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Syn 528 - Cataclysmic PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wiener Wacker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taiga Jim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taiga Jim told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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187 lbs
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189 lbs
7 - 6 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wiener Wacker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taiga Jim!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wacker pushes Jim up against the cage in a clinch.
Jim misses with the head strike.
Wacker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wacker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wacker is trying to trip Jim. He has hold of a leg but Jim is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Wacker persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wacker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jim pulls Wacker in close to his closed guard and prevents Wacker from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wacker is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wacker stands and throws Jim's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jim tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wacker is trying to move to mount but Jim reverses beautifully and ends up in Wacker's guard.
Wacker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jim controls the pace.
Let's hope that Jim has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Wacker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jim.
Jim controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jim trying to control the position from guard on top but Wacker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wacker wants to sweep here but Jim controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jim lands a couple of digs.
Jim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jim is looking to work some ground and pound but Wacker has wrist control.
Wacker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jim is one step ahead there.
Wacker working for a triangle but Jim defends it easily.
Wacker has momentary wrist control but Jim slips an elbow through the middle.
Wacker keeping moving, preventing Jim from controlling successfully.
Wacker looking for a guillotine here but Jim defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wacker working for a triangle but Jim defends it easily.
Wacker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wacker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jim can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wacker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jim seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wacker looking for a sweep. Not yet Wacker, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wacker can't keep his opponent in guard - Jim advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jim working over Wacker with some ground and pound. Wacker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jim is trying to control. Wacker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wacker wants to get back to full guard.
Jim slips a nice elbow through Wacker's hands, connecting with Wacker's forehead.
Jim scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wacker gets back to full guard.
Jim trying to control the position from guard on top but Wacker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jim avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wacker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Wiener Wacker will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jim swinging wildly here.
Jim throws out a loose jab but Wacker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jim throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wacker tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jim is in Wacker's guard.
Wacker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jim gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jim controlling from the top position.
Taiga Jim has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jim trying to control but Wacker is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wacker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jim controls the pace.
Jim lands a couple of digs.
Wacker looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jim preventing the sweep.
Jim trying to control the position from guard on top but Wacker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wacker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jim accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jim works over Wacker with some ground and pound from guard.
Jim must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wacker working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jim has passed into half guard!
Wacker regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jim trying to control but Wacker is working from the bottom.
Jim preventing the sweep.
Jim postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wacker wants to sweep here but Jim controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jim working some strikes from top position.
Wacker wants to sweep but no luck.
Wacker looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jim passes into half guard.
Jim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wacker keeps working.
Well, if Jim 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.
Jim landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wacker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jim lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jim is keen to just control but Wacker is a slippery customer.
Wacker trying to control here.
Jim working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jim is keen to just control but Wacker is a slippery customer.
Wacker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jim accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jim slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jim looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wacker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jim gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wacker looking for a guillotine here but Jim defends easily.
Wacker trying to keep a closed guard but Jim is proving a slippery customer.
Wacker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jim is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jim avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jim's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taiga Jim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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.
Jim swings for the body but Wacker moves out of range.
Jim closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wacker quickly recovers to half guard.
Wacker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wacker gets full guard.
Jim postures up and lands a big shot to Wacker's brow.
Wacker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jim stands up over Wacker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wacker throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jim uses it to pass to side control.
Wacker manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jim's best efforts.
Jim is trying to control. Wacker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jim is nestled in close to Wacker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jim trying to control from half guard but Wacker is working away.
Jim not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wacker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jim pulls his head out easily.
Jim with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wacker on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jim lands with a punch from half guard.
Wacker is refusing to be controlled, as Jim sits in half guard.
Jim slips a nice elbow through Wacker's hands, connecting with Wacker's forehead.
Wacker manages to get to full guard.
Jim lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wacker is looking for a triangle but Jim pushes his legs off easily.
Wacker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jim is on top in guard.
Wacker being controlled here, momentarily.
Wacker looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jim passes into half guard.
Jim working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wacker is looking for a sweep. Jim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jim stalling.
Jim trying to control the action but Wacker is working from the bottom.
Jim landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wacker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jim is working away from the top position though.
Ground and pound from Jim.
Wacker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jim stopping the sweep attempt from Wacker.
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.
Wacker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jim moves into full guard.
Wacker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jim is keeping the position for now.
Jim tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wacker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jim is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jim trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taiga Jim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jim 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taiga Jim!
After winning the bout, Taiga Jim 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pyryx Dall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyroil Smoochie Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dall kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Fuel and Fire. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
145 lbs
14 - 7 - 1 |
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33
148 lbs
28 - 26 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Pyryx Dall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyroil Smoochie Wallace!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smoochie Wallace throws a head kick but Dall moves out of range.
Tyroil Smoochie Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dall lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smoochie Wallace at a distance.
Smoochie Wallace pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smoochie Wallace loads up on a big right hand but Dall slips the punch.
Smoochie Wallace tries to bum rush Dall with a series of wild strikes but Dall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smoochie Wallace throws a head kick but Dall moves out of range.
Dall shoots in looking for a takedown. Smoochie Wallace tries to sprawl out of it but Dall keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smoochie Wallace manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a head kick.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a head kick.
Smoochie Wallace throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dall's head.
Smoochie Wallace throws a sloppy head kick and Dall moves out of range easily.
Smoochie Wallace throws a head kick that misses.
Dall appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Smoochie Wallace looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a head kick.
Dall misses with a wild body shot.
Dall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smoochie Wallace looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Smoochie Wallace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dall, right into the meat.
Dall lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall cracks Smoochie Wallace with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dall throws out a loose jab but Smoochie Wallace uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smoochie Wallace throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smoochie Wallace lands a really nice looking cross but Dall seems unphased.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dall throws a body punch but Smoochie Wallace moves out of range.
Dall lands with an overhand left.
Smoochie Wallace throws a sloppy head kick and Dall moves out of range easily.
Dall tries a head kick but it misses.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dall looks to land a body kick but Smoochie Wallace moved away.
Dall misses with a low kick.
Dall pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smoochie Wallace takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dall paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smoochie Wallace lands a slapping body shot.
Smoochie Wallace pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a head kick.
We've been hearing reports that Dall has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Smoochie Wallace lands a high kick!
Dall moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smoochie Wallace throws a head kick that Dall semi-blocks.
Dall explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a head kick.
Dall throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dall misses with a low kick.
Dall avoids the head kick by Smoochie Wallace.
Dall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Dall finds it's way through Smoochie Wallace's defenses.
Smoochie Wallace tries to bum rush Dall with a series of wild strikes but Dall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dall will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smoochie Wallace tries a head kick but it misses.
Dall just misses with a punch to the body.
Smoochie Wallace is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dall with a body shot.
Smoochie Wallace goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Pyryx Dall has been cut.
Smoochie Wallace throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dall takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dall thows a body kick. Smoochie Wallace tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A jab from Dall does it's job there.
Smoochie Wallace throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall tries to land a front kick but Smoochie Wallace steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smoochie Wallace throws a shot to the body.
Smoochie Wallace just misses with a punch to the body.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dall attempts a counter takedown but Smoochie Wallace avoids it well and moves away.
Smoochie Wallace throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Smoochie Wallace throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dall cracks Smoochie Wallace with an open hand slap.
Dall moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smoochie Wallace throws a sloppy head kick and Dall moves out of range easily.
Smoochie Wallace throws a lazy head kick
and Dall counters with a good low kick that Smoochie Wallace was not able to check.
Smoochie Wallace tries a head kick but it misses.
Smoochie Wallace throws a head kick but Dall moves out of range.
Dall pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smoochie Wallace throws out a counter right but Dall avoids it with no problem.
Smoochie Wallace lands the left hand.
Dall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick by Smoochie Wallace misses
and Dall counters with a body kick.
Smoochie Wallace looks winded!
Dall throws out a powerful jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dall misses the shot to the body.
Dall cracks the inside of Smoochie Wallace's front leg.
Smoochie Wallace goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Smoochie Wallace throws a head kick but Dall moves out of range.
Smoochie Wallace with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dall to score with a decent uppercut.
Dall defending well as Smoochie Wallace loads up on a big left hand.
Dall scores with a kick to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Smoochie Wallace.
Dall thuds his right hand into Smoochie Wallace's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smoochie Wallace doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dall gets the takedown into side control.
Dall is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smoochie Wallace is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dall has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Smoochie Wallace!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dall is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Smoochie Wallace can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Smoochie Wallace is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pyryx Dall will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pyryx Dall's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dall throws a body punch but Smoochie Wallace moves out of range.
Dall connects with a right hand. Smoochie Wallace shakes it off.
A swing and a miss from Dall.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dall. That's going to slow Smoochie Wallace down.
Smoochie Wallace swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dall scores with a sloppy right hand. Smoochie Wallace should have avoided that one.
Smoochie Wallace tries a head kick but it misses.
Smoochie Wallace throws a sloppy head kick
and Smoochie Wallace takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smoochie Wallace on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Smoochie Wallace with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dall to score with a decent uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Dall.
Smoochie Wallace's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smoochie Wallace swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smoochie Wallace tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dall feinted with a counter takedown.
Smoochie Wallace throws a sloppy head kick and Dall moves out of range easily.
Smoochie Wallace tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Smoochie Wallace.
Dall appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dall scores with a leg kick.
Smoochie Wallace throws a head kick but Dall moves out of range.
Smoochie Wallace is breathing heavily.
Jab by Dall.
Pyryx Dall is winning the standup battle so far.
Dall looks to land a right hand but Smoochie Wallace moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall lands a leg kick that knocks Smoochie Wallace off balance momentarily.
Smoochie Wallace takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smoochie Wallace throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab lands there for Dall.
Smoochie Wallace is rocked!
Smoochie Wallace throws a lazy head kick
and Dall counters with a takedown into side control.
Smoochie Wallace is still in real trouble! Can Dall finish him?
Dall advances nicely into full mount.
Smoochie Wallace tries to improve his position but instead Dall has taken his back!
Dall is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Smoochie Wallace is defending well though. Dall let's go of the attempt for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dall working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Smoochie Wallace seems to have recovered his senses.
Dall is hanging on to Smoochie Wallace's back as he tries to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smoochie Wallace preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dall.
Smoochie Wallace turns into Dall and is now in his guard.
Smoochie Wallace works over Dall with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smoochie Wallace can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smoochie Wallace doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smoochie Wallace manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smoochie Wallace lands a couple of digs.
Dall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smoochie Wallace with a nice head shot there.
Dall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smoochie Wallace.
Smoochie Wallace missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smoochie Wallace chips away with some ground and pound.
Dall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smoochie Wallace defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smoochie Wallace makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smoochie Wallace stopping the sweep attempt from Dall.
Dall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smoochie Wallace doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smoochie Wallace manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smoochie Wallace's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Smoochie Wallace postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smoochie Wallace lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smoochie Wallace connects with a couple of short punches.
Smoochie Wallace landing with the ground and pound.
Dall is rocked!
Dall has momentary wrist control but Smoochie Wallace slips an elbow through the middle.
Oh Dall is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smoochie Wallace arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Dall's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tyroil Smoochie Wallace!
Tyroil Smoochie Wallace thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samson Goldstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kristian Johansson (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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32
263 lbs
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285 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samson Goldstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kristian Johansson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johansson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johansson moves out of range of the body kick.
Johansson keeps the fight on the outside.
Goldstein tries to clinch there but Johansson circles away.
Goldstein checks a low kick from Johansson.
Goldstein throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Goldstein misses with a wild body shot.
Johansson punishes Goldstein's body with a nice straight punch.
Goldstein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goldstein misses with a body shot.
Johansson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson tests Goldstein's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Goldstein throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johansson throws a lazy right hand but Goldstein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johansson lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson moves into the clinch successfully.
Johansson pushes Goldstein back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goldstein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johansson misses with some punches.
Goldstein lands with a right to the head.
Johansson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johansson misses with the head strike.
Johansson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Johansson fails to land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Goldstein throws an elbow but misses.
Johansson misses with some punches.
Johansson misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johansson.
Johansson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johansson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goldstein shoots in for a double leg but Johansson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Goldstein moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A decent looking cross lands there for Goldstein.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Johansson connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Samson Goldstein has been cut.
Johansson throws a leg kick that misses.
Johansson wants to clinch.
A head kick misses from Goldstein.
Goldstein 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.
A countering left hand to the body from Johansson misses.
Johansson misses with a wild body shot.
Goldstein lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Goldstein misses the shot to the body.
Goldstein throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Kristian Johansson has been cut.
Johansson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice uppercut there from Johansson.
Goldstein shoots in but Johansson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein rushes Johansson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johansson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johansson misses with the head strike.
I was talking to Goldstein's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Goldstein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goldstein scores with a nice hook to the head.
Goldstein lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
Johansson tries to throw a body punch but Goldstein avoids it by throwing Johansson back against the cage.
Goldstein lands with a light punch inside.
Johansson tries a body shot but Goldstein blocks it.
Goldstein has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Johansson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samson Goldstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goldstein lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
Johansson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goldsteins head.
Goldstein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goldstein sizes up Johansson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Johansson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johansson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johansson misses with a wild combination.
Johansson misses with a looping right.
Johansson tries to land a front kick but Goldstein steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice cross by Johansson.
Johansson punishes Goldstein's body with a nice straight punch.
Johansson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Johansson duly obliges.
A good leg kick by Goldstein.
A swing and a miss from Goldstein.
Johansson moves out of range of the body kick.
The fighters circling - Johansson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Johansson misses.
Kristian Johansson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goldstein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johansson.
Johansson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Johansson tries to clinch up.
Goldstein changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristian Johansson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Goldstein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Johansson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goldstein tries to counter with a takedown but Johansson is quick to defend against it.
Goldstein feints and then cracks Johansson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johansson down.
Goldstein walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Johansson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Johansson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johansson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Goldstein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johansson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Goldstein looks to land a combination but Johansson avoids it well.
Goldstein clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johansson.
Johansson takes an elbow to the temple.
Goldstein tries a body shot but Johansson blocks it.
Johansson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Goldstein or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein blocking some punches.
Johansson lands a body shot.
Johansson working aggressively here.
Johansson works on Goldstein's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johansson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johansson tries to work over Goldstein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson lands a shot to the body.
Johansson lands a body punch.
Johansson scores with a shot to the side of Goldstein's head.
A short right from Johansson.
Johansson digs a right hand underneath Goldstein's ribcage. Goldstein let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johansson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kristian Johansson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Johansson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goldstein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johansson.
Johansson lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Johansson.
Johansson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Johansson lands with a short shot to the head.
Johansson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johansson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goldstein is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Johansson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Johansson lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goldstein.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johansson lands a shoulder strike.
Goldstein misses with the head strike.
Johansson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goldstein's elbow.
Johansson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goldstein backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johansson.
Johansson looking to slow down the pace here.
Johansson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johansson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johansson misses with the head strike.
Goldstein blocks a body shot from Johansson.
Johansson working aggressively here.
Johansson misses with a punch on the inside.
Goldstein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johansson lands with a light punch inside.
Johansson swings wildly with an uppercut but Goldstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johansson misses with some punches.
Goldstein pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Goldstein tries to throw a body punch but Johansson avoids it by throwing Goldstein back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johansson struggles to land a body shot inside as Goldstein controls his hands.
Johansson dodges an elbow strike from Goldstein.
Goldstein is trying to push Johansson away but Johansson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Johansson lands a hook that snaps the head of Goldstein backwards.
Goldstein prevents a body shot from Johansson.
Johansson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johansson has a couple of punches blocked by Goldstein.
Goldstein misses with a punch to the body.
Goldstein blocks an uppercut.
Johansson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goldstein working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Goldstein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johansson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Johansson misses with a straight right.
Goldstein falls off balance throwing a combination
and Johansson counters with a nice right hand that sends Goldstein toppling to the canvas! Goldstein scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Johansson finish him?!
Goldstein is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goldstein shoots in looking for a takedown. Johansson tries to sprawl out of it but Goldstein keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johansson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Oh Goldstein is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johansson weaves into range and cracks Goldstein right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Goldstein goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Johansson is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kristian Johansson!
A very excited looking Kristian Johansson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Castor Rollins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mateus Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Broke & Hungry . Castor Rollins has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Castor Rollins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Mateus Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rollins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rollins looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Gracie throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gracie shoots in and bounces Rollins off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gracie advances position into side control!
Rollins is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rollins wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rollins trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Rollins can't escape the position.
Rollins taking shots to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gracie prevents Rollins from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollins tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Gracie working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Gracie landing strikes, looking to finish!
We've been hearing good reports from Rollins's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gracie postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rollins looks a forlorn figure.
Rollins sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Rollins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rollins wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rollins is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie works his way into full mount!
Gracie pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Gracie with the ground and pound from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rollins is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Gracie scoring with strikes but Rollins is staying in there.
Gracie with a couple of short strikes.
Gracie scoring with strikes but Rollins is staying in there.
Rollins is in all sorts of trouble here.
A nice elbow there by Gracie.
Gracie working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Rollins is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rollins manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The strikes coming from Gracie are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is putting a hurting on Rollins here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gracie scoring with punches and elbows.
Gracie in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Rollins tries to improve position but can't.
Rollins taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rollins gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rollins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
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. Gracie connects with a nice short shot to Rollins's temple.
Rollins keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Gracie looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rollins with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gracie lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rollins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rollins.
Rollins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rollins scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rollins trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rollins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gracie is tightening it up a little... Rollins has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Rollins reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Rollins taps out! Nice BJJ there by Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mateus Gracie!
Mateus Gracie took some time post fight to say the following; 'Put that shit in one of your damn forum threads!! Gracie drops the mic and walks out of the cage....'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Escobarre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beast Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Escobarre comes into the arena with Xzibit- Alcoholic blaring out of the sound system. This should be a great matchup!
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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
21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pablo Escobarre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Beast Boy!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Boy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Escobarre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boy scores with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Boy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Boy looks to land a left hand but Escobarre moved out of range nicely.
Escobarre swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boy throws a hook but Escobarre blocks it.
Escobarre swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Escobarre moves away from the strike by Boy.
Escobarre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boy.
Escobarre throwing a counter right hand but Boy manages to avoid it.
Escobarre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boy.
Boy slips under a jab.
Escobarre misses with a hook to the body
and Boy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Escobarre moves out of range of the body kick from Boy.
Escobarre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobarre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boy throws out the jab.
Boy misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Escobarre rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Escobarre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Escobarre gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Boy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Escobarre.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boy.
Boy throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobarre.
Boy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Escobarre misses with some punches.
Boy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobarre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobarre takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobarre is working Boy over against the cage.
A body shot lands from Escobarre.
Escobarre avoiding damage as Boy throws knees to the body.
Escobarre lands a body shot in the clinch.
Escobarre looking for a takedown.
Escobarre makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobarre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boy lands a hook that snaps the head of Escobarre backwards.
Escobarre can't find room to land a body shot as Boy controls the action.
Escobarre is struggling to control the position.
Escobarre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boy blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boy.
Escobarre misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobarre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobarre pushes Boy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Escobarre makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Boy misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobarre lands with a left to the head.
Boy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Escobarre blocks it with crossed arms.
Boy is working Escobarre over against the cage.
Escobarre tries to work over Boy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobarre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escobarre lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boy can't find room to land a body shot as Escobarre controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Escobarre.
Escobarre scores with a hook to the body.
Boy looks winded!
Escobarre prevents a body shot from Boy.
Escobarre misses with a body punch.
Boy tries a body shot but Escobarre blocks it.
Escobarre wants the takedown. Boy is fighting it off but Escobarre persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Boy's guard against the cage.
Escobarre throwing strikes but missing.
Boy has his feet on Escobarre's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Boy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobarre.
Escobarre slips under a jab.
Boy connects with a leg kick. Escobarre looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Boy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobarre.
Escobarre feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Boys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!
Escobarre ducks under a wild hook from Boy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Boy misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Boy misses the target.
Escobarre scores with a nice strike.
Boy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Beast Boy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Boy misses.
Escobarre shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Boy is trying to stand back up but Escobarre is controlling him
Boy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Escobarre. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobarre trying to control the action but Boy is working from the bottom.
Escobarre stops Boy from getting back to his feet.
Escobarre working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beast Boy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Boy drops his hands momentarily and Escobarre takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Escobarre throws a body punch but Boy moves out of range.
Boy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Boy looks to land a right hand but Escobarre moved out of range.
Boy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Escobarre shoots in for a double leg but Boy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boy scores with a one two! Escobarre had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Pablo Escobarre has been cut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Escobarre throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boy on the side of the head.
Escobarre swings widly with a right hand
and Boy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobarre slips under a jab.
Escobarre missing with a left hand there. Boy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boy lands a head shot.
Boy connects with a looping right hand.
Escobarre looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Escobarre. Beautiful body shot.
Boy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Escobarre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boy throws out the jab.
Boy might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Escobarre throws a lazy right hand but Boy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boy connects with a right hand. Escobarre shakes it off.
Boy takes one to the chin there.
Boy misses with a left hand
and Escobarre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Escobarre scores with a hook to the body. Boy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Escobarre misses with a wild body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Escobarre checks a leg kick.
It looked like Escobarre wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Escobarre misses.
Boy takes a swing at Escobarre's ribcage but misses.
Boy throws out a loose jab but Escobarre uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Escobarre 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobarre tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Escobarre wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Escobarre has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Beast Boy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Escobarre scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Boy misses with a hook. Escobarre ducked under it nicely.
Escobarre catches Boy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Boy is rocked!
Escobarre lands an uppercut, right on the button! Boy tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pablo Escobarre!
A very excited looking Pablo Escobarre made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Coath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Friedrich Von Kuschelbär (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coath's entrance music is For Heavy Metal we will die!. A fine choice. Von Kuschelbär comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Erasure - Always kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Coath!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Friedrich Von Kuschelbär!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Kuschelbär avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Coath blocks a jab.
We've been told by Coath's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Coath takes a jab right on the kisser.
Von Kuschelbär has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Coath is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Coath missing with a left hand there. Von Kuschelbär was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chris Coath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coath checks the leg kick nicely there.
Coath darts in and clinches Von Kuschelbär up against the cage.
Von Kuschelbär lands a left hand that snaps the head of Coath backwards.
Von Kuschelbär tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coath tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coath lands a hook that snaps the head of Von Kuschelbär backwards.
Coath misses with some punches.
Coath has a couple of punches blocked by Von Kuschelbär.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coath lands a right hand that snaps the head of Von Kuschelbär backwards.
Coath throws a head punch that misses.
Von Kuschelbär tries a body shot but Coath blocks it.
Coath doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coath misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Coath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coath lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Von Kuschelbär backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Coath.
Von Kuschelbär tries to throw a body punch but Coath avoids it by throwing Von Kuschelbär back against the cage.
Coath tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Kuschelbär's elbow.
Coath misses with a body punch.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Kuschelbär.
Coath lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Von Kuschelbär backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Von Kuschelbär's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Coath.
Coath lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Coath misses with the head strike.
Coath tries a body shot but Von Kuschelbär blocks it.
A short right from Coath on the inside.
Coath misses with a body punch.
Coath misses with a punch on the inside.
Coath misses with a punch on the inside.
Coath throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Kuschelbär.
Von Kuschelbär misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coath doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coath lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coath misses with the head strike.
Von Kuschelbär misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Von Kuschelbär.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Coath.
Von Kuschelbär lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Coath backwards.
Coath swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Kuschelbär uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Kuschelbär tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coath's elbow.
Coath misses with some punches.
Coath lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a punch on the inside.
Coath misses with a punch on the inside.
Von Kuschelbär scores with a shoulder strike.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a punch to the body.
Von Kuschelbär goes for a takedown attempt but Coath pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Von Kuschelbär connects with a right hand. Coath shakes it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Kuschelbär walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Coath throws a lazy right hand but Von Kuschelbär sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a low kick.
Von Kuschelbär avoids the body shot from Coath.
Coath smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That kick from Coath tenderised Von Kuschelbär's leg. Von Kuschelbär is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab from Coath misses.
Von Kuschelbär flicks out a counter leg kick but Coath steps away.
Coath lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Von Kuschelbär circles away quickly and effectively.
Coath closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Coath scores with a nice short uppercut.
Von Kuschelbär lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Von Kuschelbär lands with a left to the head.
Coath tries a body shot but Von Kuschelbär blocks it.
Coath misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short body shot lands from Coath as the two fighters clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coath.
Von Kuschelbär scores with a shot to the side of Coath's head.
Nice body punch from Von Kuschelbär - that landed with a thud.
Von Kuschelbär lands with a right to the head.
Von Kuschelbär pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Coath dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Von Kuschelbär. That did some damage!
Coath misses with a series of wild punches.
Von Kuschelbär avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Coath keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Kuschelbär connects with a single shot there.
Nice shot by Coath.
Coath's jab looks to have found its range, popping Von Kuschelbär under the eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Von Kuschelbär.
Coath throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Coath walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Von Kuschelbär throws a shot from downtown. Coath moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Coath dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Coath wants to clinch.
Von Kuschelbär displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coath throws out the jab.
Coath walks into a stiff left hand from Von Kuschelbär.
Coath moves out of range of the body kick.
Coath moves in looking to clinch but Von Kuschelbär pushes him off.
Von Kuschelbär avoids the body shot from Coath.
Von Kuschelbär looks to throw the jab but Coath is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Coath. Beautiful body shot.
Coath steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Von Kuschelbär.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coath throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Kuschelbär.
Von Kuschelbär throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Coath throws a sloppy head kick and Von Kuschelbär moves out of range easily.
Von Kuschelbär was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Von Kuschelbär scores with a jab to the head.
Von Kuschelbär connects with a crisp jab.
Coath throws a push kick but Von Kuschelbär slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coath tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Von Kuschelbär scores with a body shot.
Friedrich Von Kuschelbär seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Coath clinches with his opponent.
Von Kuschelbär blocking some punches.
Coath swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Kuschelbär uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Kuschelbär tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coath's elbow.
Coath tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coath throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Kuschelbär.
Coath fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coath lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Coath.
Von Kuschelbär blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Kuschelbär blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coath working aggressively here.
Coath misses with a punch to the body.
Von Kuschelbär is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Kuschelbär breaks from the clinch.
Jab by Coath.
Von Kuschelbär works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Kuschelbär ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Von Kuschelbär bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Coath's head backwards.
Coath is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Von Kuschelbär can do to turn this around?
Coath ducks under a wild hook from Von Kuschelbär.
It looked like Coath wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Coath moves into the clinch.
Coath blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Coath on the inside.
Von Kuschelbär turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Von Kuschelbär manages to end up in side control.
Coath tries to buck Von Kuschelbär off but Von Kuschelbär is having none of it.
Coath sneaks back into half guard.
Von Kuschelbär missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Von Kuschelbär throwing shots but Coath is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coath is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Von Kuschelbär sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Coath defending well though.
Von Kuschelbär prevents Coath from improving his position.
Coath is pressing down on Von Kuschelbär's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Coath is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Von Kuschelbär pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Coath is keeping the position for now.
Von Kuschelbär landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Von Kuschelbär trying to control but Coath is working from the bottom.
Von Kuschelbär is in close to Coath's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Von Kuschelbär postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Coath bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Von Kuschelbär's guard.
Von Kuschelbär trying to keep a closed guard but Coath is proving a slippery customer.
Von Kuschelbär preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Von Kuschelbär is trying to control the position but Coath postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Friedrich Von Kuschelbär will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Von Kuschelbär misses with a few strikes there.
Von Kuschelbär throws a chopping leg kick but Coath manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a body shot.
Coath looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Von Kuschelbär.
Coath takes a swing at Von Kuschelbär's ribcage but misses.
Von Kuschelbär drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Coath defends it well.
Coath scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Coath misses with a looping left.
Coath staying out of range there.
Coath displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Von Kuschelbär throws out the jab.
Von Kuschelbär tries to land a front kick but Coath steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Kuschelbär uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Coath fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Von Kuschelbär.
Coath scores with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A leg kick checked by Von Kuschelbär.
Coath finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It seemed like Von Kuschelbär was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coath keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coath was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Von Kuschelbär cracks Coath with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Coath throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Von Kuschelbär dodges the punch combination from Coath.
Coath misses with a body shot.
Von Kuschelbär avoids the body shot from Coath.
Von Kuschelbär just misses with a punch to the body.
Von Kuschelbär 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.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Von Kuschelbär. Coath shrugs it off though.
Von Kuschelbär lands with an overhand left.
Von Kuschelbär bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Von Kuschelbär has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Von Kuschelbär takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Von Kuschelbär works the jab nicely.
Coath tries to clinch up.
Coath forces Von Kuschelbär back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right from Von Kuschelbär.
Coath prevents a body shot from Von Kuschelbär.
Von Kuschelbär wants a takedown.
A short right from Von Kuschelbär on the inside.
Coath goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coath misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Von Kuschelbär is working Coath over against the cage.
Coath tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Von Kuschelbär blocks an uppercut.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coath blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coath tries to work over Von Kuschelbär's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Von Kuschelbär is trying to trip Coath. He has hold of a leg but Coath is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Von Kuschelbär persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Von Kuschelbär won't allow Coath to sweep him here.
Coath looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coath lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Coath won't allow Von Kuschelbär to sweep him here.
Von Kuschelbär is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coath trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Kuschelbär is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coath works over Von Kuschelbär with some ground and pound from guard.
Von Kuschelbär looking to control.
Coath trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Kuschelbär is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Kuschelbär wants to sweep here but Coath controlling him for the moment.
Coath postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Coath trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Von Kuschelbär is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Friedrich Von Kuschelbär has got the better of the ground game so far.
Coath postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Friedrich Von Kuschelbär really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Coath lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Coath cracks Von Kuschelbär with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Coath has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Von Kuschelbär.
Von Kuschelbär bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Coath's head.
Coath lands with a cross.
Coath drops his hands momentarily and Von Kuschelbär takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Coath darts in and clinches Von Kuschelbär up against the cage.
Von Kuschelbär escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coath scoring well with a low kick there.
Coath jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Von Kuschelbär is trying to counter with his kicks.
Coath misses with a leg kick.
Coath misses with an uppercut
and Von Kuschelbär counters with a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Coath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coath tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Von Kuschelbär connects with a jab.
Coath tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Von Kuschelbär paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coath wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Coath lands with a good body shot.
Von Kuschelbär fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chris Coath is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Von Kuschelbär takes a kick to the side of the head.
Von Kuschelbär throws a nice inside leg kick.
Coath chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Von Kuschelbär avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Von Kuschelbär connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Coath tries to clinch but Von Kuschelbär moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Coath - that will leave a mark!
Coath thuds a left hand into Von Kuschelbär's body.
Coath moves out of range of the body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Coath ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Coath throws a leg kick which misses Von Kuschelbär's front leg but catches the back leg as Von Kuschelbär tries to avoid it.
Von Kuschelbär cracks Coath with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Kuschelbär looks to score with a jab to the body but Coath is just out of range.
Von Kuschelbär avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Von Kuschelbär tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Coath fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Kuschelbär manages to avoid it.
Von Kuschelbär appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Coath takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Von Kuschelbär takes a swing at Coath's ribcage but misses.
Von Kuschelbär getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Von Kuschelbär works Coath's body with a nice hook.
Von Kuschelbär's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Coath misses with an attempted mid kick.
And Von Kuschelbär tries to counter it with a takedown but Coath pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Von Kuschelbär throws a leg kick but Coath moved away.
Von Kuschelbär throws the left hand but Coath avoids the punch easily.
Coath wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Coath throws a hook but Von Kuschelbär avoids it easily.
Coath looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Coath throws a looping overhand right but Von Kuschelbär ducks down to avoid it.
Von Kuschelbär tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Coath is able to avoid easily.
Coath displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Von Kuschelbär throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coath connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Von Kuschelbär scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Coath doesn't seem bothered though.
Coath instigates a clinch.
Coath misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coath misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coath swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Kuschelbär uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coath goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chris Coath has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Von Kuschelbär lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Von Kuschelbär fails to land.
Coath lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Von Kuschelbär creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Von Kuschelbär blocking some punches.
Von Kuschelbär fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Coath.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Kuschelbär working aggressively here.
Coath misses with some punches.
Von Kuschelbär lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Kuschelbär pushes Coath back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Coath misses with a punch on the inside.
Coath lands a hook that snaps the head of Von Kuschelbär backwards.
Von Kuschelbär is trying to drag Coath to the mat but Coath just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nice body punch from Von Kuschelbär - that landed with a thud.
Von Kuschelbär prevents a body shot from Coath.
Coath struggles to land a body shot inside as Von Kuschelbär controls his hands.
Coath lands a shot to the body.
Von Kuschelbär wants a takedown.
Coath makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Coath fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Chris Coath will probably get the nod.
That's time! Coath's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Coath cracks Von Kuschelbär with a good jab.
Coath tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Coath tries to clinch but Von Kuschelbär is having none of it.
Von Kuschelbär feints the counter takedown.
Von Kuschelbär looks to land a left hand but Coath moved out of range nicely.
Coath connects with a looping right hand.
Coath will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Coath takes a swing at Von Kuschelbär's ribcage but misses.
Von Kuschelbär tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Von Kuschelbär looks for the body kick but Coath saw that one coming.
Coath swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Von Kuschelbär is looking to slow Coath down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coath lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Von Kuschelbär pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Coath back to the cage. Von Kuschelbär follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Coath moves into the clinch.
Von Kuschelbär lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coath misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coath misses with the head strike.
Coath misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coath gets underhooks to prevent Von Kuschelbär's takedown attempt.
Coath tries to throw a body punch but Von Kuschelbär avoids it by throwing Coath back against the cage.
Von Kuschelbär blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Kuschelbär wants a takedown but no success here.
Von Kuschelbär lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Coath swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coath misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Coath.
Von Kuschelbär wants to break free but Coath has control.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a body punch.
Coath scores with a shot to the side of Von Kuschelbär's head.
Coath tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coath lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Von Kuschelbär throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coaths head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coath misses with a hook from the clinch.
Von Kuschelbär blocks an uppercut.
Von Kuschelbär goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Von Kuschelbär works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Coath lands a body punch.
Von Kuschelbär cracks Coath with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coath tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Kuschelbär.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Kuschelbär.
Coath working aggressively here.
Coath working aggressively here.
Von Kuschelbär fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Von Kuschelbär's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Coath fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Von Kuschelbär, pushing him back against the cage.
Coath lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coath lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Coath blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coath blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coath misses with the head strike.
A short right from Coath.
Coath tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coath tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Kuschelbär's elbow.
Von Kuschelbär blocks a body shot from Coath.
Coath throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Kuschelbär.
Coath misses with a hook from the clinch.
Von Kuschelbär lands with a right to the head.
Coath blocks an uppercut.
Coath lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Von Kuschelbär wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Coath has him pressed against the cage.
Von Kuschelbär blocks an uppercut.
Von Kuschelbär can't find room to land a body shot as Coath controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Kuschelbär goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coath misses with a short punch on the inside.
Von Kuschelbär is trying to break the clinch but Coath has him pressed against the cage.
Von Kuschelbär scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Kuschelbär.
Coath lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coath lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Von Kuschelbär backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Coath.
Von Kuschelbär is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Coath tries to work over Von Kuschelbär's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Coath scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coath.
A nice right hand lands inside from Coath.
Von Kuschelbär blocks an uppercut.
Coath misses with the head strike.
Coath tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Von Kuschelbär blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Coath showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Coath 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 48:47
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Coath!
In his post fight interview, Chris Coath started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bull Hurley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mookie Blaylock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blaylock has chosen Alive as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bull Hurley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mookie Blaylock!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blaylock clinches up with Hurley and pushes him back against the cage.
Hurley blocking some punches.
Hurley lands with a short shot to the head.
Hurley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hurley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hurley struggles to land a body shot inside as Blaylock controls his hands.
Hurley missing with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Hurley.
Blaylock blocking some punches.
Hurley prevents a body shot from Blaylock.
Hurley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blaylock's elbow.
Hurley works on Blaylock's body with a couple of short punches.
Hurley lands a body shot.
We've been informed that Blaylock 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.
Hurley lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Mookie Blaylock has been cut.
Blaylock looks winded!
Hurley lands with a light punch inside.
Hurley misses with a punch to the body.
Blaylock swings wildly with an uppercut but Hurley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blaylock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hurley throws a push kick but Blaylock slaps the foot to one side.
Hurley throws a sloppy head kick and Blaylock moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blaylock rushes Hurley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Blaylock managing to block the knees to the body from Hurley.
Blaylock misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Blaylock.
Hurley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blaylock backwards.
Blaylock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hurley lands a body shot.
Blaylock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blaylock managing to block the knees to the body from Hurley.
Hurley landing knees to the head.
Blaylock misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Blaylock.
Hurley trying to land knees to the body.
Blaylock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blaylock.
Hurley lands a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Hurley.
Hurley tries to land knees in the clinch but Blaylock avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hurley breaks the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Blaylock. That snapped Hurley's head back.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hurley.
Blaylock looks to land a left hand but Hurley moved out of range nicely.
Blaylock fails to land with a series of punches.
Hurley quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hurley lets loose with a powerful body kick. Blaylock will feel that in the morning.
Hurley lands a nice looking body kick.
Hurley lands a nice looking body kick.
Hurley goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Blaylock takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hurley lands a body shot.
Hurley lands a nice shot to the body.
Hurley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hurley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hurley thuds his shin into the meat of Blaylock's side.
Hurley looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hurley sets himself, and Blaylock steps forward looking for the clinch! Hurley avoids it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurley lands a jab to Blaylock's midsection.
Blaylock sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hurley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hurley takes a swing at Blaylock's ribcage but misses.
Hurley looks to land a combination but Blaylock avoids it well.
Hurley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blaylock takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've been told by Hurley's head coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hurley.
Blaylock wants to counter the offense by Hurley and move into the clinch position.
Hurley throws a wild body kick that Blaylock sees coming a mile off.
Blaylock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Blaylock misses with a lunging right hand
and Hurley counters with a nice low kick that buckles Blaylock's knee momentarily.
Blaylock wants to clinch.
Hurley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurley throws a front kick that sends Blaylock stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hurley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blaylock manages to avoid it.
Blaylock tries to clinch up
and Hurley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Blaylock thinking.
Hurley thows a body kick. Blaylock tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hurley misses with a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hurley.
Hurley scores with a jab. Blaylock acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hurley drops Blaylock with a big left hand! Blaylock is injured, injured bad! Hurley jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bull Hurley!
Bull Hurley decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tito Hyde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taisto Perälä (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
26 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Tito Hyde!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Taisto Perälä!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perälä swings for the body but Hyde moves out of range.
Perälä takes one to the side of the head.
Perälä scores with a jab.
Perälä throws a solid leg kick but Hyde takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Perälä.
Hyde lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hyde looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hyde checks a leg kick.
Hyde swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Perälä on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hyde misses with an attempted mid kick.
And Perälä tries to counter it with a takedown but Hyde pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hyde throws a low kick but Perälä avoids it.
Hyde throws a front kick aimed at Perälä's knee but Perälä avoids it well.
Perälä feints a counter leg kick.
Hyde takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hyde fires out a quick counter leg kick but Perälä just manages to avoid it.
Perälä throws a leg kick but Hyde sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hyde looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Perälä swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A lazy body kick from Hyde
and Perälä makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyde throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Taisto Perälä has been cut.
Hyde just misses with a punch to the body.
Perälä motions for Hyde to come forward. Perälä throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hyde jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Perälä takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hyde fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hyde gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Perälä connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Perälä throws a body punch but Hyde moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Perälä lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hyde doesn't seem phased though.
Perälä digs a good body shot into Hyde's ribs.
Perälä checks a low kick from Hyde.
Perälä uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hyde.
Perälä checks the leg kick nicely there.
Perälä throws out a counter right but Hyde avoids it with no problem.
Hyde misses the shot to the body.
Perälä replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hyde blocks it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perälä looks for the body kick but Hyde saw that one coming.
Perälä just misses with a punch to the body.
Hyde wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perälä walks into a left hand.
Hyde lands with a good body shot.
Perälä scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hyde lands a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Perälä.
A nice leg kick lands there from Perälä.
A cross from Hyde lands.
Perälä throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perälä misses the jab.
Perälä scores with a hook.
Perälä lands with a thumping leg kick.
That kick from Perälä tenderised Hyde's leg. Hyde is trying to keep his angry face on.
Perälä takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jab by Perälä.
Perälä jabs Hyde to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyde throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Perälä 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.
Nice body punch from Perälä.
Hyde throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Perälä stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tito Hyde is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Perälä avoids the body shot from Hyde.
Hyde misses with a shot to the body
and Perälä makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hyde throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hyde swings for the body but Perälä moves out of range.
Hyde bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Perälä checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Perälä throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hyde counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Perälä uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hyde.
Hyde goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Perälä has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Perälä avoids a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyde throws a looping overhand right but Perälä ducks down to avoid it.
Hyde takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hyde loads up on a big right hand but Perälä slips the punch.
Hyde tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Perälä was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perälä scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Hyde blocks the leg kick.
Hyde checks the leg kick nicely there.
It looked like Hyde was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Perälä.
Hyde takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hyde looks to throw the jab but Perälä is out of range.
Perälä on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hyde misses with a double jab
and Perälä counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hyde tries a head kick but it misses.
Perälä lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Perälä takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tito Hyde will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Taisto Perälä's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Good leg kick by Perälä there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Perälä lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Perälä closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hyde circles away.
Perälä lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hyde is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hyde fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Perälä has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hyde throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Perälä.
Perälä misses with an uppercut
enabling Hyde to counter with a crisp jab.
That has opened up Taisto Perälä's cut even more.
Hyde drops his hands momentarily and Perälä takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Perälä lands with an uppercut that bounces Hyde off the cage and back into range.
Hyde misses with a body punch
and Perälä counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perälä ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Perälä throws a shot from downtown. Hyde moves away and avoids it.
Perälä listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big left from Perälä misses.
Hyde connects with a body shot that sends Perälä's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyde takes a swing at Perälä's ribcage but misses.
Perälä throws an overhand right that lands on Hyde's shoulder, as Hyde tries to avoid the shot.
Perälä scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Perälä throws a low kick but Hyde moves out of range easily.
A big left from Perälä misses.
Hyde checks a leg kick.
Hyde defending well as Perälä loads up on a big left hand.
Hyde bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Perälä moves out of range of the body kick.
Perälä fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hyde has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Perälä fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hyde manages to avoid it.
Taisto Perälä seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hyde checks a low kick from Perälä.
Perälä checks a leg kick.
Hyde thuds a left hand into Perälä's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Perälä tenderised Hyde's leg. Hyde is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hyde jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Perälä looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hyde misses with a kick to the body.
Hyde throws a head kick but Perälä moves out of range.
Hyde looks to land a right hand but Perälä moved out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick by Hyde misses
and Perälä counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Perälä takes one on the button.
Hyde throws a nice looking combination but Perälä bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hyde on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Perälä scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hyde throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Perälä loads up on a big right hand but Hyde slips the punch.
Perälä keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perälä scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyde scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hyde ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perälä moves away.
Perälä avoids the head kick by Hyde.
Hyde takes one to the side of the head.
Perälä clobbers Hyde with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hyde stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Perälä takes a swing at Hyde's ribcage but misses.
Hyde misses with a wild body shot.
Perälä connects with a solid leg kick.
Hyde lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hyde lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perälä takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Perälä lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hyde avoids the body shot from Perälä.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyde lands a nice hook to Perälä's body. Perälä takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hyde misses with a body kick.
Hyde connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Perälä's hands.
Hyde throws a sloppy head kick and Perälä moves out of range easily.
Perälä scores with a hook to the body. Hyde takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hyde stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Perälä.
Hyde looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hyde fakes the leg kick and cracks Perälä in the body.
Hyde dips to his left and cracks Perälä with an uppercut!
Perälä walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hyde checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hyde throws the left hand but Perälä avoids the punch easily.
Perälä checks a leg kick nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hyde lands a body shot.
Perälä throws a leg kick but Hyde sees it coming and checks it nicely.
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 Tito Hyde will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Taisto Perälä's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Perälä is looking to slow Hyde down with leg kicks.
Hyde walks into a stiff left hand from Perälä.
Hyde wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Perälä moves out of range of the body kick from Hyde.
Hyde throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hyde looks to land a combination but Perälä avoids it well.
Hyde swings for the body but Perälä moves out of range.
Hyde is looking to wear down Perälä with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Perälä looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hyde throws a lazy right hand but Perälä sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick misses from Hyde.
Perälä looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyde just misses with a punch to the body.
Hyde tests Perälä's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Perälä tried to score with a low kick but Hyde checks it.
Hyde ducks under a wild hook from Perälä.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyde throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Perälä on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Perälä lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hyde thumps Perälä with a low kick.
A jab from Perälä does it's job there.
Perälä is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Perälä lands a nice shot to the body.
Hyde on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hyde misses with a wild body shot.
Perälä throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hyde on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perälä scores with a takedown into Hyde's guard.
Perälä not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perälä trying to control but Hyde is working from the bottom.
Hyde looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hyde has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Perälä preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hyde is on top in guard.
Hyde looking to sit in guard and control but Perälä gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyde keeping moving, preventing Perälä from controlling successfully.
Perälä stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hyde swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hyde looking to hit a scissor sweep but Perälä is one step ahead there.
Hyde trying to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Perälä trying to control the position from guard on top but Hyde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Perälä trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hyde looking to control.
Hyde pulls Perälä in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Tito Hyde did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Taisto Perälä's cut.
That's time! Hyde's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Perälä blocks the body kick.
Perälä looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Perälä misses the shot to the body.
Hyde misses with a combination
letting Perälä counter with a right hand.
Perälä showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hyde.
Perälä throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Perälä misses with a wild body shot.
Hyde takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Hyde misses
and Perälä counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hyde ducks right into an uppercut from Perälä.
Hyde misses with a left hand
and Perälä counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Perälä connects with a leg kick. Hyde looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perälä pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hyde misses with a body shot.
Crunch! Perälä slams his shin into Hyde's torso.
Hyde swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hyde tries a head kick but it misses.
Perälä looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Perälä tests Hyde's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Perälä darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Donk. Perälä catches Hyde right on the button with a cross.
Perälä throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hyde goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Perälä! But no joy.
Perälä lands a glancing blow to the side of Hyde's head.
Hyde throws a body kick that misses
and Perälä cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perälä throws a shot to the body.
Perälä waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hyde.
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!
Hyde scores with a nice body kick.
Perälä lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hyde looks to throw a body kick
and Perälä counters with a solid body kick.
Hyde misses with a wild body shot.
Hyde misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perälä.
Hyde looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hyde throws out a loose jab but Perälä uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perälä cracks a nice hook into Hyde's ribs.
Hyde drops his hands momentarily and Perälä takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Perälä.
Perälä pushes Hyde away with a front kick.
Perälä moves out of range of the body kick from Hyde.
Perälä scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyde throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Perälä.
Perälä throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hyde throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Perälä.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hyde keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perälä blocks a head kick by Hyde.
Perälä takes a swing at Hyde's ribcage but misses.
Perälä looks to land a right hand but Hyde moved out of range.
Hyde is looking to slow Perälä down with leg kicks.
Perälä throws a wild body kick that Hyde sees coming a mile off.
Hyde throws a sloppy head kick and Perälä moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Perälä. Hyde shrugs it off though.
Hyde throws a leg kick that is checked
and Perälä counters with a stiff right hand.
Perälä moves out of range as Hyde strikes.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Perälä - that will leave a mark!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hyde tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perälä was well out of range. Poor timing from Hyde.
Perälä connects with an inside leg kick.
Hyde walks into a jab.
Hyde fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hyde scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hyde throws a body kick that misses.
Perälä takes a swing at Hyde's ribcage but misses.
Perälä throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hyde appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hyde throws the kick towards the body but Perälä avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taisto Perälä dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Taisto Perälä's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hyde throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hyde blocks the body kick.
A quick step to the side and Hyde tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hyde tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perälä was well out of range. Poor timing from Hyde.
Hyde misses with a hook
and Perälä makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Perälä lands with a slapping head kick.
Perälä lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hyde throws a head kick that misses.
Perälä scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hyde lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyde digs a good body shot into Perälä's ribs.
Hyde throws an off balance right hand
and Perälä counters with a body kick.
Hyde cracks Perälä with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hyde has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Perälä finds it's way round the side to connect with Hyde's head.
Hyde will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hyde motions for Perälä to come forward. Hyde throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyde fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Perälä on the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Perälä.
Perälä will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
No joy there for Hyde, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hyde swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Perälä cracks Hyde with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hyde keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Hyde on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hyde. Perälä shrugs it off though.
Perälä is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Perälä throws a push kick but Hyde slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Hyde was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Perälä.
Hyde takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hyde scores with a jab to the body.
Hyde misses with a jab to the body
and Hyde takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taisto Perälä has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tito Hyde is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyde scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perälä keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perälä throws a shot from downtown. Hyde moves away and avoids it.
Perälä connects with the punch.
Perälä connects with an inside leg kick.
Perälä avoids a kick to the body.
Hyde jabs Perälä to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hyde throws a head kick that Perälä semi-blocks.
A slapping body kick lands there for Perälä.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Perälä lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hyde has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hyde and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hyde scores with a one two! Perälä had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hyde. Perälä does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hyde looks to score with a jab to the body but Perälä is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perälä avoids a kick to the body.
Hyde moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hyde's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Hyde throws a body punch but Perälä moves out of range.
Hyde throws a head kick that half lands.
Perälä tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hyde was well out of range. Poor timing from Perälä.
Hyde takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Perälä lunges at Hyde with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hyde's hand.
Hyde is rocked!
Both fighters circling a little - Hyde finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Oh Hyde is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Perälä sends Hyde crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Perälä is motioning to the referee to let Hyde up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hyde scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hyde ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perälä moves away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hyde.
Perälä has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Perälä there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hyde.
Perälä wants to land a leg kick but Hyde is out of range.
Hyde seems to have got his legs back now.
Hyde thows a left - swing and a miss!
Both fighters circling a little - Hyde finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A clash of legs there as Perälä blocks the low kick.
Perälä punishes Hyde's body with a nice straight punch.
Hyde lunges at Perälä with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Perälä's hand.
Perälä will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Perälä takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perälä fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hyde manages to avoid it.
Perälä looks to throw the jab but Hyde is out of range.
Perälä's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hyde under the eye.
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 Tito Hyde.
I think Hyde 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:49
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:47
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tito Hyde!
Tito Hyde is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Tito Hyde thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Taisto Perälä stepped up to the mic, saying 'Great to try fight, when you are rottening more than 39 yo Renato.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Da Skrumbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abraham Donowitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skrumbo comes to the cage accompanied by It's a fight!!. Donowitz has chosen JEW FLOW as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Da Skrumbo !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Abraham Donowitz!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skrumbo throws out a loose jab but Donowitz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donowitz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Skrumbo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Donowitz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Skrumbo momentarily.
Skrumbo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Skrumbo misses the body punch
and Donowitz counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Skrumbo .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skrumbo with a jab.
It looks like Abraham Donowitz has been cut.
Skrumbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Donowitz.
Donowitz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Skrumbo misses with an uppercut
and Donowitz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Donowitz misses with an uppercut. Skrumbo saw that one coming.
Skrumbo is looking to wear down Donowitz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skrumbo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Donowitz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donowitz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Skrumbo did well to prevent Donowitz getting side control.
Donowitz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Skrumbo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Donowitz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Skrumbo is trying to stand back up but Donowitz is controlling him
Donowitz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Skrumbo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Donowitz.
Donowitz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Skrumbo is trying to stand up here but Donowitz is controlling him well.
Skrumbo makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skrumbo throws a big shot that misses.
Donowitz moves forwards but Skrumbo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
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!
Skrumbo defending well as Donowitz loads up on a big left hand.
Skrumbo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Skrumbo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Skrumbo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A solid leg kick lands there for Donowitz.
Donowitz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Skrumbo is rocked!
Skrumbo throws a lazy uppercut
and Donowitz counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Donowitz throws a body kick that misses
and Skrumbo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Skrumbo catches Donowitz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skrumbo jabs at Donowitz's body.
Skrumbo moves out of range of the body kick.
Skrumbo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Skrumbo loads up on a big right hand but Donowitz slips the punch.
Donowitz flicks out a counter leg kick but Skrumbo steps away.
A big left from Skrumbo misses.
A little jabbing left from Donowitz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A leg kick checked by Skrumbo .
Donowitz throws a hook but Skrumbo blocks it.
Skrumbo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Skrumbo looks to throw the jab but Donowitz is out of range.
Skrumbo works the jab nicely.
Skrumbo throws the left hand but Donowitz avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skrumbo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Donowitz misses the shot to the body.
Donowitz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Donowitz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skrumbo throws a jab but it's blocked by Donowitz.
It seemed like Donowitz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Skrumbo misses with a right hand
and Donowitz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Skrumbo throws a body shot but no joy.
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!
Skrumbo slips under a jab.
Skrumbo throws a quick counter head kick but Donowitz was just out of range.
Skrumbo misses the shot to the body.
Donowitz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Skrumbo swings for the body but Donowitz moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Da Skrumbo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abraham Donowitz's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Skrumbo misses with a hook. Donowitz ducked under it nicely.
Donowitz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Skrumbo with a body shot.
Skrumbo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Donowitz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Skrumbo defends it well.
Skrumbo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Skrumbo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jab, jab by Skrumbo - just one landing.
Donowitz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skrumbo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Skrumbo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skrumbo is looking to counter punch.
Da Skrumbo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skrumbo 's corner calls for a 1-2. Skrumbo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skrumbo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Donowitz.
Da Skrumbo is winning the standup battle so far.
Skrumbo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Donowitz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skrumbo .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Donowitz! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donowitz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Skrumbo is out of range and Donowitz settles back down.
Donowitz misses with a lunging right hand
and Skrumbo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Skrumbo swings for the body but Donowitz moves out of range.
A nice side step and Donowitz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Skrumbo thuds a left hand into Donowitz's body.
Donowitz misses with a hook
enabling Skrumbo to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Skrumbo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Donowitz slips under a jab.
Donowitz connects with a nice looking jab.
Skrumbo lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz slips under a jab.
Donowitz throws a lazy right hand but Skrumbo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Skrumbo connects with a body shot.
Donowitz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skrumbo misses with a straight right.
Skrumbo throws a looping overhand right but Donowitz ducks down to avoid it.
Donowitz takes the fight into the clinch.
Skrumbo misses with some punches.
Donowitz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Donowitz struggles to land a body shot inside as Skrumbo controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skrumbo misses with a punch to the body.
Skrumbo struggles to land a body shot inside as Donowitz controls his hands.
Skrumbo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skrumbo lands with a light punch inside.
Skrumbo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Donowitz blocks a body shot from Skrumbo .
Donowitz blocks an uppercut.
Donowitz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Skrumbo .
Donowitz tries to throw a body punch but Skrumbo avoids it by throwing Donowitz back against the cage.
Donowitz misses with the head strike.
Skrumbo throws a head punch that misses.
Donowitz blocks an uppercut.
Skrumbo throws a punch but it's blocked by Donowitz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skrumbo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Donowitz tries a body shot but Skrumbo blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Donowitz.
Skrumbo throws a head punch that misses.
Donowitz has Skrumbo pressed against the cage, preventing Skrumbo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Skrumbo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Donowitz backwards.
A short left from Skrumbo .
Skrumbo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Donowitz backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skrumbo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skrumbo pushes Donowitz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skrumbo has a couple of punches blocked by Donowitz.
Skrumbo has a couple of punches blocked by Donowitz.
Skrumbo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Donowitz blocking some punches.
Skrumbo is fighting off a takedown attempt but Donowitz is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Skrumbo to the mat. Skrumbo regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Da Skrumbo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Abraham Donowitz's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Donowitz is looking to clinch.
Skrumbo misses with a wild body shot.
Skrumbo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Donowitz counters with a stiff right hand.
Donowitz avoids the body shot from Skrumbo .
Skrumbo misses with a lunging right hand
and Donowitz counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Skrumbo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Skrumbo misses with a lunging right hand
and Donowitz counters with a big right hand! Oh Skrumbo is in trouble here! Donowitz follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abraham Donowitz! Abraham Donowitz retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Abraham Donowitz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Da Skrumbo spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chief Tappenahomma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilder Wein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tappenahomma comes to the cage accompanied by Tatanka. Wein has chosen Wilder Wein as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Chief Tappenahomma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 8 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wilder Wein!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wein keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Decent striking displayed by Wein there.
Tappenahomma swings for the body but Wein moves out of range.
Wein moves out of range as Tappenahomma throws a body kick.
Tappenahomma shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tappenahomma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wein.
Wein with a jab.
Wein ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wein fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tappenahomma is out of range.
Tappenahomma seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wein misses with a wild body shot.
A leg kick checked by Tappenahomma.
Wein dodges the punch combination from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wein if he has to take too many more of those.
Wein throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good work by Wein as he checks the leg kick.
Wein slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wein throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wein throws a wild body kick that Tappenahomma sees coming a mile off.
Tappenahomma appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wein with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice shot lands for Wein.
Tappenahomma takes one on the button.
Wein takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wein throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tappenahomma drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wein.
Wein thows a left - swing and a miss!
A lazy body kick from Wein
and Tappenahomma counters with a nice uppercut.
Wilder Wein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wein throws a jab but it's blocked by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wein counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tappenahomma scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wein has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Wein lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wein misses with a body shot.
Wein is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tappenahomma had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Tappenahomma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wein cracks Tappenahomma with an open hand slap.
Tappenahomma lands a jab to the nose.
Wein jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tappenahomma is looking to clinch but Wein is avoiding it.
Wein looks to land a right hand but Tappenahomma moved out of range.
Wein has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tappenahomma throws a big shot that misses.
Wein throws out a loose jab but Tappenahomma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tappenahomma throws a hook but Wein blocks it.
Tappenahomma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wein fakes the leg kick and cracks Tappenahomma in the body.
Wein takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tappenahomma throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wein is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A solid body kick from Tappenahomma.
Wein looks to land a combination but Tappenahomma avoids it well.
Wein connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wein throws out a leg kick but Tappenahomma moves out of range and Wein only half commits.
Tappenahomma missing with a left hand there. Wein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tappenahomma moves out of range of the leg kick from Wein.
Wein on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tappenahomma. Tappenahomma obviously looking to wear him down.
Tappenahomma misses with a lunging right hand
and Wein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tappenahomma moves away.
Tappenahomma is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tappenahomma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wein counters with a nice body kick.
Wein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wein defending well as Tappenahomma loads up on a big left hand.
Wein misses with a low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Wein there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tappenahomma. Wein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tappenahomma misses with a straight right.
Tappenahomma ducks under a wild hook from Wein.
It looked like Tappenahomma was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wein throws a lazy body kick
and Tappenahomma counters with a low kick, right behind Wein 's knee.
Tappenahomma looks to score with a jab to the body but Wein is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wein blocks a jab.
Tappenahomma has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tappenahomma there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tappenahomma lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wein's sensitive parts.
Tappenahomma sizes up Wein with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tappenahomma takes a swing at Wein's ribcage but misses.
Tappenahomma finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wein needs to keep his hands up - Tappenahomma had a free shot at his head there.
Tappenahomma misses with a right hand
and Wein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wein scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wein throws a lazy right hand but Tappenahomma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tappenahomma looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tappenahomma throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Wein counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tappenahomma staying out of range there.
Wein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tappenahomma moves away.
Tappenahomma throws an overhand right that lands on Wein's shoulder, as Wein tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilder Wein dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Wein throws a wild body kick that Tappenahomma sees coming a mile off.
Wein throws a front kick aimed at Tappenahomma's knee but Tappenahomma avoids it well.
Wilder Wein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wein fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tappenahomma is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wein.
An inside leg kick lands from Wein.
Tappenahomma takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tappenahomma looks to land a right hand but Wein moved out of range.
Wein throws a looping overhand right but Tappenahomma ducks down to avoid it.
Wein blocks a low kick nicely.
The fighters circling - Wein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wein bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tappenahomma's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wein throws a solid leg kick but Tappenahomma takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wein.
Tappenahomma misses the shot to the body.
Wein moves out of range of the strikes.
Tappenahomma backing away here, and Wein unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tappenahomma looks to score with a jab to the body but Wein is just out of range.
Wein was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tappenahomma throws an overhand right that lands on Wein's shoulder, as Wein tries to avoid the shot.
Wein on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wein takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tappenahomma works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tappenahomma might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tappenahomma throws a looping overhand right but Wein ducks down to avoid it.
Wein throws a good cross that connects.
Tappenahomma swings widly with a right hand
and Wein finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nice body kick there by Wein.
Wein throws a shot from downtown. Tappenahomma moves away and avoids it.
Wein fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tappenahomma checks a leg kick.
Wein pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tappenahomma throws a low kick but Wein avoids it.
Tappenahomma throws a leg kick but Wein sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wein misses with a body kick.
Tappenahomma moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tappenahomma lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tappenahomma is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big left from Tappenahomma misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Tappenahomma blocks the leg kick.
Tappenahomma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wein thumps Tappenahomma with a low kick.
Tappenahomma throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wein counters with a body kick.
Wein misses with a body shot.
Wein paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A slow jab from Wein misses its intended target.
Wein throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tappenahomma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tappenahomma.
Wein chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tappenahomma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tappenahomma misses with a low kick.
Tappenahomma is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tappenahomma takes one on the button.
Wein throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tappenahomma.
Wein lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tappenahomma's sensitive parts.
Wein blocks a leg kick.
Wein throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wein fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tappenahomma is out of range.
Tappenahomma swings for the body but Wein moves out of range.
Tappenahomma takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma connects with a jab.
Tappenahomma lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wein throws a right hand that misses
and Tappenahomma counters with an inside leg kick.
Wein rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tappenahomma moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wein lands a jab to Tappenahomma's midsection.
Tappenahomma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wein fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tappenahomma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Wein gets tackled into the cage by Tappenahomma. Tappenahomma maintains the clinch.
Wein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wein.
Tappenahomma looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tappenahomma takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tappenahomma throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Wein counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tappenahomma takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed right hand from Tappenahomma misses the target.
Wein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tappenahomma.
Wein tries to land a leg kick but Tappenahomma saw it coming and moves away.
Wein connects with a crisp jab.
Wein dips to his left and cracks Tappenahomma with an uppercut!
Tappenahomma scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilder Wein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tappenahomma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tappenahomma misses with a straight left.
Tappenahomma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tappenahomma staying out of range there.
Wein tries to work over Tappenahomma's front leg with a kick but Tappenahomma checks it.
Tappenahomma misses with a left hand
and Wein counters with a nice uppercut.
Wein looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wein throws a good cross that connects.
Wein slips a straight right by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma stuns Wein with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wein buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tappenahomma connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wein swings for the body but Tappenahomma moves out of range.
Tappenahomma tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wein manages to circle out of the way.
Tappenahomma throws a low kick but Wein avoids it.
Wein tries a quick counter leg kick but Tappenahomma is wise to it.
Tappenahomma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tappenahomma moves out of range of the strikes.
Wein thumps Tappenahomma with a low kick.
Tappenahomma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wein throws out the jab.
Tappenahomma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wein swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wein throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wein lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tappenahomma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wein.
It looked like Tappenahomma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tappenahomma jabs Wein to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tappenahomma fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wein checks it well.
Wein scores with a kick to the body.
Tappenahomma keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tappenahomma attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Wein misses.
Tappenahomma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tappenahomma takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wein swings for the body but Tappenahomma moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wein. Tappenahomma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tappenahomma appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Tappenahomma - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tappenahomma misses with a wild body shot.
Tappenahomma swings for the body but Wein moves out of range.
Tappenahomma is looking to clinch.
Tappenahomma moves out of range of the body kick.
Tappenahomma tried to counter with a leg kick but Wein avoided it.
Tappenahomma tries to land a front kick but Wein steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tappenahomma backing away here, and Wein unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wein throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tappenahomma misses with a low kick.
Tappenahomma thuds his shin into the meat of Wein's side.
Tappenahomma throws a front kick that sends Wein stumbling back into the cage.
A clash of legs there as Tappenahomma blocks the low kick.
Wein works the jab nicely.
Tappenahomma throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tappenahomma doesn't manage to clinch there - Wein circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tappenahomma thuds a left hand into Wein's body.
Tappenahomma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wein throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tappenahomma.
Wein lands with an uppercut that bounces Tappenahomma off the cage and back into range.
Wein connects with a solid leg kick.
Tappenahomma misses with a looping right.
Tappenahomma darts in trying to clinch
and Wein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wein scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wein tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tappenahomma connects with a solid leg kick.
Wein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tappenahomma throws a low kick but Wein avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wein paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tappenahomma tries a head kick but it misses.
Wein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tappenahomma throws out the jab.
Wein has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wein.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tappenahomma.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tappenahomma connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wein fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tappenahomma checks it well.
Tappenahomma scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wein misses with a wild body shot.
Wein throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wein connects with a single shot there.
Tappenahomma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wein.
Tappenahomma throws a big shot that misses.
Wein misses the shot to the body.
Tappenahomma feinted there with a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Wilder Wein just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Tappenahomma checks a low kick from Wein.
Wein scores with a leg kick.
Tappenahomma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wein punishes Tappenahomma's body with a nice straight punch.
Wein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tappenahomma.
Wein misses the jab.
Tappenahomma avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tappenahomma is looking to counter the offense by Wein and move into the clinch.
Wein scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Wein.
Tappenahomma misses with a lunging right hand
and Wein counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tappenahomma tries to move into range but Wein moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tappenahomma smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wein 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.
Tappenahomma takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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!
Tappenahomma connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wein. Wein circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wein avoids the body shot from Tappenahomma.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tappenahomma.
A bone on bone clash there as Wein blocks the leg kick.
Wein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tappenahomma throws a leg kick but Wein checks it.
Tappenahomma misses with a kick to the body.
Wein checks a leg kick.
Tappenahomma misses with a right hand
and Wein counters with a stiff right hand.
Wein looks to land a left hand but Tappenahomma moved out of range nicely.
Tappenahomma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wein throws out a counter right but Tappenahomma avoids it with no problem.
Tappenahomma wants to clinch up but Wein keeps it at a distance.
Wein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wein throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tappenahomma on the side of the head.
Tappenahomma instigates a clinch.
Wein has a couple of punches blocked by Tappenahomma.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wein misses with some punches.
Tappenahomma throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wein pushes Tappenahomma back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tappenahomma is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wein is defending well for now.
Tappenahomma with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tappenahomma creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tappenahomma misses with a knee strike.
Wein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wein lands a nice uppercut.
Tappenahomma misses with a punch on the inside.
Tappenahomma prevents a body shot from Wein.
Tappenahomma lands a damaging elbow.
Knees to the body from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wein.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Tappenahomma.
Wein misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Wein on the inside.
Chief Tappenahomma has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wein lands with a short shot to the head.
Wein lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Wein - that landed with a thud.
Tappenahomma misses with some punches.
Tappenahomma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tappenahomma throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wein presses Tappenahomma against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Tappenahomma connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wein's face.
Tappenahomma tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wein makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wein lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tappenahomma backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tappenahomma tries a body shot but Wein blocks it.
Wein tries a body shot but Tappenahomma blocks it.
Wein lands a body shot.
Tappenahomma takes a shot to the head.
Tappenahomma misses with a body punch.
Tappenahomma tries to land a knee to the head but Wein blocks with his arms.
Wein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Tappenahomma.
It looks like Wilder Wein has been cut.
Tappenahomma lands a nice elbow.
A right hand to the body from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma landing knees to the body.
Wein tries to work over Tappenahomma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Wein.
Tappenahomma lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wein takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Wilder Wein will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Wilder Wein's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Wein misses with a wild body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Wein checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wein lands a front kick.
Wein takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wein lands a nice shot to the body.
Tappenahomma blocks a low kick nicely.
Tappenahomma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wein's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tappenahomma connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wein scrambles back to his feet.
Wein throws a body punch but Tappenahomma moves out of range.
Tappenahomma wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tappenahomma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wein.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tappenahomma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wein throws a low kick, looking for Tappenahomma's leg but Tappenahomma calmly moves out of range.
Wein throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tappenahomma gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wein tries a body shot but Tappenahomma blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tappenahomma blocking some punches.
Wein takes an elbow to the temple.
Tappenahomma blocking some punches.
Wein lands a left hand.
Wein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tappenahomma misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wein creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tappenahomma doesn't manage to clinch there - Wein circles away.
Wein let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wein fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tappenahomma has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wein.
Wein misses with a hook. Tappenahomma ducked under it nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wein.
Chief Tappenahomma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wein fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tappenahomma has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tappenahomma throws a hook but Wein blocks it.
Nice body kick from Tappenahomma.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wein throws a body punch but Tappenahomma moves out of range.
Tappenahomma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tappenahomma throws a hook but Wein blocks it.
Wein throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tappenahomma.
A jab from Wein misses.
A little feinted left hand from Tappenahomma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Wein does it's job there.
Wein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wein connects with a body shot that sends Tappenahomma's belly button to the back.
Tappenahomma misses with a left hand
and Wein counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tappenahomma throws a hook to the side of Wein's head but Wein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wein misses with a hook.
Wein checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tappenahomma scores with a hook.
Wein chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wein digs a good hook to Tappenahomma's body.
Tappenahomma slips a jab from Wein.
Wein misses with an uppercut.
Wein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tappenahomma was well out of range. Poor timing from Wein.
Tappenahomma throws a body shot but no joy.
Wein moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tappenahomma takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wein lands a jab to the nose.
Wein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tappenahomma is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wein.
Wilder Wein is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wein fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wein throws a hook but Tappenahomma avoids it easily.
Wein lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A low kick from Tappenahomma misses
and Wein counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tappenahomma's knee momentarily.
Tappenahomma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wein swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tappenahomma counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tappenahomma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tappenahomma throws an elbow but it misses.
Tappenahomma swings wildly with an uppercut but Wein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tappenahomma creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wein's defenses.
Wein blocking some punches.
A short right from Tappenahomma on the inside.
Wein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wilder Wein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wein winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:50
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilder Wein!
During a confident post fight interview, Wilder Wein thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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