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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Braxton Hernando (ranked 2376 p4p, 217 weight class) and Gray Cuida (ranked 4988 p4p, 354 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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144 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Braxton Hernando!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gray Cuida!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cuida misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Cuida misses.
Hernando has Cuida up against the cage in a clinch.
Hernando swings wildly with an uppercut but Cuida uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cuida.
Cuida blocking some punches.
Hernando working aggressively here.
Hernando has a couple of punches blocked by Cuida.
Hernando has a couple of punches blocked by Cuida.
Nice elbow from Cuida.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cuida 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.
Cuida blocks an uppercut.
Hernando throws a punch but it's blocked by Cuida.
Our sources have told us that Hernando has been working on his elbows in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuida misses with a knee to the head.
Hernando drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cuida managing to block the knees to the body from Hernando.
Hernando misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuida tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hernando avoids it.
Hernando lands with a left to the head.
Hernando throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cuida trying to stall but Hernando improves his position.
Cuida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cuida misses with a knee strike.
Cuida is looking to control Hernando's arms but Hernando gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cuida has his back to the cage.
Hernando goes for a takedown attempt but Cuida pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cuida feints and then cracks Hernando's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hernando down.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hernando, as that shot connected.
Hernando closes the distance and clinches.
Hernando is working for takedown but Cuida is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Braxton Hernando. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cuida blocking some punches.
Hernando stops a takedown attempt from Cuida.
Hernando pushes off an throws an elbow but Cuida leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hernando misses with a punch on the inside.
Hernando tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernando throws a head punch that misses.
Cuida unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hernando lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cuida unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cuida leaning against his opponent.
Cuida throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cuida swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hernando misses with a punch on the inside.
Cuida holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Cuida fails to land.
Cuida is pushing Hernando up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cuida lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Braxton Hernando has been cut.
Hernando misses with some punches.
Cuida prevents the takedown attempt.
Cuida stalling.
The referee calls for Cuida to work.
Cuida leaning against his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernando working aggressively here.
Hernando misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cuida.
Hernando has a couple of punches blocked by Cuida.
Hernando throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hernando tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hernando tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hernando pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hernando misses with the head strike.
Hernando has a couple of punches blocked by Cuida.
Cuida throws a head punch that misses.
Cuida throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hernando.
Hernando misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cuida creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hernando's defenses.
Cuida throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hernando.
Cuida tries to land knees in the clinch but Hernando avoids the damage to the body.
Hernando creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hernando.
Hernando's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cuida misses with a looping right.
Hernando cracks Cuida with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
Cuida misses with a hook. Hernando ducked under it nicely.
Hernando avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cuida moves out of range of the strikes.
Hernando throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No joy there for Hernando, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cuida loads up on a big right hand but Hernando slips the punch.
Cuida avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cuida has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cuida there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hernando on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hernando swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cuida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hernando.
Cuida punishes Hernando's body with a nice straight punch.
Cuida moves away from the strike by Hernando.
Hernando walks into a left hand.
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 Braxton Hernando will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Braxton Hernando's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cuida misses with a few strikes there.
Hernando lands with a straight right. Cuida didn't see that one coming.
Hernando throws a poor cross that misses
and Cuida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Braxton Hernando seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cuida fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cuida tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hernando swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hernando tries to clinch but Cuida moves out of range.
Cuida throws out a counter right but Hernando avoids it with no problem.
Cuida scores with a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Hernando as Cuida shoots in.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hernando moves away from the strike by Cuida.
Hernando lands a right hook to the body.
Hernando missing with a left hand there. Cuida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hernando misses with a straight right.
Hernando keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cuida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cuida moves out of range as Hernando strikes.
Cuida misses with a straight left.
Hernando is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Cuida misses.
Hernando throwing a counter right hand but Cuida manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Cuida there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hernando scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernando clinches up with Cuida and pushes him back against the cage.
Cuida lands a knee to the head.
Cuida working Hernando over with knees to the body.
Hernando lands with a right to the head.
Hernando has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Cuida clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Cuida is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Hernando off. It looks like it's working - Hernando slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Cuida displaying calm under pressure there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hernando misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cuida.
Hernando throws a hook but Cuida avoids it easily.
Cuida throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hernando.
Hernando misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick by Hernando misses
and Cuida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hernando slips a straight right by Cuida.
Hernando is looking to score with low kicks.
Cuida avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hernando uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cuida has time to react.
Cuida throws the left hand but Hernando avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuida has Hernando up against the cage in a clinch.
Hernando scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cuida blocking some punches.
Hernando throws a punch but it's blocked by Cuida.
Hernando misses with a punch on the inside.
Cuida throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hernando breaks from the clinch.
Hernando is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hernando connects with a looping right hand.
Cuida fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cuida shoots in for a takedown but Hernando shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Braxton Hernando has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gray Cuida.
Hernando connects with a right hand. Cuida shakes it off.
Cuida throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hernando misses with a hook to the body
and Cuida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernando circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cuida wants to clinch.
Cuida needs to keep his hands up - Hernando had a free shot at his head there.
Cuida bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cuida working away.
Hernando manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Cuida gets back to full guard.
Hernando content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hernando won't allow Cuida to sweep him here.
Hernando lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernando scoring with punches to the head and body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cuida looking for a sweep. Not yet Cuida, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernando trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hernando missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hernando lands a couple of digs.
Cuida is adopting a defensive guard.
Cuida tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cuida manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hernando manages to get himself to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hernando is on top in guard.
Hernando thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hernando throws a big elbow that misses.
Hernando with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cuida is trying to control the position but Hernando postures up.
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 Braxton Hernando will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Braxton Hernando's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hernando attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cuida moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Hernando on the inside.
Cuida is rocked!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hernando.
Cuida is still on wobbly legs! Can Hernando finish him?
Hernando throws a big uppercut that drops Cuida! More strikes from Hernando and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Cuida lies dazed against the cage as Hernando celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Braxton Hernando!
The defeated Gray Cuida had this to say: 'This is why I run...'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Techno Viking (ranked 4364 p4p, 439 weight class) and Walter Lang (ranked 3897 p4p, 408 weight class). Viking kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Techno Viking. Lang has chosen Welcome to the Jungle as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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142 lbs
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165 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Techno Viking!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Walter Lang!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lang misses with a head kick.
Lang throws a hook to the side of Viking's head but Viking sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lang looks to land a left hand but Viking moved out of range nicely.
Lang throws a series of punches but Viking avoids them all with ease.
Lang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Viking looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Viking defending well as Lang loads up on a big left hand.
Viking moves out of range as Lang strikes.
Viking closes the distance and clinches.
Lang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Walter Lang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lang wants to slow Viking down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang misses with a hook.
It looked like Viking was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lang.
A telegraphed right hand from Lang misses the target.
Viking checks a low kick from Lang.
Viking keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Viking pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viking slips a straight right by Lang.
Lang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Viking.
A cross from Lang lands.
Lang misses the shot to the body.
Viking looks to score with a jab to the body but Lang is just out of range.
Lang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Viking.
Viking blocks a head kick by Lang.
Lang misses with a left hand
and Viking counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Viking rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lang throws the left hand but Viking avoids the punch easily.
Viking looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Viking throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lang throws a head kick but Viking moves out of range.
Viking checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viking swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Viking fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lang throws a sloppy head kick and Viking moves out of range easily.
Viking throwing a counter right hand but Lang manages to avoid it.
Lang slips under a jab from Viking.
Lang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Viking moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lang throws a poor cross that misses
and Viking counters with a nice uppercut.
Viking misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Viking takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lang swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Viking counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Viking misses with an uppercut. Lang saw that one coming.
Viking throws a body punch but Lang moves out of range.
Lang throws a head kick that misses.
Lang throws a looping overhand right but Viking ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Viking. Lang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Viking stuns Lang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viking misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lang.
Lang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Viking wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lang lands a left and a right that send Viking crashing to the mat, dazed. Lang thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Viking is rocked!
Lang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Viking.
Oh Viking is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice defenses there by Viking.
Lang jabs Viking to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Viking lands a nice shot that snaps Lang's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lang moves away from the strike by Viking.
Viking tries to clinch
and Lang counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Viking thinking.
Lang misses with a series of wild punches.
Lang throws a sloppy head kick and Viking moves out of range easily.
Viking throwing a counter right hand but Lang manages to avoid it.
Viking seems to have got his legs back now.
Viking swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lang looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Lang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lang scores with a shot to the body.
Lang misses with a right hand
and Viking counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lang misses with an uppercut
and Viking counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lang swats away the attempt to clinch by Viking.
Lang raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Viking shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lang throws a head kick that misses.
Lang throws a head kick that misses.
Lang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lang walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Viking avoids the head kick by Lang.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lang. Viking does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lang misses with an uppercut
and Viking counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Viking moves in looking to clinch but Lang pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lang. Viking does a little dance to reset his feet.
Viking misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Lang dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Viking scores with a jab to the head.
Jab from Lang.
Lang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lang keeps the fight on the outside.
Viking blocks a jab.
Viking misses with a wild body shot.
Viking misses with a body shot.
Lang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Viking lands a really nice looking cross but Lang seems unphased.
Lang misses with a hook.
Viking avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang throws a hook but Viking blocks it.
Lang takes a swing at Viking's ribcage but misses.
Lang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Viking tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lang manages to circle out of the way.
Viking really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sloppy strikes from Lang. Those never looked like landing.
Lang throws a poor cross that misses
and Viking counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viking looks to score with a jab to the body but Lang is just out of range.
Lang drops his hands momentarily and Viking takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lang throws a sloppy head kick
and Viking counters with a one-two to the body.
Lang lands with a good body shot.
Viking connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lang. Lang circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lang drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Viking uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lang.
Lang takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A head kick misses from Lang.
Viking instigates a clinch.
Viking tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Viking successfully pulls guard.
Viking is trying to control the position but Lang postures up.
Viking pushes a forearm under Lang's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Lang is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Techno Viking!
Techno Viking very nearly forgot to thank Bullet Proof System amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Walter Lang was interviewed post fight and said 'I want to thank Freebok for sponsoring me. Buy there the have cool stuff!!! FREEBOK!!!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Ulriksen (ranked 5107 p4p, 552 weight class) and Harry Holliday (ranked 6774 p4p, 605 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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202 lbs
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210 lbs
22 - 13 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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World class boxer
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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
16 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Victor Ulriksen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Holliday!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ulriksen misses the shot to the body.
Holliday cracks the inside of Ulriksen's front leg.
Ulriksen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Holliday tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ulriksen is in Holliday's guard.
Ulriksen trying to control the position from guard on top but Holliday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holliday preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Holliday utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ulriksen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Holliday's head.
Ulriksen 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.
Ulriksen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ulriksen tries to free his leg and advance position but Holliday is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ulriksen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ulriksen wants to control from the top but Holliday keeps moving.
Ulriksen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ulriksen throwing strikes from guard but Holliday blocks nicely.
Ulriksen trying to control but Holliday is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Holliday throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ulriksen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ulriksen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holliday.
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.
A chopping leg kick lands by Holliday.
Ulriksen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Holliday pinned against the cage. Holliday gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Holliday displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ulriksen.
Holliday looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ulriksen misses with a jab to the body
and Holliday connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Holliday.
Ulriksen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Holliday counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Ulriksen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ulriksen throws a body punch but Holliday moves out of range.
It seemed like Holliday was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Holliday throws a series of punches but Ulriksen avoids them all with ease.
Ulriksen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Holliday swivels and escapes.
Ulriksen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Holliday sprawls well. Holliday wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ulriksen gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holliday needs to keep his hands up - Ulriksen had a free shot at his head there.
Ulriksen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Holliday lands with a hook. Ulriksen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ulriksen shoots in for a takedown but Holliday shows good takedown defense.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Holliday.
Ulriksen looks to score with a jab to the body but Holliday is just out of range.
Holliday scores with a head kick.
Ulriksen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Holliday keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A swing and a miss from Holliday.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ulriksen shoots in for a takedown but Holliday shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
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!
Holliday throws a leg kick but Ulriksen moved away.
Ulriksen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Holliday will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ulriksen works the jab nicely.
It looks like Harry Holliday has been cut.
Ulriksen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ulriksen throws an overhand right that lands on Holliday's shoulder, as Holliday tries to avoid the shot.
Holliday tries a quick counter leg kick but Ulriksen is wise to it.
Ulriksen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ulriksen gets a takedown into half guard.
Ulriksen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Holliday defending well though.
Ulriksen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Holliday with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Harry Holliday will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Harry Holliday'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.
Ulriksen misses the jab.
Ulriksen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ulriksen shoots for a double leg takedown but Holliday sprawls well. He's pushed Ulriksen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Victor Ulriksen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ulriksen avoids the body shot from Holliday.
Holliday lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Holliday looks to land a left hand but Ulriksen moved out of range nicely.
Ulriksen shoots in for a double leg but Holliday sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ulriksen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Holliday as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Ulriksen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ulriksen throws a body punch but Holliday moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holliday throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ulriksen shoots in for a double leg but Holliday sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Holliday fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Holliday scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ulriksen in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ulriksen looks for a takedown but Holliday sprawls well.
It seemed like Holliday was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Holliday.
Ulriksen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holliday.
Ulriksen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ulriksen is rocked!
Ulriksen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holliday moves away.
Oh Ulriksen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Holliday slaps away a takedown attempt from Ulriksen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Holliday throws a pinpoint strike between Ulriksen's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Ulriksen crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Holliday scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harry Holliday!
A less than humble Harry Holliday misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Melchizedek Halo (ranked 3142 p4p, 421 weight class) and Johan Dahlberg (ranked 3654 p4p, 465 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Melchizedek Halo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johan Dahlberg!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dahlberg throws a shot from downtown. Halo moves away and avoids it.
Dahlberg moves forwards but Halo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Halo fails to land with a series of punches.
Halo misses with a looping left.
Halo scores with a jab. Dahlberg acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dahlberg gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dahlberg throws a solid leg kick but Halo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dahlberg.
Dahlberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halo was well out of range. Poor timing from Dahlberg.
Dahlberg takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dahlberg drives through and clinches with Halo against the cage.
Halo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dahlberg can't find room to land a body shot as Halo controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dahlberg.
Halo blocks an uppercut.
Halo misses with a punch on the inside.
Dahlberg misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dahlberg.
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!
Halo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo breaks the clinch.
Halo throws a head kick that Dahlberg semi-blocks.
Halo lands with a kick to the temple. Dahlberg shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Halo lands a jab.
Dahlberg lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dahlberg throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dahlberg.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dahlberg.
Dahlberg throws the left hand but Halo avoids the punch easily.
Halo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Halo lands a head kick. Dahlberg smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Melchizedek Halo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Halo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jab from Halo.
Halo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dahlberg.
A slow jab from Dahlberg misses its intended target.
Dahlberg missing with a left hand there. Halo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Halo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Halo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dahlberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Halo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Halo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dahlberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Halo.
Dahlberg lands with a nice body punch.
Halo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Halo delivers a nice body kick.
Dahlberg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Dahlberg misses.
Halo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dahlberg takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo misses with a right hand
enabling Dahlberg to counter with a crisp jab.
Dahlberg throws out a loose jab but Halo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halo is looking to counter punch.
Halo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dahlberg slips a jab from Halo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halo. Dahlberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Halo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dahlberg.
It looks like Melchizedek Halo has been cut.
Halo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dahlberg.
Jab from Halo.
Halo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dahlberg swinging wildly here.
Halo misses the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Dahlberg there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dahlberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dahlberg misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dahlberg throws a shot from downtown. Halo moves away and avoids it.
Dahlberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Halo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Halo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dahlberg thows a leg kick but Halo checks it
and Halo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Halo missing with a left hand there. Dahlberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dahlberg goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dahlberg wants to clinch.
Halo just misses with a punch to the body.
Dahlberg chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halo. Dahlberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Halo dips to his left and cracks Dahlberg with an uppercut!
Dahlberg throws a sloppy body shot
and Halo counters with a right hand to the body.
Dahlberg gets a clinch.
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 Melchizedek Halo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Melchizedek Halo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dahlberg.
Halo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dahlberg under the eye.
Dahlberg throws the left hand but Halo avoids the punch easily.
As Dahlberg backs away, Halo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Halo fails to land with a series of punches.
Halo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dahlberg ducks right into an uppercut from Halo.
Halo works over Dahlberg's head and body with a nice combination.
Halo throws a lazy head kick
and Dahlberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Dahlberg. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dahlberg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dahlberg misses with a hook to the body
and Halo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Halo throws a lazy body kick
and Dahlberg counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Halo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Halo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Halo throws a looping overhand right but Dahlberg ducks down to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dahlberg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo walks into a jab.
Halo connects with a crisp jab.
Halo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Halo throws out a leg kick but Dahlberg moves out of range and Halo only half commits.
Nice straight punches there by Halo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Halo.
Halo checks a leg kick.
Dahlberg throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Dahlberg.
Halo defending well as Dahlberg loads up on a big left hand.
Dahlberg shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dahlberg connects with a solid leg kick.
Dahlberg cracks Halo with an open hand slap.
Dahlberg misses with a looping right.
Halo lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice cross by Dahlberg.
Dahlberg connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Halo lands a nice looking body shot.
Halo throws a sloppy head kick and Dahlberg moves out of range easily.
Dahlberg flicks out a counter leg kick but Halo steps away.
Halo slips a jab from Dahlberg.
An attempted straight right counter from Halo misses the target.
Dahlberg throws a body punch but Halo moves out of range.
Halo throws a hook to the side of Dahlberg's head but Dahlberg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Halo throws a looping overhand right but Dahlberg ducks down to avoid it.
Dahlberg moves out of range of the body kick.
Dahlberg follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Dahlberg ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Halo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dahlberg.
Halo connects with a solid leg kick.
Halo throws a leg kick which misses Dahlberg's front leg but catches the back leg as Dahlberg tries to avoid it.
Halo wants to slow Dahlberg down by chopping away at his legs.
Dahlberg throws a body shot but no joy.
Halo appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dahlberg takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halo. Dahlberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Halo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dahlberg.
Dahlberg walks into a jab.
We've been told by Halo's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Halo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Halo slips under a jab from Dahlberg.
Dahlberg has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good shot there by Dahlberg.
Dahlberg throws the left hand but Halo avoids the punch easily.
Halo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dahlberg takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice defenses there by Dahlberg.
Melchizedek Halo is winning the standup battle so far.
Dahlberg lands a glancing blow to the side of Halo's head.
Dahlberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halo was well out of range. Poor timing from Dahlberg.
Halo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dahlberg moves away.
A big right from Halo misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dahlberg misses with a low kick.
Dahlberg avoids the body shot from Halo.
Halo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dahlberg takes a step back to recover.
Halo looks to land a left hand but Dahlberg moved out of range nicely.
Dahlberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Halo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dahlberg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Halo looks to score with a jab to the body but Dahlberg is just out of range.
Dahlberg walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Halo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Halo tries to work over Dahlberg's front leg with a kick but Dahlberg checks it.
Dahlberg staying out of range there.
Halo misses with a hook.
Halo needs to keep his hands up - Dahlberg had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dahlberg misses the jab.
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 Melchizedek Halo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Melchizedek Halo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A low kick from Dahlberg is predictable there
and Halo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dahlberg's knee momentarily.
Dahlberg looks to throw the jab but Halo is out of range.
Halo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Halo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dahlberg scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Halo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Halo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dahlberg walks into a straight right hand from Halo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dahlberg.
Halo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Halo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Halo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dahlberg throws out the jab.
Dahlberg takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
Halo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dahlberg lands with a straight right. Halo didn't see that one coming.
Halo missing with a left hand there. Dahlberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo throws a head kick that Dahlberg semi-blocks.
Dahlberg throws a right and a left that Halo avoids nicely.
Halo throws a shot from downtown. Dahlberg moves away and avoids it.
Halo misses the shot to the body.
Dahlberg misses with a right hand
and Halo counters with a low kick, right behind Dahlberg 's knee.
Halo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dahlberg misses with a looping right.
Halo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dahlberg.
Dahlberg looks to land a combination but Halo avoids it well.
Halo walks into a straight right hand from Dahlberg.
Halo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dahlberg counters with a straight right hand.
Halo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dahlberg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dahlberg scores with the left hand. Halo knows he should have avoided that one.
Johan Dahlberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Melchizedek Halo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Halo is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Halo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dahlberg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Halo lands a jab to the nose.
A shot to the body from Dahlberg misses
and Halo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Halo lands a jab to the head.
Halo ducks under a wild hook from Dahlberg.
Dahlberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Halo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dahlberg.
Nice defenses there by Halo.
Halo lands a nice looking body shot.
Dahlberg on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dahlberg crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Halo - the referee stops the clock and Dahlberg gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Halo. Dahlberg manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Halo slips under a jab.
Halo throws a front kick that sends Dahlberg stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dahlberg throws a sloppy body shot
and Halo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dahlberg's knee momentarily.
Dahlberg takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dahlberg walks into a straight right hand from Halo.
Dahlberg has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Halo finds it's way round the side to connect with Dahlberg's head.
Dahlberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Halo.
Halo scores with a nice right hand.
Dahlberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dahlberg connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Halo misses with a looping right.
Dahlberg walks into a left hand.
Halo works Dahlberg's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dahlberg moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Dahlberg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Halo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dahlberg throws out a loose jab but Halo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Halo moves out of range of the leg kick from Dahlberg.
Halo missing with a left hand there. Dahlberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Halo connects with a right hand. Dahlberg shakes it off.
Halo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Halo feints and then cracks Dahlberg's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dahlberg down.
Halo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dahlberg.
Dahlberg has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Halo.
Halo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dahlberg.
Halo throws a leg kick which misses Dahlberg's front leg but catches the back leg as Dahlberg tries to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Halo lands a leg kick that knocks Dahlberg off balance momentarily.
Dahlberg cracks a nice hook into Halo's ribs.
Halo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Melchizedek Halo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Halo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Melchizedek Halo!
Melchizedek Halo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sampson Shain (ranked 2841 p4p, 310 weight class) and Solomon Wilson (ranked 2022 p4p, 244 weight class). Wilson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Simple Math - By: DL Incognito. Sampson Shain has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sampson Shain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Solomon Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shain clinches with his opponent.
Shain misses with a punch to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shain obliges.
Shain misses with a knee strike.
Shain scores with a knee to the head.
Wilson pushes off an throws an elbow but Shain leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wilson blocks an elbow strike.
Shain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shain swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilson breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson moves to clinch but Shain breaks away
and Wilson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shain forces Wilson back against the cage and clinches.
Wilson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wilson lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Sampson Shain has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilson blocks an elbow strike from Shain.
Our sources have told us that Shain has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Wilson takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shain throws a head punch that misses.
Shain misses with the head strike.
Wilson lands a knee to the head.
Wilson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wilson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Solomon Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shain takes a swing at Wilson's ribcage but misses.
Wilson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wilson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shain is out of range.
Shain clinches up with Wilson and pushes him back against the cage.
Shain blocks the elbow strike.
Shain misses with some punches.
Wilson managing to block the knees to the body from Shain.
Shain trying to land knees to the body.
Shain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shain misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wilson.
Wilson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Wilson manages to end up in side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wilson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shain, who protects the arm well.
Wilson swings around for an armbar but Shain sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wilson's guard.
Shain wants to pass the guard but Wilson is keeping the position.
Wilson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shain is one step ahead there.
Shain gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson moves out of range of the body kick.
Shain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wilson connects with an inside leg kick.
Shain ducks under a wild hook from Wilson.
Wilson has a takedown stuffed.
Shain looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilson is just out of range.
Shain scores with a hook to the body. Wilson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wilson misses with an uppercut.
Shain tries to score with a low kick but Wilson moves his leg out of the way.
Shain gets caught napping as Wilson dives in and scores a takedown. Shain manages to retain guard.
Wilson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wilson is looking to work some ground and pound but Shain has wrist control.
Wilson passes into half guard.
Wilson has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Shain defend it? Wilson steps over the head and cranks it - Shain is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Wilson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Solomon Wilson!
Solomon Wilson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Evan Payton (ranked 1049 p4p, 157 weight class) and Shark Attack (ranked 1444 p4p, 227 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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201 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Evan Payton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shark Attack!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've been told by Payton's head coaches at Midnight MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Attack misses with a double jab.
Shark Attack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Attack.
Sloppy strikes from Attack. Those never looked like landing.
Attack drops his hands momentarily and Payton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Attack on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Attack throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Attack thows a left - swing and a miss!
Payton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Attack has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Payton misses with a wild combination.
Payton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Attack moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Payton jabs at Attack's body.
Payton feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Attacks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Attack tries a head kick but it misses.
Payton circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Payton to counter with a crisp jab.
Payton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payton looks to land a combination. Attack sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Shark Attack has been cut.
Payton connects with a nice looking jab.
Attack throws a combination that misses
and Payton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Attack takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Attack is rocked!
Payton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Attack.
Attack is still on wobbly legs! Can Payton finish him?
Attack lands a glancing blow to the side of Payton's head.
Payton bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Attack's head backwards.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Payton, right into the meat.
Attack gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Attack seems to have recovered his senses.
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!
Attack swings wildly with an uppercut but Payton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payton struggles to land a body shot inside as Attack controls his hands.
Attack misses with a hook to the ribs.
Payton misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Attack.
Payton lands a left hand.
Payton can't find room to land a body shot as Attack controls the action.
Payton blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Attack.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Payton misses with a punch to the body.
Attack unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Attack blocks a body shot from Payton.
Payton takes a knee right on the jaw!
Payton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Payton tries to work over Attack's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Payton has Attack pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Attack manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Payton tries a body shot but Attack blocks it.
Attack tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Attack lands an elbow that stopped Payton in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Evan Payton has been cut.
A short body shot lands from Payton as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Attack fails to land.
Attack working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Payton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Payton blocks an elbow strike.
Payton misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Payton.
Payton lands with a short shot to the head.
Payton digs a right hand underneath Attack's ribcage. Attack let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Attack misses with a punch to the body.
Payton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Attack's elbow.
Attack has a couple of punches blocked by Payton.
Attack struggles to land a body shot inside as Payton controls his hands.
Attack misses with a punch to the body.
Attack misses with a short punch on the inside.
Payton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice body punch from Payton - that landed with a thud.
Payton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Attack misses with a knee to the head.
Payton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Attack gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Payton.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan Payton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Payton presses Attack against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Payton.
Attack throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Payton blocks it with crossed arms.
Payton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payton gets through Attack's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Attack lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Payton breaks the clinch.
Payton lands with a good body shot.
Payton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Attack.
Payton punishes Attack's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payton throws a shot to the body.
Payton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Attack.
Payton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Attack stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Attack throws a lazy right hand but Payton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Attack has closed the distance and engaged Payton in a clinch.
Payton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Attack gets through Payton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Attack misses with a punch on the inside.
Payton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Payton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Attack lands an elbow just above Payton 's eye.
Attack with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
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 Evan Payton will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Payton has managed to clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Payton.
Attack stops a takedown attempt from Payton.
Attack stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Payton tries a body shot but Attack blocks it.
Shark Attack seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Payton digs a right hand into Attack's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Attack's gas tank.
Payton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Payton blocks a body shot from Attack.
Attack lands a shoulder strike.
Attack can't find room to land a body shot as Payton controls the action.
Payton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Attack on the inside.
Payton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Attack lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Attack misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Attack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Attack on the inside.
Payton has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Attack is trying to keep an underhook but Payton manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Attack is defending against the submission attempts here by Payton.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Payton prevents Attack from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Attack has managed to free his arm - good work.
Payton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Payton is controlling the pace.
Payton is trying to work for a kimura but Attack is defending well.
That's two 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.
Payton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Attack is just riding it out for now. Payton eventually gives up the hold.
Attack tries to roll over but Payton keeps him under control.
Attack wants to control but Payton is keeping busy.
Payton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Attack tries to get to full guard but Payton has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Attack trying to get back to full guard but Payton takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Payton has control of Attack's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Attack regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Attack has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Attack is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Payton off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Payton has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Payton is looking for the choke from the back position but Attack is controlling his hands well.
Payton keeps control of the position as Attack tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Attack is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Attack is keeping busy.
Payton is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Attack knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Attack for a finish.
Attack manages to reverse the position and now he's in Payton's guard. Nice work there by Attack.
Payton looking for a guillotine here but Attack defends easily.
Attack trying to control but Payton is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Payton dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Attack swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Attack swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Payton.
Payton avoids the body shot from Attack.
Payton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Payton moves out of range of the strikes.
Payton blocks a head kick by Attack.
Payton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Payton connects with a looping right hand.
Payton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Attack takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Attack swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Attack takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Payton circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab-cross combination lands for Payton and sends Attack crashing to the mat! Payton follows him down to the mat - Attack regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Attack is defending against the submission attempts here by Payton.
Attack moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payton is stalling in the full guard.
Payton drops back, looking for a kneebar! Attack looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Attack looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Attack!
Attack is working Payton over with some ground and pound from side control.
Attack scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Payton to see if he's OK.
Payton takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Attack scores with punches from side control.
Attack in side control lands a decent elbow.
Attack lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Payton down.
Payton is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payton is looking for a sweep.
Oh Payton is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Attack working away.
Attack landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Payton taking a bit of punishment here - Attack scoring with strikes.
Attack working away.
Payton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Attack wants to control but Payton is keeping him busy.
Payton seems to have got his legs back now.
Attack is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Payton is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Attack off and has taken his back!
Evan Payton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Attack is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Payton gets his way!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Attack is trying to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payton misses with an elbow to the head.
Payton struggling to keep hold of the position.
Payton has the hooks in. Attack is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Payton passes his arm under Attack's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Attack taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Evan Payton!
Evan Payton seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Stark (ranked 1105 p4p, 131 weight class) and Cullen Castrello (ranked 1185 p4p, 146 weight class). Cullen Castrello has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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167 lbs
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148 lbs
37 - 23 - 3 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
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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
16 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 23 - 3, fighting out of New York, Cullen Castrello!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark throws the left hand but Castrello avoids the punch easily.
Stark uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Castrello.
Stark changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Stark darts in and clinches Castrello up against the cage.
Castrello misses with an elbow over the top.
Stark blocks an uppercut.
Our sources have told us that Stark has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Stark tries to land knees in the clinch but Castrello avoids the damage to the body.
Castrello trying to land knees to the body.
Castrello slows down the pace here.
Stark takes a shot to the head.
Stark wants the takedown. Castrello is fighting it off but Stark persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Castrello's guard against the cage.
Castrello wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Castrello 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castrello keeping full guard, as Stark tries to pass.
Castrello keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Stark is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Castrello is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Stark won't allow Castrello to sweep him here.
Stark tries to free his leg and advance position but Castrello is retaining full guard.
Castrello is controlling Stark's posture.
Stark drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Castrello dives on top into guard.
Stark 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.
Stark wants to hit a switch here but Castrello passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Stark there!
Castrello is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castrello is trying to take his opponent's back.
Stark is wriggling around trying to escape.
Castrello trying to control but Stark is having none of it.
Castrello is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Castrello prevents Stark from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castrello controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castrello looking to control but Stark is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stark holds on to Castrello around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Castrello tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Stark really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stark is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stark tries to hold on but Castrello pushes him away.
Stark tries to improve his position but instead Castrello has taken his back!
Castrello doesn't have the hooks in and Stark manages to turn into his guard.
Stark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Castrello swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Castrello keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Castrello is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Stark looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stark trying to control but Castrello is working from the bottom.
Stark is fighting to break Castrello's control of his arms but Castrello is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cullen Castrello will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stark tries to clinch up but Castrello circles away and keeps his distance.
Castrello blocks a head kick by Stark.
Castrello throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Castrello keeps the fight on the outside.
Castrello moves out of range of the strikes.
Stark shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Castrello is trying to defend but Stark finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Castrello is defending against the submission attempts here by Stark.
Castrello makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Castrello.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark postures up in Castrello's guard and throws a big left but Castrello blocks it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Castrello is on top in guard.
Stark being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Castrello trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Castrello is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Castrello is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top 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.
Castrello wants to pass the guard but Stark is keeping the position.
Stark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Castrello is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Stark had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Castrello defends it easily.
Stark has his hands on Castrello's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark is trying to control the position but Castrello postures up.
Castrello 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Castrello.
It looks like Brandon Stark has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stark looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stark swats away the attempt to clinch by Castrello.
Stark fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stark ducks under a wild hook from Castrello.
A swing and a miss from Castrello.
Cullen Castrello is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stark shoots in looking for a takedown. Castrello tries to sprawl out of it but Stark keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Castrello manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Castrello looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Stark 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stark looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stark.
Castrello keeps the fight on the outside.
Castrello steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Stark.
Stark closes the distance and clinches.
Stark is trying to pull guard but Castrello has him pressed against the cage.
Stark on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stark lands a body punch.
Stark is trying to drag Castrello to the mat but Castrello just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castrello tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cullen Castrello showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brandon Stark's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Stark moves away from the strike by Castrello.
Castrello throws a shot from downtown. Stark moves away and avoids it.
Castrello lands with a shot to the body.
Castrello moves out of range of the body kick from Stark.
Castrello is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Stark lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Stark drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stark ducks under a wild hook from Castrello.
Stark scores with a takedown into Castrello's guard.
Stark is fighting to break Castrello's control of his arms but Castrello is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Stark throws a big elbow that misses.
Castrello working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stark.
Brandon Stark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Castrello is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark wants to free his trapped foot but Castrello is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stark working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Castrello's thigh. Castrello counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Stark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Castrello holds on and takes a little breather.
Stark content to stall in guard here.
Castrello is controlling Stark's posture.
Castrello keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Brandon Stark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Stark throws an elbow that misses. Castrello uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stark's guard. Nice move by Castrello!
Castrello trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stark is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stark is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Castrello is aware though and is defending well.
Stark not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Castrello trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stark controlling Castrello's posture.
Stark is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castrello controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Castrello fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stark manages to avoid it.
Stark lands a glancing blow to the side of Castrello's head.
Castrello tests Stark's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stark tries to clinch but Castrello moves out of range.
Stark dodges the punch combination from Castrello.
Stark looking to score a takedown here. Castrello is defending well but Stark drives through and ends up in Castrello's guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Castrello. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Stark trying to control the position from guard on top but Castrello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stark tries to free his leg and advance position but Castrello is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castrello pulls Stark in close to prevent any damage.
Stark wants to control from the top but Castrello keeps moving.
Stark postures up.
Stark works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Castrello keeping control of the position.
Stark is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stark missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brandon Stark.
I think Castrello 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cullen Castrello!
A victorious Cullen Castrello thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Ragnarsson (ranked 567 p4p, 34 weight class) and Sunray Spike (ranked 958 p4p, 37 weight class). Spike has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Sunray Spike has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bjorn Ragnarsson's chin.
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Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bjorn Ragnarsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sunray Spike!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spike throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ragnarsson walks into a straight right hand from Spike.
Ragnarsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Spike lands a head kick. Ragnarsson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Bjorn Ragnarsson has been cut.
Spike lands with a nice body punch.
Ragnarsson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ragnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spike.
Spike throws a head kick that misses.
It appears Ragnarsson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Spike connects with a body shot.
Spike explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ragnarsson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spike connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Spike misses with a body shot.
Spike swings widly with a right hand
and Ragnarsson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Spike lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ragnarsson tries to keep at a distance but Spike has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spike lands a nice shot to the body.
Ragnarsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ragnarsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spike blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spike blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spike digs a right hand into Ragnarsson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ragnarsson's gas tank.
Spike manages to break the clinch.
Ragnarsson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Spike counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spike just misses with a punch to the body.
Ragnarsson scores with a hook to the body. Spike takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ragnarsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spike misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ragnarsson.
Spike scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Spike explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spike on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson obviously looking to wear him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spike throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ragnarsson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Spike.
Spike throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ragnarsson counters with an inside leg kick.
Spike lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ragnarsson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Spike.
Bjorn Ragnarsson's cut is getting worse.
Spike throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ragnarsson on the side of the head.
Spike's coach down at Heavy Metal was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Spike's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Spike blocks a leg kick.
Ragnarsson throws the left hand but Spike avoids the punch easily.
Spike looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Spike lands a nice looking body kick.
Ragnarsson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The fighters circling - Ragnarsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spike avoids the head kick by Ragnarsson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Spike lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ragnarsson's sensitive parts.
Spike lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ragnarsson lands a head shot.
Ragnarsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ragnarsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ragnarsson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ragnarsson is breathing heavily.
Spike gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Spike tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab by Spike.
Bjorn Ragnarsson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Spike connects with a nice looking jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ragnarsson misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Spike was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ragnarsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spike sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spike throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A lazy left from Spike finds it's target.
Ragnarsson is rocked!
Jeez, Bjorn Ragnarsson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
and Spike counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Ragnarsson! He's just covering up as Spike starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sunray Spike!
Sunray Spike is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Sunray Spike rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gustavo Carvalho (ranked 613 p4p, 81 weight class) and Kamerun Diaz (ranked 990 p4p, 123 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Diaz's choice of entrance music: Beast in Black - Ghost in the Rain. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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175 lbs
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gustavo Carvalho!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kamerun Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz misses with a hook.
Diaz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carvalho.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diaz! But no joy.
Carvalho scores with the left hand. Diaz knows he should have avoided that one.
Carvalho doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carvalho moves away.
Carvalho looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Carvalho shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diaz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Carvalho misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Carvalho misses with a straight right.
Diaz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Diaz tries to score with a low kick but Carvalho moves his leg out of the way.
Carvalho lands a head shot.
Diaz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Carvalho connects with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Diaz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carvalho scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Diaz throws the left hand but Carvalho avoids the punch easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diaz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diaz.
A leg kick checked by Carvalho.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Carvalho is just out of range.
Diaz connects with a leg kick. Carvalho looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Carvalho, right into the meat.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Carvalho sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Carvalho forces Diaz back against the cage and clinches.
Diaz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diaz lands with a short shot to the head.
Diaz avoids the elbow strike from Carvalho, against the cage.
Diaz fails to pull guard.
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diaz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Diaz has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Carvalho darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Carvalho closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Carvalho lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz is looking for a triangle but Carvalho pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Diaz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Carvalho working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily.
Carvalho seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Carvalho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diaz is aware though and is defending well.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Carvalho keeps moving.
Diaz with a nice head shot there.
Carvalho is looking for a triangle but Diaz pushes his legs off easily.
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Diaz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho has an active guard here but Diaz has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Diaz working over Carvalho with some ground and pound. Carvalho looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Carvalho taking some punishment here, with Diaz in his half guard.
Diaz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Carvalho wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diaz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Carvalho actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz wants to free his trapped foot but Carvalho is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Carvalho taking some punishment here, with Diaz in his half guard.
Diaz working over Carvalho with some ground and pound. Carvalho looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz working over Carvalho with some ground and pound. Carvalho looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Diaz 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.
Carvalho actively working from the bottom here.
Carvalho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily.
Diaz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Carvalho has hold of Diaz's hands but Diaz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Diaz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carvalho taking some punishment here, with Diaz in his half guard.
Carvalho regains full guard. Nicely done.
Carvalho working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily.
Diaz trying to control but Carvalho is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kamerun Diaz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Diaz throws a head kick but Carvalho moves out of range.
Carvalho feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diaz's calf.
Carvalho finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Carvalho throws a low kick but Diaz avoids it.
Diaz thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Carvalho if he has to take too many more of those.
Carvalho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diaz throws out a counter right but Carvalho avoids it with no problem.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carvalho was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Carvalho appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carvalho.
Carvalho fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diaz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Carvalho.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carvalho.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Carvalho fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diaz checks it well.
A good leg kick by Carvalho.
Gustavo Carvalho is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carvalho.
Carvalho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carvalho throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diaz checks it well.
Diaz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Carvalho defends it well.
Diaz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Carvalho. That did some damage!
Diaz throws a solid leg kick but Carvalho takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diaz.
Carvalho was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slapping body kick lands there for Diaz.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carvalho.
And Diaz tries to counter it with a takedown but Carvalho pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Carvalho looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carvalho.
Carvalho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diaz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Carvalho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carvalho closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Carvalho lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carvalho lands a couple of elbows.
Carvalho makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Carvalho puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Diaz wants to control but Carvalho is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kamerun Diaz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carvalho seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Carvalho lands with a punch from half guard.
Diaz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Diaz wants to sweep here but Carvalho controlling him for the moment.
Carvalho might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Diaz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Carvalho wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy.
Diaz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Carvalho wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy.
Diaz is pressing down on Carvalho's thigh, looking to free his foot. Carvalho is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diaz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Diaz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Diaz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Diaz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Diaz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Diaz winds up and cracks Carvalho with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Carvalho wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz lands strikes from half guard.
Carvalho looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Diaz pushes past his half guard into mount!
Diaz pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Diaz is landing with some decent strikes but Carvalho is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz landing shots from mount.
Diaz in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Carvalho wants to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
Diaz working the ground and pound effectively.
Diaz raining down shots from the mount!
Carvalho is rocked!
Diaz lands a nice shot to the head.
Oh Carvalho is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diaz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Carvalho is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kamerun Diaz 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!
Carvalho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz throws out a counter right but Carvalho avoids it with no problem.
Carvalho seems to have got his legs back now.
Carvalho looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Carvalho avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Diaz lands a slapping body shot.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Carvalho.
Diaz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Carvalho is out of range and Diaz settles back down.
Diaz throws a wild body kick that Carvalho sees coming a mile off.
Carvalho misses with a low kick.
Carvalho looks for a takedown but Diaz sprawls well.
Carvalho throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho throws a low kick but Diaz moves out of range easily.
Carvalho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Carvalho.
Carvalho shoots in and drives through. Diaz sprawls well.
Carvalho throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Diaz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Diaz misses with a straight left.
Carvalho feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz throws a head kick that half lands.
Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carvalho.
Diaz throws a head kick but Carvalho moves out of range.
Carvalho is looking to counter punch.
Carvalho throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Carvalho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good shot there by Diaz.
Carvalho takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diaz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Diaz checks a low kick from Carvalho.
Diaz checks a low kick from Carvalho.
Diaz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A big right from Diaz misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Carvalho.
A nice leg kick lands there from Carvalho.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carvalho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carvalho manages to avoid it.
Carvalho takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Carvalho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz with a nice cross.
Carvalho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz stuns Carvalho with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Carvalho is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Diaz.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carvalho.
Carvalho throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carvalho takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Diaz is looking to chop away at Carvalho's legs.
Carvalho throwing a counter right hand but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Carvalho moves out of range of the body kick.
Carvalho misses with a looping right.
Carvalho looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Diaz is looking to land body kicks.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Diaz cracks Carvalho with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Diaz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Carvalho.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho moves out of range of the body kick.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Carvalho throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diaz, right into the meat.
A good leg kick by Carvalho.
Diaz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Diaz walks into a left hand.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Carvalho throws out a leg kick but Diaz moves out of range and Carvalho only half commits.
Diaz sizes up Carvalho with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Diaz connects with a solid leg kick.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Diaz lands an overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carvalho tries for a takedown but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustavo Carvalho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carvalho throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
A clash of legs there as Diaz blocks the low kick.
Carvalho shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diaz pinned against the cage. Diaz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Diaz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Carvalho doesn't seem bothered though.
Diaz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Carvalho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz wants to land a leg kick but Carvalho is out of range.
Carvalho throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Carvalho napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Carvalho taking a bit of punishment here - Diaz scoring with strikes.
Carvalho is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kamerun Diaz really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Diaz swings widly with a right hand
enabling Carvalho to counter with a crisp jab.
Carvalho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Carvalho misses the target.
Diaz throws a front kick aimed at Carvalho's knee but Carvalho avoids it well.
A chopping leg kick lands by Carvalho.
Diaz is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Carvalho throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Diaz throws a right and a left that Carvalho avoids nicely.
Diaz connects with a leg kick. Carvalho looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Carvalho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carvalho takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Carvalho blocks a low kick nicely.
Carvalho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Carvalho lunges at Diaz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diaz's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Diaz scores with a body shot.
Carvalho throws a leg kick which misses Diaz's front leg but catches the back leg as Diaz tries to avoid it.
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Carvalho gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Carvalho misses with a hook.
Diaz raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Diaz misses the jab.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Carvalho is just out of range.
Good leg kick by Carvalho there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Carvalho lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Carvalho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Carvalho staying out of range there.
Good shot there by Carvalho.
Carvalho scores with a jab. Diaz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Diaz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Carvalho blocks a jab.
Carvalho scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carvalho slips a jab from Diaz.
Diaz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Carvalho takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Carvalho checks the leg kick.
Carvalho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Carvalho misses with an uppercut.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carvalho.
Diaz slips under a jab from Carvalho.
Diaz throws a hook but Carvalho avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Diaz.
Carvalho defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Diaz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Carvalho throws a poor cross that misses
and Diaz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Carvalho buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Carvalho moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Carvalho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diaz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Carvalho misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Diaz shoots in but Carvalho avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Carvalho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carvalho takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Carvalho throwing a counter right hand but Diaz manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Carvalho.
Carvalho tried to score with a low kick but Diaz checks it.
Diaz with the counter takedown but Carvalho avoids it easily.
Diaz connects with an inside leg kick.
Carvalho fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diaz.
Carvalho walks into a stiff left hand from Diaz.
A left lands for Diaz.
Carvalho walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diaz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Carvalho connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carvalho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz needs to keep his hands up - Carvalho had a free shot at his head there.
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz feints a counter leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carvalho throws a low kick, looking for Diaz's leg but Diaz calmly moves out of range.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Carvalho.
Carvalho pivots, looking for a leg kick but Diaz is out of range and Carvalho settles back down.
Diaz throws a wild body kick that Carvalho sees coming a mile off.
Diaz thumps Carvalho with a low kick.
Diaz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Carvalho lands a nice looking body shot.
Carvalho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Carvalho misses with a straight right.
Diaz tried to score with a low kick but Carvalho checks it.
Carvalho checks a leg kick.
Carvalho throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Carvalho with a body shot.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Gustavo Carvalho will probably get the nod.
That's time! Carvalho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Carvalho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Carvalho does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Diaz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Carvalho misses with a hook.
Jab by Carvalho.
Carvalho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Carvalho getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Carvalho connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diaz's hands.
Carvalho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Diaz misses with a kick to the body.
Carvalho avoids a kick to the body.
Carvalho smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carvalho fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Diaz to the ground. Carvalho is now in Diaz's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carvalho manages to get himself to full guard.
Carvalho is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Carvalho keeps moving.
Carvalho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diaz landing some decent shots from guard.
Carvalho has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diaz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to control but Carvalho is working from the bottom.
Diaz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Carvalho looking for a guillotine here but Diaz defends easily.
Diaz lands a couple of digs.
Carvalho has his foot on Diaz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diaz works his way back into a safe position though.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Diaz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Diaz is in close to Carvalho's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz lands a couple of digs.
Carvalho looking to control.
Diaz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Carvalho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Carvalho has momentary wrist control but Diaz slips an elbow through the middle.
Diaz landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Diaz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Diaz scoring with some ground and pound.
Diaz is pushing down on Carvalho's leg trying to pass to half guard. Carvalho is fighting to maintain full guard but Diaz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Diaz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Diaz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Diaz wants to work for an arm triangle but Carvalho is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Carvalho tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.
Gustavo Carvalho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carvalho wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Carvalho punching from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carvalho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Carvalho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Carvalho misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kamerun Diaz.
Well Diaz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 47:49
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kamerun Diaz!
Kamerun Diaz is the new welterweight champion!
A less than humble Kamerun Diaz misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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