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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Peter Narz (ranked 1547 p4p, 102 weight class) and Cahal Jefferson (ranked 2796 p4p, 164 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Peter Narz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Cahal Jefferson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Narz misses with a leg kick.
Jefferson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Narz throws a looping overhand right but Jefferson ducks down to avoid it.
Jefferson misses the jab.
Narz throws a body shot but no joy.
Jefferson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Narz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Narz slips a jab and a cross from Jefferson.
Narz throws out a loose jab but Jefferson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jefferson.
Narz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Peter Narz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Narz staying out of range there.
Narz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jefferson throws a poor cross that misses
and Narz counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Narz connects with a single shot there.
Jefferson is rocked!
Jefferson drops his hands momentarily. Narz doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Jefferson staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Jefferson doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Peter Narz!
Peter Narz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Cahal Jefferson had this to say: 'WHY YOU GOTTA BEAT UP ON A MIDGET?!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Feihck Tiote (ranked 1161 p4p, 143 weight class) and Paddy Fagan (ranked 1151 p4p, 139 weight class). Feihck Tiote could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Paddy Fagan's chin.
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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
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Feihck Tiote!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paddy Fagan!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fagan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fagan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tiote.
Tiote displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fagan throws out the jab.
Fagan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tiote to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tiote looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fagan is looking for a triangle but Tiote pushes his legs off easily.
Fagan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fagan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tiote has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tiote tries to free his leg and advance position but Fagan is retaining full guard.
Tiote is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tiote stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fagan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiote trying to control but Fagan is working from the bottom.
Tiote pushing down on Fagan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tiote is trying to control the action in half guard but Fagan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fagan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tiote wants to control from the top but Fagan keeps moving.
Fagan looking for a sweep. Not yet Fagan, not yet.
Fagan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tiote is aware though and is defending well.
Fagan pushes a forearm under Tiote's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Tiote is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paddy Fagan!
Paddy Fagan managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Sainty (ranked 905 p4p, 96 weight class) and Randall Jackson (ranked 1082 p4p, 120 weight class). Jackson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Deliverance kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!
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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
20 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Sainty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Randall Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Sainty's head but Sainty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sainty darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Sainty seems content to control.
Sainty trying to pass the guard but Jackson defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sainty wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Sainty is looking for a kimura but Jackson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sainty to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson has a hand on Sainty's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Sainty takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Jackson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jackson is trying to reverse the position but instead Sainty has taken his back - oops!
Jackson tries to break free.
Sainty controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to get back to his feet but Sainty is in full control for now.
Sainty doesn't have the hooks in and Jackson manages to turn into his guard.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Sainty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sainty has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sainty throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Sainty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson landing with the ground and pound.
Sainty has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sainty is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jackson defends well.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jackson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sainty is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jackson defends well.
Jackson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sainty looking for subs off his back but Jackson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Sainty tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Sainty dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jackson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jackson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sainty is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Sainty is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Sainty slips under a jab from Jackson.
A jab from Sainty finds it's way through Jackson's defenses.
Jackson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sainty!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sainty tries to bench press Jackson off him but Jackson keeps the position.
Sainty is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jackson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sainty regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jackson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sainty is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Jackson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Sainty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sainty looking to control.
Sainty is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Jackson rolls with it to try and escape but Sainty cranks on the arm and Jackson is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Sainty!
Daniel Sainty really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that IniTech Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Don Petersen (ranked 1372 p4p, 187 weight class) and Power Shark (ranked 1617 p4p, 211 weight class). Petersen comes to the cage accompanied by James Brown- Living in America. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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169 lbs
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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
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Don Petersen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Power Shark!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Petersen does no damage.
Shark slips under a jab.
Petersen lands with a cross.
Shark moves away from the strike by Petersen.
Petersen tries to clinch but Shark is having none of it.
Petersen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Petersen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shark is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Petersen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Petersen tries for a kimura but Shark is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petersen tries for a kimura but Shark is defending well.
Shark is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Petersen's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Petersen! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Shark has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Don Petersen!
Don Petersen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Power Shark had this to say: 'Bullshit!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Araujo (ranked 1000 p4p, 125 weight class) and Naiki Nekele (ranked 1400 p4p, 182 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Araujo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Naiki Nekele!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Araujo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nekele quickly recovers to half guard.
Araujo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nekele doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Araujo.
Araujo seems to be looking for submissions.
Nekele is staying active underneath Araujo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nekele won't allow Araujo to pass to mount.
Araujo is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nekele moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Araujo lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nekele wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Araujo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nekele looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nekele looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nekele!
Araujo tries to improve position but can't.
Araujo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nekele's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Araujo flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Nekele wants to lay and pray for a moment but Araujo keeps working.
Araujo gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nekele not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Araujo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Araujo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nekele can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Araujo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nekele doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nekele manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've been hearing good reports from Araujo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Araujo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nekele doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nekele manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Araujo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nekele sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nekele avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Araujo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nekele defends well.
Nekele controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nekele trying to control the position from guard on top but Araujo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Araujo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nekele really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Araujo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Araujo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Araujo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nekele controls the pace.
Araujo has his foot on Nekele's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nekele works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Araujo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nekele slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Araujo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Araujo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Araujo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Araujo tries for a kimura but Nekele is defending well.
Araujo tries to move to mount but Nekele blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nekele, who protects the arm well.
The ground and pound from Araujo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
I wouldn't like to be where Nekele is right now.
Araujo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Araujo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nekele knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Araujo tries to advance to mount but can't.
Araujo is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nekele takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Nekele struggling a bit here.
Nekele felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Araujo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Araujo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nekele has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Araujo but great work by Nekele.
Araujo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nekele wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Thiago Araujo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Araujo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Araujo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Araujo trying to control from the bottom.
Araujo tries to roll over but Nekele keeps him under control.
Araujo is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Nekele jumps into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nekele wants to control but Araujo is keeping him busy.
Araujo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nekele perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Araujo tries to roll over but Nekele keeps him under control.
Araujo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Araujo actively working from the bottom here.
Nekele controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Araujo wants to control but Nekele is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Araujo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nekele moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Araujo.
Nekele is looking to take a break and control but Araujo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Araujo struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Araujo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Araujo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A big right from Nekele misses.
A slow jab from Nekele misses its intended target.
Nekele fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Araujo on the side of the head.
Araujo fails with the takedown.
Araujo shoots in but Nekele avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nekele gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nekele swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Araujo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Araujo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nekele working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Araujo.
Araujo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nekele is keeping the position for now.
Araujo is looking to advance position but Nekele has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Araujo is looking to get to half guard.
Araujo tries to hold on but Nekele pushes him away.
Araujo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Nekele keeping moving, preventing Araujo from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araujo pushes down on Nekele's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Araujo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nekele sees it coming and defends easily.
Araujo moves into full mount! Nekele won't be happy about that!
Araujo throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Nekele because Araujo loaded up on that one.
Araujo goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Nekele is on top in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Araujo working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araujo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nekele is aware though and is defending well.
Nekele sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Araujo working a defensive guard here.
Nekele looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Araujo is looking for a triangle but Nekele pushes his legs off easily.
Araujo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nekele doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nekele manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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.
Araujo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nekele defends well.
Araujo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nekele doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nekele manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nekele looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thiago Araujo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Araujo, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thiago Araujo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terje Warholm (ranked 1198 p4p, 167 weight class) and Jose Morales (ranked 1479 p4p, 200 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Terje Warholm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Morales!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Morales.
We've been hearing reports that Warholm has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Warholm gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morales.
Warholm misses with the head strike.
A short right from Warholm on the inside.
Morales lands with a short shot to the head.
Warholm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Morales looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Morales blocks an uppercut.
Morales tries to work over Warholm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Morales blocking some punches.
We've been informed that Morales has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Warholm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Warholm lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Warholm lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Warholm has a couple of punches blocked by Morales.
Morales misses with a punch to the body.
Warholm lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warholm has a couple of punches blocked by Morales.
Morales takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Warholm fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Warholm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warholm lands a left hand.
Morales blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Warholm throws a punch but it's blocked by Morales.
Morales misses with a hook from the clinch.
Warholm misses with the head strike.
Warholm working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Warholm.
A shot in the inside from Warholm.
Warholm lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Warholm fails to land.
Morales blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morales is trying to break free.
Warholm lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Morales on the inside.
Morales softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Warholm throws a head punch that misses.
Warholm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morales blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Warholm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Morales wants to break free but Warholm has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warholm misses with some punches.
Warholm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Warholm misses with some punches.
Warholm has Morales pressed against the cage, preventing Morales from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Morales blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Morales tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Warholm's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morales.
Morales wants to get back to striking at distance but Warholm won't allow it.
Warholm throws a head punch that misses.
Warholm throws a punch but it's blocked by Morales.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Warholm.
Warholm throws a head punch that misses.
Warholm swings wildly with an uppercut but Morales uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Warholm fails to land.
Morales takes a shot to the head.
Warholm misses with the head strike.
Warholm prevents a body shot from Morales.
Warholm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Morales takes a shot to the head.
Warholm throws a punch but it's blocked by Morales.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morales misses with a punch on the inside.
Morales blocks an uppercut.
Warholm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Warholm misses with a punch on the inside.
Warholm scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Morales tries to throw a body punch but Warholm avoids it by throwing Morales back against the cage.
Morales goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Morales doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Warholm misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Warholm.
Warholm has a couple of punches blocked by Morales.
Warholm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Morales blocks an uppercut.
Morales wants to break free but Warholm has control.
Morales's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morales. Warholm does a little dance to reset his feet.
It appears Warholm was looking to counter with a kick there.
Warholm tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Morales manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Morales goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Morales throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Warholm misses.
Warholm lands a head kick. Morales smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Warholm shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morales swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Warholm counters with a nice uppercut.
Morales tries to keep at a distance but Warholm has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Warholm fails to land.
A frustrated look appears on Morales's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Morales blocking some punches.
Morales tries to land knees in the clinch but Warholm avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Warholm on the inside.
Warholm working aggressively here.
Morales is trying to push Warholm away but Warholm has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Morales lands a body shot in the clinch.
Warholm makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Warholm.
Warholm blocks a body shot from Morales.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terje Warholm dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jab by Morales.
Morales is looking to land body kicks.
Morales cracks Warholm with a good jab.
It looks like Terje Warholm has been cut.
Warholm tries to clinch but Morales is having none of it.
Warholm is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morales can do to turn this around?
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Warholm, as that shot connected.
Warholm misses with a straight right.
Morales throws a leg kick but Warholm sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Morales connects with a single shot there.
Warholm moves into range and clinches up with Morales.
Warholm has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Warholm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales misses with some punches.
Warholm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Terje Warholm has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Warholm scores with a shoulder strike.
Morales misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Warholm scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morales pushes Warholm back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Warholm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warholm scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Morales scores with a nice hook to the head.
Morales breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morales with a nice cross.
Morales connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Morales swats away the attempt to clinch by Warholm.
Warholm throws a head kick but Morales moves out of range.
Warholm lands a jab to the head.
Nice uppercut there from Morales.
Morales darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Morales sends Warholm crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Morales is motioning to the referee to let Warholm up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Warholm is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morales connects with a nice cross there... Warholm is looking wobbly and Morales recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Warholm to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Morales jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jose Morales!
A victorious Jose Morales thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Barbosa (ranked 1223 p4p, 79 weight class) and Damen Mayer (ranked 805 p4p, 56 weight class). Damen Mayer struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 136.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Marcelo Barbosa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcelo Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damen Mayer!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa misses with a hook to the body
and Mayer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mayer.
Mayer wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving.
Mayer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mayer wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving.
Barbosa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mayer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barbosa looking for subs off his back but Mayer has passed one foot through into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa tries to get to full guard but Mayer has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barbosa looking for submissions off his back.
Mayer trying to pass the guard but Barbosa defending well.
Barbosa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mayer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barbosa is trying to get back to full guard.
Mayer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barbosa defends it well.
Mayer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barbosa works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mayer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barbosa keeping full guard, as Mayer tries to pass.
Barbosa pulls Mayer in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barbosa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mayer passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Barbosa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mayer pulls his head out easily.
Mayer works his way into full mount!
Mayer jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Barbosa manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Barbosa tries to buck Mayer off but Mayer is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mayer passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Barbosa!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damen Mayer dominated that round.
That's time! Barbosa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Barbosa tries to close the distance and clinch but Mayer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mayer slips under a jab from Barbosa.
Mayer takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
Mayer drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barbosa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barbosa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mayer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barbosa keeping full guard, as Mayer tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barbosa is on top in guard.
Barbosa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mayer's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barbosa is trying to control. Mayer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Barbosa wants to free his trapped foot but Mayer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barbosa is thwarting Mayer's attempts to control the position.
Mayer wants to improve his position but Barbosa is controlling well.
Barbosa is looking to take a break and control but Mayer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barbosa seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mayer keeping control of the position.
Damen Mayer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barbosa is working for a kimura but Mayer is defending it quite comfortably.
Mayer has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Barbosa escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Barbosa!
Barbosa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barbosa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mayer is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mayer keeps working.
Mayer is looking for a sweep.
Barbosa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mayer keeps working.
Barbosa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mayer has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mayer is looking for a sweep.
Mayer sneaks back into half guard.
Mayer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mayer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Barbosa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mayer is keeping the position for now.
Barbosa postures up.
Barbosa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mayer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mayer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barbosa defends well.
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 Marcelo Barbosa 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. This is the final round!
Barbosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbosa gets a clinch.
I was talking to Barbosa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mayer jumps guard but Barbosa stands there with Mayer around his waist. Mayer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Barbosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barbosa.
Mayer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Barbosa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mayer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbosa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mayer to keep the fight standing.
Mayer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Barbosa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Marcelo Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damen Mayer.
Barbosa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa leaves Mayer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Barbosa.
Barbosa misses the jab.
Mayer throws a hook to the side of Barbosa's head but Barbosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barbosa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mayer sprawls and moves away.
Mayer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barbosa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mayer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barbosa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barbosa looks to land a combination. Mayer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mayer misses with a wild body shot.
Mayer closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Barbosa did well to prevent Mayer getting side control.
Barbosa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mayer wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving.
Barbosa throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mayer escapes and throws Barbosa's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Barbosa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa sneaks back into half guard.
Mayer moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Barbosa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayer staying calm.
Barbosa is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayer goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Barbosa has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mayer but great work by Barbosa.
Mayer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barbosa is trying to get an arm triangle but Mayer is defending well.
Barbosa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mayer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayer is not content to let Barbosa control the position.
Mayer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Barbosa off and has taken his back!
Barbosa trying to control the hands but Mayer breaks the grip.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayer trying to control.
Even with his hooks in, Mayer manages to miss with strikes from the back.
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 Marcelo Barbosa.
I think Barbosa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roman Divac (ranked 387 p4p, 50 weight class) and Elliot Rockwell (ranked 521 p4p, 75 weight class). Divac comes to the cage accompanied by Nas- Do you hate me now. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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188 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
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roman Divac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Elliot Rockwell !
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Divac misses with a straight right.
Rockwell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rockwell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Divac keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rockwell .
A quick step to the side and Divac tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Divac moves away from the strike by Rockwell .
Divac throwing a counter right hand but Rockwell manages to avoid it.
Rockwell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rockwell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Divac sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Divac moves away from the strike by Rockwell .
Divac is looking to counter punch.
Rockwell looks to land a right hand but Divac moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockwell missing with a left hand there. Divac was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rockwell lands a jab.
It looks like Roman Divac has been cut.
We've been told by Divac's head coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rockwell wants to clinch up but Divac keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockwell misses with a straight left.
Divac ducks under a wild hook from Rockwell .
Divac looks to land a right hand but Rockwell moved out of range.
Rockwell tries to clinch
and Divac counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rockwell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Divac was well out of range. Poor timing from Rockwell .
Rockwell throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Divac looks to land a right hand but Rockwell moved out of range.
Divac shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Divac jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rockwell 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.
Rockwell might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Divac waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rockwell .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell with a hook.
Rockwell lands with a straight right. Divac didn't see that one coming.
Rockwell tries to clinch but Divac moves out of range.
Rockwell cracks Divac with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Divac misses the shot to the body.
Divac moves out of range of the strikes.
Divac defending well as Rockwell loads up on a big left hand.
Elliot Rockwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rockwell misses with a kick to the body
and Divac counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rockwell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rockwell appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Divac ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rockwell moves away.
It seemed like Rockwell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Divac steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rockwell . That one must have hurt.
Rockwell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rockwell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Divac swats away the attempt to clinch by Rockwell .
Divac ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rockwell lands a front kick.
Rockwell throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Divac counters with a straight right hand.
Rockwell loads up on a big right hand but Divac slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell jabs Divac right on the nose. Divac blinks but takes it well.
Rockwell scores with a shot to the body.
Divac bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Divac on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rockwell misses with a looping right.
It looked like Divac wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Divac misses the shot to the body.
Rockwell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Divac takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rockwell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Divac.
Divac was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rockwell throws a front kick that sends Divac stumbling back into the cage.
Divac looks to land a left hand but Rockwell moved out of range nicely.
Divac rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rockwell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elliot Rockwell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roman Divac's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Divac takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rockwell digs a good hook to Divac's body.
Rockwell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rockwell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Divac uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rockwell .
A nice leg kick lands there from Rockwell .
Rockwell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Divac moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Roman Divac's cut is getting worse.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Divac lands an overhand right.
Rockwell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Divac on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Divac connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Divac cracks a nice hook into Rockwell 's ribs.
Rockwell throws a head kick that Divac semi-blocks.
A combination from Divac does no damage.
Divac needs to keep his hands up - Rockwell had a free shot at his head there.
Rockwell clinches up with Divac and pushes him back against the cage.
Rockwell blocks a body shot from Divac.
Rockwell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rockwell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rockwell takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rockwell will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Divac up against the cage.
Rockwell continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Divac misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Divac.
Divac swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Divac misses with a body punch.
Rockwell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short body shot lands from Rockwell as the two fighters clinch.
Divac swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Divac throws a head punch that misses.
Divac pushes Rockwell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Divac scores with a shoulder strike.
Divac misses with the head strike.
Divac lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Divac misses with the head strike.
Divac misses with a punch to the body.
Rockwell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rockwell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Divac working aggressively here.
Divac tries a body shot but Rockwell blocks it.
Rockwell lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Divac swings wildly with an uppercut but Rockwell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Divac tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rockwell 's elbow.
Divac lands with a light punch inside.
Divac misses with a body punch.
Rockwell misses with a body punch.
Rockwell lands a shot to the body.
A short left from Divac.
Rockwell content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rockwell blocks a body shot from Divac.
Rockwell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rockwell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Divac struggles to land a body shot inside as Rockwell controls his hands.
Rockwell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Divac working aggressively here.
Rockwell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Divac prevents a body shot from Rockwell .
Divac manages to break the clinch.
Divac swings widly with a right hand
and Rockwell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell misses with a left hand
and Divac counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rockwell lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Divac backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rockwell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rockwell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Divac counters with a nice uppercut.
Rockwell misses with a right hand
letting Divac counter with a right hand.
Jab by Rockwell .
Roman Divac's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Rockwell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Divac bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rockwell 's head backwards.
Rockwell missing with a left hand there. Divac was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Divac wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Elliot Rockwell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Roman Divac's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Decent striking displayed by Rockwell there.
Rockwell misses with a hook
and Divac counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rockwell attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rockwell lands a jab.
Rockwell throws a head kick but Divac moves out of range.
Rockwell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Divac throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rockwell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockwell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rockwell scores with the left hand. Divac knows he should have avoided that one.
Rockwell throws a poor cross that misses
and Divac lands a stunning uppercut that sends Rockwell to the mat!
Rockwell is rocked!
It looks like Elliot Rockwell has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockwell is refusing to be controlled, as Divac sits in half guard.
Rockwell is still in real trouble! Can Divac finish him?
Divac with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Divac thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rockwell seems to have recovered his senses.
Divac sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rockwell defending well though.
Rockwell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Divac seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Rockwell keeping control of the position.
Rockwell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Divac lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Divac is looking to stall here but Rockwell recovers full guard.
Rockwell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Divac lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Divac throws a big elbow that misses.
Divac got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rockwell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Divac has managed to get both his arms back between Rockwell 's legs - danger averted.
Rockwell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rockwell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Divac accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Divac's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Divac postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Divac throwing strikes from guard but Rockwell blocks nicely.
Divac cracks Rockwell with a solid left hand.
Divac throwing strikes from guard but Rockwell blocks nicely.
Elliot Rockwell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Divac trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rockwell looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Divac is looking to stand up but Rockwell won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rockwell seems keen to control Divac's posture.
Divac looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Roman Divac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rockwell looking for a guillotine here but Divac defends easily.
Rockwell controls Divac momentarily but Divac frees himself.
Divac trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Divac showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rockwell 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Elliot Rockwell !
The defeated Roman Divac had this to say: 'Looks like the blind squirrel found a nut. Go play the lottery while you can b/c that 1 in a million shot ain't happening next time you bum!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kongchai Phetboonme (ranked 369 p4p, 51 weight class) and Charlie Darwin (ranked 290 p4p, 40 weight class). Kongchai Phetboonme could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Charlie Darwin's chin.
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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
17 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kongchai Phetboonme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charlie Darwin!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darwin wants to land a leg kick but Phetboonme is out of range.
Phetboonme throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Darwin tenderised Phetboonme's leg. Phetboonme is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kongchai Phetboonme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Darwin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Darwin misses with an uppercut.
Darwin scores with a hook to the body. Phetboonme takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Phetboonme misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Darwin.
Phetboonme avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phetboonme has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Darwin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Phetboonme throws a low kick but Darwin avoids it.
Phetboonme throws an overhand right that lands on Darwin's shoulder, as Darwin tries to avoid the shot.
Darwin jabs at Phetboonme's body.
Phetboonme moves away from the strike by Darwin.
Darwin ducks right into an uppercut from Phetboonme.
A lazy left from Phetboonme finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Darwin. Phetboonme does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phetboonme ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darwin moves away.
Darwin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Darwin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phetboonme.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Phetboonme.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darwin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Darwin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Darwin throws a body shot but no joy.
Phetboonme misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Darwin.
Phetboonme attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Phetboonme avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Phetboonme working aggressively here.
Phetboonme lands with a left to the head.
Phetboonme scores with a hook to the body.
Darwin wants to break free but Phetboonme has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Darwin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phetboonme.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Darwin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Darwin manages to break the clinch.
Darwin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Phetboonme bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good leg kick by Darwin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Darwin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Phetboonme cracks a nice hook into Darwin's ribs.
Darwin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Darwin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phetboonme.
Darwin drops his hands momentarily and Phetboonme takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Phetboonme gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Darwin wants to get back to striking at distance but Phetboonme won't allow it.
Phetboonme lands a shot to the body.
Darwin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Phetboonme blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phetboonme throws a punch but it's blocked by Darwin.
Phetboonme goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Darwin fails to land.
Darwin manages to break the clinch.
Phetboonme misses with a lunging right hand
and Darwin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Darwin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Darwin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Phetboonme throws a jab but it's blocked by Darwin.
A slow jab from Phetboonme misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darwin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Darwin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Phetboonme scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Darwin wants to slow Phetboonme down by chopping away at his legs.
Darwin missing with a left hand there. Phetboonme was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Darwin throws an off balance right hand
and Phetboonme counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Phetboonme with a hook.
Darwin drops his hands momentarily and Phetboonme takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Phetboonme throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phetboonme throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Darwin misses with a head kick.
Phetboonme tries to clinch but Darwin moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Darwin.
An inside leg kick lands from Phetboonme.
Darwin throws a poor cross that misses
and Phetboonme counters with a nice low kick that buckles Darwin's knee momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phetboonme throws an overhand right that lands on Darwin's shoulder, as Darwin tries to avoid the shot.
Darwin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darwin throws a hook but Phetboonme blocks it.
Phetboonme swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Darwin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Darwin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phetboonme.
Phetboonme scores with a hook to the body. Darwin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Darwin misses with an uppercut. Phetboonme saw that one coming.
Phetboonme takes a swing at Darwin's ribcage but misses.
Darwin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phetboonme.
Darwin looks to throw the jab but Phetboonme is out of range.
Darwin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Phetboonme defending well as Darwin loads up on a big left hand.
Darwin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phetboonme scores with a hook to the body. Darwin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Phetboonme throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darwin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Darwin with a nice cross.
Nice uppercut there from Phetboonme.
Darwin swings for the body but Phetboonme moves out of range.
Phetboonme looks to land a body kick but Darwin moved away.
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 Kongchai Phetboonme 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.
Darwin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Phetboonme uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Darwin.
Darwin connects with a body shot that sends Phetboonme's belly button to the back.
Darwin misses with a wild body shot.
Phetboonme swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Darwin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Phetboonme with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme digs a good body shot into Darwin's ribs.
Phetboonme uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Darwin.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Phetboonme, right into the meat.
Phetboonme avoids the body shot from Darwin.
Phetboonme misses with a shot to the body
and Darwin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Darwin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Darwin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phetboonme.
Darwin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A swing and a miss from Darwin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phetboonme. Darwin does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Darwin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Phetboonme throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darwin dips to his left and cracks Phetboonme with an uppercut!
Phetboonme misses with a body shot.
Phetboonme blocks a head kick by Darwin.
Darwin lands a jab to Phetboonme's midsection.
Darwin misses with a straight left.
Darwin misses with a jab, cross combination.
And Phetboonme counters with a quick kick to the body but Darwin blocks it.
A lazy body kick from Phetboonme
and Darwin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Phetboonme swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phetboonme lands with a nice body kick.
Phetboonme lands with a nice body punch.
Phetboonme swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phetboonme bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Phetboonme feints and then cracks Darwin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Darwin down.
Darwin is looking to slow Phetboonme down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darwin avoids the body shot from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Darwin to counter with a crisp jab.
Darwin misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phetboonme uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Darwin.
Phetboonme rushes Darwin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Phetboonme.
Darwin is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Phetboonme scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Phetboonme lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Phetboonme.
Darwin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Darwin swings wildly with an uppercut but Phetboonme uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phetboonme lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Darwin.
Darwin works on Phetboonme's body with a couple of short punches.
Darwin manages to break the clinch.
Phetboonme misses with a looping right.
Darwin throws a nice looking combination but Phetboonme bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Darwin checks a leg kick.
Darwin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Darwin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darwin moves away from the strike by Phetboonme.
Darwin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Phetboonme misses the shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Darwin.
Phetboonme showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Darwin.
Phetboonme has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Darwin throws a body punch but Phetboonme moves out of range.
Darwin misses with an uppercut.
Darwin scores with a leg kick.
Phetboonme ducks under a wild hook from Darwin.
It looked like Phetboonme wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Phetboonme checks a low kick from Darwin.
Phetboonme attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Phetboonme throws a nice inside leg kick.
Phetboonme misses with an uppercut.
Darwin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phetboonme moves away.
Phetboonme throws a hook to the side of Darwin's head but Darwin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darwin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Darwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Darwin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Darwin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Phetboonme steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Darwin.
Darwin missing with a left hand there. Phetboonme was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A quick step to the side and Phetboonme tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phetboonme takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Phetboonme is looking to slow Darwin down with leg kicks.
Darwin 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.
Darwin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phetboonme.
Darwin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Darwin misses the shot to the body.
Phetboonme throws a leg kick but Darwin moved away.
Darwin looks to score with a jab to the body but Phetboonme is just out of range.
Phetboonme motions for Darwin to come forward. Phetboonme throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Darwin slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darwin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Charlie Darwin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Phetboonme's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A swing and a miss from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme throws a nice inside leg kick.
Darwin checks the leg kick.
Phetboonme tries to close the distance and clinch but Darwin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Darwin! But no joy.
Good work by Darwin as he checks the leg kick.
Phetboonme throws out a powerful jab.
Phetboonme moves out of range of the strikes.
Darwin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Phetboonme misses the shot to the body.
Charlie Darwin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Darwin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Phetboonme lands a right hook to the body.
Phetboonme takes a swing at Darwin's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phetboonme is looking to clinch but Darwin is avoiding it.
Darwin throws a series of punches but Phetboonme moves out of range.
Darwin walks into a stiff left hand from Phetboonme.
Darwin is rocked!
Darwin throws a head kick that misses.
Phetboonme scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darwin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phetboonme.
Darwin throws a hook but Phetboonme avoids it easily.
Phetboonme connects with a leg kick. Darwin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Darwin is looking to land body kicks.
Darwin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Darwin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Phetboonme connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Darwin scrambles back to his feet.
Darwin is still on wobbly legs! Can Phetboonme finish him?
A looping hook to the body misses from Phetboonme. Darwin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phetboonme takes a swing at Darwin's ribcage but misses.
Phetboonme misses with a body kick.
Darwin throws a fast counter high kick but Phetboonme manages to duck under it in time.
Phetboonme ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darwin moves away.
Darwin slips under a jab.
Darwin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Darwin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phetboonme.
Darwin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Phetboonme moves away from the strike by Darwin.
Phetboonme takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Phetboonme, as that shot connected.
Darwin motions for Phetboonme to come forward. Darwin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Phetboonme takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Darwin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phetboonme.
Darwin takes one to the side of the head.
Phetboonme lands a head shot.
Phetboonme misses with a straight right.
Good exchange - Phetboonme coming out on top.
Phetboonme throws a nice looking combination but Darwin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Phetboonme on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Darwin. Darwin obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Darwin misses.
Phetboonme moves into the clinch.
Phetboonme throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Darwin fails to land.
Darwin misses with a punch on the inside.
Phetboonme fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Darwin wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phetboonme.
Darwin can't break the clinch.
Kongchai Phetboonme has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hand to the body from Phetboonme.
Darwin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Darwin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phetboonme lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Phetboonme throws a big uppercut that drops Darwin! More strikes from Phetboonme and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Darwin lies dazed against the cage as Phetboonme celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kongchai Phetboonme!
Kongchai Phetboonme spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tank Ispa (ranked 32 p4p, 7 weight class) and Pekka Toivonen (ranked 99 p4p, 14 weight class). Pekka Toivonen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tank Ispa's chin.
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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
16 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Tank Ispa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pekka Toivonen!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toivonen throws a low kick, looking for Ispa's leg but Ispa calmly moves out of range.
Ispa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ispa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ispa pushes Toivonen up against the cage in a clinch.
Ispa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Toivonen works on Ispa's body with a couple of short punches.
Ispa has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Toivonen uses from the top position.
Toivonen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ispa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Toivonen has managed to get both his arms back between Ispa's legs - danger averted.
Toivonen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ispa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Toivonen defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ispa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ispa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Toivonen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ispa working for a triangle but Toivonen defends it easily.
Ispa wants to sweep but no luck.
Ispa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Toivonen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Toivonen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ispa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ispa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ispa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Toivonen is one step ahead there.
Ispa looking for subs off his back but Toivonen has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ispa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Toivonen pulls his head out easily.
Ispa tries to get to full guard but Toivonen has control of the leg.
Ispa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Toivonen pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ispa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ispa is looking to control Toivonen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ispa avoid being mounted?
Ispa wants to control the action here but instead Toivonen manages to pass to full mount!
Ispa wants to control but Toivonen is having none of it.
Ispa is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toivonen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ispa is looking to escape.
Toivonen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ispa tries to hold on but Toivonen pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ispa is trying desperately to improve position.
Ispa sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
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 Tank Ispa will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ispa tries to clinch up.
Toivonen throws a head kick that half lands.
Ispa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Toivonen ducks under a wild hook from Ispa.
Toivonen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Toivonen stuffs the takedown.
Toivonen lands a leg kick that knocks Ispa off balance momentarily.
Ispa steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Toivonen. That one must have hurt.
Ispa misses with an uppercut. Toivonen saw that one coming.
Ispa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Toivonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Toivonen scores with a nice head shot.
Toivonen lands a jab to Ispa's midsection.
Toivonen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Ispa throws a head kick but Toivonen moves out of range.
Ispa throws out a powerful jab.
Ispa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That kick from Toivonen tenderised Ispa's leg. Ispa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Toivonen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toivonen throws a leg kick which misses Ispa's front leg but catches the back leg as Ispa tries to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Toivonen.
Toivonen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ispa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Toivonen.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ispa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ispa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Toivonen thumps Ispa with a low kick.
Toivonen slips under a jab.
Ispa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ispa misses with a straight left.
Ispa lands a jab.
Toivonen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ispa on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ispa looks to throw the jab but Toivonen is out of range.
Toivonen misses with a kick to the body
and Ispa counters with a low kick, right behind Toivonen 's knee.
Ispa digs a good body shot into Toivonen's ribs.
Ispa thumps Toivonen with a low kick.
Toivonen tried to score with a low kick but Ispa checks it.
Toivonen checks a low kick from Ispa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toivonen takes a swing at Ispa's ribcage but misses.
Ispa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Toivonen as he avoids it easily.
Ispa seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Pekka Toivonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Toivonen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Toivonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Toivonen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ispa.
Toivonen wants to slow Ispa down by chopping away at his legs.
Ispa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ispa slips under a jab.
Toivonen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Toivonen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ispa's calf.
Pekka Toivonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Toivonen scores with a nice strike.
Toivonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ispa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Toivonen. Toivonen obviously looking to wear him down.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Toivonen.
Toivonen digs a good body shot into Ispa's ribs.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Toivonen. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Toivonen blocks a jab.
Toivonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ispa misses with a hook.
Ispa is looking to chop away at Toivonen's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ispa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Toivonen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ispa scrambles back to his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Toivonen.
Ispa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Toivonen. That did some damage!
Ispa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Toivonen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ispa.
Toivonen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Toivonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Ispa controls his hands.
Ispa can't find room to land a body shot as Toivonen controls the action.
Toivonen digs a right hand into Ispa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ispa's gas tank.
Toivonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Toivonen takes a shot to the head.
Ispa throws a head punch that misses.
Toivonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Toivonen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Toivonen lands a nice elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ispa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toivonen lands a nice uppercut.
Ispa misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ispa is trying to maintain a safe position but Toivonen gets an underhook and turns Ispa into the cage.
Toivonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ispa tries to throw a body punch but Toivonen avoids it by throwing Ispa back against the cage.
Ispa has Toivonen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Toivonen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tank Ispa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Toivonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Toivonen.
Ispa misses with some punches.
Ispa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Toivonen lands a shot to the body.
Toivonen pushes Ispa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ispa gets through Toivonen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ispa misses with a punch on the inside.
Ispa blocks an uppercut.
Ispa blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toivonen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ispa lands a right hand.
Ispa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Toivonen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ispa misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Toivonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ispa misses with a head kick.
Toivonen throws a looping overhand right but Ispa ducks down to avoid it.
Toivonen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ispa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toivonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Ispa.
Toivonen misses with a low kick.
Ispa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Toivonen slips a straight right by Ispa.
Ispa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Toivonen.
Ispa avoids a kick to the body.
Ispa feinted with a counter takedown.
Ispa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ispa digs a good body shot into Toivonen's ribs.
A jab from Ispa misses.
Ispa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Toivonen under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toivonen moves out of range of the leg kick from Ispa.
Ispa thows a leg kick but Toivonen checks it
and Toivonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ispa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Toivonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Ispa misses the target.
Toivonen tries a quick counter leg kick but Ispa is wise to it.
Toivonen misses with a looping right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toivonen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ispa connects with a body shot.
Ispa moves away from the strike by Toivonen.
Ispa wants to land a leg kick but Toivonen is out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ispa.
Toivonen thuds his right hand into Ispa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ispa takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Toivonen lands a nice looking body shot.
Toivonen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ispa has time to react.
A jab lands there for Toivonen.
Toivonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ispa.
A countering left hand to the body from Toivonen misses.
Toivonen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Toivonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ispa ducks under a wild hook from Toivonen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ispa misses the shot to the body.
Ispa staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toivonen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good leg kick by Toivonen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ispa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Toivonen. That did some damage!
Toivonen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ispas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Toivonen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Toivonen catches Ispa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Toivonen scores with a head kick.
Toivonen tries to score with a low kick but Ispa moves his leg out of the way.
Ispa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Toivonen.
Ispa throws a right hand that misses
and Toivonen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Toivonen throws a leg kick
and Ispa counters with a nice body kick.
Ispa throws out a loose jab but Toivonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Toivonen finds it's way through Ispa's defenses.
Toivonen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A lazy left from Toivonen finds it's target.
Ispa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Toivonen.
A punch lands to the side of Ispa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Toivonen, right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toivonen looks to land a left hand but Ispa moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Toivonen misses.
Toivonen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Toivonen feints a counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Ispa.
Ispa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ispa throws a lazy uppercut
and Toivonen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ispa's knee momentarily.
That kick from Toivonen tenderised Ispa's leg. Ispa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Toivonen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ispa is looking to clinch but Toivonen is avoiding it.
Ispa doesn't manage to clinch there - Toivonen circles away.
Ispa slips under a jab from Toivonen.
Ispa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Toivonen manages to circle out of the way.
Some wild striking there from Toivonen.
Toivonen tried to score with a low kick but Ispa checks it.
Toivonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ispa was well out of range. Poor timing from Toivonen.
Nice straight punches there by Toivonen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Toivonen.
Ispa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And Toivonen responds with a good body kick, but Ispa manages to step out the way in time.
Ispa lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ispa clinches up against the cage.
Toivonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Toivonen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toivonen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ispa backwards.
Ispa tries to work over Toivonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Toivonen scores with a shot to the side of Ispa's head.
Toivonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ispa misses with a body punch.
Ispa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Toivonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Toivonen on the inside.
Pekka Toivonen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Toivonen takes a shot to the head.
Ispa lands a takedown into guard.
Ispa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toivonen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Toivonen really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice defenses there by Ispa.
Ispa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ispa falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Toivonen to counter with a crisp jab.
Ispa doesn't manage to clinch there - Toivonen circles away.
Toivonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ispa misses with a hook. Toivonen ducked under it nicely.
Toivonen feints a counter leg kick.
Ispa scores with a nice strike.
Toivonen throws out a powerful jab.
Ispa tries to work over Toivonen's front leg with a kick but Toivonen checks it.
Ispa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A good leg kick by Ispa.
Ispa throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toivonen lunges at Ispa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ispa's hand.
Toivonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ispa blocks a leg kick.
Ispa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ispa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toivonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Ispa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ispa has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Toivonen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ispa blocks a leg kick.
Toivonen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ispa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toivonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Ispa.
Toivonen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ispa wants to clinch up but Toivonen keeps it at a distance.
Toivonen throws out a powerful jab.
Toivonen thumps Ispa with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Toivonen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ispa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ispa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ispa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Toivonen on the side of the head.
Ispa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Toivonen.
Toivonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Toivonen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Toivonen misses with a low kick as Ispa jumps back.
As Toivonen backs away, Ispa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Toivonen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Toivonen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Toivonen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ispa. Ispa obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ispa misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toivonen throws a right hand that Ispa ducks under and follows up with a left that Ispa also avoids with ease.
Toivonen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Toivonen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ispa misses with a looping right.
Ispa misses with a lunging right hand
and Toivonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ispa will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ispa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ispa slips a jab and a cross from Toivonen.
Ispa throws a big shot that misses.
Toivonen misses with a straight left.
A cross from Toivonen lands.
Ispa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Toivonen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ispa darts in looking for a takedown but Toivonen gets double underhooks and turns Ispa into the cage.
Toivonen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Toivonen misses with a low kick as Ispa jumps back.
Ispa tests Toivonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Toivonen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ispa is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Toivonen. Beautiful body shot.
Toivonen tries to land a front kick but Ispa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
No luck for Ispa with that takedown attempt.
Toivonen throws a front kick aimed at Ispa's knee but Ispa avoids it well.
Toivonen lands with a cross.
Toivonen misses with a low kick.
Ispa appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ispa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ispa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Toivonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice inside leg kick there by Toivonen. That's going to slow Ispa down.
Nice sprawl there from Toivonen as Ispa shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tank Ispa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ispa moves into range and clinches up with Toivonen.
Toivonen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Toivonen.
Ispa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Toivonen backwards.
Ispa scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toivonen is looking to control Ispa's arms but Ispa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Toivonen has his back to the cage.
Toivonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ispa's elbow.
Toivonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Toivonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toivonen is trying to stall.
Toivonen lands a right hand.
Ispa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toivonen.
Toivonen has a couple of punches blocked by Ispa.
Ispa prevents Toivonen from breaking the clinch.
Toivonen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Toivonen has a couple of punches blocked by Ispa.
Toivonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Ispa controls his hands.
Ispa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ispa has a couple of punches blocked by Toivonen.
Toivonen is trying to push Ispa away but Ispa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Toivonen trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Toivonen dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ispa throws a jab when Toivonen was well out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Toivonen.
Ispa is looking to slow Toivonen down with leg kicks.
Nice jab there from Toivonen.
Ispa lands with a good body shot.
Toivonen blocks the body kick.
Ispa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Toivonen throws a leg kick but Ispa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ispa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Toivonen tries to avoid it but Ispa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Toivonen to the ground. Toivonen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Toivonen thumps Ispa with a low kick.
Nice shot by Toivonen.
Ispa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Toivonen!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ispa goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Toivonen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ispa but great work by Toivonen.
Ispa can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toivonen is looking to take a break and control but Ispa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ispa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Toivonen's best efforts.
Ispa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ispa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ispa wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Toivonen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ispa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Toivonen pulls his head out easily.
Ispa actively working from the bottom here.
Ispa looking for submissions off his back.
Ispa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Toivonen pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toivonen controlling the action here.
Ispa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ispa wants to control but Toivonen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ispa wants to get back to full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ispa shoots in but no luck this time.
Toivonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ispa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ispa wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Toivonen moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice side step and Toivonen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ispa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Toivonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ispa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ispa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ispa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tank Ispa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Toivonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ispa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Toivonen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ispa looks for a takedown but Toivonen sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tank Ispa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Toivonen throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ispa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pekka Toivonen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Toivonen misses with a straight left.
Ispa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ispa misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pekka Toivonen.
I think Toivonen 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pekka Toivonen!
Pekka Toivonen is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Pekka Toivonen 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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