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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Lizard (ranked 4188 p4p, 471 weight class) and Dennis Wilson (ranked 2561 p4p, 330 weight class). 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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Samuel Lizard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dennis Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lizard misses the jab.
Wilson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wilson prevents Lizard from improving his position.
Wilson stops Lizard from getting back to his feet.
Wilson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wilson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lizard's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wilson lands with a punch from half guard.
Wilson is trying to control. Lizard wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson passes to full mount!
Wilson avoids the attempt from Lizard to control.
Wilson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lizard?
Lizard is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Wilson with shots to the head and body - Lizard looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Wilson.
Wilson looking to finish with strikes here!
Lizard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lizard is trying to escape the mount.
Wilson throws some wild stikes that Lizard manages to avoid easily.
Lizard is trying desperately to improve position.
Lizard is working hard here to advance position.
Lizard wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Wilson.
Lizard is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Wilson lands a heavy elbow.
Wilson looking for a guillotine from mount but Lizard is having none of it.
Lizard is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wilson looking to ground and pound but Lizard is blocking nicely.
Lizard wants to hold on but Wilson pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson looking to control but Lizard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lizard wants to hold on but Wilson pushes him away.
Wilson looking to finish with strikes here!
Wilson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Lizard squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Lizard is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lizard sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
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!
Lizard tries to kick Wilson off but Wilson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lizard is positioning himself well to prevent Wilson advancing to mount.
Lizard wants to get back to his feet.
Wilson is keen to just control but Lizard is a slippery customer.
Lizard controlling the position for now.
Wilson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lizard keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Wilson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wilson prevents Lizard from improving his position.
Wilson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lizard's head.
Wilson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lizard controlling the position well.
Lizard wants to get back to his feet.
Lizard is refusing to be controlled, as Wilson sits in half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
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.
Lizard is trying to stand back up but Wilson is controlling him
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wilson tries to land a front kick but Lizard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wilson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lizard throws a hook but Wilson avoids it easily.
Lizard throws a looping overhand right but Wilson ducks down to avoid it.
Wilson throws a counter combo.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lizard as he jumps to the side.
Wilson connects with a solid leg kick.
Lizard throws a shot from downtown. Wilson moves away and avoids it.
Lizard ducks under a wild hook from Wilson.
Lizard throws the left hand but Wilson avoids the punch easily.
Lizard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wilson misses with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wilson.
Wilson drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Wilson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lizard works over Wilson's head and body with a nice combination.
Wilson misses with a hook.
Wilson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wilson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lizard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wilson connects with a high kick.
Wilson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wilson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wilson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lizard.
Lizard throws an overhand right that lands on Wilson's shoulder, as Wilson tries to avoid the shot.
Lizard misses with a wild combination.
Lizard looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilson is just out of range.
Lizard avoids the body shot from Wilson.
Wilson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lizard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lizard misses the jab.
Wilson ducks straight into an uppercut from Lizard and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Wilson manages to regain guard straight away.
Wilson is rocked!
Lizard gets to his feet - Wilson follows without any prompting.
Wilson is still on wobbly legs! Can Lizard finish him?
Lizard cracks a nice hook into Wilson's ribs.
Wilson seems to have recovered his senses.
Wilson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wilson lands in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lizard seems keen to control Wilson's posture.
Lizard continues to stall.
Wilson throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lizard is looking to stand up but Wilson isn't so interested in that idea.
Lizard is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wilson throwing strikes from guard but Lizard blocks nicely.
Wilson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lizard trying to control the position.
Lizard wants to stand and escape but Wilson is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lizard controlling the position.
Wilson postures up and lands a big shot to Lizard's brow.
Lizard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wilson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dennis Wilson has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lizard wants to stand but Wilson is controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wilson drives through with a takedown into Lizard's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lizard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lizard looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Wilson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Wilson stops Lizard from getting back to his feet.
Lizard controlling the position for now.
Lizard is not content to let Wilson control the position.
Lizard pushes Wilson off looking to stand but Wilson dives back in and keeps control.
Wilson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wilson thows a huge punch but Lizard dodges it nicely.
Wilson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wilson trying to control from half guard but Lizard is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lizard wants to control but Wilson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wilson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wilson is looking to take a break and control but Lizard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wilson thows a huge punch but Lizard dodges it nicely.
Lizard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wilson.
Lizard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wilson.
Lizard is trying to stand up here but Wilson is controlling him well.
Lizard has his hands clasped together around Wilson's back. He's all about the action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lizard takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lizard connects with a nice looking jab.
Lizard throws a poor cross that misses
and Wilson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Samuel Lizard will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lizard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sloppy strikes from Lizard. Those never looked like landing.
Lizard walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wilson.
Lizard lands with an uppercut that bounces Wilson off the cage and back into range.
Wilson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lizard quickly recovers to half guard.
Wilson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lizard is looking to escape.
Lizard is not content to let Wilson control the position.
Lizard is trying to stand up here but Wilson is controlling him well.
Wilson throwing shots but Lizard is blocking nicely.
Wilson prevents Lizard from improving his position.
Wilson wants to take a breather but Lizard is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson throwing shots but Lizard is blocking nicely.
Lizard tries to roll over but Wilson keeps him under control.
Lizard pushes Wilson off looking to stand but Wilson dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lizard trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Wilson manages to pass to mount!
Lizard is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lizard blocking the ground and pound.
Lizard is working to get back to half guard.
Lizard wants to control but Wilson is having none of it.
Lizard regains half guard.
Lizard tries to get to full guard but Wilson has control of the leg.
Wilson wants to take a breather but Lizard is having none of it.
Wilson working Lizard over with strikes.
Lizard tries to kick Wilson off but Wilson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wilson is trying to control the action in half guard but Lizard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wilson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wilson is pressing down on Lizard's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lizard is holding on for now.
Lizard looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wilson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lizard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lizard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lizard is looking to control Wilson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lizard avoid being mounted?
Lizard wants to sweep but Wilson has passed to side control!
My spies in Death Valley Training Facility inform me that Wilson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Wilson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lizard keeps working.
Lizard is trying to control Wilson's posture but Wilson avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lizard tries to bench press Wilson off him but Wilson keeps the position.
Lizard is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lizard tries to kick Wilson off but Wilson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wilson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lizard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lizard tries to kick Wilson off in order to stand up. Wilson Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Wilson in side control, throwing shots but Lizard defends.
Check out the look on Wilson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lizard wants to get back to his feet.
Wilson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Wilson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Wilson working away.
Lizard tries to improve position but can't.
Lizard struggling a bit here.
Lizard is looking to reverse the position.
Wilson trying to control the action but Lizard is working from the bottom.
Lizard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilson trying to control the position but Lizard is working away.
Wilson is trying to get an arm triangle but Lizard is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dennis Wilson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wilson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Wilson!
An out of breath Dennis Wilson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Iam (ranked 22024 p4p, 496 weight class) and Ricky Rawse (ranked 3537 p4p, 322 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Iam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricky Rawse!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iam misses with a double jab.
Rawse looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rawse misses with a few strikes there.
Iam listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Rawse.
Rawse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Iam was well out of range. Poor timing from Rawse.
Iam swinging wildly here.
Iam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rawse moves away.
Rawse throws an overhand right that lands on Iam's shoulder, as Iam tries to avoid the shot.
Iam scores with a one two! Rawse had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Iam connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rawse. Rawse circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rawse lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Matt Iam has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Iam uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rawse.
Rawse scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Iam misses the jab.
Iam staying out of range there.
A combination from Iam does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iam swings widly with a right hand
and Rawse connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
BOOM! Rawse lands a beautiful left hook that drops Iam. Iam tries to recover but Rawse is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Iam lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Rawse!
A relieved looking Ricky Rawse thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raycon Figg (ranked 4014 p4p, 157 weight class) and Sepi Pulkkinen (ranked 2263 p4p, 96 weight class). Figg's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ten Ton Hammer by MACHINE HEAD. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raycon Figg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sepi Pulkkinen!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Figg throws an off balance right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a body kick.
Pulkkinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Figg.
Pulkkinen tries a quick counter leg kick but Figg is wise to it.
Pulkkinen blocks a head kick by Figg.
Pulkkinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Figg takes one to the chin there.
Figg takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Figg throws out a powerful jab.
Pulkkinen sizes up Figg with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pulkkinen checks a low kick from Figg.
Figg swings widly with a right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Pulkkinen! Figg is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sepi Pulkkinen!
Sepi Pulkkinen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tsukune Shiba (ranked 2008 p4p, 257 weight class) and Allan Kurma (ranked 1926 p4p, 248 weight class). Shiba comes to the cage accompanied by Fall Out Boy - The Phoenix. Kurma has chosen Hollywood Undead-Everywhere I Go as his entrance music. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tsukune Shiba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Allan Kurma!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shiba fails to land with a series of punches.
And Kurma responds with a good body kick, but Shiba manages to step out the way in time.
A slow jab from Shiba misses its intended target.
Kurma looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shiba misses with a body punch
and Kurma counters with a nice body shot.
Kurma fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shiba has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kurma. Shiba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kurma will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shiba scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kurma in his tracks.
It looks like Allan Kurma has been cut.
Kurma walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiba throws a body punch but Kurma moves out of range.
Kurma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shiba throws a low kick, looking for Kurma's leg but Kurma calmly moves out of range.
Shiba throws a body shot but no joy.
Kurma throws out a counter right but Shiba avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurma with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shiba to score with a decent uppercut.
Shiba lands a really nice looking cross but Kurma seems unphased.
Kurma cracks a nice hook into Shiba's ribs.
Good shot there by Kurma.
Shiba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kurma misses with a body kick.
Shiba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kurma.
Shiba throws out a loose jab but Kurma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shiba listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kurma 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.
Shiba throws a body kick that misses.
Shiba connects with a right hand. Kurma shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shiba throws out a loose jab but Kurma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kurma is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kurma misses with a shot to the body
and Shiba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shiba is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shiba throws a big shot that misses.
Kurma cracks Shiba with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shiba lands a jab to Kurma's midsection.
Tsukune Shiba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shiba keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That has opened up Allan Kurma's cut even more.
Shiba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shiba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kurma.
Shiba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kurma takes one to the side of the head.
Shiba scores with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurma changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shiba scores with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kurma. Shiba does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Shiba misses its intended target.
A head kick misses from Kurma.
A counter left hand to the body from Shiba misses its target.
Shiba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kurma.
A quick step to the side and Shiba tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kurma slips under a jab from Shiba.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kurma! But no joy.
Shiba feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kurma sprawling to the canvas! Kurma rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Shiba finish him?!
Kurma is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
and Shiba counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Kurma! He's just covering up as Shiba starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tsukune Shiba!
An out of breath Tsukune Shiba thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Allan Kurma stepped up to the mic, saying 'So if I don't booze it
I'm gonna lose it'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patty O Reilly (ranked 1076 p4p, 157 weight class) and Sleight Of Hand (ranked 2898 p4p, 363 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Patty O Reilly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sleight Of Hand!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Reilly checks a leg kick.
O Reilly changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A bone on bone clash there as O Reilly blocks the leg kick.
Of Hand scores with a hook.
O Reilly misses the shot to the body.
O Reilly walks into a stiff left hand from Of Hand.
A swing and a miss from O Reilly.
O Reilly shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Of Hand napping and manages to drive through into side control!
O Reilly works to advance to full mount. Of Hand defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Of Hand tries to reverse the position but O Reilly maintains control.
O Reilly with a couple of short strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Of Hand working to try and regain half guard.
Of Hand 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.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, O Reilly cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Of Hand is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Of Hand regains half guard.
O Reilly works his foot free and advances to mount.
O Reilly raining down hammerfists from mount.
Of Hand is desperately trying to improve his position but O Reilly has a good base and remains in mount.
O Reilly wants to control the pace but Of Hand is squirming around nicely.
O Reilly landing strikes from the mount.
Of Hand tries to hold on but O Reilly postures up.
Of Hand tries to control O Reilly's body but O Reilly pushes him off. Of Hand squirms to his side and now O Reilly has his back!
O Reilly is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Of Hand is defending well though. O Reilly let's go of the attempt for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Reilly is hanging on to Of Hand's back as he tries to escape.
Of Hand is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
O Reilly scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Of Hand is looking for a way out.
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!
O Reilly controlling well, preventing Of Hand from escaping the position.
O Reilly scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Of Hand is rocked!
Of Hand is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake O Reilly off. It looks like it's working - O Reilly slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Of Hand displaying calm under pressure there.
Of Hand missing with a left hand there. O Reilly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Of Hand tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
O Reilly misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Of Hand connects with a single shot there.
Of Hand just misses with a punch to the body.
Of Hand scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. O Reilly doesn't seem bothered though.
O Reilly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Reilly closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - O Reilly lands in his opponent's guard.
Of Hand pushes O Reilly off and scrambles back to his feet.
O Reilly throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Of Hand's waist but Of Hand gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing O Reilly off to one side.
Of Hand blocks a jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Of Hand loads up on a big right hand but O Reilly slips the punch.
Sleight Of Hand is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from O Reilly.
O Reilly has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from O Reilly there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Of Hand, as that shot connected.
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!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Of Hand, right into the meat.
Of Hand scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Of Hand looks to land a left hand but O Reilly moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Of Hand misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Of Hand misses the target.
Of Hand is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Of Hand scores with a shot to the body.
O Reilly misses with a hook.
O Reilly tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Of Hand misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Reilly.
O Reilly drops down looking for a counter takedown but Of Hand sprawls and moves away.
O Reilly takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
O Reilly shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Of Hand is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Of Hand wants to control but O Reilly is keeping busy.
O Reilly not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sleight Of Hand will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Of Hand connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
O Reilly misses the body punch
and Of Hand counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Of Hand fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Reilly manages to avoid it.
A jab from Of Hand misses.
O Reilly half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
O Reilly avoids the body shot from Of Hand.
O Reilly takes a kick to the side of the head.
O Reilly slips a straight right by Of Hand.
Of Hand lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Of Hand paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
O Reilly lands with a cross.
Of Hand scores with a crisp jab that stopped O Reilly in his tracks.
O Reilly closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Of Hand takes a swing at O Reilly's ribcage but misses.
O Reilly half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
O Reilly tries to move into range but Of Hand moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Of Hand.
Of Hand has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Of Hand misses with a looping right.
O Reilly changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A slow jab from O Reilly misses its intended target.
Of Hand uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Reilly.
Of Hand uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Reilly.
O Reilly looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
O Reilly passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Patty O Reilly overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Of Hand is trying to control O Reilly's posture but O Reilly avoids it.
O Reilly misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
O Reilly working the ground and pound.
Of Hand tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but O Reilly wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
O Reilly has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Of Hand is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
O Reilly is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Of Hand is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Of Hand is looking for a sweep.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Reilly throwing shots but missing, from side control.
O Reilly tries to move into full mount but can't pass Of Hand's legs.
O Reilly is working Of Hand over with some ground and pound from side control.
Of Hand wants to get back to his feet.
Of Hand tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but O Reilly wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
O Reilly tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
O Reilly wants to control but Of Hand is keeping him busy.
Of Hand is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but O Reilly has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Of Hand trying to remain calm as O Reilly controls from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Reilly is looking to take a break and control but Of Hand is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Of Hand is looking for a sweep.
O Reilly working the body and head with strikes.
Of Hand wants to control but O Reilly postures up.
Of Hand manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
O Reilly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Reilly moves into full guard.
Of Hand trying to control the position from guard on top but O Reilly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Of Hand is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Of Hand is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Of Hand got a little sloppy there for a moment and O Reilly has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Of Hand has managed to get both his arms back between O Reilly's legs - danger averted.
Of Hand trying to control the position from guard on top but O Reilly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Of Hand decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Of Hand misses with a hook.
Of Hand takes a swing at O Reilly's ribcage but misses.
Of Hand connects with a solid leg kick.
Of Hand misses with an uppercut.
Of Hand takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Of Hand misses with an uppercut
and O Reilly counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Of Hand struggling a bit here.
Of Hand is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sleight Of Hand will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Of Hand misses with a head kick.
O Reilly slips under a jab from Of Hand.
A good leg kick by Of Hand.
Of Hand lands a really nice looking cross but O Reilly seems unphased.
Of Hand goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Of Hand lands a straight punch to the body, keeping O Reilly at a distance.
O Reilly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Of Hand.
Of Hand avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
O Reilly has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Of Hand.
O Reilly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Of Hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Of Hand lands with a nice combination. O Reilly backs away looking to recover.
Nice defenses there by O Reilly.
Of Hand thows a leg kick but O Reilly checks it
and O Reilly counters with a shoot takedown. Of Hand fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Reilly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Of Hand swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Reilly distracts Of Hand with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
O Reilly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Of Hand controls O Reilly momentarily but O Reilly frees himself.
Of Hand wants to sweep but no luck.
Of Hand is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Of Hand trying to control the position here.
O Reilly might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells O Reilly's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
O Reilly advances to half guard.
O Reilly is pressing down on Of Hand's thigh, looking to free his foot. Of Hand is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Of Hand trying to control from the bottom.
Of Hand wants to improve his position but O Reilly is controlling well.
O Reilly is thwarting Of Hand's attempts to control the position.
O Reilly slips a nice elbow through Of Hand's hands, connecting with Of Hand's forehead.
Of Hand is trying to get back to full guard.
O Reilly is trying to work for a kimura but Of Hand is defending well.
Of Hand is looking to control O Reilly's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Of Hand avoid being mounted?
O Reilly drops an elbow to the side of Of Hand's head.
Of Hand is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Of Hand pushes O Reilly off looking to stand but O Reilly dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Of Hand is positioning himself well to prevent O Reilly advancing to mount.
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. O Reilly connects with a nice short shot to Of Hand's temple.
O Reilly is thwarting Of Hand's attempts to control the position.
O Reilly lands with a punch from half guard.
Of Hand is still in real trouble! Can O Reilly finish him?
Of Hand makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Of Hand.
O Reilly cracks Of Hand with a solid left hand.
O Reilly throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as O Reilly accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
O Reilly wants to control from the top but Of Hand keeps moving.
Of Hand wants to sweep but no luck.
O Reilly gets to his feet and stands over Of Hand, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Of Hand felt that one! O Reilly unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Of Hand from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patty O Reilly!
Patty O Reilly was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Marciano 3rd (ranked 687 p4p, 97 weight class) and Mario Rossi (ranked 651 p4p, 90 weight class). Frank Marciano 3rd has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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186 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Marciano 3rd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mario Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marciano 3rd misses the shot to the body.
Marciano 3rd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rossi.
Rossi misses with a body shot
and Marciano 3rd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marciano 3rd throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rossi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Marciano 3rd tries to score with a low kick but Rossi moves his leg out of the way.
Rossi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rossi stuns Marciano 3rd with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rossi takes one to the side of the head.
Rossi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rossi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Marciano 3rd looks to throw a body kick
and Rossi counters with an outside leg kick.
We've been told by Marciano 3rd's head coaches at Runts Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano 3rd misses with a leg kick.
Rossi throws a right and a left that Marciano 3rd avoids nicely.
Marciano 3rd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rossi.
A telegraphed right hand from Rossi misses the target.
Rossi moves out of range as Marciano 3rd strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Marciano 3rd throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rossi.
Marciano 3rd throws a leg kick which misses Rossi's front leg but catches the back leg as Rossi tries to avoid it.
Marciano 3rd misses with a wild body shot.
Marciano 3rd throws an overhand right that lands on Rossi's shoulder, as Rossi tries to avoid the shot.
Marciano 3rd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Marciano 3rd backs off Rossi throws a huge counter combo but Marciano 3rd manages to avoid it all.
Rossi tries to clinch but Marciano 3rd moves out of range.
Marciano 3rd misses with a straight left.
Marciano 3rd connects with a crisp jab.
Marciano 3rd misses with a body punch
and Rossi counters with a leg kick.
Marciano 3rd throws a jab when Rossi was well out of range.
Rossi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Marciano 3rd throws a wild body kick that Rossi sees coming a mile off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Marciano 3rd.
Rossi lands with a good body shot.
Marciano 3rd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rossi.
Marciano 3rd throws a head kick that Rossi semi-blocks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marciano 3rd misses the body punch
and Rossi counters with a head kick. That will keep Marciano 3rd thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Rossi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rossi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rossi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Marciano 3rd blocks a body shot from Rossi.
Rossi throws a punch but it's blocked by Marciano 3rd.
Rossi lands a nice uppercut.
Marciano 3rd tries to circle away but Rossi has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi working aggressively here.
A short right from Rossi.
Rossi misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marciano 3rd.
Rossi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marciano 3rds head.
Marciano 3rd scores with a shot to the side of Rossi's head.
Marciano 3rd wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rossi has him pressed against the cage.
Marciano 3rd prevents a body shot from Rossi.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Marciano 3rd.
Rossi misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rossi.
Rossi misses with some punches.
Rossi struggles to land a body shot inside as Marciano 3rd controls his hands.
A short right from Rossi on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rossi fails to land.
Marciano 3rd blocks an uppercut.
Rossi tries to work over Marciano 3rd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rossi.
Rossi lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marciano 3rd wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rossi has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Rossi.
Rossi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rossi working aggressively here.
Marciano 3rd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Rossi.
Rossi swings wildly with an uppercut but Marciano 3rd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marciano 3rd is trying to stall.
Rossi working aggressively here.
Marciano 3rd blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Rossi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Rossi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rossi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Marciano 3rd has time to react.
It looks like Frank Marciano 3rd has been cut.
Marciano 3rd throws a right hand that misses
and Rossi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Marciano 3rd takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Marciano 3rd looks to score with a jab to the body but Rossi is just out of range.
Marciano 3rd swinging wildly here.
Rossi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marciano 3rd. Marciano 3rd obviously looking to wear him down.
Marciano 3rd takes a swing at Rossi's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano 3rd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rossi.
Marciano 3rd appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rossi darts in and clinches Marciano 3rd up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rossi as Marciano 3rd tries to tie him up.
Rossi throws a punch but it's blocked by Marciano 3rd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossi working aggressively here.
Rossi misses with a body punch.
Marciano 3rd tries to circle away but Rossi has him pinned against the cage.
Rossi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rossi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rossi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Marciano 3rd seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rossi can turn it around.
Marciano 3rd tries to circle away but Rossi has him pinned against the cage.
Rossi blocking some punches.
Rossi lands a shoulder strike.
Rossi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marciano 3rd prevents a body shot from Rossi.
Marciano 3rd misses with the head strike.
Marciano 3rd has a couple of punches blocked by Rossi.
A short right from Rossi on the inside.
Marciano 3rd has Rossi pushed against the cage.
A short right from Rossi on the inside.
Rossi tries to work over Marciano 3rd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mario Rossi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Marciano 3rd has Rossi pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marciano 3rd blocking some punches.
Rossi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rossi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marciano 3rd is trying to break free.
Rossi blocking some punches.
Rossi misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marciano 3rd blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Marciano 3rd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rossi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marciano 3rd tries to break free but Rossi pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rossi.
A head punch on the inside from Rossi fails to land.
Marciano 3rd throws a punch but it's blocked by Rossi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marciano 3rd prevents a body shot from Rossi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marciano 3rd.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rossi lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rossi.
Rossi working aggressively here.
Rossi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marciano 3rd lands a left hand.
Marciano 3rd breaks from the clinch.
Rossi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rossi blocks a head kick by Marciano 3rd.
Rossi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marciano 3rd keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Marciano 3rd scores with a head kick.
Rossi darts in and clinches Marciano 3rd up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rossi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Marciano 3rd on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rossi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marciano 3rd can't break the clinch.
Marciano 3rd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rossi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marciano 3rd stuns Rossi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rossi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rossi works Marciano 3rd's body with a nice hook.
Rossi loads up on a big right hand but Marciano 3rd slips the punch.
Marciano 3rd rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rossi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marciano 3rd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marciano 3rd scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Marciano 3rd misses with a hook. Rossi ducked under it nicely.
Marciano 3rd scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Rossi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Marciano 3rd's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Rossi scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Marciano 3rd finds it's way through Rossi's defenses.
Marciano 3rd slips under a jab.
Rossi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marciano 3rd throws out the jab.
Frank Marciano 3rd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marciano 3rd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rossi was well out of range. Poor timing from Marciano 3rd.
Rossi checks a low kick from Marciano 3rd.
Rossi checks a leg kick nicely.
Marciano 3rd bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano 3rd tries a low kick but Rossi avoids it.
Marciano 3rd ducks under a wild hook from Rossi.
A low kick from Marciano 3rd is predictable there
and Rossi counters with a low kick, right behind Marciano 3rd 's knee.
Marciano 3rd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rossi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossi looks to land a combination but Marciano 3rd avoids it well.
Marciano 3rd lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Marciano 3rd moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rossi walks into a straight right hand from Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd throws a hook to the side of Rossi's head but Rossi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Frank Marciano 3rd is winning the standup battle so far.
Marciano 3rd throws a sloppy body shot
and Rossi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rossi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marciano 3rd cracks Rossi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Marciano 3rd throws a lazy right hand but Rossi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marciano 3rd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marciano 3rd misses with a body shot.
Rossi forces Marciano 3rd back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rossi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rossi scores with a shot to the side of Marciano 3rd's head.
Rossi misses with a punch to the body.
Rossi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marciano 3rd.
Rossi blocking some punches.
Marciano 3rd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi scores with a shot to the side of Marciano 3rd's head.
Marciano 3rd tries to break the clinch but Rossi is controlling the position.
Rossi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rossi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Rossi.
Marciano 3rd struggles to land a body shot inside as Rossi controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marciano 3rd creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marciano 3rd is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rossi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marciano 3rd's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rossi.
Marciano 3rd misses with some punches.
Frank Marciano 3rd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marciano 3rd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marciano 3rd blocks a body shot from Rossi.
Marciano 3rd is trying to break free.
Marciano 3rd wants to break free but Rossi has control.
Rossi lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Rossi.
Marciano 3rd is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rossi is keeping busy.
Marciano 3rd breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rossi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Marciano 3rd tries to land a body kick
letting Rossi counter with a right hand.
Rossi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marciano 3rd throws a big shot that misses.
Rossi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rossi misses with a few strikes there.
Mario Rossi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rossi throws a hook to the side of Marciano 3rd's head but Marciano 3rd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rossi slips a straight right by Marciano 3rd.
Rossi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marciano 3rd circles away quickly and effectively.
A shot to the liver by Rossi. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marciano 3rd throws a body shot but no joy.
Rossi lands a right hook to the body.
Rossi avoids the body shot from Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd misses with a low kick.
Rossi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marciano 3rd swings for the body but Rossi moves out of range.
Marciano 3rd throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rossi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Marciano 3rd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Rossi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rossi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Rossi!
In his post fight interview, Mario Rossi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between William Snowdon (ranked 314 p4p, 47 weight class) and Ronnie White (ranked 346 p4p, 51 weight class). White has chosen The Bleeding as his entrance music. Ronnie White has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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176 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Snowdon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ronnie White!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White looks to clinch
and Snowdon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Snowdon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
White on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
White closes the distance looking to clinch
and Snowdon counters with a stiff right hand.
White rushes Snowdon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Snowdon breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snowdon connects with a good right hand that stumbles White. White circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
White wants to clinch but Snowdon slips to the side
and Snowdon counters with a stiff right hand.
White looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Snowdon throws a series of punches but White avoids them all with ease.
White steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Snowdon.
Snowdon throws a low kick, looking for White's leg but White calmly moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Snowdon, right into the meat.
Snowdon misses with an uppercut. White saw that one coming.
Snowdon throws out a powerful jab.
Snowdon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Whites jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
White moves out of range of the strikes.
White is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Snowdon cracks White with a good jab.
White tries to clinch up but Snowdon circles away and keeps his distance.
White moves into the clinch.
Snowdon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Snowdon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Snowdon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like William Snowdon has been cut.
White throws a head punch that misses.
White lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Snowdon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Snowdon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
White swings away with an uppercut that misses.
White working aggressively here.
White looks to throw an elbow but misses.
White tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
White blocks a body shot from Snowdon.
Snowdon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Snowdon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
White pushes Snowdon up against the cage in a clinch.
White throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for White.
White breaks the clinch.
William Snowdon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Snowdon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. White sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Snowdon throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Snowdon catches White with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snowdon throws an off balance right hand
and White moves into the clinch.
White tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Snowdon misses with a hook from the clinch.
White swings wildly with an uppercut but Snowdon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snowdon has had enough of the clinch but White keeps him there for the moment.
White throws a punch but it's blocked by Snowdon.
Snowdon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Snowdon manages to break the clinch.
Snowdon misses the jab.
Snowdon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Snowdon.
William Snowdon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White moves out of range as Snowdon strikes.
A big left from White misses.
Snowdon misses with a hook. White ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White moves into the clinch.
White blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Snowdon swings wildly with an uppercut but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from White fails to land.
Snowdon misses with the head strike.
Snowdon takes a shot to the head.
Snowdon can't find room to land a body shot as White controls the action.
Snowdon swings wildly with an uppercut but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
White misses with a short punch on the inside.
White gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Snowdon regains guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snowdon is trying to control the position but White postures up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Snowdon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Snowdon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
White wants to control from the top but Snowdon keeps moving.
White lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Snowdon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William Snowdon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Snowdon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
White tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
White tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Snowdon counters with a straight right hand.
Snowdon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
White has managed to clinch.
White scores with an uppercut up the middle.
White scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Snowdon blocks an uppercut.
White lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White misses with a hook from the clinch.
Snowdon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Snowdon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by White.
White showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Snowdon.
White wants to counter with a clinch but Snowdon pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White moves into range and clinches up with Snowdon.
Good body shot from White.
Snowdon gets underhooks to prevent White's takedown attempt.
Snowdon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White's elbow.
White has Snowdon pressed against the cage, preventing Snowdon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ronnie White seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Snowdon lands with a light punch inside.
Snowdon misses with a hook from the clinch.
White misses with a hook from the clinch.
White has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Snowdon clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Snowdon trying to control the position but White manages to sink in the hooks.
White has Snowdon flattened out and is raining down punches.
White controlling well, preventing Snowdon from escaping the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Snowdon doesn't escape.
Snowdon trying to control the hands but White breaks the grip.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snowdon wants to escape the position.
Snowdon showing good submission defense here.
Snowdon breaks White's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
White can't keep his opponent in guard - Snowdon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Snowdon is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and White reverses the position - he's now on top in Snowdon's guard.
White postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Snowdon has White pulled in close to control his posture.
Snowdon keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
Snowdon wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White lands a couple of decent looking shots.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Snowdon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White connects with a couple of short punches.
Snowdon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Snowdon looking to control.
Snowdon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because White is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ronnie White has got the better of the ground game so far.
White tries to free his leg and advance position but Snowdon is retaining full guard.
White controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
White won't allow Snowdon to sweep him here.
White cracks Snowdon with a solid left hand.
White working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
White wants to control from the top but Snowdon keeps moving.
White is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
White is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White lands a couple of digs.
Snowdon is rocked!
Snowdon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Oh Snowdon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Snowdon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Snowdon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but White can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Snowdon seems to have got his legs back now.
White looking to sit in guard and control but Snowdon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
White has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Snowdon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. White swivels though and keeps the full guard.
White pulls Snowdon in close to his closed guard and prevents Snowdon from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie White showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on William Snowdon's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Snowdon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before White has time to react.
White defending well as Snowdon loads up on a big left hand.
White gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Snowdon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snowdon.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for White.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Snowdon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from White.
White lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Snowdon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
White fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Snowdon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White working aggressively here.
Snowdon tries to break free but White pushes him back against the cage.
White comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Snowdon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
White tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
White blocks a body shot from Snowdon.
Snowdon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
White pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snowdon.
White moves in looking to clinch but Snowdon pushes him off.
Snowdon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Snowdon throws out a powerful jab.
White tries to clinch but Snowdon is having none of it.
White changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Snowdon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Snowdon some visible discomfort.
Snowdon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked White off and has taken his back!
Snowdon working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Snowdon wants to control but White is keeping busy.
White trying to control the hands but Snowdon won't let him.
Snowdon has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Snowdon biding his time, controlling White.
Snowdon is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. White is defending well though. Snowdon let's go of the attempt for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on White's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Snowdon is trying to stick to White's back but White is turning into Snowdon. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Snowdon's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by White.
White scoring with some ground and pound.
Snowdon is looking for a triangle but White pushes his legs off easily.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Snowdon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snowdon 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Snowdon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White passes Snowdon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Snowdon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. White is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snowdon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of White's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take White's back!
White looking very determined here, making life difficult for Snowdon.
Snowdon trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure White doesn't escape.
Snowdon is trying to stick to White's back but White is turning into Snowdon. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Snowdon's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by White.
White controls from within his opponent's guard.
White content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snowdon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Snowdon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and White defends well.
Snowdon has momentary wrist control but White slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Ronnie White just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on William Snowdon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
White tries to close the distance and clinch up but Snowdon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Snowdon misses with a hook.
Snowdon cracks White with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Snowdon throws a shot from downtown. White moves away and avoids it.
Snowdon sets himself, and White steps forward looking for the clinch! Snowdon avoids it this time.
Snowdon dips to his left and cracks White with an uppercut!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from White.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snowdon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Snowdon misses with a hook. White ducked under it nicely.
White tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snowdon circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Snowdon misses the target.
Snowdon takes a swing at White's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Snowdon misses its intended target.
White tries to close the distance and clinch but Snowdon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Snowdon lands a really nice looking cross but White seems unphased.
A big right from White misses.
White moves into the clinch successfully.
White gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Snowdon regains guard.
Snowdon controlling White's posture.
White stopping the sweep attempt from Snowdon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White landing some decent shots from guard.
White content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Snowdon has momentary wrist control but White slips an elbow through the middle.
White scoring with punches to the head and body.
White lands a couple of elbows.
Snowdon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead White passes into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snowdon tries to bench press White off him but White keeps the position.
White cracks Snowdon with a big right hand but Snowdon just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
White trying to control the position but Snowdon is working away.
Snowdon wants to control but White postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White working the body and head with strikes.
White in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Snowdon looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! White turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronnie White!
A very excited looking Ronnie White made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between UberThor Hammerfall (ranked 15 p4p, 3 weight class) and Fedor Emelianegro (ranked 274 p4p, 43 weight class). Emelianegro is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Penis Siciliano. Fedor Emelianegro will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, UberThor Hammerfall!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fedor Emelianegro!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammerfall staying out of range there.
Hammerfall is looking to clinch.
Emelianegro misses with a hook to the body
and Hammerfall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hammerfall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Emelianegro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hammerfall moves away.
Hammerfall tries to counter by clinching up but Emelianegro breaks away and moves out of range.
Emelianegro lands a really nice looking cross but Hammerfall seems unphased.
It looks like UberThor Hammerfall has been cut.
Emelianegro thows a leg kick but Hammerfall checks it
and Hammerfall counters with a stiff right hand.
Hammerfall moves away from the strike by Emelianegro.
Hammerfall looks to score with a jab to the body but Emelianegro is just out of range.
Emelianegro motions for Hammerfall to come forward. Emelianegro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfall takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Emelianegro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelianegro. Hammerfall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Emelianegro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A low kick from Emelianegro is predictable there
and Hammerfall counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hammerfall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianegro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fedor Emelianegro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianegro throws a sloppy head kick and Hammerfall moves out of range easily.
Emelianegro thows a leg kick but Hammerfall checks it
enabling Hammerfall to counter with a crisp jab.
Emelianegro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Emelianegro misses with a right hand
and Hammerfall counters with a nice uppercut.
Hammerfall checks the leg kick.
Emelianegro throws a lazy uppercut
and Emelianegro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hammerfall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Emelianegro is looking to chop away at Hammerfall's legs.
Emelianegro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hammerfall. That did some damage!
Hammerfall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Emelianegro.
Emelianegro throws a body kick that misses
and Hammerfall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfall tries to close the distance and clinch but Emelianegro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hammerfall connects with a nice looking jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammerfall throws a body shot but no joy.
Emelianegro swings for the body but Hammerfall moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Emelianegro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A shot to the body from Emelianegro misses
and Hammerfall counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hammerfall throws a jab when Emelianegro was well out of range.
Hammerfall dips to his left and cracks Emelianegro with an uppercut!
Hammerfall on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Emelianegro throws a low kick but Hammerfall moves out of range easily.
Emelianegro lands with a nice combination. Hammerfall backs away looking to recover.
Emelianegro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hammerfall is looking to counter punch.
Emelianegro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianegro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hammerfall's sensitive parts.
Emelianegro thuds his right hand into Hammerfall's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Emelianegro throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Emelianegro throws a jab when Hammerfall was well out of range.
It looked like Hammerfall was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Emelianegro.
Hammerfall looks to land a right hand but Emelianegro moved out of range.
Hammerfall is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hammerfall wants to clinch up but Emelianegro keeps it at a distance.
Emelianegro throws a head kick but Hammerfall moves out of range.
Hammerfall wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Emelianegro misses with a right hand
and Emelianegro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hammerfall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Emelianegro.
It looks like Hammerfall has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Emelianegro scores with a head kick. Hammerfall tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
UberThor Hammerfall's cut is getting worse.
Emelianegro scores with a body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianegro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfall checks the leg kick nicely there.
Emelianegro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hammerfall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hammerfall is looking to counter punch.
Emelianegro throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hammerfall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Emelianegro throws a head kick that misses
and Hammerfall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hammerfall defending well as Emelianegro loads up on a big left hand.
Emelianegro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Emelianegro swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hammerfall counters with a right hand to the body.
Emelianegro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Emelianegro looks to land a body kick but Hammerfall moved away.
Hammerfall moves away from the strike by Emelianegro.
A shot to the body from Emelianegro misses
and Hammerfall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab, jab by Hammerfall - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fedor Emelianegro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on UberThor Hammerfall's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hammerfall tries to clinch but Emelianegro is having none of it.
Emelianegro throws a hook but Hammerfall avoids it easily.
Hammerfall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hammerfall moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fedor Emelianegro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hammerfall tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Emelianegro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hammerfall throws a sloppy body shot
and Emelianegro counters with an outside leg kick.
Emelianegro misses with a hook
and Hammerfall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hammerfall misses with a looping left.
Hammerfall fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianegro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Emelianegro misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hammerfall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Emelianegro throws a wild body kick that Hammerfall sees coming a mile off.
A decent looking cross lands there for Emelianegro.
A slapping leg kick lands for Emelianegro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Hammerfall.
Hammerfall tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Emelianegro manages to circle out of the way.
Emelianegro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hammerfall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Emelianegro misses with a shot to the body
and Hammerfall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Emelianegro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Emelianegro scores with a jab. Hammerfall acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Emelianegro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hammerfall's sensitive parts.
Hammerfall chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Emelianegro can pounce on him.
Hammerfall tries to move into range but Emelianegro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Emelianegro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Emelianegro throws a leg kick
and Hammerfall counters with a straight right hand.
Emelianegro misses with the combination.
Hammerfall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammerfall avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice defenses there by Emelianegro.
Emelianegro pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hammerfall is out of range and Emelianegro settles back down.
Emelianegro throws an off balance right hand
and Emelianegro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hammerfall misses the shot to the body.
Emelianegro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hammerfall is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Emelianegro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Emelianegro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hammerfall drives through and clinches with Emelianegro against the cage.
Hammerfall lands an uppercut.
Hammerfall lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Emelianegro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Emelianegro manages to break the clinch.
Hammerfall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Emelianegro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianegro takes a swing at Hammerfall's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Hammerfall on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hammerfall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Emelianegro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hammerfall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emelianegro was well out of range. Poor timing from Hammerfall.
Hammerfall staying out of range there.
Hammerfall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Emelianegro misses.
Hammerfall is looking to counter the offense by Emelianegro and move into the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Emelianegro.
Hammerfall doesn't manage to clinch there - Emelianegro circles away.
Emelianegro misses with a looping left.
Hammerfall connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Emelianegro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hammerfall fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Emelianegro, pushing him back against the cage.
Emelianegro manages to break the clinch.
Good exchange - Emelianegro coming out on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianegro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emelianegro throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hammerfall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Emelianegro swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hammerfall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Emelianegro swings for the body but Hammerfall moves out of range.
Hammerfall throws a body punch but Emelianegro moves out of range.
Emelianegro misses with a left hand
and Hammerfall moves into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro wants to break free but Hammerfall has control.
Emelianegro takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Fedor Emelianegro has been cut.
Emelianegro wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hammerfall throws an elbow but it misses.
Hammerfall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Emelianegro backwards.
Emelianegro can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Fedor Emelianegro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Emelianegro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Emelianegro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hammerfall misses with an uppercut.
Emelianegro misses the body punch
and Hammerfall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Emelianegro throws a low kick, looking for Hammerfall's leg but Hammerfall calmly moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Emelianegro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice jab there from Hammerfall.
Emelianegro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hammerfall checks a leg kick.
Hammerfall seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianegro misses with a hook.
It looked like Hammerfall wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Emelianegro tries a head kick but it misses.
Good work by Hammerfall as he checks the leg kick.
Hammerfall has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hammerfall takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hammerfall misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianegro throws a leg kick which misses Hammerfall's front leg but catches the back leg as Hammerfall tries to avoid it.
Emelianegro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Emelianegro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hammerfall.
Hammerfall is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro misses with a right hand
and Hammerfall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hammerfall darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Emelianegro throws a leg kick but Hammerfall checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelianegro. Hammerfall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hammerfall swings for the body but Emelianegro moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Emelianegro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hammerfall on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hammerfall ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hammerfall. Emelianegro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Emelianegro throws a push kick but Hammerfall slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Emelianegro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hammerfall doesn't seem bothered though.
Emelianegro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Emelianegro misses with a body kick.
Hammerfall wants to clinch.
Emelianegro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianegro throws a front kick aimed at Hammerfall's knee but Hammerfall avoids it well.
Hammerfall throwing a counter right hand but Emelianegro manages to avoid it.
Hammerfall throws a jab but it's blocked by Emelianegro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianegro throws a head kick that misses
and Hammerfall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Emelianegro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Emelianegro throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hammerfall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hammerfall checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hammerfall sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hammerfall lands a jab to the head.
Hammerfall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Emelianegro.
Hammerfall moves away from the strike by Emelianegro.
Emelianegro throws a poor cross that misses
and Hammerfall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Emelianegro throws out a loose jab but Hammerfall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hammerfall wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hammerfall avoids the body shot from Emelianegro.
Hammerfall avoids a kick to the body.
Hammerfall misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfall fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Emelianegro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hammerfall ducks under a wild hook from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro throws a combination that misses
and Hammerfall counters with a left to the body.
Emelianegro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammerfall doesn't manage to clinch there - Emelianegro circles away.
Emelianegro throws a hook but Hammerfall blocks it.
Emelianegro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Emelianegro throws a hook but Hammerfall blocks it.
Emelianegro throws a head kick that misses.
Hammerfall rushes Emelianegro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hammerfall scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hammerfall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Emelianegro working hard to break the clinch.
Emelianegro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hammerfall has him pressed against the cage.
Emelianegro misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but UberThor Hammerfall did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hammerfall uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hammerfall looks to throw the jab but Emelianegro is out of range.
Hammerfall gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Emelianegro blocks a body shot from Hammerfall.
Hammerfall lands with a right to the head.
Emelianegro trying to control the position but instead, Hammerfall has worked for underhooks and has pushed Emelianegro into the cage.
Emelianegro blocks a body shot from Hammerfall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfall lands a nice shot to the body.
Hammerfall gets through Emelianegro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Emelianegro tries to break the clinch but Hammerfall is controlling the position.
Emelianegro misses with a punch on the inside.
Emelianegro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianegro lands with a slapping head kick.
Emelianegro takes a swing at Hammerfall's ribcage but misses.
Emelianegro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hammerfall jabs Emelianegro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Emelianegro is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hammerfall lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Emelianegro throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hammerfall counters with a straight right hand.
Hammerfall lands a glancing blow to the side of Emelianegro's head.
Emelianegro is rocked!
Emelianegro is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Hammerfall doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Emelianegro crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Emelianegro's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). UberThor Hammerfall!
UberThor Hammerfall retains his heavyweight title!
UberThor Hammerfall really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that HELLBENT logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
In defeat, Fedor Emelianegro stepped up to the mic, saying 'I DO '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Henrique Gusmao (ranked 163 p4p, 20 weight class) and DeMario Valdez (ranked 195 p4p, 23 weight class). Valdez has chosen Era - Ameno as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Henrique Gusmao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, DeMario Valdez!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gusmao looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gusmao misses the shot to the body.
Gusmao misses with a straight left.
Valdez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gusmao fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gusmao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Henrique Gusmao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gusmao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valdez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gusmao drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Valdez moves out of range as Gusmao throws a body kick.
Valdez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jab by Gusmao.
Gusmao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valdez.
Valdez is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Gusmao slips under a jab from Valdez.
Nice body punch from Gusmao.
Gusmao lunges at Valdez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Valdez's hand.
Valdez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gusmao.
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!
Gusmao throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Valdez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gusmao lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valdez moves out of range as Gusmao strikes.
Valdez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gusmao moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gusmao punishes Valdez's body with a nice straight punch.
Valdez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Valdez avoids the body shot from Gusmao.
Gusmao throws a sloppy body shot
and Valdez counters with a straight right hand.
Valdez checks a leg kick.
Gusmao misses with a hook
and Valdez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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 scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valdez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gusmao.
Valdez throws a body kick that misses
and Gusmao counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Valdez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gusmao throws a leg kick which misses Valdez's front leg but catches the back leg as Valdez tries to avoid it.
Valdez throws the left hand but Gusmao avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gusmao misses the shot to the body.
Gusmao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valdez.
Valdez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valdez throws a series of punches but Gusmao avoids them all with ease.
Gusmao is looking to wear down Valdez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Valdez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gusmao throws a jab but it's blocked by Valdez.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Valdez.
Gusmao with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gusmao. Valdez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gusmao swings for the body but Valdez moves out of range.
Gusmao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valdez moves away.
A slow jab from Valdez misses its intended target.
Gusmao misses the shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Gusmao - just one landing.
Gusmao blocks the body kick.
Gusmao throwing a counter right hand but Valdez manages to avoid it.
Gusmao fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Valdez is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valdez misses the jab.
Gusmao misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Gusmao finds it's way through Valdez's defenses.
Gusmao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gusmao throws a jab but it's blocked by Valdez.
Gusmao scoring well with a low kick there.
Jab by Gusmao.
Gusmao throws a nice head kick!
Gusmao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Valdez's calf.
Gusmao uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheers as Gusmao lands an impressive looking overhand right. Valdez doesn't seem phased though.
Gusmao throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gusmao tests Valdez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A lazy left from Valdez finds it's target.
Gusmao connects with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valdez moves away from the strike by Gusmao.
Valdez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gusmao.
Gusmao avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gusmao needs to keep his hands up - Valdez had a free shot at his head there.
Valdez takes a swing at Gusmao's ribcage but misses.
Gusmao wants to land a leg kick but Valdez is out of range.
Despite the aggression on Valdez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gusmao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gusmao misses with a looping right.
Gusmao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice jab there from Valdez.
Gusmao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gusmao just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Gusmao.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Gusmao dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Valdez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Valdez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gusmao.
Gusmao misses with a straight left.
Gusmao lunges at Valdez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Valdez's hand.
Gusmao lands a jab to Valdez's midsection.
Gusmao misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valdez! But no joy.
An inside leg kick lands from Gusmao.
Gusmao blocks a head kick by Valdez.
Valdez just misses with a punch to the body.
Gusmao cracks a nice hook into Valdez's ribs.
A slow jab from Valdez misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gusmao looks to land a left hand but Valdez moved out of range nicely.
Valdez looks to throw the jab but Gusmao is out of range.
Valdez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gusmao.
Valdez is trying to counter with his kicks.
Valdez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gusmao loads up on a big right hand but Valdez slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gusmao misses the jab.
Gusmao cracks Valdez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Valdez ducks right into an uppercut from Gusmao.
Gusmao walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gusmao throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gusmao wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gusmao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Valdez counters with a nice body shot.
Gusmao lands a lovely overhand right.
Gusmao misses with a hook. Valdez ducked under it nicely.
Gusmao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Valdez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Valdez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gusmao lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gusmao throws a looping overhand right but Valdez ducks down to avoid it.
Gusmao thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Valdez if he has to take too many more of those.
Gusmao with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gusmao missing with a left hand there. Valdez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gusmao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gusmao scores with a jab to the body.
Valdez blocks a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Valdez misses.
Gusmao lands a leg kick that knocks Valdez off balance momentarily.
Gusmao connects with a looping right hand.
Valdez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gusmao throws out the jab.
Valdez throws a head kick but Gusmao moves out of range.
Gusmao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valdez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gusmao.
Valdez misses with a straight right.
Gusmao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valdez! But no joy.
Gusmao lands with a right hand.
Valdez tries to land a front kick but Gusmao steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gusmao misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Valdez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valdez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gusmao throws out the jab.
Gusmao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Valdez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Valdez ducks under a wild hook from Gusmao.
Valdez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Henrique Gusmao is winning the standup battle so far.
Gusmao throws a body punch but Valdez moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Gusmao.
Jab from Gusmao.
Gusmao uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Valdez has time to react.
Valdez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valdez throws a head kick that misses
and Gusmao counters with a left to the body.
Gusmao with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Valdez misses with a wild body shot.
Valdez misses with a body kick.
Gusmao misses with an uppercut
enabling Valdez to counter with a crisp jab.
Gusmao works the jab nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valdez throws the kick towards the body but Gusmao avoids it.
Gusmao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gusmao jabs at Valdez's body.
Gusmao ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gusmao lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gusmao lands a head shot.
Gusmao misses with a wild body shot.
Gusmao lands a jab to the head.
Gusmao moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gusmao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gusmao scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice combination there by Valdez.
Valdez connects with a crisp jab.
Gusmao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gusmao lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Gusmao dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Valdez slips a jab and a cross from Gusmao.
Gusmao avoids the head kick by Valdez.
Gusmao throws out a loose jab but Valdez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gusmao. Valdez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gusmao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valdez was well out of range. Poor timing from Gusmao.
Gusmao misses with an attempted mid kick.
Valdez throws out a loose jab but Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gusmao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valdez.
Valdez looks to score with a jab to the body but Gusmao is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Gusmao.
Valdez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Valdez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Valdez throws a head kick but Gusmao moves out of range.
Gusmao lands the left hand.
Gusmao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gusmao scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gusmao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valdez moves away.
Gusmao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gusmao throws a jab but it's blocked by Valdez.
Valdez throws a sloppy head kick and Gusmao moves out of range easily.
Gusmao lands with a shot to the body.
Valdez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Valdez throws a nice looking combination but Gusmao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Gusmao misses the target.
Gusmao fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gusmao misses with a straight right.
Gusmao digs a good body shot into Valdez's ribs.
Gusmao lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Valdez circles away quickly and effectively.
A countering left hand to the body from Valdez misses.
Valdez lands a front kick.
Valdez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the body from Gusmao misses
and Valdez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Valdez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
DeMario Valdez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valdez sizes up Gusmao with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Valdez, as that shot connected.
Gusmao swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gusmao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sloppy strikes from Valdez. Those never looked like landing.
Gusmao lands with a good body shot.
Valdez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gusmao.
Gusmao connects with a leg kick. Valdez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gusmao throws a lazy uppercut
and Valdez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gusmao lunges at Valdez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Valdez's hand.
Valdez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valdez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gusmao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valdez can do to turn this around?
Gusmao throws a body shot but no joy.
Gusmao lands a slapping body shot.
Gusmao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valdez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valdez drops Gusmao with a beautiful combination! Gusmao stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Valdez is looking for the KO!
Gusmao is rocked!
Gusmao bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Valdez comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Gusmao falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Gusmao was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). DeMario Valdez!
A determined DeMario Valdez didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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