgi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Montero lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Montero's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Helgi misses with the head strike.
Montero fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toshiro Montero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Montero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Helgi's elbow.
Montero blocks a body shot from Helgi.
Helgi misses with a punch to the body.
Montero tries to pull guard but Helgi holds him up against the cage and eventually Montero drops back down to his feet.
Montero misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Helgi really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Montero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bjorn Helgi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Helgi cracks Montero with a right hand to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Helgi misses its intended target.
Helgi connects with a looping right hand.
Montero is rocked!
Helgi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Montero. That did some damage!
Helgi is looking to clinch.
Helgi lands a big right hand that sends Montero crashing to the mat! Helgi stays standing though and waves Montero back to his feet!
Oh Montero is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Helgi misses with a head kick.
Helgi cracks Montero on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Montero falls backwards against the cage. Helgi follows up with more strikes that drop Montero to his knees. Helgi keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Montero! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bjorn Helgi!
Bjorn Helgi is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Bjorn Helgi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renzo Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida comes to the cage accompanied by No more Shadows for the Past- NARNIA. Joe Frazier will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
41 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renzo Machida!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Frazier!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Frazier.
Machida checks a leg kick.
Machida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frazier manages to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Frazier 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 Machida has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Machida and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've been informed that Frazier 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.
Frazier throws a solid leg kick but Machida takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Frazier.
Machida wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Machida throws a jab but it's blocked by Frazier.
Machida scores with a jab to the jaw.
Frazier lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Machida backs up against the cage.
Frazier tries to land a body kick
and Machida moves into the clinch.
Machida lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Frazier backwards.
Machida blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Still in the clinch, Frazier scores with a nice short uppercut.
Frazier tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Machida avoids it.
Frazier avoiding damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Frazier.
Frazier tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Frazier throws a punch but it's blocked by Machida.
Machida lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Machida is defending well for now.
Frazier content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Machida tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frazier's elbow.
Machida misses with a punch on the inside.
Frazier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed right hand from Machida misses the target.
Frazier comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jab from Frazier.
Machida throws a nice inside leg kick.
Frazier lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Frazier paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Frazier cracks Machida with an open hand slap.
Frazier is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frazier lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Machida shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Machida misses with a double jab.
Frazier doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Frazier is looking to land body kicks.
Frazier has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Machida misses.
Frazier misses with a few strikes there.
Machida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Frazier.
Machida jabs at Frazier's body.
Frazier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Frazier misses with a wild combination.
Frazier throws a head kick that Machida semi-blocks.
Machida takes a jab right on the kisser.
An inside leg kick from Machida misses.
Frazier lands with a hook. Machida tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Frazier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machida.
Frazier misses with a straight left.
Machida tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Frazier manages to circle out of the way.
Frazier misses with a hook.
It looked like Machida was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Frazier lands a really nice looking cross but Machida seems unphased.
Frazier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier misses with an attempted mid kick.
Frazier throws a right hand that Machida ducks under and follows up with a left that Machida also avoids with ease.
Frazier moves out of range of the strikes.
Machida throws a wild body kick that Frazier sees coming a mile off.
Frazier misses with a straight right.
Frazier throws out a powerful jab.
Machida avoids the body shot from Frazier.
Frazier catches Machida with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Frazier is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Machida had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Frazier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Machida lands a nice hook to Frazier's body. Frazier takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Frazier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Frazier.
Machida sizes up Frazier with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machida misses with a hook. Frazier ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frazier's corner calls for a 1-2. Frazier obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Machida throws a low kick but Frazier moves out of range easily.
Machida misses with a low kick.
And Frazier responds with a good body kick, but Machida manages to step out the way in time.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Machida - that will leave a mark!
Frazier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machida sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Frazier as he connects with a hook.
Machida avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Frazier blocks a jab.
Frazier catches Machida with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Frazier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machida moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Machida. That's going to slow Frazier down.
Machida is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Machida moves away from the strike by Frazier.
Machida's corner calls for a 1-2. Machida obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good exchange - Machida coming out on top.
Machida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frazier manages to avoid it.
Machida misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frazier. Machida does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Frazier dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Frazier throws a looping overhand right but Machida ducks down to avoid it.
Frazier connects with a crisp jab.
Machida tries to work over Frazier's front leg with a kick but Frazier checks it.
Machida fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Frazier.
Frazier lands with a kick to the ribs.
Machida throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Frazier avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Frazier misses with a series of wild punches.
Machida throws a jab when Frazier was well out of range.
Machida takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frazier lands a glancing blow to the side of Machida's head.
Frazier throws a hook but Machida blocks it.
Machida throws a low kick but it's checked well by Frazier.
Frazier misses the shot to the body.
Frazier is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Machida throws a jab when Frazier was well out of range.
Joe Frazier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Frazier looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Machida checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Joe Frazier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machida needs to keep his hands up - Frazier had a free shot at his head there.
Machida takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Machida pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Frazier misses with a wild body shot.
Frazier throws a sloppy head kick and Machida moves out of range easily.
Frazier scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
No joy there for Frazier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Machida pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Machida buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Frazier is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Machida thuds his right hand into Frazier's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab from Frazier misses.
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch up but Frazier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice inside leg kick there by Machida. That's going to slow Frazier down.
Frazier thumps Machida with a low kick.
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!
Frazier swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Machida counters by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frazier misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Machida.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Machida has a couple of punches blocked by Frazier.
Machida misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frazier utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Machida avoiding damage as Frazier throws knees to the body.
Frazier is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Machida is defending well for now.
Machida misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machida stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Frazier stalling in the clinch but Machida improves position.
Frazier throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Machida fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Frazier creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Machida looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Frazier tries a knee to the head but Machida blocks it.
Frazier being controlled against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Machida on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Machida - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Frazier manages to break the clinch.
Frazier looks to score with a jab to the body but Machida is just out of range.
Machida tries to counter by clinching up but Frazier breaks away and moves out of range.
Frazier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Frazier throws a body punch but Machida moves out of range.
Frazier misses with a looping right.
Frazier with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Machida to score with a decent uppercut.
Frazier looks to score with a jab to the body but Machida is just out of range.
Machida blocks a head kick by Frazier.
Machida throws a lazy right hand but Frazier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A solid body kick from Machida.
Machida delivers a nice body kick.
Frazier is breathing heavily.
Machida turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frazier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Frazier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machida throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machida throws a leg kick but Frazier checks it.
Machida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frazier misses with a body kick.
No joy there for Frazier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Frazier throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Machida digs a good hook to Frazier's body.
Machida throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Machida moves into the clinch.
Machida lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Machida scores with a nice short uppercut.
Machida has a couple of punches blocked by Frazier.
Machida on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Machida scores with a nice hook to the head.
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 Renzo Machida will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice defenses there by Frazier.
Machida scores with a shot to the body.
Machida moves out of range of the strikes.
Machida avoids the head kick by Frazier.
Machida cracks a nice hook into Frazier's ribs.
Machida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frazier.
Frazier is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Machida with a body shot.
Machida misses with a head kick.
Machida looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Machida throws a jab when Frazier was well out of range.
Machida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Machida darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Frazier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida misses with a looping left.
Frazier swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Frazier looks to land a body kick but Machida moved away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Frazier 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 Machida has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Machida and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Machida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Frazier.
Machida moves out of range of the body kick from Frazier.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida throws an overhand right that lands on Frazier's shoulder, as Frazier tries to avoid the shot.
Frazier lands a lovely overhand right.
Frazier ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Machida throws an overhand right that lands on Frazier's shoulder, as Frazier tries to avoid the shot.
Frazier tries to move into range but Machida moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Frazier misses with a kick to the body.
A shot to the body from Frazier misses
and Machida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Machida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Machida scores with a jab to the body.
Machida just misses with a punch to the body.
Frazier is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Machida showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Frazier.
Frazier swings widly with a right hand
and Machida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frazier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Frazier misses with a body kick.
Nice shot by Frazier.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frazier slips a jab and a cross from Machida.
Machida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frazier.
Machida lands with a hook. Frazier tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Frazier throws a jab but it's blocked by Machida.
Machida misses with a body kick.
Machida throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A slow jab from Machida misses its intended target.
Frazier throws out a powerful jab.
Machida throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frazier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Frazier was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Machida drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Frazier throws the left hand but Machida avoids the punch easily.
Machida walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Frazier lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier throws a nice outside leg kick.
Frazier misses with a straight left.
Machida throws a head kick but Frazier moves out of range.
Machida is looking to clinch.
Frazier throws a right hand that Machida ducks under and follows up with a left that Machida also avoids with ease.
Frazier getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Frazier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Machida.
Frazier looks to score with a jab to the body but Machida is just out of range.
Machida misses with an attempted mid kick.
Frazier lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Machida takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Machida staying out of range there.
Machida throws a big counter combination but Frazier scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Machida throws out a loose jab but Frazier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machida ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Frazier scores with a four punch combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machida connects with a looping right hand.
Frazier cracks a nice hook into Machida's ribs.
Frazier looks to land a right hand but Machida moved out of range.
Frazier throws a hook to the side of Machida's head but Machida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Machida lands a right hand that snaps the head of Frazier backwards.
Machida is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Frazier is keeping busy.
Frazier wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Machida has him pressed against the cage.
Frazier with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frazier.
Frazier blocks an uppercut.
Frazier stalling in the clinch.
Frazier trying to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Frazier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Joe Frazier just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Machida tries to bum rush Frazier with a series of wild strikes but Frazier uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Frazier throws a low kick but Machida moves out of range easily.
Frazier paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Frazier takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Machida gets a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Frazier as Machida tries to tie him up.
Machida lands a left hand that snaps the head of Frazier backwards.
Machida lands a body shot in the clinch.
Machida swings wildly with an uppercut but Frazier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machida lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frazier lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Machida on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machida.
Nice body punch from Machida - that landed with a thud.
Frazier is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Machida lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machida tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frazier's elbow.
Frazier has had enough of the clinch but Machida keeps him there for the moment.
Machida digs a right hand into Frazier's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Frazier's gas tank.
Machida lands a shot to the body.
Machida working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Machida scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Machida.
Frazier with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Machida blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Machida lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Machida softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Frazier tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Machida lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Machida lands a hook that snaps the head of Frazier backwards.
Machida scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Machida scores with a nice short uppercut.
Frazier is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida tries a body shot but Frazier blocks it.
Frazier is still on wobbly legs! Can Machida finish him?
Frazier is trying to push Machida away but Machida has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Machida lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Frazier seems to have recovered his senses.
Machida taking a breather.
Machida throws a head punch that misses.
Machida avoiding damage as Frazier throws knees to the body.
Machida lands with a short shot to the head.
Machida lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Frazier backwards.
Frazier tries to circle away but Machida has him pinned against the cage.
Machida working aggressively here.
Machida is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Frazier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machida swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machida lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Frazier.
A bit of stalling here from Machida.
Machida works on Frazier's body with a couple of short punches.
Machida drops Frazier with a big right hand! Machida charges in looking to finish - Frazier manages to keep Machida in his guard and seems to have recovered somewhat.
Machida is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Machida trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Machida looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Frazier seems keen to control Machida's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Machida trying to control the position from guard on top but Frazier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renzo Machida had his way with Joe Frazier in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Frazier throws a hook but Machida avoids it easily.
Machida blocks a jab.
Machida swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Frazier thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Machida if he has to take too many more of those.
Machida keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Frazier scores with a jab to the head.
Frazier cracks Machida with an open hand slap.
Machida thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machida throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Frazier takes a swing at Machida's ribcage but misses.
Frazier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frazier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machida manages to avoid it.
Machida waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Frazier.
A big left from Machida misses.
Frazier takes a swing at Machida's ribcage but misses.
Frazier misses with a left hand
and Machida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Machida tries to clinch up but Frazier circles away and keeps his distance.
Machida misses with the combination.
Frazier thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Machida if he has to take too many more of those.
A jab lands there for Machida.
Frazier misses with a looping right.
Machida scores with a push kick.
Machida slips a jab from Frazier.
Machida wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Frazier slips a straight right by Machida.
Frazier walks into a left hand.
Machida lands with an uppercut that bounces Frazier off the cage and back into range.
Frazier misses with a wild body shot.
Frazier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machida.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frazier moves out of range as Machida throws a body kick.
Frazier misses with a series of wild punches.
Machida feinted there with a counter leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machida chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Machida misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frazier. Machida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machida takes one to the chin there.
Machida misses with a straight left.
Machida takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Machida feints and then cracks Frazier's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Frazier down.
Frazier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frazier misses the shot to the body.
Frazier keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida ducks right into an uppercut from Frazier.
Frazier attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Frazier misses the jab.
Frazier misses with a left hand
and Machida makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Machida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A left lands for Frazier.
Machida doesn't manage to clinch there - Frazier circles away.
Frazier scores with a nice strike.
Frazier takes one to the side of the head.
Machida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frazier moves away.
Frazier looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Machida.
Machida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Frazier.
It looked like Machida was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Frazier.
Frazier throws a jab but it's blocked by Machida.
Machida is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Frazier.
Frazier with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Machida throws a jab but it's blocked by Frazier.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frazier tries to move into range but Machida moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frazier moves away from the strike by Machida.
Machida throws the left hand but Frazier avoids the punch easily.
Frazier looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Frazier tests Machida's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Machida slips a jab and a cross from Frazier.
Frazier shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Machida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machida was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Frazier looks for the body kick but Machida saw that one coming.
Machida ducks right into an uppercut from Frazier.
Machida throws a nice inside leg kick.
Frazier moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Machida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frazier was well out of range. Poor timing from Machida.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Frazier 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 Machida has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Machida and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joe Frazier.
I think Frazier has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Renzo Machida retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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