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CMMA 126 Adam v Obaminator PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Wilson (ranked 4422 p4p, 6116 weight class) and Soap Aandn (ranked 392 p4p, 441 weight class). Soap Aandn looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Wilson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Soap Aandn!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aandn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Aandn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wilson sprawls well. Wilson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Aandn gets slowly back to his feet.
Aandn is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Helsinki inform us that Aandn has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wilson with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson postures up in Aandn's guard and throws a big left but Aandn blocks it.
Aandn landing heel shots to his opponent's back. Wilson not amused, grabs the leg and drops back, looking for a heel hook. Aandn doesn't react quick enough and Wilson cranks it - Aandn screams in pain and taps out! That was a really quick submission! Impressive stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Mike Wilson !
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ben Brannigan (ranked 4103 p4p, 4347 weight class) and Mike Moyles (ranked 476 p4p, 494 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Mike Moyles enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ben Brannigan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Moyles!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brannigan throws a low kick but Moyles moves out of range easily.
Brannigan lands a slapping body shot.
Moyles moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ben Brannigan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brannigan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Moyles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Moyles. Those never looked like landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brannigan.
Brannigan slips a jab from Moyles.
Moyles keeps the fight on the outside.
Moyles misses with a two punch combination.
Moyles looks to land a combination but Brannigan avoids it well.
Brannigan throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Moyles to counter with a crisp jab.
Brannigan dodges the punch combination from Moyles.
Brannigan fails to land with a series of punches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Moyles has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
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!
Brannigan slips a jab and a cross from Moyles.
Moyles will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brannigan throws a big counter combination but Moyles scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brannigan looks to score with a jab to the body but Moyles is just out of range.
Brannigan fails to land with a series of punches.
As Brannigan backs off Moyles throws a huge counter combo but Brannigan manages to avoid it all.
Brannigan tried to score with a low kick but Moyles checks it.
Moyles throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Moyles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brannigan.
Moyles unleashes a big counter combination but Brannigan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Brannigan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Moyles's head backwards.
Brannigan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big right from Brannigan misses.
Brannigan tries to score with a low kick but Moyles moves his leg out of the way.
Moyles lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Brannigan misses with a wild combination.
Brannigan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moyles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moyles misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Moyles throws a shot to the body.
Moyles checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moyles displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brannigan misses with a combination
and Moyles counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Moyles staying out of range there.
Moyles drops his hands momentarily and Brannigan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Moyles loads up on a big right hand but Brannigan slips the punch.
Brannigan misses with a body shot.
Moyles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brannigan.
Moyles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brannigan.
A jab from Brannigan misses.
Moyles lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Brannigan throws a shot from downtown. Moyles moves away and avoids it.
Moyles throws a series of punches but Brannigan moves out of range.
Moyles ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moyles now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Brannigan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moyles.
Brannigan looks to land a left hand but Moyles moved out of range nicely.
Moyles throws a counter combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moyles catches Brannigan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brannigan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moyles.
Nice straight punches there by Brannigan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brannigan.
Moyles lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Moyles looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brannigan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brannigan lands a body shot.
Moyles swinging wildly here.
Brannigan moves forwards but Moyles connects with a nice, crisp jab.
 Brannigan is rocked!
Brannigan throws a leg kick
and Moyles rattles Brannigan with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Brannigan tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Moyles dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Brannigan stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mike Moyles!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Ramirez (ranked 3893 p4p, 4202 weight class) and Mathew Hayes (ranked 462 p4p, 486 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jackson Ramirez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mathew Hayes!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayes lands a high kick!
Hayes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ramirez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hayes pushes Ramirez off and gets back to his feet.
Ramirez seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hayes misses with a kick to the body
and Ramirez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hayes is trying to control the position but Ramirez postures up.
Hayes wants to control but Ramirez passes easily into half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hayes tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg.
Ramirez is trying for a kimura here. Hayes looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Ramirez wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jackson Ramirez!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edson Blois (ranked 4131 p4p, 4013 weight class) and Bison Jury (ranked 536 p4p, 528 weight class). Jury has chosen DMX's Intro - It's Dark and Hell is Hot as his entrance music. 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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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edson Blois!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bison Jury!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blois fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Blois does no damage.
Blois listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've been informed that Jury 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.
Sloppy strikes from Blois. Those never looked like landing.
Blois throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jury scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
 It looks like Edson Blois has been cut.
Jury has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jury swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blois has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Blois staying out of range there.
Jury lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jury lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jury throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blois has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blois there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jury avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice side step and Jury releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Blois takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blois works over Jury's head and body with a nice combination.
Jury moves out of range as Blois strikes.
Blois with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jury to score with a decent uppercut.
Blois misses with a looping right.
Blois throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blois swings for the body but Jury moves out of range.
Jury tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blois was well out of range. Poor timing from Jury.
Jury is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice shot lands for Jury.
Jury works Blois's body with a nice hook.
Bison Jury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jury scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jury is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jury takes a swing at Blois's ribcage but misses.
Blois feints a jab promting Jury to slip. Blois then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jury slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jury uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blois.
Jury scores with a one two! Blois had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jury cracks Blois with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blois misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from Jury.
Jury gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A combination from Blois does no damage.
Jury cracks Blois with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A big left from Blois misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Jury misses the target.
Blois gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Edson Blois's cut is getting worse.
Jury throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blois misses with a series of wild punches.
Blois lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jury takes one on the button.
Blois pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jury swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blois misses with a combination
and Jury cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jury misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big left from Jury misses.
Blois seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jury feints a jab promting Blois to slip. Jury then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Blois slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jury tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blois was well out of range. Poor timing from Jury.
Good exchange - Jury coming out on top.
Blois misses with the combination.
Blois connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jury connects with a good right hand that stumbles Blois. Blois circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jury has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jury looks to land a combination but Blois avoids it well.
Jury takes a swing at Blois's ribcage but misses.
Jury scores with a hook to the body. Blois takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jury lands a really nice looking cross but Blois seems unphased.
Jury misses with the combination.
The fighters circling - Jury throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jury throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jury scores with a jab. Blois acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jury looks to land a combination. Blois sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Blois avoids the body shot from Jury.
Blois appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jab from Jury.
A slow jab from Blois misses its intended target.
Blois shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jury lands a really nice looking cross but Blois seems unphased.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bison Jury dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edson Blois's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Blois misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jury.
A shot to the liver by Jury. Beautiful body shot.
Blois misses with a right hand
and Blois takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jury takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jury bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Blois's head.
Blois is rocked!
Nice shot by Jury.
Oh Blois is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Blois might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Jury looks to score with a jab to the body but Blois is just out of range.
Blois seems to have got his legs back now.
Jury swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Blois was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Blois pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jury back to the cage. Blois follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Blois is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jury.
Jury is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Blois with a body shot.
Blois throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jury counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Blois thinking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jury uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Blois takes a swing at Jury's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut there from Jury.
Jury scores with a jab.
Edson Blois's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jury fails to land with a series of punches.
Blois takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jury misses with a looping left.
Blois takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Blois takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blois fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jury manages to avoid it.
Blois misses the jab.
Blois on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jury scores with a jab. Blois acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jury fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice jab there from Jury.
Blois rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jury moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jury connects with a body shot.
Blois dodges the punch combination from Jury.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jury misses the shot to the body.
Blois throws a big counter combination but Jury scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Blois has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jury finds it's way round the side to connect with Blois's head.
Blois tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jury was well out of range. Poor timing from Blois.
Edson Blois is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blois fails to land with a series of punches.
Blois takes one to the side of the head.
Blois misses the shot to the body.
Bison Jury seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blois takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jury feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Blois sprawling to the canvas! Blois rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jury finish him?!
Jury cracks Blois on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Blois falls backwards against the cage. Jury follows up with more strikes that drop Blois to his knees. Jury keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Blois! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bison Jury!
A very excited looking Bison Jury made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Cooper (ranked 3140 p4p, 3315 weight class) and Patrick Turgeon (ranked 383 p4p, 399 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joshua Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Patrick Turgeon!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooper lands a jab.
Turgeon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cooper staying out of range there.
Joshua Cooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turgeon 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.
Cooper throws a body punch but Turgeon moves out of range.
Cooper tests Turgeon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cooper lands with an uppercut that bounces Turgeon off the cage and back into range.
Turgeon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Turgeon scores with a body shot.
Cooper misses with a hook
and Turgeon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cooper ducks right into an uppercut from Turgeon.
Turgeon loads up on a big right hand but Cooper slips the punch.
Turgeon lands a big right hand that sends Cooper crashing to the mat! Turgeon stays standing though and waves Cooper back to his feet!
Cooper is rocked!
Turgeon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cooper was well out of range. Poor timing from Turgeon.
Oh Cooper is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Turgeon knocks Cooper out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Patrick Turgeon!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Middle Finger (ranked 2114 p4p, 1916 weight class) and Genkei Takahashi (ranked 205 p4p, 189 weight class). Finger comes to the cage accompanied by Side to Side. Middle Finger could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Genkei Takahashi's chin.
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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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Middle Finger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Genkei Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Takahashi tenderised Finger's leg. Finger is trying to keep his angry face on.
Takahashi thumps Finger with a low kick.
Takahashi slips a straight right by Finger.
Finger jabs at Takahashi's body.
Finger connects with a crisp jab.
Good work by Finger as he checks the leg kick.
Finger throws a right hand that misses
and Takahashi counters with a single leg into guard. Finger didn't expect that.
Takahashi trying to control but Finger is working from the bottom.
Takahashi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Finger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Takahashi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Finger pulls Takahashi in close to his closed guard and prevents Takahashi from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finger has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finger keeping moving, preventing Takahashi from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Takahashi has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at (HQ) W.C.D.A 🔥🔥🔥 . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Finger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Finger has Takahashi pulled in close to control his posture.
Takahashi content to stall in guard here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Finger takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Finger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Finger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takahashi with the counter takedown but Finger avoids it easily.
Takahashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finger.
Middle Finger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takahashi takes one to the chin there.
Finger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takahashi.
Takahashi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Takahashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finger throws a hook but Takahashi avoids it easily.
Finger throws a sloppy body shot
and Takahashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takahashi throws out a powerful jab.
Finger throws the left hand but Takahashi avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Finger misses.
Takahashi tries to land a front kick but Finger steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
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!
Takahashi misses with a low kick.
Finger misses with an uppercut.
Finger misses with a two punch combination.
Takahashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takahashi misses with a leg kick.
Takahashi throws a jab but it's blocked by Finger.
Takahashi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Finger. That did some damage!
Finger takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Finger lunges at Takahashi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Takahashi's hand.
A head kick misses from Takahashi.
Finger misses with an uppercut. Takahashi saw that one coming.
Finger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finger swings for the body but Takahashi moves out of range.
Takahashi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Takahashi defending well as Finger loads up on a big left hand.
Middle Finger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takahashi throws a wild body kick that Finger sees coming a mile off.
Takahashi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Finger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Finger misses with an uppercut. Takahashi saw that one coming.
Finger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takahashi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Finger batters Takahashi with a massive right followed by a huge left! Takahashi is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Finger lands a final crushing right hand to drop Takahashi to the mat with a gruesome thud! Finger is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Middle Finger!
Post fight, Middle Finger took to the microphone: 'Fuck My Sponsors, this is about me and my Brutality. Fuck em!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Herb Green (ranked 1475 p4p, 2739 weight class) and Charles Murdock (ranked 222 p4p, 400 weight class). Murdock has chosen Feel good Inc. as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Herb Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles Murdock!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green misses with a leg kick.
Green getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Murdock has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Green shoots and misses
enabling Murdock to counter with a crisp jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Murdock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Green doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Green wants to break the clinch but can't.
Murdock breaks from the clinch.
Green tries to move into range but Murdock moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green thumps Murdock with a low kick.
Murdock throws a body punch but Green moves out of range.
Green gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Murdock counters with a nice uppercut.
Green is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Green's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Murdock before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charles Murdock!
An out of breath Charles Murdock thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vic Barnes (ranked 861 p4p, 920 weight class) and Anthony Wayne (ranked 111 p4p, 120 weight class). Wayne has chosen Edge Of A Revolution- Nickelback as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vic Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes looks to land a combination but Wayne avoids it well.
Wayne scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
Wayne moves out of range of the leg kick from Barnes.
Wayne fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barnes on the side of the head.
Barnes slips a straight right by Wayne.
Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wayne.
A little feinted left hand from Barnes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Anthony Wayne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wayne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Wayne.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barnes.
Wayne throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range.
Wayne missing with a left hand there. Barnes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wayne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Wayne.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Wayne misses the target.
A leg kick checked by Barnes.
Wayne throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barnes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wayne misses with a leg kick
and Barnes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wayne darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wayne misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
Barnes throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Wayne counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Wayne lands a big head kick that sends Barnes tumbling to the mat! Wayne takes a step backwards and waves Barnes back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Vic Barnes has been cut.
Barnes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wayne scores with a leg kick.
BOOM! Wayne lands a beautiful left hook that drops Barnes. Barnes tries to recover but Wayne is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Barnes lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Wayne!
Anthony Wayne really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that HELLBENT logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Quintus Dias (ranked 908 p4p, 480 weight class) and Manny Tavares (ranked 138 p4p, 71 weight class). Dias kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Black Parade. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quintus Dias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Tavares!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tavares fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tavares fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dias, pushing him back against the cage.
Dias lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tavares blocking some punches.
Tavares throws a punch but it's blocked by Dias.
Tavares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dias tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tavares's elbow.
Dias lands with a short shot to the head.
Dias cracks Tavares with a nice body shot.
Tavares misses with the head strike.
Tavares throws a punch but it's blocked by Dias.
Dias swings wildly with an uppercut but Tavares uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tavares.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dias misses with a punch on the inside.
Dias working aggressively here.
Dias tries to circle away but Tavares has him pinned against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Dias.
Dias breaks the clinch.
Dias throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dias misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias stuns Tavares with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dias lands a right hook to the body.
A big left from Dias misses.
Dias lands a head kick!
 It looks like Manny Tavares has been cut.
Dias moves away from the strike by Tavares.
Dias with a hook.
A jab from Tavares does it's job there.
Tavares drops Dias with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dias looks back up at him and smiles so Tavares waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Dias is rocked!
Tavares looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tavares lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Manny Tavares!
During a confident post fight interview, Manny Tavares thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Principo Adam (ranked 231 p4p, 314 weight class) and Barack Obaminator (ranked 31 p4p, 44 weight class). Adam comes to the cage accompanied by Dona Eis Requiem. Obaminator comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Gil Scott-Herron - The Revolution Will Not Be Televised kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 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 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Principo Adam!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barack Obaminator!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Adam as he checks the leg kick.
Obaminator dips to his left and cracks Adam with an uppercut!
Obaminator lands with a cross.
Barack Obaminator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adam looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Obaminator 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.
Good shot there by Obaminator.
Obaminator displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adam throws out the jab.
Obaminator let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Obaminator connects with the punch.
Adam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Obaminator sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Obaminator tests Adam's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Adam changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Obaminator looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
Adam tries to advance to mount but can't.
Obaminator tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Adam wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Obaminator wants to control but Adam postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adam trying to control the action but Obaminator is working from the bottom.
Adam working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Adam tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Adam is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Obaminator knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Obaminator is looking to reverse the position.
Adam trying to control the action but Obaminator is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adam working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Obaminator tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Adam wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Obaminator is trying to control Adam's posture but Adam avoids it.
Adam goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Obaminator rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Adam's guard! Nice work there by Obaminator!
Adam is looking for a triangle but Obaminator pushes his legs off easily.
Adam preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adam keeping full guard, as Obaminator tries to pass.
Adam working for a triangle but Obaminator defends it easily.
Obaminator slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Obaminator passes Adam's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Barack Obaminator will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Obaminator is looking to chop away at Adam's legs.
Obaminator scores with a jab. Adam acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Adam throws a jab but it's blocked by Obaminator.
Obaminator chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Obaminator throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Adam counters with a straight right hand.
Obaminator connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Adam's hands.
Obaminator ducks under a wild hook from Adam.
Adam takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice jab there from Obaminator.
Obaminator lands a nice hook to Adam's body. Adam takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Obaminator with a nice calf kick.
Adam throws a right hand that misses
and Obaminator counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adam lands a right hook to the body.
Obaminator tries to land a leg kick but Adam saw it coming and moves away.
Adam lands with a cross.
Obaminator misses with a wild body shot.
Adam looks to land a right hand but Obaminator moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Adam. That snapped Obaminator's head back.
Obaminator throws a big shot that misses.
Adam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Obaminator.
Barack Obaminator seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adam staying out of range there.
Adam takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Adam moves forwards but Obaminator connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Obaminator jabs Adam to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Obaminator defending well as Adam loads up on a big left hand.
Adam bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Obaminator's head backwards.
Adam lands with a straight right. Obaminator didn't see that one coming.
Adam wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Obaminator misses with a body shot.
A jab from Obaminator misses.
Obaminator connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obaminator throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adam feinted with a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obaminator just misses with a punch to the body.
Adam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obaminator manages to avoid it.
Obaminator throws a lazy body kick
and Adam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Adam throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adam throws a body punch but Obaminator moves out of range.
Adam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obaminator misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adam.
Adam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Obaminator misses with a few strikes there.
Adam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Obaminator steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adam.
Obaminator connects with a nice looking jab.
Obaminator tries to land a leg kick but Adam saw it coming and moves away.
Obaminator loads up on a big right hand but Adam slips the punch.
Adam throws an overhand right that lands on Obaminator's shoulder, as Obaminator tries to avoid the shot.
Obaminator looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Adam ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Obaminator.
Obaminator has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Obaminator with the inside leg kick.
Obaminator swings for the body but Adam moves out of range.
Obaminator ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Obaminator misses with a double jab.
Adam tries to counter with a takedown but Obaminator is quick to defend against it.
Obaminator lands a body shot.
Obaminator lands with a straight right. Adam didn't see that one coming.
Obaminator connects with the punch.
Obaminator misses the shot to the body.
Adam misses with a straight left.
Obaminator scores with a leg kick.
Obaminator shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big left from Obaminator misses.
Nice cross by Adam.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adam moves out of range as Obaminator strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adam blocks a jab.
Adam shoots and misses
and Obaminator counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Obaminator just misses with a punch to the body.
Obaminator slips a jab from Adam.
Obaminator ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adam throws a body shot but no joy.
Barack Obaminator is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adam misses with a few strikes there.
Obaminator throws a body shot but no joy.
Obaminator keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obaminator moves out of range of the strikes.
Adam throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Obaminator throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Adam stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A low kick from Obaminator misses
and Adam counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Principo Adam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Obaminator works his way to full guard. Good work.
Adam drops back looking for a leg! Obaminator is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Obaminator manages to kick Adam off! Adam jumps back into Obaminator's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barack Obaminator showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Obaminator takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Obaminator with the inside leg kick.
Obaminator throws a jab when Adam was well out of range.
Adam misses with a hook.
Adam staying out of range there.
Adam doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Adam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Adam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obaminator counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Obaminator as he jumps to the side.
Obaminator jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Obaminator tries to clinch but Adam moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obaminator needs to keep his hands up - Adam had a free shot at his head there.
Adam takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Adam shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Obaminator working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Adam doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Adam manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Obaminator looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Adam trying to control the position from guard on top but Obaminator is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adam controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adam forces his way into half guard.
Adam tries to pass the half guard into mount. Obaminator knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Obaminator trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adam tries to pass to full mount but Obaminator defends it.
Adam is looking to take a break and control but Obaminator is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adam is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Obaminator is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Obaminator felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Obaminator tries to get to full guard but Adam has control of the leg.
Obaminator is still trying to improve position.
Obaminator wants to control but Adam is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Adam is looking to take a break and control but Obaminator is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A big right from Adam misses.
Adam throws a shot from downtown. Obaminator moves away and avoids it.
Adam takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big left from Adam misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Obaminator.
Obaminator throws a series of punches but Adam moves out of range.
That kick from Obaminator tenderised Adam's leg. Adam is trying to keep his angry face on.
Adam throws a body punch but Obaminator moves out of range.
Adam throws an overhand right that lands on Obaminator's shoulder, as Obaminator tries to avoid the shot.
Adam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obaminator manages to avoid it.
Adam looks to score with a jab to the body but Obaminator is just out of range.
Obaminator swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adam is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Adam shoots in looking for a takedown. Obaminator tries to sprawl out of it but Adam keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Obaminator manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Principo Adam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adam takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Barack Obaminator just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Adam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Obaminator! But no joy.
Adam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Obaminator.
Obaminator throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Adam on the side of the head.
Adam looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Adam missing with a left hand there. Obaminator was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adam misses with a jab to the body
and Obaminator counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Adam defending well as Obaminator loads up on a big left hand.
Obaminator scores with a sloppy right hand. Adam should have avoided that one.
A big right from Obaminator misses.
Obaminator tried to score with a low kick but Adam checks it.
Obaminator slips a straight right by Adam.
Adam misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obaminator scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Obaminator wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Adam jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Obaminator keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obaminator appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obaminator misses with a leg kick.
Adam staying out of range there.
It looked like Adam wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Adam missing with a left hand there. Obaminator was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Obaminator thows a body kick. Adam tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Adam swats away the attempt to clinch by Obaminator.
Obaminator staying out of range there.
Obaminator plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Adam goes for a double leg but Obaminator avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Obaminator continues to drive forward.
Adam wants to take the fight to the mat but Obaminator manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Adam tries to throw a body punch but Obaminator avoids it by throwing Adam back against the cage.
Obaminator misses with a hook from the clinch.
Obaminator goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Obaminator tries a body shot but Adam blocks it.
Adam is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Obaminator lands a hook that snaps the head of Adam backwards.
Obaminator stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obaminator is working Adam over against the cage.
Obaminator misses with a body punch.
Obaminator tries to work over Adam's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Obaminator digs a right hand underneath Adam's ribcage. Adam let out a lung full of air as it connected.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Obaminator stops a takedown attempt from Adam.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Principo Adam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Obaminator tries a body shot but Adam blocks it.
Obaminator breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Obaminator buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obaminator misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Obaminator looks to throw the jab but Adam is out of range.
Obaminator bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Obaminator uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adam.
Obaminator doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Adam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Obaminator lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Adam takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A slow jab from Obaminator misses its intended target.
Adam throwing a counter right hand but Obaminator manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obaminator throws a combination that misses
and Adam counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adam ducks under a wild hook from Obaminator.
A telegraphed right hand from Obaminator misses the target.
Adam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Obaminator defending well as Adam loads up on a big left hand.
Adam just misses with a punch to the body.
Adam throws a big shot that misses.
Obaminator uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adam.
Obaminator appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Obaminator lunges at Adam with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Adam's hand.
Adam blocks a jab.
Adam was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A thudding body kick lands there by Obaminator!
Adam looks to score with a jab to the body but Obaminator is just out of range.
Obaminator pushes Adam up against the cage in a clinch.
Obaminator's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Obaminator moves away.
Adam blocks a jab.
Adam appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Obaminator throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Obaminator tries to clinch up but Adam circles away and keeps his distance.
Obaminator uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adam.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obaminator. Adam does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obaminator misses with a looping left.
Nice shot lands for Obaminator.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adam shoots for a takedown but Obaminator saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Adam avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Obaminator attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Obaminator clobbers Adam with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Adam on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Obaminator. Obaminator obviously looking to wear him down.
Adam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obaminator was well out of range. Poor timing from Adam.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barack Obaminator dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Adam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Obaminator moves away.
Obaminator misses with a two punch combination.
Adam misses with a hook. Obaminator ducked under it nicely.
Obaminator throws a leg kick
and Adam counters with a takedown into side control.
Adam thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Adam wants to control but Obaminator is keeping him busy.
Obaminator regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obaminator actively working from the bottom here.
Adam is trying to control the action in half guard but Obaminator is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obaminator wants to get back to full guard.
Adam wants to pass the guard but Obaminator is defending well.
Obaminator trying to control here.
Adam passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Obaminator!
Obaminator is squirming around, avoiding Adam's attempts to control the action.
Obaminator wants to hold on but Adam pushes him away.
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.
Adam controlling his opponent.
Adam looking to control but Obaminator is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Principo Adam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Obaminator wants to control but Adam is having none of it.
Obaminator sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Obaminator is not content to let Adam control the position.
Barack Obaminator is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adam content to control rather than advance.
Obaminator is trying to maintain the position but Adam is very close to passing his half guard.
Adam wants to work for an arm triangle but Obaminator is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Obaminator looking for submissions off his back.
Adam tries to pass to full mount but Obaminator defends it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Adam misses with a few strikes there.
Adam throws a hook to the side of Obaminator's head but Obaminator sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Obaminator looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice jab there from Adam.
A low kick from Obaminator is predictable there
and Adam connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to the liver by Obaminator. Beautiful body shot.
Adam misses with an uppercut
letting Obaminator counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Adam misses the target.
Adam tests Obaminator's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Obaminator scores with a jab to the head.
Obaminator is looking to clinch.
Adam falls off balance throwing a combination
and Obaminator counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Principo Adam showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Obaminator has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barack Obaminator!
Barack Obaminator is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Barack Obaminator thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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