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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Carlos (ranked 1809 p4p, 203 weight class) and Cruz Dominiguez (ranked 2709 p4p, 269 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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148 lbs
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147 lbs
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Good wrestling
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ramon Carlos ! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cruz Dominiguez! The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dominiguez moves in looking to clinch but Carlos pushes him off. Dominiguez looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Decent striking displayed by Carlos there. Dominiguez instigates a clinch. Carlos lands a body shot. Dominiguez blocks a body shot from Carlos . Stalling in the clinch from Carlos .
Carlos scores with a nice hook to the head. Carlos content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Carlos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carlos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Dominiguez drives through and clinches with Carlos against the cage.
Carlos tries to throw a body punch but Dominiguez avoids it by throwing Carlos back against the cage. Carlos will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dominiguez up against the cage. Carlos has Dominiguez pushed against the cage. A short right from Carlos .
That's one minute gone in the round. Dominiguez blocking some punches.
Carlos breaks from the clinch.
Carlos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Carlos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dominiguez moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Carlos steps in with a hook that catches Dominiguez right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Carlos follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Dominiguez looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ramon Carlos ! A very excited looking Ramon Carlos rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wanderson Siliva (ranked 1420 p4p, 172 weight class) and Like Boss (ranked 2944 p4p, 292 weight class). Siliva comes to the cage accompanied by . Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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279 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wanderson Siliva! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Like Boss! The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Siliva misses with a left hand and Boss makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Boss throws an overhand right that lands on Siliva's shoulder, as Siliva tries to avoid the shot. Siliva half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Siliva closes the distance but Boss moves to the side letting Boss counter with a right hand.
It looks like Wanderson Siliva has been cut. Boss defending well as Siliva loads up on a big left hand. Siliva throws a lazy uppercut
and Boss connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Boss connects with the punch. Boss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Siliva.
Boss throws out a counter right but Siliva avoids it with no problem. Boss lands a glancing blow to the side of Siliva's head.
Wanderson Siliva's cut is getting worse. Siliva looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. A good leg kick by Boss. Boss lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Jab, jab by Boss - just one landing. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Siliva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boss swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round. Siliva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boss. Siliva shoots in looking for a takedown but Boss manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Siliva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Boss takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Like Boss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Boss takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Siliva shoots and misses and Boss counters with a stiff right hand. Siliva throws a jab but it's blocked by Boss. And Boss responds with a good body kick, but Siliva manages to step out the way in time. Boss loads up on a big right hand but Siliva slips the punch. Boss scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wanderson Siliva's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Boss throws a lazy head kick and Siliva counters by clinching up. Boss breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boss throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Siliva sees it coming and avoids it easily. Siliva is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Boss's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. A momentary lapse in concentration from Boss enables Siliva to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Boss manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Siliva works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Siliva wants to control but Boss is keeping him busy. Siliva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Siliva lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Siliva content to control rather than advance. Siliva passes the guard and advances to mount! Siliva throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Boss because Siliva loaded up on that one. Boss really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Siliva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Boss blocking the ground and pound. Siliva throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Siliva jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Boss is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Boss and Siliva has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Siliva has hold of Boss's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Boss seems comfortable defending it but Siliva has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Boss is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Boss is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Siliva couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wanderson Siliva! Wanderson Siliva decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tee Nah (ranked 2891 p4p, 291 weight class) and Roman Sionis (ranked 2075 p4p, 229 weight class). Roman Sionis has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tee Nah's chin.
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272 lbs
58 - 34 - 0 |
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243 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
58 - 34 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tee Nah! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
50 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roman Sionis! The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nah clinches up against the cage. Nah effectively controlling the action here. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sionis 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. Nah lands with a short head shot on the inside. Sionis looking to throw knees to the head but Nah is blocking nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nah creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Sionis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nah to keep the fight standing. Sionis tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sionis looks winded! Sionis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sionis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nah to keep the fight standing. Tee Nah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Sionis. Sionis tries a knee to the head but Nah blocks it.
Nah looking for a takedown. Nah lands an elbow that stopped Sionis in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Roman Sionis has been cut. Nah lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sionis backwards. Nah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Oooooh!!! Nah has knocked Sionis down with a huge combo! Nah steps away and waves a wobbly Sionis back to his feet! This one might not go much longer! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nah forces Sionis back against the cage and clinches. Nah scores with a nice hook to the head.
That has opened up Roman Sionis's cut even more. A short left from Nah.
Sionis is rocked! Nah breaks the clinch.
Sionis is still on wobbly legs! Can Nah finish him? Nah cracks Sionis with a left hook right on the temple and Sionis goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Nah lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Sionis is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tee Nah! Tee Nah made sure to mention his sponsor, Sully's Bar & Grill in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nova Zigaman (ranked 1322 p4p, 161 weight class) and Machiavelli Vecellio (ranked 1714 p4p, 204 weight class). Zigaman comes to the cage accompanied by Rage of Reason - Blood Gods. On his way into the cage it seems that Nova Zigaman has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Nova Zigaman seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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270 lbs
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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
28 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nova Zigaman! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Machiavelli Vecellio! The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Good leg kick by Vecellio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vecellio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zigaman moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Zigaman lands a nice hook to Vecellio's body. Vecellio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Zigaman lunges at Vecellio with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vecellio's hand. Vecellio throws a shot to the body.
Vecellio looks to throw the jab but Zigaman is out of range. Vecellio drops his shoulder and cracks Zigaman with a huge uppercut! Zigaman goes down! Can Vecellio finish him?
It looks like Nova Zigaman has been cut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Zigaman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Vecellio has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zigaman is proving hard to escape from. Zigaman trying to keep a closed guard but Vecellio is proving a slippery customer.
Zigaman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vecellio wants to stand but Zigaman has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Zigaman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Vecellio must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Zigaman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vecellio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Vecellio trying to stand up but can't free himself from Zigaman's guard. Zigaman pulls Vecellio in to control the position. Vecellio stands and steps away. Zigaman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Zigaman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vecellio.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Vecellio throws a head kick but Zigaman moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Zigaman misses the target. Vecellio with a hook. Zigaman misses with a hook
and Vecellio counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vecellio. Vecellio wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zigaman has him pressed against the cage. Zigaman being controlled against the cage. Zigaman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Zigaman jumps guard but Vecellio stands there with Zigaman around his waist. Zigaman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vecellio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zigaman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vecellio just stands there and leans against the cage. Vecellio lands with a short head shot on the inside. Vecellio is trying to maintain a safe position but Zigaman gets an underhook and turns Vecellio into the cage. Vecellio is struggling to control the position. Vecellio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Zigaman throws a nice looking combination but Vecellio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Zigaman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Vecellio is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Zigaman has just dragged him back down to the mat. Zigaman is looking to take a break and control but Vecellio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Zigaman remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Vecellio wants to get back to his feet but Zigaman drags him back down. Zigaman is trying to get an arm triangle but Vecellio is defending well. Vecellio prevents Zigaman from improving position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Vecellio is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Zigaman has just dragged him back down to the mat. Vecellio bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! Vecellio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zigaman throws out the jab. Zigaman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nova Zigaman. That's going to take a lot out of him. Vecellio comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Vecellio scores with a nice right hand.
Zigaman lands with an uppercut that bounces Vecellio off the cage and back into range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Machiavelli Vecellio dominated that round. The cut man is working on Nova Zigaman's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Zigaman swats away the attempt to clinch by Vecellio. Vecellio takes one on the button. Vecellio throws a hook to the side of Zigaman's head but Zigaman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Zigaman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vecellio.
Vecellio swings for the body but Zigaman moves out of range.
Nova Zigaman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Vecellio's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zigaman under the eye. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vecellio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zigaman.
A slow jab from Vecellio misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round. Zigaman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vecellio. Zigaman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vecellio quickly recovers to half guard. Vecellio manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Zigaman keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. Vecellio takes a shot to the head. Zigaman drags the fight down to the ground.
Zigaman is looking for a triangle here but Vecellio uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Vecellio stands up and we're back to a striking position. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Vecellio tries to score with a low kick but Zigaman moves his leg out of the way. Zigaman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Zigaman scores with a takedown into Vecellio's guard. Zigaman slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Zigaman 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. Vecellio pushes Zigaman off looking to stand but Zigaman dives back in and keeps control.
Vecellio is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. Zigaman is stalling here. Vecellio is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Zigaman seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Vecellio has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Zigaman tries to get back to half guard but can't. Vecellio decides to stand up, so the ref orders Zigaman to his feet. Vecellio tries to clinch but Zigaman moves away and Zigaman counters with a nice uppercut. Vecellio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zigaman. Zigaman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vecellio.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Zigaman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vecellio. Zigaman looking to score a takedown here. Vecellio is defending well but Zigaman drives through and ends up in Vecellio's guard. Zigaman tries to free his leg and advance position but Vecellio is retaining full guard. Vecellio has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Zigaman has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. A short left from Zigaman. Zigaman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zigaman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vecellio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Machiavelli Vecellio seems to be getting the better of the standup. Vecellio scores with a punch to the head. Vecellio has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Zigaman scores with a jab to the body. Vecellio takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Vecellio drops Zigaman with a big left hand and mounts him. Zigaman is in big trouble!
Zigaman is rocked! Vecellio is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! Oh Zigaman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Vecellio connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Zigaman avoids the head kick by Vecellio.
Vecellio fakes the body blow, causing Zigaman to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Zigaman goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Machiavelli Vecellio! After winning the bout, Machiavelli Vecellio thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. In defeat, Nova Zigaman stepped up to the mic, saying 'You may have won the battle tonight but you haven't won the war. Tonight you were lucky... it will never happen again. The referee was all over you tonight... what did you do? Get on your hands and knees before the fight? 9/10 I will destroy you.'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pinchi Puto (ranked 1565 p4p, 178 weight class) and John Brown (ranked 1008 p4p, 129 weight class). Brown is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Somebody Gonna Get It. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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166 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pinchi Puto! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
33 - 40 - 3, fighting out of Hilo, John Brown! The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Puto throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Brown counters with a shoot takedown. Puto fights it but they end up in guard. Puto trying to control the position here. Puto keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully. Brown is looking to advance position but Puto has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Puto thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Puto tries to control but Brown wriggling away. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Brown regains half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brown is looking for a sweep. Puto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Brown keeping control of the position. Puto decides to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Brown moves away from the strike by Puto. Brown throws a head kick but Puto moves out of range.
Puto connects with an inside leg kick. Puto throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like John Brown has been cut. Brown scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Puto doesn't seem bothered though. Brown shoots in and drives through. Puto sprawls well. Puto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brown counters with a left and a right that stings Puto. Puto throws a head kick that misses. Puto tries to land a front kick but Brown steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Puto throws a right hand that misses
and Brown counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Brown. Puto pushes Brown off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. 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! Puto throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brown! But no joy. Brown shoots for a takedown but Puto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Brown avoids a kick to the body.
Brown throws a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Brown moves out of range as Puto throws a body kick.
Puto gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Brown wants to control from the top but Puto keeps moving. Brown wants to pass the guard but Puto is keeping the position. Brown 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. Brown preventing the sweep. Puto wants to stand and escape but Brown is having none of it. Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Puto is adopting a defensive guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Puto is looking to stand up but Brown isn't so interested in that idea. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Puto looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Puto. Puto lets loose with a powerful body kick. Brown will feel that in the morning. Brown misses with a two punch combination.
Puto blocks the body kick.
Brown moves out of range of the body kick from Puto.
Brown throws a fast counter high kick but Puto manages to duck under it in time. Puto throws a head kick that misses. Puto lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Brown moves out of range of the body kick from Puto.
Brown tries a quick counter leg kick but Puto is wise to it. Puto connects with the punch. Brown blocks a head kick by Puto.
Pinchi Puto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Puto throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily. A lazy body kick from Puto and Brown counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Brown. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Puto is looking to stand up but Brown isn't so interested in that idea. Brown 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. Puto keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully. Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Puto. Brown thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Brown prevents Puto from getting back to his feet. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pinchi Puto dominated that round. The cut man is working on John Brown's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A thudding body kick lands there by Puto!
Brown lands with a hook. Puto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Brown moves out of range of the body kick from Puto.
Brown blocks a head kick by Puto.
Puto looks for the body kick but Brown saw that one coming. Puto misses with a leg kick and Brown counters with a nice double leg into guard. Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Brown pushing down on Puto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Brown 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.
Puto wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Brown is thwarting Puto's attempts to control the position. Puto is trying to stand.
Brown has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Brown wants to control but Puto has made it back to half guard. Nice work. Brown is working for a kimura but Puto is defending it quite comfortably.
Brown 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Brown is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brown is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Puto is just riding it out for now. Brown eventually gives up the hold. Puto wants to get back to full guard. Puto throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
John Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Puto is concentrating on defense, preventing Brown from advancing position. Puto trying to hold on to Brown's head to control him but Brown postures up.
Puto is trying to stand.
Brown is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Puto! Puto is trying desperately to improve position. Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Puto is looking to escape. Puto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brown looking to control but Puto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Brown looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Brown avoids the attempt from Puto to control. Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Puto is looking to escape. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Puto is looking to improve his position but Brown isn't that keen on the idea. Puto wants to hold on but Brown pushes him away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on John Brown'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.
Brown takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Puto throws a push kick but Brown slaps the foot to one side. A head kick misses from Brown. Puto throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A head kick from Puto lands but Brown takes it in his stride. Pinchi Puto is winning the standup battle so far. The fighters circling - Puto throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Puto moves out of range easily. Puto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. As Puto backs off Brown throws a huge counter combo but Puto manages to avoid it all. Brown lands with an overhand left. Puto is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Brown's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. A solid body kick from Puto. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Puto throws a head kick that misses and Brown counters with a body kick that stops Puto in his tracks momentarily. Brown blocks a head kick by Puto.
Brown moves out of range as Puto throws a body kick.
Puto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brown.
That's one minute gone in the round. Puto misses with a head kick.
Brown throws a head kick that misses. Brown staying out of range there. Brown looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Puto is fending him off so far but Brown persists. Nope, Puto circles away and we're back to standing. Brown avoids the head kick by Puto.
Brown is looking for the big counter here. Brown lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Puto circles away quickly and effectively. Puto lands with a cross. Puto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Puto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick from Puto is predictable there and Puto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Puto missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Brown avoids the head kick by Puto.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Puto takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Brown's corner calls for a 1-2. Brown obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Brown has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Puto misses with a looping right. Left hook, right uppercut from Brown. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Brown shoots in looking for a takedown but Puto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brown's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Puto lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. John Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Brown tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Puto swivels and escapes. Pinchi Puto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Brown. Puto throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Puto looks for the body kick but Brown saw that one coming. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brown! But no joy. Puto throws a head kick that misses. Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Puto. Puto explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Brown is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brown takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brown blocks a jab. Despite the aggression on Brown's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nice takedown defense from Puto. No joy for Brown on that attempt. Brown lands a slapping body shot.
Brown moves out of range of the body kick from Puto.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Puto. Puto throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Brown counters with a single leg into guard. Puto didn't expect that. Brown controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Puto keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully. Puto throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Puto looking for a sweep. Not yet Puto, not yet. Puto throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Puto is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brown is controlling him. Brown wants to control from the top but Puto keeps moving. Brown controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Puto avoids the head kick by Brown.
A thudding body kick lands there by Brown!
Puto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brown's sensitive parts. Brown takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Puto thows a left - swing and a miss! Puto lands with a kick to the ribs.
Pinchi Puto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Brown throws a head kick that misses. Puto throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pinchi Puto clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on John Brown's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Puto looks to throw the jab but Brown is out of range. Brown throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Brown blocks the body kick.
Puto looks to throw a body kick and Brown counters with a nice double leg into side control. Puto won't be happy with that. Brown is looking to take a break and control but Puto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Brown is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Puto is looking to reverse the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Puto is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Brown tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brown has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Brown tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brown has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round. Brown wants to control but Puto is keeping him busy. Brown is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Puto knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Brown tries for a kimura but Puto is defending well. Puto struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Puto gets back to half guard. Brown controlling the action here. Brown is working for a kimura but Puto is defending it quite comfortably.
Brown wants to work for an arm triangle but Puto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Puto wants to control but Brown is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Puto tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control. Brown is working for a submission of some sort.
Puto is trying to stand.
Puto wants to get back to full guard. Brown wants to work for an arm triangle but Puto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Puto wants to get back to his feet.
Brown looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Puto looks for the body kick but Brown saw that one coming. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Puto - that will leave a mark!
Puto thuds his shin into the meat of Brown's side. Puto throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Puto lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Brown shoots in and drives through. Puto sprawls well. Brown avoids a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Brown. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but John Brown will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on John Brown's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
The fighters circling - Puto throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Puto. Puto throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily. Brown takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Puto throws the kick towards the body but Brown avoids it. Puto throws a lazy body kick enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab. Brown has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Puto. Puto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A head kick misses from Puto. Brown misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brown showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Puto.
Brown is looking for the big counter here. Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. Puto misses with a kick to the body and Brown counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round. Puto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Puto sets himself, and Brown steps forward looking for the clinch! Puto avoids it this time. Brown avoids the head kick by Puto.
Brown tries to counter with a clinch but Puto shakes him off and moves away. Brown ducks under a wild hook from Puto. Brown moves out of range of the body kick from Puto.
Puto throws a body kick that misses. Brown goes for a double leg but Puto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Puto continues to drive forward. Puto keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Brown is looking to land body kicks. Brown avoids the head kick by Puto.
Brown connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Puto's hands. Puto explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Both fighters circling a little - Puto finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. A head kick misses from Puto. Brown is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Puto misses the jab. Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Puto throws a jab when Brown was well out of range. Puto's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brown connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Puto scrambles back to his feet. Brown is trying hard to land a takedown here. Puto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Pinchi Puto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Brown. 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! Puto misses with a body kick. Despite the aggression on Brown's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Puto lands a front kick. Puto looks for the body kick but Brown saw that one coming. Brown comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Puto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Puto throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A decent looking body kick lands there for Puto. Brown scores with a nice head shot. Puto throws a body kick that misses and Brown counters with a one-two to the body. Puto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Puto backing away here, and Brown unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Puto misses with a right hand and Brown counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Brown chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Puto can pounce on him.
Puto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Puto misses with a series of wild punches.
A little jabbing left from Brown on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Puto. Brown avoids a kick to the body.
It seemed like Brown was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Brown fails with a takedown attempt from distance. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Puto throws a wild body kick that Brown sees coming a mile off. Puto throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Brown throws a head kick that half lands.
Puto throws a wild body kick that Brown sees coming a mile off. Brown blocks a head kick by Puto.
Brown moves out of range of the body kick. Puto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Brown looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Puto tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick by Puto misses and Brown counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Puto tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing Puto back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight! Pinchi Puto showed his dominance in that final round. I think Puto 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 48:47 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:46 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pinchi Puto!
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