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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Silvio Crespo (ranked 2158 p4p, 215 weight class) and Ross Buchanan (ranked 16040 p4p, 417 weight class). Crespo comes to the cage accompanied by Ghost ''Im A King. Buchanan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Roy Buchanan's Train Blues kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Ross Buchanan told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Silvio Crespo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ross Buchanan!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buchanan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Crespo counters with a good, hard body kick but Buchanan shrugs it off.
Crespo moves to clinch but Buchanan breaks away
and Buchanan counters with a thumping low kick.
A solid body kick from Crespo.
A right-left combo lands from Crespo.
Crespo fails to land with a series of punches.
Crespo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Buchanan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crespo lands a two punch combo.
Buchanan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crespo's sensitive parts.
No joy there for Buchanan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buchanan with a nice cross.
Buchanan misses with a two punch combination.
Buchanan gets tackled into the cage by Crespo. Crespo maintains the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Buchanan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Buchanan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crespo has a couple of punches blocked by Buchanan.
Buchanan tries a body shot but Crespo blocks it.
Crespo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crespo blocks an uppercut.
Crespo lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Buchanan.
Buchanan swings wildly with an uppercut but Crespo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crespo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Crespo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Buchanan.
Buchanan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crespo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Crespo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Crespo blocking some punches.
Crespo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Buchanan struggles to land a body shot inside as Crespo controls his hands.
Crespo throws a punch but it's blocked by Buchanan.
Crespo throws a punch but it's blocked by Buchanan.
Crespo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Crespo.
Crespo misses with a punch to the body.
Buchanan misses with some punches.
Crespo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buchanan lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crespo.
Crespo swings wildly with an uppercut but Buchanan uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan tries a body shot but Crespo blocks it.
Buchanan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Buchanan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Buchanan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crespo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch on the inside from Buchanan fails to land.
Buchanan scores with a hook to the body.
Crespo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Crespo is leaning against Buchanan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Buchanan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Buchanan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Buchanan throws a punch but it's blocked by Crespo.
Buchanan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Buchanan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Crespo.
Buchanan tries to work over Crespo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buchanan tries a body shot but Crespo blocks it.
Crespo misses with a knee to the head.
Crespo lands a shoulder strike.
Crespo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Ross Buchanan has been cut.
Crespo swings wildly with an uppercut but Buchanan uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Buchanan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Buchanan throws a punch but it's blocked by Crespo.
Crespo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crespo struggles to land a body shot inside as Buchanan controls his hands.
Buchanan has a couple of punches blocked by Crespo.
Crespo lands a knee to the head.
Crespo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crespo tries a body shot but Buchanan blocks it.
Crespo misses with a punch on the inside.
Buchanan blocks the elbow strike.
Crespo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Crespo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crespo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crespo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Buchanan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crespo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short uppercut from Buchanan.
Crespo swings wildly with an uppercut but Buchanan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crespo lands a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crespo is leaning against Buchanan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Buchanan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Buchanan lands a hook that snaps the head of Crespo backwards.
Crespo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Buchanan or not.
Crespo working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Crespo.
Crespo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crespo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Buchanan.
A short uppercut from Crespo.
Crespo looking to throw knees to the head but Buchanan is blocking nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crespo.
Crespo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Buchanan backwards.
A short body shot lands from Crespo as the two fighters clinch.
Crespo has a couple of punches blocked by Buchanan.
Crespo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Buchanan is defending well for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buchanan misses with a punch on the inside.
Buchanan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crespos head.
Crespo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crespo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Buchanan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silvio Crespo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ross Buchanan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Buchanan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crespo throws a series of strikes that have Buchanan backpedaling.
Crespo lands with a nice body punch.
Crespo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Crespo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Crespo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crespo tries to work over Buchanan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crespo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buchanan can do to turn this around?
Buchanan misses with some punches.
Buchanan gets through Crespo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Buchanan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Buchanan blocks an uppercut.
Crespo misses with a punch to the body.
Buchanan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Buchanan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crespo presses Buchanan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Buchanan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crespo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Buchanan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Buchanan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Buchanan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Buchanan blocks an elbow strike from Crespo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buchanan blocking some punches.
Crespo tries a knee to the head but Buchanan blocks it.
Crespo misses with an elbow strike.
Crespo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Buchanan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crespo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Crespo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Buchanan's face.
Buchanan blocks a body shot from Crespo.
Crespo looking to throw knees to the head but Buchanan is blocking nicely.
A short right from Buchanan on the inside.
Crespo working Buchanan over with knees to the body.
Crespo blocks a body shot from Buchanan.
Crespo throws a knee to the head but misses.
A shot in the inside from Crespo.
Crespo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Silvio Crespo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Crespo tries to land a knee to the head but Buchanan blocks with his arms.
Crespo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buchanan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crespo tries to throw a body punch but Buchanan avoids it by throwing Crespo back against the cage.
Buchanan misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Crespo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Crespo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Buchanan misses with some punches.
Crespo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Buchanan can't find room to land a body shot as Crespo controls the action.
Crespo lands with a short shot to the head.
Crespo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crespo.
Buchanan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crespo tries a body shot but Buchanan blocks it.
Crespo lands with a light punch inside.
Crespo blocking some punches.
Buchanan prevents a body shot from Crespo.
Crespo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Buchanans head.
Crespo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Crespo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crespo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Crespo lands a nice uppercut.
Crespo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Buchanan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Buchanan lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Crespo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Buchanan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Buchanan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Crespo lands with a left to the head.
Buchanan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Crespo tries to land knees in the clinch but Buchanan avoids the damage to the body.
Crespo gets through Buchanan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Buchanan lands a hook that snaps the head of Crespo backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Buchanan.
Crespo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Buchanan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Buchanan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crespo backwards.
Crespo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Buchanan backwards.
A short left from Buchanan.
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!
Crespo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Crespo lands with a right to the head.
Buchanan misses with a punch to the body.
Buchanan tries to work over Crespo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buchanan throws a punch but it's blocked by Crespo.
Crespo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Buchanan.
Buchanan throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Buchanan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Buchanan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crespo cracks Buchanan with a nice body shot.
Buchanan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Crespo misses with a punch on the inside.
Buchanan lands a shot to the body.
Buchanan pushes Crespo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Buchanan working aggressively here.
Crespo has a couple of punches blocked by Buchanan.
Buchanan struggles to land a body shot inside as Crespo controls his hands.
Crespo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crespo blocking some punches.
Crespo lands with a right to the head.
Crespo digs a right hand into Buchanan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Buchanan's gas tank.
Buchanan misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buchanan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crespo backwards.
Buchanan working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buchanan.
Buchanan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Buchanan working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silvio Crespo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ross Buchanan'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. This is the final round!
Crespo misses the shot to the body.
Crespo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buchanan moves away.
Crespo shoots in and drives through. Buchanan sprawls well.
Buchanan misses with a wild combination.
Crespo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Buchanan throws a series of punches but Crespo avoids them all with ease.
Crespo looks to throw a body kick
and Buchanan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Crespo works the jab nicely.
Buchanan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crespo at a distance.
Crespo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Crespo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Buchanan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crespo jabs Buchanan right on the nose. Buchanan blinks but takes it well.
Crespo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Crespo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Silvio Crespo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buchanan throws a head kick but Crespo moves out of range.
Crespo closes the distance and pushes Buchanan back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buchanan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crespo.
Crespo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Buchanan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Crespo.
Crespo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Buchanan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Buchanan tries a body shot but Crespo blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Crespo.
Buchanan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Buchanan tries a body shot but Crespo blocks it.
Buchanan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crespo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crespo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crespo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Buchanan misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Crespo as the two fighters clinch.
Crespo misses with a punch on the inside.
Buchanan managing to block the knees to the body from Crespo.
Crespo missing with knees to the body.
Crespo prevents a body shot from Buchanan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Buchanan throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Buchanan.
Buchanan working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crespo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Buchanan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crespo struggles to land a body shot inside as Buchanan controls his hands.
Buchanan throws a punch but it's blocked by Crespo.
Buchanan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crespo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crespo misses with some punches.
Crespo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Buchanan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Crespo working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Buchanan fails to land.
Buchanan tries to work over Crespo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crespo looking to throw knees to the head but Buchanan is blocking nicely.
Crespo blocking some punches.
Crespo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crespo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Buchanan cracks Crespo with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Buchanan misses with a body punch.
Crespo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crespo digs a right hand into Buchanan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Buchanan's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Buchanan.
Buchanan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ross Buchanan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Buchanan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Buchanan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crespo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Buchanan's elbow.
Crespo working aggressively here.
Crespo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crespo blocking some punches.
Buchanan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Buchanan takes an elbow to the temple.
Buchanan can't find room to land a body shot as Crespo controls the action.
Buchanan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Buchanan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silvio Crespo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Crespo blocks an uppercut.
Crespo blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan misses with a body punch.
Buchanan misses with a punch to the body.
Crespo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Buchanan throws a punch but it's blocked by Crespo.
Buchanan throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crespo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Buchanan has a couple of punches blocked by Crespo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crespo.
Buchanan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Buchanan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Buchanan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Buchanan lands with a short shot to the head.
Crespo lands a nice uppercut.
Buchanan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ross Buchanan.
Well Crespo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silvio Crespo!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Silvio Crespo made sure he mentioned Voodoo Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Commie Hunter (ranked 2568 p4p, 300 weight class) and Tony Duff (ranked 3935 p4p, 408 weight class). Tony Duff has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Commie Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tony Duff!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter misses with a wild body shot.
Hunter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hunter lands a nice hook to Duff's body. Duff takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hunter throws a head kick but Duff moves out of range.
Hunter clinches up with Duff and pushes him back against the cage.
Hunter landing knees to the body.
Hunter scores a nice knee to the body.
Duff avoids a wild elbow strike from Hunter.
Duff tries for a takedown but Hunter manages to get underhooks.
Duff has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hunter is trying to keep an underhook but Duff manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunter tries to get to full guard but Duff has control of the leg.
Duff 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.
Hunter trying to hold on to Duff's head to control him but Duff postures up.
Hunter is pressing down on Duff's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hunter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Duff can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hunter controls Duff momentarily but Duff frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duff got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hunter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Duff has managed to get both his arms back between Hunter's legs - danger averted.
Hunter trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hunter working for a triangle but Duff defends it easily.
Duff trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hunter trying to control the position.
Duff throwing strikes but missing.
Hunter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hunter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hunter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Duff makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Duff pushing down on Hunter's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hunter is looking to improve his position.
Hunter controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Hunter gets back to full guard.
Duff is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hunter controls Duff momentarily but Duff frees himself.
Hunter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter has his foot on Duff's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Duff works his way back into a safe position though.
Hunter working a defensive guard here.
Duff throwing strikes but missing.
Duff with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hunter has his foot on Duff's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Duff works his way back into a safe position though.
Duff scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Duff scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Duff makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hunter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Duff tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunter is retaining full guard.
Duff chips away with some ground and pound.
Hunter is rocked!
Duff gets to his feet and stands over Hunter, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Hunter felt that one! Duff unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Hunter from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Duff!
Tony Duff decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Atlas Metaxas (ranked 5152 p4p, 460 weight class) and David Wuzz (ranked 2032 p4p, 247 weight class). Metaxas comes to the cage accompanied by Richard Humpty Vission-Superstar . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Atlas Metaxas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Wuzz!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wuzz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Metaxas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wuzz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Metaxas moves away.
Wuzz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wuzz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wuzz misses with an uppercut. Metaxas saw that one coming.
Wuzz moves in looking to clinch but Metaxas pushes him off.
Metaxas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wuzz checks a low kick from Metaxas.
Wuzz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Metaxas.
Wuzz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wuzz slips a straight right by Metaxas.
Wuzz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wuzz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Metaxas has time to react.
A nice combination there by Metaxas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick by Metaxas misses
and Wuzz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wuzz dives in and scores a takedown into Metaxas's guard.
Metaxas keeping full guard, as Wuzz tries to pass.
Wuzz content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wuzz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Metaxas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wuzz has managed to get both his arms back between Metaxas's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wuzz pushing down on Metaxas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wuzz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Metaxas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Metaxas wants to get back to full guard.
Wuzz controlling the pace.
Metaxas is refusing to be controlled, as Wuzz sits in half guard.
Wuzz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wuzz is trying to control. Metaxas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Metaxas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Metaxas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metaxas can't keep his opponent in guard - Wuzz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wuzz prevents Metaxas from improving his position.
Wuzz wants to take a breather but Metaxas is having none of it.
Wuzz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Metaxas defends it well.
Wuzz is keen to just control but Metaxas is a slippery customer.
Wuzz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Metaxas haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Metaxas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wuzz drops back looking for a leg! Metaxas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Metaxas manages to kick Wuzz off! Wuzz jumps back into Metaxas's guard.
Wuzz tries to free his leg and advance position but Metaxas is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metaxas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wuzz is stalling in the full guard.
Let's hope that Wuzz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Wuzz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Metaxas is keeping the position for now.
Wuzz trying to control but Metaxas is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Metaxas working a defensive guard here.
Metaxas wants to sweep but no luck.
Wuzz trying to control the position from guard on top but Metaxas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wuzz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Metaxas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Metaxas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wuzz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Metaxas moves away.
Metaxas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wuzz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Metaxas rather than just go for the knockout.
Jab from Metaxas.
Metaxas pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wuzz is out of range and Metaxas settles back down.
Metaxas misses with a head kick.
Metaxas dodges the punch combination from Wuzz.
Wuzz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Metaxas to counter with a crisp jab.
Metaxas scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wuzz is trying to improve his position.
Metaxas working away.
Wuzz tries to improve position but can't.
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 Atlas Metaxas will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wuzz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Metaxass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Metaxas misses with a right hand
and Wuzz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Metaxas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wuzz is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Metaxas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wuzz.
Jab by Wuzz.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wuzz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Metaxas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wuzz.
Metaxas misses with a looping left.
Wuzz tries to counter with a clinch but Metaxas shakes him off and moves away.
Wuzz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Metaxas tries to move into range but Wuzz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Atlas Metaxas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wuzz defending well as Metaxas loads up on a big left hand.
Metaxas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wuzz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wuzz wants to counter with a clinch but Metaxas pushes him away.
Metaxas throws a hook but Wuzz blocks it.
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!
Wuzz scores with a hook.
Wuzz darts in and clinches Metaxas up against the cage.
Wuzz throws a punch but it's blocked by Metaxas.
Wuzz blocks an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Metaxas.
Wuzz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Metaxas's elbow.
Wuzz avoids a wild elbow strike from Metaxas.
Metaxas tightens his grip and picks Wuzz up, before dumping him to the ground. Wuzz manages to land in guard.
Metaxas landing with the ground and pound.
Metaxas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wuzz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wuzz keeping moving, preventing Metaxas from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wuzz keeping full guard, as Metaxas tries to pass.
Wuzz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Metaxas wants to pass the guard but Wuzz is keeping the position.
Metaxas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Metaxas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wuzz has his foot on Metaxas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Metaxas works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz working a defensive guard here.
Wuzz pulls Metaxas in close to prevent any damage.
Metaxas passes Wuzz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wuzz wants to improve his position but Metaxas is controlling well.
Wuzz gets full guard.
Metaxas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wuzz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wuzz keeping moving, preventing Metaxas from controlling successfully.
Metaxas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Metaxas passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wuzz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Metaxas works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metaxas tries to score with some ground and pound. Wuzz controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Metaxas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wuzz gets back to half guard.
Wuzz wants to control but Metaxas is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wuzz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wuzz wants to sweep here but Metaxas controlling him for the moment.
Metaxas trying to control but Wuzz is working from the bottom.
Wuzz controls Metaxas momentarily but Metaxas frees himself.
Metaxas preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metaxas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wuzz keeping moving, preventing Metaxas from controlling successfully.
Wuzz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wuzz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wuzz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Metaxas wants to control from the top but Wuzz keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A head kick misses from Metaxas.
Wuzz cracks Metaxas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Metaxas throws a leg kick
letting Wuzz counter with a right hand.
Metaxas throws the left hand but Wuzz avoids the punch easily.
Wuzz misses with an uppercut. Metaxas saw that one coming.
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 Atlas Metaxas will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Wuzz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Metaxas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Metaxas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wuzz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wuzz misses with an uppercut
and Metaxas counters with a straight right hand.
Wuzz slips a jab from Metaxas.
Wuzz lands with a shot to the body.
Metaxas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wuzz blocks a low kick nicely.
Wuzz scores with a hook to the body. Metaxas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Metaxas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wuzz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Metaxas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wuzz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wuzz scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Metaxas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wuzz moves into the clinch.
Wuzz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metaxas misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wuzz.
A right handed body shot lands from Wuzz.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wuzz wants a takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wuzz.
Wuzz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wuzz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wuzz tries a body shot but Metaxas blocks it.
Wuzz pulls guard.
Metaxas stopping the sweep attempt from Wuzz.
Wuzz has control of Metaxas's left arm, preventing Metaxas from doing any damage.
Metaxas wants to pass the guard but Wuzz is keeping the position.
Wuzz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Metaxas trying to control the position from guard on top but Wuzz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wuzz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz content to stall in guard here.
Metaxas is trying to control the position but Wuzz postures up.
Wuzz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wuzz trying to control the position from guard on top but Metaxas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wuzz preventing the sweep.
Wuzz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Metaxas looking for a sweep. Not yet Metaxas, not yet.
Wuzz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metaxas keeping full guard, as Wuzz tries to pass.
Metaxas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wuzz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Metaxas is keeping the position for now.
Metaxas looking for a sweep. Not yet Metaxas, not yet.
Metaxas being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wuzz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Metaxas doesn't seem bothered though.
Wuzz avoids the head kick by Metaxas.
A jab lands there for Wuzz.
Metaxas pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wuzz is out of range and Metaxas settles back down.
Metaxas misses the jab.
Metaxas drops his hands momentarily and Wuzz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Wuzz.
Wuzz tries to sprawl but Metaxas drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Metaxas seems to be working for a kimura but Wuzz defends the submission attempt.
Wuzz works his way to full guard. Good work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wuzz pulls Metaxas in close to prevent any damage.
Atlas Metaxas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Wuzz.
Wuzz keeping moving, preventing Metaxas from controlling successfully.
David Wuzz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wuzz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Wuzz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Metaxas has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Atlas Metaxas!
A relieved looking Atlas Metaxas thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Koko Pinea (ranked 2030 p4p, 207 weight class) and Benjamin Siegel (ranked 2896 p4p, 267 weight class). Siegel has chosen Coolio ft. L.V - Gangsta's Paradise as his entrance music. Benjamin Siegel will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Koko Pinea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benjamin Siegel!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siegel stuffs the takedown attempt from Pinea. Pinea gets slowly back to his feet.
Pinea tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Siegel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Siegel lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pinea will feel that in the morning.
Pinea is looking to slow Siegel down with leg kicks.
Pinea keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pinea looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Siegel!
Siegel is looking to get back to his feet here but Pinea is keeping cool and he's managed to take Siegel's back.
Siegel is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Pinea off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Pinea not allowing Siegel to control his hands.
Siegel wants to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinea is looking for a rear naked choke here but Siegel reverses the position brilliantly into Pinea's guard!
Pinea is looking for a triangle but Siegel pushes his legs off easily.
Pinea looking for a sweep. Not yet Pinea, not yet.
Siegel looking to sit in guard and control but Pinea gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pinea distracts Siegel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pinea tries to free his leg and advance position but Siegel is retaining full guard.
Pinea working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pinea controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pinea might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siegel is looking to stand up but Pinea isn't so interested in that idea.
Pinea throws a big right hand that misses.
Pinea trying to control but Siegel is working from the bottom.
Pinea with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Siegel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pinea is one step ahead there.
Pinea working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinea won't allow Siegel to sweep him here.
Pinea working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pinea trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Siegel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pinea is stalling in the full guard.
Siegel keeping full guard, as Pinea tries to pass.
Pinea prevents Siegel from getting back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pinea avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pinea moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pinea scores with a nice strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinea takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pinea tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Siegel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pinea gets a double leg takedown into Siegel's guard.
Siegel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pinea is one step ahead there.
Pinea trying to control but Siegel is working from the bottom.
Pinea postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pinea accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pinea is working Siegel over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Siegel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pinea 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koko Pinea dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A punch lands to the side of Siegel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pinea shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pinea trying to control the pace.
Pinea prevents Siegel from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinea is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Pinea tries to control but Siegel wriggling away.
Siegel tries to hold on but Pinea postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinea throwing strikes here but Siegel is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Siegel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Siegel tries to hold on but Pinea postures up.
Pinea lands with some strikes.
Siegel is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Pinea raining down hammerfists from mount.
Pinea working the ground and pound effectively.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siegel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siegel's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Pinea lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Siegel hang on?
Pinea can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Siegel is looking to escape.
Siegel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinea controlling from the full mount.
Siegel is trying to escape the mount.
Pinea lands a couple of good shots and Siegel has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Pinea lands strikes to the head.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Pinea. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Siegel trying to control but not successfully.
Pinea trying to control momentarily.
Pinea is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinea connects with a big shot to the side of Siegel's head.
Pinea has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pinea wants to control but Siegel is keeping busy.
Pinea punches the canvas rather than the man.
Siegel breaks Pinea's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pinea is adopting a defensive guard.
Siegel trying to control but Pinea is working from the bottom.
Pinea is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Siegel can do to turn this around?
Siegel looking to sit in guard and control but Pinea gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koko Pinea dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Pinea swings widly with a right hand
and Siegel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pinea clinches up against the cage.
Pinea misses with a punch on the inside.
Siegel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Siegel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Siegel throws a head punch that misses.
Siegel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pinea lands an uppercut.
Siegel blocks a body shot from Pinea.
Siegel has a couple of punches blocked by Pinea.
Siegel misses with an elbow strike.
Pinea scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pinea lands with a light punch inside.
Siegel tries to land knees in the clinch but Pinea avoids the damage to the body.
Siegel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pinea lands a nice uppercut.
Siegel misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Siegel looking to throw knees to the head but Pinea is blocking nicely.
Pinea has a couple of punches blocked by Siegel.
Pinea blocking some punches.
Siegel misses with a body punch.
Pinea is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Siegel is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinea is looking for a takedown.
Pinea lands a right hand that snaps the head of Siegel backwards.
Pinea prevents a body shot from Siegel.
Pinea throws a punch but it's blocked by Siegel.
Siegel struggles to land a body shot inside as Pinea controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pinea.
Pinea lands with a short shot to the head.
Siegel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pinea backwards.
Siegel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Siegel swings wildly with an uppercut but Pinea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Siegel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pinea makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pinea lands with a short shot to the head.
Pinea misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Pinea.
Pinea has Siegel pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Pinea pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Siegel tumbling to the mat - Pinea dives into Siegel's guard.
Siegel has his feet on Pinea's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Pinea misses its intended target.
Koko Pinea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinea shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Siegel as he jumps to the side.
Siegel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koko Pinea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Siegel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pinea paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Siegel defending well as Pinea loads up on a big left hand.
Pinea slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pinea pushes Siegel up against the cage in a clinch.
Siegel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pinea.
Pinea wants a takedown but no success here.
Siegel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pinea is trying to drag Siegel to the mat but Siegel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pinea blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siegel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pinea lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pinea is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Siegel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Siegel scores with a shot to the side of Pinea's head.
Pinea can't get the takedown.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Pinea here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Siegel breaks the clinch.
Pinea tries for a takedown but Siegel circles away easily
and Siegel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Koko Pinea has been cut.
A jab from Siegel misses.
Koko Pinea is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pinea bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Siegel wants to land a leg kick but Pinea is out of range.
Pinea shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Siegel but Siegel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pinea swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pinea scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pinea moves into range and clinches up with Siegel.
Siegel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinea scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pinea landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Siegel has a couple of punches blocked by Pinea.
Siegel throws a head punch that misses.
Pinea wants the takedown. Siegel is fighting it off but Pinea persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Siegel's guard against the cage.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Siegel manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Benjamin Siegel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Siegel managing to block the knees to the body from Pinea.
Siegel throws a head punch that misses.
Siegel tries to throw a body punch but Pinea avoids it by throwing Siegel back against the cage.
Pinea blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pinea keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Siegel's efforts to push away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Siegel can't find room to land a body shot as Pinea controls the action.
Pinea lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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 Koko Pinea.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pinea, 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koko Pinea!
A victorious Koko Pinea 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Katsu Laoka (ranked 2738 p4p, 310 weight class) and Evan Dryll (ranked 2393 p4p, 278 weight class). Evan Dryll has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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45
205 lbs
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25
216 lbs
7 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
40 - 26 - 5, fighting out of Las Vegas, Katsu Laoka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evan Dryll!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dryll punishes Laoka's body with a nice straight punch.
Laoka on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dryll misses the jab.
Laoka swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dryll counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dryll keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laoka.
Dryll appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Laoka just misses with a punch to the body.
Dryll lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dryll ducks under a wild hook from Laoka.
Laoka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dryll.
Laoka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Laoka misses with a lunging right hand
and Dryll counters with a stiff right hand.
Dryll closes the distance and pushes Laoka back into the cage.
Laoka lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dryll misses with a punch to the body.
Laoka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dryll backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laoka has a couple of punches blocked by Dryll.
Laoka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dryll backwards.
Laoka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dryll's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dryll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dryll misses with some punches.
Dryll's coach down at Fresh INC was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dryll's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Laoka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dryll lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Laoka lands a nice uppercut.
Dryll throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Laokas head.
Dryll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dryll dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Laoka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Drylls head.
Laoka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Laoka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dryll throws a head punch that misses.
Dryll breaks from the clinch.
Laoka throws a leg kick
and Laoka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Laoka connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laoka has Dryll up against the cage in a clinch.
Laoka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dryll backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dryll lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Laoka backwards.
Dryll lands a left hand that snaps the head of Laoka backwards.
Laoka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Dryll.
Laoka tries a body shot but Dryll blocks it.
Laoka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Laoka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dryll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dryll working aggressively here.
Dryll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Laoka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dryll backwards.
Laoka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dryll has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dryll lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dryll lands with a left to the head.
Laoka is stalling here.
Laoka is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Laoka.
Laoka digs a right hand into Dryll's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dryll's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laoka lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Laoka fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dryll.
Laoka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dryll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Laoka lands a nice shot to the body.
Laoka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Come on Laoka - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dryll lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Dryll fails to land.
Laoka is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Laoka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dryll lands a hook to the side of the head.
Laoka struggles to land a body shot inside as Dryll controls his hands.
Laoka struggles to land a body shot inside as Dryll controls his hands.
Laoka lands with a right to the head.
Dryll manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laoka misses with an uppercut. Dryll saw that one coming.
Dryll doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dryll moves into range and connects with a jab.
Laoka throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dryll counters with a right hand to the body.
Laoka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dryll. Dryll obviously looking to wear him down.
Dryll throws a body shot but no joy.
Laoka tries to close the distance and clinch but Dryll swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Laoka throws a front kick that sends Dryll stumbling back into the cage.
A right-left combo lands from Laoka.
Laoka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laoka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dryll lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laoka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dryll manages to avoid it.
Laoka blocks a leg kick.
Dryll moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
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 Katsu Laoka will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Laoka 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.
Dryll misses with a wild body shot.
A nice combination there by Dryll.
Evan Dryll seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laoka with a nice cross.
Dryll just misses with a punch to the body.
Laoka shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dryll lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dryll avoids a punch combination nicely.
Laoka throws a series of punches but Dryll moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laoka closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Laoka just misses with a punch to the body.
A clash of legs there as Laoka blocks the low kick.
Laoka connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laoka throws an off balance right hand
and Dryll connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dryll misses with an uppercut. Laoka saw that one coming.
Laoka tries to work over Dryll's front leg with a kick but Dryll checks it.
Laoka throws a hook but Dryll avoids it easily.
Dryll has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Laoka.
Dryll misses with an uppercut.
Laoka moves out of range as Dryll strikes.
Laoka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Evan Dryll is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dryll darts in and clinches Laoka up against the cage.
Dryll working aggressively here.
Dryll lands an uppercut.
Katsu Laoka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Laoka lands with a short shot to the head.
Dryll misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dryll.
Dryll breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laoka slips a jab and a cross from Dryll.
Laoka swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dryll scores with a one two! Laoka had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Laoka.
Dryll ducks under a wild hook from Laoka.
A slow jab from Dryll misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Laoka misses the target.
Dryll finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Laoka cracks Dryll with a good jab.
Laoka moves out of range of the body kick from Dryll.
Laoka throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dryll connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Laoka lands with a thumping leg kick.
Laoka throws a leg kick
and Dryll counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Laoka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Laoka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laoka keeps Dryll at a distance using the push kick.
Laoka misses with a hook.
Laoka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laoka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dryll gets a clinch.
Dryll misses with the head strike.
Laoka scores with a knee to the head.
Dryll working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Laoka has a couple of punches blocked by Dryll.
Dryll displaying some good clinch control by pressing Laoka up against the cage.
Dryll misses with a punch on the inside.
Laoka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dryll is defending well for now.
Laoka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dryll will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Laoka up against the cage.
Dryll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dryll misses with a punch on the inside.
Dryll working hard to break the clinch.
Laoka lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laoka lands with a left to the head.
Dryll misses with some punches.
Laoka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Laoka.
Laoka blocking some punches.
Dryll has a couple of punches blocked by Laoka.
Dryll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Laoka is trying to maintain a safe position but Dryll gets an underhook and turns Laoka into the cage.
A right hand to the body from Laoka.
Laoka stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dryll trying to control the position but instead, Laoka has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dryll into the cage.
Laoka misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Dryll showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Dryll throws a low kick but Laoka avoids it.
Dryll avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dryll has closed the distance and engaged Laoka in a clinch.
Laoka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nice body punch from Laoka - that landed with a thud.
Laoka presses Dryll against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Laoka tries to throw a body punch but Dryll avoids it by throwing Laoka back against the cage.
Laoka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Laoka blocking some punches.
Laoka lands a hook that snaps the head of Dryll backwards.
Still in the clinch, Dryll scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Laoka.
Laoka trying to land knees to the body.
Laoka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Laoka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dryll is defending well for now.
Dryll takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Laoka struggles to land a body shot inside as Dryll controls his hands.
Laoka lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laoka pushes Dryll against the cage. Laoka is working some dirty boxing. Laoka pushes off with a quick right hook! Dryll goes down! Dryll tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Laoka moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Katsu Laoka!
A less than humble Katsu Laoka 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Tessier (ranked 2687 p4p, 291 weight class) and Morgan Hed (ranked 2453 p4p, 274 weight class). Nick Tessier has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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26
196 lbs
8 - 11 - 0 |
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32
195 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Tessier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Morgan Hed!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tessier throws a head kick but Hed moves out of range.
Tessier throws the kick towards the body but Hed avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hed checks a leg kick.
Hed connects with a solid leg kick.
Tessier looks to land a combination but Hed avoids it well.
Tessier tries a head kick but it misses.
That kick from Tessier tenderised Hed's leg. Hed is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tessier scores with a leg kick.
Tessier throws a leg kick
and Hed counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tessier!
Hed connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tessier some visible discomfort.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tessier is trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hed swings around for an armbar but Tessier sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hed's guard.
Tessier prevents Hed from getting back to his feet.
Tessier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hed is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tessier missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tessier postures up in Hed's guard and throws a big left but Hed blocks it.
Tessier throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hed works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hed preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hed has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tessier off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Hed takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hed blocks the body kick.
Hed is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hed lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Nick Tessier has been cut.
Tessier lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hed's sensitive parts.
Nick Tessier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tessier shoots in but no luck this time.
Tessier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tessier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tessier attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tessier throws a jab but it's blocked by Hed.
Hed dives in and scores a takedown into Tessier's guard.
Tessier working for a triangle but Hed defends it easily.
Hed lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tessier keeping moving, preventing Hed from controlling successfully.
Hed works over Tessier with some ground and pound from guard.
Tessier is looking for a triangle but Hed pushes his legs off easily.
Hed wants to stand but Tessier is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tessier wants to sweep here but Hed controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tessier controls Hed momentarily but Hed frees himself.
Hed works over Tessier with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hed works over Tessier with some ground and pound from guard.
Hed lands a couple of digs.
Tessier is trying to hold Hed in close to prevent damage but Hed has managed to pass into half guard.
Tessier wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hed lands with a punch from half guard.
Hed seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hed is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tessier wants to improve his position but Hed is controlling well.
Tessier trying to control here.
Tessier looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hed is trying to control the action in half guard but Tessier is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tessier is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Westside Martial Arts, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Tessier has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hed is working away from the top position though.
Hed working the head and body with strikes.
Tessier wants to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Hed there.
Tessier is rocked!
Tessier is in trouble now - Hed has advanced to mount!
Hed connects with a bit shot that sees Tessier covering up! More strikes from Hed and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hed is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Morgan Hed!
Morgan Hed gave a mention to Shade Tree Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hakeem Oki (ranked 1040 p4p, 123 weight class) and Demetrius Tektas (ranked 3092 p4p, 336 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Tektas's choice of entrance music: Alexander The Great. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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160 lbs
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163 lbs
14 - 10 - 2 |
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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
24 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hakeem Oki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Demetrius Tektas!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hakeem Oki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tektas counters with a nice double leg into side control. Oki won't be happy with that.
Tektas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oki keeps working.
Tektas scores with a couple of short elbows.
Tektas controls the position.
Oki is pushing Tektas's head away, looking to escape. Tektas manages to hold on to the position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tektas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Oki, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tektas misses with the ground and pound.
Oki is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Tektas is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Tektas prevents Oki from getting the reversal.
Tektas looking to ground and pound but Oki is blocking nicely.
Tektas controlling the position easily from mount.
Tektas lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Oki hang on?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oki is desperately trying to improve his position but Tektas has a good base and remains in mount.
Tektas controlling the pace for now.
Tektas manages to capitalize on a mistake by Oki to take his back!
Oki is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Oki is trying to remain composed but Tektas is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tektas is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Oki trying to control the position but Tektas manages to sink in the hooks.
Oki avoids the strikes from Tektas.
Well, with Tektas on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Oki is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Tektas throwing sloppy strikes.
Tektas throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Tektas is looking for a rear naked choke here but Oki reverses the position brilliantly into Tektas's guard!
Oki stays in close to Tektas's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tektas looking for a sweep. Not yet Tektas, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oki stays in close to Tektas's body and controls the position.
Tektas keeping moving, preventing Oki from controlling successfully.
Oki controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tektas managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demetrius Tektas dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Oki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tektas misses with a looping left.
Oki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tektas.
Tektas tests Oki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tektas drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tektas distracts Oki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tektas trying to control the position from guard on top but Oki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oki is pulling down on Tektas's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tektas trying to control but Oki is working from the bottom.
Tektas postures up in Oki's guard and throws a big left but Oki blocks it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Oki wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tektas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oki.
Oki throws a hook but Tektas avoids it easily.
Tektas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oki throws a series of punches but Tektas moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oki misses with a looping left.
Oki works over Tektas's head and body with a nice combination.
Oki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tektas was well out of range. Poor timing from Oki.
Oki throws a nice looking combination but Tektas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And Tektas tries to counter it with a takedown but Oki pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tektas avoids a kick to the body.
Hakeem Oki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oki misses with a straight right.
Oki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tektas misses with a left hand
and Oki counters with a stiff right hand.
Tektas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oki.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tektas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tektas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tektas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Tektas looks to move away, Oki throws a big counter combo but Tektas just gets out of the way.
A swing and a miss from Tektas.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tektas, right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big right from Oki misses.
Tektas lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tektas.
Tektas throws a leg kick but Oki moved away.
Tektas connects with a solid leg kick.
Oki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tektas was well out of range. Poor timing from Oki.
Tektas with the counter takedown but Oki avoids it easily.
Oki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Oki misses.
A head kick by Oki misses
and Tektas counters with a nice body shot.
Tektas bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oki is looking for a sweep.
Tektas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Oki knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
A lull in the action here as Tektas stalls from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oki is looking to regain half guard here but Tektas keeps moving and retains side control.
Tektas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tektas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hakeem Oki will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Tektas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oki misses with a straight left.
Oki throws a looping overhand right but Tektas ducks down to avoid it.
Oki throws a combination that misses
and Tektas counters with a nice kick to the body.
Tektas lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Oki throws a lazy right hand but Tektas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oki. Tektas does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tektas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Oki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tektas finds it's way round the side to connect with Oki's head.
Tektas throws a series of punches but Oki moves out of range.
Tektas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tektas dives in and grabs Oki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Oki pushes down on Tektas's head and hops out.
Tektas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oki throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tektas throws a leg kick which misses Oki's front leg but catches the back leg as Oki tries to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oki. Tektas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tektas tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tektas misses with a lunging right hand
letting Oki counter with a right hand.
Oki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tektas's hands.
Oki scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Oki cracks Tektas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tektas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hakeem Oki is winning the standup battle so far.
Oki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oki misses with an uppercut. Tektas saw that one coming.
Oki lands with a hook. Tektas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tektas tries a head kick but it misses.
Tektas goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Oki as Tektas shoots in.
Oki swinging wildly here.
Tektas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tektas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oki.
Oki clobbers Tektas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tektas throws a body shot but no joy.
Tektas with a nice cross.
Oki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tektas pivots, looking for a leg kick but Oki is out of range and Tektas settles back down.
Tektas throws a hook but Oki avoids it easily.
Tektas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tektas ducks under a wild hook from Oki.
Oki connects with a looping right hand.
The fighters circling - Oki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tektas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Oki just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Oki misses.
Tektas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Oki defends it well.
Nice defenses there by Oki.
Oki staying out of range there.
Oki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tektas counters with a nice double leg into side control. Oki won't be happy with that.
Oki is looking to get back to his feet here but Tektas is keeping cool and he's managed to take Oki's back.
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!
Tektas punches the canvas rather than the man.
Tektas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tektas biding his time, looking for the opening.
Tektas is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Our spies down at at UnderGround Training Facility inform us that Tektas has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Tektas biding his time, controlling Oki.
Tektas missing with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Demetrius Tektas.
I think Tektas 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Demetrius Tektas!
Demetrius Tektas made sure to mention his sponsor, OLIMPO in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jabbar Omarov (ranked 1016 p4p, 133 weight class) and Dean Mason (ranked 1527 p4p, 194 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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190 lbs
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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 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jabbar Omarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 2, fighting out of New York, Dean Mason!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Omarov fails with the takedown
and Mason counters with a slapping leg kick.
Omarov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mason counters with an outside leg kick.
Omarov shoots in but no luck this time.
Mason 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.
Mason keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Omarov.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mason.
Mason scores with a jab. Omarov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Jabbar Omarov has been cut.
Mason jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Omarov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Omarov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omarov takes one to the side of the head.
Mason misses with a wild body shot.
Omarov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jabbar Omarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mason. That's going to slow Omarov down.
Mason thuds a left hand into Omarov's body.
Omarov lands a jab to the head.
Mason takes a swing at Omarov's ribcage but misses.
Mason thows a left - swing and a miss!
Omarov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mason counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Omarov just misses with a punch to the body.
Mason misses with a low kick.
Mason throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Omarov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mason loads up on a big right hand but Omarov slips the punch.
Mason motions for Omarov to come forward. Mason throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omarov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Omarov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mason.
Mason lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Omarov cracks Mason with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Omarov shoots in for a takedown but Mason shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Omarov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mason connects with an inside leg kick.
Omarov staying out of range there.
Omarov feinted with a counter takedown.
Omarov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mason's guard.
Omarov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mason has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Omarov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason breaks the clinch.
Omarov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mason instigates a clinch.
Omarov goes for a takedown attempt but Mason pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mason dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Omarov. That did some damage!
Omarov throws a looping overhand right but Mason ducks down to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mason.
Mason with a nice cross.
Omarov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Mason misses the target.
Omarov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mason as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omarov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mason throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Omarov misses with a hook.
Mason misses with a wild body shot.
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!
Mason staying out of range there.
Omarov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mason counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Omarov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mason takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mason tries to bum rush Omarov with a series of wild strikes but Omarov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mason rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Omarov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Omarov throws a strike but Mason rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Omarov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Mason dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jabbar Omarov'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.
Mason throws a hook to the side of Omarov's head but Omarov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Omarov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mason.
Jab from Mason.
Mason swings for the body but Omarov moves out of range.
Omarov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mason 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.
Omarov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Omarov with a poor takedown
and Mason counters with a nice body shot.
Mason connects with a single shot there.
Omarov throws the left hand but Mason avoids the punch easily.
Mason has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason moves away from the strike by Omarov.
Mason looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mason misses with a hook. Omarov ducked under it nicely.
Omarov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mason throws a shot from downtown. Omarov moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason needs to keep his hands up - Omarov had a free shot at his head there.
Omarov scores with a hook.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Omarov.
Omarov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Mason manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Omarov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Omarov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mason is trying to maintain the position but Omarov is very close to passing his half guard.
Omarov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omarov is working for a submission of some sort.
Mason is looking for a sweep. Omarov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Omarov jumps into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Omarov working the ground and pound but Mason is defending the strikes.
Mason wants to control but Omarov postures up.
Mason takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The strikes coming from Omarov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omarov in side control lands a decent elbow.
We've been hearing that Omarov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mason is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Omarov off and has taken his back!
Mason really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Omarov.
Omarov trying to control the hands but Mason won't let him.
Omarov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Omarov staying busy and making it hard for Mason to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omarov tries to escape but Mason has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mason really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Omarov.
Mason avoiding Omarov 's attempts to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Mason showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jabbar Omarov's cut.
That's time! Omarov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Omarov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mason.
Omarov lands a head shot.
Mason gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mason breaks the clinch.
Dean Mason seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Omarov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mason counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mason is looking to clinch.
Mason scores with a punch to the head.
Mason connects with a jab.
A big left from Mason misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omarov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mason moves away.
Mason smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Omarov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Omarov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mason.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason lands a nice shot that snaps Omarov's head back.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Omarov.
Mason bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mason.
Mason wants to clinch up but Omarov keeps it at a distance.
Omarov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Omarov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Omarov stuns Mason with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Omarov. Mason does a little dance to reset his feet.
Omarov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason lands a jab to the nose.
A low kick from Mason misses
and Omarov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Omarov looking to sit in guard and control but Mason gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jabbar Omarov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Omarov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Omarov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mason trying to control but Omarov is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omarov controls Mason momentarily but Mason frees himself.
Jabbar Omarov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mason avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Omarov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Omarov wants to control the position but Mason says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Omarov is looking to control Mason's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Omarov avoid being mounted?
Omarov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Omarov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mason content to stall in guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Omarov wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dean Mason comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mason winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Mason!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Steve (ranked 246 p4p, 33 weight class) and Hank Lombard (ranked 754 p4p, 103 weight class). Steve kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Its a fine day to whoop somebodies ass. Lombard has chosen Shinedown - Sound Of Madness as his entrance music. Hank Lombard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Steve!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Hank Lombard!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steve swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lombard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steve walks into a jab.
Hank Lombard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lombard throws a lazy uppercut
and Steve makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Steve blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Lombard misses its intended target.
Steve bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lombard's head.
It looks like Hank Lombard has been cut.
Lombard throws a lazy body kick
and Steve counters by clinching up.
Steve lands with a light punch inside.
Steve lands a shoulder strike.
Steve lands a shot to the body.
Steve throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lombards head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hand to the body from Steve.
Lombard looks winded!
Steve lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lombard backwards.
Steve lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lombard tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Lombard back against the cage.
Steve lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Steve.
Steve lands a left hand.
A short left from Steve.
Steve has a couple of punches blocked by Lombard.
Lombard throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Steve lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve lands a hook that snaps the head of Lombard backwards.
Steve lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lombard backwards.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Lombard avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Lombard.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Lombard avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lombard misses with a body punch.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lombard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steve lands a hook that snaps the head of Lombard backwards.
Lombard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lombard can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
Lombard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve's elbow.
Lombard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Steve lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lombard backwards.
Steve lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve misses with the head strike.
Steve scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steve misses with some punches.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lombard tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Lombard back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lombard's elbow.
Lombard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steve working aggressively here.
Steve lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Lombard.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
Lombard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Lombard.
Steve presses Lombard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Steve.
Lombard tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lombard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lombard working aggressively here.
Steve lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lombard backwards.
Lombard pushes Steve back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lombard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lombard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lombard tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
Steve scores with a nice hook to the head.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lombard's elbow.
Lombard can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
Lombard throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lombard.
Steve working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steve tries to work over Lombard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Lombard.
Steve lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Lombard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lombard throws a head punch that misses.
Steve scores with a shot to the side of Lombard's head.
Lombard misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steve creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lombard swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lombard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Steve or not.
Lombard misses with a punch to the body.
Lombard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lombard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steve lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Steve lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lombard backwards.
Lombard blocks a body shot from Steve.
Lombard throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steve creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Steve on the inside.
Steve lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lombard backwards.
Lombard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steve has a couple of punches blocked by Lombard.
Lombard tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
Lombard tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Lombard back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Steve scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lombard can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
Lombard lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Steve.
Lombard has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steve gets through Lombard'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.
Steve lands a shoulder strike.
Lombard is rocked!
Lombard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lombard is still on wobbly legs! Can Steve finish him?
Steve throws a head punch that misses.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Lombard.
Lombard seems to have recovered his senses.
Steve blocks an uppercut.
Steve misses with some punches.
Steve working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Steve dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hank Lombard's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lombard throws a shot from downtown. Steve moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Steve misses its intended target.
Lombard was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lombard swings widly with a right hand
enabling Steve to counter with a crisp jab.
Steve goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Steve swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steve uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lombard.
Steve throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Lombard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lombard slips under a jab from Steve.
Steve turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Steve looks to land a combination but Lombard avoids it well.
Steve looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lombard throws a low kick but Steve moves out of range easily.
Lombard throws a leg kick which misses Steve's front leg but catches the back leg as Steve tries to avoid it.
Steve swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lombard makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lombard pushes Steve away with a front kick.
Lombard throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Steve misses with a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lombard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lombard lands with a nice body kick.
Hank Lombard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steve darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lombard misses with a head kick.
Steve goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lombard flicks out a counter leg kick but Steve steps away.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Lombard.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
Steve throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steve throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lombard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steve.
Lombard slips a straight right by Steve.
Lombard clobbers Steve with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fighters circling - Steve throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lombard misses with an uppercut. Steve saw that one coming.
Steve defending well as Lombard loads up on a big left hand.
Lombard misses with a low kick.
Steve displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lombard throws out the jab.
Steve cracks Lombard with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lombard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lombard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Steve's sensitive parts.
Lombard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lombard looks to land a body kick but Steve moved away.
Lombard misses with a straight left.
Lombard lands with an uppercut that bounces Steve off the cage and back into range.
A combination from Lombard does no damage.
Steve moves out of range of the body kick from Lombard.
Steve looks to land a left hand but Lombard moved out of range nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Steve. Lombard shrugs it off though.
Lombard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steve.
Steve uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lombard.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lombard was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
Lombard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steve.
Lombard tries a head kick but it misses.
Lombard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lombard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Steve - that will leave a mark!
A head kick misses from Lombard.
Steve scores with a punch to the head.
Steve avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steve connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lombard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Steve pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lombard attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lombard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Steve misses with a straight right.
Mark Steve is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lombard misses with a low kick.
Lombard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steve is looking to counter with a body kick.
Steve getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Steve lands a nice looking body shot.
Steve slips a straight right by Lombard.
Steve cracks Lombard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lombard wants to land a leg kick but Steve is out of range.
Steve throws a body kick that misses
enabling Lombard to counter with a crisp jab.
Lombard misses with a left hand
and Steve counters by moving into the clinch.
Lombard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve is working Lombard over against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Steve scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lombard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steve is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lombard can do to turn this around?
Steve working aggressively here.
Lombard tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lombard blocks a body shot from Steve.
A nice left hand lands by Steve.
Lombard throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Steve.
Lombard is breathing heavily.
Steve lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lombard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lombard takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Steve dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hank Lombard's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Steve cracks Lombard with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Steve has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Lombard to stand back up!
Lombard dodges the punch combination from Steve.
Steve missing with a left hand there. Lombard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lombard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Lombard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Lombard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steve.
And Lombard responds with a good body kick, but Steve manages to step out the way in time.
Steve scoring well with a low kick there.
Lombard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Steve.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve swinging wildly here.
Lombard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Steve misses with a hook. Lombard ducked under it nicely.
A head kick misses from Lombard.
Steve looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lombard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Lombard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab from Steve.
That has opened up Hank Lombard's cut even more.
Steve slips a straight right by Lombard.
Lombard throws out a loose jab but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lombard is looking to score with low kicks.
Steve doesn't manage to clinch there - Lombard circles away.
Steve lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Lombard.
Steve throws a body kick that misses.
Steve throws a sloppy head kick and Lombard moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Lombard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Lombard is just out of range.
Lombard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.
Steve bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A lazy left from Lombard finds it's target.
Steve staying out of range there.
Steve wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lombard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lombard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve throws a body punch but Lombard moves out of range.
Lombard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lombard tries a quick counter leg kick but Steve is wise to it.
Steve lands a right hook to the body.
Donk. Lombard catches Steve right on the button with a cross.
Steve jabs Lombard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lombard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lombard connects with a single shot there.
Steve dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lombard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Steve takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lombard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lombard misses with a looping left.
Steve fakes the leg kick and cracks Lombard in the body.
Steve scores with a kick to the body.
Lombard misses with a looping right.
Steve tries to land a front kick but Lombard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Steve rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lombard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve blocks a leg kick.
Steve with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Steve lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Steve moves away from the strike by Lombard.
Lombard misses with a low kick as Steve jumps back.
Steve scores with a kick to the body.
No joy there for Steve, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steve lands a high kick!
Steve throws a series of punches but Lombard avoids them all with ease.
Lombard loads up on a big right hand but Steve slips the punch.
Lombard throws a shot from downtown. Steve moves away and avoids it.
Steve connects with a crisp jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Steve. Lombard shrugs it off though.
Lombard avoids the body shot from Steve.
Steve connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lombard throws a leg kick
and Steve holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
Lombard pushes Steve back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lombard tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Lombard back against the cage.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lombard's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steve.
Lombard blocking some punches.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Steve on the inside.
Steve pushes Lombard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from Lombard.
Steve tries to work over Lombard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lombard tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Lombard back against the cage.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Steve scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lombard throws a head punch that misses.
Lombard trying to stall but Steve improves his position.
Lombard has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Steve.
Lombard digs a right hand underneath Steve's ribcage. Steve let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lombard tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lombard tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Steve clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Hank Lombard's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Steve slips a jab from Lombard.
Lombard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steve lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lombard backs up against the cage.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lombard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steve throws the kick towards the body but Lombard avoids it.
Steve tries to clinch there but Lombard circles away.
Lombard throws a poor cross that misses
and Steve counters with a stiff right hand.
Steve takes one to the chin there.
Steve chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lombard can pounce on him.
Steve lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lombard circles away quickly and effectively.
Steve avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lombard misses with a straight left.
Lombard throws a hook to the side of Steve's head but Steve sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steve misses with a leg kick.
Steve throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steve blocks the body kick.
Lombard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lombard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Steve.
Steve scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab from Steve finds it's way through Lombard's defenses.
Steve missing with a left hand there. Lombard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steve darts in and clinches Lombard up against the cage.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Steve.
Lombard working aggressively here.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steve lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lombard backwards.
A short left from Steve.
Steve lands with a left to the head.
Lombard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steve swings wildly with an uppercut but Lombard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve tries to work over Lombard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Steve.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Lombard controls the action.
Lombard blocking some punches.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Lombard controls the action.
Steve lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lombard is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Lombard misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Lombard.
Lombard will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Steve up against the cage.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Lombard misses with a punch to the body.
Steve makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Lombard.
Lombard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steve.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombard misses with a body punch.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Lombard controls his hands.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Lombard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lombard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lombard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve working aggressively here.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lombard's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Lombard.
Steve lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lombard or not.
Lombard lands with a right to the head.
Lombard tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Lombard back against the cage.
Lombard lands a nice uppercut.
Lombard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Steve or not.
Lombard swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steve.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Lombard controls the action.
Steve prevents a body shot from Lombard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lombard lands with a left to the head.
Lombard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lombard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lombard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lombard tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lombard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Steve.
Steve scores with a shoulder strike.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steve lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steve prevents a body shot from Lombard.
Lombard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lombard's elbow.
Lombard tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Lombard back against the cage.
Steve lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lombard backwards.
The cut above Hank Lombard's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steve.
Steve lands a hook that snaps the head of Lombard backwards.
Steve creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Lombard's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Lombard drops to his knees and Steve pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Steve!
Mark Steve retains his light heavyweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mark Steve waved his t-shirt featuring Sin City Allstars's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kusal Perera (ranked 770 p4p, 97 weight class) and Mario Farina (ranked 256 p4p, 34 weight class). Farina is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Combichrist - Today I Woke to the Rain of Blood. Kusal Perera has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kusal Perera!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mario Farina!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farina swings widly with a right hand
and Perera counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Farina takes the fight into the clinch.
Farina doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Farina blocks an uppercut.
Perera blocking some punches.
Farina cracks Perera with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Perera.
Perera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Farina doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Perera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Farina stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Perera misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Perera.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farina blocks an uppercut.
Farina working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Farina misses with a hook to the ribs.
Farina lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Perera blocking some punches.
Farina lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Perera.
Farina lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Perera backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farina lands a right hand.
Perera working aggressively here.
Farina blocking some punches.
Farina tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Perera misses with the head strike.
Farina softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Perera blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Perera.
Farina working aggressively here.
Farina working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Farina misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Farina fails to land.
Farina lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Farina working aggressively here.
Farina blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Farina lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Perera backwards.
Farina working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Farina tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Perera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Perera throws a punch but it's blocked by Farina.
Perera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Farina can't find room to land a body shot as Perera controls the action.
Farina has a couple of punches blocked by Perera.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farina swings wildly with an uppercut but Perera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perera working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Perera.
Perera scores with a nice hook to the head.
Perera throws a punch but it's blocked by Farina.
A short left from Farina.
Farina throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farina.
Farina takes a shot to the head.
Farina lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Farina lands a left hand.
Farina tries to work over Perera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Farina lands a nice shot to the body.
Farina blocks an uppercut.
Farina misses with the head strike.
Farina works on Perera's body with a couple of short punches.
Perera is breathing heavily.
Farina lands with a right to the head.
Farina lands with a left to the head.
Perera misses with a punch on the inside.
Farina can't find room to land a body shot as Perera controls the action.
Perera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Farina softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farina lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Perera.
Farina softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Perera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Perera.
Perera misses with a punch on the inside.
Perera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Perera lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Farina lands with a left to the head.
Farina lands with a right to the head.
Farina misses with a hook from the clinch.
Farina tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Perera struggles to land a body shot inside as Farina controls his hands.
Farina blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Farina fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Perera lands a hook that snaps the head of Farina backwards.
Farina blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Perera has a couple of punches blocked by Farina.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perera scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Perera throws a punch but it's blocked by Farina.
Perera throws a punch but it's blocked by Farina.
A short right from Farina.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perera misses with some punches.
Farina misses with a punch on the inside.
Farina lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Farina swings wildly with an uppercut but Perera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perera stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Perera throws a punch but it's blocked by Farina.
A shot in the inside from Farina.
Farina tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Farina misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Farina fails to land.
Farina blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Farina.
Farina swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Farina lands with a left to the head.
Perera lands a right hand that snaps the head of Farina backwards.
Perera misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perera struggles to land a body shot inside as Farina controls his hands.
Farina blocking some punches.
Perera can't find room to land a body shot as Farina controls the action.
Perera tries a body shot but Farina blocks it.
Perera working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Farina dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Perera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Farina throws out the jab.
Perera swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Farina has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Farina ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perera moves away.
Perera was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Farina takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Farina tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Farina lands a left and a right that send Perera crashing to the mat, dazed. Farina thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Farina rushes Perera and presses him up against the cage.
Farina tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Perera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farina working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Farina throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pereras head.
Farina swings wildly with an uppercut but Perera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Farina misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mario Farina seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Perera blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farina swings wildly with an uppercut but Perera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Perera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Perera misses with a punch to the body.
Perera digs a right hand into Farina's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Farina's gas tank.
Farina misses with the head strike.
Perera lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Perera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Farina blocks a body shot from Perera.
Farina lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Perera lands a nice uppercut.
Perera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Perera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Farina misses with some punches.
Perera blocks an uppercut.
Perera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Perera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Perera lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Farina tries to throw a body punch but Perera avoids it by throwing Farina back against the cage.
Perera misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perera lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farina makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Perera struggles to land a body shot inside as Farina controls his hands.
Perera misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Farina.
Perera lands a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Perera.
Farina is breathing heavily.
Perera tries to throw a body punch but Farina avoids it by throwing Perera back against the cage.
Perera blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Perera.
Farina fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Perera makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Perera lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Perera cracks Farina with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Perera.
Perera lands a shoulder strike.
Perera lands with a short shot to the head.
Perera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Farina.
A nice left hand lands by Perera.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farina.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farina fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Farina stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Perera lands with a short shot to the head.
Farina prevents a body shot from Perera.
Perera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Perera throws a punch but it's blocked by Farina.
Farina working aggressively here.
A short right from Farina.
Farina lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Farina lands a hook that snaps the head of Perera backwards.
Perera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Farina blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Perera.
Perera lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Perera.
Farina lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Perera backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farina misses with the head strike.
Perera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Farina working aggressively here.
Perera misses with a punch on the inside.
Farina scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perera lands with a left to the head.
Perera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Perera.
Farina working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Farina misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perera.
Farina misses with a hook to the ribs.
Perera misses with a punch to the body.
Farina lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Perera backwards.
Perera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Farina blocks an uppercut.
Perera working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Perera misses with some punches.
Farina blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Perera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perera tries to throw a body punch but Farina avoids it by throwing Perera back against the cage.
Farina misses with a punch on the inside.
Perera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Farina scores with a nice hook to the head.
Perera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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 Kusal Perera will probably get the nod.
That's time! Perera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Farina scores with a jab.
A jab from Farina misses.
Perera swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Farina connects with a single shot there.
Farina is looking to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Perera misses its target.
A big left from Farina misses.
Farina lunges at Perera with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Perera's hand.
Perera looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farina throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Farina throws a lazy uppercut
and Perera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Perera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Farina.
Perera throws a counter high kick but Farina was just alert enough to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perera on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Farina drops Perera with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Perera! Farina dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Farina!
Mario Farina is the new heavyweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mario Farina made sure he mentioned Urban Fighter, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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