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OFK 80 - Reilly vs Zaire PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rocco Damato (ranked 4097 p4p, 3653 weight class) and Sho Pereyra (ranked 364 p4p, 334 weight class). Damato comes to the cage accompanied by Thunderstruck. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150
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155
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rocco Damato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sho Pereyra!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Damato fails with the takedown.
Pereyra with the counter takedown but Damato avoids it easily.
Pereyra throws a series of punches but Damato avoids them all with ease.
Pereyra swats away the attempt to clinch by Damato.
Pereyra connects with an inside leg kick.
Damato closes the distance and clinches.
Damato tightens his grip and picks Pereyra up, before dumping him to the ground. Pereyra manages to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pereyra keeping moving, preventing Damato from controlling successfully.
Pereyra is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereyra manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Damato manages to get himself to full guard.
Pereyra tries to free his leg and advance position but Damato is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damato keeping moving, preventing Pereyra from controlling successfully.
Damato looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pereyra is one step ahead there.
Pereyra trying to control but Damato is working from the bottom.
Pereyra looking to pass the guard.
Pereyra trying to control but Damato is working from the bottom.
Pereyra sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Damato's guard.
Damato tries to get to full guard but Pereyra has control of the leg.
Damato looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pereyra is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Damato has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pereyra is looking for a kimura here.
Damato wants to get back to his feet.
Pereyra lands strikes from half guard.
Damato is refusing to be controlled, as Pereyra sits in half guard.
Damato looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pereyra sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Damato defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereyra postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Damato to stand up.
Damato gets tackled into the cage by Pereyra. Pereyra maintains the clinch.
Pereyra is working Damato over against the cage.
Pereyra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pereyra misses with a body punch.
Pereyra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pereyra slows down the pace here.
Damato tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pereyra smiles and moves away.
Damato looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pereyra is fending him off so far but Damato persists. Nope, Pereyra circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocco Damato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Damato tries to keep at a distance but Pereyra has taken the fight into the clinch.
Damato is struggling to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereyra wants a takedown.
Damato breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pereyra chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Damato can pounce on him.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Damato wants a takedown.
Pereyra can't find room to land a body shot as Damato controls the action.
Pereyra misses with the head strike.
Pereyra throws a punch but it's blocked by Damato.
Damato throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pereyra has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Damato uses from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pereyra keeping moving, preventing Damato from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pereyra keeping full guard, as Damato tries to pass.
Pereyra lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sho Pereyra dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Damato throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Damato looks to land a body kick but Pereyra moved away.
Damato throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pereyra looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Damato is fending him off so far but Pereyra persists. Nope, Damato circles away and we're back to standing.
Damato darts in looking for a takedown but Pereyra gets double underhooks and turns Damato into the cage.
Pereyra tries to throw a body punch but Damato avoids it by throwing Pereyra back against the cage.
Pereyra changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Damato fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Damato scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pereyra misses with a low kick.
Damato throws a leg kick but Pereyra moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Damato. Those never looked like landing.
Pereyra misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pereyra closes the distance and clinches.
Damato blocks a body shot from Pereyra.
Damato misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereyra scores with a hook to the body.
Damato looking for a takedown.
Damato tries to stall but Pereyra uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Good body shot from Damato.
Pereyra is looking for a takedown.
Rocco Damato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sho Pereyra.
Pereyra lands a shoulder strike.
Pereyra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Damato's elbow.
Damato jumps guard but Pereyra turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pereyra has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Damato is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pereyra pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Damato jumps guard but Pereyra stands there with Damato around his waist. Damato gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pereyra misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pereyra pushes Damato back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Damato wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Damato is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pereyra to keep the fight standing.
Pereyra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Damato tries to pull guard but Pereyra holds him up against the cage and eventually Damato drops back down to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereyra tries to throw a body punch but Damato avoids it by throwing Pereyra back against the cage.
Damato jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pereyra walks away with a smile on his face. Damato gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pereyra on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Damato. Damato obviously looking to wear him down.
Pereyra clinches with his opponent.
Damato is trying to push Pereyra away but Pereyra has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pereyra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pereyra manages to break the clinch.
Damato lands with a nice combination. Pereyra backs away looking to recover.
Rocco Damato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pereyra lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Damato on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pereyra. Pereyra obviously looking to wear him down.
Good leg kick by Pereyra.
Pereyra throws a body punch but Damato moves out of range.
Damato dives in for a single leg takedown but Pereyra sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Damato wants to get back to striking at distance but Pereyra won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereyra lands a shot to the body.
Pereyra lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pereyra.
Pereyra has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Damato after a bit of a struggle.
Pereyra blocks a body shot from Damato.
Pereyra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Damato tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pereyra manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pereyra darts in and clinches Damato up against the cage.
Damato misses with some punches.
Pereyra lands a nice elbow.
Pereyra stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Good body shot from Pereyra.
Damato wants to break free but Pereyra has control.
Pereyra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pereyra lands a high kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damato tries to clinch up.
Damato is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pereyra scores with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pereyra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Damato is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Damato lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pereyra circles away quickly and effectively.
Damato tries to clinch up.
Pereyra tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pereyra cracks Damato with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Damato closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Pereyra misses with a body shot.
Damato throws a series of punches but Pereyra moves out of range.
Pereyra works over Damato's head and body with a nice combination.
Damato misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pereyra drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Damato defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sho Pereyra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Pereyra looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Damato looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Damato connects with an inside leg kick.
No luck for Damato with that takedown attempt.
Damato throws a leg kick but Pereyra sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pereyra has closed the distance and engaged Damato in a clinch.
Damato turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Pereyra throws Damato to one side and escapes!
Rocco Damato is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pereyra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pereyra drives through and clinches with Damato against the cage.
Pereyra is trying to pull guard but Damato turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pereyra lands an elbow inside that Damato shrugs off.
Damato tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pereyra just stands there and leans against the cage.
Damato can't find room to land a body shot as Pereyra controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereyra lands a nice elbow.
Damato manages to pull guard.
Damato will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Pereyra advances position into side control!
Pereyra taking a breather here.
Pereyra tries to advance to mount but can't.
Pereyra is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Damato knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pereyra lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damato is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sho Pereyra has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pereyra tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Damato gets back to half guard.
Pereyra lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pereyra is trying to control the action in half guard but Damato is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damato has hold of Pereyra's hands but Pereyra slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pereyra wants to lay and pray for a moment but Damato keeps working.
Pereyra lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Damato flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Pereyra passes the guard and advances to mount!
Damato's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereyra is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Damato working to try and regain half guard.
Pereyra looking to control but Damato is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Damato is trying to escape the mount.
Sho Pereyra is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Damato tries to hold on but Pereyra postures up.
Pereyra tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rocco Damato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Let's hope that Pereyra has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sho Pereyra comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pereyra has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sho Pereyra!
As Sho Pereyra got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I couldn't do this without my team. Thanks Big Chief Nutrition. Thank you God. Thank you fans. See you all next time.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Danny Raggazza (ranked 2966 p4p, 3912 weight class) and Doko Dokov (ranked 401 p4p, 495 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Danny Raggazza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Doko Dokov!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dokov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Raggazza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dokov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Raggazza sprawls well. Raggazza wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dokov gets slowly back to his feet.
Dokov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dokov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Raggazza's guard.
Raggazza definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dokov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dokov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Raggazza's guard.
Raggazza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dokov is aware though and is defending well.
Raggazza is trying to control the position from the bottom.
My spies in 3Band MMA inform me that Dokov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dokov scoring with some ground and pound.
Dokov stands up and waves to Raggazza to follow him.
Dokov doesn't manage to clinch there - Raggazza circles away.
Raggazza feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dokov throws a right and a left that Raggazza avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dokov wants to clinch
letting Raggazza counter with a right hand.
Dokov misses with a double jab
and Raggazza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 It looks like Doko Dokov has been cut.
Doko Dokov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dokov doesn't manage to clinch there - Raggazza circles away.
Dokov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Raggazza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dokov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dokov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Raggazza moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Raggazza tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dokov is able to avoid easily.
Dokov doesn't manage to clinch there - Raggazza circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dokov tries to close the distance and clinch but Raggazza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Raggazza lands a body shot.
Dokov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Raggazza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dokov closes the distance and clinches.
Raggazza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dokov gets control of Raggazza's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dokov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dokov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Raggazza.
Raggazza trying to control but Dokov is working from the bottom.
Raggazza works over Dokov with some ground and pound from guard.
Dokov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dokov striking off his back but it's not causing Raggazza any problems.
Dokov wants to get back to his feet but Raggazza is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dokov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Raggazza's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raggazza working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dokov.
Raggazza bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dokov's guard.
Raggazza working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dokov's head.
Raggazza cracks Dokov with a solid left hand.
Raggazza lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Raggazza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dokov is keeping the position for now.
Dokov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dokov is trying to control the position but Raggazza postures up.
Raggazza thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Raggazza lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dokov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Raggazza is one step ahead there.
Dokov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dokov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raggazza working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raggazza is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Raggazza avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Raggazza working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dokov's head.
Raggazza throws a big elbow that misses.
Raggazza lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dokov pushes Raggazza off and scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dokov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Raggazza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dokov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Raggazza appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dokov misses with a wild combination.
Dokov looks to clinch
and Raggazza counters with a nice uppercut.
Raggazza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dokov moves away.
Dokov throws a counter combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Raggazza dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Doko Dokov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Raggazza tries to score with a low kick but Dokov moves his leg out of the way.
Dokov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Raggazza fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dokov.
Dokov forces Raggazza back against the cage and clinches.
Raggazza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raggazza tries to throw a body punch but Dokov avoids it by throwing Raggazza back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raggazza.
A head punch on the inside from Raggazza fails to land.
Raggazza can't find room to land a body shot as Dokov controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dokov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raggazza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dokov's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raggazza.
Raggazza misses with a punch on the inside.
Raggazza throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Raggazza tries to throw a body punch but Dokov avoids it by throwing Raggazza back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dokov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raggazza struggles to land a body shot inside as Dokov controls his hands.
Dokov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Raggazza lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Raggazza misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raggazza lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Raggazza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dokov's elbow.
Raggazza throws a punch but it's blocked by Dokov.
A head punch on the inside from Dokov fails to land.
Raggazza throws a punch but it's blocked by Dokov.
Raggazza has a couple of punches blocked by Dokov.
Raggazza struggles to land a body shot inside as Dokov controls his hands.
Raggazza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raggazza tries to work over Dokov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raggazza misses with a body punch.
Raggazza gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Dokov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dokov trying to stall but Raggazza improves his position.
Dokov lands with a right to the head.
Dokov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dokov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dokov looks to clinch
and Raggazza counters with a nice body shot.
Raggazza keeps the fight on the outside.
Raggazza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dokov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Raggazza keeps the fight on the outside.
Dokov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Raggazza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dokov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Raggazza counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raggazza's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dokov under the eye.
Dokov misses with a takedown attempt
and Raggazza counters with a nice uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dokov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A punch combination from Dokov misses.
Raggazza rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dokov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dokov doesn't manage to clinch there - Raggazza circles away.
Raggazza misses with a low kick as Dokov jumps back.
Dokov rushes Raggazza and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Raggazza gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Raggazza seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raggazza thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dokov taking some punishment here, with Raggazza in his half guard.
Raggazza is looking for a kimura but Dokov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Raggazza to get the leverage.
Raggazza lands with a punch from half guard.
Raggazza lands with a punch from half guard.
Raggazza not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Raggazza lands a nice short elbow.
Dokov wants to get back to full guard.
Dokov wants to get back to his feet.
Dokov trying to control from the bottom.
Dokov punching from the bottom.
Raggazza sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dokov defending well though.
Raggazza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dokov can do to turn this around?
Raggazza prevents Dokov from improving his position.
Dokov is trying to stand back up but Raggazza is controlling him
Dokov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Raggazza is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dokov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dokov is trying to stand back up but Raggazza is controlling him
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Raggazza dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Doko Dokov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Raggazza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dokov lands with a short shot to the head.
Raggazza has a couple of punches blocked by Dokov.
Raggazza misses with a punch to the body.
Dokov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dokov blocks a body shot from Raggazza.
Dokov blocks a body shot from Raggazza.
Doko Dokov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Raggazza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raggazza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dokov's elbow.
Dokov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raggazza lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Raggazza throws a punch but it's blocked by Dokov.
Raggazza misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raggazza throws a head punch that misses.
Raggazza struggles to land a body shot inside as Dokov controls his hands.
Raggazza lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dokov backwards.
Raggazza has a couple of punches blocked by Dokov.
Dokov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Raggazza struggles to land a body shot inside as Dokov controls his hands.
Raggazza lands a body shot in the clinch.
Raggazza scores with a shoulder strike.
Raggazza working aggressively here.
Dokov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Raggazza pushes Dokov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Raggazza struggles to land a body shot inside as Dokov controls his hands.
Raggazza tries to throw a body punch but Dokov avoids it by throwing Raggazza back against the cage.
Raggazza swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raggazza misses with a punch on the inside.
Dokov lands a right hand.
Raggazza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raggazza misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dokov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Raggazza up against the cage.
Raggazza misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dokov blocks a body shot from Raggazza.
Raggazza lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raggazza struggles to land a body shot inside as Dokov controls his hands.
Raggazza misses with the head strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dokov.
Raggazza tries to work over Dokov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raggazza misses with a body punch.
Doko Dokov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raggazza struggles to land a body shot inside as Dokov controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raggazza creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Raggazza gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Raggazza looking to pass the guard.
Dokov kicks Raggazza off and gets to his feet.
Dokov throws a nice looking combination but Raggazza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Danny Raggazza is winning the standup battle so far.
Raggazza misses with an uppercut. Dokov saw that one coming.
Dokov clinches with his opponent.
Nice body punch from Raggazza.
Dokov stalling in the clinch but Raggazza improves position.
Raggazza tries a body shot but Dokov blocks it.
Raggazza prevents Dokov from breaking the clinch.
Raggazza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raggazza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dokov's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raggazza tries to throw a body punch but Dokov avoids it by throwing Raggazza back against the cage.
Raggazza misses with a punch to the body.
Dokov blocking some punches.
Raggazza softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dokov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Raggazza clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Raggazza tries to escape but Dokov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dokov gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Dokov gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Dokov scores with strikes from the back.
I really don't envy Raggazza right now.
Dokov working for the choke.
Dokov doesn't have the hooks in and Raggazza manages to turn into his guard.
Raggazza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Danny Raggazza.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Raggazza, 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Raggazza!
Danny Raggazza bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gothic Line (ranked 2020 p4p, 6500 weight class) and Oscar Meyer (ranked 233 p4p, 614 weight class). Line's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, For Heavy Metal we will die!. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gothic Line!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Meyer!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meyer moves in looking to clinch but Line pushes him off.
Meyer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Meyer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Line's waist but Line gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Meyer off to one side.
As Meyer backs away, Line returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Meyer takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Oscar Meyer has been cut.
Line plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Meyer to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Meyer just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gothic Line!
Gothic Line was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricki Suckerpunch (ranked 2195 p4p, 2750 weight class) and Demolition Ax (ranked 251 p4p, 319 weight class). The key to victory for Ricki Suckerpunch has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 45 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ricki Suckerpunch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Demolition Ax!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ax is defended easily by Suckerpunch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Suckerpunch.
Ax closes this distance looking for a takedown but Suckerpunch circles away.
Suckerpunch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ax shoots in but no luck this time.
Ricki Suckerpunch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demolition Ax.
Suckerpunch has managed to clinch.
Suckerpunch lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
It looks like Demolition Ax has been cut.
Ax tries to pull guard but Suckerpunch holds him up against the cage and eventually Ax drops back down to his feet.
Ax jumps guard but Suckerpunch stands there with Ax around his waist. Ax gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suckerpunch lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ax backwards.
Ax tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Suckerpunch throws a head punch that misses.
Suckerpunch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suckerpunch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Suckerpunch fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ax, pushing him back against the cage.
Suckerpunch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Suckerpunch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ax scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suckerpunch taking some punishment here, with Ax in his half guard.
Ax throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've been hearing good reports from Suckerpunch's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ax thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
My spies in The Power Plant inform me that Ax has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ax throwing shots but Suckerpunch is blocking nicely.
Ax looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ax is looking for a kimura here.
Suckerpunch on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Suckerpunch tries to get out of the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ax connects with a nice short shot to Suckerpunch's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Ax is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Suckerpunch defends it well.
Ax working the head and body with strikes.
Ax scores with a big shot! Suckerpunch's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Suckerpunch! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demolition Ax!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simon Hedegaard (ranked 1355 p4p, 4986 weight class) and Premysl Otakar Jr (ranked 198 p4p, 627 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simon Hedegaard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Premysl Otakar Jr!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hedegaard fails to land the takedown.
Hedegaard looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Otakar Jr darts in looking for a takedown but Hedegaard gets double underhooks and turns Otakar Jr into the cage.
Otakar Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hedegaard.
Otakar Jr throws a solid leg kick but Hedegaard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Otakar Jr.
A low kick from Otakar Jr misses
and Hedegaard counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Otakar Jr looks like he's trying to stand up.
Otakar Jr has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Hedegaard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hedegaard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hedegaard trying to control the pace.
Otakar Jr wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedegaard looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Otakar Jr with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hedegaard looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hedegaard takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hedegaard is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hedegaard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hedegaard wants to free his trapped foot but Otakar Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hedegaard keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hedegaard throwing shots but Otakar Jr is blocking nicely.
Hedegaard is trying to work for a kimura but Otakar Jr is defending well.
Hedegaard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Otakar Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hedegaard.
Hedegaard is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otakar Jr is trying to stand up here but Hedegaard is controlling him well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hedegaard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hedegaard moves into full mount! Otakar Jr won't be happy about that!
Hedegaard landing punches.
Hedegaard is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Otakar Jr has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hedegaard is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Otakar Jr is surviving well by controlling Hedegaard's body position as best he can.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hedegaard cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hedegaard lands a nice shot to the head.
 Otakar Jr is rocked!
Hedegaard trying to control but Otakar Jr is having none of it.
Otakar Jr is still in real trouble! Can Hedegaard finish him?
Hedegaard is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Otakar Jr can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Otakar Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hedegaard postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Otakar Jr in real trouble here! The ref calls for Otakar Jr to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Hedegaard!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Drizzt Do Urden (ranked 1203 p4p, 3524 weight class) and John Brown (ranked 180 p4p, 446 weight class). Brown comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Some Bodies Gonna Get It kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drizzt Do Urden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 42 - 52 - 5, fighting out of Hilo, John Brown!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Do Urden smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like John Brown has been cut.
Brown throws a head kick but Do Urden moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Do Urden, as that shot connected.
Brown misses with a hook to the body
and Do Urden counters with a right hand to the body.
Do Urden just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Do Urden seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Do Urden throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
Brown wants to counter with a clinch but Do Urden pushes him away.
Brown scores with a jab. Do Urden acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Do Urden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A left lands for Do Urden.
Do Urden blocks a leg kick.
Brown doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Do Urden scores with a nice strike.
Brown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Do Urden cracks Brown with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Brown looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Do Urden finish him?
Brown is rocked!
Brown has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Do Urden thuds a left hand into Brown's body.
Brown is still on wobbly legs! Can Do Urden finish him?
Brown looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Do Urden closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Brown out cold! Brown corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Drizzt Do Urden!
Drizzt Do Urden very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
John Brown spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry Everyone, But This My Last Fight. My Age Can’t Handle No More. '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Horace Cuba (ranked 1080 p4p, 1243 weight class) and Art Vincent Dela Cruz (ranked 128 p4p, 152 weight class). Dela Cruz has chosen This is the Moment as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Horace Cuba is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Horace Cuba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Art Vincent Dela Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dela Cruz lands a really nice looking cross but Cuba seems unphased.
 It looks like Horace Cuba has been cut.
Dela Cruz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cuba counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cuba.
Cuba comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Art Vincent Dela Cruz has been cut.
Cuba taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dela Cruz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dela Cruz takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Cuba.
Cuba lands a nice elbow.
Dela Cruz is looking for a takedown.
Dela Cruz can't get the takedown.
Horace Cuba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Art Vincent Dela Cruz.
Cuba comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cuba lands a nice elbow.
Dela Cruz takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dela Cruz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cuba avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cuba lands a nice elbow.
Cuba lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cuba comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The referee calls for Cuba to work.
Dela Cruz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cuba pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Cruz misses with a looping right.
Cuba closes the distance and clinches.
Cuba lands a nice elbow.
Cuba stalling the fight.
Cuba leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cuba's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Dela Cruz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cuba is defending well.
Dela Cruz wants a takedown but no success here.
Cuba lands a nice elbow.
Dela Cruz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cuba lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuba lands an elbow inside that Dela Cruz shrugs off.
Cuba lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cuba lands an elbow just above Dela Cruz 's eye.
That has opened up Art Vincent Dela Cruz's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cuba.
Cuba creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dela Cruz's defenses.
Cuba avoiding damage.
Dela Cruz wants to take the fight to the mat but Cuba manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cuba lands a damaging elbow.
Dela Cruz wants to take the fight to the mat but Cuba manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dela Cruz is working for takedown but Cuba is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cuba gets underhooks to prevent Dela Cruz's takedown attempt.
Cuba prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dela Cruz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cuba is defending well.
Dela Cruz looks winded!
Dela Cruz takes an elbow to the temple.
Dela Cruz is looking for a takedown.
Cuba leaning against his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuba prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cuba scores with a shot to the side of Dela Cruz's head.
Dela Cruz takes an elbow to the temple.
Cuba is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cuba gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The cut above Art Vincent Dela Cruz's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cuba gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Cuba.
Cuba lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cuba gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cuba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cuba lands a vicious elbow to the side of Dela Cruz's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Cuba tries to finish him with strikes but Dela Cruz still seems able to defend himself so Cuba steps back and lets Dela Cruz get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.
Dela Cruz is rocked!
Cuba looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dela Cruz throws the left hand but Cuba avoids the punch easily.
Dela Cruz is still on wobbly legs! Can Cuba finish him?
Cuba getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cuba moves out of range of the strikes.
Dela Cruz seems to have recovered his senses.
Horace Cuba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dela Cruz looks to land a combination but Cuba avoids it well.
Cuba tries to counter by clinching up but Dela Cruz breaks away and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz's corner calls for a 1-2. Dela Cruz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cuba fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed right hand from Dela Cruz misses the target.
Cuba throws a series of strikes that have Dela Cruz backpedaling.
Cuba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dela Cruz loads up on a big right hand but Cuba slips the punch.
Dela Cruz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cuba throws a series of punches but Dela Cruz moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cuba, as that shot connected.
Dela Cruz misses with a double jab
and Cuba counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Horace Cuba dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cuba throws a lazy right hand but Dela Cruz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dela Cruz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cuba was well out of range. Poor timing from Dela Cruz.
Cuba misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Dela Cruz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dela Cruz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cuba tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dela Cruz manages to circle out of the way.
Dela Cruz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuba looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dela Cruz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dela Cruz looks to land a left hand but Cuba moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Dela Cruz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuba throws a jab but it's blocked by Dela Cruz.
Cuba has closed the distance and engaged Dela Cruz in a clinch.
Dela Cruz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cuba gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dela Cruz takes an elbow to the temple.
Cuba lands an elbow inside that Dela Cruz shrugs off.
Dela Cruz takes an elbow to the temple.
Cuba lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dela Cruz backwards.
Dela Cruz wants to take the fight to the mat but Cuba manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cuba lands an elbow inside.
Art Vincent Dela Cruz's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Cuba gets through Dela Cruz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cuba works on Dela Cruz's body with a couple of short punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cuba's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Horace Cuba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Art Vincent Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz blocks a body shot from Cuba.
Cuba creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dela Cruz's defenses.
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!
Cuba lands an elbow inside that Dela Cruz shrugs off.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Art Vincent Dela Cruz's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Horace Cuba!
A very excited looking Horace Cuba made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cesare Tiramanti (ranked 748 p4p, 1816 weight class) and Ricardo Pfeifer (ranked 114 p4p, 248 weight class). Pfeifer has chosen Trooper by Iron Maiden as his entrance music. Cesare Tiramanti has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cesare Tiramanti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 12 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ricardo Pfeifer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pfeifer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pfeifer! But no joy.
We've been hearing reports that Tiramanti has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tiramanti avoids the head kick by Pfeifer.
Pfeifer tries to close the distance and clinch but Tiramanti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tiramanti throws a right hand that Pfeifer ducks under and follows up with a left that Pfeifer also avoids with ease.
Pfeifer keeps Tiramanti at a distance using the push kick.
Tiramanti shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tiramanti ducks under a wild hook from Pfeifer.
Tiramanti misses the shot to the body.
Cesare Tiramanti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiramanti misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiramanti misses with a jab to the body
and Pfeifer counters with a body kick that stops Tiramanti in his tracks momentarily.
Tiramanti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pfeifer counters with a nice leg kick.
Tiramanti takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tiramanti checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pfeifer misses with a looping left.
Tiramanti misses with a wild combination.
Tiramanti lands a jab-cross combination.
Pfeifer misses with a straight left.
Pfeifer looks to throw the jab but Tiramanti is out of range.
As Pfeifer tries to get set, Tiramanti tries to push him back and clinch up but Pfeifer manages to avoid the attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Pfeifer blocks the leg kick.
Pfeifer throws out a counter right but Tiramanti avoids it with no problem.
Tiramanti will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tiramanti throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pfeifer.
Pfeifer avoids the body shot from Tiramanti.
Pfeifer lands with an uppercut that bounces Tiramanti off the cage and back into range.
Tiramanti throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pfeifer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pfeifer throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pfeifer darts in and clinches Tiramanti up against the cage.
A short right from Pfeifer on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tiramanti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tiramanti breaks the clinch.
Tiramanti lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tiramanti works over Pfeifer's head and body with a nice combination.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pfeifer.
Pfeifer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pfeifer throws out a loose jab but Tiramanti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pfeifer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pfeifer goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pfeifer throws a lazy right hand but Tiramanti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tiramanti is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pfeifer.
Nice defenses there by Tiramanti.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiramanti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pfeifer circles away quickly and effectively.
Tiramanti closes the distance and pushes Pfeifer back into the cage.
Tiramanti is trying to push Pfeifer away but Pfeifer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tiramanti is trying to break the clinch but Pfeifer is controlling him.
Pfeifer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pfeifer pushes Tiramanti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tiramanti looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pfeifer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tiramanti backwards.
Tiramanti breaks from the clinch.
Pfeifer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pfeifer lands a jab.
Tiramanti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tiramanti there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tiramanti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tiramanti misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pfeifer throws a jab when Tiramanti was well out of range.
Tiramanti misses with a few strikes there.
Tiramanti throws a hook to the side of Pfeifer's head but Pfeifer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pfeifer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pfeifer pushes Tiramanti away with a front kick.
Tiramanti slips under a jab.
Pfeifer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pfeifer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pfeifer throws out a leg kick but Tiramanti moves out of range and Pfeifer only half commits.
Pfeifer misses with a looping left.
As Pfeifer tries to get set, Tiramanti tries to push him back and clinch up but Pfeifer manages to avoid the attempt.
Tiramanti misses with a jab to the body
and Pfeifer counters with a nice leg kick.
Tiramanti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tiramanti throws a series of punches but Pfeifer avoids them all with ease.
Tiramanti misses with a two punch combination.
Tiramanti lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tiramanti throws a lazy uppercut
and Pfeifer counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Pfeifer 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.
Pfeifer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A cross from Tiramanti lands.
Tiramanti misses with a double jab.
Pfeifer lands a glancing blow to the side of Tiramanti's head.
Pfeifer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tiramanti is looking to counter the offense by Pfeifer and move into the clinch.
Tiramanti misses with a combination
and Pfeifer counters with a nice uppercut.
Tiramanti throws a right hand that Pfeifer ducks under and follows up with a left that Pfeifer also avoids with ease.
Pfeifer cracks Tiramanti with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pfeifer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A punch lands to the side of Tiramanti 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tiramanti throws a series of punches but Pfeifer avoids them all with ease.
Pfeifer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left lands for Pfeifer.
 Tiramanti is rocked!
Pfeifer with the inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiramanti is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oh Tiramanti is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tiramanti walks straight into a right hand from Pfeifer - that's dropped him! Pfeifer jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Tiramanti from any more punishment! Tiramanti 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 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ricardo Pfeifer!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Cusumano (ranked 1134 p4p, 905 weight class) and Konichiwa Jempsa (ranked 167 p4p, 140 weight class). Cusumano comes to the cage accompanied by Gamefire. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Cusumano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Konichiwa Jempsa!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jempsa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cusumano defends it nicely.
Cusumano stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cusumano wants it to stay on the feet.
Jempsa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cusumano!
Cusumano is trying to get back to half guard.
Cusumano wants to get back to his feet.
Cusumano trying his best to control but Jempsa has mounted him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cusumano is squirming around, avoiding Jempsa's attempts to control the action.
Jempsa misses with a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jempsa looking to control but Cusumano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jempsa with a couple of short strikes.
Jempsa working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jempsa throwing strikes here but Cusumano is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Cusumano is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jempsa wants to control the pace but Cusumano is squirming around nicely.
Jempsa pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jempsa controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jempsa cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jempsa breaks from Cusumano's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jempsa avoids the attempt from Cusumano to control.
Jempsa controlling from mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Jempsa there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jempsa sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Jempsa controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cusumano tries to hold on but Jempsa pushes him away.
Jempsa connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jempsa is landing with some decent strikes but Cusumano is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jempsa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cusumano is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jempsa throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Cusumano is squirming around, avoiding Jempsa's attempts to control the action.
Jempsa throws a wild left hand from mount and Cusumano manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jempsa is stalling here. Cusumano is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jempsa seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cusumano has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Jempsa tries to bench press Cusumano off him but Cusumano keeps the position.
Cusumano stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Jempsa just misses with a punch to the body.
Cusumano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cusumano but Cusumano pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Steve Cusumano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konichiwa Jempsa.
Jempsa shoots in and drives through. Cusumano sprawls well.
Cusumano throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cusumano tries to clinch up but Jempsa circles away and keeps his distance.
Cusumano stuffs the takedown attempt from Jempsa. Jempsa gets slowly back to his feet.
Steve Cusumano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cusumano moves in looking to clinch but Jempsa pushes him off.
Cusumano looks to land a combination but Jempsa avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Konichiwa Jempsa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jempsa misses with a two punch combination.
Cusumano lands a nice hook to Jempsa's body. Jempsa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jempsa darts in looking for a takedown but Cusumano gets double underhooks and turns Jempsa into the cage.
Jempsa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jempsa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cusumano circles away.
Cusumano tries to clinch but Jempsa is having none of it.
Nice takedown defense from Cusumano. No joy for Jempsa on that attempt.
Steve Cusumano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konichiwa Jempsa.
Jempsa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cusumano is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jempsa scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jempsa prevents Cusumano from improving his position.
Jempsa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cusumano blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jempsa.
Konichiwa Jempsa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jempsa is trying to control. Cusumano wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cusumano has his hands clasped together around Jempsa's back. He's all about the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cusumano trying to hold on to Jempsa's head to control him but Jempsa postures up.
Jempsa works his foot free and advances to mount.
Cusumano is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jempsa working the ground and pound effectively.
Cusumano trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jempsa trying to control but Cusumano is having none of it.
Jempsa throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Cusumano wants to try and get back to his feet.
Jempsa throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Cusumano because Jempsa loaded up on that one.
Jempsa controlling the pace for now.
Cusumano is in a horrible position here. Jempsa smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cusumano wants to hold on but Jempsa pushes him away.
Cusumano working to try and regain half guard.
Jempsa with good strikes from the mount here!
Jempsa landing shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cusumano is trying desperately to improve position.
Jempsa punching from mount but Cusumano doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Cusumano is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jempsa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cusumano is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jempsa cracks Cusumano with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Cusumano holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jempsa tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Jempsa throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Jempsa lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Cusumano wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jempsa.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cusumano sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Konichiwa Jempsa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jempsa shoots in looking for a takedown. Cusumano tries to sprawl out of it but Jempsa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cusumano manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cusumano swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cusumano tries to clinch but Jempsa moves away
and Cusumano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cusumano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jempsa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cusumano defends it nicely.
A big left from Cusumano misses.
Cusumano throws a big shot that misses.
Jempsa misses with a takedown attempt - Cusumano sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Steve Cusumano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konichiwa Jempsa.
Cusumano misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jempsa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cusumano was covering up waiting for the punch and Jempsa finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jempsa stops Cusumano from standing up.
Cusumano seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cusumano keeping moving, preventing Jempsa from controlling successfully.
Jempsa works over Cusumano with some ground and pound from guard.
Cusumano keeping moving, preventing Jempsa from controlling successfully.
Jempsa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cusumano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jempsa postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's two 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.
Cusumano wants to stand but Jempsa is controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cusumano throws a right hand that Jempsa ducks under and follows up with a left that Jempsa also avoids with ease.
Cusumano tries to clinch there but Jempsa circles away.
Jempsa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jempsa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cusumano slaps away a takedown attempt from Jempsa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cusumano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jempsa moves away.
Jempsa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cusumano throws a low kick but Jempsa moves out of range easily.
Jempsa cracks a nice hook into Cusumano's ribs.
Jempsa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cusumano is fending him off so far but Jempsa persists. Nope, Cusumano circles away and we're back to standing.
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown but Cusumano shows good takedown defense.
Cusumano tries to clinch but Jempsa moves out of range.
Cusumano stuffs the takedown attempt from Jempsa. Jempsa gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jempsa misses with a two punch combination.
Jempsa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cusumano is fending him off so far but Jempsa persists. Nope, Cusumano circles away and we're back to standing.
Jempsa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cusumano tries to clinch there but Jempsa circles away.
Cusumano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jempsa slips a jab and a cross from Cusumano.
Steve Cusumano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jempsa shoots in looking for a takedown but Cusumano manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jempsa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cusumano is looking to wear down Jempsa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jempsa scores with a takedown into Cusumano's guard.
Cusumano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cusumano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jempsa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jempsa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jempsa postures up in Cusumano's guard and throws a big left but Cusumano blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jempsa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cusumano manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jempsa has Cusumano in his guard.
Jempsa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cusumano gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Steve Cusumano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jempsa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cusumano tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jempsa counters with a shoot takedown. Cusumano fights it but they end up in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jempsa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Konichiwa Jempsa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jempsa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cusumano's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Konichiwa Jempsa.
I've got Jempsa winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konichiwa Jempsa!
After winning the bout, Konichiwa Jempsa 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between John C Reilly (ranked 96 p4p, 1012 weight class) and Abdullah Zaire (ranked 14 p4p, 142 weight class). Reilly comes into the arena with John C. Reilly Funniest Moments blaring out of the sound system. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John C Reilly!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abdullah Zaire!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaire throws a body kick that misses.
Reilly ducks under a wild hook from Zaire.
Zaire throws a lazy right hand but Reilly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zaire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reilly.
Zaire connects with a leg kick.
Reilly lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Reilly changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Zaire checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Reilly has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Razor Sharp Training Systems in the buildup to the fight.
Reilly avoids the head kick by Zaire.
Zaire fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reilly has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reilly walks into a left hand.
Zaire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zaire misses with a body shot.
Reilly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaire was well out of range. Poor timing from Reilly.
Reilly scores with a sloppy right hand. Zaire should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaire checks a leg kick.
Reilly jabs Zaire to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Reilly moves out of range of the body kick from Zaire.
Zaire lands a leg kick that knocks Reilly off balance momentarily.
We've been informed that Zaire has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Reilly forces Zaire back against the cage and clinches.
Reilly blocks a body shot from Zaire.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reilly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaire misses with a body punch.
Zaire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab lands there for Reilly.
Zaire throws a body punch but Reilly moves out of range.
Zaire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reilly thuds a left hand into Zaire's body.
John C Reilly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reilly was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaire.
Zaire pivots, looking for a leg kick but Reilly is out of range and Zaire settles back down.
Reilly takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reilly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zaire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zaire ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jab from Zaire.
Reilly throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zaire stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Reilly misses with a left hand
and Zaire counters with a solid body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaire on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Reilly fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zaire looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zaire connects with a leg kick.
Reilly lands with a right hand.
Reilly takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Zaire.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reilly.
Reilly misses with a hook.
Reilly with a hook.
A big right from Reilly misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zaire.
Reilly misses with a low kick.
Zaire takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zaire gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Reilly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zaire lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zaire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reilly.
Reilly tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zaire manages to circle out of the way.
Reilly looks to land a right hand but Zaire moved out of range.
Reilly checks a low kick from Zaire.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zaire, as that shot connected.
Reilly punishes Zaire's body with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaire. Reilly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reilly looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A lazy left from Reilly finds it's target.
Zaire takes a swing at Reilly's ribcage but misses.
Reilly looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaire is just out of range.
Reilly fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaire throws a nice head kick!
Reilly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaire was well out of range. Poor timing from Reilly.
Reilly scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zaire doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Zaire finds it's way through Reilly's defenses.
Abdullah Zaire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zaire scores with a jab to the body.
Zaire closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Decent striking displayed by Zaire there.
Reilly scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A left lands for Reilly.
Reilly works Zaire's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaire throws out a leg kick but Reilly moves out of range and Zaire only half commits.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reilly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reilly swings for the body but Zaire moves out of range.
Zaire avoids the body shot from Reilly.
Reilly throws the left hand but Zaire avoids the punch easily.
Zaire fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reilly looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zaire checks the leg kick nicely there.
Reilly lands a really nice looking cross but Zaire seems unphased.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaire clobbers Reilly with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Reilly throws a big shot that misses.
Zaire takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Reilly with a jab.
Zaire scores with a nice strike.
Reilly connects with a right hand. Zaire shakes it off.
It looks like Abdullah Zaire has been cut.
Reilly tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zaire is able to avoid easily.
Zaire steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Zaire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reilly. That did some damage!
Reilly on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zaire. Zaire obviously looking to wear him down.
Zaire ducks under a wild hook from Reilly.
Zaire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reilly.
Zaire throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reilly feinted with a counter takedown.
Reilly connects with a solid leg kick.
Reilly ducks under a wild hook from Zaire.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zaire.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zaire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reilly.
Reilly throws a big shot that misses.
Good work by Reilly as he checks the leg kick.
Zaire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reilly was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaire.
Zaire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reilly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that John C Reilly will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abdullah Zaire's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Reilly looks to land a right hand but Zaire moved out of range.
Zaire throws a jab but it's blocked by Reilly.
Zaire lands a nice looking kick to the body. Reilly takes a step back to recover.
Nice uppercut there from Zaire.
Zaire avoids the body shot from Reilly.
Reilly missing with a left hand there. Zaire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zaire throws out a loose jab but Reilly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reilly looking to score a takedown here. Zaire is defending well but Reilly drives through and ends up in Zaire's guard.
Zaire wants to sweep but no luck.
Reilly is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Reilly wants to control from the top but Zaire keeps moving.
Zaire is trying to keep Reilly in close.
Reilly postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaire is adopting a defensive guard.
Reilly throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zaire being controlled here, momentarily.
Zaire is adopting a defensive guard.
Reilly is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zaire controlling the position.
Reilly passes Zaire's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Reilly is taking a breather. Zaire says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Zaire blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reilly.
Reilly is looking for a kimura here.
Reilly looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two 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.
Zaire is looking to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Reilly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reilly seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Zaire is refusing to be controlled, as Reilly sits in half guard.
Reilly is pressing down on Zaire's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zaire is holding on for now.
Reilly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zaire keeps working.
Zaire is trying to maintain the position but Reilly is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaire is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reilly is trying to control the action in half guard but Zaire is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Reilly is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Zaire wants to get back to his feet.
Reilly trying to control the pace.
Zaire wants to control but Reilly is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zaire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reilly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Reilly misses with an uppercut. Zaire saw that one coming.
Zaire slips a jab from Reilly.
John C Reilly is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Reilly!
Zaire blocks a jab.
Zaire closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Reilly moves away from the strike by Zaire.
A telegraphed right hand from Reilly misses the target.
A jab from Reilly misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Reilly.
Zaire throws a body shot but no joy.
Zaire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaire slips under a jab.
Zaire digs a good hook to Reilly's body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zaire.
Reilly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zaire throws a good cross that connects.
Zaire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reilly misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John C Reilly dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Abdullah Zaire's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zaire throws out a leg kick but Reilly moves out of range and Zaire only half commits.
Zaire takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zaire.
Zaire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reilly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zaire throws a shot to the body.
Reilly connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zaire momentarily.
Reilly paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zaire ducks right into an uppercut from Reilly.
Reilly checks the leg kick.
Zaire takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Some bone on bone action there as Zaire checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Reilly misses the shot to the body.
Zaire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reilly moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reilly takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zaire lands with a thumping leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Zaire 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zaire with a nice cross.
Reilly cracks Zaire with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A head kick misses from Zaire.
Reilly swings for the body but Zaire moves out of range.
Zaire throws out a counter right but Reilly avoids it with no problem.
Zaire misses with a wild body shot.
Zaire swats away the attempt to clinch by Reilly.
Zaire looks to land a left hand but Reilly moved out of range nicely.
Zaire throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zaire misses with a low kick as Reilly jumps back.
Reilly is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zaire misses with a low kick as Reilly jumps back.
Reilly misses with a looping right.
Zaire looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zaire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reilly is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Zaire.
Reilly swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zaire counters with a head kick.
Reilly takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Reilly moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Zaire.
Zaire lands a head shot.
Reilly fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zaire looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reilly looks to throw the jab but Zaire is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reilly with a jab.
Zaire has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zaire moves out of range of the strikes.
Zaire throws a jab when Reilly was well out of range.
The crowd cheers as Reilly lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zaire doesn't seem phased though.
Zaire thuds his right hand into Reilly's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zaire lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Reilly has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Reilly and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Zaire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zaire jabs Reilly to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Reilly takes a swing at Zaire's ribcage but misses.
Zaire moves out of range of the strikes.
Reilly looks to land a left hand but Zaire moved out of range nicely.
Zaire appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zaire takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Reilly walks into a stiff left hand from Zaire.
Zaire slips under a jab from Reilly.
A telegraphed right hand from Reilly misses the target.
The fighters circling - Reilly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zaire avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Reilly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reilly changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reilly.
Reilly moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Reilly cracks a nice hook into Zaire's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Reilly.
Zaire drops his hands momentarily and Reilly takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Reilly throws a hook to the side of Zaire's head but Zaire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reilly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zaire.
Zaire takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zaire throws a hook but Reilly avoids it easily.
Reilly moves into the clinch.
Reilly blocks an uppercut.
Reilly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reilly throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaire.
Reilly misses with a punch on the inside.
Zaire swings wildly with an uppercut but Reilly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaire misses with a body punch.
Reilly lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zaire backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reilly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reilly lands an uppercut.
Zaire cracks Reilly with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from Reilly.
Reilly blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reilly.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaire.
Reilly misses with a punch on the inside.
Reilly misses with a body punch.
Reilly lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zaire throws a punch but it's blocked by Reilly.
Zaire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reilly struggles to land a body shot inside as Zaire controls his hands.
Zaire misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reilly swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaire uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Reilly as the two fighters clinch.
Reilly lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zaire throws a punch but it's blocked by Reilly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John C Reilly clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Abdullah Zaire's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Zaire slips a jab from Reilly.
Zaire throws a leg kick but Reilly sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reilly.
Good exchange - Zaire coming out on top.
Zaire throws a body punch but Reilly moves out of range.
Reilly half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Reilly scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Reilly throws a body shot but no joy.
Good exchange - Zaire coming out on top.
Reilly connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zaire's hands.
Zaire staying out of range there.
A bone on bone clash there as Reilly blocks the leg kick.
Reilly tries to counter with a takedown but Zaire is quick to defend against it.
Zaire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Reilly misses with a looping left.
Zaire throws out a loose jab but Reilly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reilly lands a nice shot that snaps Zaire's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaire lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Zaire blocks a jab.
Zaire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reilly stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big right from Reilly misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly checks the leg kick.
Zaire cracks Reilly with a good jab.
Zaire with a nice calf kick.
Zaire throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reilly closes the distance and clinches up with Zaire, looking for a takedown. Reilly pushes Zaire against the cage but Zaire circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zaire's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reilly connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zaire scrambles back to his feet.
Zaire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reilly.
Zaire stuffs the takedown attempt from Reilly. Reilly gets slowly back to his feet.
Zaire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reilly moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zaire.
Reilly just misses with a punch to the body.
Zaire throws a big shot that misses.
Zaire throws a sloppy head kick and Reilly moves out of range easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Zaire as he connects with a hook.
Reilly misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick from Reilly is predictable there
and Zaire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zaire defending well as Reilly loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reilly throws out the jab.
Reilly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zaire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zaire keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zaire moves away from the strike by Reilly.
Reilly cracks a nice hook into Zaire's ribs.
Reilly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reilly.
Reilly loads up on a big right hand but Zaire slips the punch.
Reilly misses with a straight right.
Jab from Reilly.
Zaire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zaire defending well as Reilly loads up on a big left hand.
Reilly thuds a left hand into Zaire's body.
Zaire throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Reilly is looking to counter the offense by Zaire and move into the clinch.
Reilly has his takedown stuffed
and Zaire counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John C Reilly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaire scores with a decent looking hook.
Zaire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zaire misses with a body shot.
Reilly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zaire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reilly.
Zaire throws out a counter right but Reilly avoids it with no problem.
Reilly scores with a hook to the body. Zaire takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Reilly clinches up against the cage.
Zaire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reilly swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaire working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reilly.
Reilly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reilly throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zaire is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Zaire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reilly is working Zaire over against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Reilly scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Zaire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Reilly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reilly lands a nice uppercut.
Reilly works on Zaire's body with a couple of short punches.
Zaire lands a right hand.
Reilly lands a shoulder strike.
Reilly turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Reilly manages to end up in side control.
Zaire trying to remain calm as Reilly controls from the top position.
Zaire tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Reilly wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Reilly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zaire keeps working.
The strikes coming from Reilly are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reilly content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Zaire tries to buck Reilly off but Reilly is having none of it.
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 John C Reilly will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abdullah Zaire's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Zaire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zaire throws the kick towards the body but Reilly avoids it.
Zaire takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zaire throws a jab but it's blocked by Reilly.
As Zaire tries to get set, Reilly tries to push him back and clinch up but Zaire manages to avoid the attempt.
Reilly throws out a powerful jab.
Reilly takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zaire throws a body shot but no joy.
Reilly connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Reilly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaire manages to avoid it.
Zaire throws a good cross that connects.
Reilly scores with a jab.
A jab from Reilly misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Reilly misses the target.
Zaire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reilly on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reilly slips a straight right by Zaire.
A jab from Reilly misses.
Zaire slips a straight right by Reilly.
Reilly shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly misses with an uppercut.
A head kick misses from Zaire.
Reilly stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zaire.
Reilly scores with a hook to the body. Zaire takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A shot to the body from Reilly misses
and Zaire counters with a stiff right hand.
Reilly throws a body shot but no joy.
Reilly works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zaire walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Reilly checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zaire connects with the punch.
Zaire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reilly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zaire.
Zaire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reilly stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Reilly throws a big shot that misses.
Reilly throws a jab but it's blocked by Zaire.
A jab from Zaire misses.
Reilly jabs Zaire to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reilly takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reilly moves away.
Zaire throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zaire with a nice cross.
Reilly throws a body punch but Zaire moves out of range.
Reilly thows a left - swing and a miss!
A countering left hand to the body from Zaire misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reilly darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Reilly darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zaire misses with a leg kick.
Reilly slips under a jab from Zaire.
Reilly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reilly throws the left hand but Zaire avoids the punch easily.
Reilly works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Reilly staying out of range there.
Zaire slips under a jab.
Zaire was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Zaire lands a right hook to the body.
Reilly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaire was well out of range. Poor timing from Reilly.
Reilly misses with an uppercut. Zaire saw that one coming.
Reilly connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zaire's hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaire tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Reilly is able to avoid easily.
A slow jab from Reilly misses its intended target.
Zaire's jab looks to have found its range, popping Reilly under the eye.
Zaire closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zaire throws a wild body kick that Reilly sees coming a mile off.
A jab lands there for Zaire.
Reilly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zaire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body kick from Zaire.
Zaire looks to score with a jab to the body but Reilly is just out of range.
Zaire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice uppercut there from Reilly.
Zaire shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Reilly buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zaire tried to score with a low kick but Reilly checks it.
Zaire fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zaire misses the jab.
Reilly misses with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd cheers as Zaire lands an impressive looking overhand right. Reilly doesn't seem phased though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaire connects with a jab.
Zaire throws a body shot but no joy.
Zaire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Reilly finds it's target.
Zaire takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zaire misses with a looping left.
Zaire walks into a stiff left hand from Reilly.
Zaire is rocked!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zaire is still on wobbly legs! Can Reilly finish him?
Zaire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abdullah Zaire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zaire seems to have recovered his senses.
Reilly pushes Zaire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reilly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reilly lands a hook that snaps the head of Zaire backwards.
Zaire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reilly's elbow.
Zaire presses Reilly against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Reilly lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zaire blocking some punches.
Reilly creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Zaire with a big uppercut! Zaire tries to clinch up but Reilly pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Zaire to the mat! Zaire covers up and Reilly unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John C Reilly!
John C Reilly retains his middleweight title!
John C Reilly decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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