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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Gautier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josef Dellal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pierre Gautier is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
43 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pierre Gautier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josef Dellal!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gautier throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dellal throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gautier's waist but Gautier gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dellal off to one side.
Gautier tries to land a front kick but Dellal steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dellal fails with a takedown attempt.
Gautier misses with a hook. Dellal ducked under it nicely.
Gautier throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dellal avoids the head kick by Gautier.
Dellal is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gautier throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dellal shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gautier defends it nicely.
Pierre Gautier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josef Dellal.
Dellal shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gautier manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dellal trying to control but Gautier is working from the bottom.
Dellal is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gautier is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gautier has escaped and now he's on top!
Gautier is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gautier won't allow Dellal to sweep him here.
Dellal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dellal is looking to sweep but instead, Gautier has passed into half guard.
Dellal wants to improve his position but Gautier is controlling well.
Dellal trying to control here.
Dellal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gautier in particular looking to stall.
Dellal is looking to improve his position.
Gautier trying to control from half guard but Dellal is working away.
Gautier wants to stand but Dellal has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dellal shoots and misses
and Gautier counters with an inside leg kick.
Dellal with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gautier to score with a decent uppercut.
Dellal shoots in looking for a takedown. Gautier tries to sprawl out of it but Dellal keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gautier manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gautier was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gautier swings for the body but Dellal moves out of range.
Dellal feints the counter takedown.
Gautier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dellal feints the counter takedown.
Gautier clobbers Dellal with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Josef Dellal has been cut.
Gautier thows a body kick. Dellal tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gautier connects with an inside leg kick.
Dellal takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gautier leaves Dellal with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Gautier dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josef Dellal's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gautier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dellal moves away.
Dellal drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gautier defends it well.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gautier.
Dellal avoids the head kick by Gautier.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gautier.
Dellal on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gautier. Gautier obviously looking to wear him down.
Dellal closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gautier to the mat! Gautier manages to get full guard.
Dellal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gautier is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dellal forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dellal seems to be looking for submissions.
Gautier is not content to let Dellal control the position.
Gautier is looking for a sweep. Dellal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dellal wants to pass the guard but Gautier is defending well.
Dellal is trying to work for a kimura but Gautier is defending well.
Gautier is staying active underneath Dellal, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dellal is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dellal is trying to work for a kimura but Gautier is defending well.
Dellal wants to take a breather but Gautier is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dellal misses with a takedown attempt - Gautier sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dellal will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gautier with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gautier lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dellal at a distance.
Gautier lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dellal takes a step back to recover.
A jab lands there for Gautier.
Gautier looks to score with a jab to the body but Dellal is just out of range.
Gautier takes a swing at Dellal's ribcage but misses.
Dellal feints the counter takedown.
Gautier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dellal can do to turn this around?
Gautier misses with a combination
and Dellal counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dellal stops Gautier from standing up.
Gautier controls Dellal momentarily but Dellal frees himself.
Dellal is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dellal trying to control but Gautier is working from the bottom.
Gautier looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dellal is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dellal trying to control but Gautier is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pierre Gautier will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Josef Dellal's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Dellal drives through with a takedown into Gautier's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dellal wants to control from the top but Gautier keeps moving.
Dellal might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gautier haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dellal looking to sit in guard and control but Gautier gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gautier missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dellal trying to control the position.
Gautier trying to control the position from guard on top but Dellal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dellal trying to keep a closed guard but Gautier is proving a slippery customer.
Dellal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dellal is looking for a triangle but Gautier pushes his legs off easily.
Dellal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Josef Dellal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gautier's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gautier throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dellal dives in and grabs Gautier's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gautier pushes down on Dellal's head and hops out.
Dellal walks into a left hand.
Dellal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gautier sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dellal somewhat.
Gautier lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Gautier throws a body punch but Dellal moves out of range.
Dellal blocks a head kick by Gautier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gautier throws a head kick but Dellal moves out of range.
Gautier lunges at Dellal with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dellal's hand.
Gautier looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dellal takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body punch from Gautier.
Nice uppercut lands for Gautier. That snapped Dellal's head back.
Dellal shoots for a takedown but Gautier saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pierre Gautier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josef Dellal.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gautier. That's going to slow Dellal down.
Dellal ducks under a wild hook from Gautier.
A slow jab from Gautier misses its intended target.
Dellal with the counter takedown but Gautier avoids it easily.
Gautier tries a head kick but it misses.
Dellal feints the counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dellal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gautier sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dellal somewhat.
Gautier is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gautier dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dellal shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gautier defends it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gautier connects with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pierre Gautier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gautier, 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Gautier!
Our winner, Pierre Gautier, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Denard Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mister Breeze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
25 - 21 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Denard Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mister Breeze!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Breeze circles away quickly and effectively.
Breeze only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Black scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Breeze doesn't seem bothered though.
Breeze throws a low kick but Black avoids it.
Breeze takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Breeze pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Black throws a head kick that misses.
Breeze replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Black blocks it well.
Breeze clinches up with Black and pushes him back against the cage.
Breeze throws an elbow that misses.
Breeze tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Breeze scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Breeze.
Breeze pushes off an throws an elbow but Black leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Breeze lands an elbow inside that Black shrugs off.
It looks like Denard Black has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Breeze escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Breeze misses with a wild body shot.
Black connects with a high kick.
It looks like Mister Breeze has been cut.
Breeze misses with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Black. Those never looked like landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Black.
Breeze goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Black pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Breeze doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Breeze scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Breeze avoids a punch combination nicely.
Breeze is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black throws a body kick that misses.
Breeze takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Breeze rushes Black and presses him 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!
Black blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Black breaks from the clinch.
Black fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Breeze on the side of the head.
A low kick from Black misses
and Breeze counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Black thinking.
Black uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Breeze.
Breeze throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Black throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy left from Black finds it's target.
Black throws a head kick but Breeze moves out of range.
Black throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Breeze.
Breeze wants to clinch up but Black keeps it at a distance.
Black is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Black throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Black avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Black on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Breeze connects with an inside leg kick.
Breeze fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Black manages to avoid it.
Breeze throws a low kick, looking for Black's leg but Black calmly moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Black.
Breeze feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Black sprawling to the canvas! Black rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Breeze finish him?!
Black is rocked!
Denard Black's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Black gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mister Breeze!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ron Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ori Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ron Paul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ori Jokinen!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jokinen throws a body shot but no joy.
That kick from Jokinen tenderised Paul's leg. Paul is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jokinen throws a solid leg kick but Paul takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Jokinen swings for the body but Paul moves out of range.
Ori Jokinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jokinen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jokinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Some bone on bone action there as Paul checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Paul pushes Jokinen up against the cage in a clinch.
Jokinen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
I was talking to Paul's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jokinen has a couple of punches blocked by Paul.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jokinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jokinen blocks a head kick by Paul.
Paul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paul wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jokinen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Paul moves out of range of the body kick from Jokinen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Paul.
Jokinen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Paul is out of range and Jokinen settles back down.
Ori Jokinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paul tries to clinch there but Jokinen circles away.
Jokinen throws a head kick but Paul moves out of range.
Jokinen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Paul tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jokinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jokinen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Paul.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jokinen.
Jokinen misses with an uppercut. Paul saw that one coming.
Jokinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jokinen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Paul.
Paul takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Paul tries to clinch up but Jokinen circles away and keeps his distance.
Paul throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jokinen lands a leg kick that knocks Paul off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Paul tries to clinch up but Jokinen circles away and keeps his distance.
A leg kick checked by Paul.
Paul goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paul lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jokinen scores with a leg kick.
Paul is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jokinen tries a quick counter leg kick but Paul is wise to it.
Jokinen throws a sloppy head kick and Paul moves out of range easily.
Paul wants to clinch up but Jokinen keeps it at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Jokinen as Paul shoots in.
Paul checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice body punch from Jokinen.
That kick from Jokinen tenderised Paul's leg. Paul is trying to keep his angry face on.
Paul is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jokinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Jokinen tries a quick counter leg kick but Paul is wise to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jokinen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Paul rather than just go for the knockout.
Jokinen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jokinen wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ron Paul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jokinen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jokinen feints and then cracks Paul's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Paul down.
Paul defending well as Jokinen loads up on a big left hand.
Paul thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jokinen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jokinen looks to land a right hand but Paul moved out of range.
Paul checks a low kick from Jokinen.
Paul takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jokinen throws a body kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paul looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Paul wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul avoids the head kick by Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a lazy head kick
and Paul counters with a two punch combo.
Jokinen leaves Paul with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jokinen gets caught napping as Paul dives in and scores a takedown. Jokinen manages to retain guard.
Paul trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paul throwing strikes but missing.
Paul throwing strikes but missing.
Paul throws an elbow that misses. Jokinen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Paul's guard. Nice move by Jokinen!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ori Jokinen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Paul tries to clinch up but Jokinen circles away and keeps his distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jokinen.
Jokinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Paul is just out of range.
Paul blocks the body kick.
Paul wants to clinch.
Paul fails in his attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Jokinen.
Jokinen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paul pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Paul tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Paul tries to clinch up but Jokinen circles away and keeps his distance.
Jokinen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jokinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jokinen tries to score with a low kick but Paul moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Paul postures up in Jokinen's guard and throws a big left but Jokinen blocks it.
Paul in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jokinen keeping full guard, as Paul tries to pass.
Jokinen wants to sweep but no luck.
Jokinen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jokinen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jokinen works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paul regains half guard.
Jokinen wants to take a breather but Paul is having none of it.
Jokinen controlling the action here.
Paul is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paul keeps working.
Jokinen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Paul doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jokinen.
Jokinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paul keeps working.
Jokinen prevents Paul from improving his position.
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.
Jokinen is thwarting Paul's attempts to control the position.
Jokinen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Paul won't allow Jokinen to pass to mount.
Paul is refusing to be controlled, as Jokinen sits in half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ron Paul is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jokinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jokinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Paul counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Paul tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jokinen avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paul lands an elbow inside that Jokinen shrugs off.
Jokinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Paul just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jokinen's brow.
Paul lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jokinen trying to control the position but instead, Paul has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jokinen into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ori Jokinen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jokinen misses with a low kick.
Jokinen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jokinen. Paul does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paul fails with an attempt to clinch.
Paul on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jokinen stuffs the takedown attempt from Paul. Paul gets slowly back to his feet.
Paul shoots in but no luck this time.
Good exchange - Jokinen coming out on top.
Jokinen throws a wild body kick that Paul sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Jokinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jokinen just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPaul.
Jokinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jokinen looks to land a body kick but Paul moved away.
Jokinen keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jokinen.
Paul is looking to clinch but Jokinen is avoiding it.
Jokinen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Paul tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Paul.
Paul misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Paul wants to clinch up but Jokinen keeps it at a distance.
Ori Jokinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jokinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Paul.
Jokinen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jokinen moves out of range as Paul throws a body kick.
Paul shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jokinen as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ron Paul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paul tries to clinch up but Jokinen circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice body kick from Jokinen.
Paul takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paul is looking to clinch but Jokinen is avoiding it.
Jokinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Paul wants to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jokinen connects with a crisp jab.
Jokinen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Paul checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
As Jokinen tries to get set, Paul tries to push him back and clinch up but Jokinen manages to avoid the attempt.
Jokinen misses with a body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jokinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Paul has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Paul shoots in and gets a takedown into Jokinen's guard.
Jokinen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Paul.
Ori Jokinen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jokinen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jokinen wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen is controlling Paul's posture.
Jokinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Jokinen, not yet.
Jokinen working a defensive guard here.
Jokinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Paul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jokinen is keeping the position for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Paul changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jokinen tries to avoid it but Paul manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jokinen to the ground. Jokinen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jokinen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Paul misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jokinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Paul shoots in for a takedown but Jokinen shows good takedown defense.
Jokinen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jokinen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jokinen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Paul takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jokinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Jokinen throws a push kick but Paul slaps the foot to one side.
Paul is looking to clinch.
Ron Paul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jokinen lands with a slapping head kick.
Jokinen scores with a kick to the body.
Jokinen throws a sloppy head kick and Paul moves out of range easily.
Jokinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jokinen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Paul if he has to take too many more of those.
Jokinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab by Jokinen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jokinen 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 Paul has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Paul and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ori Jokinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jokinen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ori Jokinen!
Ori Jokinen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pepe LePew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Belleville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LePew comes into the arena with Smoke Serpent- blaring out of the sound system. Belleville has chosen The Offspring - You're Gonna Go Far, Kid as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Benjamin Belleville has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Pepe LePew's chin.
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152 lbs
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31
153 lbs
26 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Great low kicks
Insanely flexible |
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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
27 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pepe LePew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Benjamin Belleville!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belleville tries to land a front kick but LePew steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Belleville throws a shot to the body.
Belleville takes a swing at LePew's ribcage but misses.
LePew changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Belleville misses with a body shot.
LePew drops down looking for a counter takedown but Belleville sprawls and moves away.
Belleville throws a series of punches but LePew moves out of range.
LePew half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Belleville looks to land a right hand but LePew moved out of range.
LePew feinted with a counter takedown.
Benjamin Belleville seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LePew uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Belleville.
LePew appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Belleville lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
LePew takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belleville throws a push kick but LePew slaps the foot to one side.
LePew drops down looking for a counter takedown but Belleville sprawls and moves away.
Belleville swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been hearing reports that LePew has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
LePew takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Belleville ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LePew moves away.
LePew half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belleville throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A slow jab from Belleville misses its intended target.
LePew takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Belleville scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Belleville is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down LePew rather than just go for the knockout.
LePew throws a sloppy head kick and Belleville moves out of range easily.
Belleville lands a big head kick that sends LePew tumbling to the mat! Belleville takes a step backwards and waves LePew back to his feet - he wants the finish!
LePew is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belleville lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Oh LePew is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
LePew uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Belleville.
LePew showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Belleville.
Excellent takedown into side control there by LePew.
LePew tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no LePew has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
LePew seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LePew wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Belleville, who protects the arm well.
LePew is trying to get an arm triangle but Belleville is defending well.
Belleville manages to get back to half guard.
LePew seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LePew works his foot free and advances to mount.
LePew looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
LePew controlling the pace for now.
Belleville taking shots to the head.
Belleville working to try and regain half guard.
Belleville is controlling an arm, preventing LePew from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LePew trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LePew swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Belleville is now in LePew's guard. A big mistake from LePew there, giving up the dominant position!
LePew looking to hit a scissor sweep but Belleville is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Belleville wanted to stand there but LePew had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Belleville dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Belleville tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but LePew was well out of range. Poor timing from Belleville.
LePew tries to counter with a takedown but Belleville is quick to defend against it.
Belleville misses with a head kick.
LePew drops down looking for a counter takedown but Belleville sprawls and moves away.
Belleville misses with a body shot.
LePew attempts a counter takedown but Belleville avoids it well and moves away.
Belleville darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Belleville throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Belleville misses with a looping left.
LePew appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
LePew throws a low kick but Belleville avoids it.
Belleville throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
LePew drops down looking for a counter takedown but Belleville sprawls and moves away.
Belleville misses with a head kick.
LePew appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LePew checks the leg kick nicely there.
Belleville throws a hook to the side of LePew's head but LePew sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It appears LePew was looking to counter with a kick there.
Belleville looks to score with a jab to the body but LePew is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belleville shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Belleville throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Belleville connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Belleville misses with a wild body shot.
LePew attempts a counter takedown but Belleville avoids it well and moves away.
Belleville looks to score with a jab to the body but LePew is just out of range.
LePew changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Belleville throws a nice looking combination but LePew bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Belleville scores with a body shot.
Belleville dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
LePew shoots in but no luck this time.
Belleville throws a shot to the body.
Belleville tries a head kick but it misses.
LePew half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A big right from Belleville misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LePew uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Belleville.
LePew attempts a counter takedown but Belleville avoids it well and moves away.
Belleville throws a low kick, looking for LePew's leg but LePew calmly moves out of range.
LePew tries to counter with a takedown but Belleville is quick to defend against it.
A good leg kick by Belleville.
Belleville throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LePew takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
LePew takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Belleville swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and LePew counters with a nice double leg into guard.
LePew controlling from the top position.
Belleville keeping moving, preventing LePew from controlling successfully.
Belleville has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LePew sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Belleville's guard.
LePew trying to advance position but Belleville counters by regaining guard.
Belleville keeping full guard, as LePew tries to pass.
LePew forces his way into half guard.
LePew is keen to just control but Belleville is a slippery customer.
LePew trying to pass the guard but Belleville defending well.
Pepe LePew overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belleville has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. LePew is working away from the top position though.
LePew is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
LePew is looking to advance position but Belleville won't allow it.
LePew throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Belleville showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Belleville scores with a shot to the body.
Belleville misses the jab.
LePew takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
LePew steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Belleville. That one must have hurt.
LePew takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Belleville scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. LePew doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice cross by Belleville.
Belleville scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Belleville throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and LePew counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by LePew.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LePew wants to control from the top but Belleville keeps moving.
LePew passes Belleville's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belleville is defending against the submission attempts here by LePew.
LePew is trying to control the action in half guard but Belleville is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
LePew prevents Belleville from standing back up.
LePew is working for a kimura but Belleville is defending it quite comfortably.
LePew controlling the action 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.
LePew is looking for a kimura but Belleville is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for LePew to get the leverage.
LePew stalling away here and it's allowed Belleville to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
LePew trying to control but Belleville is working from the bottom.
Belleville has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belleville buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Belleville scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Belleville throws a chopping leg kick but LePew manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
LePew drops down looking for a counter takedown but Belleville sprawls and moves away.
Belleville misses with a body shot.
LePew feinted with a counter takedown.
LePew doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
LePew takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Benjamin Belleville is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Belleville.
LePew attempts a counter takedown but Belleville avoids it well and moves away.
Belleville looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
No luck with that takedown attempt from LePew.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belleville throws a head kick that LePew semi-blocks.
A head kick misses from Belleville.
LePew lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
LePew ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
LePew defending well as Belleville loads up on a big left hand.
Benjamin Belleville seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Belleville misses with a low kick.
Pepe LePew has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Belleville throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belleville ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LePew moves away.
LePew tries to counter with a takedown but Belleville is quick to defend against it.
Belleville scoring well with a low kick there.
Belleville is looking to chop away at LePew's legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benjamin Belleville comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Belleville winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin Belleville!
During a confident post fight interview, Benjamin Belleville 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armando Elcock (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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210 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Armando Elcock!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson slips a jab from Elcock.
A punch lands to the side of Jackson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Elcock looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Elcock looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Elcock, as that shot connected.
Elcock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Elcock misses with a straight right.
Elcock checks a leg kick nicely.
Jackson lands a front kick.
Elcock gets tackled into the cage by Jackson. Jackson maintains the clinch.
Jackson tries a body shot but Elcock blocks it.
Jackson has Elcock pressed against the cage, preventing Elcock from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Elcock uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Elcock.
Good body shot from Jackson.
A right hand to the body from Jackson.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Elcock backwards.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jackson just leaning against Elcock, taking a breather.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Elcock avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Elcock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Elcock wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elcock works the jab nicely.
Elcock swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Jackson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elcock looks for the body kick but Jackson saw that one coming.
Elcock tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson closes the distance and pushes Elcock back into the cage.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Elcock.
Elcock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Elcock is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Elcock being controlled against the cage.
Elcock has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Elcock.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Elcock blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jackson tries to work over Elcock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Elcock is trying to break free.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson trying to stall but Elcock improves his position.
Jackson lands a left hand.
Elcock is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson works on Elcock's body with a couple of short punches.
Elcock blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Elcock's elbow.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Elcock wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Elcock is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Elcock breaks from the clinch.
Elcock moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Elcock misses with a two punch combination.
A low kick from Elcock is predictable there
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jackson walks into a jab.
Armando Elcock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jackson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Elcock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Elcock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Elcock fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Jackson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Armando Elcock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Elcock throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Elcock does no damage.
Jackson scores with a nice right hand.
Jackson looks for the body kick but Elcock saw that one coming.
Elcock throws an off balance right hand
and Jackson counters with a good low kick that Elcock was not able to check.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson tries to move into range but Elcock moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jackson blocks a leg kick.
Elcock throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson lands with an overhand left.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Elcock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head kick misses from Elcock.
Elcock just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Elcock.
Jackson cracks Elcock with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Elcock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson looks to land a body kick but Elcock moved away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jackson.
Elcock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson tries a low kick but Elcock avoids it.
Elcock throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Elcock throws an off balance right hand
and Jackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Elcock has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Elcock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Elcock just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elcock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Elcock throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elcock feints a counter leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Elcock stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Elcock looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Jackson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Elcock. Elcock circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Elcock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jackson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Elcock throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jackson.
Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jackson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jackson is stalling here.
Ben Jackson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Jackson lands a shot to the body.
Elcock is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson dips to his left and cracks Elcock with an uppercut!
Jackson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Elcock can do to turn this around?
Jackson takes a swing at Elcock's ribcage but misses.
Jackson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Elcock takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Elcock throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Elcock misses with a kick to the body.
Jackson throws a solid leg kick but Elcock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jackson.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Elcock moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elcock throws a lazy uppercut
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Despite the aggression on Elcock's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jackson moves forwards but Elcock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Jackson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elcock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Elcock lands a jab-cross combination.
Jackson drops his hands momentarily and Elcock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Elcock lands a jab.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Elcock misses with an uppercut.
A quick step to the side and Jackson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson drops his hands momentarily and Elcock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Elcock throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Elcock does no damage.
Elcock avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Elcock misses with a low kick as Jackson jumps back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Armando Elcock will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jackson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Elcock looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Elcock looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Elcock looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Elcock throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jackson.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Elcock gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elcock throws a nice head kick!
Jackson blocks a jab.
Jackson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Elcock manages to circle out of the way.
Elcock misses with the combination.
Elcock tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elcock throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jackson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Elcock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jackson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Elcock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Elcock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Elcock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Elcock moves out of range as Jackson throws a body kick.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elcock moves away.
Elcock shapes to counter with a head kick.
Elcock throws a head kick that misses.
Elcock misses with a wild combination.
Jackson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jackson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Elcock checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Elcock! But no joy.
Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Elcock lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elcock lands with a nice body punch.
Elcock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Elcock avoids a kick to the body.
Elcock throws a big shot that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Elcock checks a leg kick.
Elcock takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Elcock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Elcock misses with the combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Jackson misses its target.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson is looking to land body kicks.
Despite the aggression on Elcock's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jackson misses the jab.
Elcock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Elcock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Elcock misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elcock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Elcock cracks a nice hook into Jackson's ribs.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Elcock.
Jackson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Elcock throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Elcock tries to keep at a distance but Jackson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Elcock tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Elcock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It seemed like Elcock was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Elcock.
Elcock only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Elcock throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson throws a good cross that connects.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Elcock.
Elcock lands with a kick to the temple. Jackson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A big right from Jackson misses.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Elcock.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elcock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson lands a right hook to the body.
Elcock throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Elcock scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Elcock.
Elcock blocks a leg kick.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Armando Elcock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice uppercut there from Jackson.
Elcock loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Armando Elcock.
I think Elcock has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armando Elcock!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diaz Bros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bros comes to the cage accompanied by Broken Wings. Tyson has chosen Punch-Out!!! - Theme Song as his entrance music. Mac Tyson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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312 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diaz Bros !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mac Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bros tries to clinch
and Tyson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bros fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyson manages to avoid it.
Bros has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tyson can't break the clinch.
Bros misses with a punch on the inside.
Tyson wants to take the fight to the mat but Bros manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Bros as the two fighters clinch.
Tyson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tyson thuds his right hand into Bros 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tyson moves out of range as Bros strikes.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bros sprawls well. Bros wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tyson gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bros fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyson manages to avoid it.
Bros fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bros throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bros throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bros swings for the body but Tyson moves out of range.
Bros throws a series of punches but Tyson avoids them all with ease.
Tyson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tyson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bros .
Bros scores with a jab to the head.
Bros throws a right hand that misses
and Tyson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Diaz Bros has been cut.
Bros rushes Tyson and presses him up against the cage.
Bros is leaning against Tyson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bros working aggressively here.
Bros misses with a knee to the head.
Bros misses with a knee strike.
Tyson throws a punch but it's blocked by Bros .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyson tries to break free but Bros pushes him back against the cage.
Tyson looking for a takedown.
Diaz Bros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Tyson.
Bros gets underhooks to prevent Tyson's takedown attempt.
Bros fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tyson takes a shot to the head.
Bros misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bros landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bros scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bros tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bros goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tyson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tyson takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tyson throws an elbow but misses.
Tyson throws an elbow that misses.
Nice body punch from Bros - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Bros .
Tyson looks winded!
Tyson takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Mac Tyson has been cut.
Bros lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tyson is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bros has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Tyson - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Bros , and another! Tyson is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Diaz Bros !
In his post fight interview, Diaz Bros started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Obworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miko Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maia has chosen Hells Bells as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jacob Obworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 27 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miko Maia!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obworth throws a lazy uppercut
and Maia counters with a nice body shot.
Jacob Obworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maia throws a leg kick but Obworth moved away.
Obworth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Obworth takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A slow jab from Obworth misses its intended target.
Maia throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Obworth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maia scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A big left from Obworth misses.
Maia on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A punch lands to the side of Maia 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Obworth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Obworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maia was well out of range. Poor timing from Obworth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obworth throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Obworth swats away the attempt to clinch by Maia.
Obworth clobbers Maia with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big right from Obworth misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obworth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Maia tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maia misses the shot to the body.
Obworth gets a takedown into half guard.
Maia moves into full guard.
Obworth throws a strike but Maia rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Obworth looking for a sweep. Not yet Obworth, not yet.
Obworth seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Maia sitting in guard here, content to control.
Obworth has momentary wrist control but Maia slips an elbow through the middle.
Maia trying to control the position from guard on top but Obworth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Maia pushes down on Obworth's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Maia wants to free his trapped foot but Obworth is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Maia working Obworth over with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obworth keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Obworth is looking to control Maia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Obworth avoid being mounted?
Obworth is looking to improve his position.
Obworth gets full guard.
Obworth wants to sweep here but Maia controlling him for the moment.
Obworth can't keep his opponent in guard - Maia advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Maia working over Obworth with some ground and pound. Obworth looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obworth actively working from the bottom here.
Obworth keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Obworth tries to get to full guard but Maia has control of the leg.
Maia trying to control the action but Obworth is working from the bottom.
Maia is nestled in close to Obworth, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Obworth is staying active underneath Maia, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maia prevents Obworth from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Obworth manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Obworth trying to keep a closed guard but Maia is proving a slippery customer.
Maia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Obworth is keeping the position for now.
Maia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Maia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Obworth is keeping the position for now.
Obworth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Obworth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maia sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Obworth's guard.
Obworth trying to control but Maia postures up.
Maia is trying to control. Obworth wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miko Maia dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Obworth lands a nice shot that snaps Maia's head back.
Obworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maia takes a swing at Obworth's ribcage but misses.
Maia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Obworth doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maia counters with a nice body shot.
Maia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Obworth will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maia goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Jacob Obworth has been cut.
Obworth shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maia as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Obworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maia dodges the punch combination from Obworth.
Maia throws out a counter right but Obworth avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maia feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Obworths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A punch lands to the side of Obworth 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obworth throws an off balance right hand
enabling Maia to counter with a crisp jab.
Maia throws a head kick but Obworth moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia throws out a powerful jab.
Obworth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maia.
Maia throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Obworth is looking for a counter combo.
Maia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miko Maia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maia has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Maia misses with a body shot.
Maia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Obworth misses its intended target.
Obworth loads up on a big right hand but Maia slips the punch.
Maia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Obworth.
Obworth lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Obworth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maia throws the left hand but Obworth avoids the punch easily.
Obworth lands with a good body shot.
Maia does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Obworth throws a lazy uppercut
and Maia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obworth throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Maia to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maia darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Maia misses its intended target.
Obworth throws a big counter combination but Maia scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Obworth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maia throws an overhand right that lands on Obworth's shoulder, as Obworth tries to avoid the shot.
Obworth shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Obworth showed some decent athleticism there.
Obworth not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Obworth working over Maia with some ground and pound. Maia looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Obworth working the head and body with strikes.
Obworth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Obworth seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maia avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Obworth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obworth working the head and body with strikes.
Obworth sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maia defending well though.
Obworth is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Obworth is working for a kimura but Maia is defending it quite comfortably.
Maia is trying to maintain the position but Obworth is very close to passing his half guard.
Obworth wants to pass to mount but Maia is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Maia avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Obworth.
Obworth not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Obworth throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Maia to regain full guard.
Obworth throws a big right hand that misses.
Obworth tries to free his leg and advance position but Maia is retaining full guard.
Jacob Obworth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Obworth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Obworth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Obworth is working Maia over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Maia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Obworth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Obworth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Miko Maia will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jacob Obworth's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Obworth misses with a hook
and Maia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obworth drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maia sprawls and moves away.
Obworth checks a leg kick.
Obworth throws a series of strikes that have Maia backpedaling.
Obworth throws a combination that misses
and Maia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Maia.
Maia attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Maia takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Obworth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maia.
Jacob Obworth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maia attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Maia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Obworth momentarily.
Obworth throws a hook but Maia avoids it easily.
Obworth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maia.
Maia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obworth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Maia throws a body punch but Obworth moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obworth throws a nice looking combination but Maia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maia stuffs the takedown.
Obworth misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Maia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
No luck for Obworth with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Obworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Obworth misses with a straight right.
Maia tried to score with a low kick but Obworth checks it.
That kick from Maia tenderised Obworth's leg. Obworth is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maia throws a low kick but Obworth avoids it.
Maia tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maia looks to land a left hand but Obworth moved out of range nicely.
Obworth misses with a hook. Maia ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obworth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maia but Maia pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Obworth throws a body punch but Maia moves out of range.
Obworth displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice sprawl there from Maia as Obworth shoots in.
Maia jabs Obworth to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Obworth misses.
Maia lands a nice shot to the body.
Maia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Obworth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maia.
Maia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Maia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Obworth misses its target.
Obworth misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Maia.
Obworth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Obworth is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Maia clinches up against the cage.
Maia gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Obworth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obworth jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Maia walks away with a smile on his face. Obworth gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Maia lands a nice looking body shot.
Maia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maia scores with a nice right hand.
Obworth takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Obworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Maia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maia throws a jab when Obworth was well out of range.
Obworth throws a lazy right hand but Maia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maia just misses with a punch to the body.
Obworth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
No joy there for Obworth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maia loads up on a big right hand but Obworth slips the punch.
Obworth walks into a straight right hand from Maia.
Obworth throws a jab but it's blocked by Maia.
Maia fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia clinches up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maia throws a head punch that misses.
Maia throws a punch but it's blocked by Obworth.
Obworth tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Maia just stands there and leans against the cage.
Maia pushes Obworth back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maia throws a head punch that misses.
Obworth tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Maia smiles and moves away.
Maia lands with a kick to the temple. Obworth shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Maia looks to score with a jab to the body but Obworth is just out of range.
Obworth is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Maia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Obworth.
Maia throws a low kick but it's checked well by Obworth.
Obworth tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Maia defends well and Obworth ends up having to push Maia into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Obworth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maia.
Obworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maia.
Maia misses with a looping left.
Maia looks to score with a jab to the body but Obworth is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miko Maia really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacob Obworth's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Obworth misses with a body shot.
Maia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Obworth shoots for a takedown but Maia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Maia stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Maia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Obworth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Obworth jabs at Maia's body.
Maia misses with a hook. Obworth ducked under it nicely.
Obworth connects with a jab.
Obworth misses with a wild combination.
Maia digs a good body shot into Obworth's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obworth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Obworth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maia swings for the body but Obworth moves out of range.
Obworth staying out of range there.
Obworth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia moves out of range as Obworth strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maia! But no joy.
Maia misses with a body shot
and Obworth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Obworth tries for a takedown but Maia circles away easily
and Maia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A combination from Maia does no damage.
A counter left hand to the body from Obworth misses its target.
Maia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Obworth misses the target.
Obworth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Obworth shoots for a double leg takedown but Maia sprawls well. He's pushed Obworth's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Obworth backing away here, and Maia unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Obworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maia looks to throw the jab but Obworth is out of range.
Maia fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Obworth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Obworth there as he acknowledges the shot.
Obworth closes the distance and clinches up with Maia, looking for a takedown. Obworth pushes Maia against the cage but Maia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maia! But no joy.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Obworth fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Maia sprawls well initially but Obworth persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maia looking for submissions off his back.
Maia on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Obworth slips a nice elbow through Maia's hands, connecting with Maia's forehead.
Obworth scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are battling for position here. Maia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Maia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Obworth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Obworth with a nice head shot there.
Maia is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obworth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Obworth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Maia has momentary wrist control but Obworth slips an elbow through the middle.
Obworth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Obworth stands up over Maia, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Obworth stands up over Maia, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Obworth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Obworth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Obworth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Maia on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Maia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Obworth.
Obworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maia was well out of range. Poor timing from Obworth.
Obworth looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Maia!
Maia struggling a bit here.
Obworth is working Maia over with some ground and pound from side control.
Maia can't do much from the bottom here.
Obworth tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Obworth has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Obworth had his way with Miko Maia in that round.
The cut man is working on Jacob Obworth's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Maia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Obworth.
Obworth looks to land a combination. Maia sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Maia moves away from the strike by Obworth.
Obworth fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Maia takes a swing at Obworth's ribcage but misses.
Maia misses with a straight left.
Maia connects with a leg kick. Obworth looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Obworth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Obworth swings for the body but Maia moves out of range.
Obworth lands a nice shot to the body.
Obworth smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maia 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.
Maia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Obworth cracks Maia with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obworth misses with a takedown
letting Maia counter with a right hand.
Maia slips a jab from Obworth.
Maia throws a shot from downtown. Obworth moves away and avoids it.
Obworth bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Obworth tries to advance to mount but can't.
Maia tries to buck Obworth off but Obworth is having none of it.
The ground and pound from Obworth seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Obworth throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Obworth throwing strikes but Maia manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Maia misses with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obworth takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obworth is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Maia is looking to advance position but Obworth won't allow it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Maia prevents Obworth from improving his position.
Maia thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Obworth gets back to full guard.
Obworth is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maia trying to control but Obworth is working from the bottom.
Maia throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obworth had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maia defends it easily.
Maia trying to control but Obworth is working from the bottom.
Obworth has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Obworth is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maia is aware though and is defending well.
Maia trying to control the position from guard on top but Obworth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Obworth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maia wants to control from the top but Obworth keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Maia's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Maia postures up.
Maia landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia wants to control from the top but Obworth keeps moving.
Obworth is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Maia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Obworth is adopting a defensive guard.
Obworth is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Obworth working a defensive guard here.
Maia throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacob Obworth showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maia has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 48:48
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 48:47
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Phraya Phichai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Phraya Phichai!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
50 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexander Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phichai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Valentine is out of range and Phichai settles back down.
Valentine takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Valentine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phichai.
Phichai misses with a body shot.
Phichai moves out of range of the strikes.
Phichai went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Valentine misses with a leg kick.
Valentine gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Valentine is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Phichai is defending well.
Phichai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Phichai fails to land.
Valentine is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine wants a takedown.
Phraya Phichai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Valentine.
Valentine blocks a body shot from Phichai.
Phichai misses with a punch to the body.
Valentine prevents a body shot from Phichai.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Phichai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valentine has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Phichai is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Valentine taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Phichai.
Valentine wants to break the clinch but can't.
Valentine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Phichai has a couple of punches blocked by Valentine.
Phichai keeps control of Valentine as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Phichai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Phichai throws an elbow but it misses.
Phichai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valentine's elbow.
Phichai scores a nice knee to the body.
Phichai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Valentine wants to get back to striking at distance but Phichai won't allow it.
Valentine works on Phichai's body with a couple of short punches.
Valentine blocking some punches.
Phichai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Phichai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
Phichai tries to stall but Valentine uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A frustrated look appears on Valentine's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Phichai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Valentine or not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phichai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Valentine drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Phichai gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phichai misses with the head strike.
Valentine is trying to stall.
Valentine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phichai tries a body shot but Valentine blocks it.
Phichai blocks a body shot from Valentine.
Valentine tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Phichai just stands there and leans against the cage.
Phichai is fighting off a takedown attempt but Valentine is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Phichai to the mat. Phichai regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Phichai keeping moving, preventing Valentine from controlling successfully.
Phichai is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Valentine is controlling Phichai's trapped leg to prevent Phichai from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phichai tries to pass to full mount but Valentine defends it.
Phichai trying to control the pace.
Valentine trying to control but Phichai postures up.
Phichai prevents Valentine from improving his position.
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.
Valentine trying to get back to full guard but Phichai takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Phichai takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Valentine 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.
We've been hearing good reports from Phichai's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Valentine wants to improve his position but Phichai is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phichai content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phraya Phichai dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Valentine misses with a body punch
enabling Phichai to counter with a crisp jab.
Phichai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Valentine closes the distance looking to clinch
and Phichai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Valentine swings away with a body shot that misses
and Phichai counters with a nice uppercut.
Valentine tries to clinch there but Phichai circles away.
Valentine scores with a nice head shot.
Valentine throws a head kick that misses.
Valentine tries to clinch up
and Phichai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Valentine.
A solid leg kick lands there for Phichai.
Phichai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Phraya Phichai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phichai avoids the body shot from Valentine.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Phichai.
Phichai avoids the body shot from Valentine.
Phichai wants to clinch up but Valentine keeps it at a distance.
A leg kick checked by Valentine.
Valentine checks a leg kick nicely.
Valentine doesn't manage to clinch there - Phichai circles away.
Phichai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Valentine takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Valentine just misses with a punch to the body.
Valentine checks a leg kick nicely.
Phichai throws a leg kick but Valentine moved away.
Phichai throws a predictable looking body shot
and Valentine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phichai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Phichai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valentine can do to turn this around?
Valentine fails with the takedown
and Phichai counters with a stiff right hand.
Phichai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Phichai misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phichai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Phichai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Phichai throws a shot to the body.
Valentine looks for a takedown but Phichai sprawls well.
Phichai tried to counter with a leg kick but Valentine avoided it.
Phichai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phichai is looking to slow Valentine down with leg kicks.
Valentine clinches.
Valentine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Phichai misses with some punches.
Valentine tries for a takedown but Phichai manages to get underhooks.
Phraya Phichai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Valentine.
Valentine lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Phichai or not.
Phichai prevents a body shot from Valentine.
Valentine has Phichai pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Phichai manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Phichai tries a body shot but Valentine blocks it.
Phraya Phichai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Valentine trying to stall but Phichai improves his position.
Valentine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valentine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valentine can't find room to land a body shot as Phichai controls the action.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Phichai misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Phichai - that landed with a thud.
Valentine tries a body shot but Phichai blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phichai blocks a body shot from Valentine.
Phichai blocks an uppercut.
Valentine manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Valentine is working Phichai over against the cage.
Phichai prevents Valentine from breaking the clinch.
Phichai tries to throw a body punch but Valentine avoids it by throwing Phichai back against the cage.
Valentine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Phichai moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Phichai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Valentine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Valentine tries to move into range but Phichai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phichai tests Valentine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Phichai. That snapped Valentine's head back.
Phichai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Valentine has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phraya Phichai dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Phichai closes the distance and clinches.
Phichai lands an elbow just above Valentine 's eye.
Phichai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valentine's elbow.
Valentine jumps guard but Phichai stands there with Valentine around his waist. Valentine gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Phichai fails to land.
Phichai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valentine lands with a right to the head.
Valentine tries to throw a body punch but Phichai avoids it by throwing Valentine back against the cage.
Valentine will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Phichai up against the cage.
Phichai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phichai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phichai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Valentine throws a head punch that misses.
Phichai is leaning against Valentine and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Valentine working hard to break the clinch.
Valentine wants to take the fight to the mat but Phichai manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Valentine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good body shot from Phichai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phichai.
Phichai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Phichai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Phichai scores with a shot to the side of Valentine's head.
A short uppercut from Phichai.
Valentine tries to break the clinch but Phichai is controlling the position.
Valentine is looking for a takedown.
Phraya Phichai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Valentine.
Valentine just leaning against Phichai, taking a breather.
Phichai landing knees to the head.
Phichai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Phichai slows down the pace here.
Valentine wants to break free but Phichai has control.
Valentine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valentine has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Phichai clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phichai trying to control the position but Valentine manages to sink in the hooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Phichai can't escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
Valentine is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Valentine wants to control but Phichai is keeping busy.
Valentine throwing sloppy strikes.
Valentine is controlling the position but Phichai somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phichai has his hands clasped together around Valentine's back. He's all about the action.
Valentine wants to take a breather but Phichai is having none of it.
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.
Valentine tries to pass to full mount but Phichai defends it.
Valentine trying to control from Phichai's half guard. Phichai has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valentine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Phichai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Valentine throwing strikes from guard but Phichai blocks nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Valentine fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phraya Phichai clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Phichai cracks a nice hook into Valentine's ribs.
Phichai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valentine.
Nice jab there from Phichai.
Valentine connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Phichai's hands.
An inside leg kick lands from Phichai.
Nice uppercut there from Phichai.
Phichai motions for Valentine to come forward. Phichai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Phraya Phichai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valentine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phichai throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Valentine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A punch combination from Valentine misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine misses with the combination.
Phichai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valentine.
Valentine throws a body punch but Phichai moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phichai staying out of range there.
Phichai scores with a hook to the body. Valentine takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Valentine with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Phichai to score with a decent uppercut.
Phichai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Phichai throws a leg kick
letting Valentine counter with a right hand.
Valentine throws a right and a left that Phichai avoids nicely.
Phichai lands a nice shot that snaps Valentine's head back.
Phichai misses with a wild body shot.
Phichai closes the distance and pushes Valentine back into the cage.
Valentine blocking some punches.
Phichai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Valentine has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Valentine lands a nice shot to the body.
Phichai is trying to maintain a safe position but Valentine gets an underhook and turns Phichai into the cage.
Valentine is trying to force a seperation but Phichai has the dominant position.
Phichai has a couple of punches blocked by Valentine.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phichai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A knee to the head by Phichai.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valentine is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Phichai tries to throw a body punch but Valentine avoids it by throwing Phichai back against the cage.
Valentine misses with a body punch.
Valentine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phichai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Valentine fails to land.
Valentine has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Phichai avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Phichai trying to control the position but instead, Valentine has worked for underhooks and has pushed Phichai into the cage.
Valentine tries to throw a body punch but Phichai avoids it by throwing Valentine back against the cage.
Valentine blocking some punches.
Phichai struggles to land a body shot inside as Valentine controls his hands.
Valentine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valentine misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phichai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Phichai dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Phichai prevents Valentine from breaking the clinch.
Phichai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valentine's elbow.
Valentine can't get the takedown.
Phichai throws an elbow that misses.
Valentine ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Valentine no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Phichai stays in close to Valentine's body and controls the position.
Valentine working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Phichai has passed into half guard!
Valentine has a hand on Phichai's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Phichai takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine is in all sorts of trouble here.
Phichai controlling from mount.
Valentine is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phraya Phichai had his way with Alexander Valentine in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Phichai ducks under a wild hook from Valentine.
Phichai throws a leg kick that misses.
Phichai misses the shot to the body.
Phichai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Valentine. That did some damage!
Phichai misses with a looping right.
Valentine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phichai.
Valentine throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Phichai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Valentine thinking.
An inside leg kick lands from Phichai.
A swing and a miss from Valentine.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Phichai counters with a right hand to the body.
Phichai throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Phichai throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Valentine to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Phichai.
Valentine gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Phichai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Valentine takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice body punch from Phichai.
Phichai connects with a crisp jab.
Valentine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phichai.
A nice inside leg kick there by Phichai. That's going to slow Valentine down.
Phichai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Valentine has time to react.
Phichai throws a leg kick that misses.
Valentine lands a body shot.
Phichai tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Valentine is able to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Phichai.
Phichai scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phichai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Valentine. Valentine circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Valentine throws a hook to the side of Phichai's head but Phichai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phichai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Valentine under the eye.
Valentine takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Phichai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Valentine is out of range.
Valentine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valentine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Valentine has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Phichai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valentine was well out of range. Poor timing from Phichai.
Phichai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Valentine appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice shot lands for Valentine.
Phichai throws a lazy body kick
and Valentine counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phichai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phichai takes a swing at Valentine's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Valentine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Phichai misses with a wild body shot.
Alexander Valentine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phichai catches Valentine with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice body punch from Phichai.
Valentine throws an overhand right that lands on Phichai's shoulder, as Phichai tries to avoid the shot.
Valentine throws a leg kick that is checked
and Phichai counters with a series of strikes. Valentine will be more careful next time no doubt.
Phichai displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Phichai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Valentine gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Phichai.
Valentine throws a hook but Phichai blocks it.
Phraya Phichai is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valentine keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phichai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Valentine throws a head kick but Phichai moves out of range.
Phichai lands a right hook to the body.
Valentine throws an off balance right hand
and Phichai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Phichai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Phichai is looking to clinch but Valentine is avoiding it.
Valentine was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Valentine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phichai.
Phichai is looking for a counter combo.
Phichai lands with a shot to the body.
Phraya Phichai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Phichai scores with a nice right hand.
Valentine throws a jab when Phichai was well out of range.
Valentine's jab looks to have found its range, popping Phichai under the eye.
Phichai slips under a jab from Valentine.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phraya Phichai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Phichai, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phraya Phichai!
Phraya Phichai is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Phraya Phichai made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Crabby Iron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Natsu Dragneel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Crabby Iron!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Natsu Dragneel!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iron closes the distance and pushes Dragneel back into the cage.
Dragneel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dragneel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Iron checks a low kick from Dragneel.
Iron smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dragneel misses with a hook. Iron ducked under it nicely.
Dragneel feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Iron's calf.
Iron pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dragneel is out of range and Iron settles back down.
Dragneel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Iron.
Iron appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dragneel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Iron.
Iron has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Humboldt Park Elite Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Iron.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dragneel.
Dragneel throws a body kick that misses.
Dragneel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Iron throws a lazy right hand but Dragneel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Iron lands a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Iron misses with a looping right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dragneel.
Dragneel misses with a low kick.
Iron tried to counter with a leg kick but Dragneel avoided it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iron fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dragneel is out of range.
Iron steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dragneel.
Iron misses with the body kick
and Dragneel counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dragneel.
Iron pushes Dragneel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dragneel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dragneel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Iron backwards.
Iron lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dragneel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dragneel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dragneel breaks from the clinch.
Dragneel has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Iron on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Iron attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Iron pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Iron walks into a jab.
Dragneel rushes Iron and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Iron misses with a hook to the ribs.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Iron lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Iron effectively controlling the action here.
Iron lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Iron misses with a body punch.
Iron lands with a right to the head.
Iron's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Iron blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dragneel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dragneel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dragneel working hard to break the clinch.
Dragneel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Dragneel fails to land.
Dragneel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dragneel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dragneel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dragneel lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dragneel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel tries to work over Iron's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dragneel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dragneel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from Dragneel.
Iron tries to work over Dragneel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Iron lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dragneel tries to break free but Iron pushes him back against the cage.
Iron lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dragneel.
Iron misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Iron.
Dragneel misses with the head strike.
Dragneel tries to break the clinch but Iron is controlling the position.
A short body shot lands from Iron as the two fighters clinch.
Dragneel tries to break the clinch but Iron is controlling the position.
Dragneel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dragneel tries to work over Iron's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Dragneel.
Iron tries a body shot but Dragneel blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Dragneel.
Dragneel lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dragneel.
Iron misses with a short punch on the inside.
Iron tries a body shot but Dragneel blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dragneel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dragneel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Iron.
Dragneel throws a head punch that misses.
Iron lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dragneel presses Iron against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Iron tries to work over Dragneel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Iron doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dragneel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Dragneel.
Dragneel swings wildly with an uppercut but Iron uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dragneel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Iron.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Natsu Dragneel 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.
A swing and a miss from Dragneel.
Dragneel throws out a leg kick but Iron moves out of range and Dragneel only half commits.
Iron throws a hook but Dragneel avoids it easily.
Iron lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dragneel's sensitive parts.
Iron is looking to clinch.
Iron tried to score with a low kick but Dragneel checks it.
Dragneel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dragneel lands a front kick.
Dragneel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Some bone on bone action there as Dragneel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Iron tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dragneel, right into the meat.
Dragneel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Iron throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Iron walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dragneel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Dragneel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragneel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dragneel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A clash of legs there as Dragneel blocks the low kick.
Iron avoids the head kick by Dragneel.
Iron takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dragneel connects with an inside leg kick.
Dragneel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dragneel lands a nice looking kick to the body. Iron takes a step back to recover.
Dragneel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Iron feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dragneel's calf.
Iron's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Iron duly obliges.
Dragneel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dragneel on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Both fighters circling a little - Iron finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Iron cracks the inside of Dragneel's front leg.
Iron throws out a powerful jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iron throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Iron closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dragneel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Crabby Iron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iron lands an overhand right.
Dragneel fakes the leg kick and cracks Iron in the body.
Iron looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Iron keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Iron swings for the body but Dragneel moves out of range.
Iron bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Iron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dragneel.
Iron throws a push kick but Dragneel slaps the foot to one side.
Iron wants to clinch but Dragneel slips to the side
and Dragneel counters with a nice low kick that buckles Iron's knee momentarily.
Iron scores with a punch to the head.
Dragneel connects with a right hand. Iron shakes it off.
Dragneel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iron throws a poor cross that misses
and Dragneel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Iron throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dragneel feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Iron's calf.
Iron keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dragneel.
Iron looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice straight punches there by Iron. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Iron.
Dragneel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Iron.
Iron scores with a leg kick.
Iron feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dragneel's calf.
Jab from Dragneel.
Iron on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dragneel. Dragneel obviously looking to wear him down.
Dragneel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Iron.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Dragneel! Iron is out on his feet! Dragneel rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Iron is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Iron is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Natsu Dragneel!
Natsu Dragneel is the new lightweight champion!
Natsu Dragneel thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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