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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Amery (ranked 1940 p4p, 1743 weight class) and Daniel Brand (ranked 78 p4p, 71 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Amery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniel Brand!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Brand as Amery shoots in.
Brand missing with a left hand there. Amery was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Amery misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brand now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Amery fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Amery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A cross from Brand lands.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brand darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Amery tries to clinch there but Brand circles away.
Amery with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brand counters with a stiff right hand.
Brand cracks Amery with a good jab.
Brand misses with a few strikes there.
Amery has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brand finds it's way round the side to connect with Amery's head.
Brand misses with an uppercut. Amery saw that one coming.
Amery with a poor takedown
and Amery takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brand jabs at Amery's body.
Amery looks for a takedown but Brand sprawls well.
Amery throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brand counters with a crisp right that sends Amery to the canvas! Brand follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Brand!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between George Backman (ranked 1795 p4p, 1424 weight class) and Jaro Lalla (ranked 98 p4p, 74 weight class). Lalla has chosen ЛЮБИ as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, George Backman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 17 - 2, fighting out of London, Jaro Lalla!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Backman there.
Backman throws a series of punches but Lalla moves out of range.
Lalla throws out a counter right but Backman avoids it with no problem.
Backman misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Lalla on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Backman lands the left hand.
Backman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Backman loads up on a big right hand but Lalla slips the punch.
A right-left combo lands from Backman.
 Lalla is rocked!
George Backman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Backman throws an overhand right that lands on Lalla's shoulder, as Lalla tries to avoid the shot.
Backman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lalla uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Backman.
Backman throws a hook but Lalla avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Lalla on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Backman misses with the combination.
Lalla looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big right from Backman misses.
We've been told by Backman's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lalla steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Backman.
It seemed like Lalla was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lalla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Backman.
Lalla scores with a takedown into Backman's guard.
Lalla drops back looking for a leg! Backman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Backman manages to kick Lalla off! Lalla jumps back into Backman's guard.
Lalla has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at JAG Battle Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Backman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lalla on the ground.
Backman is looking to stand up but Lalla isn't so interested in that idea.
Lalla is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lalla is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lalla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Backman is keeping the position for now.
Lalla advances to half guard.
Backman is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lalla is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Backman is controlling Lalla's trapped leg to prevent Lalla from advancing to side control.
Backman trying to get back to full guard but Lalla takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Backman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Backman tries to hold on but Lalla pushes him away.
Lalla goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Backman is on top in guard.
Lalla has a closed guard, preventing Backman from standing up.
Backman stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lalla takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
George Backman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lalla avoids a punch combination nicely.
Backman looks to land a left hand but Lalla moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lalla! But no joy.
Backman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
 It looks like Jaro Lalla has been cut.
Backman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Backman throws a hook but Lalla blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Lalla on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Backman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lalla moves away.
Backman leaves Lalla with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backman throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Lalla to counter with a crisp jab.
Backman looks to land a combination but Lalla avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Lalla on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slow jab from Backman misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backman looks to throw the jab but Lalla is out of range.
Lalla looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lalla moves out of range as Backman strikes.
Lalla looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice shot by Backman.
Lalla shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Backman as he avoids it easily.
Backman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lalla can do to turn this around?
Lalla gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Backman.
Backman misses with a two punch combination.
Lalla swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Backman throws a series of punches but Lalla moves out of range.
Backman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lalla.
George Backman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Backman looks to land a left hand but Lalla moved out of range nicely.
Lalla looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Backman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Backman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lalla moves out of range of the strikes.
Lalla keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Backman.
Lalla looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Backman scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Backman dips to his left and cracks Lalla with an uppercut!
Lalla is still on wobbly legs! Can Backman finish him?
Lalla defending well as Backman loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Lalla was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lalla seems to have recovered his senses.
Backman throws a right and a left that both miss.
George Backman is winning the standup battle so far.
Backman throws a hook but Lalla blocks it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lalla.
A quick step to the side and Backman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
George Backman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaro Lalla.
Lalla moves out of range as Backman strikes.
Lalla shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lalla staying out of range there.
It seemed like Lalla was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Backman scores with a nice head shot.
Lalla takes one to the side of the head.
Lalla bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Backman misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Lalla on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Backman throws a jab when Lalla was well out of range.
It seemed like Lalla was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Backman digs a good body shot into Lalla's ribs.
Backman throws an overhand right that lands on Lalla's shoulder, as Lalla tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Lalla on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Backman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Backman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lalla ducks under a wild hook from Backman.
Lalla swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lalla is defended easily by Backman.
Lalla moves out of range as Backman strikes.
A little jabbing left from Lalla on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Backman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Backman misses the jab.
Backman misses with a straight right.
Lalla was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lalla takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Backman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lalla throws out a counter right but Backman avoids it with no problem.
Backman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Backman lands a really nice looking cross but Lalla seems unphased.
Backman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
George Backman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jaro Lalla's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Backman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lalla looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Backman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lalla moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lalla looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Backman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Backman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lalla blocks a jab.
Backman throws a jab but it's blocked by Lalla.
Backman throws a hook but Lalla blocks it.
Lalla throws out a counter right but Backman avoids it with no problem.
Lalla is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backman looks to land a right hand but Lalla moved out of range.
It seemed like Lalla was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Backman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lalla doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Backman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lalla on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Backman. Those never looked like landing.
Lalla slips under a jab from Backman.
A little jabbing left from Lalla on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Backman throws a series of punches but Lalla moves out of range.
Backman misses the shot to the body.
Lalla looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Backman leaves Lalla with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Backman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Backman throws a looping overhand right but Lalla ducks down to avoid it.
Backman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lalla darts in looking for a takedown but Backman gets double underhooks and turns Lalla into the cage.
Backman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Backman pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lalla back to the cage. Backman follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Backman.
Lalla throws out a counter right but Backman avoids it with no problem.
Backman cracks Lalla with an open hand slap.
Backman misses with a hook. Lalla ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lalla! But no joy.
Backman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lalla flicks out a counter leg kick but Backman steps away.
Backman throws a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Backman misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Backman throws a body punch but Lalla moves out of range.
Lalla was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jaro Lalla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Backman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lalla on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lalla showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Backman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lalla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Backman.
Lalla looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Backman, as that shot connected.
Lalla has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Backman throws a hook but Lalla avoids it easily.
Lalla slips a jab from Backman.
Lalla only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Backman looks to score with a jab to the body but Lalla is just out of range.
Lalla dives in and grabs Backman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Backman pushes down on Lalla's head and hops out.
George Backman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaro Lalla.
Backman throws a combination that misses
and Lalla cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Backman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Backman misses with a right hand
and Lalla counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Backman misses.
A little jabbing left from Lalla on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheers as Backman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lalla doesn't seem phased though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Backman throws a hook to the side of Lalla's head but Lalla sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lalla throws out a counter right but Backman avoids it with no problem.
Backman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Lalla on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lalla keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lalla flicks out a counter leg kick but Backman steps away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Backman throws a jab when Lalla was well out of range.
Lalla moves away from the strike by Backman.
A big left from Backman misses.
Lalla was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A punch lands to the side of Lalla 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lalla slips a jab and a cross from Backman.
Backman throws a hook to the side of Lalla's head but Lalla sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Lalla on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Backman with a hook.
George Backman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Backman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Backman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Backman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:25
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:25
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Backman!
George Backman seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Jaro Lalla had this to say: '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David McDonald (ranked 1942 p4p, 1247 weight class) and Ludwig Von Mises (ranked 275 p4p, 186 weight class). David McDonald could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ludwig Von Mises's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ludwig Von Mises!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Mises with a nice calf kick.
McDonald on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Von Mises with a nice calf kick.
Von Mises just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ludwig Von Mises seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Mises throws a hook to the side of McDonald's head but McDonald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good leg kick by Von Mises.
Von Mises connects with an inside leg kick.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
Von Mises missing with a left hand there. McDonald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McDonald was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Von Mises checks a leg kick.
Von Mises feints a counter leg kick.
Von Mises scores with a hook.
A nice leg kick from Von Mises, right into the meat of the thigh.
McDonald takes a swing at Von Mises's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Von Mises finds it's way through McDonald's defenses.
Von Mises tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Mises.
Von Mises throws a body punch but McDonald moves out of range.
Von Mises throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McDonald swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McDonald rushes Von Mises and presses him up against the cage.
Von Mises jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McDonald walks away with a smile on his face. Von Mises gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Von Mises throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Mises throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Von Mises scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Von Mises with a nice cross.
Von Mises throws a body shot but no joy.
McDonald looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Von Mises throws out a counter right but McDonald avoids it with no problem.
McDonald throws a half hearted mid kick.
Von Mises throws a jab but it's blocked by McDonald.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Mises keeps McDonald at a distance using the push kick.
Ludwig Von Mises is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Von Mises.
Von Mises misses with a low kick.
McDonald is looking for a counter combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Mises looks to land a left hand but McDonald moved out of range nicely.
McDonald appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald throws a low kick but Von Mises avoids it.
McDonald takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Von Mises on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A left and a right from McDonald both land. Nice combination.
McDonald lands a nice shot to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Von Mises.
McDonald is looking to land body kicks.
McDonald gets a clinch.
McDonald scores with a shoulder strike.
Von Mises tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McDonald breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Mises moves out of range of the leg kick from McDonald.
McDonald fails with an attempt to clinch.
Von Mises scores with a nice right hand.
McDonald fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Von Mises checks it well.
Von Mises scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald wants to clinch.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
Von Mises's corner calls for a 1-2. Von Mises obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Von Mises.
A nice leg kick from McDonald, right into the meat of the thigh.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Mises is just out of range.
Von Mises misses with a kick to the body.
A low kick lands for McDonald.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Mises scoring well with a low kick there.
A cross from Von Mises lands.
McDonald takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Mises buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McDonald connects with a solid leg kick.
A big right from McDonald misses.
McDonald pushes Von Mises away with a front kick.
McDonald avoids a punch combination nicely.
Von Mises shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sloppy strikes from McDonald. Those never looked like landing.
Von Mises keeps the fight on the outside.
Von Mises scores with a decent looking hook.
Von Mises walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McDonald checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Von Mises throws a wild body kick that McDonald sees coming a mile off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ludwig Von Mises dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Mises. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Mises is looking to slow McDonald down with leg kicks.
McDonald connects with a body shot that sends Von Mises's belly button to the back.
Von Mises throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDonald counters with a leg kick.
McDonald misses with a body punch
enabling Von Mises to counter with a crisp jab.
McDonald throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Von Mises only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Von Mises has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
McDonald is looking to wear down Von Mises with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice body kick from Von Mises.
Von Mises connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McDonald turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Von Mises just misses with a punch to the body.
Von Mises rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDonald moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like McDonald was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Von Mises.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch but Von Mises swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Von Mises misses with a double jab.
McDonald looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Mises fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McDonald is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Mises tries to land a front kick but McDonald steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McDonald tries to clinch but Von Mises moves out of range.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Mises is just out of range.
McDonald moves out of range as Von Mises strikes.
McDonald throws a series of punches but Von Mises avoids them all with ease.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Mises.
Von Mises misses with a head kick.
Von Mises fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McDonald goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Von Mises rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDonald moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McDonald gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Von Mises.
McDonald swings for the body but Von Mises moves out of range.
Von Mises throws a head kick but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald tried to counter with a leg kick but Von Mises avoided it.
Von Mises dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Von Mises misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Von Mises, right into the meat of the thigh.
McDonald has managed to clinch.
McDonald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Von Mises has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
McDonald stalling in the clinch but Von Mises improves position.
McDonald swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Mises uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonald misses with some punches.
McDonald misses with some punches.
Von Mises takes a knee right on the jaw!
Von Mises tries to pull guard but McDonald holds him up against the cage and eventually Von Mises drops back down to his feet.
Von Mises tries to pull guard but McDonald holds him up against the cage and eventually Von Mises drops back down to his feet.
McDonald pushes off an throws an elbow but Von Mises leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McDonald breaks the clinch.
McDonald tries to clinch there but Von Mises circles away.
Von Mises looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
McDonald attempts a counter takedown but Von Mises avoids it well and moves away.
Von Mises swats away the attempt to clinch by McDonald.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Von Mises.
David McDonald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McDonald fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Von Mises sprawls well initially but McDonald persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Von Mises is trying to control but can't.
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Von Mises keeps working.
McDonald is working for a kimura but Von Mises is defending it quite comfortably.
McDonald 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.
Ground and pound from McDonald.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald drops an elbow to the side of Von Mises's head.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Von Mises is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Von Mises is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McDonald pulls his head out easily.
Von Mises is trying to control but can't.
Von Mises is looking to improve his position.
Von Mises is still trying to improve position.
McDonald 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that David McDonald will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
A thudding body kick lands there by McDonald!
Von Mises scores with a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Von Mises.
McDonald wants to clinch
and Von Mises counters with a two punch combo.
Von Mises keeps the fight on the outside.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
Von Mises scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Mises fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonald manages to avoid it.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Mises manages to avoid it.
Von Mises dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McDonald. That did some damage!
No luck for McDonald with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald throws a body kick that misses.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Von Mises but Von Mises pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McDonald chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Von Mises can pounce on him.
McDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald is looking to counter punch.
Von Mises bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDonald chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Von Mises can pounce on him.
Some wild striking there from McDonald.
McDonald tried to score with a low kick but Von Mises checks it.
McDonald on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Von Mises keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Mises gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Von Mises working for a triangle but McDonald defends it easily.
Von Mises throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McDonald escapes and throws Von Mises's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Von Mises is trying to control McDonald's posture but McDonald avoids it.
McDonald working the ground and pound from side control.
McDonald goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Von Mises has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for McDonald but great work by Von Mises.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Von Mises off and has taken his back!
Von Mises covers up after that shot from McDonald.
I really don't envy Von Mises right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Von Mises.
McDonald avoiding Von Mises 's attempts to control his hands.
McDonald is looking for the choke from the back position but Von Mises is controlling his hands well.
Von Mises tries to escape the position.
McDonald is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
I really don't envy Von Mises right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Mises rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
McDonald prevents Von Mises from improving his position.
McDonald is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
David McDonald overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Mises has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for McDonald. Oh but Von Mises has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! McDonald goes limp - he's gone! Von Mises jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ludwig Von Mises!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ludwig Von Mises made sure he mentioned Urban Fighter, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Barnes (ranked 968 p4p, 1441 weight class) and Hax Molloway (ranked 149 p4p, 214 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andrew Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hax Molloway!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molloway throws a leg kick but Barnes moved away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Molloway 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.
Barnes thuds a left hand into Molloway's body.
Barnes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Molloway is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barnes is defending well for now.
Molloway has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Barnes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Molloway tries to land a knee to the head but Barnes blocks with his arms.
Molloway with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Molloway throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barnes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Molloway tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Molloway with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Molloway throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barnes blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molloway with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Molloway misses with a knee strike.
Molloway tries to stall but Barnes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Barnes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Barnes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Molloway misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barnes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molloway is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barnes is defending well for now.
Barnes throws a punch but it's blocked by Molloway.
Barnes breaks from the clinch.
Molloway is looking to clinch but Barnes is avoiding it.
Molloway tries to keep at a distance but Barnes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Barnes breaks from the clinch.
Molloway is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barnes gets a clinch.
A body shot lands from Barnes.
Barnes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Molloway tries for a takedown. No joy.
Barnes manages to break the clinch.
Barnes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barnes closes the distance and pushes Molloway back into the cage.
Molloway is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Barnes to keep the fight standing.
Andrew Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hax Molloway.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Molloway darts in and clinches Barnes up against the cage.
Molloway with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes blocks an elbow strike.
Molloway jumps guard and drags Barnes to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Barnes is stalling in the full guard.
Molloway keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Molloway looking for subs off his back but Barnes has passed one foot through into half guard.
Barnes prevents Molloway from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Molloway blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnes.
Barnes is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Molloway wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Molloway is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Barnes is staying active.
Barnes controlling the action here.
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Molloway does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Molloway is trying to control but can't.
Molloway gets back to full guard.
Barnes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barnes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barnes has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Molloway to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Barnes is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Molloway pulls down on the head and he's put Barnes to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hax Molloway!
Hax Molloway tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Edmonds (ranked 1067 p4p, 1217 weight class) and Cedric Lancaster (ranked 144 p4p, 171 weight class). Edmonds kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Frankie Smith - Double Dutch Bus. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Edmonds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cedric Lancaster !
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lancaster showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Edmonds.
Edmonds bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Edmonds scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Edmonds throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lancaster on the side of the head.
Lancaster throws an overhand right that lands on Edmonds's shoulder, as Edmonds tries to avoid the shot.
Edmonds looks to land a combination but Lancaster avoids it well.
Edmonds connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lancaster 's hands.
Edmonds throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Lancaster counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds throws out a loose jab but Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Edmonds lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Edmonds misses the shot to the body.
Lancaster on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Edmonds looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
John Edmonds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edmonds with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Lancaster to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Edmonds darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Edmonds scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lancaster in his tracks.
Edmonds closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Edmonds lands in his opponent's guard.
Lancaster pulls Edmonds in to control the position.
Lancaster looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Edmonds wants to pass the guard but Lancaster is keeping the position.
Lancaster is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Edmonds manages to get to full guard.
Lancaster slips nicely 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!
Edmonds tries to roll over but Lancaster keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edmonds moves into full guard.
Edmonds being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edmonds pulls Lancaster in to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Edmonds looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Edmonds trying to keep a closed guard but Lancaster is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice shot by Edmonds.
Lancaster jabs Edmonds right on the nose. Edmonds blinks but takes it well.
Lancaster defending well as Edmonds loads up on a big left hand.
Lancaster looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lancaster 's coach down at Clark's Champion's was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lancaster 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big right from Edmonds misses.
Lancaster lands with a right hand.
Edmonds lands a head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Edmonds 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.
Edmonds takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lancaster throws a hook but Edmonds avoids it easily.
Edmonds throws a jab when Lancaster was well out of range.
Edmonds displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Edmonds wants to slow Lancaster down by chopping away at his legs.
Edmonds misses with a hook
and Lancaster counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Edmonds darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Edmonds throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lancaster doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Edmonds defending well as Lancaster loads up on a big left hand.
John Edmonds is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds connects with a crisp jab.
Edmonds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster .
Edmonds is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Edmonds shoots in but Lancaster avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Edmonds wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lancaster avoids the body shot from Edmonds.
Edmonds throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lancaster thows a left - swing and a miss!
Edmonds feinted with a counter takedown.
Edmonds misses with a wild body shot.
Edmonds is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lancaster can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from Edmonds. Lancaster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lancaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edmonds moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Edmonds misses with a hook.
Edmonds moves out of range of the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Edmonds, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edmonds staying out of range there.
Edmonds moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lancaster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Edmonds keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lancaster .
Edmonds went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Edmonds misses the shot to the body.
Lancaster lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A decent looking cross lands there for Edmonds.
Lancaster takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lancaster throws a jab but it's blocked by Edmonds.
Lancaster might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Edmonds throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lancaster is rocked!
Lancaster is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lancaster is still on wobbly legs! Can Edmonds finish him?
Lancaster walks straight into a right hand from Edmonds - that's dropped him! Edmonds jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Lancaster from any more punishment! Lancaster complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John Edmonds!
John Edmonds thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chad Repine (ranked 1716 p4p, 2173 weight class) and Aleksey Viktorov (ranked 182 p4p, 117 weight class). Viktorov has chosen Lyube - Davay Za as his entrance music. Aleksey Viktorov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chad Repine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aleksey Viktorov!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Repine misses the jab.
Repine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Viktorov.
The fighters circle momentarily. Repine darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jab, jab by Repine - just one landing.
Viktorov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Repine, pushing him back against the cage.
Viktorov tries to pull guard but Repine won't allow it.
Repine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Viktorov shoots in but no luck this time.
Repine swings for the body but Viktorov moves out of range.
Viktorov shoots in for a takedown but Repine shows good takedown defense.
Repine has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rickys House in the buildup to the fight.
Chad Repine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksey Viktorov.
Viktorov rushes Repine and presses him up against the cage.
Viktorov decides to pull guard.
Viktorov is looking for a triangle but Repine pushes his legs off easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Repine wants to stand and escape but instead Viktorov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Viktorov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Repine is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Repine has escaped and now he's on top!
Viktorov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viktorov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Repine wants to stand but Viktorov is controlling his posture from full guard.
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.
Viktorov has his foot on Repine's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Repine works his way back into a safe position though.
Viktorov controls Repine momentarily but Repine frees himself.
Viktorov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Viktorov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Hilo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Viktorov is on top in guard.
Viktorov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Viktorov trying to control the position from guard on top but Repine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viktorov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Viktorov drops back looking for a leg! Repine is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Repine manages to kick Viktorov off! Viktorov jumps back into Repine's guard.
Viktorov looking to pass the guard.
Repine keeping moving, preventing Viktorov from controlling successfully.
Repine knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Viktorov on the ground.
Viktorov stands and throws Repine's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Repine is not content to let Viktorov control the position.
Viktorov tries for a kimura but Repine is defending well.
Viktorov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Viktorov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksey Viktorov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Repine misses the jab.
Repine stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Repine throws a hook but Viktorov blocks it.
Viktorov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Viktorov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Viktorov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Repine smiles and moves away.
Repine throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Viktorov.
A cross from Repine lands.
Viktorov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Viktorov clinches up against the cage.
Repine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Repine scores with a punch to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Repine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Viktorov is looking to clinch.
Repine goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Viktorov is rocked!
Repine throws a hook but Viktorov avoids it easily.
Viktorov is still on wobbly legs! Can Repine finish him?
Repine circles away from the clinch attempt.
Viktorov seems to have recovered his senses.
Repine defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Viktorov.
Chad Repine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksey Viktorov.
Repine closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Viktorov out cold! Viktorov corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chad Repine!
Chad Repine seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Lesnar (ranked 1104 p4p, 2222 weight class) and Leopold Galute (ranked 48 p4p, 90 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 29 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leopold Galute!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galute looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lesnar swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Galute counters by moving into the clinch.
Lesnar misses with a punch to the body.
Galute is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lesnar to keep the fight standing.
Galute manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Galute utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lesnar is stalling in the full guard.
Lesnar postures up and lands a big shot to Galute's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Galute has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Lesnar is looking to defend but Galute has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Lesnar! Galute pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Lesnar taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Leopold Galute!
An out of breath and clearly excited Leopold Galute thanked HELLBENT for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Nolan (ranked 820 p4p, 1596 weight class) and Jerome Steel (ranked 34 p4p, 66 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Nolan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jerome Steel!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Steel misses
and Nolan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Steel gets a clinch.
Nolan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Steel has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Steel fails to land.
Steel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nolan backwards.
Steel presses Nolan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Steel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steel struggles to land a body shot inside as Nolan controls his hands.
Steel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nolan is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nolan takes a shot to the head.
Steel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nolan.
Steel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Steel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nolan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nolan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Steel scores with a nice right hand.
Steel looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Steel backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Nolan's temple! It sends Nolan violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Steel celebrates and the doctors try to help Nolan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Jerome Steel!
After winning the bout, Jerome Steel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yodsawan Sitsongrit (ranked 172 p4p, 452 weight class) and Tom Thomas (ranked 11 p4p, 26 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yodsawan Sitsongrit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 24 - 1, fighting out of London, Tom Thomas!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit fakes the leg kick and cracks Thomas in the body.
Sitsongrit has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sitsongrit throws the kick towards the body but Thomas avoids it.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit throws an off balance right hand
and Thomas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Thomas.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Thomas thuds his right hand into Sitsongrit's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Thomas looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Thomas connects with a crisp jab.
Thomas throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
A good leg kick by Thomas.
Sitsongrit motions for Thomas to come forward. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas throws a lazy uppercut
and Thomas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab lands there for Thomas.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit doesn't manage to clinch there - Thomas circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Sitsongrit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sitsongrit.
Thomas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Thomas's front leg but catches the back leg as Thomas tries to avoid it.
Sitsongrit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A jab from Thomas finds it's way through Sitsongrit's defenses.
A big left from Thomas misses.
Thomas ducks right into an uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Thomas.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Thomas.
Thomas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands a front kick.
Thomas avoids a kick to the body.
Despite the aggression on Thomas's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas moves out of range of the strikes.
Thomas misses with a looping right.
A lazy left from Thomas finds it's target.
Thomas throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Thomas misses.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Thomas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Thomas misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit lands with a shot to the body.
Thomas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thomas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thomas swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Thomas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sitsongrit jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thomas throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Thomas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sitsongrit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sitsongrit sets himself, and Thomas steps forward looking for the clinch! Sitsongrit avoids it this time.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thomas.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Thomas checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Thomas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sitsongrit.
Thomas throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Thomas looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Thomas misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit tried to counter with a leg kick but Thomas avoided it.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand right.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Thomas.
Thomas misses with a looping right.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thomas misses the jab.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Thomas misses the target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Thomas throws a poor cross that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a leg kick.
Thomas swinging wildly here.
Thomas loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Thomas wants to clinch.
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Thomas.
Thomas walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sitsongrit.
Thomas checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Thomas off balance momentarily.
Thomas digs a good hook to Sitsongrit's body.
Thomas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thomas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with an overhand left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Thomas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thomas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thomas misses with an uppercut.
Thomas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thomas swinging wildly here.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thomas is able to avoid easily.
Thomas lands with a shot to the body.
Thomas avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the nose.
Thomas lands a slapping body shot.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Thomas.
Sitsongrit is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thomas moves away.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Sitsongrit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas jabs Sitsongrit right on the nose. Sitsongrit blinks but takes it well.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch up but Thomas keeps it at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Thomas misses with a looping right.
Thomas thuds his shin into the meat of Sitsongrit's side.
Thomas swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Thomas blocks the body kick.
Thomas moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thomas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thomas cracks Sitsongrit with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thomas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Thomas.
Thomas jabs Sitsongrit right on the nose. Sitsongrit blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas misses with a double jab.
Sitsongrit avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit moves into range and clinches up with Thomas.
Thomas digs a right hand into Sitsongrit's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sitsongrit's gas tank.
Thomas stalling.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Thomas on the inside.
Thomas tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thomas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Thomas as the two fighters clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Thomas fails to land.
Thomas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Thomas on the inside.
Thomas looking to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thomas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit works on Thomas's body with a couple of short punches.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
Thomas tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thomas tries to stall but Sitsongrit uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thomas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thomas tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Thomas back against the cage.
Thomas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Thomas.
Tom Thomas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thomas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thomas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Thomas.
Thomas has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Thomas back against the cage.
Thomas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thomas misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Sitsongrit.
A hook to the body from Thomas.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Thomas avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Thomas blocks it.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand underneath Thomas's ribcage. Thomas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
Thomas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thomas dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Thomas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tom Thomas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Thomas avoids it.
Sitsongrit lands with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit with a nice cross.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit with a nice calf kick.
Thomas looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A head kick by Sitsongrit misses
and Thomas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sitsongrit thinking.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that misses.
Thomas tries to work over Sitsongrit's front leg with a kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Thomas throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch.
Thomas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit closes the distance but Thomas moves to the side
and Thomas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thomas throws a wild body kick that Sitsongrit sees coming a mile off.
Thomas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice strike.
Thomas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sitsongrit fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thomas, pushing him back against the cage.
Thomas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
Thomas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thomas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thomas working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas.
Sitsongrit is working Thomas over against the cage.
Thomas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas scores with a hook to the body.
Thomas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thomas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
Thomas tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thomas lands with a light punch inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Sitsongrit.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
Thomas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
Sitsongrit lands a hook that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thomas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit presses Thomas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thomas tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thomas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sitsongrit or not.
Thomas misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Thomas.
A body shot lands from Thomas.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit presses Thomas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thomas throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Thomas misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Thomas controls his hands.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Thomas controls the action.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Thomas is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Thomas lands a body punch.
Thomas working aggressively here.
Thomas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Thomas controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sitsongrit as Thomas tries to tie him up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thomas.
Thomas prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Thomas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sitsongrit or not.
Thomas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thomas.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thomas's elbow.
Thomas wants to stall.
Good body shot from Thomas.
Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch.
Thomas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Thomas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Thomas blocks a jab.
Thomas throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thomas checks it well.
Thomas lands a nice looking body shot.
A low kick from Sitsongrit misses
and Thomas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit lands a jab.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas misses with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Thomas. That one must have hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Thomas.
Thomas swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thomas's hands.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thomas scores with a jab. Sitsongrit acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thomas throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Thomas throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Thomas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thomas misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit misses with a left hand
and Thomas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thomas swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Thomas throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sitsongrit has Thomas up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Thomas misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thomas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thomas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thomas blocking some punches.
Thomas working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Thomas fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thomas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thomas misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from Sitsongrit.
Thomas misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thomas misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Thomas.
Thomas misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas presses Sitsongrit against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thomas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Thomas tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thomas tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Thomas back against the cage.
Thomas tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Thomas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thomas.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas.
Thomas misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Thomas fails to land.
Thomas working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Yodsawan Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Sitsongrit takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sitsongrit cracks Thomas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch but Thomas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sitsongrit dips to his left and cracks Thomas with an uppercut!
Thomas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sitsongrit is able to avoid easily.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Thomas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
A telegraphed right hand from Thomas misses the target.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Thomas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sitsongrit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sitsongrit is looking to land body kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Thomas throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas scores with a hook to the body. Sitsongrit takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Thomas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thomas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thomas swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Thomas throws a sloppy head kick and Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
Thomas misses with a jab to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thomas misses with an uppercut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sitsongrit. Thomas shrugs it off though.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit cracks Thomas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot by Thomas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Thomas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Thomas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thomas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thomas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Thomas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thomas blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Thomas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thomas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thomas misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thomass head.
Thomas throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thomas lands a body punch.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Thomas.
Thomas misses with a body punch.
Thomas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tom Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thomas throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Thomas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thomas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thomas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thomas cracks Sitsongrit with a nice body shot.
Thomas working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
A head punch on the inside from Thomas fails to land.
Thomas misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yodsawan Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sitsongrit 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 49:46
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 49:46
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yodsawan Sitsongrit!
Yodsawan Sitsongrit retains his bantamweight title!
Yodsawan Sitsongrit 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zeta Knox (ranked 133 p4p, 432 weight class) and Pittsburgh Steelers (ranked 6 p4p, 17 weight class). Knox comes to the cage accompanied by Five Finger Death Punch | Bad Company . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zeta Knox!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pittsburgh Steelers!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Steelers.
Steelers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Knox at a distance.
Knox throws a hook but Steelers blocks it.
Knox tries to clinch up but Steelers circles away and keeps his distance.
Knox misses with a looping right.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Steelers is out of range.
Steelers connects with a solid leg kick.
Knox misses with an uppercut
and Steelers counters with a one-two to the body.
A head kick misses from Steelers.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Steelers! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Pittsburgh Steelers!
Pittsburgh Steelers is the new super heavyweight champion!
Pittsburgh Steelers bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Zeta Knox spoke after the fight, saying 'If you haven't lost in this
sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet. (Matt Hughes) '.
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