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FF XXVI: Roshi v Barbossa PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keahilani Akamu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petro Poroshenko (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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282 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Keahilani Akamu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Petro Poroshenko!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akamu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Akamu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Akamu closes the distance but Poroshenko moves to the side
letting Poroshenko counter with a right hand.
It looks like Keahilani Akamu has been cut.
Akamu closes the distance but Poroshenko moves to the side
and Poroshenko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Akamu wants to get back to his feet but Poroshenko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poroshenko stands up over Akamu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Poroshenko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akamu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Poroshenko passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poroshenko lands strikes from half guard.
Keahilani Akamu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Poroshenko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jeez, Keahilani Akamu's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Keahilani Akamu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Petro Poroshenko!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Julius Birch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carly Sarmiento (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sarmiento is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bodies. Carly Sarmiento is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Julius Birch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carly Sarmiento!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sarmiento gets a takedown into half guard.
Birch has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sarmiento is working away from the top position though.
Sarmiento landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Birch is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sarmiento scores with a couple of nice shots.
Birch is trying to maintain the position but Sarmiento is very close to passing his half guard.
Birch gets back to full guard.
Birch has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Sarmiento should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Birch has tightened it up now! Sarmiento should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Julius Birch!
A less than humble Julius Birch misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Carly Sarmiento was interviewed post fight and said 'I will be back'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Schwartz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darell John St Praux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Praux has chosen Feelin' Myself as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Schwartz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darell John St Praux!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schwartz tries to clinch but St Praux moves out of range.
St Praux stuffs the takedown attempt from Schwartz. Schwartz gets slowly back to his feet.
St Praux falls off balance throwing a combination
and Schwartz moves into the clinch.
Schwartz jumps guard but St Praux turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Schwartz wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Schwartz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
St Praux is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Schwartz is defending well for now.
Schwartz tries to score a body lock takedown but St Praux shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
St Praux throws an elbow that misses.
St Praux is fighting off a takedown attempt but Schwartz is just too persistent for him and manages to trip St Praux to the mat. St Praux regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
St Praux has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Schwartz is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Schwartz is working for takedown but St Praux is calmly controlling the position for now.
St Praux is fighting off a takedown attempt but Schwartz is just too persistent for him and manages to trip St Praux to the mat. St Praux regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
St Praux manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Schwartz as St Praux tries to tie him up.
St Praux is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwartz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Schwartz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Schwartz working a defensive guard here.
St Praux drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and St Praux jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
St Praux content to stall in guard here.
St Praux throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Schwartz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
St Praux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schwartz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Praux is looking to work some ground and pound but Schwartz has wrist control.
St Praux loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Schwartz keeping full guard, as St Praux tries to pass.
Schwartz working a defensive guard here.
St Praux cracks Schwartz with a solid left hand.
Schwartz looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwartz controls St Praux momentarily but St Praux frees himself.
St Praux postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
St Praux tries to free his leg and advance position but Schwartz is retaining full guard.
Schwartz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. St Praux gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
St Praux chips away with some ground and pound.
Schwartz keeping full guard, as St Praux tries to pass.
St Praux won't allow Schwartz to sweep him here.
Schwartz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
St Praux must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
St Praux throwing strikes from guard but Schwartz blocks nicely.
St Praux has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Schwartz to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! St Praux is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Schwartz pulls down on the head and he's put St Praux to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bill Schwartz!
Our winner, Bill Schwartz, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Darell John St Praux had this to say: 'i will get back.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henri Lafitte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swanson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Devil You Know kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that John Swanson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henri Lafitte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Swanson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lafitte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Swanson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lafitte has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Swanson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like John Swanson has been cut.
A low kick from Lafitte misses
and Swanson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lafitte is pulling down on Swanson's head to control his posture.
Swanson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lafitte avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Swanson throws a big elbow that misses.
Swanson working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lafitte avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson chips away with some ground and pound.
Swanson wants to control from the top but Lafitte keeps moving.
Swanson is in close to Lafitte's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Swanson throwing strikes but missing.
Swanson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Swanson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lafitte working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Swanson.
Swanson is stalling in the full guard.
Swanson throwing strikes but missing.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Swanson throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Swanson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lafitte on his heels. He'll look to pass Lafitte's guard now, I'm sure.
Swanson throws a big elbow that misses.
Swanson trying to control but Lafitte is working from the bottom.
Swanson controlling from the top position.
Swanson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lafitte utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Swanson working some strikes from top position.
Lafitte preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Swanson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Swanson stands up over Lafitte, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Swanson connects with a couple of short punches.
Swanson trying to control but Lafitte is working from the bottom.
Swanson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Swanson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Swanson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Swanson throwing strikes but missing.
Lafitte preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Swanson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lafitte preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Swanson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Swanson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lafitte misses with a low kick.
Lafitte throws a head kick but Swanson moves out of range.
Lafitte motions for Swanson to come forward. Lafitte throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Swanson moves in looking to clinch but Lafitte pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Swanson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Swanson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lafitte lands with a good body shot.
Lafitte sizes up Swanson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice straight punches there by Lafitte. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lafitte.
Lafitte throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Swanson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lafitte scores with a punch to the head.
Swanson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lafitte's guard.
Swanson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Swanson wants to control from the top but Lafitte keeps moving.
Swanson throwing strikes from guard but Lafitte blocks nicely.
Swanson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Swanson throws an elbow that misses. Lafitte uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Swanson's guard. Nice move by Lafitte!
Swanson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lafitte throws a hook but Swanson blocks it.
Lafitte misses with an uppercut.
Swanson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lafitte.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Swanson.
Lafitte connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Swanson shoots in and bounces Lafitte off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swanson throws a strike but Lafitte rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Swanson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Swanson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lafitte is controlling him.
Lafitte content to stall in guard here.
Swanson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Swanson working Lafitte over with strikes.
Lafitte is refusing to be controlled, as Swanson sits in half guard.
Lafitte regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Swanson.
Swanson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Swanson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson trying to control but Lafitte is working from the bottom.
Swanson lands a couple of digs.
Lafitte working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Swanson.
Swanson stands and throws Lafitte's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Swanson controls the position.
Swanson looks up at the clock and then as Lafitte takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Swanson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Swanson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Swanson trying to control the action but Lafitte is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Swanson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Swanson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A leg kick checked by Swanson.
A good leg kick by Lafitte.
Swanson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Swanson has his takedown stuffed
and Lafitte counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lafitte lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lafitte closes the distance and clinches.
Lafitte gets underhooks to prevent Swanson's takedown attempt.
Lafitte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Swanson looking for a takedown.
Henri Lafitte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Swanson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lafitte.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lafitte after a bit of a struggle.
Lafitte stops a takedown attempt from Swanson.
Swanson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lafitte can't fight it off and eventually Swanson manages to take the fight to the floor. Lafitte looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Swanson postures up in Lafitte's guard and throws a big left but Lafitte blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lafitte working a defensive guard here.
Lafitte wants to sweep but no luck.
Swanson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Swanson postures up in Lafitte's guard and throws a big left but Lafitte blocks it.
Swanson throws an elbow that misses. Lafitte uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Swanson's guard. Nice move by Lafitte!
Lafitte prevents Swanson from getting back to his feet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lafitte would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Swanson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lafitte.
Swanson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Swanson moves out of range as Lafitte throws a body kick.
Lafitte shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Swanson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lafitte defends it well.
Swanson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lafitte's sensitive parts.
Swanson blocks a leg kick.
Swanson with the counter takedown but Lafitte avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Swanson.
Swanson scores with a nice right hand.
Lafitte is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Lafitte misses the target.
Swanson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Swanson throws a low kick but Lafitte moves out of range easily.
Lafitte tries to land a leg kick but Swanson saw it coming and moves away.
Swanson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lafitte.
Lafitte on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lafitte scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lafitte rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Swanson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lafitte tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lafitte fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lafitte throws a lazy uppercut
and Swanson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Swanson thows a huge punch but Lafitte dodges it nicely.
Swanson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Swanson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lafitte knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lafitte blocking the ground and pound attempt from Swanson.
Swanson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Henri Lafitte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lafitte taking some punishment here, with Swanson in his half guard.
Swanson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lafitte's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson thows a huge punch but Lafitte dodges it nicely.
Swanson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lafitte is trying to get back to full guard.
Swanson working over Lafitte with some ground and pound. Lafitte looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lafitte avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Swanson.
Swanson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swanson lands with a punch from half guard.
Swanson lands strikes from half guard.
Lafitte blocking the ground and pound attempt from Swanson.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Swanson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Swanson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Swanson!
John Swanson took some time post fight to say the following; 'Thank you to GBK16 for helping me out to fill up the card'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Di Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aldo Dynamite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roberto Di Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aldo Dynamite!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dynamite closes the distance and clinches.
Dynamite manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dynamite pushes Di Santos off and gets back to his feet.
Di Santos slips a jab and a cross from Dynamite.
Di Santos takes the fight into the clinch.
Dynamite wants to break the clinch but can't.
Di Santos breaks the clinch.
Dynamite shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Di Santos but Di Santos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Di Santos is looking to counter the offense by Dynamite and move into the clinch.
Di Santos swinging wildly here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dynamite tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Di Santos just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Di Santos wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dynamite breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dynamite clinches up against the cage.
Di Santos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Di Santos misses with a right hand
and Dynamite counters with a shoot takedown. Di Santos fights it but they end up in guard.
Di Santos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dynamite wants to pass the guard but Di Santos is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Di Santos wants to get back to his feet but Dynamite is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dynamite stands and throws Di Santos's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dynamite in side control lands a decent elbow.
Di Santos is trying to buck Dynamite off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Di Santos rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dynamite's guard! Nice work there by Di Santos!
Dynamite utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dynamite keeping moving, preventing Di Santos from controlling successfully.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Di Santos is looking to stand up but Dynamite won't let him.
Dynamite is working an open guard so Di Santos takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Di Santos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Aldo Dynamite has been cut.
A lazy left from Di Santos finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dynamite has a takedown stuffed.
Roberto Di Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aldo Dynamite.
Di Santos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite blocks a head kick by Di Santos.
Di Santos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dynamite misses with a takedown
enabling Di Santos to counter with a crisp jab.
Dynamite looks winded!
Di Santos slaps away a takedown attempt from Dynamite, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dynamite is defended easily by Di Santos.
Di Santos is looking to counter punch.
Dynamite has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dynamite there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite takes the fight into the clinch.
Di Santos is trying to push Dynamite away but Dynamite has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Di Santos is trying to force a seperation but Dynamite has the dominant position.
Di Santos tries to break the clinch but Dynamite is controlling the position.
Di Santos lands with a right to the head.
Dynamite breaks the clinch.
Dynamite tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An attempted straight right counter from Di Santos misses the target.
A slow jab from Di Santos misses its intended target.
Dynamite shoots in but no luck this time.
Di Santos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice uppercut there from Di Santos.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Di Santos scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Di Santos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aldo Dynamite's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Good leg kick by Di Santos there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dynamite fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dynamite fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Di Santos swings for the body but Dynamite moves out of range.
Dynamite takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dynamite rushes Di Santos and presses him up against the cage.
Dynamite is trying to pull guard but Di Santos has him pressed against the cage.
Roberto Di Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aldo Dynamite.
Dynamite tries to pull guard but Di Santos forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Di Santos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A left and a right from Di Santos both land. Nice combination.
Dynamite shoots in for a takedown but Di Santos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Di Santos throws a right and a left that Dynamite avoids nicely.
Di Santos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dynamite can do to turn this around?
Di Santos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dynamite doesn't seem bothered though.
Dynamite is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Di Santos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dynamite on the side of the head.
That has opened up Aldo Dynamite's cut even more.
Di Santos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dynamite slips a jab and a cross from Di Santos.
Dynamite wants to clinch but Di Santos slips to the side
and Di Santos counters with a straight right hand.
The cut above Aldo Dynamite's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
We've been told by Di Santos's head coaches at Extreme MMA (7 Elites $250/week) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice uppercut there from Di Santos.
Di Santos connects with a single shot there.
Di Santos has taken the fight to the clinch.
Di Santos can't break the clinch.
Di Santos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dynamite's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Di Santos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dynamite scrambles back to his feet.
Aldo Dynamite's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Di Santos bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Dynamite! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Dynamite is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Aldo Dynamite's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Roberto Di Santos!
After the fight, Roberto Di Santos was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fafnir Amdahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lalo Arango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lalo Arango has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Fafnir Amdahl's chin.
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fafnir Amdahl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lalo Arango!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amdahl shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Arango tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Arango leaves Amdahl with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Arango with the counter takedown but Amdahl avoids it easily.
Amdahl will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fafnir Amdahl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arango is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amdahl swings widly with a right hand
and Arango counters with a stiff right hand.
Amdahl drives through with a takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Arango can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amdahl thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Amdahl won't allow Arango to get back to his feet.
Amdahl trying to control the position from guard on top but Arango is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amdahl drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Amdahl jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Amdahl drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Amdahl jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Amdahl won't allow Arango to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amdahl pushes down on Arango's leg and manages to get 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.
Amdahl seems to be working for a kimura but Arango defends the submission attempt.
Amdahl is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Amdahl is working for a kimura but Arango is defending it quite comfortably.
Arango wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amdahl seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Arango does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Arango is looking to escape.
Amdahl controlling the action here.
Arango is refusing to be controlled, as Amdahl sits in half guard.
Amdahl is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Arango sees it coming and defends easily.
Amdahl is trying to control. Arango wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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.
Amdahl seems to be working for a kimura but Arango defends the submission attempt.
Arango is defending against the submission attempts here by Amdahl.
Amdahl is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amdahl is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Arango has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amdahl is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fafnir Amdahl dominated that round.
That's time! Amdahl's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Amdahl misses with a takedown attempt - Arango sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Amdahl seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Amdahl dives in for a single leg takedown but Arango sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Amdahl shoots in looking for a takedown but Arango manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Amdahl's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fafnir Amdahl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arango gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arango stalling against the cage.
Arango has hold of one of Amdahl's legs. Amdahl is fighting the takedown attempt but Arango gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arango throwing strikes but missing.
Amdahl has his foot on Arango's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Arango works his way back into a safe position though.
Arango stands up over Amdahl, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Arango scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Amdahl has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Arango can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Amdahl preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Arango is looking to work some ground and pound but Amdahl has wrist control.
Amdahl is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Arango frees his head nicely. Oh but Amdahl has switched to an armbar! Arango is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Fafnir Amdahl!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Fafnir Amdahl made sure he mentioned FJCP Healthy Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernesto Panado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Hare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Panado comes to the cage accompanied by Lorde - Team . Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ernesto Panado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Hare!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hare misses with the combination.
Hare lands a head kick!
Hare is looking to slow Panado down with leg kicks.
Panado shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Panado looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hare is fending him off so far but Panado persists. Nope, Hare circles away and we're back to standing.
Panado walks into a left hand.
Hare stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hare wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernesto Panado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oooooh!!! Hare has knocked Panado down with a huge combo! Hare steps away and waves a wobbly Panado back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panado stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hare.
Crunch! Hare slams his shin into Panado's torso.
Nice sprawl there from Hare as Panado shoots in.
Hare lands a nice shot to the body.
Hare thumps Panado with a low kick.
Panado tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Panado chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hare can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panado shoots in but no luck this time.
Hare tries a head kick but it misses.
Panado changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hare scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Panado doesn't seem bothered though.
Panado will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Panado is breathing heavily.
Hare dips to his left and cracks Panado with an uppercut!
Nice sprawl there from Hare as Panado shoots in.
Hare pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Panado is looking for a counter combo.
Panado has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Panado looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hare scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fighters circle, before Hare throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Panado's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Hare lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Peter Hare!
Ernesto Panado spoke after the fight, saying 'good win to my opponent sorry to my fans next time I will fight harder '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Conor McCracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCracken comes to the cage accompanied by Rebels Song - Come out and Fight. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Conor McCracken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sean Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCracken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matthews manages to avoid it.
Matthews throws a counter combo.
McCracken swings widly with a right hand
and Matthews counters with a thumping low kick.
McCracken showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matthews.
Matthews misses with a straight left.
McCracken misses with a few strikes there.
Matthews is looking for the big counter here.
A right-left combo lands from Matthews.
Matthews throws a hook but McCracken blocks it.
Matthews takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matthews thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCracken swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matthews scores with a jab.
Matthews throws a nice looking combination but McCracken bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCracken throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Matthews tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McCracken is in Matthews's guard.
McCracken engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Matthews trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCracken stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matthews swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCracken trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McCracken has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McCracken passes Matthews's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McCracken misses with a head shot. Matthews uses the momentum to regain guard.
Matthews is controlling McCracken's posture.
McCracken landing with the ground and pound.
Matthews seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Matthews has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McCracken can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Matthews is pulling down on McCracken's head to control his posture.
McCracken loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McCracken seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Matthews can't keep his opponent in guard - McCracken advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Matthews is refusing to be controlled, as McCracken sits in half guard.
McCracken not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCracken is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McCracken is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Matthews has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Matthews keeping hold of McCracken's head, controlling as best he can.
McCracken is trying to control the action in half guard but Matthews is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McCracken sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Matthews defending well though.
Matthews wants to get back to full guard.
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.
McCracken is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Matthews doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McCracken.
McCracken not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McCracken seems to be working for a kimura but Matthews defends the submission attempt.
Matthews is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCracken not doing much here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
McCracken prevents Matthews from improving his position.
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 Conor McCracken will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
McCracken takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McCracken works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McCracken throws out a loose jab but Matthews uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matthews misses with a double jab.
Matthews tries to work over McCracken's front leg with a kick but McCracken checks it.
McCracken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matthews avoids the body shot from McCracken.
McCracken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matthews.
McCracken attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McCracken looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McCracken wants to control from the top but Matthews keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Matthews holds on and takes a little breather.
Matthews keeping moving, preventing McCracken from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews trying to keep a closed guard but McCracken is proving a slippery customer.
McCracken looking to pass the guard.
McCracken trying to control but Matthews is working from the bottom.
McCracken tries to free his leg and advance position but Matthews is retaining full guard.
Conor McCracken overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Matthews is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Matthews doesn't manage to clinch there - McCracken circles away.
McCracken keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Matthews rushes McCracken and presses him up against the cage.
McCracken is trying to break free.
Matthews lands with a left to the head.
McCracken throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from McCracken.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McCracken.
McCracken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matthews lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from McCracken.
Matthews lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCracken backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Matthews.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matthews presses McCracken against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McCracken is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Matthews is keeping busy.
Matthews lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McCracken backwards.
Matthews taking a breather.
Our sources have told us that McCracken has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
McCracken is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Matthews is defending well for now.
McCracken throws a punch but it's blocked by Matthews.
A short uppercut from Matthews.
Matthews is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Matthews lands a body punch in the clinch.
McCracken throws a head punch that misses.
Knees to the body from McCracken.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McCracken up against the cage.
McCracken tries to break free but Matthews pushes him back against the cage.
Matthews displaying some good clinch control by pressing McCracken up against the cage.
Matthews lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Matthews.
Matthews lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McCracken backwards.
Matthews throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McCrackens head.
McCracken misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from McCracken.
Matthews scores with a hook to the body.
Matthews scores with a shot to the side of McCracken's head.
Matthews lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matthews scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Matthews lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCracken backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCracken tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Matthews smiles and moves away.
McCracken avoids a punch combination nicely.
McCracken is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Matthews.
Matthews checks a low kick from McCracken.
Matthews throws out a powerful jab.
McCracken misses with a wild body shot.
Matthews takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McCracken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matthews.
McCracken fails with the takedown.
McCracken lands a slapping body shot.
McCracken throws a body shot but no joy.
McCracken shoots in for a double leg but Matthews sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor McCracken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCracken misses with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of McCracken 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Matthews showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Matthews uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCracken.
Matthews connects with the punch.
McCracken tries a head kick but it misses.
Matthews uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCracken.
McCracken looks to score with a jab to the body but Matthews is just out of range.
Matthews missing with a left hand there. McCracken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Matthews, right into the meat.
Matthews fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matthews feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McCrackens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McCracken misses with a takedown attempt - Matthews sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matthews looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McCracken is looking to wear down Matthews with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McCracken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matthews scores with a leg kick.
McCracken tries to work over Matthews's front leg with a kick but Matthews checks it.
Matthews has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCracken dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews throws a big shot that misses.
McCracken connects with a solid leg kick.
McCracken feints and as Matthews raises his hands in defense, McCracken changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Matthews keeping moving, preventing McCracken from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matthews pulls McCracken in to control the position.
Matthews is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McCracken wants to control from the top but Matthews keeps moving.
Matthews not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McCracken trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCracken sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Matthews's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews manages to get to full guard.
McCracken is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
McCracken sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Matthews's guard.
Matthews is trying to maintain the position but McCracken is very close to passing his half guard.
McCracken looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCracken trying to control the action but Matthews is working from the bottom.
McCracken is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Matthews trying to control from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Matthews slaps away a takedown attempt from McCracken, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Matthews throws a hook but McCracken blocks it.
Matthews lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Matthews just misses with a punch to the body.
McCracken 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.
Sean Matthews is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick from McCracken misses.
Matthews lands a lovely overhand right.
McCracken lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McCracken ducks under a wild hook from Matthews.
Matthews connects with a right hand. McCracken shakes it off.
McCracken tries to keep at a distance but Matthews has taken the fight into the clinch.
McCracken manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by McCracken.
McCracken lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McCracken shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Matthews but Matthews pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sean Matthews.
I think Matthews has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Matthews!
Sean Matthews thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Master Roshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geoffrey Barbossa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roshi comes to the cage accompanied by Dragon Soul. Barbossa has chosen 5 Pirate Myths That Actually Are True as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Master Roshi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Geoffrey Barbossa!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roshi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barbossa tries to clinch but Roshi is having none of it.
Roshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Roshi throws a low kick, looking for Barbossa's leg but Barbossa calmly moves out of range.
Roshi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good shot there by Barbossa.
Roshi slips under a jab from Barbossa.
Roshi scores with a jab to the head.
Roshi misses with a few strikes there.
Barbossa has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Roshi looks to throw the jab but Barbossa is out of range.
Roshi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barbossa can pounce on him.
Barbossa tries to close the distance and clinch but Roshi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Roshi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barbossa misses with a low kick.
Barbossa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Roshi feints and then cracks Barbossa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barbossa down.
Roshi misses with a jab to the body
and Roshi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbossa throws a wild body kick that Roshi sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roshi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barbossa.
Roshi looks for the body kick but Barbossa saw that one coming.
Barbossa misses with a hook. Roshi ducked under it nicely.
Roshi misses with a low kick.
Roshi misses with a low kick.
Roshi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Barbossa darts in and clinches Roshi up against the cage.
Roshi has had enough of the clinch but Barbossa keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roshi.
Roshi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Roshi takes a shot to the head.
Roshi blocking some punches.
Roshi scores with a shot to the side of Barbossa's head.
Roshi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Roshi blocks a body shot from Barbossa.
Barbossa effectively controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbossa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roshi's elbow.
Barbossa misses with a punch to the body.
Roshi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Barbossa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Roshi backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Roshi fails to land.
Barbossa blocking some punches.
Barbossa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbossa swings wildly with an uppercut but Roshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Barbossa fails to land.
Barbossa blocks a body shot from Roshi.
A short right from Barbossa.
A bit of stalling here from Barbossa.
Roshi blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbossa misses with a punch on the inside.
Barbossa can't find room to land a body shot as Roshi controls the action.
Roshi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barbossa misses with a body punch.
Barbossa slows down the pace here.
Barbossa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roshi.
Roshi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbossa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbossa tries to work over Roshi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Roshi.
Barbossa tries a body shot but Roshi blocks it.
Barbossa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbossa lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbossa scores with a hook to the body.
Barbossa tries to stall but Roshi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Barbossa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roshi manages to break the clinch.
Barbossa doesn't manage to clinch there - Roshi circles away.
Roshi ducks under a wild hook from Barbossa.
Roshi throws a low kick, looking for Barbossa's leg but Barbossa calmly moves out of range.
Barbossa moves into the clinch.
Roshi has a couple of punches blocked by Barbossa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbossa throws a head punch that misses.
Barbossa misses with some punches.
Barbossa lands with a light punch inside.
Barbossa stalling in the clinch but Roshi improves position.
Roshi wants to get back to striking at distance but Barbossa won't allow it.
Barbossa misses with the head strike.
Barbossa has a couple of punches blocked by Roshi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geoffrey Barbossa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Roshi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Barbossa throws a chopping leg kick but Roshi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Roshi avoids the head kick by Barbossa.
Roshi is looking to slow Barbossa down with leg kicks.
Roshi throws a shot from downtown. Barbossa moves away and avoids it.
Roshi thows a leg kick but Barbossa checks it
and Barbossa counters with a nice leg kick.
Barbossa misses with a low kick as Roshi jumps back.
Barbossa dips to his left and cracks Roshi with an uppercut!
Roshi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barbossa's hands.
Barbossa throws a chopping leg kick but Roshi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barbossa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roshi throws a low kick but Barbossa moves out of range easily.
Barbossa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Roshi is looking to chop away at Barbossa's legs.
Barbossa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barbossa works the jab nicely.
Barbossa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barbossa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbossa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Roshi.
Barbossa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Roshi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Roshi blocks a head kick by Barbossa.
Roshi is looking to chop away at Barbossa's legs.
Roshi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barbossa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Roshi moves out of range as Barbossa throws a body kick.
Roshi looks for the body kick but Barbossa saw that one coming.
Roshi connects with an inside leg kick.
Barbossa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Roshi throws a body kick that misses.
Barbossa tries to land a leg kick but Roshi saw it coming and moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Barbossa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Barbossa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Roshi misses with a low kick as Barbossa jumps back.
Barbossa is looking to chop away at Roshi's legs.
Roshi throws a head kick that Barbossa semi-blocks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roshi misses with a low kick.
Roshi takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Master Roshi has been cut.
A low kick from Roshi misses
and Barbossa counters with a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Barbossa misses
and Roshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roshi tries to work over Barbossa's front leg with a kick but Barbossa checks it.
Barbossa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roshi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barbossa checks a leg kick.
Barbossa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Barbossa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barbossa throws a push kick but Roshi slaps the foot to one side.
Barbossa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbossa.
Barbossa misses with a wild body shot.
Roshi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barbossa misses with an uppercut.
A bone on bone clash there as Barbossa blocks the leg kick.
Roshi is looking to chop away at Barbossa's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbossa scores with a head kick. Roshi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Geoffrey Barbossa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barbossa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barbossa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barbossa tries a quick counter leg kick but Roshi is wise to it.
Barbossa checks a low kick from Roshi.
Barbossa dodges the punch combination from Roshi.
Barbossa follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Roshi looks to throw a body kick
and Roshi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roshi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Roshi moves out of range of the body kick from Barbossa.
Barbossa throws a body shot but no joy.
Roshi throws a sloppy head kick and Barbossa moves out of range easily.
Barbossa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Roshi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Barbossa throws a leg kick which misses Roshi's front leg but catches the back leg as Roshi tries to avoid it.
Roshi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Roshi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbossa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A bone on bone clash there as Barbossa blocks the leg kick.
Barbossa misses with a low kick.
Barbossa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body kick there by Roshi.
Roshi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Barbossa throws the kick towards the body but Roshi avoids it.
Barbossa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roshi throws a push kick but Barbossa slaps the foot to one side.
Roshi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barbossa checks it well.
Roshi tries to work over Barbossa's front leg with a kick but Barbossa checks it.
A little jabbing left from Barbossa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barbossa moves out of range of the body kick.
Barbossa moves out of range of the body kick from Roshi.
Barbossa throws out a leg kick but Roshi moves out of range and Barbossa only half commits.
Roshi 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Geoffrey Barbossa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Master Roshi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Barbossa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Roshi lands with a right hand.
Barbossa throws a leg kick but Roshi moved away.
Roshi thows a leg kick but Barbossa checks it
and Barbossa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Barbossa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barbossa throws a low kick but Roshi avoids it.
Barbossa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Roshi.
Barbossa connects with an inside leg kick.
Roshi throws a front kick aimed at Barbossa's knee but Barbossa avoids it well.
Roshi tries to work over Barbossa's front leg with a kick but Barbossa checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roshi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Roshi swinging wildly here.
Barbossa throws a leg kick but Roshi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jab by Roshi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roshi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Barbossa backs up against the cage.
Barbossa is looking to score with low kicks.
Barbossa throws a leg kick but Roshi moved away.
Barbossa pushes Roshi away with a front kick.
Roshi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Roshi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Barbossa throws out a leg kick but Roshi moves out of range and Barbossa only half commits.
Barbossa throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Roshi wants to land a leg kick but Barbossa is out of range.
Roshi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Roshi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Roshi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barbossa misses with an uppercut. Roshi saw that one coming.
Roshi moves away from the strike by Barbossa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbossa avoids a kick to the body.
Roshi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Barbossa replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Roshi blocks it well.
Roshi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barbossa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbossa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A clash of legs there as Roshi blocks the low kick.
Barbossa is looking to chop away at Roshi's legs.
Barbossa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barbossa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barbossa looks to clinch
and Roshi counters with a thumping low kick.
Roshi throws a leg kick but Barbossa checks it.
Barbossa scores with a head kick.
Roshi throws a solid leg kick but Barbossa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Roshi.
Barbossa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Roshi throws a front kick that sends Barbossa stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbossa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Roshi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Roshi throws a leg kick but Barbossa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Barbossa is looking to clinch but Roshi is avoiding it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Roshi.
Barbossa checks a leg kick nicely.
Barbossa feints and then cracks Roshi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Roshi down.
Roshi tries to score with a low kick but Barbossa moves his leg out of the way.
Barbossa blocks a head kick by Roshi.
Barbossa throws out a counter right but Roshi avoids it with no problem.
Roshi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barbossa just misses with a punch to the body.
Roshi misses with a leg kick
and Barbossa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barbossa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Roshi momentarily.
Barbossa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Roshi circles away quickly and effectively.
Barbossa moves out of range of the body kick.
Barbossa appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Roshi misses
and Barbossa counters with a good low kick that Roshi was not able to check.
Roshi throws a front kick aimed at Barbossa's knee but Barbossa avoids it well.
Barbossa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Barbossa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbossa is looking to slow Roshi down with leg kicks.
Roshi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barbossa counters with a left to the body.
Barbossa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Roshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Roshi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barbossa's sensitive parts.
No joy there for Barbossa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Roshi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Roshi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barbossa.
Barbossa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barbossa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Roshi misses with the body kick
and Barbossa finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geoffrey Barbossa really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Master Roshi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Barbossa throws out a leg kick but Roshi moves out of range and Barbossa only half commits.
Barbossa feints and then cracks Roshi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Roshi down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Barbossa, right into the meat.
A clash of legs there as Roshi blocks the low kick.
Roshi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Roshi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barbossa checks it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barbossa! But no joy.
Roshi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barbossa misses with a low kick as Roshi jumps back.
Roshi throws a low kick, looking for Barbossa's leg but Barbossa calmly moves out of range.
Roshi misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbossa moves away.
Roshi throws a solid leg kick but Barbossa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Roshi.
Barbossa scores with a spinning back kick!
A low kick from Roshi is predictable there
and Barbossa counters with a good low kick that Roshi was not able to check.
Barbossa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roshi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbossa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Roshi wants to land a leg kick but Barbossa is out of range.
Barbossa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Roshi. That did some damage!
Barbossa throws a front kick that sends Roshi stumbling back into the cage.
Barbossa throws a sloppy head kick and Roshi moves out of range easily.
Barbossa lands with a nice body punch.
Barbossa connects with a single shot there.
Barbossa throws a lazy right hand but Roshi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Roshi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Roshi misses with a looping left.
Roshi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barbossa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roshi avoids the head kick by Barbossa.
Barbossa scoring well with a low kick there.
Roshi throws a solid leg kick but Barbossa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Roshi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roshi defending well as Barbossa loads up on a big left hand.
Roshi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Barbossa avoids it.
Barbossa blocks a leg kick.
It seemed like Barbossa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barbossa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barbossa works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roshi throws a body kick that misses.
Barbossa throws a head kick that half lands.
Roshi throws a head kick but Barbossa moves out of range.
Roshi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Barbossa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barbossa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Roshi is out of range.
Roshi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barbossa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Barbossa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Roshi.
Roshi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barbossa throws out a counter right but Roshi avoids it with no problem.
Barbossa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roshi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbossa throws a body shot but no joy.
Roshi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barbossa can pounce on him.
Barbossa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barbossa is looking to clinch.
Roshi throws a leg kick but Barbossa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Barbossa scores with a four punch combination!
Barbossa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barbossa blocks a low kick nicely.
Roshi scores with a head kick.
Barbossa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barbossa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Barbossa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Roshi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barbossa.
Barbossa takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roshi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Barbossa 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 Roshi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Roshi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Barbossa blocks a leg kick.
Barbossa misses with a straight left.
Roshi throws a counter high kick but Barbossa was just alert enough to avoid it.
Roshi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barbossa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Barbossa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Barbossa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Roshi with a body shot.
Roshi throws a leg kick but Barbossa checks it.
Roshi swings for the body but Barbossa moves out of range.
Roshi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Barbossa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Roshi throws a body kick that misses
and Barbossa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick from Barbossa is predictable there
and Roshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body kick there by Barbossa.
Roshi throws a front kick aimed at Barbossa's knee but Barbossa avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geoffrey Barbossa dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Master Roshi'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. This is the final round!
Roshi tries to land a body kick
enabling Barbossa to counter with a crisp jab.
Roshi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barbossa jabs at Roshi's body.
Good work by Barbossa as he checks the leg kick.
Barbossa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barbossa throws a front kick that sends Roshi stumbling back into the cage.
Roshi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barbossa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Roshi throws a body kick that misses.
Barbossa misses with a body kick.
Roshi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Barbossa slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbossa wants to clinch up but Roshi keeps it at a distance.
Barbossa scores with a jab. Roshi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Roshi misses with a low kick.
Barbossa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Roshi's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roshi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barbossa counters with a one-two to the body.
Roshi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Roshi looks for the body kick but Barbossa saw that one coming.
Roshi throws a low kick but Barbossa moves out of range easily.
Barbossa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barbossa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barbossa scores with a three punch combo!
Barbossa checks a low kick from Roshi.
Good work by Barbossa as he checks the leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Barbossa. That snapped Roshi's head back.
Barbossa is looking to slow Roshi down with leg kicks.
Good shot there by Barbossa.
Some bone on bone action there as Barbossa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Roshi blocks a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbossa moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbossa connects with a leg kick. Roshi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Roshi misses with a few strikes there.
Roshi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barbossa.
Barbossa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barbossa blocks a low kick nicely.
Barbossa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barbossa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Roshi misses with a low kick.
Roshi throws a push kick but Barbossa slaps the foot to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barbossa! But no joy.
Roshi misses with a low kick as Barbossa jumps back.
Roshi throws a sloppy head kick
and Roshi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roshi lands a jab to the head.
Roshi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Barbossa is looking to clinch.
Roshi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roshi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Barbossa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barbossa connects with a right hand. Roshi shakes it off.
Barbossa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roshi.
Roshi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Roshi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barbossa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Roshi's head backwards.
Barbossa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barbossa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barbossa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Roshi. Roshi obviously looking to wear him down.
Barbossa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barbossa. That's going to slow Roshi down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Barbossa, right into the meat.
Roshi throws a leg kick but Barbossa checks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Roshi checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbossa connects with an inside leg kick.
Barbossa throws a head kick but Roshi moves out of range.
Roshi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Barbossa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Barbossa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Barbossa, right into the meat.
Roshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbossa checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barbossa! But no joy.
Barbossa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Roshi counters with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbossa throws a body kick that misses.
Barbossa throws a hook but Roshi blocks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barbossa.
Roshi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Roshi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barbossa. That did some damage!
Master Roshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barbossa misses with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Geoffrey Barbossa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barbossa 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 46:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geoffrey Barbossa!
Geoffrey Barbossa is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Geoffrey Barbossa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Master Roshi was interviewed post fight and said 'You.. Haven't won. Your dark dreams will never come true. Somehow, someone will succeed where I failed. Until that day, live in fear. You will fall.'.
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