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Mad Cash Tournament Finale PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alvin Loredo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Li Kong Ho (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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Alvin Loredo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Li Kong Ho!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ho misses with a double jab
and Loredo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ho throws a lazy right hand but Loredo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ho darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Loredo manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ho keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
I was talking to Loredo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Ho fails to land.
Ho misses with the head strike.
Ho has a couple of punches blocked by Loredo.
Ho being controlled against the cage.
Ho lands with a left to the head.
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!
Loredo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Loredo is trying to break the clinch but Ho has him pressed against the cage.
Ho can't find room to land a body shot as Loredo controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho stalling the fight.
Ho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Loredo manages to break the clinch.
Ho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Ho.
Loredo lands with an overhand left.
Loredo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ho moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Alvin Loredo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ho moves out of range of the strikes.
We've been informed that Ho has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Loredo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ho tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Loredo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Loredo stuffs the takedown.
Loredo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ho.
A big left from Loredo misses.
Ho on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ho is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Loredo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Loredo.
Ho is rocked!
Loredo throws an overhand right that drops Ho like a sack of potatoes! Loredo dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alvin Loredo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ole NKone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micah Hays (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Micah Hays has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ole NKone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Micah Hays!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
NKone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hays.
NKone looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
NKone ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hays jabs NKone to the body, keeping him at a distance.
NKone swings for the body but Hays moves out of range.
NKone moves forwards but Hays connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hays shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as NKone checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from NKone. Hays does a little dance to reset his feet.
NKone misses with a looping right.
NKone throws a jab but it's blocked by Hays.
Hays is looking to clinch.
NKone throws an overhand right that lands on Hays's shoulder, as Hays tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for NKone. That snapped Hays's head back.
Hays just misses with a punch to the body.
NKone misses with a wild body shot.
NKone lands a jab.
No luck for NKone with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
NKone stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hays.
NKone fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hays on the side of the head.
NKone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hays moves away.
Hays tries to clinch but NKone is having none of it.
NKone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hays.
Hays is looking to chop away at NKone's legs.
Hays ducks under a wild hook from NKone.
Hays punishes NKone's body with a nice straight punch.
Hays throws a hook but NKone avoids it easily.
NKone misses with a wild body shot.
NKone sets himself, and Hays steps forward looking for the clinch! NKone avoids it this time.
NKone misses with a left hand
and Hays counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hays misses with a leg kick.
NKone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
NKone misses with a body shot.
NKone just misses with a punch to the body.
NKone wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
NKone takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hays closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hays working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hays lands a left hand that snaps the head of NKone backwards.
Hays makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
NKone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hays holding his opponent close, against the cage.
NKone tries to stall but Hays uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hays blocks a body shot from NKone.
NKone is struggling to control the position.
NKone misses with a punch on the inside.
Hays is trying to stall.
Hays misses with a hook to the ribs.
NKone is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hays is keeping busy.
A head punch on the inside from Hays fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
NKone misses with a hook from the clinch.
NKone letting Hays take a breather here.
NKone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hays avoids it.
NKone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hays.
Hays lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hays misses with a short punch on the inside.
NKone is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hays tries to work over NKone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
NKone misses with a punch to the body.
Hays manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hays lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hays blocking some punches.
Hays tries to throw a body punch but NKone avoids it by throwing Hays back against the cage.
NKone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hays goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
NKone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hays taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Hays.
NKone has Hays pressed against the cage.
NKone throws a punch but it's blocked by Hays.
NKone blocks a body shot from Hays.
Hays pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hays lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hays presses NKone against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micah Hays dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hays lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice defenses there by NKone.
NKone appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jab, jab by Hays - just one landing.
NKone is rocked!
NKone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oh NKone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hays gets a clinch.
Hays lands a body punch.
Hays lands a body punch.
NKone seems to have got his legs back now.
NKone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hays tries to stall but NKone uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hays breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hays tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hays is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down NKone rather than just go for the knockout.
NKone lands with an uppercut that bounces Hays off the cage and back into range.
Hays doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hays lands a head kick. NKone smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hays throws a hook but NKone avoids it easily.
Hays feints and then cracks NKone's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow NKone down.
NKone just misses with a punch to the body.
NKone throws a hook but Hays avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
NKone swats away the attempt to clinch by Hays.
Hays tries to clinch up but NKone circles away and keeps his distance.
Hays connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hays pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
NKone lands with an overhand left.
NKone scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hays tries to close the distance and clinch up but NKone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hays throws a good cross that connects.
Hays tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
NKone scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hays doesn't seem bothered though.
Hays scores with a jab to the body.
Hays throws a big shot that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
NKone moves out of range of the body kick from Hays.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
NKone connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Micah Hays is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hays rushes NKone and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
NKone tries a body shot but Hays blocks it.
Hays struggles to land a body shot inside as NKone controls his hands.
NKone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
NKone tries to throw a body punch but Hays avoids it by throwing NKone back against the cage.
NKone prevents a body shot from Hays.
NKone lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hays backwards.
NKone missing with knees to the body.
NKone wants to stall.
Hays slows down the pace here.
NKone leaning his opponent against the cage.
NKone digs a right hand into Hays's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hays's gas tank.
Hays is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hays can't find room to land a body shot as NKone controls the action.
Hays blocks a body shot from NKone.
Hays misses with some punches.
Hays has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
NKone lands with a left to the head.
NKone lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hays backwards.
Hays swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Come on NKone - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
NKone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
NKone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
NKone lands a body shot.
Hays misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hays escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A left lands for NKone.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from NKone.
Hays scores with a shot to the body.
Micah Hays seems to be getting the better of the standup.
NKone ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
NKone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hays.
Hays is looking to land body kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hays fails with an attempt to clinch.
NKone swings for the body but Hays moves out of range.
NKone scores with a body shot.
Hays lands a jab to the nose.
Hays thuds his right hand into NKone's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hays misses with a body kick.
Hays misses with a body kick.
NKone feinted with a counter takedown.
Hays takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hays just misses with a punch to the body.
NKone connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
NKone's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hays under the eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Micah Hays will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Hays throws a leg kick which misses NKone's front leg but catches the back leg as NKone tries to avoid it.
Hays throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent NKone stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
NKone throws a body shot but no joy.
NKone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
NKone looks to land a combination but Hays avoids it well.
Hays appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hays 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.
NKone tries to counter with a takedown but Hays is quick to defend against it.
NKone looks to land a right hand but Hays moved out of range.
NKone walks into a left hand.
Hays lands with an uppercut that bounces NKone off the cage and back into range.
NKone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
NKone scores with a jab.
Hays digs a good hook to NKone's body.
NKone throws a right hand that misses
and Hays counters with a lovely 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!
NKone has his takedown stuffed
and Hays scores with a counter punch that sends NKone to the canvas! Hays smells blood - he's punishing NKone with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! NKone has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Micah Hays!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lionel Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oh Yeah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yeah is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Cannibal Corpse - Blood Drenched Execution. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lionel Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oh Yeah!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos throws a lazy right hand but Yeah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Santos blocks the body kick.
Santos instigates a clinch.
Santos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yeah.
Yeah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Santos missing with knees to the body.
Yeah tries a body shot but Santos blocks it.
Yeah avoids a wild elbow strike from Santos.
Yeah dodges an elbow strike from Santos.
A nice right hand lands inside from Santos.
Santos tries to work over Yeah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yeah misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Santos.
Santos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yeah.
Santos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Santos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Santos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yeah or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeah lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Santos.
Yeah digs a right hand into Santos's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Santos's gas tank.
Yeah misses with the head strike.
Santos tries a body shot but Yeah blocks it.
Nice body punch from Yeah.
Santos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yeah works on Santos's body with a couple of short punches.
Santos pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Santos lands a body shot.
Santos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yeah's elbow.
Santos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yeah makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Santos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yeah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Santos tries to land knees in the clinch but Yeah avoids the damage to the body.
Santos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yeah backwards.
Santos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Santos tries a knee to the head but Yeah blocks it.
Santos blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hand to the body from Yeah.
We've been informed that Yeah has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Yeah tries a body shot but Santos blocks it.
Yeah blocks an uppercut.
Yeah lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yeah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Santos tries a body shot but Yeah blocks it.
Yeah is working for takedown but Santos is calmly controlling the position for now.
Still in the clinch, Santos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yeah struggles to land a body shot inside as Santos controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Santos.
Yeah throws a punch but it's blocked by Santos.
Santos lands a hook that snaps the head of Yeah backwards.
Santos comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Oh Yeah has been cut.
Yeah lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Santos or not.
Yeah lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yeah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yeah gets through Santos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Santos looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Santos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yeah.
Yeah lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
Yeah lands a body punch.
Santos throws a punch but it's blocked by Yeah.
Yeah tries to throw a body punch but Santos avoids it by throwing Yeah back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Yeah.
Yeah working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Yeah.
Yeah makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Santos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Santos misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Santos fails to land.
A knee to the head by Santos.
Yeah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yeah working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yeah misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yeah misses with a punch on the inside.
Santos lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yeah has a couple of punches blocked by Santos.
Yeah takes an elbow to the forehead.
Yeah blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yeah cracks Santos with a nice body shot.
Yeah has Santos pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Santos manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Yeah working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yeah misses with some punches.
Santos can't find room to land a body shot as Yeah controls the action.
Yeah tries to throw a body punch but Santos avoids it by throwing Yeah back against the cage.
Santos misses with an elbow strike.
Yeah tries a body shot but Santos blocks it.
Yeah tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yeah scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yeah misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santos gets through Yeah's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Santos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Santos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yeah.
Yeah looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lionel Santos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Oh Yeah's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Santos avoids the head kick by Yeah.
Yeah avoids the head kick by Santos.
Yeah lands with a right hand.
Yeah delivers a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yeah. Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yeah tries for a takedown but Santos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Santos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Santos blocks a head kick by Yeah.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yeah lands a really nice looking cross but Santos seems unphased.
Santos wants to slow Yeah down by chopping away at his legs.
Yeah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yeah.
Santos is looking for a counter combo.
Santos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yeah manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yeah with the counter takedown but Santos avoids it easily.
Santos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yeah fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Santos checks it well.
Santos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Santos.
Yeah takes a knee to the side of the body.
Santos throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yeah misses with a knee to the head.
Santos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Santos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Santos lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Santos.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yeah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yeah misses with an elbow strike.
Yeah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yeah digs a right hand underneath Santos's ribcage. Santos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yeah working aggressively here.
Yeah takes a shot to the head.
Santos unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Yeah is breathing heavily.
Yeah's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Santos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yeah is leaning against Santos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Santos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yeah working aggressively here.
Santos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Santos blocks an uppercut.
Santos misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yeah lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
Santos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yeah's elbow.
Santos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Santos.
Yeah lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Santos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yeah backwards.
Santos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yeah is defending well for now.
Yeah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yeah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Santos unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Yeah scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Santos.
Santos tries to work over Yeah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Santos.
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!
Yeah blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lionel Santos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yeah on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Santos throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Santos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Santos has a couple of punches blocked by Yeah.
Santos creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Yeah blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Yeah as the two fighters clinch.
Yeah lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Santos throws an elbow but misses.
Yeah tries to throw a body punch but Santos avoids it by throwing Yeah back against the cage.
Yeah throws a punch but it's blocked by Santos.
Santos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Yeah.
A head punch on the inside from Santos fails to land.
Santos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Santos blocks a body shot from Yeah.
Santos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yeah backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yeah.
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 Lionel Santos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Oh Yeah's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
The fighters circling - Yeah throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Santos jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Yeah pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Santos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yeah throws a body punch but Santos moves out of range.
Yeah misses with a hook.
Santos looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Yeah throws an off balance right hand
and Santos counters with a low kick, right behind Yeah 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos clinches.
Santos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Santos lands a damaging elbow.
Yeah dodges an elbow strike from Santos.
Santos lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos lands a nice uppercut.
Santos lands with a right to the head.
Yeah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Santos blocking some punches.
Yeah presses Santos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Santos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yeah.
Santos lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Yeah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yeah misses with a punch to the body.
Santos lands an elbow inside that Yeah shrugs off.
Santos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Santos struggles to land a body shot inside as Yeah controls his hands.
Yeah misses with the head strike.
Nice elbow from Santos.
Santos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Santos gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Santos blocks an uppercut.
Santos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yeah wants to take the fight to the mat but Santos manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Yeah working aggressively here.
Santos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Santos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yeah looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Yeah throws a head punch that misses.
Yeah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Santos's elbow.
Yeah dodges an elbow strike from Santos.
Santos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yeah.
Santos lands a hook that snaps the head of Yeah backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Yeah.
Santos lands an elbow that stopped Yeah in his tracks for a moment.
That has opened up Oh Yeah's cut even more.
Yeah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yeah avoids the elbow strike from Santos, against the cage.
Santos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yeah's elbow.
Santos prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yeah lands a right hand.
Yeah misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Yeah.
Santos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yeah lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Santos can't find room to land a body shot as Yeah controls the action.
Santos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yeah avoids it.
Santos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yeah avoids it.
Santos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yeah.
Yeah lands a right hand.
Santos tries to throw a body punch but Yeah avoids it by throwing Santos back against the cage.
Yeah tries to land knees in the clinch but Santos avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Santos fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santos.
Santos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Santos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yeah.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos swings wildly with an uppercut but Yeah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yeah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Santos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yeah throws a head punch that misses.
Santos scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Santos.
Santos misses with a punch on the inside.
Yeah throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Santoss head.
Santos tries to land knees in the clinch but Yeah avoids the damage to the body.
Santos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Santos misses with an elbow over the top.
A short right from Santos.
Santos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oh Yeah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yeah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Santos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lionel Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Santos, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lionel Santos!
Lionel Santos decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trent Punchy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Wuzz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Punchy comes into the arena with Trent From Punchy blaring out of the sound system. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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208 lbs
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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trent Punchy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Wuzz!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wuzz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Punchy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Punchy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wuzz.
Wuzz has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Punchy is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Punchy works Wuzz's body with a nice hook.
Wuzz moves away from the strike by Punchy.
Punchy leaves Wuzz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Punchy throws a quick counter kick to the body but Wuzz avoids it.
Wuzz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Punchy connects with a body shot.
Punchy stuffs the takedown attempt from Wuzz. Wuzz gets slowly back to his feet.
Trent Punchy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Wuzz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wuzz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Punchy misses the shot to the body.
Punchy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Punchy counters with a nice uppercut.
Trent Punchy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punchy lands a glancing blow to the side of Wuzz's head.
Punchy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A swing and a miss from Punchy.
Decent striking displayed by Punchy there.
Wuzz shoots in and drives through. Punchy sprawls well.
Punchy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A big left from Punchy misses.
Wuzz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wuzz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Punchy, pushing him back against the cage.
Wuzz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wuzz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Punchy.
A body shot lands from Wuzz.
Wuzz fails to pull guard.
Wuzz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Punchy to keep the fight standing.
Wuzz tries for a takedown but Punchy manages to get underhooks.
Punchy lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punchy stops a takedown attempt from Wuzz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wuzz tries a knee to the head but Punchy blocks it.
Wuzz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Punchy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wuzz tries to clinch but Punchy moves away
and Punchy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wuzz fails to land the takedown.
David Wuzz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wuzz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Punchy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wuzz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Punchy's guard.
Punchy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wuzz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wuzz trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Punchy manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Punchy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punchy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wuzz's guard.
Wuzz is pressing down on Punchy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Punchy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wuzz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Punchy is one step ahead there.
Wuzz working for a triangle but Punchy defends it easily.
We've been hearing that Punchy has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Wuzz is looking for a triangle but Punchy pushes his legs off easily.
Punchy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wuzz working for submissions but it's allowed Punchy to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Punchy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Punchy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wuzz keeps working.
Wuzz is looking to get back to full guard here but Punchy has managed to pass to side control instead.
Punchy trying to control the position but Wuzz is working away.
Wuzz tries to buck Punchy off but Punchy is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Punchy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wuzz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Punchy.
Punchy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wuzz can do to turn this around?
Punchy misses with a looping left.
Punchy stuffs the takedown attempt from Wuzz. Wuzz gets slowly back to his feet.
Punchy tries to keep at a distance but Wuzz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wuzz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wuzz pulls Punchy into guard.
Wuzz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wuzz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Punchy is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wuzz wants to sweep but no luck.
Wuzz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punchy trying to control the position from guard on top but Wuzz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wuzz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Punchy controls the pace.
Wuzz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Punchy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wuzz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wuzz working for submissions but it's allowed Punchy to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wuzz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Punchy trying to control the position from guard on top but Wuzz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Punchy passes Wuzz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Punchy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wuzz tries to get to full guard but Punchy has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wuzz is pressing down on Punchy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Punchy trying to control but Wuzz is working from the bottom.
Wuzz looking for subs off his back but Punchy has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Punchy escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Punchy!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Wuzz is trying to improve his position.
Wuzz keeps trying to improve his position.
Punchy controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wuzz moves to clinch but Punchy breaks away
and Punchy counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four 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.
Wuzz gets a takedown into half guard.
Wuzz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Punchy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Punchy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Punchy.
Wuzz has gone for a leg lock! Punchy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wuzz's guard.
David Wuzz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Punchy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Punchy trying to control the position from guard on top but Wuzz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Wuzz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Wuzz takes the fight into the clinch.
Punchy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Punchy fails to land.
Wuzz fails to pull guard.
Wuzz is trying to drag Punchy to the mat but Punchy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Punchy is pressed up against the cage. Wuzz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Punchy down to the mat. Punchy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Trent Punchy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Wuzz.
Punchy throws a hook but Wuzz avoids it easily.
Wuzz feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wuzz.
Wuzz shoots in for a double leg but Punchy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little feinted left hand from Punchy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wuzz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Punchy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A quick step to the side and Punchy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Punchy tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punchy tries to sprawl but Wuzz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Punchy manages to get to full guard.
Wuzz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Punchy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Punchy keeping full guard, as Wuzz tries to pass.
Punchy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wuzz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Punchy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Punchy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wuzz manages to get himself to full guard.
Punchy tries to free his leg and advance position but Wuzz is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punchy passes Wuzz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Punchy stalling.
Wuzz missing with punches from the bottom.
Wuzz wants to sweep but Punchy has passed to side control!
Wuzz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Punchy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz looks to move to half guard but instead Punchy has passed into mount! Damn!
Punchy controlling from mount.
Wuzz is looking to improve his position but Punchy isn't that keen on the idea.
Punchy looking to control but Wuzz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wuzz working to try and regain half guard.
Wuzz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Punchy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Punchy tries to control but Wuzz wriggling away.
Punchy controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Punchy putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that's the end of the fight!
Trent Punchy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Punchy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trent Punchy!
An out of breath Trent Punchy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between The Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savage is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mother - Danzig. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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24
203 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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190 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Beast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randy Savage!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Savage fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Beast checks it well.
Beast shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Beast looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Beast preventing the sweep.
Beast thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Beast engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Beast passes Savage's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Beast is trying to work for a kimura but Savage is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Beast'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.
Beast is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Savage doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Beast.
Beast seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Savage is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). The Beast!
During a confident post fight interview, The Beast thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martti Molski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antero Mela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
216 lbs
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216 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Martti Molski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antero Mela!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mela slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Molski swings for the body but Mela moves out of range.
Molski scores with a kick to the body.
Molski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Martti Molski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mela throws a looping overhand right but Molski ducks down to avoid it.
Molski misses with an uppercut. Mela saw that one coming.
Molski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Molski just misses with a punch to the body.
Mela walks into a stiff left hand from Molski.
A slow jab from Mela misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Mela as he checks the leg kick.
Molski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mela.
Mela with the counter takedown but Molski avoids it easily.
Molski throws a hook to the side of Mela's head but Mela sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mela takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mela digs a good hook to Molski's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mela lands with a nice body punch.
An inside leg kick from Molski misses.
Mela with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Molski to score with a decent uppercut.
Molski lands a jab to the head.
Molski misses with a body kick.
Molski jabs at Mela's body.
Mela fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Molski manages to avoid it.
Molski throws an overhand right that lands on Mela's shoulder, as Mela tries to avoid the shot.
Mela misses with an uppercut
and Molski counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Molski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mela moves away.
Molski scores with a decent looking hook.
Molski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Molski there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mela connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mela ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mela blocks a low kick nicely.
Mela is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Molski throws a lazy right hand but Mela sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Molski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mela moves away.
Mela rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Molski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mela takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Molski drives through and clinches with Mela against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Molski.
Mela's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mela drops down looking for an ankle pick but Molski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Molski ducks under a wild hook from Mela.
Mela on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Molski throws a hook but Mela avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molski connects with a high kick.
A left lands for Mela.
Molski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Molski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mela lunges at Molski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Molski's hand.
Molski lands with a nice body punch.
Mela looks to throw the jab but Molski is out of range.
Molski misses with a straight right.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Molski.
Martti Molski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mela throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Molski misses the shot to the body.
Molski misses with a hook. Mela ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Molski has Mela up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Molski.
Molski lands with a short shot to the head.
Molski lands with a left to the head.
Mela looking for a takedown.
Molski prevents the takedown attempt.
Martti Molski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antero Mela.
Mela is looking to take this one to the mat.
Molski tries to throw a body punch but Mela avoids it by throwing Molski back against the cage.
Mela jumps into guard, dragging Molski to the mat.
Molski passes Mela's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mela is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Molski is keen to just control but Mela is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Molski throwing shots but Mela is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martti Molski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mela keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Molski.
Mela throws a body shot but no joy.
Molski half committed to a counter leg kick.
Molski lands with a nice body punch.
Molski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mela can do to turn this around?
Mela ducks under a wild hook from Molski.
A jab from Molski finds it's way through Mela's defenses.
Molski moves into range and clinches up with Mela.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Molski.
Mela blocks a body shot from Molski.
Molski is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Molski gets through Mela's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mela is trying to break the clinch but Molski has him pressed against the cage.
Molski manages to break the clinch.
Molski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mela's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Molski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mela scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mela uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Molski.
Molski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Molski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mela was well out of range. Poor timing from Molski.
Molski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Molski misses with a straight right.
Mela fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Molski manages to avoid it.
Mela defending well as Molski loads up on a big left hand.
Molski forces Mela back against the cage and clinches.
Molski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Molski forces Mela back against the cage and clinches.
Mela is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mela breaks the clinch.
Molski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Molski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mela lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mela missing with a left hand there. Molski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mela avoids the body shot from Molski.
Molski throws a looping overhand right but Mela ducks down to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Molski. Beautiful body shot.
Mela misses with a hook.
Molski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mela takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Molski misses with a right hand
so Mela counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mela trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molski wants to sweep but no luck.
Mela stands and throws Molski's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Molski gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Molski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Mela there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Mela throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Molski because Mela loaded up on that one.
Molski wants to hold on but Mela pushes him away.
Mela thowing shots but they're missing.
Mela has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mela misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mela wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Molski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mela trying to control but Molski is having none of it.
Mela thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Mela can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Molski is looking to escape.
Molski is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martti Molski dominated that second round.
That's time! Molski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Molski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Molski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mela feints the counter takedown.
Molski 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.
And Mela tries to counter it with a takedown but Molski pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Molski cracks a nice hook into Mela's ribs.
Molski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mela on the side of the head.
Mela takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Molski throws out a powerful jab.
Mela's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Molski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mela scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molski jabs Mela right on the nose. Mela blinks but takes it well.
Molski misses with an uppercut
and Mela decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Molski's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Molski is pulling down on Mela's head. It's preventing any offense from Mela, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mela pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Molski is keeping the position for now.
Molski has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mela looking to pass the guard.
Mela throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Molski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Molski controls Mela momentarily but Mela frees himself.
Mela passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Molski tries to roll over but Mela keeps him under control.
Molski wants to control but Mela is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mela wants to pass to mount but Molski is defending the position.
Mela frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Molski has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Mela missing with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molski is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mela working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Mela is throwing shots to the body but Molski manages to wriggle free. Mela pounces on him again and ends up in Molski's guard.
Molski controlling the position.
Mela got a little sloppy there for a moment and Molski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mela has managed to get both his arms back between Molski's legs - danger averted.
Mela drops back, looking for a kneebar! Molski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Molski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Molski!
Mela is trying to improve his position.
Martti Molski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Antero Mela has got the better of the ground game so far.
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.
Molski throwing strikes but Mela manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Mela is looking to take a break and control but Molski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Molski can't do much from the bottom here.
Antero Mela has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mela tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mela has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Molski is trying to control Mela's posture but Mela avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Antero Mela.
I think Molski has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martti Molski!
During a confident post fight interview, Martti Molski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mateus Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dickie Dirty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie's entrance music is Broke & Hungry . A fine choice. Dirty comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dear Penis - Country song kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Dickie Dirty has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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163 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mateus Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dickie Dirty!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dirty checks a leg kick nicely.
Gracie cracks Dirty with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fighters circling - Dirty throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An inside leg kick from Dirty misses.
Gracie needs to keep his hands up - Dirty had a free shot at his head there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gracie.
Dirty has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gracie.
Gracie lands with a right hand.
Dirty feints and then cracks Gracie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gracie down.
Dirty throws a leg kick
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dirty blocks a low kick nicely.
Gracie lands a jab to Dirty's midsection.
Gracie misses the body punch
and Dirty counters with a three punch combo that has Gracie backing up. Gracie nods at Dirty to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Gracie.
Gracie lands a nice shot to the body.
Dirty thumps Gracie with a low kick.
Dirty looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gracie definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Dirty misses.
Gracie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dirty sprawls and moves away.
Gracie tries to land a leg kick but Dirty saw it coming and moves away.
Gracie fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dirty.
Dirty swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gracie.
Dirty scores with the left hand. Gracie knows he should have avoided that one.
Dirty goes for a double leg but Gracie avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gracie continues to drive forward.
Dirty checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dirty takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dirty misses with a hook
and Gracie counters with a thumping low kick.
Gracie looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dirty lands with a shot to the body.
Gracie throws a leg kick but Dirty sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gracie tries to land a front kick but Dirty steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dirty falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dirty wants to land a leg kick but Gracie is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Dirty 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dirty. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie takes one to the side of the head.
Gracie throws a shot from downtown. Dirty moves away and avoids it.
Dirty connects with a single shot there.
Dirty lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dirty throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
A clash of legs there as Gracie blocks the low kick.
Gracie misses with an uppercut.
Gracie throws a series of punches but Dirty moves out of range.
Dirty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Nice defenses there by Dirty.
Gracie throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dirty.
Gracie walks into a stiff left hand from Dirty.
Dirty throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Dirty connects with a leg kick. Gracie looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dickie Dirty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gracie lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gracie lands with an uppercut that bounces Dirty off the cage and back into range.
Gracie checks a leg kick.
Gracie swings for the body but Dirty moves out of range.
Dirty fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Nice cross by Dirty.
Gracie wants to slow Dirty down by chopping away at his legs.
Gracie missing with a left hand there. Dirty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gracie.
Dirty throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie throws an off balance right hand
and Dirty counters with a thumping low kick.
Dirty scores with a punch to the head.
Dirty fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gracie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dirty misses with a low kick.
Dirty cracks Gracie with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dirty connects with a leg kick. Gracie looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dirty scores with a head kick.
It looks like Mateus Gracie has been cut.
Dirty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Gracie throws a leg kick which misses Dirty's front leg but catches the back leg as Dirty tries to avoid it.
Dirty misses with an uppercut.
Dirty closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dirty working the ground and pound but Gracie is defending the strikes.
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dirty wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dirty winds up and cracks Gracie with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dickie Dirty dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mateus Gracie's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gracie scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dirty throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dirty throws a body shot but no joy.
Dirty takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Dirty buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gracie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dirty sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dirty looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gracie scores with a decent looking hook.
Dickie Dirty seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but Dirty sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gracie cracks Dirty with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dirty paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gracie checks a leg kick.
Gracie is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A big right from Dirty misses.
Gracie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dirty.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie throws a leg kick but Dirty moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dirty lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gracie at a distance.
Dirty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Dirty.
Dirty with a nice cross.
Dirty connects with a jab.
Dirty throws a right hand that misses
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dirty misses with a hook.
Gracie lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gracie lands a jab.
Gracie checks a leg kick.
Gracie scores with a push kick.
Dirty blocks the body kick.
As Gracie backs off Dirty throws a huge counter combo but Gracie manages to avoid it all.
Dirty connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie walks into a left hand.
Dirty misses with a leg kick.
Gracie stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gracie wants it to stay on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Gracie. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gracie.
A swing and a miss from Dirty.
Dirty gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dirty bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dirty tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie throws a lazy right hand but Dirty sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gracie throws a chopping leg kick but Dirty manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dirty throws a shot to the body.
Dirty misses with a body punch
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dirty won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie trying to control the position but Dirty is working away.
Gracie prevents Dirty from escaping the position.
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dirty, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dirty tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dirty felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gracie sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dirty is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dirty keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dirty trying to remain calm as Gracie controls from the top position.
Dirty tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
Dirty is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie is really struggling to control Dirty but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gracie is staying tight to Dirty's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dirty checks a leg kick.
Dirty is looking to chop away at Gracie's legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dirty.
Decent striking displayed by Dirty there.
Dirty throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gracie counters with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mateus Gracie dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mateus Gracie's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dirty dodges the punch combination from Gracie.
Gracie blocks a low kick nicely.
Dirty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Dirty.
Dirty jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dirty moves out of range as Gracie strikes.
Dirty throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good work by Gracie as he checks the leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Dirty finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dirty manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie throws a low kick but Dirty avoids it.
Gracie throws a wild body kick that Dirty sees coming a mile off.
Dirty throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Gracie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gracie looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dirty.
Dirty on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gracie. Gracie obviously looking to wear him down.
Dirty misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gracie throwing a counter right hand but Dirty manages to avoid it.
Dirty cracks Gracie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gracie motions for Dirty to come forward. Gracie throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Gracie blocks the leg kick.
Gracie misses with a kick to the body
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dirty.
Dirty looks for the body kick but Gracie saw that one coming.
Dirty takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Good leg kick by Dirty there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dirty scores with a shot to the body.
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.
Dirty throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dirty keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dirty buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie misses with a body kick.
Gracie keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dirty misses with a looping right.
Gracie moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dirty misses with a few strikes there.
Gracie bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dirty looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Dirty lands a two punch combo.
Gracie looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gracie with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gracie fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dirty checks it well.
Dirty throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Gracie catches Dirty with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dirty throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Dirty.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dirty throws a counter combo.
Dirty looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Dirty lands a head kick. Gracie smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dirty looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gracie misses the body punch
and Dirty counters with a slapping leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dirty.
Gracie connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dirty slips a jab from Gracie.
Dirty wants to slow Gracie down by chopping away at his legs.
Gracie scores with a jab to the body.
Dirty finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gracie takes one on the button.
Dirty scores with a nice right hand.
Gracie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie swings for the body but Dirty moves out of range.
Dirty looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gracie throws out a leg kick but Dirty moves out of range and Gracie only half commits.
Dirty connects with an inside leg kick.
Dirty keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie.
Dirty counters with a body kick.
Dirty finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dirty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Dirty is quick to defend against it.
Dirty checks a leg kick.
Dirty throws out a counter right but Gracie avoids it with no problem.
Dirty jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dirty.
Gracie lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gracie defending well as Dirty loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dirty sprawls and moves away.
Dirty 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.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Dirty avoids it well and moves away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dirty!
Dirty pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gracie is out of range and Dirty settles back down.
Gracie throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dickie Dirty really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mateus Gracie's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dirty dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gracie. That did some damage!
Gracie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gracie listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dirty has Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
Dirty tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gracie.
Dirty misses with some punches.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gracie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gracie trying to control the position but instead, Dirty has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gracie into the cage.
Dirty misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Dirty on the inside.
Dirty misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dirty tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Dirty.
A head punch on the inside from Dirty fails to land.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Dirty.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dirty lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Dirty.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie blocking some punches.
Gracie working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dirty tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dirty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dirty scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Dirty avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage.
Dirty misses with the head strike.
Gracie is looking to break free of the clinch but Dirty has double underhooks.
Dirty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dirty.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dirty smiles and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gracie throws a body punch but Dirty moves out of range.
Gracie missing with a left hand there. Dirty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dirty throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dirty connects with a looping right hand.
Dirty pushes Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
Dirty goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gracie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
An inside leg kick from Gracie misses.
Dirty keeps Gracie at a distance using the push kick.
A swing and a miss from Gracie.
Dirty is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gracie with a body shot.
Gracie tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dirty is able to avoid easily.
Gracie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dirty finds it's way round the side to connect with Gracie's head.
A low kick from Dirty misses
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Dirty defends it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dirty tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dirty is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie passes to full mount!
Gracie looking to control but Dirty is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracie looking to finish with strikes here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dickie Dirty dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Mateus Gracie's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gracie - that will leave a mark!
Dirty connects with a right hand. Gracie shakes it off.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gracie throws a leg kick which misses Dirty's front leg but catches the back leg as Dirty tries to avoid it.
Gracie looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gracie scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A big left from Dirty misses.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gracie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dirty scores with a jab. Gracie acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dirty looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dirty.
Dirty throws out a leg kick but Gracie moves out of range and Dirty only half commits.
Gracie throws the left hand but Dirty avoids the punch easily.
Gracie throws a right hand that misses
and Dirty counters with a good, hard body kick but Gracie shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a low kick.
Gracie misses with a hook to the body
and Dirty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Nice shot lands for Dirty.
A big right from Dirty misses.
Dirty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dirty's waist but Dirty gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Gracie feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dirtys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A decent looking cross lands there for Gracie.
Gracie swings for the body but Dirty moves out of range.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dirty throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dirty is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gracie off and has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dirty is hanging on to Gracie's back as he tries to escape.
Dirty scores with punches and elbows.
Dirty is hanging on to Gracie's back as he tries to escape.
Dirty tries to keep control of the position but Gracie is staying busy.
Gracie is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Dirty gets his hands free as Gracie looks to control.
Can Gracie hold on?! Dirty is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Dirty lands strikes to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dirty looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Gracie is controlling Dirty 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Dirty 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.
Gracie stays in close to Dirty's body and controls the position.
Dirty is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dirty looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Dickie Dirty is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gracie trying to control but Dirty is working from the bottom.
Dirty wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling him.
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dickie Dirty comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dirty 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dickie Dirty!
An intense looking Dickie Dirty took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Yihaaa!!! Tournament win and big cash to splash! Very happy with this win! Eat that Gracie! I'm riiich!!!! :D'.
In defeat, Mateus Gracie stepped up to the mic, saying 'Oh man will this mean another damn thread...'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shin Dong Hyuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Saint Louis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saint Louis has chosen Nique La Police as his entrance music. Martin Saint Louis told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shin Dong Hyuk!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Martin Saint Louis!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dong Hyuk cracks Saint Louis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dong Hyuk moves out of range of the strikes.
Dong Hyuk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saint Louis moves away.
Saint Louis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dong Hyuk manages to avoid it.
Dong Hyuk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dong Hyuk throws a hook but Saint Louis avoids it easily.
Saint Louis throws a jab but it's blocked by Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Saint Louis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Saint Louis takes one to the side of the head.
Saint Louis misses with a kick to the body
and Dong Hyuk counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shin Dong Hyuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saint Louis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dong Hyuk was well out of range. Poor timing from Saint Louis.
Dong Hyuk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Saint Louis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
I was talking to Dong Hyuk's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Saint Louis breaks from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Saint Louis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk moves out of range of the leg kick from Saint Louis.
That kick from Dong Hyuk tenderised Saint Louis's leg. Saint Louis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dong Hyuk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dong Hyuk thinks about countering with a body kick.
Dong Hyuk misses with a right hand
and Saint Louis counters with a nice body shot.
Dong Hyuk drops his hands momentarily and Saint Louis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Dong Hyuk. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dong Hyuk.
We've been informed that Saint Louis has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dong Hyuk moves out of range of the leg kick from Saint Louis.
Dong Hyuk throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dong Hyuk scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Saint Louis misses with a body shot.
Saint Louis walks into a stiff left hand from Dong Hyuk.
The crowd cheers as Dong Hyuk lands an impressive looking overhand right. Saint Louis doesn't seem phased though.
Dong Hyuk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Saint Louis.
Dong Hyuk closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Saint Louis misses with a hook
and Dong Hyuk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dong Hyuk throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Saint Louis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dong Hyuk manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saint Louis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saint Louis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dong Hyuk lands a head shot.
A slow jab from Dong Hyuk misses its intended target.
Saint Louis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint Louis throws a shot from downtown. Dong Hyuk moves away and avoids it.
Dong Hyuk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Saint Louis can pounce on him.
Saint Louis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Saint Louis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dong Hyuk tries to counter with a takedown but Saint Louis is quick to defend against it.
Dong Hyuk steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Saint Louis. That one must have hurt.
Saint Louis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Saint Louis misses with a wild body shot.
Dong Hyuk takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Saint Louis tries a low kick but Dong Hyuk avoids it.
Saint Louis slips under a jab.
Saint Louis takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dong Hyuk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Saint Louis.
Dong Hyuk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saint Louis.
Dong Hyuk is looking to clinch.
Saint Louis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Saint Louis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dong Hyuk checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dong Hyuk tries to counter with a takedown but Saint Louis is quick to defend against it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Saint Louis. Beautiful body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dong Hyuk darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Saint Louis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A cross from Dong Hyuk lands.
A low kick from Saint Louis misses
enabling Dong Hyuk to counter with a crisp jab.
Dong Hyuk misses with a body kick.
Dong Hyuk wants to clinch
and Saint Louis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Saint Louis is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dong Hyuk rather than just go for the knockout.
Saint Louis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dong Hyuk is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Saint Louis throws a big shot that misses.
Saint Louis looks to land a right hand but Dong Hyuk moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Saint Louis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dong Hyuk scores with a jab. Saint Louis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dong Hyuk misses with a leg kick.
Saint Louis looks to land a left hand but Dong Hyuk moved out of range nicely.
Saint Louis throws a big shot that misses.
Saint Louis throws a body punch but Dong Hyuk moves out of range.
It looked like Dong Hyuk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk moves out of range as Saint Louis strikes.
Saint Louis misses with a kick to the body.
Dong Hyuk ducks under a wild hook from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dong Hyuk momentarily.
Dong Hyuk catches Saint Louis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Saint Louis - that will leave a mark!
Dong Hyuk with a nice cross.
Dong Hyuk misses with an attempted mid kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Dong Hyuk misses the target.
Saint Louis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dong Hyuk throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dong Hyuk throws a leg kick which misses Saint Louis's front leg but catches the back leg as Saint Louis tries to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dong Hyuk just misses with a punch to the body.
Dong Hyuk will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dong Hyuk on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Saint Louis slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Shin Dong Hyuk will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Saint Louis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dong Hyuk with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Saint Louis to score with a decent uppercut.
Saint Louis throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Dong Hyuk was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dong Hyuk was well out of range. Poor timing from Saint Louis.
Dong Hyuk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saint Louis throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dong Hyuk.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dong Hyuk.
Saint Louis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dong Hyuk checks it well.
Dong Hyuk is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Saint Louis swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Saint Louis jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Saint Louis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong Hyuk misses with an attempted mid kick.
Saint Louis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saint Louis.
Dong Hyuk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dong Hyuk misses with the body kick
and Saint Louis counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint Louis slips under a jab from Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Saint Louis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saint Louis loads up on a big right hand but Dong Hyuk slips the punch.
Dong Hyuk throws a low kick but it's checked well by Saint Louis.
Dong Hyuk lunges at Saint Louis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Saint Louis's hand.
Shin Dong Hyuk is winning the standup battle so far.
Saint Louis lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dong Hyuk backs up against the cage.
Saint Louis swings widly with a right hand
letting Dong Hyuk counter with a right hand.
Dong Hyuk throws a jab when Saint Louis was well out of range.
Dong Hyuk tries to work over Saint Louis's front leg with a kick but Saint Louis checks it.
Dong Hyuk throws a leg kick but Saint Louis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A good leg kick by Saint Louis.
Saint Louis loads up on a big right hand but Dong Hyuk slips the punch.
Saint Louis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saint Louis throws a hook but Dong Hyuk blocks it.
Saint Louis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saint Louis moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint Louis prevents a takedown attempt there.
Saint Louis has a couple of punches blocked by Dong Hyuk.
Saint Louis lands an elbow inside.
Saint Louis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dong Hyuk's elbow.
Saint Louis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dong Hyuk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saint Louis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dong Hyuk's head backwards.
Dong Hyuk misses with a wild combination.
Dong Hyuk ducks under a wild hook from Saint Louis.
Dong Hyuk checks a leg kick.
Saint Louis throws a low kick, looking for Dong Hyuk's leg but Dong Hyuk calmly moves out of range.
Dong Hyuk is looking to counter punch.
Dong Hyuk takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dong Hyuk tries to keep at a distance but Saint Louis has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Saint Louis on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint Louis throws a punch but it's blocked by Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk can't find room to land a body shot as Saint Louis controls the action.
Saint Louis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saint Louis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dong Hyuk tries to pull guard but Saint Louis won't allow it.
Dong Hyuk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dong Hyuk tries a body shot but Saint Louis blocks it.
Saint Louis throws a punch but it's blocked by Dong Hyuk.
Saint Louis lands a left hand.
A short right from Saint Louis on the inside.
Dong Hyuk struggles to land a body shot inside as Saint Louis controls his hands.
Saint Louis gets through Dong Hyuk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dong Hyuk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dong Hyuk looking to slow down the pace here.
Saint Louis is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dong Hyuk lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint Louis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Saint Louis scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saint Louis gets control of Dong Hyuk's arms and successfully pulls guard. Saint Louis will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Saint Louis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dong Hyuk is one step ahead there.
Dong Hyuk trying to control but Saint Louis is working from the bottom.
Saint Louis looking for a sweep. Not yet Saint Louis, not yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Saint Louis holds on and takes a little breather.
Dong Hyuk wants to control from the top but Saint Louis keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dong Hyuk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Saint Louis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dong Hyuk has managed to get both his arms back between Saint Louis's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Saint Louis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dong Hyuk shoots in but no luck this time.
Dong Hyuk attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dong Hyuk just misses with a punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Saint Louis checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dong Hyuk tries to land a leg kick but Saint Louis saw it coming and moves away.
Dong Hyuk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Saint Louis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dong Hyuk's calf.
Dong Hyuk tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice body punch from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis scores with a hook to the body. Dong Hyuk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Saint Louis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dong Hyuk looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Saint Louis.
Dong Hyuk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Saint Louis checks a low kick from Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dong Hyuk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Saint Louis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dong Hyuk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Saint Louis. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint Louis misses with a wild body shot.
Saint Louis misses with a low kick.
Saint Louis throws a low kick, looking for Dong Hyuk's leg but Dong Hyuk calmly moves out of range.
Saint Louis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dong Hyuk needs to keep his hands up - Saint Louis had a free shot at his head there.
Dong Hyuk works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Saint Louis tries to keep at a distance but Dong Hyuk has taken the fight into the clinch.
Saint Louis misses with some punches.
Dong Hyuk lands a shot to the body.
Dong Hyuk pushes Saint Louis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dong Hyuk leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Saint Louis.
Dong Hyuk breaks from the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dong Hyuk 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 Saint Louis has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Saint Louis and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Dong Hyuk misses its intended target.
Saint Louis digs a good body shot into Dong Hyuk's ribs.
Dong Hyuk slips a jab from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dong Hyuk misses with a hook. Saint Louis ducked under it nicely.
Dong Hyuk looks to land a right hand but Saint Louis moved out of range.
Saint Louis lands a slapping body shot.
Dong Hyuk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dong Hyuk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dong Hyuk misses with a straight left.
Dong Hyuk moves out of range as Saint Louis throws a body kick.
Saint Louis lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dong Hyuk. Saint Louis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dong Hyuk throws a hook but Saint Louis blocks it.
Saint Louis throws a looping overhand right but Dong Hyuk ducks down to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Saint Louis. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk just misses with a punch to the body.
Saint Louis missing with a left hand there. Dong Hyuk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dong Hyuk throws a front kick aimed at Saint Louis's knee but Saint Louis avoids it well.
Saint Louis throws a body punch but Dong Hyuk moves out of range.
Saint Louis thuds his right hand into Dong Hyuk's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dong Hyuk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dong Hyuk slips under a jab from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis misses with a body kick.
Dong Hyuk jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Saint Louis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dong Hyuk has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dong Hyuk there as he acknowledges the shot.
Saint Louis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A slow jab from Dong Hyuk misses its intended target.
Dong Hyuk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Saint Louis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Saint Louis throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Saint Louis finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dong Hyuk avoids the body shot from Saint Louis.
Dong Hyuk throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dong Hyuk throws a looping overhand right but Saint Louis ducks down to avoid it.
Saint Louis connects with a leg kick. Dong Hyuk looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dong Hyuk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Saint Louis. That did some damage!
Saint Louis closes the distance and clinches.
Saint Louis misses with a body punch.
Dong Hyuk tries a body shot but Saint Louis blocks it.
Saint Louis jumps guard but Dong Hyuk stands there with Saint Louis around his waist. Saint Louis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dong Hyuk throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dong Hyuk misses with a body punch.
Saint Louis scores with a shot to the side of Dong Hyuk's head.
A head punch on the inside from Saint Louis fails to land.
Saint Louis struggles to land a body shot inside as Dong Hyuk controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Saint Louis really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Saint Louis dips to his left and cracks Dong Hyuk with an uppercut!
Dong Hyuk 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.
Dong Hyuk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Saint Louis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Saint Louis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dong Hyuk. Dong Hyuk obviously looking to wear him down.
Dong Hyuk blocks a jab.
Saint Louis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dong Hyuk to score with a decent uppercut.
Saint Louis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dong Hyuk. That did some damage!
Dong Hyuk misses with the combination.
Nice jab there from Saint Louis.
Dong Hyuk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Saint Louis's calf.
Saint Louis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dong Hyuk avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk misses the jab.
Saint Louis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dong Hyuk misses with a hook. Saint Louis ducked under it nicely.
Saint Louis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dong Hyuk. Dong Hyuk obviously looking to wear him down.
Saint Louis throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dong Hyuk moves out of range of the strikes.
Dong Hyuk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Saint Louis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk missing with a left hand there. Saint Louis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saint Louis with a hook.
Saint Louis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dong Hyuk throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dong Hyuk connects with an inside leg kick.
Dong Hyuk slips a straight right by Saint Louis.
Dong Hyuk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Saint Louis loads up on a big right hand but Dong Hyuk slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk tries a low kick but Saint Louis avoids it.
A slow jab from Saint Louis misses its intended target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saint Louis connects with a right hand. Dong Hyuk shakes it off.
Saint Louis throws a low kick but Dong Hyuk avoids it.
A jab from Dong Hyuk does it's job there.
Saint Louis scores with a hook to the body. Dong Hyuk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Saint Louis throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dong Hyuk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dong Hyuk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dong Hyuk scores with a shot to the body.
Dong Hyuk's jab looks to have found its range, popping Saint Louis under the eye.
Dong Hyuk lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dong Hyuk tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Saint Louis is able to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint Louis missing with a left hand there. Dong Hyuk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dong Hyuk lunges at Saint Louis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Saint Louis's hand.
Dong Hyuk fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Saint Louis is out of range.
Dong Hyuk slips under a jab.
Dong Hyuk misses with a looping left.
Saint Louis replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dong Hyuk blocks it well.
Dong Hyuk misses with a looping left.
Dong Hyuk darts in and clinches Saint Louis up against the cage.
Saint Louis tries to work over Dong Hyuk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saint Louis throws a head punch that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Saint Louis as Dong Hyuk tries to tie him up.
Dong Hyuk swings wildly with an uppercut but Saint Louis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saint Louis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Dong Hyuk - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dong Hyuk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dong Hyuk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Saint Louis tries to stall but Dong Hyuk uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Saint Louis lands with a right to the head.
Saint Louis prevents a body shot from Dong Hyuk.
Saint Louis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Saint Louis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Saint Louis swings wildly with an uppercut but Dong Hyuk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dong Hyuk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saint Louis lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saint Louis lands a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dong Hyuk 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 Saint Louis has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Saint Louis and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dong Hyuk.
Saint Louis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saint Louis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saint Louis with a nice cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Shin Dong Hyuk will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A big left from Saint Louis misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Dong Hyuk misses the target.
Dong Hyuk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dong Hyuk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dong Hyuk throws a hook but Saint Louis blocks it.
Saint Louis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Some bone on bone action there as Dong Hyuk checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Saint Louis lands an overhand right.
Good leg kick by Saint Louis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dong Hyuk throws a left and a right that both miss
and Saint Louis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dong Hyuk avoids the body shot from Saint Louis.
Dong Hyuk fires out a quick counter leg kick but Saint Louis just manages to avoid it.
Saint Louis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dong Hyuk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint Louis misses the jab.
Saint Louis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dong Hyuk lands with a right hand.
Saint Louis avoids the body shot from Dong Hyuk.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dong Hyuk, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis misses the shot to the body.
Dong Hyuk tries to move into range but Saint Louis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dong Hyuk tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dong Hyuk has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saint Louis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Saint Louis is trying to pull guard but Dong Hyuk turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dong Hyuk will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Saint Louis tries to pull guard but Dong Hyuk holds him up against the cage and eventually Saint Louis drops back down to his feet.
Saint Louis swings wildly with an uppercut but Dong Hyuk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martin Saint Louis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Saint Louis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dong Hyuk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saint Louis works Dong Hyuk's body with a nice hook.
Dong Hyuk lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Saint Louis on the side of the head.
Dong Hyuk slips a straight right by Saint Louis.
Saint Louis throws a lazy body kick
and Dong Hyuk counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saint Louis keeping moving, preventing Dong Hyuk from controlling successfully.
Saint Louis looking for a guillotine here but Dong Hyuk defends easily.
Dong Hyuk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saint Louis is keeping the position for now.
Dong Hyuk trying to control but Saint Louis is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint Louis 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.
Saint Louis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dong Hyuk preventing the sweep.
Dong Hyuk is pushing down on Saint Louis's leg trying to pass to half guard. Saint Louis is fighting to maintain full guard but Dong Hyuk has managed to sneak the leg through.
Saint Louis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dong Hyuk's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dong Hyuk's back!
Dong Hyuk staying busy and making it hard for Saint Louis to control.
Dong Hyuk just trying to survive but Saint Louis is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Saint Louis's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Saint Louis is persistently looking for the submission but Dong Hyuk is defending it well.
Dong Hyuk rolls, trying to escape but Saint Louis keeps control of the position.
Dong Hyuk fending off the submission attempt from Saint Louis.
Dong Hyuk is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Martin Saint Louis.
Well Saint Louis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Saint Louis! Martin Saint Louis retains his featherweight title!
Post fight, an emotional Martin Saint Louis said 'Abe, your bitch ass is next.'.
Shin Dong Hyuk spoke after the fight, saying 'Sad that you retired from ice hockey.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Castor Rollins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nickey Spillane (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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Castor Rollins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nickey Spillane!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spillane tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rollins, right into the meat.
Spillane slips under a jab.
Spillane scores with a kick to the midsection.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spillane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rollins goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rollins attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Spillane takes a swing at Rollins's ribcage but misses.
Rollins was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Spillane avoids a kick to the body.
Nice cross by Rollins.
Spillane scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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!
Spillane scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rollins to see if he's OK.
The strikes coming from Spillane are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Spillane controls the position.
Rollins tries to improve position but can't.
Spillane scoring with punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rollins is working hard here to advance position.
Rollins is trying to escape the position but Spillane is controlling the position.
Spillane cracks Rollins with a big right hand but Rollins just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rollins manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spillane not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Spillane seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rollins is looking to improve his position.
Spillane sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rollins defending well though.
Rollins trying to get back to full guard but Spillane takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rollins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Spillane controlling from mount.
Spillane pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Rollins is looking to get to half guard.
Rollins regains half guard.
Spillane with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spillane lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rollins wants to improve his position but Spillane is controlling well.
Rollins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Spillane is working away from the top position though.
Rollins wants to get back to full guard.
Spillane working the head and body with strikes.
Spillane working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rollins is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spillane wants to take a breather but Rollins is having none of it.
Spillane is just content to waste time from the top position. Rollins takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Spillane postures up in Rollins's guard and throws a big left but Rollins blocks it.
Rollins wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rollins wants to control but Spillane passes easily into half guard.
Spillane wants to take a breather but Rollins is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spillane lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nickey Spillane dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Spillane tries to bum rush Rollins with a series of wild strikes but Rollins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rollins misses with an uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rollins.
Nice body kick there by Spillane.
Rollins ducks under a wild hook from Spillane.
Spillane throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rollins counters with a head kick.
Rollins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spillane.
Rollins appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Spillane scores with a nice head shot.
Rollins motions for Spillane to come forward. Rollins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spillane misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice body punch from Rollins.
A slow jab from Spillane misses its intended target.
Spillane misses the shot to the body.
Rollins has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rollins there as he acknowledges the shot.
Spillane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rollins.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spillane tries to land a leg kick but Rollins saw it coming and moves away.
Rollins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rollins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Rollins
and Spillane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rollins is rocked!
A shot to the liver by Spillane. Beautiful body shot.
Rollins moves away from the strike by Spillane.
Spillane chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Spillane goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rollins tries to work over Spillane's front leg with a kick but Spillane checks it.
Spillane misses with a takedown attempt
and Rollins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rollins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Spillane.
Oh Rollins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rollins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Spillane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spillane grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Rollins takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Spillane cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nickey Spillane!
During a confident post fight interview, Nickey Spillane thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nolan Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Octavio Saades (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nolan Sackett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Octavio Saades!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saades throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sackett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Saades walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sackett checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Saades dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sackett. That did some damage!
A shot to the body from Saades misses
and Sackett counters with a good low kick that Saades was not able to check.
Sackett looks to throw a body kick
and Saades counters with a solid body kick.
Saades throws a head kick that misses.
Saades throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Sackett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saades moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sackett throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sackett moves out of range of the body kick.
Sackett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Saades.
Sackett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Saades throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saades misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick by Saades misses
and Sackett moves into the clinch.
Sackett lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Sackett.
Saades fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saades lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Sackett.
Saades is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Sackett.
Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Saades blocks an uppercut.
Saades misses with a punch to the body.
Saades working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Saades misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saades works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Saades swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sackett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Saades can't find room to land a body shot as Sackett controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saades tries to work over Sackett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saades swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Saades uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Saades uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Saades as the two fighters clinch.
Sackett digs a right hand into Saades's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Saades's gas tank.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sackett misses with some punches.
Sackett tries a body shot but Saades blocks it.
Saades lands with a short shot to the head.
Sackett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saades has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sackett avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Saades tries to land knees in the clinch but Sackett avoids the damage to the body.
Saades lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saades misses with the head strike.
Saades blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett scores with a nice hook to the head.
Saades tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sackett can't find room to land a body shot as Saades controls the action.
Saades pushes Sackett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sackett works on Saades's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Saades.
Sackett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saades backwards.
Sackett tries to work over Saades's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saades has clasped his hands together around Sackett's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Sackett is looking for a sweep.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saades thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Saades is looking to take a break and control but Sackett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sackett is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Saades misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Octavio Saades 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.
Saades takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Saades ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Saades throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sackett's head.
Sackett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sackett clobbers Saades with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sackett slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Sackett misses the target.
Saades has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Saades works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sackett has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Saades.
Saades misses the shot to the body.
Sackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saades was well out of range. Poor timing from Sackett.
Sackett throws a jab but it's blocked by Saades.
Sackett throws the kick towards the body but Saades avoids it.
Sackett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sackett throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sackett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saades scoring well with a low kick there.
Sackett loads up on a big right hand but Saades slips the punch.
Saades looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sackett looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sackett tries to land a leg kick but Saades saw it coming and moves away.
Saades tries to score with a low kick but Sackett moves his leg out of the way.
Sackett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sackett stuns Saades with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sackett avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sackett thuds his shin into the meat of Saades's side.
Sackett slips under a jab from Saades.
Saades looks to land a body kick but Sackett moved away.
Saades misses with a low kick.
A big left from Sackett misses.
Saades swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sackett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saades manages to avoid it.
Sackett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Saades.
Sackett throws a sloppy head kick
and Saades counters with a nice body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Saades.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett throws a body kick that misses
and Saades makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sackett getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Saades just misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Saades.
Saades with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sackett looks to land a right hand but Saades moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Sackett misses the target.
Saades throws a sloppy head kick and Sackett moves out of range easily.
Saades throws a head kick but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett scores with a shot to the body.
Sackett fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Saades, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saades wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sackett prevents a body shot from Saades.
Sackett tries a body shot but Saades blocks it.
Sackett lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sackett tries a body shot but Saades blocks it.
Saades lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sackett lands with a left to the head.
Sackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nolan Sackett has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Saades blocks an uppercut.
Saades swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sackett lands with a left to the head.
Saades lands a hook that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Saades blocking some punches.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Saades struggles to land a body shot inside as Sackett controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sackett throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Still in the clinch, Sackett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saades scores with a shot to the side of Sackett's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saades blocks an uppercut.
Sackett is trying to break the clinch but Saades is controlling him.
Good body shot from Sackett.
Sackett with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Saades displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sackett up against the cage.
Saades lands with a short shot to the head.
Saades misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saades misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saades.
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 Nolan Sackett will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sackett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sackett misses with a few strikes there.
A head kick misses from Sackett.
Sackett tries to clinch but Saades is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saades! But no joy.
Saades slips a jab from Sackett.
Sackett tries to clinch but Saades moves out of range.
Saades feints a counter leg kick.
Sackett has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sackett there as he acknowledges the shot.
Saades misses with a looping left.
Nice shot lands for Saades.
Sackett defending well as Saades loads up on a big left hand.
Saades moves out of range as Sackett strikes.
Sackett on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Saades. Saades obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saades throws a head kick but Sackett moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Sackett. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sackett.
Saades misses with a body shot.
Saades connects with a leg kick. Sackett looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Saades with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sackett to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saades misses with a hook
and Sackett counters with a nice leg kick.
Sackett closes the distance but Saades moves to the side
enabling Saades to counter with a crisp jab.
Sackett is looking to slow Saades down with leg kicks.
Saades shoots and misses
letting Sackett counter with a right hand.
Sackett looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A jab lands there for Sackett.
Sackett listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Saades throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sackett lunges at Saades with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Saades's hand.
Sackett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saades.
Saades ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sackett checks a leg kick.
Sackett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sackett throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Saades counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saades moves out of range of the body kick.
Sackett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sackett throws a leg kick
and Saades counters with a leg kick.
Saades throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sackett swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saades is looking to land body kicks.
Sackett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saades tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Saades.
Sackett throws a jab when Saades was well out of range.
Saades misses with a low kick as Sackett jumps back.
Saades throws a leg kick but Sackett checks it.
Sackett connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sackett lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A slapping leg kick lands for Saades.
Saades tries to land a leg kick but Sackett saw it coming and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett swings for the body but Saades moves out of range.
Saades tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Sackett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sackett bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sackett takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Saades ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
Saades keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sackett slips a straight right by Saades.
Sackett throws a poor cross that misses
and Saades counters with a good, hard body kick but Sackett shrugs it off.
Saades throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sackett fakes the leg kick and cracks Saades in the body.
Sackett scores with a leg kick.
Sackett lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saades circles away quickly and effectively.
Octavio Saades seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saades looks to land a left hand but Sackett moved out of range nicely.
Sackett tries to clinch up but Saades circles away and keeps his distance.
Saades goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saades throws a low kick but Sackett moves out of range easily.
Saades moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good work by Sackett as he checks the leg kick.
Saades lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saades throws a head kick that misses.
Sackett is looking to land body kicks.
Sackett takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Saades smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Saades misses with a low kick.
Saades misses with a kick to the body.
Sackett avoids the head kick by Saades.
Sackett misses with a series of wild punches.
Saades takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Octavio Saades just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A nice inside leg kick there by Saades. That's going to slow Sackett down.
Sackett lands a glancing blow to the side of Saades's head.
Saades lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sackett pushes Saades away with a front kick.
A slow jab from Sackett misses its intended target.
Sackett pivots, looking for a leg kick but Saades is out of range and Sackett settles back down.
Sackett moves out of range as Saades throws a body kick.
Sackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saades was well out of range. Poor timing from Sackett.
Sackett throws a head kick that misses.
Saades uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sackett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett scores with a three punch combo!
Sackett lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saades. Sackett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saades looks for the body kick but Sackett saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saades throws a body punch but Sackett moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett darts in and clinches Saades up against the cage.
Sackett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Saades goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Saades uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saades has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sackett.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sackett.
Saades breaks the clinch.
Sackett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saades takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sackett lands an overhand right.
Sackett's corner calls for a 1-2. Sackett obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Saades is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sackett.
It appears Sackett was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sackett blocks a head kick by Saades.
Sackett pushes Saades away with a front kick.
Sackett attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett throws an overhand right that lands on Saades's shoulder, as Saades tries to avoid the shot.
Saades scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Saades checks a leg kick.
Sackett misses with a wild body shot.
Saades let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sackett wants to slow Saades down by chopping away at his legs.
Sackett throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sackett darts in and clinches Saades up against the cage.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Sackett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett blocks a body shot from Saades.
Come on Saades - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sackett working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett can't find room to land a body shot as Saades controls the action.
Sackett blocks an uppercut.
Saades is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Saades is trying to maintain a safe position but Sackett gets an underhook and turns Saades into the cage.
Sackett blocks an uppercut.
Sackett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saadess head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saades.
Saades stalling in the clinch.
Sackett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saades's elbow.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Saades.
Sackett pushes Saades back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sackett.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett lands an uppercut.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Sackett lands a shot to the body.
Saades is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sackett.
Saades is trying to break free.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Saades tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sackett's elbow.
Saades misses with the head strike.
Saades pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sackett lands with a thumping leg kick.
Saades throws a chopping leg kick but Sackett manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sackett is looking to counter the offense by Saades and move into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saades misses with a body kick.
Sackett tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Saades manages to circle out of the way.
Sackett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nolan Sackett had his way with Octavio Saades in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Saades tries to land a front kick but Sackett steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sackett throws a right hand that misses
and Saades counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sackett connects with a solid leg kick.
Sackett looks to land a left hand but Saades moved out of range nicely.
Sackett throws a body punch but Saades moves out of range.
Saades tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Saades pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sackett is out of range and Saades settles back down.
Sackett throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sackett lands the left hand.
Sackett keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett tries to land a leg kick but Saades saw it coming and moves away.
Sackett slips a straight right by Saades.
Sackett takes the fight into the clinch.
Saades lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saades pushes Sackett back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sackett struggles to land a body shot inside as Saades controls his hands.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sackett tries to throw a body punch but Saades avoids it by throwing Sackett back against the cage.
Saades blocks a body shot from Sackett.
Saades lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Saades creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Saades tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Sackett prevents a body shot from Saades.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sackett tries to work over Saades's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saades tries a body shot but Sackett blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saades lands with a light punch inside.
Sackett can't find room to land a body shot as Saades controls the action.
Sackett can't find room to land a body shot as Saades controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sackett.
Sackett scores with a shot to the side of Saades's head.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Sackett on the inside.
Saades tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett breaks the clinch.
Saades throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sackett connects with a nice looking jab.
A big left from Sackett misses.
Saades throws a head kick that misses.
Saades takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saades avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sackett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saades manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saades looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice jab there from Sackett.
Saades fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sackett.
Saades misses with a low kick.
Nolan Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Saades misses the target.
Sackett blocks the body kick.
Saades throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sackett stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Saades moves forwards but Sackett connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A slow jab from Sackett misses its intended target.
Saades shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Saades takes a kick to the side of the head.
Saades is rocked!
The fight stays on the outside here - Sackett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saades is still on wobbly legs! Can Sackett finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Sackett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sackett is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Saades checks a leg kick nicely.
Sackett throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saades lands with a shot to the body.
Sackett throws a leg kick that misses.
Saades throws a big counter head kick but Sackett avoids it with no problem.
Saades seems to have recovered his senses.
Saades gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sackett.
Saades scores with a hook.
Sackett takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sackett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saades manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sackett backing away here, and Saades unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sackett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Saades ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sackett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Saades has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nolan Sackett showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sackett has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nolan Sackett!
The defeated Octavio Saades had this to say: 'Getting to the final against a future legend was enough of a win for this guy!'.
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