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DUEL#63 Ibaka vs Lannister PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Larken Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fredrik Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rose comes to the cage accompanied by The Lion. Fredriksson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rob Bailey & The Hustle Standard - BEAST. Larken Rose could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fredrik Fredriksson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Larken Rose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fredrik Fredriksson!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Alyssa Summers and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rose jabs Fredriksson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rose moves into the clinch.
Rose misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fredriksson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fredriksson lands a left hand.
Rose throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fredriksson.
We've been hearing reports that Rose has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fredriksson lands a right hand.
Rose misses with a punch on the inside.
Rose throws a head punch that misses.
Fredriksson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fredriksson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fredriksson throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Larken Rose has been cut.
Fredriksson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Rose sprawling to the canvas! Rose rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Fredriksson finish him?!
Rose is rocked!
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!
Rose tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fredriksson counters with a huge right that knocks Rose out cold! Fredriksson is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fredrik Fredriksson!
Fredrik Fredriksson gave a mention to Sin City Allstars in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ali Pasha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
24 - 17 - 2, fighting out of New York, Ali Pasha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bruce Banner!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banner lands with an overhand left.
Banner tries to clinch there but Pasha circles away.
Banner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pasha gets tackled into the cage by Banner. Banner maintains the clinch.
We've been informed that Banner 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.
Pasha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Banner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pasha's elbow.
Banner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Banner is stalling here.
Banner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pasha blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pasha.
Banner trying to control the position but instead, Pasha has worked for underhooks and has pushed Banner into the cage.
Banner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pasha avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pasha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Banner misses with the head strike.
Banner struggles to land a body shot inside as Pasha controls his hands.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pasha as Banner tries to tie him up.
Banner struggles to land a body shot inside as Pasha controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pasha avoids the elbow strike from Banner, against the cage.
Banner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pasha is leaning against Banner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Banner lands with a right to the head.
Banner looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pasha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pasha blocks an elbow strike from Banner.
Banner takes a shot to the head.
Pasha blocks the elbow strike.
Banner gets underhooks to prevent Pasha's takedown attempt.
Banner lands an elbow inside that Pasha shrugs off.
Banner content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pasha misses with a punch on the inside.
Banner throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice elbow from Banner.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Pasha fails to land.
Pasha jumps guard but Banner stands there with Pasha around his waist. Pasha gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner lands a damaging elbow.
Banner lands an elbow that stopped Pasha in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Banner throws an elbow but misses.
Banner lands a nice elbow.
Banner blocks an uppercut.
Banner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pasha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Banner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Banner fails to land.
Banner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pasha backwards.
Banner pushes off an throws an elbow but Pasha leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short right from Pasha.
Pasha jumps guard and drags Banner to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pasha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Banner is one step ahead there.
Banner trying to control but Pasha is working from the bottom.
Banner wanted to stand there but Pasha had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pasha keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.
Pasha looking for a sweep. Not yet Pasha, not yet.
Banner trying to control but Pasha is working from the bottom.
Banner forces his way into half guard.
Banner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pasha keeps working.
Banner is working for a submission of some sort.
Banner wants to control but Pasha is keeping him busy.
Banner looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pasha is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Banner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Banner's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pasha is hanging on to Banner's back as he tries to escape.
Pasha has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Banner has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Banner is trying to break free.
Pasha tightening his grip on Banner, looking for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pasha is not going to allow Banner to sit and survive in this position.
Banner wants to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bruce Banner will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Banner tries to clinch up but Pasha circles away and keeps his distance.
Pasha is looking for a counter combo.
Bruce Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banner takes the fight into the clinch.
Bruce Banner seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pasha being controlled against the cage.
Pasha has a couple of punches blocked by Banner.
Nice body punch from Pasha - that landed with a thud.
Banner effectively controlling the action here.
Pasha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Banner lands a nice elbow.
Pasha blocks an elbow strike.
Pasha misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner blocking some punches.
Banner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pasha's defenses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Banner.
Banner is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pasha throws a punch but it's blocked by Banner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pasha digs a right hand into Banner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Banner's gas tank.
Banner digs a right hand into Pasha's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pasha's gas tank.
Pasha lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pasha blocks the elbow strike.
Pasha dodges an elbow strike from Banner.
Pasha tries a body shot but Banner blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pasha lands a nice shot to the body.
Banner lands an elbow just above Pasha 's eye.
Banner stalling in the clinch but Pasha improves position.
Pasha lands an uppercut.
Pasha lands a shoulder strike.
Pasha throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Banner - that landed with a thud.
Pasha throws a head punch that misses.
Banner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pasha blocks an elbow strike from Banner.
Pasha prevents a body shot from Banner.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pasha.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Banner misses with a knee strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pasha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Banner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pasha blocks it with crossed arms.
Banner misses with an elbow over the top.
Banner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pasha avoids the elbow strike from Banner, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Banner.
Pasha blocks an elbow strike from Banner.
Pasha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pasha pushes Banner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pasha drags the fight down to the ground.
Pasha working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pasha is on top in guard.
Ali Pasha overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pasha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banner is keeping the position for now.
Banner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pasha wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving.
Banner looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pasha passes into side control.
Banner is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Pasha has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Banner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pasha trying to control the position but Banner is working away.
Pasha is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Banner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pasha is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Banner has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pasha off and has taken his back!
Banner working for the choke.
Pasha is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Pasha's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Pasha rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Banner is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Banner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pasha doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Banner.
Banner prevents Pasha from improving his position.
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 Ali Pasha will probably get the nod.
That's time! 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.
Banner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pasha looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Banner doesn't manage to clinch there - Pasha circles away.
It looked like Pasha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Banner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Banner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pasha.
Banner tries to clinch
and Pasha counters with a right hand to the body.
Pasha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Banner scores with a spinning back kick!
Banner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pasha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Banner tries to clinch but Pasha moves out of range.
Banner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pasha circles away from the clinch attempt
and Banner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pasha has a couple of punches blocked by Banner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pasha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Banner's elbow.
Banner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pasha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pasha takes an elbow to the temple.
Pasha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Banner lands an elbow that stopped Pasha in his tracks for a moment.
Banner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pasha misses with some punches.
Banner lands an elbow that stopped Pasha in his tracks for a moment.
Banner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pasha's defenses.
Pasha jumps guard but Banner stands there with Pasha around his waist. Pasha gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Banner lands a damaging elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Banner just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pasha's brow.
Banner pushes off an throws an elbow but Pasha leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Banner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Banner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banner prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner throws an elbow that misses.
Banner is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pasha misses with a punch on the inside.
Pasha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Banner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pasha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Banner.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Banner working Pasha over with knees to the body.
Pasha drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Banner gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ali Pasha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banner has Pasha pressed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Banner throws an elbow but misses.
Pasha misses with some punches.
Banner misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Banner throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right from Pasha on the inside.
Banner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Banner tries to land a knee to the head but Pasha blocks with his arms.
Pasha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pasha dodges an elbow strike from Banner.
Banner lands a body shot.
Banner misses with a punch to the body.
Pasha takes an elbow to the temple.
Banner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pasha blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters up against the cage, Banner throws an elbow but misses.
A short right from Pasha.
Pasha can't find room to land a body shot as Banner controls the action.
Pasha works on Banner's body with a couple of short punches.
Pasha lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pasha working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banner lands an elbow inside that Pasha shrugs off.
Pasha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pasha lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Banner throws an elbow but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Banner.
Banner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pasha's elbow.
Pasha avoids the elbow strike from Banner, against the cage.
Banner landing knees to the head.
Pasha misses with some punches.
Pasha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Pasha scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pasha is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Banner is defending well.
Pasha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Banner is rocked!
Banner blocking some punches.
Banner is still on wobbly legs! Can Pasha finish him?
Pasha jumps guard but Banner stands there with Pasha around his waist. Pasha gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Banner seems to have recovered his senses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Banner.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bruce Banner.
I think Banner 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Banner!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bruce Banner waved his t-shirt featuring My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`)'s logo in front of the cameras.
Ali Pasha was interviewed post fight and said 'He was the better fighter tonight. But I will be back and kick his ASS again. Idiots'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Martin Clinton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Persecutioned (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Martin Clinton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johny Persecutioned!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Persecutioned throws a good cross that connects.
Persecutioned smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Persecutioned throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Persecutioned keeps the fight on the outside.
Persecutioned tries to score a power double leg takedown but Clinton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Persecutioned somewhat.
Clinton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Clinton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clinton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Persecutioned.
Clinton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Persecutioned fails to land with a series of punches.
Persecutioned keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clinton closes the distance and pushes Persecutioned back into the cage.
Persecutioned breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johny Persecutioned seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clinton wants to clinch up but Persecutioned keeps it at a distance.
Persecutioned avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Persecutioned looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Clinton tries to close the distance and clinch but Persecutioned swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Persecutioned circles away from the clinch attempt.
Martin Clinton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clinton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Clinton throws an elbow that misses.
Persecutioned goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Persecutioned lands an elbow just above Clinton 's eye.
Persecutioned blocks the elbow strike.
Persecutioned throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Clintons head.
Clinton stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Persecutioned's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Persecutioned avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Persecutioned avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Persecutioned shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Persecutioned landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Persecutioned throwing shots but Clinton is blocking nicely.
Persecutioned sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Clinton defending well though.
Persecutioned winds up and cracks Clinton with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Clinton on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Clinton tries to get out of the position.
Clinton has one foot on Persecutioned's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Clinton wants to clinch.
Persecutioned lands a jab-cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Clinton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Persecutioned shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Clinton as he avoids it easily.
Martin Clinton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johny Persecutioned.
Persecutioned lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Clinton tries to close the distance and clinch but Persecutioned swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Persecutioned lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Clinton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Persecutioned paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Clinton takes one to the side of the head.
Clinton moves to clinch but Persecutioned breaks away
letting Persecutioned counter with a right hand.
Clinton is rocked!
Clinton gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Clinton tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Persecutioned is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Clinton buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Clinton!! Clinton is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Persecutioned throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johny Persecutioned!
Johny Persecutioned seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Head Coach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fredrik Stenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fredrik Stenberg has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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164 lbs
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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
22 - 12 - 3, fighting out of London, Head Coach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fredrik Stenberg!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, David Schapiro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coach moves out of range as Stenberg strikes.
Stenberg takes one on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Stenberg misses the target.
Head Coach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coach uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stenberg.
Coach takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Coach displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stenberg throws out the jab.
Coach displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stenberg throws out the jab.
Coach 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.
Coach blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coach misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Stenberg to counter with a crisp jab.
Stenberg throws a hook but Coach avoids it easily.
Stenberg gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Coach connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coach misses with a straight right.
Stenberg moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Coach misses with a head kick.
Stenberg missing with a left hand there. Coach was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab, jab by Coach - just one landing.
Stenberg cracks a nice hook into Coach's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Stenberg.
Coach ducks under a wild hook from Stenberg.
Stenberg looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Coach!
Stenberg lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coach struggling a bit here.
Stenberg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stenberg in side control, throwing shots but Coach defends.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coach wants to control but Stenberg postures up.
Stenberg is working to tighten his grip on Coach's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Coach has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Stenberg is really squeezing tight and eventually Coach passes out! Stenberg breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Fredrik Stenberg!
Fredrik Stenberg managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Amped Performance, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lapu Lapu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard B Riddick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lapu Lapu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard B Riddick!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lapu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Good leg kick by Lapu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lapu throws a push kick but Riddick slaps the foot to one side.
Lapu moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRiddick.
Good standup being displayed there by Lapu as he connects with a hook.
Lapu scores with a nice strike.
Riddick throws a body punch but Lapu moves out of range.
Riddick rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lapu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Riddick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lapu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Riddick checks a leg kick.
Lapu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lapu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lapu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Riddick goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Lapu Lapu has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Riddick.
Lapu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Urban Achievers in the buildup to the fight.
Riddick lands a head kick!
Riddick throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Lapu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Riddick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lapu is looking to counter punch.
Lapu connects with a nice looking jab.
Lapu tries to land a front kick but Riddick steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapu misses with a straight right.
Riddick looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lapu ducks under a wild hook from Riddick.
Lapu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lapu with a hook.
A big right from Lapu misses.
Lapu swings for the body but Riddick moves out of range.
Lapu throws a leg kick but Riddick sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Riddick gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Riddick being controlled against the cage.
Lapu breaks from the clinch.
Lapu throws a body punch but Riddick moves out of range.
Riddick takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lapu throws out a loose jab but Riddick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lapu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lapu misses the shot to the body.
Riddick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lapu tries to land a front kick but Riddick steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Riddick moves out of range of the body kick.
Lapu misses with a wild body shot.
Lapu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riddick misses with a head kick.
Lapu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Lapu.
Lapu moves out of range of the body kick.
Lapu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice body kick there by Lapu.
Riddick misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Riddick misses its intended target.
Lapu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lapu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riddick manages to avoid it.
Riddick avoids the body shot from Lapu.
Lapu tries to work over Riddick's front leg with a kick but Riddick checks it.
Riddick throws the left hand but Lapu avoids the punch easily.
Lapu throws a nice inside leg kick.
That kick from Lapu tenderised Riddick's leg. Riddick is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapu ducks under a wild hook from Riddick.
A swing and a miss from Lapu.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lapu.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Riddick! But no joy.
Lapu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Lapu misses its intended target.
Lapu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Riddick's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lapu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Riddick scrambles back to his feet.
Riddick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lapu swings for the body but Riddick moves out of range.
Riddick flicks out a counter leg kick but Lapu steps away.
Riddick swings for the body but Lapu moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Riddick.
Riddick moves away from the strike by Lapu.
Lapu ducks under a wild hook from Riddick.
Riddick changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Riddick.
Donk. Lapu catches Riddick right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riddick throws a push kick but Lapu slaps the foot to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lapu scoring well with a low kick there.
Riddick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Riddick misses with an uppercut. Lapu saw that one coming.
Riddick turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lapu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jab, jab by Lapu - just one landing.
Riddick throws a front kick that sends Lapu stumbling back into the cage.
Riddick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lapu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Riddick.
Riddick checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lapu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lapu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Riddick throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lapu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riddick throws a right hand that misses
and Lapu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lapu scores with a leg kick.
Riddick goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lapu moves out of range as Riddick strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lapu Lapu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lapu Lapu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lapu throws the kick towards the body but Riddick avoids it.
Riddick misses with a head kick.
Riddick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lapu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lapu throws a leg kick which misses Riddick's front leg but catches the back leg as Riddick tries to avoid it.
Lapu misses with a lunging right hand
and Riddick counters with a nice kick to the body.
Riddick misses with a head kick.
Good exchange - Riddick coming out on top.
Lapu connects with an inside leg kick.
Lapu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lapu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lapu avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riddick turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Riddick tries a low kick but Lapu avoids it.
Lapu half committed to a counter leg kick.
Riddick throws a push kick but Lapu slaps the foot to one side.
Riddick lands with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lapu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Riddick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapu throws a low kick but Riddick avoids it.
Riddick avoids a kick to the body.
Riddick with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lapu to score with a decent uppercut.
Lapu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Riddick's hands.
Lapu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lapu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Riddick's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Riddick checks a leg kick.
Riddick throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lapu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Riddick is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lapu lands with a shot to the body.
Lapu misses with a body kick.
Riddick counters with a body kick.
Riddick lands a nice hook to Lapu's body. Lapu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lapu lands with a straight right. Riddick didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lapu throws the left hand but Riddick avoids the punch easily.
Lapu moves away from the strike by Riddick.
Lapu tried to counter with a leg kick but Riddick avoided it.
Lapu throws a body shot but no joy.
Riddick lands a nice looking body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lapu misses with an uppercut.
Riddick misses with a kick to the body.
Riddick has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lapu.
Lapu throws a right hand that misses
and Riddick counters with a nice kick to the body.
Riddick lands a nice looking body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Riddick fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lapu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lapu looks for the body kick but Riddick saw that one coming.
Riddick shapes to counter with a head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Riddick.
Riddick takes one on the button.
Lapu avoids a kick to the body.
Riddick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lapu will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Riddick.
Lapu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lapu lands with a cross.
Riddick throws a shot from downtown. Lapu moves away and avoids it.
Riddick looks to land a body kick but Lapu moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddick staying out of range there.
Lapu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Riddick tries to clinch
and Lapu counters with a solid body kick.
Riddick lands with a hook. Lapu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lapu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riddick moves away.
Nice shot lands for Lapu.
Lapu lands a really nice looking cross but Riddick seems unphased.
Riddick bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lapu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Riddick takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lapu misses with a low kick.
Riddick pushes Lapu away with a front kick.
Riddick throws a head kick that misses.
Riddick has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riddick lands a jab to Lapu's midsection.
An inside leg kick lands from Riddick.
Riddick staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lapu jabs at Riddick's body.
Lapu Lapu is winning the standup battle so far.
Riddick takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lapu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A combination from Riddick does no damage.
Riddick misses with a low kick.
A big left from Lapu misses.
Lapu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Riddick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Riddick moves in looking to clinch but Lapu pushes him off.
Riddick takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Riddick tries to move into range but Lapu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Riddick scores with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lapu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Riddick lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Riddick ducks under a wild hook from Lapu.
Lapu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
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 Lapu Lapu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lapu Lapu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lapu scores with a nice body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Riddick.
Riddick throws a shot to the body.
Lapu throws a body kick that misses.
Lapu works the jab nicely.
Lapu throws a lazy right hand but Riddick sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lapu wants to land a leg kick but Riddick is out of range.
Riddick appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A big left from Riddick misses.
As Riddick backs away, Lapu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Lapu.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lapu.
Riddick misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lapu lands a nice looking body kick.
Lapu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Riddick.
Lapu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lapu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Riddick checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Riddick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lapu misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lapu tries to land a leg kick but Riddick saw it coming and moves away.
Lapu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Riddick.
Lapu misses with a hook. Riddick ducked under it nicely.
Riddick fakes the leg kick and cracks Lapu in the body.
Lapu misses with the body kick
and Riddick counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Riddick scores with a spinning back kick!
Lapu steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Riddick. That one must have hurt.
Riddick throws a big shot that misses.
Good leg kick by Riddick there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Riddick is looking to slow Lapu down with leg kicks.
Riddick throws a head kick but Lapu moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lapu. Riddick shrugs it off though.
Riddick moves out of range of the body kick.
Lapu moves out of range of the body kick.
Lapu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddick misses with a head kick.
Riddick takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lapu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riddick manages to avoid it.
Riddick defending well as Lapu loads up on a big left hand.
Nice straight punches there by Riddick. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Riddick.
Lapu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Riddick's hands.
A leg kick checked by Riddick.
Riddick tries a head kick but it misses.
Riddick throws a lazy uppercut
and Lapu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Riddick takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A slow jab from Riddick misses its intended target.
Lapu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lapu avoids the head kick by Riddick.
Lapu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riddick manages to avoid it.
Lapu is looking to score with low kicks.
Riddick blocks the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Riddick misses with a lunging right hand
letting Lapu counter with a right hand.
Lapu connects with a solid leg kick.
Lapu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lapu throws out a loose jab but Riddick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Riddick gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lapu.
Lapu scores with a sloppy right hand. Riddick should have avoided that one.
Lapu Lapu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Riddick stalks Lapu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lapu's face. Lapu staggers backwards, shaken.
Lapu misses with a leg kick.
Riddick throws a hook but Lapu blocks it.
Lapu half committed to a counter leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lapu.
Riddick throws a sloppy head kick and Lapu moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riddick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lapu.
Lapu misses with an uppercut.
Lapu tries to score with a low kick but Riddick moves his leg out of the way.
A little jabbing left from Riddick on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Richard B Riddick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riddick tries to clinch but Lapu moves out of range.
Riddick misses with the body kick
and Lapu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lapu lands a leg kick that knocks Riddick off balance momentarily.
Lapu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lapu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Riddick looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Riddick throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lapu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Riddick takes a jab right on the kisser.
Riddick displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Riddick swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lapu counters with a low kick, right behind Riddick 's knee.
A head kick misses from Riddick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lapu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Riddick doesn't seem bothered though.
Lapu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riddick.
Lapu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Riddick has time to react.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lapu Lapu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lapu, 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lapu Lapu!
During a confident post fight interview, Lapu Lapu 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 Gracie Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ove Sundberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gracie Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ove Sundberg!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sundberg. Allen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sundberg misses with a series of wild punches.
A big left from Sundberg misses.
Sundberg stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A chopping leg kick lands by Allen.
Sundberg lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sundberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Allen throws a big shot that misses.
Allen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sundberg walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sundberg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ove Sundberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sundberg throws a push kick but Allen slaps the foot to one side.
Sundberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Allen.
Allen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sundberg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Allen looks to land a left hand but Sundberg moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Allen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Allen gets caught napping as Sundberg dives in and scores a takedown. Allen manages to retain guard.
Sundberg trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Allen holds on and takes a little breather.
Allen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sundberg postures up in Allen's guard and throws a big left but Allen blocks it.
Sundberg throws a big right hand that misses.
Sundberg stands up over Allen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Allen has momentary wrist control but Sundberg slips an elbow through the middle.
Sundberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sundberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Allen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sundberg trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sundberg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sundberg throwing strikes from guard but Allen blocks nicely.
Allen keeping moving, preventing Sundberg from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Allen throws an overhand right that lands on Sundberg's shoulder, as Sundberg tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Allen misses.
Sundberg misses with a shot to the body
and Allen counters by clinching up.
Sundberg tries a body shot but Allen blocks it.
Allen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sundberg backwards.
Sundberg lands a left hand.
Sundberg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sundberg misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Allen lands with a left to the head.
Allen misses with some punches.
Allen misses with a body punch.
Sundberg is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Allen to keep the fight standing.
Allen blocks a body shot from Sundberg.
Sundberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sundberg takes a shot to the head.
Sundberg is trying to maintain a safe position but Allen gets an underhook and turns Sundberg into the cage.
Allen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Allen tries to work over Sundberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sundberg jumps guard.
Allen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Allen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sundberg, who protects the arm well.
Sundberg can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sundberg tries to improve position but can't.
Sundberg manages to get back to half guard.
Allen wants to get back to his feet.
Allen controlling the action here.
Sundberg wants to control but Allen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ove Sundberg will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sundberg drives through with a takedown into Allen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Allen controls Sundberg momentarily but Sundberg frees himself.
Sundberg preventing the sweep.
Allen is trying to control the position but Sundberg postures up.
Allen is pulling down on Sundberg's head. It's preventing any offense from Sundberg, at least for the moment.
Sundberg postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ove Sundberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sundberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sundberg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sundberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Allen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Allen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sundberg.
Sundberg stopping the sweep attempt from Allen.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sundberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sundberg throws a shot to the body.
Sundberg misses the shot to the body.
Sundberg takes a swing at Allen's ribcage but misses.
Sundberg misses with a jab to the body
and Allen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sundberg shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Allen as he avoids it easily.
Sundberg thuds a left hand into Allen's body.
Allen is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sundberg's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Allen darts in and clinches Sundberg up against the cage.
Allen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen pushes Sundberg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sundberg wants to break free but Allen has control.
A short left from Allen.
Sundberg taking a breather.
Allen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Allen lands a nice uppercut.
Allen misses with a punch on the inside.
Allen can't find room to land a body shot as Sundberg controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Allen.
Allen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Allen.
Sundberg misses with a body punch.
I was talking to Allen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Allen stalling in the clinch but Sundberg improves position.
Allen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Allen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sundberg.
Sundberg is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Allen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sundberg.
Sundberg looking to slow down the pace here.
Sundberg scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sundberg lands a shoulder strike.
Sundberg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Allen is leaning against Sundberg and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Allen lands with a short shot to the head.
Sundberg blocks a body shot from Allen.
Allen blocks an uppercut.
Allen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Allen tries to work over Sundberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sundberg misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Allen.
Sundberg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sundberg - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sundberg lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Allen as Sundberg tries to tie him up.
Gracie Allen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Allen can't find room to land a body shot as Sundberg controls the action.
Sundberg tries to pull guard but Allen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gracie Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ove Sundberg.
Sundberg tries to pull guard but Allen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Allen tries to work over Sundberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sundberg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Allen avoids it.
Sundberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Allen.
Sundberg will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Allen up against the cage.
Sundberg will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Allen up against the cage.
Sundberg is trying to pull guard but Allen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sundberg.
Sundberg breaks from the clinch.
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 Gracie Allen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Sundberg connects with a body shot.
Sundberg throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sundberg lands a head shot.
Allen throws a hook but Sundberg avoids it easily.
Sundberg looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sundberg misses with a right hand
and Allen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sundberg's knee momentarily.
Allen lands a left and a right that send Sundberg crashing to the mat, dazed. Allen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Sundberg is rocked!
Allen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sundberg looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sundberg is still on wobbly legs! Can Allen finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allen is looking to clinch but Sundberg is avoiding it.
Sundberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Allen moves away.
Allen lands with a right hand.
Sundberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sundberg takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice defenses there by Allen.
Sundberg misses the shot to the body.
Allen drives through and clinches with Sundberg against the cage.
Nice body punch from Allen.
Sundberg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Allen digs a right hand underneath Sundberg's ribcage. Sundberg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Allen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sundberg seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen lands a shoulder strike.
Allen scores with a shot to the side of Sundberg's head.
Allen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Allen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Allen lands a hook that snaps the head of Sundberg backwards.
Allen loads up on a right hand - it lands flush and knocks Sundberg senseless! What a punch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gracie Allen!
A victorious Gracie Allen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lukas Hanak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Axl Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hanak comes to the cage accompanied by Alien Ant Farm - Smooth Criminal. Rose has chosen You Could Be Mine as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Lukas Hanak!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Axl Rose!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanak scores with a nice head shot.
Hanak throws a big shot that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hanak.
Hanak darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hanak throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rose counters with a leg kick.
Rose throws a body punch but Hanak moves out of range.
Hanak takes a swing at Rose's ribcage but misses.
Hanak goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hanak ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rose turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hanak misses with a wild body shot.
Hanak looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from Hanak.
Hanak throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hanak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rose.
Rose's corner calls for a 1-2. Rose obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rose tries to work over Hanak's front leg with a kick but Hanak checks it.
Hanak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rose swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hanak throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanak looks to throw the jab but Rose is out of range.
Hanak throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hanak throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rose connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hanak tries to clinch but Rose is having none of it.
Rose on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hanak. Hanak obviously looking to wear him down.
Rose scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rose on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hanak. Hanak obviously looking to wear him down.
No joy there for Rose, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rose is looking to chop away at Hanak's legs.
Hanak throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hanak with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rose lands with an overhand left.
Hanak works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
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!
Hanak fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rose takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rose scores with a hook to the body. Hanak takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanak fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hanak throws a right hand that Rose ducks under and follows up with a left that Rose also avoids with ease.
A little jabbing left from Rose on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That kick from Hanak tenderised Rose's leg. Rose is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rose blocks a leg kick.
Rose on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hanak throws a lazy right hand but Rose sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hanak connects with a crisp jab.
Rose changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lukas Hanak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rose scores with the left hand. Hanak knows he should have avoided that one.
Rose cracks Hanak with an open hand slap.
Rose misses with a looping right.
Rose takes a swing at Hanak's ribcage but misses.
Hanak connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rose momentarily.
Rose uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hanak.
Rose appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hanak.
Hanak scores with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanak darts in and clinches Rose up against the cage.
Rose is leaning against Hanak and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rose misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hanak misses with a punch on the inside.
Rose lands with a right to the head.
Rose lands with a light punch inside.
Hanak tries to work over Rose's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rose pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rose ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanak moves away.
Hanak looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hanak misses with a body kick.
And Rose tries to counter it with a takedown but Hanak pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rose moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hanak is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hanak lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rose at a distance.
A low kick from Hanak misses
and Rose counters with a stiff right hand.
Hanak lands with an uppercut that bounces Rose off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rose is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hanak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rose.
Nice straight punches there by Hanak. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hanak.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanak digs a good body shot into Rose's ribs.
Rose misses with a low kick.
Rose throws a right hand that Hanak ducks under and follows up with a left that Hanak also avoids with ease.
Hanak checks a leg kick nicely.
Rose's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hanak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rose now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rose throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hanak throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hanak rushes Rose and presses him up against the cage.
Rose working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rose.
Hanak throws a head punch that misses.
Rose misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rose misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rose has had enough of the clinch but Hanak keeps him there for the moment.
A short uppercut from Hanak.
Hanak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rose goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hanak throws a punch but it's blocked by Rose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukas Hanak 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.
Hanak tries to clinch but Rose moves out of range.
Hanak misses with a kick to the body
and Rose counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hanak!
Hanak is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rose is controlling him well.
Rose thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rose trying to control the action but Hanak is working from the bottom.
Rose is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose is trying to get an arm triangle but Hanak is defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hanak stops Rose from passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rose wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hanak, who protects the arm well.
Hanak is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rose asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hanak might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rose goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hanak has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rose but great work by Hanak.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanak is looking to take a break and control but Rose is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rose is trying to control Hanak's posture but Hanak avoids it.
You can see the frustration on Rose's face as Hanak controls the position.
Hanak wants to control but Rose is keeping him busy.
Rose manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanak looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rose is trying to work for a kimura but Hanak is defending well.
Rose controlling the pace.
Rose is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hanak has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rose is working for a submission of some sort.
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.
Rose wants to take a breather but Hanak is having none of it.
Rose is working for a kimura but Hanak is defending it quite comfortably.
Well, if Rose is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanak is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Axl Rose 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.
Hanak lands a nice hook to Rose's body. Rose takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lukas Hanak is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Hanak misses the target.
Hanak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rose thinks about the counter body kick.
Hanak goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hanak moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hanak throws a poor cross that misses
and Rose counters with a left to the body.
Hanak goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hanak tries to clinch but Rose moves out of range.
Hanak backing away here, and Rose unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hanak 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.
Hanak fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rose swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose misses with a looping right.
As Rose tries to get set, Hanak tries to push him back and clinch up but Rose manages to avoid the attempt.
Rose on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hanak. Hanak obviously looking to wear him down.
Rose misses with a leg kick.
Rose blocks a low kick nicely.
Rose looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanak is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanak throws a front kick that sends Rose stumbling back into the cage.
Hanak lands with a good body shot.
Rose takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hanak scoring well with a low kick there.
Hanak throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hanak moves out of range of the strikes.
Hanak is looking to counter with a body kick.
Hanak turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hanak throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hanak avoids the body shot from Rose.
Hanak misses with a straight right.
Hanak misses with a low kick.
Hanak scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rose doesn't seem bothered though.
Hanak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rose was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hanak scores with a hook.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hanak.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanak chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hanak.
Rose looks to throw the jab but Hanak is out of range.
Hanak misses with a body kick.
Hanak misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hanak scores with a three punch combo!
Hanak tries to score with a low kick but Rose moves his leg out of the way.
Hanak lunges at Rose with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rose's hand.
Hanak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hanak fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hanak throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rose.
Rose throws out a counter right but Hanak avoids it with no problem.
Rose fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hanak has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rose dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hanak checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hanak needs to keep his hands up - Rose had a free shot at his head there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanak is looking to slow Rose down with leg kicks.
Hanak closes the distance but Rose moves to the side
and Rose counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rose throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hanak here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Rose uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanak.
Rose drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A low kick from Hanak is predictable there
and Rose counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rose scoring well with a low kick there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanak. Rose does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hanak connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hanak lands with a cross.
Rose on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rose scores with the left hand. Hanak knows he should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rose checks a leg kick nicely.
Hanak misses with an uppercut. Rose saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hanak feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Roses jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hanak scores with a decent looking hook.
Hanak connects with an inside leg kick.
Rose ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanak moves away.
Rose lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rose needs to keep his hands up - Hanak had a free shot at his head there.
Rose throws a low kick but Hanak moves out of range easily.
Hanak lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rose throws a jab when Hanak was well out of range.
Rose swings for the body but Hanak moves out of range.
Hanak tries to clinch up.
Hanak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That kick from Hanak tenderised Rose's leg. Rose is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hanak thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukas Hanak clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rose moves out of range as Hanak strikes.
Hanak just misses with a punch to the body.
Rose feints a counter leg kick.
Hanak throws an overhand right that lands on Rose's shoulder, as Rose tries to avoid the shot.
Hanak lands a front kick.
Hanak throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hanak throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hanak lands with a right hand.
Rose misses with a looping right.
Rose has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A jab from Hanak finds it's way through Rose's defenses.
Rose has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hanak tries to land a body kick
and Hanak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hanak wants to land a leg kick but Rose is out of range.
Hanak is looking to land body kicks.
Hanak defending well as Rose loads up on a big left hand.
Rose takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanak feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rose's calf.
Hanak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rose swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A left lands for Hanak.
Rose attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hanak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rose can do to turn this around?
Hanak fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Hanak.
Rose lands with an uppercut that bounces Hanak off the cage and back into range.
Hanak fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rose.
Hanak thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rose if he has to take too many more of those.
Hanak drives through and clinches with Rose against the cage.
Rose blocks an uppercut.
Hanak lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rose goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanak.
Rose wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hanak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanak misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanak has a couple of punches blocked by Rose.
Rose lands with a left to the head.
Rose misses with the head strike.
Rose breaks the clinch.
Rose misses with a hook. Hanak ducked under it nicely.
Hanak avoids the body shot from Rose.
Hanak with a nice cross.
Hanak has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hanak struggles to land a body shot inside as Rose controls his hands.
Rose goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hanak is working Rose over against the cage.
Rose working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rose's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hanak working aggressively here.
Rose swings wildly with an uppercut but Hanak uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Hanak fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanak lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rose or not.
Rose lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rose misses with a punch on the inside.
Rose prevents a body shot from Hanak.
A head punch on the inside from Hanak fails to land.
Lukas Hanak has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hanak prevents a body shot from Rose.
Rose doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Rose.
Hanak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hanak blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hanak lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hanak stalling in the clinch but Rose improves position.
Rose lands with a left to the head.
Rose breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hanak throws a push kick but Rose slaps the foot to one side.
Rose looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hanak wants to clinch up but Rose keeps it at a distance.
Rose takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rose was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanak.
Hanak takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hanak doesn't manage to clinch there - Rose circles away.
Hanak throws a leg kick
and Rose makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rose throws a hook to the side of Hanak's head but Hanak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rose misses with a looping right.
Hanak checks a leg kick.
Good shot there by Hanak.
Hanak moves away from the strike by Rose.
As Rose tries to get set, Hanak tries to push him back and clinch up but Rose manages to avoid the attempt.
Hanak has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rose.
Hanak throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good standup being displayed there by Hanak as he connects with a hook.
Hanak ducks under a wild hook from Rose.
Hanak lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukas Hanak had his way with Axl Rose in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Rose connects with a solid leg kick.
Rose has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hanak.
Hanak fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rose is out of range.
Hanak on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hanak has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rose.
Hanak connects with an inside leg kick.
Rose uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanak.
Rose let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hanak throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rose takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hanak scores with a nice right hand.
Rose connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Rose.
Rose tries a quick counter leg kick but Hanak is wise to it.
Rose checks a low kick from Hanak.
Hanak tries to clinch but Rose moves out of range.
Hanak catches Rose with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rose throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose looks to land a combination but Hanak avoids it well.
Hanak loads up on a big right hand but Rose slips the punch.
Good leg kick by Rose there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
An inside leg kick lands from Hanak.
Rose takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rose moves out of range as Hanak throws a body kick.
Rose ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rose swings for the body but Hanak moves out of range.
Rose looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rose misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rose throws out a loose jab but Hanak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanak throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rose on the side of the head.
Hanak cracks Rose with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rose throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hanak counters with a nice leg kick.
Axl Rose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose throws a low kick but Hanak avoids it.
Hanak clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanak gets through Rose's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hanak misses with a punch on the inside.
Rose is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hanak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Hanak.
Rose lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hanak lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rose blocking some punches.
Rose breaks from the clinch.
Hanak throws the left hand but Rose avoids the punch easily.
Hanak bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hanak fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hanak moves into the clinch.
Rose tries to work over Hanak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lukas Hanak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanak.
Hanak blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rose throws a head punch that misses.
Hanak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rose throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanak.
Rose throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanak.
Hanak blocks an uppercut.
Rose working aggressively here.
Rose tries to break free but Hanak pushes him back against the cage.
Rose scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hanak blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rose blocking some punches.
Rose goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hanak misses with a body punch.
Rose is trying to break free.
Rose tries to throw a body punch but Hanak avoids it by throwing Rose back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rose throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Hanak on the inside.
Hanak stalling the fight.
Rose misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanak.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lukas Hanak.
I think Hanak 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 49:46
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lukas Hanak!
Lukas Hanak retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Lukas Hanak thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Serge Ibaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrion Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lannister has chosen Justin by Korn as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Serge Ibaka!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyrion Lannister!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lannister closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lannister can't find room to land a body shot as Ibaka controls the action.
Ibaka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lannister backwards.
We've been informed that Lannister 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.
Ibaka is pressed up against the cage. Lannister has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ibaka down to the mat. Ibaka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lannister goes for a double leg but Ibaka avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ibaka continues to drive forward.
Ibaka is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lannister.
Ibaka blocks the body kick.
Ibaka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Lannister counter with a right hand.
Ibaka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lannister tries to clinch up.
Ibaka misses with a looping left.
Lannister doesn't manage to clinch there - Ibaka circles away.
Lannister connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lannister moves in looking to clinch but Ibaka pushes him off.
Ibaka loads up on a big right hand but Lannister slips the punch.
Despite the aggression on Lannister's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lannister clinches with his opponent.
Ibaka misses with some punches.
Lannister working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Ibaka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister tries to throw a body punch but Ibaka avoids it by throwing Lannister back against the cage.
Ibaka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ibaka has a couple of punches blocked by Lannister.
Lannister struggles to land a body shot inside as Ibaka controls his hands.
Lannister is pushing Ibaka up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ibaka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ibaka moves into the clinch.
Lannister blocks an uppercut.
Ibaka breaks from the clinch.
Ibaka feints a jab promting Lannister to slip. Ibaka then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lannister slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lannister moves to clinch but Ibaka breaks away
and Ibaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lannister tries to clinch but Ibaka moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lannister.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lannister throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lannister throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ibaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lannister changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ibaka looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lannister wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ibaka, who protects the arm well.
Lannister looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lannister is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ibaka is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ibaka on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ibaka tries to get out of the position.
Lannister trying to control the action but Ibaka is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lannister looks up at the clock and then as Ibaka takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lannister smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Lannister wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ibaka keeps working.
Ibaka is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lannister's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ibaka blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lannister.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lannister is nestled in close to Ibaka, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lannister is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ibaka sees it coming and defends easily.
Lannister throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lannister prevents Ibaka from improving his position.
Lannister trying to advance position but Ibaka counters by regaining guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibaka pulls Lannister in close to his closed guard and prevents Lannister from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lannister throws a big right hand that misses.
Lannister preventing the sweep.
Lannister trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ibaka is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at England Fight Club MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Lannister throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ibaka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ibaka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lannister is one step ahead there.
Lannister scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tyrion Lannister will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ibaka tries to clinch there but Lannister circles away.
Tyrion Lannister is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ibaka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lannister swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lannister throws a looping overhand right but Ibaka ducks down to avoid it.
Lannister tries to clinch
and Ibaka counters with a right hand to the body.
Lannister moves into the clinch.
Ibaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lannister misses with a punch on the inside.
Ibaka misses with a punch to the body.
Lannister lands an uppercut.
Ibaka lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lannister presses Ibaka against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ibaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ibaka lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Ibaka.
Lannister throws a head punch that misses.
Serge Ibaka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lannister lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ibaka keeps the fight on the outside.
Lannister lands a body shot.
Ibaka paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ibaka throws out a loose jab but Lannister uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lannister throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ibaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lannister swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lannister gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Ibaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Lannister swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lannister swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ibaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ibaka throws a hook to the side of Lannister's head but Lannister sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lannister moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ibaka digs a good hook to Lannister's body.
Tyrion Lannister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lannister swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ibaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Ibaka throws a right and a left that Lannister avoids nicely.
Ibaka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Despite the aggression on Lannister's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lannister scores with a jab to the head.
Lannister uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ibaka.
Lannister ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ibaka moves away.
Ibaka throwing a counter right hand but Lannister manages to avoid it.
Lannister tries for a takedown but Ibaka circles away easily
and Ibaka counters with a straight right hand.
Lannister throws a lazy head kick
and Ibaka counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lannister on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ibaka is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ibaka moves out of range of the body kick from Lannister.
Lannister walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lannister throws a right and a left that Ibaka avoids nicely.
A slow jab from Ibaka misses its intended target.
Lannister looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lannister looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lannister wants to clinch.
Lannister is looking to clinch but Ibaka is avoiding it.
Lannister wants to clinch.
Lannister throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ibaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lannister misses with a jab to the body
and Ibaka counters with a straight right hand.
Lannister with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ibaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Serge Ibaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrion Lannister.
Lannister wants to clinch but Ibaka slips to the side
and Ibaka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lannister misses the shot to the body.
Lannister walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibaka takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ibaka fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lannister on the side of the head.
Ibaka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lannister's head.
Serge Ibaka is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Ibaka throws a series of punches but Lannister moves out of range.
Ibaka looks to land a combination. Lannister sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ibaka lands a nice shot that snaps Lannister's head back.
Lannister tries to clinch but Ibaka is having none of it.
Lannister shoots in looking for a takedown but Ibaka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lannister's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ibaka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lannister can do to turn this around?
Lannister is looking to clinch.
Lannister misses with a hook. Ibaka ducked under it nicely.
Lannister tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ibaka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ibaka appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A cross from Ibaka lands.
Lannister swings widly with a right hand
and Ibaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ibaka misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serge Ibaka dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A jab from Lannister misses.
Lannister goes for a double leg but Ibaka avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ibaka continues to drive forward.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lannister misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ibaka gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lannister.
Lannister wants a takedown but no success here.
Serge Ibaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrion Lannister.
Ibaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lannister wants to clinch but Ibaka slips to the side
and Ibaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibaka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lannister throws a shot to the body.
Lannister drives through with a takedown into Ibaka's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ibaka pulls Lannister in close to prevent any damage.
Ibaka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lannister is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister looking to pass the guard.
Lannister with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lannister trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ibaka has control of Lannister's left arm, preventing Lannister from doing any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ibaka working a defensive guard here.
Tyrion Lannister has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lannister is looking to work some ground and pound but Ibaka has wrist control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lannister shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ibaka lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lannister throws an off balance right hand
and Ibaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lannister.
Ibaka lands a jab to Lannister's midsection.
Lannister throws a hook but Ibaka blocks it.
Lannister moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lannister rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ibaka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lannister misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lannister misses with a hook
and Ibaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lannister throws a shot from downtown. Ibaka moves away and avoids it.
Ibaka falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lannister counters with a straight right hand.
Lannister closes the distance and pushes Ibaka back into the cage.
Ibaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lannister pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lannister takes a shot to the head.
Ibaka scores with a hook to the body.
Lannister breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ibaka misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloppy strikes from Lannister. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibaka clinches up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Ibaka.
Lannister takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ibaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Lannister.
Ibaka breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lannister misses with a wild body shot.
Nice cross by Ibaka.
Jab, jab by Ibaka - just one landing.
Ibaka scores with a nice head shot.
Ibaka throws a combination. Lannister tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ibaka throws a series of punches but Lannister moves out of range.
Lannister with a poor takedown
and Ibaka counters with a straight right hand.
Lannister misses with a shot to the body
and Ibaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lannister wants to clinch up but Ibaka keeps it at a distance.
Ibaka is looking to counter punch.
Lannister clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serge Ibaka clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A big left from Lannister misses.
Ibaka moves out of range of the body kick.
Ibaka moves away from the strike by Lannister.
Lannister throws a leg kick but Ibaka sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A big left from Ibaka misses.
Lannister throws a right and a left that Ibaka avoids nicely.
Lannister swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ibaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Ibaka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lannister drops his hands momentarily and Ibaka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lannister tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ibaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lannister fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lannister throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ibaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lannister lands with a nice combination. Ibaka backs away looking to recover.
Lannister throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lannister takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lannister connects with a leg kick. Ibaka looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lannister on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lannister throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lannister takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lannister is rocked!
Ibaka lands with a straight right. Lannister didn't see that one coming.
Lannister is still on wobbly legs! Can Ibaka finish him?
Lannister fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ibaka, pushing him back against the cage.
Ibaka leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ibaka can't find room to land a body shot as Lannister controls the action.
Ibaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lannister seems to have recovered his senses.
Ibaka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lannister darts in looking for a takedown but Ibaka gets double underhooks and turns Lannister into the cage.
Lannister has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lannister shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Ibaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Lannister is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lannister misses with a low kick.
Ibaka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lannister has time to react.
Lannister avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lannister dodges the punch combination from Ibaka.
Lannister looks for the body kick but Ibaka saw that one coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ibaka.
A combination from Ibaka does no damage.
Lannister tries to close the distance and clinch but Ibaka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lannister showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ibaka.
Lannister tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ibaka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lannister throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ibaka gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ibaka keeping moving, preventing Lannister from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lannister passes Ibaka's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lannister thows a huge punch but Ibaka dodges it nicely.
Lannister is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ibaka doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lannister.
Ibaka trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lannister prevents Ibaka from improving his position.
Lannister lands strikes from half guard.
Lannister working the head and body with strikes.
Ibaka tries to get to full guard but Lannister has control of the leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lannister connects with a nice short shot to Ibaka's temple.
Lannister is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ibaka sees it coming and defends easily.
Lannister lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ibaka keeping hold of Lannister's head, controlling as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serge Ibaka had his way with Tyrion Lannister in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lannister has Ibaka up against the cage in a clinch.
Lannister misses with some punches.
Lannister lands a takedown into guard.
Ibaka is pulling down on Lannister's head to control his posture.
Lannister trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lannister won't allow Ibaka to sweep him here.
Lannister pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ibaka is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lannister works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lannister throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ibaka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister is working for a submission of some sort.
Nice strikes from Lannister there.
Lannister is thwarting Ibaka's attempts to control the position.
Ibaka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lannister thows a huge punch but Ibaka dodges it nicely.
Ibaka taking some punishment here, with Lannister in his half guard.
Lannister tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ibaka knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lannister not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lannister is looking for submissions but instead, Ibaka has regained full guard.
Lannister distracts Ibaka with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lannister stands up over Ibaka, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lannister looking to pass the guard.
Ibaka lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lannister looking to control.
Lannister trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Serge Ibaka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lannister looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ibaka wants to pass the guard but Lannister is keeping the position.
Lannister has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ibaka wants to stand but Lannister is controlling his posture from full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
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.
Lannister looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ibaka is one step ahead there.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tyrion Lannister has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ibaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good work by Ibaka as he checks the leg kick.
Lannister swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lannister misses with an uppercut
enabling Ibaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Lannister fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibaka manages to avoid it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lannister scores with a nice head shot.
Ibaka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ibaka. That's going to slow Lannister down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrion Lannister comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ibaka 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 48:47
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 48:47
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serge Ibaka!
Serge Ibaka retains his bantamweight title!
Serge Ibaka took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Aspire Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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