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PL MMA 38,5 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teodor Nal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Covid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class).
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 , fighting out of , Teodor Nal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of , fighting out of , Antonio Covid !
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nal gets a clinch.
Covid tries to score a body lock takedown but Nal shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nal avoids the head kick by Covid .
Nal has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nal gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nal seems to be looking for submissions.
Covid really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nal. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Covid on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Covid is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nal pulls his head out easily.
Nal performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Covid looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nal prevents Covid from improving his position.
Nal landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Covid wants to get back to full guard.
Covid is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nal scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nal lands strikes from half guard.
Nal tries to pass to full mount but Covid defends it.
Nal stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Covid to get to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nal gets a takedown into half guard.
Covid tries to kick Nal off in order to stand up. Nal Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Nal takes a little break here. Covid wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Nal working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Covid is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nal stands up and beckons Covid to his feet.
Covid throws a sloppy head kick and Nal moves out of range easily.
Nal really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nal closes the distance and clinches.
Nal prevents Covid from breaking the clinch.
Covid tries to pull guard but Nal holds him up against the cage and eventually Covid drops back down to his feet.
Covid tries to pull guard but Nal forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Teodor Nal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Covid .
Covid struggles to land a body shot inside as Nal controls his hands.
Nal taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nal closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Covid quickly recovers to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Covid tries to kick Nal off but Nal keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Covid trying to hold on to Nal's head to control him but Nal postures up.
Nal working the head and body with strikes.
Nal perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nal seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nal stands up and beckons Covid to join him on the feet.
Nal thumps Covid with a low kick.
Covid has a takedown stuffed.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Teodor Nal dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Covid .
Nal connects with a leg kick. Covid looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Teodor Nal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nal looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nal is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nal drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nal jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nal slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nal content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nal 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nal pushes down on Covid 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nal looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nal controlling the action here.
Nal stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Covid to get to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nal moves into range and clinches up with Covid .
Covid tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nal keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nal shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Covid napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nal decides to stand up, so the ref orders Covid to his feet.
Covid gets caught napping as Nal dives in and scores a takedown. Covid manages to retain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nal pushing down on Covid 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nal looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nal maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Covid could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Nal has cracked it and Covid is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Nal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Teodor Nal!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Just Kowa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jin Lung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class).
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 , fighting out of , Just Kowa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of , fighting out of , Jin Lung!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lung to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lung is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kowa looking for a guillotine here but Lung defends easily.
Lung tries to free his leg and advance position but Kowa is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lung loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lung landing with the ground and pound.
Lung wants to pass the guard but Kowa is keeping the position.
Kowa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowa is trying to keep Lung in close.
Lung with a nice head shot there.
Lung sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lung gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's two 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.
Lung circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lung tries to counter with a clinch but Kowa shakes him off and moves away.
Kowa gets caught flat footed, as Lung shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lung looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kowa trying to control the position.
Lung distracts Kowa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lung looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lung pushes down on Kowa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kowa trying to hold on to Lung's head to control him but Lung postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lung seems to be looking for submissions.
Lung takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
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.
Lung's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Lung.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kowa throws a head kick that Lung semi-blocks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lung throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kowa's waist but Kowa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lung off to one side.
Lung shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kowa sprawls well. Kowa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lung gets slowly back to his feet.
Kowa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Lung dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lung throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kowa's waist but Kowa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lung off to one side.
Lung closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Kowa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lung decides to stand back up.
A punch combination from Lung misses.
Kowa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lung sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kowa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lung backs up against the cage.
Nice takedown defense from Kowa. No joy for Lung on that attempt.
A big left from Lung misses.
Lung closes the distance and clinches up with Kowa, looking for a takedown. Lung pushes Kowa against the cage but Kowa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Just Kowa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Lung.
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!
Lung shoots and misses
and Kowa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lung is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowa shoots in looking for a takedown. Lung tries to sprawl out of it but Kowa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lung manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kowa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lung.
Kowa is looking to clinch but Lung is avoiding it.
Kowa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lung sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kowa somewhat.
Kowa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kowa or perhaps it was just good defense by Lung, which made it look bad.
Lung closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lung lands in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lung throwing strikes but missing.
Lung postures up in Kowa's guard and throws a big left but Kowa blocks it.
Kowa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lung stands and throws Kowa's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jin Lung has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lung stands up and beckons Kowa to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lung misses with a double jab.
As Lung tries to get set, Kowa tries to push him back and clinch up but Lung manages to avoid the attempt.
Lung fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kowa, pushing him back against the cage.
Kowa is trying to break free.
Lung breaks the clinch.
Kowa goes for a double leg but Lung avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lung continues to drive forward.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lung.
Lung has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kowa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lung takes the fight into the clinch.
Lung breaks from the clinch.
Just Kowa is winning the standup battle so far.
Lung gets a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lung is trying to work for a kimura but Kowa is defending well.
Lung controlling the pace.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Lung showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lung moves into the clinch successfully.
Kowa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lung has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kowa after a bit of a struggle.
Lung jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kowa walks away with a smile on his face. Lung gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Just Kowa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Lung.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lung.
Lung throws a strike aimed at the side of Kowa's head but Kowa avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowa is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lung connects with a decent elbow.
Kowa seems a little lost for a moment, as Lung dominates the positioning.
Lung moves into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lung working for a submission but Kowa is keeping him at bay.
Kowa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lung looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lung with a couple of short strikes.
Lung moves to the back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lung is continuing to stall.
Kowa looking very determined here, making life difficult for Lung.
Lung controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lung somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
What can Kowa do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Lung throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Kowa!
Kowa is trying to stand back up.
Kowa is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lung is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Kowa is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Lung.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lung is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kowa has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jin Lung comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lung 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jin Lung!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henri Jospin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Baloni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class).
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 , fighting out of , Henri Jospin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of , fighting out of , Phil Baloni!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jospin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jospin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Baloni misses with a wild body shot.
Baloni throws a jab but it's blocked by Jospin.
Baloni throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jospin counters with an outside leg kick.
Jospin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Baloni momentarily.
Jospin tries a head kick but it misses.
Baloni misses with a body shot.
Baloni clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jospin breaks the clinch.
Baloni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baloni misses with a looping left.
Baloni throws an off balance right hand
and Jospin counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baloni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jospin counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Phil Baloni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jospin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jospin throws a head kick that half lands.
Jospin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Baloni.
Baloni lands a nice shot to the body.
Jospin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Baloni jabs Jospin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Baloni is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jospin rather than just go for the knockout.
Baloni thuds a left hand into Jospin's body.
A shot to the liver by Baloni. Beautiful body shot.
The fighters circling - Baloni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baloni gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jospin lands a left hand.
Jospin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baloni taking a breather.
Jospin blocking some punches.
Baloni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baloni can't break the clinch.
Jospin manages to break the clinch.
Jospin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Baloni.
Jospin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Baloni's head.
Baloni cracks Jospin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Henri Jospin has been cut.
Baloni throws a jab but it's blocked by Jospin.
Jospin looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Baloni throws a lazy uppercut
and Jospin counters with a leg kick.
Baloni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baloni misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jospin throws a chopping leg kick but Baloni manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Baloni misses with a hook. Jospin ducked under it nicely.
Jospin cracks the inside of Baloni's front leg.
Jospin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baloni.
Baloni misses with a lunging right hand
and Jospin counters with a straight right hand.
Baloni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baloni clinches up with Jospin and pushes him back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jospin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Baloni.
Baloni tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jospin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jospin slips a jab from Baloni.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baloni. Jospin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baloni swings widly with a right hand
and Jospin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jospin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Baloni misses with an uppercut.
Baloni's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
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!
Jospin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Baloni checks it well.
Baloni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jospin throws a counter high kick but Baloni was just alert enough to avoid it.
Jospin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baloni tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jospin defends well and Baloni ends up having to push Jospin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Baloni misses with a looping right.
Baloni misses the shot to the body.
Jospin slaps away a takedown attempt from Baloni, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Henri Jospin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Henri Jospin's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A telegraphed right hand from Baloni misses the target.
Jospin throws a head kick but Baloni moves out of range.
Baloni swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jospin counters with a head kick that drops Baloni to the mat! Baloni scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Baloni is rocked!
Baloni throws a poor cross that misses
and Jospin counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henri Jospin!
During a confident post fight interview, Henri Jospin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dalinar Kholin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Shibaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class).
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 , fighting out of , Dalinar Kholin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of , fighting out of , Anton Shibaev!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kholin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shibaev shoots in and gets a takedown into Kholin's guard.
Shibaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Kholin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shibaev looking to pass the guard.
Shibaev throws an elbow that misses. Kholin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shibaev's guard. Nice move by Kholin!
Shibaev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kholin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kholin lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kholin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kholin landing some decent shots from guard.
Kholin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kholin trying to control the position from guard on top but Shibaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kholin scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shibaev is trying to control the position but Kholin postures up.
Kholin distracts Shibaev with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kholin trying to control but Shibaev is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shibaev is trying to control the position but Kholin postures up.
Shibaev keeping full guard, as Kholin tries to pass.
Kholin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kholin is in close to Shibaev's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kholin landing some decent shots from guard.
Kholin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kholin works over Shibaev with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shibaev looking to control.
Kholin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kholin landing with the ground and pound.
Shibaev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kholin defends well.
Kholin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shibaev working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kholin has passed into half guard!
Kholin drops an elbow to the side of Shibaev's head.
Kholin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kholin lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shibaev wants to control but Kholin passes into side.
Kholin lands a decent elbow from side control.
Shibaev manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Shibaev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kholin pulls his head out easily.
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. Kholin connects with a nice short shot to Shibaev's temple.
Kholin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Shibaev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shibaev gets full guard.
Kholin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kholin trying to control but Shibaev is working from the bottom.
Kholin connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shibaev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kholin connects with a couple of short punches.
Kholin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kholin trying to control the position from guard on top but Shibaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kholin is really struggling to control Shibaev but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kholin lands a couple of digs.
Kholin trying to control but Shibaev is working from the bottom.
Kholin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kholin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Dalinar Kholin dominated that round.
That's time! Kholin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kholin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Shibaev takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kholin looks up at the clock and then as Shibaev takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kholin smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Shibaev taking a bit of punishment here - Kholin scoring with strikes.
Kholin working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Shibaev can't do much from the bottom here.
Kholin lands an elbow.
Shibaev is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shibaev tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kholin presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Shibaev sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kholin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shibaev can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shibaev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kholin lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shibaev is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kholin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dalinar Kholin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kholin working over Shibaev with some ground and pound. Shibaev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Shibaev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kholin pulls his head out easily.
Ground and pound from Kholin.
Shibaev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kholin is keen to just control but Shibaev is a slippery customer.
Shibaev tries to get to full guard but Kholin has control of the leg.
Shibaev on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shibaev has hold of Kholin's hands but Kholin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kholin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kholin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shibaev trying to control here.
Kholin working the head and body with strikes.
Kholin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shibaev with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kholin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Shibaev wants to get back to full guard.
Kholin wants to take a breather but Shibaev is having none of it.
Shibaev trying to control here.
Kholin working over Shibaev with some ground and pound. Shibaev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kholin tries to pass to full mount but Shibaev defends it.
Kholin is nestled in close to Shibaev, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kholin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Shibaev working to try and regain half guard.
Kholin landing strikes from the mount.
Kholin lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Shibaev taking shots to the head.
Shibaev tries to hold on but Kholin postures up.
Kholin trying to control but Shibaev is having none of it.
Kholin lands a nice shot to the head.
Shibaev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shibaev is bucking up trying to escape but Kholin cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kholin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shibaev bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Shibaev is looking to work some ground and pound but Kholin has wrist control.
Shibaev is working Kholin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Shibaev throws a big elbow that misses.
Kholin looking to control.
Shibaev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shibaev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shibaev won't allow Kholin to sweep him here.
Kholin keeping moving, preventing Shibaev from controlling successfully.
Kholin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Dalinar Kholin dominated that second round.
That's time! Kholin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Shibaev misses with a left hand
and Kholin counters with a one-two to the body.
No joy there for Kholin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kholin shoots in and bounces Shibaev off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kholin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kholin looking to pass the guard.
Kholin lands a couple of elbows.
Kholin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kholin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shibaev's head.
Kholin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shibaev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kholin connects with a couple of short punches.
Shibaev is trying to keep Kholin in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kholin wants to control from the top but Shibaev keeps moving.
Kholin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kholin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kholin distracts Shibaev with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kholin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shibaev has Kholin pulled in close to control his posture.
Kholin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shibaev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shibaev has momentary wrist control but Kholin slips an elbow through the middle.
Kholin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shibaev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kholin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shibaev is pulling down on Kholin's head to control his posture.
Shibaev is trying to control the position but Kholin postures up.
Kholin chips away with some ground and pound.
Shibaev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kholin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kholin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shibaev working for a triangle but Kholin defends it easily.
Anton Shibaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dalinar Kholin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shibaev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kholin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kholin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Shibaev for as long as he can get away with.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kholin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kholin postures up.
Kholin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Shibaev is looking for a sweep. Kholin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Kholin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shibaev missing with punches from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalinar Kholin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kholin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dalinar Kholin!
A determined Dalinar Kholin 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rey Roy Roy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class).
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 , fighting out of , Carl Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of , fighting out of , Rey Roy Roy!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore gets a takedown into half guard.
Moore is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Roy Roy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Moore.
Moore moves into full mount! Roy Roy won't be happy about that!
Roy Roy avoids a series of strikes thrown by Moore.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BOOM! Moore connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Moore sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Moore landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roy Roy is looking to improve his position but Moore isn't that keen on the idea.
Roy Roy avoids a series of strikes thrown by Moore.
Moore cracks Roy Roy with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
It looks like Rey Roy Roy has been cut.
Roy Roy wants to control but Moore is having none of it.
Moore lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Moore throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Moore working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Moore unloading with bombs!
Moore lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Roy Roy hang on?
That has opened up Rey Roy Roy's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moore lands with some strikes.
Rey Roy Roy's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rey Roy Roy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Carl Moore!
Our winner, Carl Moore, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boby Tiger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfred Brandt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class).
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 , fighting out of , Boby Tiger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of , fighting out of , Alfred Brandt!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiger tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brandt defends well and Tiger ends up having to push Brandt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Brandt throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tiger moves into the clinch.
Tiger manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Brandt makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tiger is looking to stand up but Brandt isn't so interested in that idea.
Brandt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tiger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brandt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandt throwing strikes from guard but Tiger blocks nicely.
Tiger keeping moving, preventing Brandt from controlling successfully.
Brandt is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Brandt trying to control the position from guard on top but Tiger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brandt moves in looking to clinch but Tiger pushes him off.
Tiger moves into the clinch successfully.
Brandt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brandt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tiger.
Tiger manages to break the clinch.
Brandt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tiger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brandt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tiger.
No luck for Tiger with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boby Tiger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tiger takes the fight into the clinch.
Brandt tries to pull guard but Tiger won't allow it.
Brandt tries to pull guard but Tiger forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tiger scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiger lands an uppercut.
Tiger stalling.
Tiger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tiger gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tiger pulls guard.
Brandt stops Tiger from standing up.
Tiger trying to control the position.
Tiger is really struggling to control Brandt but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Tiger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brandt on the ground.
Tiger has a closed guard, preventing Brandt from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandt trying to control but Tiger is working from the bottom.
Tiger is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brandt is controlling him.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tiger keeping moving, preventing Brandt from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brandt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tiger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tiger fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Boby Tiger dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Brandt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tiger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brandt avoiding damage.
Tiger jumps guard and drags Brandt to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Brandt controls from within his opponent's guard.
Brandt trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tiger's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiger keeping moving, preventing Brandt from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tiger holds on and takes a little breather.
Tiger on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tiger tries to get out of the position.
Tiger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tiger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brandt can do to turn this around?
Tiger trying to control the position.
Brandt trying to control but Tiger is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tiger throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tiger rushes Brandt and presses him up against the cage.
Tiger breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brandt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tiger pinned against the cage. Tiger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tiger drops Brandt with a beautiful combination! Brandt stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tiger is looking for the KO!
It looks like Alfred Brandt has been cut.
Boby Tiger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brandt is breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Tiger. No joy for Brandt on that attempt.
Tiger throws a quick head kick that knocks Brandt silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Tiger is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Boby Tiger!
Boby Tiger decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michel Colucci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class).
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of , fighting out of , Michel Colucci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of , fighting out of , Scott Hill!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colucci moves in looking to clinch but Hill pushes him off.
Hill lands a lovely overhand right.
Colucci uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hill.
Colucci fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hill sprawls well initially but Colucci persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Colucci prevents Hill from improving his position.
Hill wants to control but Colucci is keeping busy.
Hill gets full guard.
Colucci is looking to work some ground and pound but Hill has wrist control.
Colucci working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill is trying to keep Colucci in close.
Colucci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hill is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colucci throws a big elbow that misses.
Hill working for a triangle but Colucci defends it easily.
Colucci preventing the sweep.
Colucci working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hill looking for a guillotine here but Colucci defends easily.
Colucci is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Colucci missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colucci trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.
Hill bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Colucci's guard.
Colucci 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.
Colucci can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hill controls the pace.
Hill looking to pass the guard.
Colucci seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hill advances to half guard.
Colucci actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hill takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hill wants to lay and pray for a moment but Colucci keeps working.
Hill not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hill wants to pass to mount but Colucci is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Colucci is looking to improve his position but Hill isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Colucci tries to lock up and control but Hill gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Colucci manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hill is trying to control. Colucci wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hill trying to mount his opponent but Colucci defends it.
Colucci trying to hold on to Hill's head to control him but Hill postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colucci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hill trying to pass the guard but Colucci defending well.
Hill prevents Colucci from improving his position.
Colucci looking for submissions off his back.
Hill working over Colucci with some ground and pound. Colucci looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hill trying to pass the guard but Colucci defending well.
Hill not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Hill dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hill lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hill shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Colucci but Colucci pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Michel Colucci is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Colucci takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hill gets the takedown into side control.
Hill scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hill tries to advance to mount but Colucci denies him.
Colucci taking punishment in the form of punches.
Colucci is trying to get back to half guard.
Hill tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hill lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colucci taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sloppy strikes there by Hill.
Colucci is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Colucci controls the position for a moment.
Colucci managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hill.
Hill working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill working away.
Hill working the body and head with strikes.
Hill landing a few strikes.
Colucci wants to control but Hill postures up.
Scott Hill has got the better of the ground game so far.
Colucci sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hill looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hill wants to lay and pray for a moment but Colucci keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colucci trying to hold on to Hill's head to control him but Hill postures up.
Hill working over Colucci with some ground and pound. Colucci looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Colucci is looking for a sweep. Hill is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Colucci is trying to stand.
Colucci looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hill looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Colucci trying to control from the bottom.
Hill is nestled in close to Colucci, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Colucci tries to roll over but Hill keeps him under control.
Colucci has his hands clasped together around Hill's back. He's all about the action.
Hill working Colucci over with strikes.
Colucci is looking to improve his position.
Hill lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Colucci taking some punishment here, with Hill in his half guard.
Colucci regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hill.
Hill wants to pass the guard but Colucci is keeping the position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Hill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hill throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Colucci.
Colucci shoots in looking for a takedown. Hill tries to sprawl out of it but Colucci keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hill manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hill throws a body shot but no joy.
Scott Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Colucci keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hill misses with a lunging right hand
and Colucci counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hill!
Hill tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Colucci wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Colucci off and has taken his back!
Colucci prevents Hill from getting a body triangle.
Hill is landing with strikes. Colucci can't take much more of this.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Colucci wants to control his opponent's hands but Hill gets his hands free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colucci grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Colucci trying to control but not successfully.
Colucci prevents Hill from getting a body triangle.
Colucci preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hill.
I really don't envy Colucci right now.
Hill not allowing Colucci to control his hands.
Hill is looking for a rear naked choke here but Colucci reverses the position brilliantly into Hill's guard!
Hill wants to improve his position but instead Colucci has moved into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colucci is trying to control the action in half guard but Hill is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hill is looking for a sweep. Colucci is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hill works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hill manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Colucci manages to get himself to full guard.
Hill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hill stopping the sweep attempt from Colucci.
Hill got a little sloppy there for a moment and Colucci has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hill has managed to get both his arms back between Colucci's legs - danger averted.
Hill drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hill jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Colucci utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colucci keeping full guard, as Hill tries to pass.
Colucci wants to stand and escape but Hill is having none of it.
Colucci looking for a sweep. Not yet Colucci, not yet.
Colucci trying to control the position.
Hill not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Colucci avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hill trying to control but Colucci is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hill misses with a wild body shot.
Colucci attempts a counter takedown but Hill avoids it well and moves away.
Hill throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Colucci tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hill is in Colucci's guard.
Colucci is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hill looking to pass the guard.
Colucci managing to control the position.
Hill loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Colucci looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Colucci throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Hill really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Colucci gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hill.
Colucci drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hill bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Colucci's guard.
Colucci keeping moving, preventing Hill from controlling successfully.
Colucci is pulling down on Hill's head. It's preventing any offense from Hill, at least for the moment.
Colucci keeping moving, preventing Hill from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colucci looking for a sweep. Not yet Colucci, not yet.
Hill throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Colucci works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hill is in close to Colucci's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hill trying to control but Colucci is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colucci tries to strike from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hill's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hill wants to pass the guard but Colucci is keeping the position.
Hill scoring with some ground and pound.
Colucci preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Colucci is adopting a defensive guard.
Hill trying to control but Colucci is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Colucci trying to keep a closed guard but Hill is proving a slippery customer.
Colucci keeping full guard, as Hill tries to pass.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hill scores with a jab. Colucci acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Colucci uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hill.
Colucci moves in looking to clinch but Hill pushes him off.
Hill will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hill swings for the body but Colucci moves out of range.
Colucci changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hill tries to avoid it but Colucci manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hill to the ground. Hill escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hill drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Colucci defends it well.
Hill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Colucci moves away.
Hill leaves Colucci with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill misses the shot to the body.
Hill shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Colucci napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hill tries to move to mount but Colucci blocks the move with his legs.
Hill looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Colucci is avoiding damage well.
Hill tries to move to mount but Colucci blocks the move with his legs.
Colucci takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Colucci is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill is chipping away with strikes.
Hill creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hill misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Colucci holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Hill throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Colucci wants to control but Hill postures up.
Hill is looking to take a break and control but Colucci is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Colucci takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hill lands a nice forearm strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hill throws an elbow but Colucci slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hill scores with punches from side control.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Hill dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hill throws out a powerful jab.
Colucci shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hill sprawls well. Hill wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Colucci gets slowly back to his feet.
Hill has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hill tries to score a power double leg takedown but Colucci sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hill somewhat.
Colucci tries to clinch there but Hill circles away.
Nice shot by Hill.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Colucci preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hill is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill is looking for a kimura here.
Hill wants to free his trapped foot but Colucci is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hill frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hill looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hill lands a nice shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill wants to control the pace but Colucci is squirming around nicely.
Colucci holds of for dear life.
Colucci working to try and regain half guard.
Colucci tries to lock up and control but Hill gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Colucci is trying to escape the mount.
Hill misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Hill with shots to the head and body - Colucci looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hill has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Colucci's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Colucci is looking to get to half guard.
Hill landing shots from mount.
It looks like Michel Colucci has been cut.
Hill lands a couple of good shots and Colucci has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Hill has the hooks in. Colucci is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hill is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Colucci trying to control the hands but Hill won't let him.
Hill is looking for the choke from the back position but Colucci is controlling his hands well.
Colucci trying to control the position but Hill manages to sink in the hooks.
Hill is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colucci has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Hill.
Hill has Colucci flattened out and is raining down punches.
Hill is looking to control Colucci but Colucci is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Colucci has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Hill.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hill looking to break Colucci's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Colucci remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hill will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Michel Colucci has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hill lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Hill misses with a punch to the head.
Colucci turns into Hill and is now in his guard.
Hill has Colucci pulled in close to control his posture.
Scott Hill is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Colucci lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Hill comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hill has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 45:50
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Hill!
Scott Hill is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Scott Hill 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tiger Grandpa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bong Ji Woo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class).
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of , fighting out of , Tiger Grandpa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of , fighting out of , Bong Ji Woo!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ji Woo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ji Woo working away.
Grandpa is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Ji Woo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Grandpa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ji Woo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Grandpa parries the strikes from Ji Woo easily there. Ji Woo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Grandpa to escape.
Ji Woo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ji Woo prevents Grandpa from escaping the position.
Grandpa is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Doom's Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Ji Woo is working to tighten his grip on Grandpa's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Grandpa has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Ji Woo is really squeezing tight and eventually Grandpa passes out! Ji Woo breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bong Ji Woo!
Bong Ji Woo 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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