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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scotty Bapp (ranked 3348 p4p, 374 weight class) and Hotaru Doji (ranked 2165 p4p, 272 weight class). Doji has chosen Crane ft. Beauregard & The Down Right - Meet Me In The Garden as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scotty Bapp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Hotaru Doji!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bapp feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dojis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
It looks like Hotaru Doji has been cut.
Doji misses with an uppercut
and Bapp counters with an inside leg kick.
Bapp bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Doji misses with a left hand
and Bapp counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Doji off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Bapp follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Doji was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Scotty Bapp!
A victorious Scotty Bapp thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Hotaru Doji stepped up to the mic, saying 'We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyrell Williams (ranked 1981 p4p, 255 weight class) and Tim Cahill (ranked 4056 p4p, 429 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrell Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Cahill!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams scores with a hook to the body. Cahill takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Williams dips to his left and cracks Cahill with an uppercut!
It looks like Tim Cahill has been cut.
Cahill looks winded!
Williams moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cahill throws a leg kick but Williams checks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Williams.
Cahill gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Williams gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyrell Williams!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Greenland (ranked 3636 p4p, 120 weight class) and Massive Overflow (ranked 614 p4p, 78 weight class). Greenland kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I Wanna Be Like You. Massive Overflow 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Greenland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Massive Overflow!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overflow slips a jab and a cross from Greenland.
Overflow looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Overflow scores with the left hand. Greenland knows he should have avoided that one.
No joy there for Greenland, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It seemed like Overflow was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Greenland misses with a combination
and Overflow counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Greenland throws a right and a left that both miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Overflow! But no joy.
Greenland looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Greenland throws a lazy head kick
and Overflow counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Overflow changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Greenland is breathing heavily.
Overflow lands a nice shot that snaps Greenland's head back.
Greenland throws a lazy uppercut
and Overflow counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Paul Greenland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greenland on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenland tries to move into range but Overflow moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Paul Greenland has been cut.
Overflow lands a slapping body shot.
Overflow bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Greenland's head backwards.
Overflow has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Overflow connects with a body shot.
Overflow sends Greenland crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Overflow is motioning to the referee to let Greenland up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Overflow works Greenland's body with a nice hook.
Overflow cracks Greenland with a hook to the temple - Greenland is on wobbly legs here! Overflow swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Greenland falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Overflow wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Massive Overflow!
Massive Overflow very nearly forgot to thank BuriedAlive// Fight Gear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steph Curry (ranked 1774 p4p, 213 weight class) and Scott Smith (ranked 1742 p4p, 205 weight class). Curry comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Enter Sandman. Steph Curry has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steph Curry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Scott Smith!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Curry counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Curry counters with a nice uppercut.
Steph Curry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Smith.
Smith fails with the takedown
and Curry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good shot there by Curry.
Smith darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Curry keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curry pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage.
Smith stays in close to Curry's body and controls the position.
Curry working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Curry seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Curry gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Curry defends easily.
Curry preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Curry escapes and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Smith is looking to regain half guard here but Curry keeps moving and retains side control.
Smith keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to escape the position but Curry is controlling the position.
Smith is trying to control Curry's posture but Curry avoids it.
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smith regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Curry is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.
Smith trying to get back to full guard but Curry takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Curry content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steph Curry dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Curry looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith shoots and misses
enabling Curry to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Curry sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Curry wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Curry smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Curry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Curry to score with a decent uppercut.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Steph Curry is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Curry counters with a left to the body.
Steph Curry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Smith.
Smith fails with the takedown
and Curry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith with a poor takedown
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Smith misses with a takedown
and Curry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Curry counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curry fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Curry counters with a right hand to the body.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Curry lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice shot lands for Curry.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Curry counter with a right hand.
Smith is rocked!
Curry lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Curry finish him?
Curry drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Smith right on the button. Smith goes down! Curry follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Curry gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steph Curry!
Steph Curry spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shoju Bayushi (ranked 833 p4p, 104 weight class) and John Starman (ranked 1167 p4p, 144 weight class). Bayushi comes to the cage accompanied by Scorpions - Always Somewhere. Starman comes into a darkened arena with his song building. David Bowie - Starman kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shoju Bayushi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Starman!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Bayushi misses the target.
Bayushi misses with a hook. Starman ducked under it nicely.
Starman tries to clinch but Bayushi moves out of range.
Bayushi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rokugan in the buildup to the fight.
Starman connects with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Starman.
Shoju Bayushi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bayushi blocks a jab.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bayushi enables Starman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bayushi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bayushi is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Starman dives into side control.
Starman advances to full mount.
Starman jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bayushi is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bayushi and Starman has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
My spies in Team Beta Fail inform me that Starman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bayushi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Starman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starman lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bayushi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Starman on the ground.
Bayushi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Starman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Starman postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Starman is chipping away with strikes.
Bayushi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Starman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bayushi taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bayushi tries to improve position but can't.
Bayushi tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Starman easily slips into full mount!
Bayushi is working to get back to half guard.
Bayushi is working hard here to advance position.
Starman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Starman lands a heavy elbow.
Bayushi is looking to improve his position but Starman isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bayushi takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bayushi is rocked!
Starman connects with a bit shot that sees Bayushi covering up! More strikes from Starman and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Starman is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Starman!
An out of breath John Starman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Shoju Bayushi was interviewed post fight and said 'The biggest thing I learned from losing? Winning is better.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Glass Joe (ranked 467 p4p, 54 weight class) and Grumpy Bastard (ranked 2395 p4p, 210 weight class). Joe kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is La Marseillaise. Grumpy Bastard will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Glass Joe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Grumpy Bastard!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bastard avoids the body shot from Joe.
Joe missing with a left hand there. Bastard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joe throws a jab but it's blocked by Bastard.
Bastard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joe.
Joe looks to land a right hand but Bastard moved out of range.
Joe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bastard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Joe pinned against the cage. Joe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Joe swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bastard is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastard misses with a takedown attempt - Joe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Joe lands with a straight right. Bastard didn't see that one coming.
Joe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bastard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Joe avoids it really well and circles away.
Glass Joe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grumpy Bastard.
A telegraphed right hand from Joe misses the target.
Bastard changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe throws a shot from downtown. Bastard moves away and avoids it.
Bastard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bastard is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Joe clobbers Bastard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Joe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bastard slips a straight right by Joe.
Joe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Joe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Joe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bastard manages to avoid it.
Bastard is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Joe swings away with a body shot that misses
so Bastard counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bastard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Joe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bastard on the ground.
Bastard throws a big right hand that misses.
Bastard wants to control from the top but Joe keeps moving.
Bastard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Joe is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bastard working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Joe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Joe pulls Bastard in to control the position.
Joe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bastard is one step ahead there.
Bastard is in close to Joe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bastard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bastard throws a big right hand that misses.
Bastard postures up in Joe's guard and throws a big left but Joe blocks it.
Bastard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bastard is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Joe has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bastard is looking to defend but Joe has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bastard! Joe pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bastard taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Glass Joe!
A victorious Glass Joe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eerikki Salmi (ranked 1049 p4p, 146 weight class) and Liam James (ranked 842 p4p, 121 weight class). James is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Come To Daddy by Aphex Twin. 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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eerikki Salmi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Liam James!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salmi misses with an uppercut. James saw that one coming.
Salmi scores with a leg kick.
Salmi scores with a leg kick.
James lands with an overhand left.
Salmi motions for James to come forward. Salmi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from James misses.
James just misses with a punch to the body.
Salmi cracks James with an open hand slap.
Salmi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A big right from James misses.
Salmi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
Salmi throws a body kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Salmi misses the target.
Eerikki Salmi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salmi moves away.
Salmi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Salmi does a little dance to reset his feet.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Salmi.
James slips under a jab from Salmi.
Salmi ducks under a wild hook from James.
James misses with an uppercut. Salmi saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
James smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Salmi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James cracks Salmi with a good jab.
James looks to land a left hand but Salmi moved out of range nicely.
James ducks under a wild hook from Salmi.
Salmi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
James misses with a hook. Salmi ducked under it nicely.
James misses with a wild combination.
James moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Salmi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Salmi tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Salmi misses with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Salmi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Salmi.
Salmi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Salmi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract James.
James blocks a jab.
Salmi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with James, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James misses with a hook to the body
and Salmi counters with a straight right hand.
Salmi lands with a nice body kick.
James swings widly with a right hand
letting Salmi counter with a right hand.
Salmi misses with a body kick.
James throws a hook to the side of Salmi's head but Salmi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Salmi throwing a counter right hand but James manages to avoid it.
James throws a nice looking combination but Salmi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Salmi 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.
Salmi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from James.
Good exchange - James coming out on top.
Salmi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Salmi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
James throws a looping overhand right but Salmi ducks down to avoid it.
Salmi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Salmi.
A little jabbing left from James on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
James has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from James there as he acknowledges the shot.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
Salmi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jab by James.
Salmi scores with a punch to the head.
A lazy left from James finds it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James throws a combination. Salmi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Salmi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Salmi lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
Salmi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
James tries to break free but Salmi pushes him back against the cage.
Salmi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Salmi lands a shoulder strike.
James wants to break free but Salmi has control.
Salmi lands a body shot.
Salmi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Salmi prevents James from breaking the clinch.
Salmi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Salmi. Salmi obviously looking to wear him down.
Salmi moves into the clinch.
Salmi misses with some punches.
James is trying to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Salmi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Salmi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Salmi avoids it.
Salmi has a couple of punches blocked by James.
Salmi lands a hook that snaps the head of James backwards.
Salmi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
James looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Salmi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Salmi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Salmi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract James.
Salmi drives through and clinches with James against the cage.
Salmi keeps control of James as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
James is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
James takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salmi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from James.
Salmi throws a quick counter kick to the body but James avoids it.
Salmi misses with a body kick.
Some wild striking there from James.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eerikki Salmi dominated that round.
That's time! Salmi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Salmi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent James stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Salmi doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
James appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Salmi throws a low kick, looking for James's leg but James calmly moves out of range.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
Salmi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
James takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Salmi tries to clinch up.
Salmi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
Salmi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James scores with a jab. Salmi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
James throws a jab when Salmi was well out of range.
Salmi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salmi throws a low kick but James avoids it.
Salmi ducks under a wild hook from James.
Eerikki Salmi is winning the standup battle so far.
Salmi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Salmi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salmi wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Salmi.
James loads up on a big right hand but Salmi slips the punch.
Salmi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
Salmi connects with a solid leg kick.
James takes a swing at Salmi's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Salmi misses the target.
Salmi misses with a body shot.
James misses with an uppercut. Salmi saw that one coming.
James misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
James with a nice cross.
Salmi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed James momentarily.
James moves out of range of the body kick from Salmi.
James staying out of range there.
Salmi looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salmi is looking to clinch.
James scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Salmi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
Salmi fails in his attempt to clinch.
James checks a leg kick nicely.
James with a jab.
James's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
James misses with a series of wild punches.
Salmi just misses with a punch to the body.
Salmi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Salmi throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Salmi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping James at a distance.
James throws an overhand right that lands on Salmi's shoulder, as Salmi tries to avoid the shot.
Salmi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
James connects with a crisp jab.
Salmi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James throws a jab when Salmi was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Salmi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salmi ducks under a wild hook from James.
James looks to throw the jab but Salmi is out of range.
Salmi walks into a jab.
Salmi has James up against the cage in a clinch.
Salmi throws a head punch that misses.
James tries to break free but Salmi pushes him back against the cage.
Salmi lands a nice uppercut.
Salmi throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
James is trying to break the clinch but Salmi is controlling him.
Salmi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
James is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
James is trying to break free.
Salmi throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Salmi scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
James is looking to break free of the clinch but Salmi has double underhooks.
James has had enough of the clinch but Salmi keeps him there for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James is trying to force a seperation but Salmi has the dominant position.
Salmi lands a shoulder strike.
Salmi throws a head punch that misses.
James tries to stall but Salmi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Salmi lands a shot to the body.
James wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Eerikki Salmi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Salmi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salmi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
James breaks from the clinch.
Salmi lands a right hook to the body.
James is breathing heavily.
James circles away from the clinch attempt.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Salmi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
James avoids the body shot from Salmi.
James might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
James takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Salmi throws out a leg kick but James moves out of range and Salmi only half commits.
Nice cross by James.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Salmi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
James takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eerikki Salmi dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
James misses with a straight right.
James takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Salmi lands a nice leg kick that just misses James's sensitive parts.
James digs a good hook to Salmi's body.
Salmi blocks a jab.
As James backs away, Salmi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Salmi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Salmi misses.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salmi was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
Salmi connects with a right hand. James shakes it off.
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Salmi is rocked!
James lands a big right hook! Salmi looks hurt but is still standing! James lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Salmi falls down and James dives in with a huge hammer fist! Salmi's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and James runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Liam James!
Liam James 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie White (ranked 431 p4p, 68 weight class) and Mateusz Biernat (ranked 977 p4p, 147 weight class). White's entrance music is The Bleeding. A fine choice. Biernat comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Marzenia kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Mateusz Biernat acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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174 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ronnie White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Mateusz Biernat!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by White.
White smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ronnie White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White feints and then cracks Biernat's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Biernat down.
Nice jab there from White.
White waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Biernat.
White fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Biernat walks into a left hand.
White avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice defenses there by Biernat.
Biernat tries to work over White's front leg with a kick but White checks it.
Biernat tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and White is able to avoid easily.
Biernat looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Biernat moves away.
White throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Biernat on the side of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biernat bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
White jabs Biernat right on the nose. Biernat blinks but takes it well.
Biernat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
White throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
White scores with a jab to the jaw.
Biernat drops his hands momentarily and White takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
White throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White darts in and clinches Biernat up against the cage.
White breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - White looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As White backs off Biernat throws a huge counter combo but White manages to avoid it all.
White lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
White is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
No joy there for Biernat, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
White lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Biernat tries to clinch but White is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from White on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
White throws a head kick that misses.
Mateusz Biernat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
White scores with a jab.
Biernat connects with an inside leg kick.
White is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The fighters circling - White throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Biernat clinches with his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by White.
White throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Biernat ducks under a wild hook from White.
A big right from White misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from White misses.
Biernat misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Biernat slips a straight right by White.
Biernat wants to clinch up but White keeps it at a distance.
White seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Biernat has White up against the cage in a clinch.
Biernat working hard to break the clinch.
Biernat is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but White is keeping busy.
A nice left hand lands by Biernat.
Biernat is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
White breaks from the clinch.
White pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Biernat throws a counter combo.
White takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Biernat with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
White gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Biernat lands with a right to the head.
Biernat is trying to break the clinch but White has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White prevents Biernat from breaking the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Biernat tries to stall but White uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Biernat is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and White has denied him.
White manages to break the clinch.
White swings and misses with a hook to the body.
White lands a glancing blow to the side of Biernat's head.
White takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
White pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Biernat throws a counter combo.
White pivots, looking for a leg kick but Biernat is out of range and White settles back down.
White throws a right hand that Biernat ducks under and follows up with a left that Biernat also avoids with ease.
White avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Biernat takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Biernat ducks under a wild hook from White.
White works Biernat's body with a nice hook.
Biernat has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from White.
Biernat doesn't manage to clinch there - White circles away.
Biernat moves out of range of the strikes.
Biernat takes a jab right on the kisser.
Biernat lands with a kick to the temple. White shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Biernat throws a series of punches but White avoids them all with ease.
White keeps the fight on the outside.
Biernat slips a straight right by White.
White slips a jab and a cross from Biernat.
Biernat tries to close the distance and clinch up but White swats him away and circles back towards the center.
White comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Biernat fails with an attempt to clinch.
White scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Biernat misses with the combination.
Nice defenses there by Biernat.
Biernat ducks right into an uppercut from White.
White scores with a nice strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
White misses with a hook. Biernat ducked under it nicely.
Biernat is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
White closes the distance and clinches.
Biernat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
White showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Biernat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie White dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
White throws a body punch but Biernat moves out of range.
Biernat steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from White.
Biernat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from White.
Biernat is looking for the big counter here.
White misses with an uppercut. Biernat saw that one coming.
White throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
White scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
White closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Biernat's guard.
Biernat is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Biernat being controlled here, momentarily.
White has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Biernat is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biernat is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. White is aware though and is defending well.
Biernat is looking for a triangle but White pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biernat keeping full guard, as White tries to pass.
White might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Biernat throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
White slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Biernat working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. White doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. White manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Biernat looking for submissions from the bottom but instead White passes into side control.
White decides to stand up, so the ref orders Biernat to his feet.
Mateusz Biernat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Biernat misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Biernat does a little dance to reset his feet.
White tries to land a leg kick but Biernat saw it coming and moves away.
Biernat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Biernat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
White fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
White throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Biernat was covering up waiting for the punch and White finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Biernat manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Biernat's hands are dropping dangerously low here and White connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Biernat scrambles back to his feet.
Ronnie White is winning the standup battle so far.
White misses with a wild body shot.
Biernat scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Biernat tries to clinch up but White circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biernat swinging wildly here.
White tries to keep at a distance but Biernat has taken the fight into the clinch.
Biernat looking to slow down the pace here.
Biernat lands a nice uppercut.
Biernat lands on the inside with an uppercut.
White breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
White misses with an uppercut. Biernat saw that one coming.
Biernat gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Biernat looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
White keeps the fight on the outside.
Biernat takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Biernat tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. White manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
White throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Biernat lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
White dodges the punch combination from Biernat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biernat tries to move into range but White moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Biernat tries to clinch up.
Biernat has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Biernat tries to close the distance and clinch up but White swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Biernat drops his hands momentarily and White takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Biernat just misses with a punch to the body.
White throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Biernat on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
White clobbers Biernat with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice straight punches there by White. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of White.
Biernat takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Biernat fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Biernat misses.
Biernat throws a right and a left that White avoids nicely.
White lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Biernat throws a nice head kick!
Biernat tries to clinch up but White circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie White dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
White waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Biernat.
Biernat needs to keep his hands up - White had a free shot at his head there.
White is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Biernat can do to turn this around?
Biernat tries to clinch up.
Biernat misses with a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from White on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
White scores with the left hand. Biernat knows he should have avoided that one.
White closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Biernat actively working from the bottom here.
Ronnie White overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
White frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Biernat slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Biernat actively working from the bottom here.
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. White connects with a nice short shot to Biernat's temple.
White moves nicely into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biernat wants to control but White postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White taking a breather here.
Biernat is trying to improve his position.
Biernat struggling a bit here.
White controlling from side mount.
Biernat felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Biernat explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White thows a left - swing and a miss!
Biernat will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice body punch from White.
Biernat tries to clinch but White is having none of it.
White shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
White content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Biernat is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but White pulls his head out easily.
Biernat looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biernat looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Biernat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Biernat wants to improve his position but White is controlling well.
White performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biernat with the active half guard here but White passes nicely into side control.
Biernat seems a little lost for a moment, as White dominates the positioning.
White has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by White.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Biernat is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
White in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Biernat tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mateusz Biernat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Biernat is still trying to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronnie White showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for White, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronnie White!
Ronnie White got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Middle Weight (ranked 1479 p4p, 194 weight class) and Steve Butabi (ranked 1469 p4p, 193 weight class). Steve Butabi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Middle Weight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Butabi!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weight waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Butabi.
Middle Weight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weight misses with a hook to the body
letting Butabi counter with a right hand.
Weight seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Butabi clinches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Butabi 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.
Butabi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Weight tries a body shot but Butabi blocks it.
Butabi lands a hook that snaps the head of Weight backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Butabi.
Butabi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Weight misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Weight.
Butabi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Butabi misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butabi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Weight to keep the fight standing.
Butabi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Butabi fails to pull guard.
Butabi struggles to land a body shot inside as Weight controls his hands.
Butabi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Middle Weight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Butabi.
Butabi tries to work over Weight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Weight.
Butabi tries to pull guard but Weight won't allow it.
Butabi prevents a body shot from Weight.
Butabi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Butabi can't find room to land a body shot as Weight controls the action.
Butabi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Butabi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Weight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Weight lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Weight blocks an uppercut.
Butabi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Weight lands with a short shot to the head.
Butabi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Weight as the two fighters clinch.
Butabi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Weight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Butabi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Weight 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weight continues to stall.
Butabi working for a triangle but Weight defends it easily.
Butabi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Weight sitting in guard here, content to control.
Weight avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weight controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Butabi looking for a guillotine here but Weight defends easily.
Weight's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Weight has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Butabi working for a triangle but Weight defends it easily.
Butabi working for a triangle but Weight defends it easily.
Butabi looking for a guillotine here but Weight defends easily.
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.
Weight slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Butabi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Butabi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Weight gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Butabi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Weight defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Butabi is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Weight has his hands clasped together but Butabi extends and breaks Weight's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Butabi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steve Butabi!
Steve Butabi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Henrique Gusmao (ranked 60 p4p, 9 weight class) and Great Tiger (ranked 391 p4p, 44 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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
16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Henrique Gusmao!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Great Tiger!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiger connects with a solid leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tiger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gusmao doesn't seem bothered though.
Tiger stuns Gusmao with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tiger slips a straight right by Gusmao.
Tiger moves out of range of the strikes.
Gusmao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tiger.
Tiger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tiger cracks a nice hook into Gusmao's ribs.
We've been told by Gusmao's head coaches at Rīga that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tiger takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gusmao throws a body shot but no joy.
Tiger lands the left hand.
Gusmao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tiger was well out of range. Poor timing from Gusmao.
Gusmao throws a hook but Tiger avoids it easily.
Gusmao with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiger attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jab from Gusmao.
Gusmao throws a body punch but Tiger moves out of range.
Tiger cracks Gusmao with a good jab.
Tiger misses with a head kick.
Gusmao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gusmao on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gusmao swinging wildly here.
Tiger throws a lazy right hand but Gusmao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiger lands the left hand.
Gusmao takes a swing at Tiger's ribcage but misses.
Tiger lands with an uppercut that bounces Gusmao off the cage and back into range.
A big left from Gusmao misses.
Tiger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice defenses there by Tiger.
Tiger looks to score with a jab to the body but Gusmao is just out of range.
Gusmao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tiger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tiger throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tiger slips a jab from Gusmao.
Tiger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tiger throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gusmao throws a looping overhand right but Tiger ducks down to avoid it.
Tiger slips a jab from Gusmao.
Gusmao with a nice cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiger cracks Gusmao with a good jab.
Gusmao stuns Tiger with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tiger works Gusmao's body with a nice hook.
Gusmao throws a lazy right hand but Tiger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tiger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiger is looking to slow Gusmao down with leg kicks.
Tiger rushes Gusmao and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tiger has Gusmao pressed against the cage, preventing Gusmao from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tiger tries to throw a body punch but Gusmao avoids it by throwing Tiger back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tiger.
Gusmao tries to throw a body punch but Tiger avoids it by throwing Gusmao back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gusmao.
Gusmao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tiger ducks under a wild hook from Gusmao.
Tiger cracks the inside of Gusmao's front leg.
Gusmao misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gusmao lands a jab to Tiger's midsection.
Tiger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gusmao.
Tiger throws a nice inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tiger.
Gusmao lands a body shot.
Gusmao gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gusmao uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tiger.
Tiger throws a leg kick that misses.
Tiger ducks under a wild hook from Gusmao.
Tiger flicks out a counter leg kick but Gusmao steps away.
Gusmao throws a series of punches but Tiger avoids them all with ease.
Tiger jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tiger uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gusmao ducks under a wild hook from Tiger.
Tiger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gusmao lands with a straight right. Tiger didn't see that one coming.
Danga de danga de dang - Tiger scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gusmao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Henrique Gusmao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheers as Gusmao lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tiger doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Great Tiger has been cut.
Gusmao's corner calls for a 1-2. Gusmao obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gusmao throws a big shot that misses.
Gusmao ducks under a wild hook from Tiger.
Gusmao misses with a shot to the body
and Tiger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tiger is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gusmao had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The fighters circling - Tiger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gusmao was well out of range. Poor timing from Tiger.
An inside leg kick lands from Tiger.
Tiger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gusmao throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gusmao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tiger moves away.
Gusmao misses with a body shot.
Gusmao looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiger is just out of range.
Gusmao misses with a body shot.
Gusmao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tiger.
Gusmao wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tiger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gusmao.
Gusmao swinging wildly here.
Gusmao throws out a powerful jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gusmao. Tiger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gusmao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tiger now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tiger cracks Gusmao with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tiger scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Great Tiger will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Great Tiger's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tiger misses with an uppercut.
Gusmao just misses with a punch to the body.
Gusmao looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiger is just out of range.
Tiger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gusmao is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gusmao tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tiger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gusmao looks to land a left hand but Tiger moved out of range nicely.
Gusmao missing with a left hand there. Tiger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tiger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Gusmao tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Gusmao.
Great Tiger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tiger works the jab nicely.
Gusmao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gusmao ducks under a wild hook from Tiger.
Gusmao just misses with a punch 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 Tiger. That's going to slow Gusmao down.
Gusmao connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tiger momentarily.
Gusmao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gusmao lands a nice looking body shot.
Tiger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gusmao takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gusmao throws a right hand that misses
and Gusmao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gusmao shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gusmao lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gusmao misses the shot to the body.
Tiger doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tiger slips a jab from Gusmao.
An inside leg kick lands from Tiger.
Tiger smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tiger blocks a jab.
Tiger staying out of range there.
Tiger closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gusmao quickly recovers to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gusmao looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tiger is keen to just control but Gusmao is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tiger is working for a kimura but Gusmao is defending it quite comfortably.
Gusmao is staying active underneath Tiger, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gusmao is trying to stand.
Gusmao kicks off Tiger and gets to his feet.
Tiger paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tiger tries to clinch up.
Tiger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Tiger.
Tiger throws a leg kick which misses Gusmao's front leg but catches the back leg as Gusmao tries to avoid it.
Nice body kick from Tiger.
Crunch! Tiger slams his shin into Gusmao's torso.
Tiger throws a hook to the side of Gusmao's head but Gusmao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gusmao swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gusmao connects with a body shot that sends Tiger's belly button to the back.
Gusmao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tiger.
Tiger moves out of range of the strikes.
Gusmao looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiger is just out of range.
Tiger throws an overhand right that lands on Gusmao's shoulder, as Gusmao tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Tiger as he connects with a hook.
Gusmao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tiger connects with an inside leg kick.
Tiger feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gusmaos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gusmao lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A lazy left from Tiger finds it's target.
Gusmao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tiger.
Tiger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gusmao.
Gusmao misses with an uppercut. Tiger saw that one coming.
Gusmao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tiger.
A swing and a miss from Gusmao.
Tiger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gusmao.
Gusmao lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left lands for Tiger.
Gusmao looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiger is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gusmao. Tiger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tiger shoots in for a takedown but Gusmao shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tiger staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gusmao.
Gusmao looks to land a left hand but Tiger moved out of range nicely.
Tiger connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gusmao's hands.
Tiger just misses with a punch to the body.
Gusmao misses with a wild body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Gusmao blocks the leg kick.
Gusmao moves out of range as Tiger strikes.
Tiger connects with the punch.
Tiger closes the distance and pushes Gusmao back into the cage.
Tiger presses Gusmao against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tiger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tiger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tiger fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gusmao checks it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gusmao on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tiger. Tiger obviously looking to wear him down.
Gusmao looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gusmao lands a body shot.
Gusmao fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tiger slips a straight right by Gusmao.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Great Tiger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Great Tiger's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gusmao misses the shot to the body.
Gusmao takes a jab right on the kisser.
A shot to the liver by Tiger. Beautiful body shot.
A slow jab from Gusmao misses its intended target.
Gusmao throws a body punch but Tiger moves out of range.
Tiger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gusmao lands a lovely overhand right.
Gusmao throws a hook but Tiger avoids it easily.
Gusmao misses the jab.
Gusmao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gusmao misses with a straight left.
Tiger forces Gusmao back against the cage and clinches.
Gusmao has had enough of the clinch but Tiger keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiger misses with a body punch.
Gusmao stalls.
Tiger fails to pull guard.
Gusmao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiger has managed to clinch.
Tiger blocking some punches.
Gusmao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tiger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gusmao.
Tiger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gusmao slips under a jab.
Tiger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gusmao lands a slapping body shot.
Tiger slips under a jab.
Gusmao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tiger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tiger connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gusmao's hands.
Tiger throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A jab from Gusmao misses.
Tiger thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gusmao if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tiger throws a good cross that connects.
Gusmao misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gusmao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tiger lands a jab to the head.
Gusmao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Gusmao.
Gusmao throws the left hand but Tiger avoids the punch easily.
Tiger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gusmao moves away from the strike by Tiger.
Gusmao takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Good shot there by Gusmao.
Tiger lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gusmao takes a step back to recover.
Gusmao throws an off balance right hand
enabling Tiger to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Tiger.
Tiger slips a jab and a cross from Gusmao.
Nice shot lands for Tiger.
A shot to the liver by Gusmao. Beautiful body shot.
Gusmao looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiger is just out of range.
Gusmao misses with a shot to the body
and Tiger counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gusmao tries to keep at a distance but Tiger has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tiger works on Gusmao's body with a couple of short punches.
Gusmao blocks a body shot from Tiger.
Tiger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gusmao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tiger connects with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tiger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tiger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big right from Gusmao misses.
Gusmao misses with a straight right.
A big left from Tiger misses.
Gusmao lands a jab.
Tiger feints and then cracks Gusmao's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gusmao down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gusmao cracks a nice hook into Tiger's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gusmao. Tiger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tiger throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gusmao on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gusmao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gusmao throws a jab when Tiger was well out of range.
Gusmao connects with a jab.
A jab lands there for Tiger.
Tiger shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tiger lands a nice hook to Gusmao's body. Gusmao takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gusmao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tiger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tiger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tiger has closed the distance and engaged Gusmao in a clinch.
Tiger fails to pull guard.
Gusmao blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tiger breaks the clinch.
Tiger lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tiger misses with a body shot.
Tiger connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Great Tiger really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Great Tiger's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gusmao looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiger is just out of range.
Tiger follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Good exchange - Tiger coming out on top.
Tiger moves out of range as Gusmao strikes.
Tiger's corner calls for a 1-2. Tiger obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tiger cracks Gusmao with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gusmao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tiger throws out a leg kick but Gusmao moves out of range and Tiger only half commits.
Gusmao throws a jab when Tiger was well out of range.
Gusmao throws a hook to the side of Tiger's head but Tiger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tiger swings widly with a right hand
and Gusmao counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tiger thinking.
Gusmao slips under a jab.
Gusmao misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiger uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gusmao has time to react.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gusmao. Tiger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tiger lands with an overhand left.
Gusmao throws a body punch but Tiger moves out of range.
Tiger counters with a body kick.
Gusmao throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gusmao throws a body punch but Tiger moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Tiger.
Tiger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tiger thumps Gusmao with a low kick.
Tiger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gusmao misses with a left hand
and Tiger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tiger throws a body kick that misses.
Gusmao scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tiger on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gusmao misses the shot to the body.
Tiger wants to land a leg kick but Gusmao is out of range.
Tiger lands with an overhand left.
Tiger misses with a low kick.
Gusmao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tiger.
It seemed like Tiger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gusmao throws a hook to the side of Tiger's head but Tiger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tiger misses the shot to the body.
Gusmao swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tiger counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tiger scores with the left hand. Gusmao knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gusmao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiger drops his hands momentarily and Gusmao takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gusmao misses with a hook. Tiger ducked under it nicely.
Gusmao will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gusmao works Tiger's body with a nice hook.
Tiger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tiger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gusmao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gusmao avoids the head kick by Tiger.
Tiger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tiger misses with a jab to the body
and Gusmao counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A cross from Tiger lands.
Gusmao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tiger was well out of range. Poor timing from Gusmao.
Gusmao throws a body shot but no joy.
Tiger throws out a counter right but Gusmao avoids it with no problem.
Nice straight punches there by Tiger. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tiger.
Gusmao throws a body shot but no joy.
Gusmao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tiger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A swing and a miss from Gusmao.
Tiger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiger is looking to slow Gusmao down with leg kicks.
Gusmao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tiger misses with a low kick.
Gusmao throws a hook but Tiger avoids it easily.
Gusmao throws a lazy uppercut
and Tiger counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gusmao's knee momentarily.
Tiger tries to clinch but Gusmao is having none of it.
Gusmao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body punch from Tiger.
A big left from Gusmao misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tiger. That's going to slow Gusmao down.
Tiger throws an off balance right hand
and Gusmao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tiger takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gusmao takes a swing at Tiger's ribcage but misses.
Gusmao missing with a left hand there. Tiger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gusmao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tiger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gusmao on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tiger connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gusmao. Gusmao circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gusmao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tiger.
Tiger moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tiger.
Gusmao throws a big shot that misses.
Tiger throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab lands there for Tiger.
Gusmao misses with a body shot.
Gusmao scores with the left hand. Tiger knows he should have avoided that one.
Tiger throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tiger wants to clinch up but Gusmao keeps it at a distance.
Tiger fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Gusmao was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tiger lands a nice looking body shot.
Tiger slips under a jab from Gusmao.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tiger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tiger bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tiger misses with a body kick.
Gusmao with a nice cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Great Tiger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Great Tiger's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Tiger lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tiger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gusmao misses with a looping left.
Gusmao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tiger moves away.
Gusmao throws a body shot but no joy.
Tiger throws a chopping leg kick but Gusmao manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tiger.
Tiger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gusmao checks a leg kick.
Gusmao blocks a jab.
Tiger scores with a leg kick.
Gusmao punishes Tiger's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gusmao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gusmao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tiger moves away.
Gusmao misses with a body shot.
Gusmao misses the shot to the body.
Gusmao misses with a straight right.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gusmao crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tiger - the referee stops the clock and Gusmao gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tiger. Gusmao manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gusmao throws a body shot but no joy.
Tiger is looking to land body kicks.
Gusmao misses with a hook.
Tiger throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gusmao takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gusmao swings for the body but Tiger moves out of range.
It seemed like Tiger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tiger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gusmao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tiger missing with a left hand there. Gusmao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tiger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gusmao.
Tiger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gusmao lands a really nice looking cross but Tiger seems unphased.
Gusmao ducks right into an uppercut from Tiger.
Tiger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tiger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gusmao manages to avoid it.
Tiger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gusmao.
Gusmao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tiger manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gusmao cracks Tiger with a right hand to the side of the head.
Henrique Gusmao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiger thuds a left hand into Gusmao's body.
Gusmao cracks Tiger with an open hand slap.
Tiger throws a body kick that misses.
A right-left combo lands from Gusmao.
Tiger is rocked!
Gusmao drops Tiger with a naaaaasty hook - Tiger is in real trouble here! Gusmao dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henrique Gusmao!
Henrique Gusmao retains his featherweight title!
Henrique Gusmao tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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