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IFC 42 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bright Heather (ranked 23100 p4p, 719 weight class) and Adlan Aukhadov (ranked 8840 p4p, 636 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bright Heather !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adlan Aukhadov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heather takes a kick to the side of the head.
Heather fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aukhadov avoids it really well and circles away.
Heather shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Aukhadov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Heather preventing the sweep.
Heather tries to free his leg and advance position but Aukhadov is retaining full guard.
Heather thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Heather slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aukhadov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Heather controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Aukhadov is pulling down on Heather 's head. It's preventing any offense from Heather , at least for the moment.
Heather looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heather tries to free his leg and advance position but Aukhadov is retaining full guard.
Heather content to stall in guard here.
Heather sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aukhadov's guard.
Aukhadov trying to control here.
Aukhadov controlling the position well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Heather in particular looking to stall.
Heather thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Aukhadov manages to get to full guard.
Aukhadov pulls Heather in close to prevent any damage.
Aukhadov controls Heather momentarily but Heather frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heather sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aukhadov's guard.
Heather prevents Aukhadov from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Heather seems content to control.
Heather is trying to control the action in half guard but Aukhadov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Heather takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heather trying to control from Aukhadov's half guard. Aukhadov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aukhadov is trying to keep Heather in close.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Aukhadov holds on and takes a little breather.
Heather trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aukhadov being controlled here, momentarily.
Heather wants to control from the top but Aukhadov keeps moving.
Heather is looking to work some ground and pound but Aukhadov has wrist control.
Aukhadov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Aukhadov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Aukhadov throws a sloppy head kick and Heather moves out of range easily.
Aukhadov misses with a head kick.
Aukhadov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Aukhadov connects with a high kick.
A head kick from Aukhadov lands but Heather takes it in his stride.
Heather avoids the body shot from Aukhadov.
Heather tries to counter by clinching up but Aukhadov breaks away and moves out of range.
Aukhadov darts in trying to clinch
so Heather counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Aukhadov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aukhadov looking for a sweep. Not yet Aukhadov, not yet.
Heather wants to control from the top but Aukhadov keeps moving.
Heather wants to stand but Aukhadov is controlling his posture from full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aukhadov looking to control.
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 Bright Heather will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Heather fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aukhadov has closed the distance and engaged Heather in a clinch.
Aukhadov misses with an elbow strike.
Heather jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Aukhadov walks away with a smile on his face. Heather gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Adlan Aukhadov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aukhadov throws a nice head kick!
Aukhadov slaps away a takedown attempt from Heather , before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bright Heather . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heather fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aukhadov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Aukhadov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heather takes an elbow to the forehead.
Aukhadov pushes off an throws an elbow but Heather leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Heather blocks an elbow strike.
Heather jumps guard but Aukhadov stands there with Heather around his waist. Heather gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Aukhadov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aukhadov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Heather dodges an elbow strike from Aukhadov.
Aukhadov lands an elbow inside that Heather shrugs off.
Aukhadov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Heather dodges an elbow strike from Aukhadov.
Heather fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Aukhadov lands an elbow just above Heather 's eye.
Aukhadov lands an elbow inside.
Aukhadov lands an elbow just above Heather 's eye.
Aukhadov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Aukhadov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aukhadov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Heather clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heather can't escape the position.
Heather manages to reverse the position and now he's in Aukhadov's guard. Nice work there by Heather .
Heather is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Aukhadov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Heather is one step ahead there.
Heather pushes down on Aukhadov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Heather trying to control the action but Aukhadov is working from the bottom.
Aukhadov trying to control but Heather postures up.
Heather wants to stand up but Aukhadov has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aukhadov wants to get back to full guard.
Heather uses his free foot to push down on Aukhadov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Aukhadov.
Heather with the ground and pound from mount.
Bright Heather overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Heather working for a submission but Aukhadov is keeping him at bay.
Aukhadov tries to hold on but Heather postures up.
Aukhadov tries to improve his position but instead Heather has taken his back!
Heather is hanging on to Aukhadov's back as he tries to escape.
Heather is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Aukhadov has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Heather has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Aukhadov taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Heather doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bright Heather !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gideon Navarro (ranked 2955 p4p, 295 weight class) and Paul Walker (ranked 4728 p4p, 460 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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186 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gideon Navarro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Walker!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Navarro lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Paul Walker has been cut.
Navarro thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Walker if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice straight punches there by Navarro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Navarro.
Walker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Navarro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Navarro lands a jab.
Walker is rocked!
Navarro digs a good body shot into Walker's ribs.
Walker is still on wobbly legs! Can Navarro finish him?
Walker tries to get into range but Navarro steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Walker! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Navarro scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gideon Navarro!
After winning the bout, Gideon Navarro 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bricks Thrower (ranked 3420 p4p, 438 weight class) and Duc Minh Pham (ranked 5375 p4p, 595 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bricks Thrower!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Duc Minh Pham!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thrower misses with a body kick.
Nice shot lands for Thrower.
It looks like Duc Minh Pham has been cut.
Thrower wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thrower throws a body shot but no joy.
Pham rushes Thrower and presses him up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Thrower.
Thrower connects with a knee to the head.
Pham scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thrower wants to break free but Pham has control.
Pham misses with some punches.
Pham lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pham 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!
Thrower escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pham misses with a hook. Thrower ducked under it nicely.
As Pham tries to get set, Thrower tries to push him back and clinch up but Pham manages to avoid the attempt.
Thrower tries to move into range but Pham moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thrower tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pham throws out a counter right but Thrower avoids it with no problem.
Pham throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thrower tries to clinch up but Pham circles away and keeps his distance.
Thrower rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pham moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pham avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thrower blocks a leg kick.
Pham misses with a looping right.
Thrower walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thrower pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pham looks to land a left hand but Thrower moved out of range nicely.
Thrower moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Thrower has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pham finds it's way round the side to connect with Thrower's head.
Pham scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thrower lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pham circles away quickly and effectively.
Thrower takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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!
Thrower takes a swing at Pham's ribcage but misses.
Pham lands a glancing blow to the side of Thrower's head.
We've been told by Thrower's head coaches at 3Band MMA ($800/week) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pham takes a swing at Thrower's ribcage but misses.
Thrower ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thrower fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little jabbing left from Pham on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pham darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thrower is rocked!
Thrower forces Pham back against the cage and clinches.
Oh Thrower is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thrower.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thrower.
Pham throws a head punch that misses.
Thrower trying to control the position but instead, Pham has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thrower into the cage.
The referee calls for Pham to work.
Thrower is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pham misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thrower is trying to break the clinch but Pham has him pressed against the cage.
Thrower seems to have got his legs back now.
Pham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thrower misses with a takedown attempt - Pham sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pham looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pham lands an overhand right.
Pham looks to land a combination but Thrower avoids it well.
Thrower pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pham back to the cage. Thrower follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Thrower throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pham stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pham throws a shot from downtown. Thrower moves away and avoids it.
Thrower swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thrower takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pham has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pham lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Thrower to his knees! Pham keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duc Minh Pham!
During a confident post fight interview, Duc Minh Pham thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bea Mason (ranked 2422 p4p, 321 weight class) and Sascha Koniezko (ranked 2050 p4p, 273 weight class). Koniezko has chosen Imperial March (L.O.D. Rage Mix) as his entrance music. Sascha Koniezko acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bea Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sascha Koniezko!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koniezko lands with a good body shot.
Koniezko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Koniezko struggles to land a body shot inside as Mason controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Koniezko.
Mason pulls guard successfully.
Mason is trying to keep Koniezko in close.
Koniezko tries to stand but Mason is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koniezko stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koniezko closes the distance and clinches.
Koniezko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Koniezko tests Mason's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mason looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Koniezko closes the distance and clinches.
Koniezko breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason tries to clinch up but Koniezko circles away and keeps his distance.
Koniezko has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mason is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mason moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mason or perhaps it was just good defense by Koniezko, which made it look bad.
Koniezko changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mason looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Koniezko decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Koniezko slaps away a takedown attempt from Mason, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Koniezko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mason fails in his attempt to clinch.
Koniezko moves into the clinch.
Koniezko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mason's elbow.
Koniezko can't find room to land a body shot as Mason controls the action.
Koniezko tries to pull guard but Mason forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mason ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mason no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koniezko sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koniezko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Koniezko showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mason looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koniezko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Koniezko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mason has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Koniezko has managed to get both his arms back between Mason's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mason wants to sweep here but Koniezko controlling him for the moment.
Mason bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Koniezko's guard.
Koniezko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mason. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Koniezko is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mason presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Koniezko prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bea Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Koniezko tries to work over Mason's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mason has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mason can't get the takedown.
Koniezko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mason pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Koniezko moves into the clinch.
Koniezko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Koniezko gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mason's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mason shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mason.
Nice shot by Koniezko.
Koniezko pushes Mason up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sascha Koniezko 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.
Koniezko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mason.
Koniezko is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mason fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and Koniezko releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mason misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koniezko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Koniezko lands in his opponent's guard.
Koniezko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koniezko decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mason, up you get!
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Koniezko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bea Mason is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mason dives in and grabs Koniezko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Koniezko pushes down on Mason's head and hops out.
Koniezko clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koniezko stalls.
Mason jumps guard but Koniezko stands there with Mason around his waist. Mason gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bea Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koniezko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mason or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Koniezko.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Koniezko continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Mason drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Koniezko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mason manages to pull guard.
Mason trying to keep a closed guard but Koniezko is proving a slippery customer.
Koniezko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Koniezko won't allow Mason to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Koniezko has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mason is proving hard to escape from.
Mason wants to stand but Koniezko is controlling the position.
Koniezko decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Koniezko has managed to clinch.
Mason tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mason jumps guard.
Koniezko won't allow Mason to sweep him here.
Koniezko decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sascha Koniezko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason gets tackled into the cage by Koniezko. Koniezko maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Koniezko after a bit of a struggle.
Mason tries to throw a body punch but Koniezko avoids it by throwing Mason back against the cage.
Koniezko jumps guard.
Koniezko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mason is controlling him.
Mason wants to control from the top but Koniezko keeps moving.
Koniezko wants to sweep here but Mason controlling him for the moment.
Koniezko pushes Mason off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mason tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Koniezko defends well and Mason ends up having to push Koniezko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Koniezko misses with a few strikes there.
Mason takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Koniezko throws a right hand that Mason ducks under and follows up with a left that Mason also avoids with ease.
Mason needs to keep his hands up - Koniezko had a free shot at his head there.
Mason dives in and grabs Koniezko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Koniezko pushes down on Mason's head and hops out.
Nice sprawl there from Koniezko as Mason shoots in.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koniezko moves into range and clinches up with Mason.
Koniezko breaks from the clinch.
Mason shoots for a takedown but Koniezko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Koniezko let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Koniezko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mason.
As Koniezko looks to move away, Mason throws a big counter combo but Koniezko just gets out of the way.
Mason tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Koniezko defends well and Mason ends up having to push Koniezko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mason goes for a double leg but Koniezko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Koniezko continues to drive forward.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Koniezko throws a series of punches but Mason moves out of range.
Mason went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sascha Koniezko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mason shoots in but Koniezko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sascha Koniezko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Koniezko darts in and clinches Mason up against the cage.
Koniezko struggles to land a body shot inside as Mason controls his hands.
Koniezko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Koniezko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mason.
Koniezko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Koniezko tries a body shot but Mason blocks it.
Mason looking to stall.
Mason is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Koniezko is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bea Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason prevents a body shot from Koniezko.
A nice left hand lands by Koniezko.
Mason wants a takedown.
Koniezko prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason is trying to pull guard but Koniezko turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Koniezko misses with some punches.
Mason is trying to break free.
Koniezko breaks from the clinch.
Koniezko throws a right and a left that Mason avoids nicely.
Koniezko scores with a one two! Mason had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Koniezko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Koniezko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Koniezko clinches up with Mason and pushes him back against the cage.
Koniezko has Mason pressed against the cage.
Koniezko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mason turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koniezko avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mason.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason wants to stand but Koniezko has his arm trapped.
Koniezko is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mason off and has taken his back!
Koniezko controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koniezko is continuing to stall.
Koniezko's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mason tries to roll but Koniezko sticks to his back.
Koniezko has good solid back control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mason wants to escape the position.
Sascha Koniezko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Koniezko controlling the position well here. Mason rolled but Koniezko kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Mason can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koniezko doesn't have the hooks in and Mason manages to turn into his guard.
Bea Mason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koniezko looking for a sweep. Not yet Koniezko, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sascha Koniezko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Koniezko has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sascha Koniezko!
Sascha Koniezko tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yoel Embolo (ranked 3129 p4p, 406 weight class) and Yoshihiro Sexyama (ranked 2799 p4p, 368 weight class). Yoel Embolo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28
212 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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27
190 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yoel Embolo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yoshihiro Sexyama!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sexyama throws a hook to the side of Embolo's head but Embolo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sexyama throws a lazy right hand but Embolo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Sexyama misses.
Embolo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sexyama displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sexyama throws a right and a left that Embolo avoids nicely.
Sexyama dives in for a single leg takedown but Embolo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Embolo attempts a counter takedown but Sexyama avoids it well and moves away.
Sexyama throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Sexyama misses.
Embolo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sexyama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sloppy strikes from Sexyama. Those never looked like landing.
Embolo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sexyama sprawls and moves away.
Embolo moves out of range of the strikes.
Embolo tries to counter with a takedown but Sexyama is quick to defend against it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sexyama misses with a looping left.
Embolo attempts a counter takedown but Sexyama avoids it well and moves away.
Sexyama throws a looping overhand right but Embolo ducks down to avoid it.
Embolo ducks under a wild hook from Sexyama.
Embolo tries to counter with a takedown but Sexyama is quick to defend against it.
Embolo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yoshihiro Sexyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sexyama lands with a hook. Embolo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sexyama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sexyama 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.
Sexyama swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Embolo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sexyama sprawls and moves away.
Sexyama throws a hook but Embolo avoids it easily.
Embolo attempts a counter takedown but Sexyama avoids it well and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sexyama tests Embolo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sexyama cracks a nice hook into Embolo's ribs.
Embolo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sexyama.
Embolo feinted with a counter takedown.
Sexyama attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Embolo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Embolo blocks the body kick.
Embolo attempts a counter takedown but Sexyama avoids it well and moves away.
Sexyama will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Embolo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A slow jab from Sexyama misses its intended target.
Embolo tries to counter with a takedown but Sexyama is quick to defend against it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sexyama fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Embolo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yoel Embolo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshihiro Sexyama.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Sexyama misses the target.
Embolo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sexyama sprawls and moves away.
Sexyama misses with a straight right.
Sexyama fails with the takedown.
Sexyama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Embolo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Embolo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Embolo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Embolo feinted with a counter takedown.
Sexyama shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Embolo as he avoids it easily.
Sexyama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
No luck for Sexyama with that takedown attempt.
Embolo attempts a counter takedown but Sexyama avoids it well and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sexyama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Embolo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Embolo avoids the body shot from Sexyama.
Sexyama darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Embolo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Sexyama passes to full mount!
Sexyama blocks Embolo's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Embolo is working to get back to half guard.
Embolo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sexyama on the ground.
Sexyama looking to control but Embolo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sexyama blocks Embolo's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Poor strikes thrown by Sexyama there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshihiro Sexyama dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sexyama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Embolo stuffs the takedown.
Embolo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sexyama sprawls and moves away.
Sexyama fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Embolo avoids it really well and circles away.
Sexyama throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Embolo.
Sexyama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Embolo attempts a counter takedown but Sexyama avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Embolo moves out of range as Sexyama strikes.
Sexyama shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Embolo eats them both and turns towards Sexyama to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Embolo moves out of range as Sexyama strikes.
Embolo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sexyama throws a shot from downtown. Embolo moves away and avoids it.
Sexyama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Embolo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A swing and a miss from Sexyama.
Embolo tries to counter with a takedown but Sexyama is quick to defend against it.
Embolo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Embolo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Embolo feinted with a counter takedown.
Sexyama tries to close the distance and clinch but Embolo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sexyama loads up on a big right hand but Embolo slips the punch.
Embolo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sexyama loads up on a big right hand but Embolo slips the punch.
Embolo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sexyama sprawls and moves away.
Sexyama fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sexyama digs a good body shot into Embolo's ribs.
Sexyama loads up on a big right hand but Embolo slips the punch.
Embolo attempts a counter takedown but Sexyama avoids it well and moves away.
Sexyama is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Sexyama closes the distance and pushes Embolo back into the cage.
Sexyama is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Embolo to keep the fight standing.
Yoel Embolo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshihiro Sexyama.
Sexyama looking to slow down the pace here.
Sexyama is pressed up against the cage. Embolo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sexyama down to the mat. Sexyama avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Yoel Embolo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Embolo takes one to the side of the head.
Sexyama throws the left hand but Embolo avoids the punch easily.
Embolo feinted with a counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sexyama throws a leg kick but Embolo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sexyama!
Embolo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sexyama throws out the jab.
Sexyama misses with an uppercut.
Embolo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sexyama throws a lazy right hand but Embolo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sexyama has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Embolo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Sexyama. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Sexyama missing with a left hand there. Embolo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sexyama missing with a left hand there. Embolo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sexyama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sexyama looks to land a body kick but Embolo moved away.
Embolo tries to counter with a takedown but Sexyama is quick to defend against it.
Embolo tries to move into range but Sexyama moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sexyama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Embolo tries to counter with a takedown but Sexyama is quick to defend against it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sexyama rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Embolo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Embolo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A swing and a miss from Sexyama.
Sexyama decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in half guard, Sexyama seems content to control.
Sexyama trying to pass the guard but Embolo defending well.
Embolo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Embolo tries to get out of the position.
Embolo missing with punches from the bottom.
Embolo missing with punches from the bottom.
Embolo throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Sexyama has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Embolo defend it? Sexyama steps over the head and cranks it - Embolo is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Sexyama!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yoshihiro Sexyama!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joao Vitor Xavier (ranked 3136 p4p, 338 weight class) and Harry Entei (ranked 2243 p4p, 245 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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28
162 lbs
10 - 11 - 0 |
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21
155 lbs
9 - 8 - 2 |
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao Vitor Xavier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harry Entei!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xavier swings widly with a right hand
and Entei counters with a low kick, right behind Xavier 's knee.
Joao Vitor Xavier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Entei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xavier.
Xavier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Entei.
Entei throws a head kick that misses.
Xavier is looking to counter punch.
Entei needs to keep his hands up - Xavier had a free shot at his head there.
A big left from Entei misses.
Entei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xavier walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Xavier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Entei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xavier.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Entei with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Entei pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Entei.
Xavier throws a lazy right hand but Entei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Entei shapes to counter with a head kick.
Xavier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Entei jabs at Xavier's body.
A jab from Xavier misses.
Xavier throws a predictable looking body shot
and Entei counters with a head kick.
Xavier looks to land a left hand but Entei moved out of range nicely.
Entei doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Xavier misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Entei turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Xavier throws a left and a right that both miss
and Entei counters with a nice uppercut.
Xavier throws a hook to the side of Entei's head but Entei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Entei flicks out a counter leg kick but Xavier steps away.
Xavier takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Entei with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Entei fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Entei lands with a kick to the temple. Xavier shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Entei stuns Xavier with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Entei throws a head kick that half lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavier jabs Entei right on the nose. Entei blinks but takes it well.
Xavier loads up on a big right hand but Entei slips the punch.
Entei shapes to counter with a head kick.
A big right from Xavier misses.
Xavier changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Xavier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xavier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Entei circles away quickly and effectively.
Xavier misses with a straight left.
Entei throws a big counter head kick but Xavier avoids it with no problem.
Xavier takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Entei lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Xavier at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Entei has Xavier up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Xavier on the inside.
Xavier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big right from Xavier misses.
Entei was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Xavier misses with a hook
and Entei counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Xavier misses the jab.
Entei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xavier.
Entei feints a counter leg kick.
Xavier throws a right hand that misses
and Entei counters with a left to the body.
Entei lands with a kick to the temple. Xavier shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Xavier misses with an uppercut. Entei saw that one coming.
Entei appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Entei dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Xavier scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Xavier lands a really nice looking cross but Entei seems unphased.
Entei throws a nice outside leg kick.
Xavier throws a body shot but no joy.
Xavier scores with a punch to the head.
Xavier throws a hook to the side of Entei's head but Entei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Xavier misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Entei tries to move into range but Xavier moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Xavier throws a lazy right hand but Entei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Entei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Entei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Entei takes a swing at Xavier's ribcage but misses.
Xavier avoids the head kick by Entei.
Entei avoids the body shot from Xavier.
Entei steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Xavier.
Entei is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Xavier rather than just go for the knockout.
A slow jab from Xavier misses its intended target.
Entei gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Entei lands a body shot.
Xavier is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Entei misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xavier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Entei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Xavier throwing a counter right hand but Entei manages to avoid it.
Xavier misses with a double jab
and Entei counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Xavier is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Xavier throws a looping overhand right but Entei ducks down to avoid it.
Entei scores with a head kick.
Entei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Entei misses with a head kick.
Entei moves away from the strike by Xavier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Entei ducks under a wild hook from Xavier.
Entei appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Entei moves into the clinch.
Xavier looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Xavier lands a nice uppercut.
Xavier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Xavier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Xavier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Xavier lunges at Entei with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Entei's hand.
Entei tries a head kick but it misses.
Harry Entei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xavier. Entei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Entei lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xavier tries to bum rush Entei with a series of wild strikes but Entei uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've been told by Xavier's head coaches at Jitz MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Entei slips under a jab.
Xavier misses with a left hand
and Entei counters with a body kick that stops Xavier in his tracks momentarily.
Entei throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Entei scores with a body shot.
Entei slips under a jab from Xavier.
Entei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xavier.
Xavier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Entei.
Entei throws a big counter head kick but Xavier avoids it with no problem.
Xavier throws the left hand but Entei avoids the punch easily.
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 Joao Vitor Xavier will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Xavier has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Entei finds it's way round the side to connect with Xavier's head.
Xavier takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Xavier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Entei counters with a slapping leg kick.
Xavier misses with an uppercut. Entei saw that one coming.
Entei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Entei works Xavier's body with a nice hook.
Xavier throws a shot from downtown. Entei moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xavier takes a swing at Entei's ribcage but misses.
Entei takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Xavier misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Entei.
Entei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Entei throws a head kick but Xavier moves out of range.
Xavier was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Xavier throws a looping overhand right but Entei ducks down to avoid it.
Xavier throws the left hand but Entei avoids the punch easily.
Xavier looks to score with a jab to the body but Entei is just out of range.
Entei steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Entei lands with a slapping head kick.
Xavier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Entei.
Xavier lands a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Entei thuds a left hand into Xavier's body.
Xavier shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Entei scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Entei throws a body kick that misses.
Xavier throws a hook but Entei avoids it easily.
Entei changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body kick from Entei.
Entei wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Xavier is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Entei sizes up Xavier with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Entei goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Xavier is rocked!
Xavier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Xavier backs off Entei throws a huge counter combo but Xavier manages to avoid it all.
Oh Xavier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Xavier throws a lazy uppercut
and Entei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Entei is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Entei lands a jab to Xavier's midsection.
Entei closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Xavier tries to break free but Entei pushes him back against the cage.
Xavier wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Entei swings wildly with an uppercut but Xavier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xavier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xavier lands a nice shot to the body.
Xavier seems to have got his legs back now.
Xavier is working Entei over against the cage.
Entei takes a shot to the head.
Entei prevents a body shot from Xavier.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Entei tries to work over Xavier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Xavier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Xavier tries to throw a body punch but Entei avoids it by throwing Xavier back against the cage.
Xavier tries to circle away but Entei has him pinned against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Xavier.
Entei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Entei tries a body shot but Xavier blocks it.
Xavier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Entei.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Entei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Entei 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Entei!
Harry Entei was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Lora (ranked 2109 p4p, 279 weight class) and Dex Arial (ranked 2420 p4p, 320 weight class). Arial is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Thunder. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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176 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manuel Lora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dex Arial!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lora tries a head kick but it misses.
Lora pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lora is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arial.
Lora throws a leg kick
and Arial counters with a shoot takedown. Lora fights it but they end up in guard.
Lora has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Arial can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Arial is looking to work some ground and pound but Lora has wrist control.
Lora on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lora tries to get out of the position.
Lora had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Arial defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arial postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lora has his foot on Arial's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Arial works his way back into a safe position though.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Arial working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Arial pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lora is keeping the position for now.
Arial trying to control but Lora is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arial landing some decent shots from guard.
Lora has his foot on Arial's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Arial works his way back into a safe position though.
Arial in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lora keeping moving, preventing Arial from controlling successfully.
Arial looking to sit in guard and control but Lora gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Arial looking for a sweep. Not yet Arial, not yet.
Lora drops back, looking for a kneebar! Arial looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Arial looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Arial!
Lora is trying to get back to half guard.
Arial grinds an elbow into Lora's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lora is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Arial is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lora is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lora taking a bit of punishment here - Arial scoring with strikes.
Lora gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lora looking for submissions off his back.
Lora is trying to control but can't.
Arial is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lora taking some punishment here, with Arial in his half guard.
Lora on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lora is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arial pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arial winds up and cracks Lora with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Arial is nestled in close to Lora, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Arial seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lora does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lora wants to control but Arial is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Arial wants to work for an arm triangle but Lora is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lora is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Arial scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lora looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Arial landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lora is trying to get back to full guard.
Lora wants to control but Arial is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lora is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lora is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Arial is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lora looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lora tries to kick Arial off but Arial keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
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. Arial connects with a nice short shot to Lora's temple.
Lora missing with punches from the bottom.
Lora trying to hold on to Arial's head to control him but Arial postures up.
Arial landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lora is looking to control Arial's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lora avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lora looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lora has hold of Arial's hands but Arial slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dex Arial dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Arial drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Arial trying to control but Lora is working from the bottom.
Arial must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Arial is working Lora over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lora avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Arial wants to control from the top but Lora keeps moving.
Lora 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.
Lora is looking for a triangle but Arial pushes his legs off easily.
Arial drops back looking for a leg! Lora is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lora manages to kick Arial off! Arial jumps back into Lora's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arial cracks Lora with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lora had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Arial defends it easily.
Arial is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Arial scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Arial chips away with some ground and pound.
Arial wants to control from the top but Lora keeps moving.
Lora preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Arial throws a big elbow that misses.
Arial wants to control from the top but Lora keeps moving.
Lora has momentary wrist control but Arial slips an elbow through the middle.
Lora working for a triangle but Arial defends it easily.
Dex Arial has got the better of the ground game so far.
Arial with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arial got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lora has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arial has managed to get both his arms back between Lora's legs - danger averted.
Lora keeping moving, preventing Arial from controlling successfully.
Lora is looking to sweep but instead, Arial has passed into half guard.
Arial lands with a punch from half guard.
Lora definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lora looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lora looking for submissions off his back.
Arial lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Arial.
Ground and pound from Arial.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lora tries to get to full guard but Arial has control of the leg.
Arial trying to control the pace.
Lora is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Arial scores with a couple of nice shots.
Arial takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lora looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Arial looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Arial prevents Lora from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lora won't allow Arial to pass to mount.
Ground and pound from Arial.
Lora looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lora is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arial pulls his head out easily.
Lora actively working from the bottom here.
Lora is staying active underneath Arial, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arial takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Arial 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.
Lora slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lora bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Arial's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dex Arial 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! This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Lora.
Lora throws a jab but it's blocked by Arial.
Lora tries to clinch up.
Manuel Lora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arial gets the takedown into side control.
Arial working the head and body with strikes.
Lora taking a bit of punishment here - Arial scoring with strikes.
Lora is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Arial working the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lora prevents Arial from moving into mount.
Arial lands a nice forearm strike.
Arial working the ground and pound.
Arial trying to control the action but Lora is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lora sneaks back into half guard.
Lora looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lora is trying to maintain the position but Arial is very close to passing his half guard.
Arial looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Arial is looking for a kimura here.
Arial is pressing down on Lora's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lora is holding on for now.
Arial scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Arial drops an elbow to the side of Lora's head.
Arial scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lora wants to improve his position but Arial is controlling well.
Arial is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lora has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lora keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lora gets full guard.
Lora looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lora looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Arial is defending well. Lora quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Arial has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Lora celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Manuel Lora!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Soul Shadow (ranked 1778 p4p, 202 weight class) and Brock Sampson (ranked 2078 p4p, 226 weight class). Shadow comes to the cage accompanied by Shadow and Soul - Red. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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167 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Soul Shadow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock Sampson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sampson misses with a series of wild punches.
Sampson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shadow moves away.
Shadow is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sampson.
Shadow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sampson.
Sampson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shadow.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sampson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sampson throws a body shot but no joy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sampson, as that shot connected.
Shadow's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sampson under the eye.
Good exchange - Shadow coming out on top.
Shadow moves into the clinch successfully.
Shadow lands a nice uppercut.
Shadow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shadow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shadow works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Shadow fails to land.
Sampson tries to pull guard but Shadow won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shadow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sampson backwards.
Shadow taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shadow misses with a punch to the body.
Shadow has a couple of punches blocked by Sampson.
Sampson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shadow to keep the fight standing.
Sampson blocks a body shot from Shadow.
Shadow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shadow swings wildly with an uppercut but Sampson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shadow stalling.
Shadow lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shadow lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shadow.
Shadow lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shadow.
A shot in the inside from Shadow.
Shadow misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shadow misses with a punch on the inside.
Sampson blocking some punches.
Shadow lands a left hand.
Sampson is trying to pull guard but Shadow turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Soul Shadow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Sampson.
Shadow throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shadow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shadow lands a nice uppercut.
Shadow scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sampson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shadow just stands there and leans against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Shadow.
Sampson tries to pull guard but Shadow won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sampson.
Shadow misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shadow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shadow manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sampson. Shadow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good shot there by Shadow.
Shadow misses with a head kick.
Shadow is looking to slow Sampson down with leg kicks.
Sampson misses with a body shot.
Shadow scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sampson looks to land a combination. Shadow sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Soul Shadow has been cut.
Shadow closes the distance and clinches.
Sampson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shadow lands with a short shot to the head.
Sampson is trying to pull guard but Shadow turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Shadow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shadow breaks the clinch.
Sampson looks to land a combination but Shadow avoids it well.
Shadow slips a jab from Sampson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Soul Shadow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Soul Shadow's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shadow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sampson manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Sampson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shadow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sampson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sampson scores with a body shot.
Sampson misses with a hook. Shadow ducked under it nicely.
Shadow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sampson can do to turn this around?
Sampson misses the shot to the body.
Oooh a lovely combination from Sampson sends Shadow down but not out. Sampson dives into side control looking to finish.
Shadow is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sampson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Oh Shadow is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shadow is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Sweat, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Sampson trying to control the position but Shadow is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shadow manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sampson's best efforts.
Shadow seems to have got his legs back now.
Sampson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shadow doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sampson.
Sampson is looking to take a break and control but Shadow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shadow is trying to get back to full guard.
Shadow is working hard here to advance position.
Sampson slows the pace down in half guard.
Shadow wants to control but Sampson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shadow is refusing to be controlled, as Sampson sits in half guard.
Shadow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sampson wants to pass the guard but Shadow is defending well.
Shadow is trying to control but can't.
Sampson is pressing down on Shadow's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shadow is holding on for now.
Sampson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sampson takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Shadow just trying to survive but Sampson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shadow wants to escape the position.
Sampson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Shadow preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sampson.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Sampson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Shadow manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sampson's guard. Nice work there by Shadow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shadow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sampson wants to sweep here but Shadow controlling him for the moment.
Shadow has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shadow is stalling in the full guard.
Shadow looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sampson is pulling down on Shadow's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Sampson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Soul Shadow's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sampson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sampson throws a body shot but no joy.
Sampson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shadow counters with a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Sampson misses the target.
Shadow slips under a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shadow. That's going to slow Sampson down.
Shadow cracks Sampson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shadow clinches with his opponent.
Shadow lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shadow lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shadow tries to throw a body punch but Sampson avoids it by throwing Shadow back against the cage.
Sampson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shadow to keep the fight standing.
Shadow lands a shoulder strike.
Shadow is pushing Sampson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shadow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shadow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shadow lands a body punch.
Sampson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shadow lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Shadow.
Shadow lands a right hand.
A bit of stalling here from Shadow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sampson is trying to pull guard but Shadow has him pressed against the cage.
Shadow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shadow works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shadow is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shadow works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sampson is trying to pull guard but Shadow turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Soul Shadow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Sampson.
Shadow lands a right hand.
Shadow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Shadow.
Shadow cracks Sampson with a nice body shot.
Sampson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shadow scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sampson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Shadow drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sampson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Shadow has Sampson in his guard.
Shadow working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sampson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sampson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shadow is looking for a triangle but Sampson pushes his legs off easily.
Shadow looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sampson won't allow Shadow to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sampson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Shadow is not content to let Sampson control the position.
Sampson tries for a kimura but Shadow is defending well.
Shadow tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sampson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sampson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shadow keeps working.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Shadow tries to bench press Sampson off him but Sampson keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Soul Shadow showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shadow has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Soul Shadow!
Our winner, Soul Shadow, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Evgeni Lomachenko (ranked 697 p4p, 91 weight class) and Mister Island (ranked 1029 p4p, 131 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Evgeni Lomachenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mister Island!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Island shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lomachenko manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lomachenko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Island stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lomachenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lomachenko is looking for a triangle but Island pushes his legs off easily.
Island pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lomachenko is keeping the position for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Lomachenko'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.
Island controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Island trying to control but Lomachenko is working from the bottom.
Lomachenko looking for a guillotine here but Island defends easily.
Island told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Island wants to control from the top but Lomachenko keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Island stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lomachenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Island passes into half guard.
Island prevents Lomachenko from improving his position.
Island seems to be working for a kimura but Lomachenko defends the submission attempt.
Island wants to take a breather but Lomachenko is having none of it.
Lomachenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lomachenko is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Island wants to take a breather but Lomachenko is having none of it.
Island is working for a kimura but Lomachenko is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lomachenko is looking for a sweep. Island is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lomachenko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Island pulls his head out easily.
Island is trying to control the action in half guard but Lomachenko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lomachenko actively working from the bottom here.
Lomachenko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Island pulls his head out easily.
Island is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lomachenko sees it coming and defends easily.
Island is trying to work for a kimura but Lomachenko is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lomachenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Island is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lomachenko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Island.
Island is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lomachenko defends it well.
Island looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lomachenko throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
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.
Lomachenko is trying to get back to full guard.
Island is looking to take a break and control but Lomachenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lomachenko is looking for a sweep. Island is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Island is looking for a kimura here.
Lomachenko is staying active underneath Island, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lomachenko wants to get back to full guard but Island has passed into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Island wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lomachenko, who protects the arm well.
Island tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Island has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mister Island dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Island slips under a jab from Lomachenko.
Island with the counter takedown but Lomachenko avoids it easily.
Lomachenko scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Island regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lomachenko.
Island is pulling down on Lomachenko's head. It's preventing any offense from Lomachenko, at least for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lomachenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lomachenko postures up in Island's guard and throws a big left but Island blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Island trying to keep a closed guard but Lomachenko is proving a slippery customer.
Lomachenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Island working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lomachenko.
Island keeping full guard, as Lomachenko tries to pass.
Lomachenko scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lomachenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Island works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Island is looking to cinch up a triangle. Lomachenko throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Island's body to avoid the submission. Island has instead reached around Lomachenko's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Island arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mister Island!
Mister Island decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Divac (ranked 222 p4p, 32 weight class) and Brooklyn Brawler (ranked 640 p4p, 97 weight class). Divac kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Nas- Do you hate me now. Brawler is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Beastie Boys- No Sleep till Brooklyn. Brooklyn Brawler 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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190 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roman Divac!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brooklyn Brawler!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Divac ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brawler moves away.
A big left from Divac misses.
Brawler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've been informed that Brawler 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.
Brawler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Divac moves away.
Divac misses with a wild body shot.
Divac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Divac lands a slapping body shot.
Divac ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brawler moves away.
Divac scores with a jab.
Brawler slips under a jab from Divac.
Divac misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brawler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brawler avoids the body shot from Divac.
It seemed like Brawler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Divac misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brawler.
Brawler misses the jab.
Nice straight punches there by Brawler. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brawler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brawler avoids the body shot from Divac.
Divac throws an overhand right that lands on Brawler's shoulder, as Brawler tries to avoid the shot.
Divac connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brawler momentarily.
Divac getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Brawler misses the body punch
and Divac counters with a straight right hand.
Divac uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brawler.
Brawler avoids the body shot from Divac.
As Divac backs off Brawler throws a huge counter combo but Divac manages to avoid it all.
Divac cracks a nice hook into Brawler's ribs.
A combination from Divac does no damage.
Brawler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Divac.
Divac was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Divac throws the left hand but Brawler avoids the punch easily.
Brawler appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Brawler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Divac was well out of range. Poor timing from Brawler.
Divac is looking to wear down Brawler with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Divac just misses with a punch to the body.
Brawler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Divac misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brawler.
Brawler digs a good body shot into Divac's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brawler scores with a decent looking hook.
Divac throws a body punch but Brawler moves out of range.
Divac with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Roman Divac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brawler walks into a left hand.
Brawler misses with a looping left.
Brawler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Divac with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brawler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Divac makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Divac throws a shot from downtown. Brawler moves away and avoids it.
Good shot there by Divac.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brawler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Divac.
Divac instigates a clinch.
Brawler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Divac escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Divac just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Brawler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Divac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Divac lands a nice hook to Brawler's body. Brawler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brawler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Divac.
Divac lands a right hook to the body.
Brawler misses with a looping right.
Divac connects with the punch.
Divac waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brawler.
Divac throws a hook to the side of Brawler's head but Brawler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Divac works Brawler's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Divac does no damage.
Divac moves into the clinch successfully.
Divac working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Divac lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Divac tries a body shot but Brawler blocks it.
Divac blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Divac breaks the clinch.
Divac takes one to the chin there.
Divac looks to score with a jab to the body but Brawler is just out of range.
Divac looks to land a right hand but Brawler moved out of range.
It seemed like Brawler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Divac fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Divac avoids the body shot from Brawler.
Brawler throws a big shot that misses.
Divac swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Divac dominated that round.
That's time! Divac's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Brawler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Divac.
Sloppy strikes from Brawler. Those never looked like landing.
Divac sizes up Brawler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brawler throws a right and a left that Divac avoids nicely.
It looked like Divac was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Brawler.
Brawler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Divac stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Roman Divac is winning the standup battle so far.
Divac lands with a straight right. Brawler didn't see that one coming.
Divac looks to score with a jab to the body but Brawler is just out of range.
Divac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Divac ducks under a wild hook from Brawler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brawler misses with a body shot.
Divac darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Divac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brawler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Divac misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brawler swings for the body but Divac moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Divac. Brawler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Divac bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Divac throws a body punch but Brawler moves out of range.
Divac is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Divac throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Divac lands with a shot to the body.
Divac throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brawler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Divac.
Divac connects with a nice looking jab.
Divac is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brawler can do to turn this around?
Brawler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Divac cracks a nice hook into Brawler's ribs.
Divac throws a poor cross that misses
and Brawler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brawler ducks under a wild hook from Divac.
It seemed like Brawler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brawler slips under a jab from Divac.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Divac slips a jab from Brawler.
Brawler scores with a jab to the body.
Brawler throws a hook but Divac avoids it easily.
Divac bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brawler's head.
Divac digs a good body shot into Brawler's ribs.
Divac lands a jab.
Brawler throws a hook to the side of Divac's head but Divac sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Divac misses with an uppercut. Brawler saw that one coming.
Divac scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Divac takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brawler staying out of range there.
A shot to the body from Divac misses
and Brawler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brawler moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Divac cracks Brawler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Divac misses with a hook to the body
and Brawler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Divac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brawler throws out a counter right but Divac avoids it with no problem.
Divac throws a poor cross that misses
and Brawler counters with a nice uppercut.
Brawler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Divac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brawler is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Brawler feints a jab promting Divac to slip. Brawler then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Divac slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Roman Divac has been cut.
Divac cracks Brawler with a good jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Divac uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brawler.
Divac throws a hook to the side of Brawler's head but Brawler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brawler scores with a jab to the body.
Divac looks to throw the jab but Brawler is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Divac. Brawler does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the body from Divac misses
and Brawler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brawler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Divac throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brawler counters with a straight right hand.
Divac listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Divac pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brawler throws a lazy right hand but Divac sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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 Roman Divac will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roman Divac's cut.
That's time! Divac's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Brawler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Divac wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Divac ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Divac throws a big shot that misses.
Brawler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Divac manages to avoid it.
Divac throws a poor cross that misses
and Brawler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Divac jabs Brawler right on the nose. Brawler blinks but takes it well.
Divac takes a swing at Brawler's ribcage but misses.
Divac scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brawler walks into a straight right hand from Divac.
Divac throws a looping overhand right but Brawler ducks down to avoid it.
Divac misses with a hook to the body
letting Brawler counter with a right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brawler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brawler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Divac sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brawler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Divac throws out the jab.
Brawler slips under a jab from Divac.
Divac misses with a body shot.
Donk. Brawler catches Divac right on the button with a cross.
Divac misses with a looping right.
Brawler is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Divac slips under a jab from Brawler.
Divac throws a poor cross that misses
and Brawler counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Divac. Brawler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Divac lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Divac misses.
Divac ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Divac misses the body punch
and Brawler counters with a nice body shot.
Brawler throws a hook but Divac avoids it easily.
Brawler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Divac.
Brawler misses with a wild body shot.
Divac appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Brawler cracks Divac with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brawler misses with a hook. Divac ducked under it nicely.
Brawler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brawler has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Divac staying out of range there.
Divac swings for the body but Brawler moves out of range.
Divac darts in trying to clinch
and Brawler counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brawler missing with a left hand there. Divac was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Divac misses with a body punch
and Brawler counters with a straight right hand.
Brawler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Divac throws a sloppy body shot
and Brawler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Divac thinking.
Divac throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A right-left combo lands from Divac.
Brawler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brawler looks to land a left hand but Divac moved out of range nicely.
Divac throwing a counter right hand but Brawler manages to avoid it.
Brawler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Divac.
Brawler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Divac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Divac. Brawler does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Brawler releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Brawler moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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!
Divac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brawler was well out of range. Poor timing from Divac.
Brawler scores with a jab to the jaw.
Brawler slips under a jab from Divac.
Divac looks to land a right hand but Brawler moved out of range.
Brawler is looking for the big counter here.
Brawler scores with a nice right hand.
Divac listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Divac throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brawler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Divac.
Brawler looks to score with a jab to the body but Divac is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Brooklyn Brawler just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Roman Divac's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Divac changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brawler connects with a single shot there.
A big left from Divac misses.
Divac misses with a body shot.
Divac cracks Brawler with an open hand slap.
Brawler throws a lazy uppercut
letting Divac counter with a right hand.
Brawler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Good standup being displayed there by Divac as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Divac throws a shot to the body.
Divac misses with a hook
and Brawler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The fighters circling - Divac throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brawler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Divac ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brawler moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Divac.
Divac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brawler was well out of range. Poor timing from Divac.
Brawler throws out a counter right but Divac avoids it with no problem.
Divac takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brawler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Divac misses with an uppercut
and Brawler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Divac thinking.
Divac looks to land a left hand but Brawler moved out of range nicely.
Divac swings for the body but Brawler moves out of range.
Divac takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Divac misses with a left hand
and Brawler counters with a straight right hand.
Divac bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brawler's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Divac throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Brawler looks to land a combination. Divac sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
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!
Divac misses with a looping right.
Brawler pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Divac back to the cage. Brawler follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
No joy there for Brawler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Divac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brawler manages to avoid it.
Divac blocks a jab.
Divac misses with a lunging right hand
and Brawler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Divac thinking.
Divac lands a nice looking body shot.
Divac looks to land a left hand but Brawler moved out of range nicely.
Divac tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brawler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Divac as he connects with a hook.
Brawler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Brawler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brawler swats away the attempt to clinch by Divac.
Divac works the jab nicely.
Divac takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Donk. Divac catches Brawler right on the button with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Divac. Brawler does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brawler! But no joy.
Divac throws out a loose jab but Brawler uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brawler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Divac.
Brawler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Brawler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Divac on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brawler throws a right and a left that Divac avoids nicely.
Divac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Divac throws a shot from downtown. Brawler moves away and avoids it.
Brawler blocks a jab.
Brawler misses with a looping left.
Divac scores with a jab to the head.
Divac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brawler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brawler there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Brooklyn Brawler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Roman Divac's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Divac moves to clinch but Brawler breaks away
and Brawler counters with a stiff right hand.
Divac scores with a jab to the head.
Brawler is rocked!
Divac connects with a nice cross there... Brawler is looking wobbly and Divac recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Brawler to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Divac jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roman Divac!
Roman Divac retains his light heavyweight title!
Roman Divac thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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