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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lazuran Riku (ranked 931 p4p, 117 weight class) and Don Fagaro (ranked 1627 p4p, 192 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
26 - 9 - 2, fighting out of New York, Lazuran Riku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Don Fagaro!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riku misses with a hook to the body
and Fagaro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fagaro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riku was well out of range. Poor timing from Fagaro.
As Fagaro backs away, Riku returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A big right from Fagaro misses.
Riku throws the left hand but Fagaro avoids the punch easily.
Fagaro blocks a low kick nicely.
Riku throws a jab when Fagaro was well out of range.
Fagaro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fagaro throws a lazy uppercut
and Riku counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fagaro cracks Riku with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Riku swings widly with a right hand
and Fagaro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Riku.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fagaro blocks the body kick.
Fagaro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Riku changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Riku misses the target.
Fagaro ducks under a wild hook from Riku.
Fagaro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Riku tries to land a front kick but Fagaro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Riku.
Riku throws a looping overhand right but Fagaro ducks down to avoid it.
Riku walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riku throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Riku misses with an uppercut
letting Fagaro counter with a right hand.
Fagaro thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Riku if he has to take too many more of those.
Riku throws a right hand that misses
and Fagaro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fagaro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Riku looks to land a left hand but Fagaro moved out of range nicely.
Fagaro scores with a decent looking hook.
Fagaro closes the distance and clinches.
Riku blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fagaro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Riku breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Riku throws the kick towards the body but Fagaro avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riku on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fagaro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fagaro throws an off balance right hand
and Riku counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fagaro thinking.
Riku tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fagaro checks a low kick from Riku.
A swing and a miss from Fagaro.
Riku fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fagaro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Riku bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fagaro is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Riku had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Riku walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riku misses with a kick to the body.
Fagaro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fagaro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riku throws a body punch but Fagaro moves out of range.
Fagaro misses with a jab to the body
and Riku makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fagaro lands with a good body shot.
Fagaro throws a jab when Riku was well out of range.
Riku throws a jab but it's blocked by Fagaro.
Riku ducks under a wild hook from Fagaro.
Fagaro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Don Fagaro will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Riku lands a jab to Fagaro's midsection.
Riku lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Riku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fagaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Riku.
Riku lands an overhand right.
Riku wants to slow Fagaro down by chopping away at his legs.
Fagaro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fagaro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Riku. That's going to slow Fagaro down.
Riku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fagaro.
Riku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fagaro throws a big shot that misses.
Nice cross by Fagaro.
Riku misses the shot to the body.
Fagaro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fagaro moves in looking to clinch but Riku pushes him off.
Riku pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Riku misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little jabbing left from Fagaro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Riku is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Riku thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Fagaro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Riku throws an overhand right that lands on Fagaro's shoulder, as Fagaro tries to avoid the shot.
Fagaro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fagaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riku.
A swing and a miss from Fagaro.
Riku throws a big counter combination but Fagaro scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Riku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fagaro.
An attempted straight right counter from Riku misses the target.
Lazuran Riku is winning the standup battle so far.
Fagaro lands a slapping body shot.
Riku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fagaro.
Riku throws an overhand right that lands on Fagaro's shoulder, as Fagaro tries to avoid the shot.
Fagaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riku.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riku checks a leg kick.
Riku blocks a jab.
Riku scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fagaro works Riku's body with a nice hook.
Fagaro checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Riku just misses with a punch to the body.
Fagaro misses the shot to the body.
Fagaro throws an overhand right that lands on Riku's shoulder, as Riku tries to avoid the shot.
Fagaro takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Riku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fagaro.
Riku moves away from the strike by Fagaro.
Fagaro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Riku paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riku throws a big shot that misses.
Fagaro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riku throws a head kick that misses.
Riku scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Riku.
Riku throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fagaro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fagaro slips a jab from Riku.
Riku walks into a stiff left hand from Fagaro.
Riku looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fagaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riku.
Fagaro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lazuran Riku dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Fagaro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Riku.
Riku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Riku.
Riku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fagaro has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fagaro's corner calls for a 1-2. Fagaro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fagaro throws a jab when Riku was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Fagaro - just one landing.
Riku wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Riku swats away the attempt to clinch by Fagaro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fagaro moves out of range of the body kick.
Riku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fagaro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fagaro connects with a crisp jab.
Fagaro scores with a jab. Riku acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fagaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Riku is just out of range.
Riku's corner calls for a 1-2. Riku obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fagaro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Riku works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fagaro checks the leg kick.
Fagaro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Riku lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fagaro checks the leg kick.
Fagaro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Riku moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Riku.
Riku blocks a jab.
Fagaro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fagaro tries to clinch but Riku moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Fagaro misses the target.
Fagaro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riku bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fagaro's head backwards.
A jab from Riku misses.
Fagaro takes a swing at Riku's ribcage but misses.
Fagaro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Riku lands a jab to the nose.
Riku throws a hook but Fagaro blocks it.
Riku rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Fagaro counter with a right hand.
Riku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fagaro moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fagaro wants to clinch.
Riku appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fagaro scores with a shot to the body.
Riku slips under a jab.
Fagaro punishes Riku's body with a nice straight punch.
Riku stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Don Fagaro.
I think Fagaro 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Don Fagaro!
A victorious Don Fagaro 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Demon Monkey (ranked 1011 p4p, 150 weight class) and Corwin Valentine (ranked 1763 p4p, 236 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Monkey might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bransjehora. Valentine is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I'm the Man. Corwin Valentine is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Demon Monkey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Corwin Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monkey misses with a looping right.
Monkey with a hook.
It looks like Corwin Valentine has been cut.
Monkey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice jab there from Valentine.
The fighters circle momentarily. Valentine darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Demon Monkey has been cut.
Valentine 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.
Valentine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Monkey throws a big shot that misses.
Valentine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Corwin Valentine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monkey slips under a jab from Valentine.
Valentine moves out of range of the strikes.
Monkey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Monkey cracks Valentine with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Valentine jabs Monkey right on the nose. Monkey blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monkey connects with a solid leg kick.
Monkey connects with an inside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Valentine.
Monkey takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Valentine takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good standup being displayed there by Monkey as he connects with a hook.
Demon Monkey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valentine checks a leg kick.
Monkey dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Valentine. That did some damage!
Good shot there by Monkey.
Valentine is looking to clinch but Monkey is avoiding it.
Monkey throwing a counter right hand but Valentine manages to avoid it.
Valentine moves into the clinch successfully.
Valentine connects with a nasty looking knee right to Monkey's face.
Monkey scores with a hook to the body.
Monkey cracks Valentine with a nice body shot.
Monkey struggles to land a body shot inside as Valentine controls his hands.
Monkey presses Valentine against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Monkey lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monkey misses with a body punch.
Monkey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Monkey lands with a short shot to the head.
Monkey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
Valentine using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Monkey has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Valentine missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monkey lands a body shot.
Monkey misses with an elbow strike.
A hook to the body from Monkey.
A nice right hand lands inside from Monkey.
Valentine prevents a body shot from Monkey.
Monkey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Valentine putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Monkey in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Monkey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Monkey.
Monkey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Valentine looking to throw knees to the head but Monkey is blocking nicely.
Valentine tries to land a knee to the head but Monkey blocks with his arms.
Valentine missing with knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Monkey - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Monkey lands with a short shot to the head.
Monkey misses with a body punch.
Monkey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Monkey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valentine missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Valentine misses with a knee strike.
Valentine tries to land knees in the clinch but Monkey avoids the damage to the body.
Valentine using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Monkey has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Monkey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Valentine throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Monkey blocks it with crossed arms.
Monkey is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Monkey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Valentine using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Monkey has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Valentine obliges.
Monkey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Monkey can't find room to land a body shot as Valentine controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Monkey.
Monkey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Valentine with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A left hand lands to the body for Monkey.
A short body shot lands from Monkey as the two fighters clinch.
Valentine looks winded!
Valentine throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Monkey blocks it with crossed arms.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monkey blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Monkey misses with an elbow over the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monkey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
Valentine tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Valentine with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Valentine missing with knees to the body.
Monkey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Monkey lands a hook that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
Monkey blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Monkey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Valentine tries a knee to the head but Monkey blocks it.
Valentine lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Monkey lands with a light punch inside.
Monkey lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from Monkey as the two fighters clinch.
A knee to the head by Monkey.
Monkey scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monkey lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Monkey.
Monkey lands a shoulder strike.
Monkey scores with a nice hook to the head.
Monkey works on Valentine's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demon Monkey dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Monkey cracks Valentine on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Valentine falls backwards against the cage. Monkey follows up with more strikes that drop Valentine to his knees. Monkey keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Valentine! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demon Monkey!
Demon Monkey thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Corwin Valentine stepped up to the mic, saying 'My career is not over, I will train harder and come back. Thank you to all my fans for your support!'.
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#R1#
Blood lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#KD2#
Blood lands a left and a right that send Day crashing to the mat, dazed. Blood thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Day is rocked!
Blood lands with a right and another and another! Day is in big trouble! Blood lands again and this time it's lights out for Day! A quality knockout there for Blood.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ivan Blood!
Ivan Blood thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Kueller (ranked 1934 p4p, 82 weight class) and Mukinio Tambua (ranked 1065 p4p, 47 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benjamin Kueller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mukinio Tambua!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kueller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tambua fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kueller avoids it really well and circles away.
Benjamin Kueller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Tambua.
Kueller throws the kick towards the body but Tambua avoids it.
Tambua darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kueller doesn't manage to clinch there - Tambua circles away.
Kueller throws a head kick but Tambua moves out of range.
Tambua moves out of range of the strikes.
Tambua lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kueller thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tambua if he has to take too many more of those.
Kueller takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kueller looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kueller takes a swing at Tambua's ribcage but misses.
Kueller shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tambua is trying to defend but Kueller finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tambua trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tambua is looking for a sweep. Kueller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tambua gets full guard.
Tambua looking for a sweep. Not yet Tambua, not yet.
Kueller tries to free his leg and advance position but Tambua is retaining full guard.
Tambua utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kueller with a nice head shot there.
Kueller trying to control but Tambua is working from the bottom.
Tambua is looking to sweep but instead, Kueller has passed into half guard.
Tambua wants to get back to full guard.
Kueller lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kueller connects with a nice short shot to Tambua's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kueller is trying to control. Tambua wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tambua is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tambua is not content to let Kueller control the position.
Tambua is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tambua wants to control but Kueller is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tambua moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kueller postures up and lands a big shot to Tambua's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tambua looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kueller is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kueller keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tambua's head.
Tambua tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kueller slips nicely into half guard.
Tambua wants to improve his position but Kueller is controlling well.
Kueller looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tambua with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tambua is trying to get back to full guard.
Kueller wants to free his trapped foot but Tambua is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kueller working Tambua over with strikes.
Tambua trying to hold on to Kueller's head to control him but Kueller postures up.
Kueller frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kueller lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tambua hang on?
Tambua 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.
Tambua is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kueller's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kueller's back!
Kueller wants to escape the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tambua working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Tambua has the hooks in. Kueller is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Tambua is persistently looking for the submission but Kueller is defending it well.
Tambua keeps control of the position as Kueller tries to break free.
Tambua avoiding Kueller 's attempts to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Kueller dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tambua throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kueller was covering up waiting for the punch and Tambua finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tambua postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kueller is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tambua, into his guard.
Kueller is in close to Tambua's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tambua wants to sweep here but Kueller controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kueller advances position into side control!
Kueller trying to control the action but Tambua is working from the bottom.
Tambua is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tambua regains half guard.
Kueller is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tambua tries to get to full guard but Kueller has control of the leg.
Benjamin Kueller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kueller is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tambua tries to get to full guard but Kueller has control of the leg.
Kueller trying to control from half guard but Tambua is working away.
Tambua has hold of Kueller's hands but Kueller slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tambua is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kueller working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tambua is looking for a sweep. Kueller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kueller working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tambua gets back to full guard.
Kueller is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tambua doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Kueller advances position into side control!
Tambua tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kueller presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kueller tries to control but Tambua wriggling away.
Kueller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tambua can do to turn this around?
Kueller looking to finish Tambua with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tambua!
Kueller lands a nice shot to the head.
Tambua is trying to escape the mount.
Kueller lands a big shot there that rocks Tambua but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
It looks like Mukinio Tambua has been cut.
Kueller raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kueller fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Tambua gets back to half guard.
Tambua moves into full guard.
Kueller is working Tambua over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kueller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tambua is keeping the position for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kueller passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kueller cracks Tambua with a big right hand but Tambua just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kueller tries to advance to mount but Tambua denies him.
Kueller is working hard here to advance position.
Tambua tries to bench press Kueller off him but Kueller keeps the position.
Kueller trying to control the action but Tambua is working from the bottom.
Tambua regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Kueller dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mukinio Tambua's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kueller tries to clinch up.
Tambua throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kueller walks into a left hand.
A head kick misses from Kueller.
Tambua scores with the left hand. Kueller knows he should have avoided that one.
Kueller throws a sloppy head kick and Tambua moves out of range easily.
Tambua looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tambua is working for a kimura but Kueller is defending it quite comfortably.
Kueller manages to get to full guard.
Tambua throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kueller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tambua is one step ahead there.
Tambua is looking to work some ground and pound but Kueller has wrist control.
Tambua throws a strike but Kueller rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kueller chips away with some ground and pound.
Kueller postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kueller preventing the sweep.
Tambua doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Tambua wants to sweep but no luck.
Tambua bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kueller's guard.
Kueller is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tambua got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kueller has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tambua has managed to get both his arms back between Kueller's legs - danger averted.
Kueller controls Tambua momentarily but Tambua frees himself.
Tambua throwing strikes but missing.
Tambua throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kueller works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tambua throws a big right hand that misses.
Tambua sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kueller's guard.
Tambua thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mukinio Tambua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tambua prevents Kueller from improving his position.
Tambua not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kueller actively working from the bottom here.
Tambua lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kueller is looking to improve his position.
Kueller manages to get to full guard.
Kueller had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tambua defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tambua with a flurry of punches that miss.
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.
Tambua throwing strikes from guard but Kueller blocks nicely.
Tambua working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kueller has his foot on Tambua's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tambua works his way back into a safe position though.
Tambua is looking to work some ground and pound but Kueller has wrist control.
Kueller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tambua throwing strikes but missing.
Tambua is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Benjamin Kueller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kueller looking for a sweep. Not yet Kueller, not yet.
Tambua is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tambua working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mukinio Tambua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kueller 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin Kueller!
An out of breath Benjamin Kueller thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between William Wallace (ranked 1055 p4p, 131 weight class) and Ray Nathan (ranked 1571 p4p, 198 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ray Nathan!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nathan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wallace rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nathan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nathan wants to counter with a clinch but Wallace pushes him away.
Nathan looks to score with a jab to the body but Wallace is just out of range.
Nathan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wallace counters with a straight right hand.
Nathan closes the distance and pushes Wallace back into the cage.
Wallace breaks from the clinch.
Nathan darts in and clinches Wallace up against the cage.
Nathan stalls.
Wallace wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wallace lands a jab to the nose.
Nathan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wallace pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wallace misses with a lunging right hand
and Nathan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nathan 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 Wallace has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wallace and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nathan 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.
Nathan tries to close the distance and clinch but Wallace swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Nathan looks to move away, Wallace throws a big counter combo but Nathan just gets out of the way.
Nathan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Wallace counter with a right hand.
Wallace misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nathan closes the distance and clinches.
Wallace working hard to break the clinch.
Wallace breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nathan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nathan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wallace takes one to the side of the head.
Nathan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nathan throws a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nathan doesn't manage to clinch there - Wallace circles away.
Wallace lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Ray Nathan has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wallace misses with an uppercut
and Nathan counters with a low kick, right behind Wallace 's knee.
Wallace uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nathan.
Wallace swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nathan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wallace is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nathan tries to clinch up.
Wallace keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nathan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wallace throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nathan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nathan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wallace.
Nathan tries to counter with a clinch but Wallace shakes him off and moves away.
Wallace throws a poor cross that misses
and Nathan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nathan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wallace rather than just go for the knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nathan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wallace is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nathan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wallace misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Nathan misses.
Wallace connects with a right that clearly hurt Nathan. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Wallace proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Nathan collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Wallace!
William Wallace thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between De Forest Treadwell (ranked 951 p4p, 132 weight class) and Simon Gustafsson (ranked 2068 p4p, 256 weight class). Treadwell's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, God gave me style, I’m coming home mix. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, De Forest Treadwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Bruno Lombardi and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Treadwell throws out a loose jab but Gustafsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gustafsson tries to counter with a clinch but Treadwell shakes him off and moves away.
Treadwell darts in and clinches Gustafsson up against the cage.
Gustafsson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gustafsson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Treadwell pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gustafsson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Treadwell swivels and escapes.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gustafsson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
De Forest Treadwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Gustafsson.
Gustafsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Treadwell.
Treadwell tries to land a body kick
and Gustafsson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Treadwell is looking to stand up but Gustafsson isn't so interested in that idea.
Gustafsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson is fighting to break Treadwell's control of his arms but Treadwell is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gustafsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Gustafsson throwing strikes but missing.
Treadwell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Treadwell has control of Gustafsson's left arm, preventing Gustafsson from doing any damage.
Gustafsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Treadwell is keeping the position for now.
Treadwell seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Gustafsson preventing the sweep.
Treadwell is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gustafsson is controlling him.
Gustafsson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Treadwell is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Treadwell has escaped and now he's on top!
Gustafsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gustafsson has a closed guard, preventing Treadwell from standing up.
Gustafsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Treadwell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Treadwell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Treadwell seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gustafsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Treadwell wants to pass the guard but Gustafsson is keeping the position.
Treadwell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Treadwell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Treadwell works over Gustafsson with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Treadwell wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving.
Gustafsson has his foot on Treadwell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Treadwell works his way back into a safe position though.
Treadwell trying to control but Gustafsson is working from the bottom.
Treadwell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gustafsson's guard.
Gustafsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gustafsson has hold of Treadwell's hands but Treadwell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gustafsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Treadwell scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
It looks like Simon Gustafsson has been cut.
Gustafsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gustafsson.
Treadwell gets to his feet. Gustafsson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Treadwell avoids it really well and circles away.
Treadwell throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Gustafsson tumbling to the canvas!
Gustafsson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Treadwell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gustafsson is still in real trouble! Can Treadwell finish him?
Treadwell stopping the sweep attempt from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson seems to have recovered his senses.
Gustafsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Treadwell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Treadwell is pushing down on Gustafsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gustafsson is fighting to maintain full guard but Treadwell has managed to sneak the leg through.
Treadwell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gustafsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Treadwell.
Treadwell seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
De Forest Treadwell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Simon Gustafsson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Treadwell misses with a hook to the body
and Gustafsson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gustafsson seems to be working for a kimura but Treadwell defends the submission attempt.
Treadwell keeping hold of Gustafsson's head, controlling as best he can.
Gustafsson prevents Treadwell from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Treadwell wants to get back to full guard.
Treadwell is trying to control but can't.
Treadwell is looking for a sweep. Gustafsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gustafsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson is working for a kimura but Treadwell is defending it quite comfortably.
Gustafsson thows a huge punch but Treadwell dodges it nicely.
Gustafsson prevents Treadwell from improving his position.
Gustafsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Treadwell defending well though.
Treadwell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gustafsson.
Treadwell gets full guard.
Gustafsson postures up in Treadwell's guard and throws a big left but Treadwell blocks it.
Treadwell wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gustafsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gustafsson preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Treadwell has wrist control.
Gustafsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gustafsson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gustafsson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Treadwell, who protects the arm well.
Treadwell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gustafsson can do to turn this around?
Treadwell is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Gustafsson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Gustafsson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Treadwell regains half guard.
Gustafsson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gustafsson is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Treadwell preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Treadwell tries to roll over but Gustafsson keeps him under control.
Gustafsson is trying to work for a kimura but Treadwell is defending well.
Gustafsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are battling for position here. Treadwell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Treadwell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gustafsson's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Treadwell gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gustafsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Treadwell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Treadwell throws a nice inside leg kick.
Treadwell throws a head kick that misses.
Gustafsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Treadwell defends it well.
Gustafsson drops his hands momentarily and Treadwell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Treadwell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Treadwell stuffs the takedown.
Gustafsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Treadwell.
Gustafsson tries to counter with a clinch but Treadwell shakes him off and moves away.
Treadwell feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gustafsson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gustafsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Treadwell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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 De Forest Treadwell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Simon Gustafsson's cut.
That's time! Treadwell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Treadwell scores with a jab to the head.
Treadwell throws a shot to the body.
Treadwell pushes Gustafsson up against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Treadwell as the two fighters clinch.
Treadwell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gustafsson is defending well for now.
Gustafsson wants a takedown but no success here.
Treadwell manages to break the clinch.
Treadwell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Treadwell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gustafsson moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gustafsson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Treadwell - the referee stops the clock and Gustafsson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Treadwell. Gustafsson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gustafsson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Treadwell. That one must have hurt.
Treadwell swings for the body but Gustafsson moves out of range.
Treadwell throws a big shot that misses.
De Forest Treadwell is winning the standup battle so far.
Gustafsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Treadwell lands with a shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gustafsson.
Treadwell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That has opened up Simon Gustafsson's cut even more.
Treadwell lands a right hook to the body.
Treadwell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Treadwell throws a series of punches but Gustafsson moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Treadwell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Treadwell swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gustafsson.
Treadwell jabs Gustafsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Treadwell walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Gustafsson drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Treadwell swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Gustafsson's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). De Forest Treadwell!
In his post fight interview, De Forest Treadwell started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Konstantin Sokolov (ranked 990 p4p, 124 weight class) and Miro Bang (ranked 1138 p4p, 142 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Konstantin Sokolov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 27 - 0, fighting out of London, Miro Bang!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sokolov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bang moves away.
Bang with the counter takedown but Sokolov avoids it easily.
Sokolov misses with a looping left.
Sokolov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bang with the counter takedown but Sokolov avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Sokolov misses the target.
Bang moves away from the strike by Sokolov.
Bang on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Some wild striking there from Sokolov.
Bang tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bang rushes Sokolov and presses him up against the cage.
Sokolov connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Miro Bang has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokolov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bang gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Konstantin Sokolov has been cut.
Sokolov gets through Bang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bang gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Sokolov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokolov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sokolov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bang manages to get himself to full guard.
Sokolov landing with the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bang is on top in guard.
Bang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sokolov is keeping the position for now.
Sokolov has Bang pulled in close to control his posture.
Sokolov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sokolov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sokolov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bang is one step ahead there.
Bang throws a strike but Sokolov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bang is looking for a triangle but Sokolov pushes his legs off easily.
Sokolov trying to control but Bang is working from the bottom.
Bang looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sokolov passes into side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bang tries to improve position but can't.
Bang takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bang is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sokolov is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sokolov with a couple of short strikes.
Bang is desperately trying to improve his position but Sokolov has a good base and remains in mount.
Sokolov with shots to the head and body - Bang looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bang is rocked!
Sokolov cracks Bang with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konstantin Sokolov!
Our winner, Konstantin Sokolov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steel Penn (ranked 1088 p4p, 152 weight class) and Andy Shifter (ranked 1201 p4p, 165 weight class). Shifter is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Lützenkirchen- Nutcracker . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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213 lbs
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216 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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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
36 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steel Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Shifter!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn just misses with a punch to the body.
Penn misses with a head kick.
Shifter blocks a jab.
A low kick from Penn is predictable there
and Shifter counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Shifter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shifter advances position into side control!
Shifter looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Shifter is trying to get an arm triangle but Penn is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shifter throws an elbow but Penn slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Penn looks calm but he's in trouble here. Shifter gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Penn is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Shifter lets go of the hold and Penn can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andy Shifter!
Andy Shifter decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trent Punchy (ranked 1432 p4p, 196 weight class) and Peter Woodcock (ranked 898 p4p, 127 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
41 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trent Punchy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Peter Woodcock!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punchy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Woodcock counters with a stiff right hand.
Woodcock connects with a good right hand that stumbles Punchy. Punchy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Woodcock throws a sloppy head kick and Punchy moves out of range easily.
Punchy darts in looking for a takedown but Woodcock gets double underhooks and turns Punchy into the cage.
Woodcock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A punch combination from Woodcock misses.
Woodcock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Punchy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Woodcock is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Woodcock actively working from the bottom here.
Woodcock with the active half guard here but Punchy passes nicely into side control.
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!
Punchy working away.
Woodcock manages to work his way to half guard, despite Punchy's best efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punchy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Punchy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Woodcock doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Punchy.
Woodcock looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woodcock wants to improve his position but Punchy is controlling well.
Woodcock actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Punchy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Woodcock tries to get to full guard but Punchy has control of the leg.
Woodcock moves into full guard.
Woodcock working for submissions but it's allowed Punchy to get to half guard.
Punchy is trying to control. Woodcock wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Woodcock is trying to get back to full guard.
Woodcock actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodcock tries to roll over but Punchy keeps him under control.
Woodcock looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Punchy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Woodcock trying to control but Punchy postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Punchy fails to land the takedown.
Punchy throws a hook to the side of Woodcock's head but Woodcock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Punchy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Woodcock counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Punchy misses.
Punchy misses with a hook.
Punchy cracks Woodcock with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Punchy connects with a crisp jab.
Punchy just misses with a punch to the body.
Woodcock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Woodcock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice takedown defense from Woodcock. No joy for Punchy on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trent Punchy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Woodcock throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Peter Woodcock 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.
Woodcock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Punchy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Punchy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Woodcock finds it's way through Punchy's defenses.
Punchy throws a jab but it's blocked by Woodcock.
Punchy throws a series of punches but Woodcock avoids them all with ease.
Punchy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Woodcock fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Punchy throws a right and a left that Woodcock avoids nicely.
Peter Woodcock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Woodcock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Woodcock.
Punchy misses with a takedown attempt
letting Woodcock counter with a right hand.
Woodcock throws a series of punches but Punchy avoids them all with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Woodcock misses with a wild body shot.
Punchy is looking to counter punch.
Trent Punchy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Punchy goes for a double leg but Woodcock avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Woodcock continues to drive forward.
And Woodcock responds with a good body kick, but Punchy manages to step out the way in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punchy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Woodcock defends well and Punchy ends up having to push Woodcock into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trent Punchy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Woodcock scores with a nice body kick.
Punchy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Woodcock manages to avoid it.
Punchy shoots in but no luck this time.
Punchy moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWoodcock.
Punchy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Woodcock counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Woodcock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Punchy takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Punchy throws a lazy right hand but Woodcock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Peter Woodcock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Punchy misses.
Woodcock is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Woodcock.
Punchy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Woodcock sprawls well. Woodcock wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Punchy gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woodcock lands with an overhand left.
Woodcock has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Punchy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Woodcock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Punchy.
Punchy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Woodcock.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Woodcock gets caught flat footed, as Punchy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Woodcock working for a triangle but Punchy defends it easily.
Punchy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Punchy lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punchy trying to control but Woodcock is working from the bottom.
Woodcock working for a triangle but Punchy defends it easily.
Woodcock has his foot on Punchy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Punchy works his way back into a safe position though.
Trent Punchy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Woodcock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Punchy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Punchy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Punchy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Woodcock is keeping the position for now.
That's four 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.
Woodcock has his foot on Punchy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Punchy works his way back into a safe position though.
Punchy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Punchy advances to half guard.
Woodcock looking for submissions off his back.
Punchy is trying to control the action in half guard but Woodcock is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Punchy working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Woodcock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Punchy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Punchy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Woodcock thuds a left hand into Punchy's body.
Punchy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Woodcock.
Some wild striking there from Punchy.
Punchy drops his hands momentarily and Woodcock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woodcock throws a leg kick which misses Punchy's front leg but catches the back leg as Punchy tries to avoid it.
Woodcock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Punchy throws a lazy uppercut
and Woodcock counters with a left to the body.
Punchy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Punchy with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punchy avoids the head kick by Woodcock.
Some wild striking there from Woodcock.
Punchy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Woodcock throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Woodcock works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Woodcock scoring well with a low kick there.
Punchy slips a jab and a cross from Woodcock.
Sloppy strikes from Punchy. Those never looked like landing.
Woodcock flicks out a counter leg kick but Punchy steps away.
Punchy avoids the head kick by Woodcock.
Woodcock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punchy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Woodcock is trying to stand up here but Punchy is controlling him well.
Punchy is looking to take a break and control but Woodcock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Woodcock actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Punchy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Punchy trying to control the action but Woodcock is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punchy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Punchy working Woodcock over with strikes.
Trent Punchy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Woodcock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Punchy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Woodcock looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Punchy trying to control the action but Woodcock is working from the bottom.
Punchy winds up and cracks Woodcock with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woodcock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Woodcock is not content to let Punchy control the position.
Punchy tries to pass to full mount but Woodcock defends it.
Punchy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Punchy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Woodcock looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Woodcock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Woodcock winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Woodcock!
Our winner, Peter Woodcock, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Trent Punchy was interviewed post fight and said 'Me Mum... she had it pretty hard ay. Lots of cock for cash.'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Ramses (ranked 157 p4p, 19 weight class) and Mark Lopez (ranked 549 p4p, 65 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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34
150 lbs
20 - 4 - 0 |
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156 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Ramses!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Mark Lopez !
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez throws a low kick but Ramses avoids it.
Ramses connects with a solid leg kick.
Lopez throws out a leg kick but Ramses moves out of range and Lopez only half commits.
Lopez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ramses.
Lopez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lopez lands with a shot to the body.
Ramses swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lopez is looking to land body kicks.
Lopez misses with a body kick.
Ramses throws a looping overhand right but Lopez ducks down to avoid it.
Ramses looks to land a left hand but Lopez moved out of range nicely.
Lopez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lopez lands a nice hook to Ramses's body. Ramses takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lopez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramses.
Ramses throws a combination. Lopez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Some wild striking there from Lopez .
Lopez takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lopez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lopez 's coach down at London MMA Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lopez 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mark Lopez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramses moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ramses scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lopez sneaks out the side door and pushes Ramses away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Ramses seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ramses ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ramses attempts a counter takedown but Lopez avoids it well and moves away.
Ramses misses with a low kick as Lopez jumps back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopez throws a right and a left that Ramses avoids nicely.
Ramses swings widly with a right hand
and Lopez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ramses lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lopez closes the distance and clinches.
Ramses tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lopez misses with a body punch.
Lopez blocks an uppercut.
Lopez lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Lopez .
Lopez lands with a right to the head.
Lopez digs a right hand into Ramses's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ramses's gas tank.
Lopez blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramses fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lopez tries a body shot but Ramses blocks it.
Ramses pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ramses scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lopez throws a looping overhand right but Ramses ducks down to avoid it.
Ramses throws a jab but it's blocked by Lopez .
Lopez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ramses uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lopez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ramses.
Lopez throws a shot from downtown. Ramses moves away and avoids it.
Ramses misses with a wild combination.
Lopez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramses is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ramses takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good standup being displayed there by Lopez as he connects with a hook.
Lopez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ramses throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramses lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ramses rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lopez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lopez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ramses shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ramses slips a straight right by Lopez .
Ramses throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lopez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ramses doesn't seem bothered though.
Ramses scores with a jab to the jaw.
A combination from Lopez does no damage.
Ramses drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lopez sprawls and moves away.
Lopez throws a chopping leg kick but Ramses manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Ramses misses the target.
Lopez misses with a double jab
and Ramses counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ramses throws a nice looking combination but Lopez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lopez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lopez throws the left hand but Ramses avoids the punch easily.
Lopez is looking to slow Ramses down with leg kicks.
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!
Lopez wants to clinch up but Ramses keeps it at a distance.
Lopez swings for the body but Ramses moves out of range.
Ramses misses with an uppercut. Lopez saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramses scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lopez in his tracks.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ramses's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ramses blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lopez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ramses.
Ramses tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lopez 's elbow.
Ramses pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ramses missing with a left hand there. Lopez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ramses lands a high kick!
Lopez lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice cross by Lopez .
Ramses attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lopez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lopez tries to land a front kick but Ramses steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lopez with a jab.
Ramses moves out of range of the leg kick from Lopez .
Lopez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big left from Lopez misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mark Lopez will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice uppercut there from Ramses.
Lopez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
John Ramses is winning the standup battle so far.
Lopez scores with a spinning back kick!
Lopez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lopez walks into a straight right hand from Ramses.
Lopez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ramses fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lopez .
Lopez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ramses.
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!
Ramses sizes up Lopez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ramses misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lopez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lopez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice takedown defense from Lopez . No joy for Ramses on that attempt.
Ramses lands a jab.
Ramses throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ramses looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lopez misses with a double jab.
Ramses throws an overhand right that lands on Lopez 's shoulder, as Lopez tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez motions for Ramses to come forward. Lopez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lopez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A good leg kick by Lopez .
Lopez misses with a body shot.
Ramses was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lopez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lopez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ramses takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ramses throws a nice head kick!
Lopez swings for the body but Ramses moves out of range.
As Lopez backs away, Ramses returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ramses has a takedown stuffed.
Lopez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ramses.
Lopez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ramses.
Lopez thuds his shin into the meat of Ramses's side.
That kick from Lopez tenderised Ramses's leg. Ramses is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lopez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopez slips a straight right by Ramses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramses cracks Lopez with an open hand slap.
Lopez throws a low kick but Ramses moves out of range easily.
Lopez throws a lazy body kick
and Ramses counters with a straight right hand.
Lopez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lopez lands a glancing blow to the side of Ramses's head.
Ramses moves away from the strike by Lopez .
Ramses gets a takedown into half guard.
Ramses is looking to stall here but Lopez recovers full guard.
Ramses trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramses postures up in Lopez 's guard and throws a big left but Lopez blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez keeping full guard, as Ramses tries to pass.
Ramses stopping the sweep attempt from Lopez .
Lopez pulls Ramses in to control the position.
Lopez trying to keep a closed guard but Ramses is proving a slippery customer.
Ramses throws a strike but Lopez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ramses looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramses, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ramses is on top in guard.
Lopez wants to sweep here but Ramses controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramses throws a big elbow that misses.
Ramses advances to half guard.
Lopez is pressing down on Ramses's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lopez trying to keep a closed guard but Ramses is proving a slippery customer.
Lopez looking for a guillotine here but Ramses defends easily.
Ramses is pushing down on Lopez 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lopez is fighting to maintain full guard but Ramses has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ramses is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lopez defends it well.
Lopez is trying to get back to full guard.
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 John Ramses will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ramses's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lopez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ramses.
Ramses 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.
Lopez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lopez takes a swing at Ramses's ribcage but misses.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses.
Ramses tried to counter with a leg kick but Lopez avoided it.
Lopez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ramses ducks under a wild hook from Lopez .
Ramses uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lopez has time to react.
Ramses misses with a body shot.
Ramses misses with a left hand
and Lopez counters with a body kick that stops Ramses in his tracks momentarily.
Ramses lands with a shot to the body.
Lopez stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ramses goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lopez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Lopez misses the target.
Ramses defending well as Lopez loads up on a big left hand.
Ramses walks into a straight right hand from Lopez .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez misses the jab.
Lopez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ramses drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lopez looking for a sweep but Ramses has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopez working to try and regain half guard.
Ramses is working for a guillotine from mount but Lopez frees his head quite easily.
Lopez regains half guard.
Ramses is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez wants to control but Ramses passes into side.
Ramses cracks Lopez with a big elbow.
Lopez looks to move to half guard but instead Ramses has passed into mount! Damn!
Lopez 's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramses looking to ground and pound but Lopez is blocking nicely.
Lopez 's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Ramses is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lopez has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Lopez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramses tries to control but Lopez wriggling away.
Ramses working for a submission but Lopez is keeping him at bay.
Ramses can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lopez is looking to escape.
Lopez is trying desperately to improve position.
Ramses trying to control but Lopez is having none of it.
Lopez wants to control but Ramses is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ramses trying to control but Lopez is having none of it.
Lopez can't escape the position.
Ramses tries to control but Lopez wriggling away.
Lopez is desperately trying to improve his position but Ramses has a good base and remains in mount.
Ramses with the ground and pound from mount.
Lopez is desperately trying to improve his position but Ramses has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Ramses clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lopez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lopez looks to land a combination but Ramses avoids it well.
Ramses connects with a nice looking jab.
Ramses connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lopez 's hands.
Ramses shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lopez throws an off balance right hand
enabling Ramses to counter with a crisp jab.
Ramses scores with a punch to the head.
Lopez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ramses manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ramses half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses.
Ramses lands a nice looking body kick.
Lopez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Ramses as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopez takes a swing at Ramses's ribcage but misses.
Lopez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramses.
Ramses looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ramses prevents Lopez from improving his position.
Lopez is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramses is looking for a kimura but Lopez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ramses to get the leverage.
Ramses stalling.
Lopez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ramses.
Lopez trying to hold on to Ramses's head to control him but Ramses postures up.
Ramses wants to pass the guard but Lopez is defending well.
Ramses prevents Lopez from improving his position.
Ramses wants to work for an arm triangle but Lopez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ramses lands a nice short elbow.
Ramses thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ramses is looking to take a break and control but Lopez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ramses prevents Lopez from improving his position.
Ramses is working for a kimura but Lopez is defending it quite comfortably.
Ramses controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramses is trying to work for a kimura but Lopez is defending well.
Ramses wants to pass the guard but Lopez is defending well.
Lopez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ramses controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lopez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lopez misses with a low kick.
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.
Lopez throws a right hand that misses
and Ramses counters with a shoot takedown. Lopez fights it but they end up in guard.
Lopez wriggles free and stands up.
Ramses is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Some bone on bone action there as Ramses checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lopez ducks under a wild hook from Ramses.
Lopez misses with a straight right.
Lopez tests Ramses's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lopez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lopez missing with a left hand there. Ramses was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ramses looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lopez !
Ramses ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopez moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Lopez . No joy for Ramses on that attempt.
Ramses will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lopez tries to clinch there but Ramses circles away.
Ramses throwing a counter right hand but Lopez manages to avoid it.
Lopez fails to land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Lopez .
Lopez wants to land a leg kick but Ramses is out of range.
Lopez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ramses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that John Ramses will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ramses avoids the head kick by Lopez .
Lopez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ramses manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ramses avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ramses lands with a hook. Lopez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ramses throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lopez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ramses swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lopez .
Ramses fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ramses scores with a leg kick.
Lopez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ramses scores with the left hand. Lopez knows he should have avoided that one.
Ramses lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ramses checks a leg kick.
Lopez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ramses throws an overhand right that lands on Lopez 's shoulder, as Lopez tries to avoid the shot.
Lopez misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramses takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lopez misses with a looping left.
Lopez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lopez cracks Ramses with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ramses throws out a powerful jab.
Lopez throws a series of punches but Ramses moves out of range.
Lopez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramses was well out of range. Poor timing from Lopez .
Lopez is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ramses pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ramses tries to bum rush Lopez with a series of wild strikes but Lopez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick misses from Ramses.
Ramses lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slow jab from Ramses misses its intended target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ramses!
Lopez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramses scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ramses misses with a body shot.
Lopez connects with a body shot.
Mark Lopez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez lands a glancing blow to the side of Ramses's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lopez . Ramses does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lopez ducks right into an uppercut from Ramses.
Some wild striking there from Lopez .
Lopez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ramses checks it well.
Ramses slips a straight right by Lopez .
Ramses throws a body kick that misses.
Lopez misses with a kick to the body.
Lopez looks to throw the jab but Ramses is out of range.
Lopez tries to clinch up but Ramses circles away and keeps his distance.
Lopez throws a sloppy head kick
and Ramses counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ramses misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lopez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ramses scores with a shot to the body.
Ramses slips a jab from Lopez .
Ramses displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lopez throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramses scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ramses cracks the inside of Lopez 's front leg.
Ramses misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ramses scoring well with a low kick there.
Ramses dives in for a single leg takedown but Lopez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lopez throws a head kick that Ramses semi-blocks.
Lopez catches Ramses with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ramses thuds his right hand into Lopez 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ramses bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lopez fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from Ramses misses its intended target.
Lopez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lopez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ramses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopez misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramses scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ramses moves out of range of the body kick.
Ramses circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ramses looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lopez !
Ramses looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lopez is looking for a sweep.
Ramses trying to control the position but Lopez is working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramses has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lopez !
Ramses blocks Lopez 's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Ramses showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ramses has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 50:45
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Ramses!
John Ramses retains his featherweight title!
John Ramses bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Mark Lopez was interviewed post fight and said 'I have passed my throne to this kid I wish you well young man. Greatness is a featrading chased by many but only achieved by few in mmatycoon. I will retire this is my last fight oh and baby I'm coming home! long dick style!! haha peace everyone much love. '.
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