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Tradition XXXII PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Terry Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pettis has chosen Tum Tum feat. Jim Jones – Showtime as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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147 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Terry Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Pettis!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson throws a jab when Pettis was well out of range.
Anderson leaves Pettis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pettis slips under a jab.
We've been informed that Pettis 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.
A left lands for Pettis.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pettis 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 Anderson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Anderson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Anderson missing with a left hand there. Pettis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anderson misses with a hook. Pettis ducked under it nicely.
Pettis changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd cheers as Anderson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pettis doesn't seem phased though.
Anderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Pettis.
Pettis drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Anderson defends it well.
Pettis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pettis checks it well.
Pettis slips a jab from Anderson.
We've been told by Anderson's head coaches at Kombat MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Anderson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pettis's sensitive parts.
Pettis digs a good body shot into Anderson's ribs.
Nice shot by Pettis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Pettis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Pettis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Anderson looks to land a right hand but Pettis moved out of range.
Anderson throws a big shot that misses.
Pettis defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.
Pettis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson throws a lazy right hand but Pettis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pettis throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Anderson.
Anderson looks to land a combination but Pettis avoids it well.
Anderson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pettis momentarily.
Terry Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anderson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pettis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pettis 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.
Anderson connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Pettis does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis connects with a solid leg kick.
Pettis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pettis loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch.
Anderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pettis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Anderson's waist but Anderson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pettis off to one side.
Pettis misses with a looping right.
A clash of legs there as Pettis blocks the low kick.
Anderson throws a hook but Pettis avoids it easily.
Anderson throws a hook to the side of Pettis's head but Pettis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anderson throws a hook but Pettis blocks it.
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Pettis.
Pettis feints the counter takedown.
Pettis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pettis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Anderson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Anderson throws a wild body kick that Pettis sees coming a mile off.
Anderson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Anderson wants it to stay on the feet.
Terry Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Pettis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Nice uppercut there from Anderson.
Pettis scores with a shot to the body.
Anderson thuds a left hand into Pettis's body.
Pettis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pettis moves away from the strike by Anderson.
Pettis changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Anderson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pettis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pettis.
Pettis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Anderson's guard.
Pettis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Anderson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Anderson tries to kick Pettis off but Pettis keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Pettis is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pettis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pettis is working for a kimura but Anderson is defending it quite comfortably.
Anderson is trying to stand.
Anderson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
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 Terry Anderson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Anderson throws a hook but Pettis blocks it.
Pettis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pettis moves out of range as Anderson strikes.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pettis.
Anderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pettis can pounce on him.
Nice defenses there by Anderson.
Pettis scores with a hook to the body. Anderson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pettis throws a leg kick but Anderson checks it.
Anderson throws a lazy uppercut
and Pettis counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Anderson!
Pettis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pettis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Anderson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pettis on the ground.
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!
Anderson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Anderson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Anderson throws a hook but Pettis avoids it easily.
Pettis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Pettis is just out of range.
Pettis throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pettis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Anderson misses with a straight right.
Pettis with the counter takedown but Anderson avoids it easily.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pettis.
Pettis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anderson throws a right hand that Pettis ducks under and follows up with a left that Pettis also avoids with ease.
Pettis feints the counter takedown.
Anderson misses the jab.
Pettis looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
Anderson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pettis backs up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Pettis misses the target.
Pettis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis misses with a body shot.
Terry Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Anderson throws a shot from downtown. Pettis moves away and avoids it.
Anderson slips a straight right by Pettis.
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Pettis.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pettis was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Pettis is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pettis punishes Anderson's body with a nice straight punch.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Pettis is just out of range.
Pettis misses with a takedown attempt - Anderson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pettis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Anderson's waist but Anderson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pettis off to one side.
Anderson is looking to counter punch.
Pettis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pettis moves out of range as Anderson strikes.
And Pettis tries to counter it with a takedown but Anderson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Anderson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis lands with a good body shot.
A leg kick checked by Pettis.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pettis.
Anderson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pettis avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Pettis blocks a jab.
Pettis throws a body shot but no joy.
Pettis misses with a takedown attempt - Anderson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Terry Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Pettis.
Anderson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Anderson looks to land a right hand but Pettis moved out of range.
Anderson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pettis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Pettis is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pettis has time to react.
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Pettis.
Pettis works the jab nicely.
A jab from Pettis finds it's way through Anderson's defenses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pettis checks a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pettis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pettis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pettis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Anderson is looking to chop away at Pettis's legs.
Anderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pettis throws out the jab.
Anderson is looking to counter punch.
Anderson swings for the body but Pettis moves out of range.
Pettis tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pettis misses with a kick to the body.
Pettis moves out of range as Anderson strikes.
Pettis tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Pettis is just out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Pettis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pettis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Anderson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Anderson works over Pettis's head and body with a nice combination.
Pettis throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anderson 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.
Pettis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A lazy left from Anderson finds it's target.
Pettis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Pettis.
Pettis thuds his right hand into Anderson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Pettis saw that one coming.
Anderson misses with a double jab.
Pettis with the counter takedown but Anderson avoids it easily.
Pettis lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pettis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As Pettis looks to move away, Anderson throws a big counter combo bu Pettis just gets out of the way.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pettis tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pettis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anderson connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab, jab by Pettis - just one landing.
Anderson digs a good hook to Pettis's body.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
Anderson throws a nice looking combination but Pettis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anderson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Anderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pettis slips a jab and a cross from Anderson.
Pettis scores with a jab to the head.
Anderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pettis.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Pettis moved out of range nicely.
Anderson missing with a left hand there. Pettis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch lands to the side of Anderson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Anthony Pettis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a right and a left that Pettis avoids nicely.
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!
Pettis just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson throwing a counter right hand but Pettis manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
Anderson throws a right hand that Pettis ducks under and follows up with a left that Pettis also avoids with ease.
Pettis feints the counter takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson missing with a left hand there. Pettis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anderson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pettis fails with the takedown.
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
Pettis changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pettis can do to turn this around?
Pettis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Terry Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Pettis.
Anderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pettis throws a low kick, looking for Anderson's leg but Anderson calmly moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson scores with a body shot.
Pettis closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Anderson quickly recovers to half guard.
Pettis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Anderson pushes Pettis off but Pettis dives into side control.
Anthony Pettis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pettis is trying to get an arm triangle but Anderson is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson is looking to get back to his feet here but Pettis is keeping cool and he's managed to take Anderson's back.
Pettis lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Anderson.
Pettis has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Anderson! Can he survive? No! He's out! Pettis gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anthony Pettis!
After the fight, Anthony Pettis 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Laam OvGod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morton Scapular (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scapular has chosen Adelitas Way | Invincible 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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192 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Laam OvGod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Morton Scapular!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by OvGod or perhaps it was just good defense by Scapular, which made it look bad.
Scapular throws the left hand but OvGod avoids the punch easily.
OvGod is looking to chop away at Scapular's legs.
OvGod has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kombat MMA in the buildup to the fight.
OvGod walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
OvGod on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Scapular fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Scapular throws out a powerful jab.
Scapular fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
OvGod walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
OvGod checks a low kick from Scapular.
OvGod takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scapular takes one on the button.
Scapular keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Scapular thows a left - swing and a miss!
OvGod loads up on a big right hand but Scapular slips the punch.
Scapular slaps away a takedown attempt from OvGod, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OvGod gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
OvGod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
OvGod tries to clinch but Scapular is having none of it.
Scapular looks like he wants to counter punch here.
OvGod throws a low kick but Scapular avoids it.
Scapular moves out of range of the leg kick from OvGod.
Scapular looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Scapular keeps the fight on the outside.
OvGod fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Laam OvGod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scapular lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Scapular chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before OvGod can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scapular throws a leg kick
and OvGod holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Scapular fails to land.
Scapular doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scapular lands with a light punch inside.
A knee to the head by OvGod.
It looks like Morton Scapular has been cut.
OvGod working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from OvGod.
Scapular scores with a shot to the side of OvGod's head.
OvGod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scapular moves out of range as OvGod strikes.
Good exchange - Scapular coming out on top.
Scapular is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! OvGod had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Scapular tries to land a leg kick but OvGod saw it coming and moves away.
OvGod ducks under a wild hook from Scapular.
Scapular drops OvGod with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but OvGod looks back up at him and smiles so Scapular waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
OvGod is rocked!
Scapular drops OvGod with a huge uppercut! OvGod drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Scapular is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Morton Scapular!
During a confident post fight interview, Morton Scapular thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Kortelainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kalle Kortelainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rickson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Kortelainen as Gracie shoots in.
Kortelainen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gracie quickly recovers to half guard.
Kortelainen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kortelainen controlling the action here.
Kortelainen seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kortelainen pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kortelainen is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kortelainen pulls his head out easily.
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Kortelainen.
Gracie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kortelainen wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kortelainen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gracie trying to get back to full guard but Kortelainen takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Kortelainen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is controlling an arm, preventing Kortelainen from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Kortelainen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kortelainen is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding Kortelainen's attempts to control the action.
Kortelainen forces the positional change into back control.
Kortelainen is hanging on to Gracie's back as he tries to escape.
Kortelainen has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gracie sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kortelainen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kortelainen wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Kortelainen wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kortelainen trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kortelainen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Kortelainen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kortelainen is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kortelainen defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kortelainen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kortelainen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kortelainen defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Kortelainen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gracie gets caught flat footed, as Kortelainen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kortelainen stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kortelainen controls the pace.
Kortelainen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kortelainen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kortelainen has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Kortelainen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kortelainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kortelainen advances to half guard.
Kortelainen passes to full mount!
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Kortelainen has a good base and remains in mount.
Kortelainen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
Kortelainen pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kortelainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Gracie gets back to half guard.
Gracie tries to roll over but Kortelainen keeps him under control.
Kortelainen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Kortelainen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kortelainen is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
Kortelainen is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Kortelainen works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kortelainen looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gracie working to try and regain half guard.
Gracie is still trying to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kortelainen seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Gracie is holding on tight.
Gracie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kortelainen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Kortelainen is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kortelainen trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Kortelainen dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kortelainen shoots in and gets a takedown into Gracie's guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Kortelainen from controlling successfully.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kortelainen wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Kortelainen is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kortelainen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kortelainen looking to pass the guard.
Kalle Kortelainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kortelainen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kortelainen trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kortelainen is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Gracie can't escape the position.
Kortelainen looking to secure an arm triangle but Gracie defends it well.
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kortelainen fails to take his opponent's back.
Kortelainen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kortelainen is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gracie has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kortelainen is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gracie is surviving well by controlling Kortelainen's body position as best he can.
Kortelainen takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Gracie turns into Kortelainen and is now in his guard.
Gracie passes Kortelainen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kortelainen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kortelainen is on top in guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Kortelainen from controlling successfully.
Kortelainen tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kortelainen defends well.
Gracie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kortelainen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kortelainen is keeping the position for now.
Kortelainen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kortelainen wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Rickson Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kalle Kortelainen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kortelainen working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kalle Kortelainen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kortelainen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalle Kortelainen!
An out of breath Kalle Kortelainen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Randall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stephen Campbell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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24
180 lbs
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183 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Randall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stephen Campbell!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell just misses with a punch to the body.
Randall 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.
Campbell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Randall was well out of range. Poor timing from Campbell.
Campbell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Randall tries to counter with a takedown but Campbell is quick to defend against it.
Campbell clobbers Randall with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Campbell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Randall was well out of range. Poor timing from Campbell.
Randall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Randall misses with a takedown
and Campbell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randall blocks a jab.
Campbell throws a big shot that misses.
Randall half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Campbell has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Randall has his takedown stuffed
enabling Campbell to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell looks to score with a jab to the body but Randall is just out of range.
Randall shoots in for a takedown but Campbell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Randall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Campbell connects with a body shot.
Stephen Campbell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Campbell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Randall looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Campbell lands with a nice body punch.
Randall fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Campbell avoids it really well and circles away.
A shot to the liver by Campbell. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell lands a jab to Randall's midsection.
Campbell digs a good body shot into Randall's ribs.
Campbell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Campbell scores with a body shot.
Campbell misses with a wild body shot.
Randall half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Randall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Campbell.
Campbell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Randall manages to avoid it.
Campbell just misses with a punch to the body.
Stephen Campbell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Randall avoids the body shot from Campbell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Campbell. Randall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Randall drops down looking for a counter takedown but Campbell sprawls and moves away.
Randall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Campbell.
Randall appears to be looking for a big counter.
Campbell scores with a jab to the body.
Campbell takes a swing at Randall's ribcage but misses.
Randall appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A decent looking cross lands there for Campbell.
Randall takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Campbell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Randall manages to avoid it.
Randall changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Campbell misses the jab.
Campbell works Randall's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Campbell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Randall.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Randall is defended easily by Campbell.
Randall shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Campbell sprawls well. Campbell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Randall gets slowly back to his feet.
Randall is breathing heavily.
Randall takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Campbell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Campbell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looks like Jason Randall has been cut.
Campbell jabs at Randall's body.
Campbell misses with a hook. Randall ducked under it nicely.
Campbell misses with a wild body shot.
Campbell cracks Randall with a right hand to the side of the head.
Campbell lands a slapping body shot.
Campbell is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Randall rather than just go for the knockout.
Randall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Campbell.
Randall changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randall tries to score a power double leg takedown but Campbell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Randall somewhat.
Randall fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Campbell now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randall slips a jab from Campbell.
Randall tries to counter with a takedown but Campbell is quick to defend against it.
Randall dives in and grabs Campbell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Campbell pushes down on Randall's head and hops out.
Campbell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Randall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Randall moves out of range of the strikes.
Jason Randall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Campbell lands a body shot.
Campbell misses with a body shot.
Randall drops down looking for a counter takedown but Campbell sprawls and moves away.
Randall shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Campbell as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Randall showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Campbell.
Campbell throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell lands a nice shot that snaps Randall's head back.
Randall closes the distance and clinches up with Campbell, looking for a takedown. Randall pushes Campbell against the cage but Campbell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Campbell misses with a body shot.
Campbell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Campbell lands with a hook. Randall tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Campbell scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Randall takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Campbell lands with an uppercut that bounces Randall off the cage and back into range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Randall might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Randall with a poor takedown
and Campbell counters with a nice body shot.
Campbell looks to throw the jab but Randall is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell just misses with a punch to the body.
Randall darts in looking for a takedown but Campbell gets double underhooks and turns Randall into the cage.
Campbell lands a body shot.
Campbell lands a jab to the head.
Campbell's corner calls for a 1-2. Campbell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Campbell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Randall walks into a left hand.
Randall is rocked!
Campbell measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Randall! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Stephen Campbell!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Waldemar Stiglitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Orling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orling has chosen Sabaton - Carolus Rex as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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25
167 lbs
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26
165 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Waldemar Stiglitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Orling!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stiglitz tries to clinch up.
Orling follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Stiglitz clinches.
I was talking to Stiglitz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Stiglitz misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orling.
Orling blocks an uppercut.
Stiglitz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orling is trying to push Stiglitz away but Stiglitz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Orling tries to break the clinch but Stiglitz is controlling the position.
Stiglitz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Stiglitz.
Stiglitz misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stiglitz throws a punch but it's blocked by Orling.
Orling blocks an uppercut.
Stiglitz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Orling backwards.
Stiglitz lands with a right to the head.
Stiglitz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Orling backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stiglitz swings wildly with an uppercut but Orling uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stiglitz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stiglitz lands a nice uppercut.
Stiglitz misses with the head strike.
Orling blocks an uppercut.
Stiglitz has a couple of punches blocked by Orling.
Orling blocking some punches.
Stiglitz misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orling.
We've been informed that Orling 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.
Stiglitz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orling is trying to break the clinch but Stiglitz is controlling him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stiglitz.
Stiglitz lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stiglitz working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stiglitz.
Stiglitz misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orling.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stiglitz.
Stiglitz lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stiglitz.
Stiglitz has a couple of punches blocked by Orling.
Stiglitz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orling blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orling blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orling wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short left from Stiglitz.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orling blocks an uppercut.
Stiglitz prevents Orling from breaking the clinch.
Stiglitz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Orling blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stiglitz throws a head punch that misses.
Stiglitz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stiglitz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Orling working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Stiglitz fails to land.
Stiglitz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orling blocking some punches.
Stiglitz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Stiglitz fails to land.
Stiglitz misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stiglitz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stiglitz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orling blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orling blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stiglitz misses with a punch on the inside.
Orling blocks an uppercut.
Orling blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stiglitz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stiglitz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orling working hard to break the clinch.
Stiglitz misses with a punch on the inside.
Stiglitz swings wildly with an uppercut but Orling uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orling.
Stiglitz lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waldemar Stiglitz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stiglitz clinches up with Orling and pushes him back against the cage.
Stiglitz working aggressively here.
Stiglitz swings wildly with an uppercut but Orling uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orling blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stiglitz misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Stiglitz.
Orling is trying to push Stiglitz away but Stiglitz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Orling tries to circle away but Stiglitz has him pinned against the cage.
Stiglitz lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orling.
Stiglitz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orling blocks an uppercut.
Stiglitz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Orling wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Stiglitz fails to land.
Orling blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stiglitz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stiglitz misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stiglitz.
Stiglitz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Orling backwards.
Stiglitz gets through Orling's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stiglitz misses with a punch on the inside.
Stiglitz lands a nice uppercut.
Stiglitz throws a head punch that misses.
Orling blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Stiglitz fails to land.
Orling tries to break free but Stiglitz pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orling blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stiglitz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orling can do to turn this around?
Stiglitz swings wildly with an uppercut but Orling uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stiglitz misses with a hook from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Orling's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Stiglitz.
Stiglitz has a couple of punches blocked by Orling.
Orling blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stiglitz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stiglitz misses with the head strike.
A frustrated look appears on Orling's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Stiglitz fails to land.
Stiglitz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Orling's efforts to push away.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stiglitz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stiglitz misses with some punches.
Stiglitz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Waldemar Stiglitz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stiglitz.
Stiglitz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stiglitz throws a punch but it's blocked by Orling.
Stiglitz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stiglitz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Orling working hard to break the clinch.
Stiglitz misses with a punch on the inside.
Orling blocks an uppercut.
Stiglitz has Orling pressed against the cage, preventing Orling from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Orling can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stiglitz.
Stiglitz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Stiglitz fails to land.
Orling blocks an uppercut.
Stiglitz swings wildly with an uppercut but Orling uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orling struggles to land a body shot inside as Stiglitz controls his hands.
Orling is trying to break free.
Stiglitz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Orling's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stiglitz lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orling.
Stiglitz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stiglitz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waldemar Stiglitz dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Stiglitz wants to clinch.
Orling feints a counter leg kick.
Stiglitz rushes Orling and presses him up against the cage.
Orling blocking some punches.
Stiglitz throws a head punch that misses.
Stiglitz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stiglitz swings wildly with an uppercut but Orling uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stiglitz.
Stiglitz lands a right hand.
Orling is trying to break the clinch but Stiglitz is controlling him.
Stiglitz throws a punch but it's blocked by Orling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stiglitz lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stiglitz.
Stiglitz lands a left hand.
Orling blocks an uppercut.
Stiglitz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Orling blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orling can't break the clinch.
Stiglitz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stiglitz.
Orling blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Stiglitz fails to land.
Stiglitz throws a punch but it's blocked by Orling.
Orling wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stiglitz misses with the head strike.
Waldemar Stiglitz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stiglitz lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Stiglitz fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orling.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orling.
Stiglitz has a couple of punches blocked by Orling.
Stiglitz misses with some punches.
Stiglitz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Orling's efforts to push away.
Orling has had enough of the clinch but Stiglitz keeps him there for the moment.
Stiglitz misses with a punch on the inside.
Stiglitz working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stiglitz misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stiglitz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orling wants to break free but Stiglitz has control.
Orling blocking some punches.
Orling tries to stall but Stiglitz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stiglitz throws a punch but it's blocked by Orling.
Stiglitz throws a head punch that misses.
Orling blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stiglitz misses with the head strike.
Orling blocking some punches.
Stiglitz swings wildly with an uppercut but Orling uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orling tries to break the clinch but Stiglitz is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orling blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stiglitz keeps control of Orling as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Orling blocks an uppercut.
Stiglitz misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Stiglitz.
Stiglitz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stiglitz throws a punch but it's blocked by Orling.
Stiglitz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stiglitz swings wildly with an uppercut but Orling uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stiglitz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oscar Orling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stiglitz prevents Orling from breaking the clinch.
Orling misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Waldemar Stiglitz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stiglitz, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:24
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:24
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Waldemar Stiglitz!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Lineker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Bates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simon Bates will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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139 lbs
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143 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Lineker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Simon Bates!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lineker swats away the attempt to clinch by Bates.
Bates throws a leg kick
and Lineker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lineker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bates uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lineker.
We've been told by Lineker's head coaches at Orion Fight Camp that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bates fails with the takedown
and Lineker counters with a nice uppercut.
Bates misses with a leg kick
and Lineker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lineker scores with a jab to the body.
Lineker takes one on the button.
Bates misses with a double jab
and Lineker counters with a stiff right hand.
Bates fails with the takedown
and Lineker counters with a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bates takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates looks to land a combination but Lineker avoids it well.
Bates throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lineker counters with a straight right hand.
Bates throws a body punch but Lineker moves out of range.
Lineker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bates takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bates avoids the body shot from Lineker.
John Lineker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A bone on bone clash there as Lineker blocks the leg kick.
Bates wants to slow Lineker down by chopping away at his legs.
Bates fails with the takedown
and Lineker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
John Lineker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Bates.
Lineker looks to land a combination but Bates avoids it well.
Lineker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bates throws a combination that misses
letting Lineker counter with a right hand.
Bates looks winded!
Lineker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bates stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Bates looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lineker is fending him off so far but Bates persists. Nope, Lineker circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bates throws out a loose jab but Lineker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lineker tests Bates's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bates is rocked!
Simon Bates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Lineker! Bates is backing up but he can't get away as Lineker lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Bates and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John Lineker!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rumble Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonardo Schulz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rumble Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leonardo Schulz!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Rumble Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Johnson throws a combination. Schulz tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Schulz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Schulz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson tries to move into range but Schulz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
A big right from Schulz misses.
Schulz slips a straight right by Johnson.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Schulz throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schulz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Schulz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Johnson moves out of range as Schulz strikes.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Johnson tests Schulz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rumble Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson sizes up Schulz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Schulz.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Johnson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Johnson.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big left from Schulz misses.
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Schulz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Schulz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Schulz duly obliges.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Schulz saw that one coming.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Schulz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Schulz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Schulz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a hook but Schulz blocks it.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Schulz with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Schulz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Nice cross by Schulz.
Schulz moves out of range of the strikes.
Schulz misses with a body shot
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Schulz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson pushes Schulz off looking to stand but Schulz dives back in and keeps control.
Schulz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Schulz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson has one foot on Schulz's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Johnson lands with a straight right. Schulz didn't see that one coming.
Johnson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Schulz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Schulz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Johnson jabs Schulz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson connects with the punch.
Johnson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Johnson takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rumble Johnson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Schulz misses with a hook.
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rumble Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson tries to bum rush Schulz with a series of wild strikes but Schulz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Schulz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Johnson duly obliges.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Schulz feints the counter takedown.
Schulz moves out of range of the body kick.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Schulz's leg. Schulz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schulz ducks right into an uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schulz was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schulz.
A nice combination there by Johnson.
Johnson defending well as Schulz loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson misses the jab.
Schulz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Schulz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Schulz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schulz shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Schulz looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Schulz lands with a right hand.
Schulz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Schulz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Schulz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Schulz moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Schulz misses the target.
Johnson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Johnson connects with the punch.
Schulz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Schulz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Schulz.
Johnson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Schulz looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson is looking for a counter combo.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Schulz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Johnson is trying to stand up here but Schulz is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Schulz in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson swings for the body but Schulz moves out of range.
Schulz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Schulz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
Schulz loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Johnson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Schulz.
Johnson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Schulz's head.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Schulz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rumble Johnson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Schulz's head but Schulz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schulz was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson stalks Schulz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Schulz's face. Schulz staggers backwards, shaken.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schulz throws out the jab.
Schulz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Schulz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a front kick aimed at Schulz's knee but Schulz avoids it well.
Schulz slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schulz can do to turn this around?
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Schulz.
Schulz cracks Johnson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Schulz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schulz misses the shot to the body.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schulz was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Schulz avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schulz misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Johnson.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Schulz fails to land the takedown.
Johnson misses the jab.
Schulz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Schulz is in Johnson's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schulz throwing strikes but missing.
Leonardo Schulz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Schulz trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schulz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Johnson wants to stand but Schulz is controlling the position.
Schulz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to stand but Schulz is controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Schulz is out of range.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schulz manages to avoid it.
Rumble Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Schulz is just out of range.
Johnson looks to land a combination. Schulz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Schulz with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Schulz misses the target.
Johnson lands an overhand right.
Schulz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
And Schulz tries to counter it with a takedown but Johnson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rumble Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schulz throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Schulz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Schulz tries to counter it with a takedown but Johnson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Johnson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Schulz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
so Schulz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Schulz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rumble Johnson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rumble Johnson!
After the fight, Rumble Johnson 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Helio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikodim Roma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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27
208 lbs
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212 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Helio Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nikodim Roma!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roma clinches up with Gracie and pushes him back against the cage.
Roma lands a nice elbow.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Roma to keep the fight standing.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Roma lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Helio Gracie has been cut.
Gracie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helio Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roma lands a nice elbow.
Roma comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gracie takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Roma has him pressed against the cage.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Roma won't allow it.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Roma forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Roma is leaning against Gracie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Roma turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Roma lands an elbow inside.
Roma lands an elbow inside that Gracie shrugs off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Roma to keep the fight standing.
Roma lands an elbow inside that Gracie shrugs off.
Roma lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie takes an elbow to the forehead.
Helio Gracie's cut is getting worse.
Roma lands a damaging elbow.
Roma comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Roma gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gracie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Roma prevents it.
Roma lands an elbow inside that Gracie shrugs off.
Roma lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment.
Roma lands an elbow inside.
Roma comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Roma has him pressed against the cage.
I was talking to Gracie's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gracie takes an elbow to the forehead.
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!
Roma lands a damaging elbow.
Roma lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye.
Helio Gracie's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A right hand to the body from Roma.
Roma lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gracie wants a takedown but no success here.
Nice body punch from Roma.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Roma has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roma lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye.
Roma lands a nice elbow.
Roma lands an elbow inside.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Roma to keep the fight standing.
A right handed body shot lands from Roma.
Nice body punch from Roma.
Roma lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment.
A right handed body shot lands from Roma.
Roma lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Roma holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
Roma gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Roma prevents the takedown attempt.
Roma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Roma lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Roma gets through Gracie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gracie pulls guard effortlessly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Roma from controlling successfully.
Roma preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roma trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roma would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Roma stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Roma is looking to stand up but Gracie won't let him.
Roma won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Roma must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Roma has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Gracie to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Roma is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Gracie pulls down on the head and he's put Roma to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Helio Gracie!
Post fight, Helio Gracie took to the microphone: 'I think he is weak man small weak and defeated. Next time I beat him to death.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Beltshazar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Coz Castillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coz Castillo told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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152 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Beltshazar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Coz Castillo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castillo clinches.
Castillo working aggressively here.
Beltshazar prevents a body shot from Castillo.
Castillo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Castillo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Castillo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Castillo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Castillo pushes off an throws an elbow but Beltshazar leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Beltshazar swings wildly with an uppercut but Castillo uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castillo pushes off an throws an elbow but Beltshazar leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Beltshazar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beltshazar tries to pull guard but Castillo won't allow it.
Castillo misses with the head strike.
Beltshazar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Beltshazar avoids a wild elbow strike from Castillo.
Castillo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Beltshazar tries to break free but Castillo pushes him back against the cage.
Castillo can't find room to land a body shot as Beltshazar controls the action.
Beltshazar working hard to break the clinch.
Castillo lands an elbow that stopped Beltshazar in his tracks for a moment.
Castillo can't find room to land a body shot as Beltshazar controls the action.
Castillo has a couple of punches blocked by Beltshazar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castillo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Castillo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Beltshazar blocks it with crossed arms.
Beltshazar blocking some punches.
Beltshazar fails to pull guard.
Castillo trying to land knees to the body.
Castillo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Castillo tries a body shot but Beltshazar blocks it.
Beltshazar prevents a body shot from Castillo.
Castillo working aggressively here.
Castillo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Beltshazar managing to block the knees to the body from Castillo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castillo has a couple of punches blocked by Beltshazar.
Castillo tries to land knees in the clinch but Beltshazar avoids the damage to the body.
Beltshazar blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Castillo.
Beltshazar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beltshazar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Castillo trying to land knees to the body.
Beltshazar dodges an elbow strike from Castillo.
Castillo trying to land knees to the body.
Castillo misses with a punch to the body.
Castillo misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castillo can't find room to land a body shot as Beltshazar controls the action.
Castillo scores a nice knee to the body.
Castillo working aggressively here.
Castillo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Beltshazar blocks it with crossed arms.
Beltshazar pulls Castillo into guard.
Castillo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Beltshazar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Beltshazar looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Castillo passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Castillo prevents Beltshazar from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coz Castillo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Castillo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ryan Beltshazar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beltshazar lands with a good body shot.
Beltshazar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Castillo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Castillo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beltshazar lands the left hand.
Castillo doesn't manage to clinch there - Beltshazar circles away.
Castillo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beltshazar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Castillo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beltshazar lands a big right hand that sends Castillo crashing to the mat! Beltshazar stays standing though and waves Castillo back to his feet!
Castillo is rocked!
It looks like Coz Castillo has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beltshazar connects with a nice cross there... Castillo is looking wobbly and Beltshazar recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Castillo to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Beltshazar jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ryan Beltshazar!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ryan Beltshazar made sure he mentioned Arcticus University: London, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jandre Vorster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez has chosen Not Afraid - Eminen as his entrance music. Diego Sanchez will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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142 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jandre Vorster!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vorster ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vorster no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Vorster working a defensive guard but Sanchez passes into half guard.
Sanchez wants to work for an arm triangle but Vorster is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sanchez is working for a kimura but Vorster is defending it quite comfortably.
Vorster has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sanchez is working away from the top position though.
Sanchez wants to stand up but Vorster has a hold of him and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vorster is defending against the submission attempts here by Sanchez.
Sanchez trying to control the action but Vorster is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vorster wants to improve his position but Sanchez is controlling well.
Vorster moves into full guard.
Vorster is looking to sweep but instead, Sanchez has passed into half guard.
Sanchez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vorster is trying to control but can't.
Sanchez trying to control the action but Vorster is working from the bottom.
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.
Vorster looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vorster tries to get to full guard but Sanchez has control of the leg.
Vorster controlling the position for now.
Sanchez is keen to just control but Vorster is a slippery customer.
Sanchez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Vorster desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sanchez has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Vorster moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vorster gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Sanchez trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Vorster manages to pass to mount!
Vorster has hold of Sanchez's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sanchez manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Vorster wants to control the pace but Sanchez is squirming around nicely.
Vorster wants to finish this one by submission but Sanchez is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Vorster.
Sanchez working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez is squirming around, avoiding Vorster's attempts to control the action.
Sanchez is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vorster controlling from the full mount.
Vorster is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Sanchez can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Vorster jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Sanchez is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Sanchez and Vorster has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Sanchez can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vorster goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sanchez rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Vorster's guard! Nice work there by Sanchez!
Vorster looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sanchez passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jandre Vorster dominated that round.
That's time! Vorster's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanchez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sanchez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vorster gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vorster wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vorster drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sanchez dives on top into guard.
Vorster throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vorster wants to get back to full guard.
Sanchez is keen to just control but Vorster is a slippery customer.
Vorster is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sanchez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vorster defends it well.
Vorster looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vorster wants to get back to full guard but Sanchez has mounted him!
Sanchez has control of Vorster's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Vorster regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Vorster bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Vorster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?
Vorster postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sanchez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Vorster, into his guard.
Vorster throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Vorster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vorster isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sanchez stacks Vorster on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Sanchez!
Jandre Vorster overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vorster is looking for a sweep.
Vorster prevents Sanchez from moving into mount.
Vorster tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sanchez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vorster is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vorster has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Vorster manages to get back to half guard.
Vorster is looking to improve his position.
Sanchez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vorster sees it coming and defends easily.
Sanchez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vorster doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sanchez.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vorster is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanchez pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Diego Sanchez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Vorster clinches with his opponent.
Vorster works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Vorster drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sanchez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sanchez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sanchez!
Vorster is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sanchez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sanchez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vorster is defending against the submission attempts here by Sanchez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vorster regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vorster is looking for a triangle but Sanchez pushes his legs off easily.
Sanchez wanted to stand there but Vorster had control of the position.
Vorster is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sanchez defends well.
Vorster has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sanchez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sanchez pushing down on Vorster's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to pass to full mount but Vorster defends it.
Vorster wants to get back to full guard.
Vorster makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vorster.
Vorster looking to control.
Sanchez is pushing down on Vorster's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vorster is fighting to maintain full guard but Sanchez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sanchez passes to side control.
Sanchez trying to control the action but Vorster is working from the bottom.
Sanchez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sanchez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vorster manages to get back to half guard.
Vorster slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sanchez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vorster has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sanchez has managed to get both his arms back between Vorster's legs - danger averted.
Vorster is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sanchez is aware though and is defending well.
Sanchez trying to control but Vorster is working from the bottom.
Vorster might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vorster has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sanchez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Vorster keeps moving.
Vorster had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sanchez defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez passes Vorster's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jandre Vorster clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Vorster clinches up with Sanchez and pushes him back against the cage.
Sanchez wants to break free but Vorster has control.
Vorster has Sanchez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sanchez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sanchez wants to take the fight to the mat but Vorster manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vorster works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Sanchez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vorster wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez is looking for a triangle but Vorster pushes his legs off easily.
Vorster avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vorster trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Vorster avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vorster trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sanchez working a defensive guard here.
Vorster is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Vorster trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Sanchez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vorster defends well.
Vorster wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Vorster seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vorster trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sanchez gets caught flat footed, as Vorster shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Vorster from controlling successfully.
Sanchez trying to control the position.
Vorster wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez working for a triangle but Vorster defends it easily.
Vorster has gone for a leg lock! Sanchez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Vorster's guard.
Vorster wants to hit a switch here but Sanchez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Vorster there!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vorster working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jandre Vorster will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Vorster is looking to clinch but Sanchez is avoiding it.
Sanchez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vorster sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanchez somewhat.
Sanchez swats away the attempt to clinch by Vorster.
Vorster changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sanchez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sanchez is looking to reverse the position.
Vorster tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sanchez is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Vorster asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vorster thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vorster working away.
Vorster tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vorster tries for a kimura but Sanchez is defending well.
Vorster tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vorster has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vorster is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sanchez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sanchez is trying to get back to half guard.
Vorster trying to control the position but Sanchez is working away.
Vorster laying and praying for a moment but Sanchez takes advantage and regains half guard.
Sanchez trying to hold on to Vorster's head to control him but Vorster postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vorster is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sanchez is looking to improve his position.
Vorster is working for a kimura but Sanchez is defending it quite comfortably.
Sanchez trying to control but Vorster postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sanchez is staying active underneath Vorster, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jandre Vorster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vorster closes the distance and clinches.
Vorster gets underhooks to prevent Sanchez's takedown attempt.
Vorster successfully pulls guard.
Vorster pulls Sanchez in close to his closed guard and prevents Sanchez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Vorster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diego Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vorster wants to sweep here but Sanchez controlling him for the moment.
Vorster trying to keep a closed guard but Sanchez is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jandre Vorster showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vorster has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:46
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jandre Vorster!
Jandre Vorster retains his bantamweight title!
Jandre Vorster bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Diego Sanchez stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry guys !'.
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