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ENIGMA 28 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Ironside (ranked 3576 p4p, 2701 weight class) and Frank Gizmo (ranked 465 p4p, 367 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bjorn Ironside!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Gizmo !
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Steve Montenegro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gizmo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ironside.
Ironside scores with a body shot.
Gizmo moves out of range of the body kick from Ironside.
Gizmo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ironside looks to land a combination but Gizmo avoids it well.
Ironside throws out a loose jab but Gizmo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gizmo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ironside defends it well.
Ironside throws a right and a left that Gizmo avoids nicely.
Bjorn Ironside seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ironside jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gizmo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ironside manages to avoid it.
Ironside throws a big shot that misses.
Gizmo defending well as Ironside loads up on a big left hand.
Ironside sets himself, and Gizmo steps forward looking for the clinch! Ironside avoids it this time.
Ironside cracks Gizmo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ironside throws a hook but Gizmo blocks it.
Ironside jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gizmo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gizmo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ironside bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gizmo 's head backwards.
Ironside bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ironside pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gizmo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, jab by Ironside - just one landing.
Ironside throws a leg kick but Gizmo moved away.
Gizmo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ironside sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Ironside throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ironside will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Ironside lands.
Gizmo misses with a hook. Ironside ducked under it nicely.
Gizmo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ironside.
Ironside misses with a straight right.
We've been told by Ironside's head coaches at Training Grounds that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gizmo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ironside on the side of the head.
Gizmo misses with a body shot.
Ironside avoids the body shot from Gizmo .
A telegraphed right hand from Ironside misses the target.
Ironside fails to land with a series of punches.
Gizmo ducks under a wild hook from Ironside.
Ironside ducks under a wild hook from Gizmo .
Gizmo takes the fight into the clinch.
Ironside misses with the head strike.
Ironside swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ironside lands a shot to the body.
Gizmo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ironside's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ironside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gizmo .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gizmo .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gizmo blocking some punches.
Ironside escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gizmo slips under a jab.
Ironside uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gizmo .
Ironside stuns Gizmo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ironside misses with a hook. Gizmo ducked under it nicely.
Gizmo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ironside lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gizmo throws a jab when Ironside was well out of range.
Bjorn Ironside is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gizmo , as that shot connected.
Ironside missing with a left hand there. Gizmo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ironside walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ironside misses with a straight right.
Ironside doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gizmo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ironside takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gizmo drives through and clinches with Ironside against the cage.
Gizmo takes a shot to the head.
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.
Gizmo blocks a body shot from Ironside.
Gizmo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ironside swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gizmo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Ironside dominated that round.
That's time! Ironside's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A big left from Ironside misses.
Gizmo lands a really nice looking cross but Ironside seems unphased.
Gizmo instigates a clinch.
Ironside struggles to land a body shot inside as Gizmo controls his hands.
Gizmo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gizmo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gizmo manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Gizmo misses.
Gizmo looks to throw the jab but Ironside is out of range.
Ironside lands a jab to the nose.
Nice defenses there by Gizmo .
Gizmo tries to move into range but Ironside moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gizmo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Gizmo .
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gizmo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ironside.
Gizmo looks to land a right hand but Ironside moved out of range.
Ironside misses with the combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ironside swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gizmo checks a low kick from Ironside.
Gizmo throws out a loose jab but Ironside uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ironside throws a low kick but Gizmo moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gizmo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ironside throws a hook but Gizmo avoids it easily.
Gizmo scores with a sloppy right hand. Ironside should have avoided that one.
Gizmo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ironside scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Gizmo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gizmo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ironside is looking to counter punch.
Ironside moves forwards but Gizmo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ironside throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ironside looks to score with a jab to the body but Gizmo is just out of range.
Gizmo feints the counter takedown.
Gizmo throws a shot from downtown. Ironside moves away and avoids it.
Ironside gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gizmo .
Ironside throws a looping overhand right but Gizmo ducks down to avoid it.
Ironside jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ironside moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gizmo lands a jab to Ironside's midsection.
Gizmo misses with a straight left.
Bjorn Ironside is winning the standup battle so far.
Ironside throws a leg kick but Gizmo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gizmo slips under a jab from Ironside.
Ironside keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gizmo throws a shot from downtown. Ironside moves away and avoids it.
Gizmo looks to score with a jab to the body but Ironside is just out of range.
Ironside staying out of range there.
Ironside walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gizmo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ironside moves out of range as Gizmo strikes.
Ironside with a hook.
Ironside lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gizmo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ironside to the mat! Ironside manages to get full guard.
Ironside wants to stand and escape but Gizmo is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gizmo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gizmo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ironside keeping moving, preventing Gizmo from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gizmo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gizmo throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frank Gizmo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Ironside's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ironside displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gizmo .
Ironside misses with a looping left.
Gizmo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ironside to score with a decent uppercut.
Gizmo throws a body shot but no joy.
Ironside slips a straight right by Gizmo .
An attempted straight right counter from Ironside misses the target.
Gizmo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ironside missing with a left hand there. Gizmo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ironside lands with a shot to the body.
A big left from Ironside misses.
Ironside throws a hook to the side of Gizmo 's head but Gizmo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ironside tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gizmo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gizmo gets a double leg takedown into Ironside's guard.
Gizmo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gizmo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gizmo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gizmo throws a big right hand that misses.
Gizmo wants to control from the top but Ironside keeps moving.
Ironside on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ironside tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironside working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gizmo .
Gizmo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gizmo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gizmo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gizmo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gizmo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ironside's head.
Gizmo looking to sit in guard and control but Ironside gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ironside has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gizmo is proving hard to escape from.
Gizmo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ironside is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gizmo pulls Ironside in close to his closed guard and prevents Ironside from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ironside trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gizmo 's guard.
Ironside trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gizmo closes the distance and pushes Ironside back into the cage.
Ironside blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ironside misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Frank Gizmo .
I think Gizmo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Gizmo !
A very excited looking Frank Gizmo rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frankie DeLuna (ranked 1897 p4p, 3044 weight class) and Slick Sanchez (ranked 113 p4p, 167 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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135
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Granite chin |
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frankie DeLuna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Slick Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Sanchez does no damage.
DeLuna showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanchez.
DeLuna dodges the punch combination from Sanchez.
DeLuna shoots in for a takedown but Sanchez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Sanchez. Those never looked like landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. DeLuna does a little dance to reset his feet.
DeLuna cracks Sanchez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sanchez lands a two punch combo.
Sloppy strikes from DeLuna. Those never looked like landing.
Sanchez misses with a series of wild punches.
DeLuna lands with a straight right. Sanchez didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch lands to the side of Sanchez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sanchez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sanchez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanchez throws a series of strikes that have DeLuna backpedaling.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A punch combination from Sanchez misses.
DeLuna lands a left and a right that send Sanchez crashing to the mat, dazed. DeLuna thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 It looks like Slick Sanchez has been cut.
Sanchez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sanchez moves out of range as DeLuna throws a body kick.
A lazy body kick from DeLuna
enabling Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
DeLuna misses with a body kick.
No luck for DeLuna with that takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanchez! But no joy.
DeLuna shoots in for a takedown but Sanchez shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie DeLuna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeLuna misses with an uppercut.
DeLuna is looking to land body kicks.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeLuna moves away.
DeLuna showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanchez.
DeLuna half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
DeLuna fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sanchez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sanchez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from DeLuna.
DeLuna on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeLuna changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sanchez tries to avoid it but DeLuna manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sanchez to the ground. Sanchez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
DeLuna sizes up Sanchez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A slow jab from DeLuna misses its intended target.
DeLuna throws a right hand that misses
and Sanchez counters with a three punch combo that has DeLuna backing up. DeLuna nods at Sanchez to acknowledge the strikes.
DeLuna is breathing heavily.
Sanchez scores with a sloppy right hand. DeLuna should have avoided that one.
Sanchez misses with a wild combination.
DeLuna takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sanchez connects with a good right hand that stumbles DeLuna. DeLuna circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sanchez misses with a wild combination.
Sanchez misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
DeLuna throws a series of punches but Sanchez avoids them all with ease.
Sanchez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
DeLuna takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sanchez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Slick Sanchez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Slick Sanchez's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
DeLuna misses with a series of wild punches.
DeLuna throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez fails to land with a series of punches.
DeLuna throws a push kick but Sanchez slaps the foot to one side.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sanchez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Frankie DeLuna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DeLuna cracks Sanchez with a good jab.
Sanchez fails to land with a series of punches.
DeLuna scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but DeLuna circles away quickly and effectively.
DeLuna swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
DeLuna swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sanchez is looking for the big counter here.
A combination from Sanchez does no damage.
No joy there for Sanchez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A left and a right from Sanchez both land. Nice combination.
DeLuna has closed the distance and engaged Sanchez in a clinch.
Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanchez prevents a takedown attempt there.
DeLuna pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slick Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLuna swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sanchez counters with a nice body shot.
DeLuna with a jab.
Sanchez connects with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DeLuna tries to clinch up but Sanchez circles away and keeps his distance.
Sanchez scores with a crisp jab that stopped DeLuna in his tracks.
Sanchez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sanchez throws a shot to the body.
DeLuna misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sanchez swinging wildly here.
Sanchez throws a right hand that DeLuna ducks under and follows up with a left that DeLuna also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez misses with a two punch combination.
Sanchez punishes DeLuna's body with a nice straight punch.
Some wild striking there from Sanchez.
DeLuna misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeLuna looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Sanchez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sanchez digs a good body shot into DeLuna's ribs.
DeLuna jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Frankie DeLuna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeLuna takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A combination from DeLuna does no damage.
DeLuna tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanchez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A right-left combo lands from DeLuna.
DeLuna throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sanchez counters with a left and a right that stings DeLuna.
Some wild striking there from Sanchez.
DeLuna throws out a powerful jab.
Sanchez looks to land a combination but DeLuna avoids it well.
DeLuna feinted with a counter takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sanchez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanchez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down DeLuna rather than just go for the knockout.
Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Slick Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Slick Sanchez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
No joy there for DeLuna, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sloppy strikes from DeLuna. Those never looked like landing.
DeLuna tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanchez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
DeLuna throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sanchez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sanchez stalks DeLuna and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into DeLuna's face. DeLuna staggers backwards, shaken.
DeLuna tries to clinch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
DeLuna works the jab nicely.
Sanchez misses with a few strikes there.
DeLuna really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
DeLuna dodges the punch combination from Sanchez.
DeLuna misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez throws a combination. DeLuna tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
DeLuna shoots in and drives through. Sanchez sprawls well.
DeLuna closes the distance and clinches.
DeLuna manages to break the clinch.
DeLuna is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sanchez lands a jab-cross combination.
DeLuna looks for a takedown but Sanchez sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Sanchez.
Sloppy strikes from Sanchez. Those never looked like landing.
DeLuna lands a glancing blow to the side of Sanchez's head.
Sanchez misses with the combination.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sanchez scores with a three punch combo!
Sanchez tries to bum rush DeLuna with a series of wild strikes but DeLuna uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
DeLuna tries to counter with a takedown but Sanchez is quick to defend against it.
DeLuna gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slick Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanchez misses with a wild combination.
DeLuna throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeLuna looks to land a left hand but Sanchez moved out of range nicely.
DeLuna lands with a right hand.
DeLuna shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie DeLuna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeLuna avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sanchez lands a head shot.
DeLuna moves in looking to clinch but Sanchez pushes him off.
DeLuna is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
DeLuna misses the jab.
Sanchez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
DeLuna showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez fails to land with a series of punches.
DeLuna throws a push kick but Sanchez slaps the foot to one side.
Frankie DeLuna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from DeLuna.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slick Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sanchez 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slick Sanchez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Calle Hogerstrom (ranked 1908 p4p, 3107 weight class) and Mark Junior (ranked 114 p4p, 170 weight class). Junior is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I am Goated. Calle Hogerstrom has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Calle Hogerstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Junior!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogerstrom throws a body shot but no joy.
Hogerstrom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Junior.
Junior listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Junior misses with a hook.
Hogerstrom moves out of range of the strikes.
Junior tries to clinch up.
Junior tries to clinch there but Hogerstrom circles away.
Junior tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hogerstrom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hogerstrom swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hogerstrom stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hogerstrom swats away the attempt to clinch by Junior.
Junior is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior lands a really nice looking cross but Hogerstrom seems unphased.
Hogerstrom takes a swing at Junior's ribcage but misses.
Junior misses with an uppercut.
Junior moves into range and clinches up with Hogerstrom.
Junior jumps guard but Hogerstrom turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hogerstrom lands a left hand that snaps the head of Junior backwards.
Junior tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hogerstrom just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Hogerstrom.
Hogerstrom misses with some punches.
Junior tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hogerstrom just stands there and leans against the cage.
Calle Hogerstrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Junior.
Junior jumps guard but Hogerstrom stands there with Junior around his waist. Junior gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Junior jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hogerstrom walks away with a smile on his face. Junior gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Junior swings widly with a right hand
and Hogerstrom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good exchange - Junior coming out on top.
Junior connects with a nice looking jab.
Junior darts in and clinches Hogerstrom up against the cage.
Junior jumps guard but Hogerstrom turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Junior tries to pull guard but Hogerstrom holds him up against the cage and eventually Junior drops back down to his feet.
Hogerstrom tries to stall but Junior uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hogerstrom works on Junior's body with a couple of short punches.
Junior pulls guard effortlessly.
Junior is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Junior looking for subs off his back but Hogerstrom has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Junior looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Junior actively working from the bottom here.
Junior looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Junior is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hogerstrom pulls his head out easily.
Junior looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hogerstrom is taking a breather. Junior 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.
Junior actively working from the bottom here.
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 Calle Hogerstrom will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Junior uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hogerstrom.
Hogerstrom scores with a crisp jab that stopped Junior in his tracks.
Junior rushes Hogerstrom and presses him up against the cage.
Hogerstrom misses with some punches.
Hogerstrom manages to break the clinch.
We've been told by Hogerstrom's head coaches at Jorzi GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Junior throws a right hand that misses
and Hogerstrom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Junior takes the fight into the clinch.
Junior tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hogerstrom lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Junior is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hogerstrom to keep the fight standing.
Hogerstrom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hogerstrom digs a right hand into Junior's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Junior's gas tank.
Hogerstrom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Junior swings widly with a right hand
and Hogerstrom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Junior on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hogerstrom misses with a looping left.
Hogerstrom is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Junior tries to clinch up but Hogerstrom circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Hogerstrom wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Junior avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hogerstrom, as that shot connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Junior looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Junior throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Junior.
Junior clinches up with Hogerstrom and pushes him back against the cage.
Hogerstrom lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Junior tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hogerstrom just stands there and leans against the cage.
Calle Hogerstrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Junior.
Junior jumps guard but Hogerstrom turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hogerstrom lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Junior pulls Hogerstrom into guard.
Hogerstrom sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Junior looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hogerstrom has picked Junior up and slammed him! Junior can't keep hold of the triangle and Hogerstrom manages to pass to side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Junior manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Junior is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior wants to work for an arm triangle but Hogerstrom is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Junior is trying to work for a kimura but Hogerstrom is defending well.
Junior is working for a kimura here but Hogerstrom manages to reverse the position and he's now in Junior's guard.
Junior working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hogerstrom doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hogerstrom manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Junior escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hogerstrom gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Junior has his foot on Hogerstrom's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hogerstrom works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calle Hogerstrom dominated that second round.
That's time! Hogerstrom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hogerstrom throws a looping overhand right but Junior ducks down to avoid it.
Hogerstrom is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hogerstrom throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Junior stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hogerstrom misses with a wild body shot.
Hogerstrom missing with a left hand there. Junior was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Junior throws an overhand right that lands on Hogerstrom's shoulder, as Hogerstrom tries to avoid the shot.
Hogerstrom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hogerstrom throws a big shot that misses.
Junior wants to clinch.
Hogerstrom was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hogerstrom tries to keep at a distance but Junior has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior fails to pull guard.
Junior blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hogerstrom'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.
Junior jumps guard but Hogerstrom stands there with Junior around his waist. Junior gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogerstrom throws a head punch that misses.
Junior jumps guard but Hogerstrom stands there with Junior around his waist. Junior gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Calle Hogerstrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Junior.
Junior manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Junior working for submissions but it's allowed Hogerstrom to get to half guard.
Junior tries to get to full guard but Hogerstrom has control of the leg.
We've been informed that Junior has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Junior is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hogerstrom pulls his head out easily.
Hogerstrom prevents Junior from improving his position.
Junior looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Hogerstrom is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Junior looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Hogerstrom pushes past his half guard into mount!
Hogerstrom is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Junior tries to reverse the position but Hogerstrom maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hogerstrom is looking to stand but Junior has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Junior is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Calle Hogerstrom showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hogerstrom, 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calle Hogerstrom!
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FIGHT
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Kurschmann (ranked 2123 p4p, 2176 weight class) and Zack Rize (ranked 262 p4p, 270 weight class). Rize comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Luke Combs - When It Rains It Pours 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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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Kurschmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zack Rize!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rize lands with a shot to the body.
Rize has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Rize shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Kurschmann wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rize turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rize throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rize smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
 It looks like Frank Kurschmann has been cut.
Rize lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rize connects with a leg kick.
Kurschmann tests Rize's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rize throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kurschmann tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rize manages to circle out of the way.
Rize takes a swing at Kurschmann's ribcage but misses.
Rize with a nice cross.
Rize scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Rize.
Kurschmann tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rize tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kurschmann was well out of range. Poor timing from Rize.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rize tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rize throws out a powerful jab.
Rize misses with a straight left.
Rize throws a series of punches but Kurschmann moves out of range.
Rize lands a leg kick that knocks Kurschmann off balance momentarily.
Rize misses with a body shot.
Rize is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kurschmann rather than just go for the knockout.
Rize closes the distance and pushes Kurschmann back into the cage.
Rize tries to throw a body punch but Kurschmann avoids it by throwing Rize back against the cage.
Kurschmann lands a shoulder strike.
Kurschmann lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kurschmann scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kurschmann gets through Rize's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kurschmann scores with a shot to the side of Rize's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rize scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kurschmann lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rize backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Kurschmann fails to land.
Rize blocks a body shot from Kurschmann.
Kurschmann blocks a body shot from Rize.
Rize working aggressively here.
Rize tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Kurschmann.
Kurschmann lands a right hand.
Kurschmann misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kurschmann misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Rize fails to land.
Rize tries a body shot but Kurschmann blocks it.
Kurschmann softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rize tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rize misses with some punches.
Rize lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kurschmann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rize lands with a light punch inside.
Kurschmann lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Rize dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Kurschmann's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rize scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rize digs a good body shot into Kurschmann's ribs.
Rize with a nice calf kick.
Rize uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kurschmann throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rize counters with an outside leg kick.
Rize connects with a jab.
Rize listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kurschmann showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rize.
An attempted straight right counter from Kurschmann misses the target.
Rize with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rize swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kurschmann throws a jab when Rize was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurschmann throws a jab when Rize was well out of range.
Rize slips under a jab from Kurschmann.
Rize connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zack Rize seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurschmann is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rize takes the fight into the clinch.
Rize working aggressively here.
Rize blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rize tries to land a knee to the head but Kurschmann blocks with his arms.
Kurschmann working aggressively here.
Rize tries to work over Kurschmann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kurschmann is leaning against Rize and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kurschmann misses with a punch on the inside.
Rize trying to land knees to the body.
Kurschmann misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rize throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurschmann.
Rize blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Kurschmann's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rize misses with a body punch.
Kurschmann is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rize lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kurschmann backwards.
Rize lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kurschmann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rize scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rize has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rize wants to land a leg kick but Kurschmann is out of range.
Kurschmann fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab from Rize does it's job there.
Rize throws the left hand but Kurschmann avoids the punch easily.
Rize uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kurschmann.
A good leg kick by Rize.
Some wild striking there from Rize.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Rize showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Kurschmann's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Kurschmann throws a shot from downtown. Rize moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Rize.
Rize uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kurschmann.
Rize moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kurschmann looks to score with a jab to the body but Rize is just out of range.
Rize looks to land a left hand but Kurschmann moved out of range nicely.
Kurschmann is looking to counter punch.
Kurschmann misses with a looping right.
Kurschmann is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kurschmann moves out of range of the strikes.
Rize ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kurschmann moves away.
Rize has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rize looks to land a right hand but Kurschmann moved out of range.
Kurschmann closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rize lands with a shot to the body.
Rize clobbers Kurschmann with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kurschmann's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurschmann lands a really nice looking cross but Rize seems unphased.
Rize will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kurschmann was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kurschmann is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Rize's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kurschmann swings widly with a right hand
and Rize makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rize throws a chopping leg kick but Kurschmann manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kurschmann has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rize.
Frank Kurschmann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rize ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kurschmann circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kurschmann was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rize uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kurschmann.
Kurschmann throws a lazy right hand but Rize sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rize dodges the punch combination from Kurschmann.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rize clinches up with Kurschmann and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kurschmann.
Rize tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Rize scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rize.
Rize tries a body shot but Kurschmann blocks it.
Kurschmann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rize misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kurschmann misses with some punches.
Kurschmann lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kurschmann lands with a light punch inside.
Kurschmann is trying to break free.
Rize blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frank Kurschmann has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kurschmann misses with a punch on the inside.
Rize swings wildly with an uppercut but Kurschmann uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zack Rize.
I've got Rize 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zack Rize!
Zack Rize seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jenerick Montgomery (ranked 1673 p4p, 2409 weight class) and Phil Rivers (ranked 240 p4p, 339 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jenerick Montgomery !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Phil Rivers!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Rivers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rivers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Montgomery .
Rivers gets caught napping as Montgomery dives in and scores a takedown. Rivers manages to retain guard.
Montgomery tries to free his leg and advance position but Rivers is retaining full guard.
Montgomery pushes down on Rivers's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rivers manages to get to full guard.
Montgomery working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rivers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rivers pulls Montgomery in close to his closed guard and prevents Montgomery from doing any damage or advancing position.
Montgomery trying to control but Rivers is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers controlling the position.
Rivers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rivers pulls Montgomery in close to his closed guard and prevents Montgomery from doing any damage or advancing position.
Montgomery working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Montgomery is fighting to break Rivers's control of his arms but Rivers is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Montgomery wants to control from the top but Rivers keeps moving.
Rivers wants to sweep here but Montgomery controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rivers is on top in guard.
Rivers passes into half guard.
Montgomery is looking to improve his position.
Rivers works his way into full mount!
Rivers punching from mount but Montgomery doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivers swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Montgomery is now in Rivers's guard. A big mistake from Rivers there, giving up the dominant position!
Montgomery preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montgomery drops back looking for a leg! Rivers is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rivers manages to kick Montgomery off! Montgomery jumps back into Rivers's guard.
Montgomery will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rivers pulls Montgomery in close to prevent any damage.
Rivers keeping full guard, as Montgomery tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Montgomery trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Montgomery forces his way into half guard.
Rivers is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
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 Jenerick Montgomery will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Montgomery closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rivers circles away.
Montgomery cracks Rivers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rivers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Montgomery .
Rivers fails to land with a series of punches.
Montgomery fails with an attempt to clinch.
Montgomery avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Rivers misses.
Rivers misses with a wild body shot.
Rivers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Montgomery .
Montgomery is looking to clinch.
Rivers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Montgomery .
Rivers scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Montgomery jabs Rivers to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Montgomery takes one to the chin there.
Rivers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montgomery uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rivers.
Montgomery missing with a left hand there. Rivers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A cross from Rivers lands.
Montgomery moves out of range as Rivers strikes.
Montgomery changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montgomery takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Montgomery waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rivers.
Phil Rivers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Montgomery shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rivers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Montgomery .
Montgomery connects with a crisp jab.
Rivers throws a hook but Montgomery avoids it easily.
Montgomery half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Montgomery uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rivers.
Rivers misses with a looping right.
Rivers's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rivers duly obliges.
 Montgomery is rocked!
Rivers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rivers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slow jab from Rivers misses its intended target.
Rivers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Montgomery shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rivers sprawls well. Rivers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Montgomery gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jenerick Montgomery . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivers lands with a hook. Montgomery tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montgomery ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rivers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Montgomery .
Rivers takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Montgomery looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Montgomery is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rivers throws a jab when Montgomery was well out of range.
Montgomery ducks under a wild hook from Rivers.
Montgomery moves out of range as Rivers strikes.
Rivers misses with a two punch combination.
Rivers misses with a lunging right hand
and Montgomery counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rivers wants to sweep here but Montgomery controlling him for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Montgomery postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rivers keeping moving, preventing Montgomery from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Rivers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rivers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Montgomery .
Montgomery swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Montgomery misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rivers.
Rivers cracks Montgomery with an open hand slap.
Rivers misses with an uppercut.
Montgomery fails to land with a series of punches.
Montgomery looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Montgomery moves away from the strike by Rivers.
Montgomery changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Montgomery takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rivers walks into a left hand.
Montgomery is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Montgomery tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rivers throws a hook but Montgomery avoids it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Montgomery checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers throws a right and a left that Montgomery avoids nicely.
Montgomery connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rivers momentarily.
Rivers throws out a loose jab but Montgomery uses good head movement to avoid it.
Montgomery tries to counter with a takedown but Rivers is quick to defend against it.
Montgomery is looking to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rivers misses with a straight right.
Rivers scores with a hook to the body. Montgomery takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montgomery fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rivers throws a series of strikes that have Montgomery backpedaling.
A big right from Rivers misses.
Montgomery goes for a double leg but Rivers avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rivers continues to drive forward.
Montgomery tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rivers smiles and moves away.
Montgomery cracks Rivers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rivers throws a poor cross that misses
so Montgomery counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rivers is on top in guard.
Montgomery can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rivers controls the pace.
Jenerick Montgomery overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rivers looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery is looking for a triangle but Rivers pushes his legs off easily.
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!
Montgomery is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rivers is stalling in the full guard.
Rivers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Montgomery looking for a guillotine here but Rivers defends easily.
Montgomery keeping moving, preventing Rivers from controlling successfully.
Rivers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Montgomery . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Montgomery is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rivers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Rivers really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Rivers scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rivers lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rivers throws a series of punches but Montgomery moves out of range.
Rivers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Montgomery .
Montgomery changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rivers tries to avoid it but Montgomery manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rivers to the ground. Rivers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Montgomery throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rivers might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The fight stays on the outside here - Montgomery looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Montgomery fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Montgomery blocks a jab.
Montgomery throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rivers loads up on a big right hand but Montgomery slips the punch.
Montgomery changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rivers throws a shot from downtown. Montgomery moves away and avoids it.
Rivers misses the jab.
Montgomery with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rivers to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right-left combo lands from Rivers.
Oh Montgomery is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rivers dodges the punch combination from Montgomery .
Montgomery seems to have got his legs back now.
Phil Rivers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers scores with a sloppy right hand. Montgomery should have avoided that one.
Montgomery shoots in looking for a takedown but Rivers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Montgomery 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jenerick Montgomery . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivers connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Montgomery punishes Rivers's body with a nice straight punch.
Rivers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Montgomery .
Nice body punch from Montgomery .
Montgomery slips under a jab from Rivers.
Montgomery ducks under a wild hook from Rivers.
Montgomery half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rivers connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Montgomery ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Montgomery looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Montgomery staying out of range there.
Montgomery drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rivers sprawls and moves away.
Montgomery throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rivers connects with a nice looking jab.
Montgomery lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Montgomery .
Montgomery works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheers as Rivers lands an impressive looking overhand right. Montgomery doesn't seem phased though.
Rivers misses with a looping right.
Rivers throws a looping overhand right but Montgomery ducks down to avoid it.
Montgomery appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rivers cracks Montgomery with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rivers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Montgomery has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rivers finds it's way round the side to connect with Montgomery 's head.
Montgomery connects with a looping right hand.
Montgomery walks into a straight right hand from Rivers.
Rivers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Montgomery sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rivers throws a leg kick
and Montgomery counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rivers has his hands on Montgomery 's head, controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rivers keeping moving, preventing Montgomery from controlling successfully.
Montgomery loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Rivers dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Rivers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Montgomery drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rivers sprawls and moves away.
Phil Rivers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rivers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rivers looks to land a right hand but Montgomery moved out of range.
Montgomery showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rivers.
Montgomery shoots in but Rivers avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Montgomery uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rivers.
Rivers misses with a straight right.
Rivers loads up on a big right hand but Montgomery slips the punch.
Rivers throws a leg kick that is checked
and Montgomery counters with a single leg into guard. Rivers didn't expect that.
Rivers is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rivers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rivers looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montgomery wants to control from the top but Rivers keeps moving.
Rivers is controlling Montgomery 's posture.
Rivers's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Montgomery is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Montgomery wants to control from the top but Rivers keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Montgomery throws a body shot but no joy.
Jenerick Montgomery has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Montgomery looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Montgomery ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circle momentarily. Montgomery darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Montgomery defending well as Rivers loads up on a big left hand.
Montgomery tries to clinch but Rivers moves out of range.
Montgomery takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rivers throws a combination that misses
and Montgomery decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rivers's guard.
Rivers is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rivers wants to sweep but no luck.
Rivers has Montgomery pulled in close to control his posture.
Montgomery is looking to work some ground and pound but Rivers has wrist control.
Rivers wants to sweep here but Montgomery controlling him for the moment.
Montgomery tries to free his leg and advance position but Rivers is retaining full guard.
Montgomery throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Montgomery accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Phil Rivers.
I think Rivers 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 47:49
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 47:49
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Rivers!
Phil Rivers is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Ruas (ranked 1187 p4p, 2121 weight class) and Yoshi Takano (ranked 39 p4p, 21 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carlos Ruas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yoshi Takano!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takano replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ruas blocks it well.
Ruas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Takano counters with a body kick.
Ruas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takano is trying to counter with his kicks.
Takano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Takano with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ruas to score with a decent uppercut.
Ruas misses with a body punch
and Takano counters with a big head kick but Ruas shrugs it off.
Ruas throws a body shot but no joy.
Takano scores with a one two! Ruas had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Carlos Ruas has been cut.
Takano tries a head kick but it misses.
Takano lands with a nice combination. Ruas backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruas misses with an uppercut
and Takano counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruas throws an off balance right hand
and Takano counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ruas throws a solid leg kick but Takano takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ruas.
Takano throws out a powerful jab.
Takano is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ruas loads up on a big right hand but Takano slips the punch.
As Ruas backs off Takano throws a huge counter combo but Ruas manages to avoid it all.
Takano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruas.
Takano cracks Ruas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Takano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ruas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takano looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruas is just out of range.
Ruas throws a jab but it's blocked by Takano.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Takano tenderised Ruas's leg. Ruas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ruas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Carlos Ruas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takano avoids a kick to the body.
Ruas misses with a hook
and Takano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
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!
Ruas misses with a lunging right hand
and Takano counters with a straight right hand.
Ruas misses with a jab to the body
and Takano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Takano as Ruas shoots in.
Ruas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Takano throws a lazy head kick
and Ruas counters with a stiff right hand.
Ruas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshi Takano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Ruas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ruas misses with an uppercut
and Takano counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ruas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Takano regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ruas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ruas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ruas trying to control but Takano is working from the bottom.
Ruas is working Takano over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
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.
Takano wants to control the position but Ruas says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ruas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ruas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Takano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruas is really struggling to control Takano but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Takano's head.
Ruas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Takano keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ruas is looking to stall here but Takano recovers full guard.
Takano managing to control the position.
Ruas works over Takano with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ruas stands up over Takano, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ruas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ruas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Takano is trying to control the position but Ruas postures up.
Ruas scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ruas seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Our spies down at at Roosters Coop inform us that Takano has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ruas throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takano trying to keep a closed guard but Ruas is proving a slippery customer.
Ruas has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ruas looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Ruas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Ruas's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Ruas misses with a takedown
and Takano counters with a nice leg kick.
Ruas swings widly with a right hand
enabling Takano to counter with a crisp jab.
Takano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruas.
Nice takedown defense from Takano. No joy for Ruas on that attempt.
Ruas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Takano counters with a left and a right that stings Ruas.
Ruas gets a takedown into half guard.
Takano wants to improve his position but Ruas is controlling well.
Ruas wants to control but Takano is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruas lands strikes from half guard.
Ruas is trying to control. Takano wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ground and pound from Ruas.
Takano is trying to maintain the position but Ruas is very close to passing his half guard.
Ruas is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ruas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Takano is looking to control Ruas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Takano avoid being mounted?
Ruas trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruas is trying to work for a kimura but Takano is defending well.
Ruas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Takano wants to control but Ruas is keeping busy.
Ruas lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruas throwing shots but Takano is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Ruas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ruas has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Ruas!
Carlos Ruas 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raykuza Maui (ranked 744 p4p, 1378 weight class) and Eron Saunders (ranked 21 p4p, 13 weight class). Raykuza Maui 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Raykuza Maui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eron Saunders!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saunders has taken the fight to the clinch.
Saunders goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Saunders.
It looks like Raykuza Maui has been cut.
Maui takes an elbow to the temple.
Maui doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maui misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saunders gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Maui lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maui misses with some punches.
Saunders works on Maui's body with a couple of short punches.
Maui goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maui goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Maui blocks an uppercut.
Saunders misses with a punch to the body.
Maui avoids a wild elbow strike from Saunders.
Maui breaks from the clinch.
We've been informed that Saunders 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.
Eron Saunders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maui just misses with a punch to the body.
Saunders uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maui.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maui breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saunders looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saunders slips a jab from Maui.
Saunders throws the left hand but Maui avoids the punch easily.
Maui misses with a straight left.
Maui misses with a body shot.
We've been told by Maui's head coaches at UnderGround BJJ & MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Saunders works Maui's body with a nice hook.
Saunders takes a swing at Maui's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Maui wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saunders wants to clinch.
Maui swats away the attempt to clinch by Saunders.
It looked like Maui wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saunders wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maui misses with the combination.
Saunders tries to clinch but Maui is having none of it.
A jab lands there for Saunders.
Raykuza Maui's cut is getting worse.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saunders looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saunders tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Maui was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Saunders.
Saunders tries to clinch but Maui is having none of it.
Maui sends Saunders crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Maui is motioning to the referee to let Saunders up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Saunders is rocked!
It looks like Eron Saunders has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saunders clinches.
Saunders lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Saunders pushes Maui back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maui misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maui tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maui wants to stall.
Saunders blocks an uppercut.
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 Raykuza Maui will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Saunders forces Maui back against the cage and clinches.
Saunders scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maui throws a head punch that misses.
Maui has a couple of punches blocked by Saunders.
Maui stalls.
Saunders tries to work over Maui's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maui has a couple of punches blocked by Saunders.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Saunders.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maui.
Saunders misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saunders has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Maui after a bit of a struggle.
Saunders misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saunders misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maui.
A shot in the inside from Maui.
Maui takes an elbow to the temple.
Maui struggles to land a body shot inside as Saunders controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maui.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saunders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maui prevents a body shot from Saunders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maui working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maui drops Saunders onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Saunders is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Saunders is still on wobbly legs! Can Maui finish him?
Maui misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maui throws a punch but it's blocked by Saunders.
Saunders misses with a punch on the inside.
Saunders comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Saunders seems to have recovered his senses.
Maui swings wildly with an uppercut but Saunders uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maui can't find room to land a body shot as Saunders controls the action.
Saunders digs a right hand into Maui's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maui's gas tank.
Maui fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maui lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saunders backwards.
Saunders blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saunders tries a body shot but Maui blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maui.
Saunders pushes off an throws an elbow but Maui leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Maui has a couple of punches blocked by Saunders.
Saunders misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saunders stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Saunders tries to work over Maui's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saunders goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maui blocks an uppercut.
Maui tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saunders blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maui.
Saunders tries a body shot but Maui blocks it.
Saunders lands a shot to the body.
Saunders goes for a takedown attempt but Maui pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Saunders tries to clinch there but Maui circles away.
Maui was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Saunders doesn't manage to clinch there - Maui circles away.
Maui appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Saunders tries to clinch there but Maui circles away.
Maui feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Saunders sprawling to the canvas! Saunders rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Maui finish him?!
Saunders throws a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saunders waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maui.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saunders looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Raykuza Maui is winning the standup battle so far.
Saunders tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maui paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Maui on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raykuza Maui dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Saunders clinches up against the cage.
Eron Saunders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maui swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maui breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab from Saunders.
Saunders scores with a jab.
Maui misses with a straight left.
Saunders moves into the clinch successfully.
Maui lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saunders backwards.
Maui misses with the head strike.
A short left from Saunders.
Saunders tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maui's elbow.
A short right from Maui.
Maui blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Maui fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maui misses with the head strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Maui lands with a light punch inside.
Maui is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saunders can do to turn this around?
Saunders misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saunders pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saunders fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maui, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maui.
Maui working aggressively here.
Maui misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saunders throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mauis head.
A head punch on the inside from Maui fails to land.
Saunders doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saunders tries a body shot but Maui blocks it.
Raykuza Maui is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maui avoids the elbow strike from Saunders, against the cage.
Saunders tries to work over Maui's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maui lands a shoulder strike.
Raykuza Maui has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Saunders lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maui backwards.
Saunders creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Saunders breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saunders looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saunders moves into range and clinches up with Maui.
Saunders lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maui backwards.
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!
Saunders swings wildly with an uppercut but Maui uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Maui scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saunders tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maui dodges an elbow strike from Saunders.
Maui has a couple of punches blocked by Saunders.
Saunders lands a body shot.
Saunders has a couple of punches blocked by Maui.
Saunders misses with a punch to the body.
Saunders tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eron Saunders comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Maui has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raykuza Maui!
Post fight, an emotional Raykuza Maui said '17-1 BABY! I'M THE BEST!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Kilpatrick (ranked 912 p4p, 815 weight class) and Tupa Halloo (ranked 140 p4p, 124 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jesse Kilpatrick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tupa Halloo!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halloo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Halloo is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Halloo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kilpatrick at a distance.
Halloo just misses with a punch to the body.
Kilpatrick with a poor takedown
and Kilpatrick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kilpatrick tries to land a front kick but Halloo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kilpatrick closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kilpatrick lands in his opponent's guard.
Kilpatrick won't allow Halloo to sweep him here.
Kilpatrick working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Halloo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kilpatrick is one step ahead there.
Halloo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kilpatrick. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halloo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kilpatrick's guard.
Halloo trying to control but Kilpatrick is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halloo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kilpatrick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kilpatrick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Halloo working some strikes from top position.
Halloo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Halloo trying to control but Kilpatrick is working from the bottom.
Kilpatrick wants to sweep but no luck.
Halloo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halloo content to stall in guard here.
Kilpatrick looking for a guillotine here but Halloo defends easily.
Kilpatrick manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Halloo manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Halloo's head.
Halloo is pulling down on Kilpatrick's head to control his posture.
Kilpatrick scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kilpatrick won't allow Halloo to sweep him here.
Kilpatrick throws a big right hand that misses.
Kilpatrick stopping the sweep attempt from Halloo.
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 Jesse Kilpatrick will probably get the nod.
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.
Kilpatrick moves out of range of the body kick from Halloo.
Kilpatrick needs to keep his hands up - Halloo had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Jesse Kilpatrick has been cut.
A slow jab from Halloo misses its intended target.
Nice uppercut there from Halloo.
Halloo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Oooooh!!! Halloo has knocked Kilpatrick down with a huge combo! Halloo steps away and waves a wobbly Kilpatrick back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilpatrick dives in and scores a takedown into Halloo's guard.
Kilpatrick preventing the sweep.
Kilpatrick being controlled here momentarily.
Halloo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kilpatrick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halloo pulls Kilpatrick in to control the position.
Halloo keeping full guard, as Kilpatrick tries to pass.
Halloo pulls Kilpatrick in to control the position.
Halloo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kilpatrick throwing strikes from guard but Halloo blocks nicely.
Kilpatrick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halloo is keeping the position for now.
Kilpatrick trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kilpatrick missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kilpatrick working some strikes from top position.
Kilpatrick content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick with a nice head shot there.
Kilpatrick scoring with punches to the head and body.
Halloo keeping moving, preventing Kilpatrick from controlling successfully.
Kilpatrick throws an elbow that misses. Halloo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kilpatrick's guard. Nice move by Halloo!
Halloo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kilpatrick is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kilpatrick working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Halloo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Halloo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Halloo trying to control but Kilpatrick is working from the bottom.
Halloo content to stall in guard here.
Kilpatrick looking for a guillotine here but Halloo defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tupa Halloo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jesse Kilpatrick's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Halloo misses with a head kick.
Kilpatrick throws a quick counter kick to the body but Halloo avoids it.
Kilpatrick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Halloo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kilpatrick looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kilpatrick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Kilpatrick backs off Halloo throws a huge counter combo but Kilpatrick manages to avoid it all.
Halloo clinches.
Halloo throws a punch but it's blocked by Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick pushes Halloo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Halloo misses with some punches.
Kilpatrick lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kilpatrick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Halloo.
Kilpatrick blocking some punches.
Halloo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Halloo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kilpatrick backwards.
Halloo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kilpatrick backwards.
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!
Halloo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kilpatrick tries to throw a body punch but Halloo avoids it by throwing Kilpatrick back against the cage.
Halloo misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halloo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kilpatrick backwards.
Kilpatrick misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Halloo.
Halloo blocks an elbow strike.
Kilpatrick goes for a takedown attempt but Halloo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jesse Kilpatrick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halloo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Halloo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kilpatrick.
Halloo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Halloo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kilpatrick throws a quick counter kick to the body but Halloo avoids it.
Halloo throws a hook but Kilpatrick blocks it.
Kilpatrick dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Halloo. That did some damage!
Halloo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Halloo checks a low kick from Kilpatrick.
Halloo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kilpatrick.
Halloo misses with a head kick.
Kilpatrick throws a head kick but Halloo moves out of range.
Kilpatrick throws a hook to the side of Halloo's head but Halloo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tupa Halloo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kilpatrick shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Halloo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Halloo wants it to stay on the feet.
Halloo slips a straight right by Kilpatrick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halloo wants to clinch up but Kilpatrick keeps it at a distance.
Halloo throws a front kick that sends Kilpatrick stumbling back into the cage.
Halloo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kilpatrick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Kilpatrick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilpatrick throws a body kick that misses.
Nice jab there from Halloo.
Halloo slips a straight right by Kilpatrick.
Halloo connects with a crisp jab.
Kilpatrick takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big right from Halloo misses.
Halloo rushes Kilpatrick and presses him up against the cage.
Halloo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kilpatrick blocks a body shot from Halloo.
Kilpatrick misses with a body punch.
Halloo blocks an uppercut.
Kilpatrick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Halloo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tupa Halloo really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesse Kilpatrick's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Halloo throws a big shot that misses.
Halloo checks the leg kick.
Kilpatrick lands a nice looking body shot.
Halloo slips a jab from Kilpatrick.
Nice cross by Kilpatrick.
Halloo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilpatrick was well out of range. Poor timing from Halloo.
Kilpatrick pushes Halloo away with a front kick.
Kilpatrick throws a lazy body kick
and Halloo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kilpatrick throws a big shot that misses.
Halloo steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kilpatrick lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Halloo at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilpatrick slips a jab and a cross from Halloo.
Kilpatrick closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kilpatrick gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Halloo to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking cross lands there for Kilpatrick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilpatrick lands a nice hook to Halloo's body. Halloo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Halloo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kilpatrick's sensitive parts.
Kilpatrick tries to clinch but Halloo moves out of range.
Kilpatrick tries to clinch up
and Halloo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kilpatrick thuds a left hand into Halloo's body.
Kilpatrick slips under a jab from Halloo.
Halloo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sloppy strikes from Halloo. Those never looked like landing.
Halloo walks into a straight right hand from Kilpatrick.
Halloo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kilpatrick misses with a straight left.
Halloo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kilpatrick misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick misses with a lunging right hand
and Kilpatrick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halloo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kilpatrick.
Halloo is looking to clinch.
Kilpatrick smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Halloo forces Kilpatrick back against the cage and clinches.
Kilpatrick throws a head punch that misses.
Kilpatrick fails to pull guard.
Kilpatrick working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Halloo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Halloo fails to land.
Halloo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Halloo manages to break the clinch.
Kilpatrick looks for the body kick but Halloo saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Halloo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kilpatrick ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Kilpatrick had his way with Tupa Halloo in that round.
The cut man is working on Jesse Kilpatrick's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kilpatrick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Halloo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kilpatrick darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Halloo avoids the body shot from Kilpatrick.
Halloo ducks under a wild hook from Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick gets the takedown into side control.
Halloo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kilpatrick misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Halloo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kilpatrick wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kilpatrick in side control, throwing shots but Halloo defends.
Halloo struggling a bit here.
Halloo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilpatrick wants to get back to full guard.
Halloo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Halloo tries to stand and escape but Kilpatrick actually recovers to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kilpatrick working for submissions but it's allowed Halloo to get to half guard.
Halloo slows the pace down in half guard.
Jesse Kilpatrick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Halloo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kilpatrick gets full guard.
Kilpatrick wants to sweep here but Halloo controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Halloo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kilpatrick is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kilpatrick throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Halloo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Halloo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kilpatrick throws his legs up looking for a submission but Halloo uses it to pass to side control.
Kilpatrick sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kilpatrick wants to improve his position but Halloo is controlling well.
Kilpatrick manages to get to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tupa Halloo.
I think Halloo 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 47:49
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 47:49
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tupa Halloo!
Tupa Halloo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yago Steve (ranked 354 p4p, 654 weight class) and David Tua (ranked 3 p4p, 7 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yago Steve!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David Tua !
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steve throws a quick inside leg kick.
Steve lands a big head kick that sends Tua tumbling to the mat! Steve takes a step backwards and waves Tua back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like David Tua has been cut.
Steve lands a big head kick that sends Tua tumbling to the mat! Steve takes a step backwards and waves Tua back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Tua is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tua is still on wobbly legs! Can Steve finish him?
Steve thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tua seems to have recovered his senses.
Tua throws a right and a left that Steve avoids nicely.
Steve stuns Tua with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Steve looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tua throws a body punch but Steve moves out of range.
Steve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tua .
Steve lands a jab.
Steve cracks Tua with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Tua looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Steve finish him?
Tua throws a jab when Steve was well out of range.
Steve moves away from the strike by Tua .
Steve keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tua throws the left hand but Steve avoids the punch easily.
Steve scores with the left hand. Tua knows he should have avoided that one.
Tua throws a big shot that misses.
Steve scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tua looks to land a left hand but Steve moved out of range nicely.
Tua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.
Tua misses with a looping right.
Steve throws a quick counter head kick but Tua was just out of range.
Steve lands a big right hand that sends Tua crashing to the mat! Steve stays standing though and waves Tua back to his feet!
A slow jab from Tua misses its intended target.
Steve cracks Tua with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Steve has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tua to stand back up!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steve slips under a jab.
Tua misses the jab.
Steve blocks a jab.
Tua has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Steve is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Steve connects with a nice looking jab.
Tua throws a looping overhand right but Steve ducks down to avoid it.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
Tua now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Steve is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Steve chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheers as Tua lands an impressive looking overhand right. Steve doesn't seem phased though.
Steve cracks Tua with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Steve has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tua to stand back up!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steve manages to avoid it.
Tua throws a body punch but Steve moves out of range.
Steve on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Steve lands a big head kick that sends Tua tumbling to the mat! Steve takes a step backwards and waves Tua back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Steve slips under a jab.
Tua looks to score with a jab to the body but Steve is just out of range.
Steve half committed to a counter leg kick.
Steve lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tua on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Steve. Steve obviously looking to wear him down.
Tua looks to score with a jab to the body but Steve is just out of range.
Tua takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tua looks to score with a jab to the body but Steve is just out of range.
Steve is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.
Steve scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tua misses the shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Steve. That's going to slow Tua down.
Tua is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Tua misses the jab.
Steve keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yago Steve dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Tua 's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Steve changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steve drops Tua with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Tua looks back up at him and smiles so Steve waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
A shot to the liver by Steve. Beautiful body shot.
Steve scores with a nice head shot.
Tua throws a looping overhand right but Steve ducks down to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steve lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Tua falls backwards - clearly groggy! Steve dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yago Steve!
Yago Steve retains his super heavyweight title!
After the fight, Yago Steve was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitsugu Takeishi (ranked 1365 p4p, 1490 weight class) and Gregory Motts (ranked 44 p4p, 14 weight class). Takeishi comes into the arena with Kabuki Gomen-Jyo blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mitsugu Takeishi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gregory Motts!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takeishi pushes Motts up against the cage in a clinch.
Motts lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Takeishi blocks a body shot from Motts.
Takeishi struggles to land a body shot inside as Motts controls his hands.
Motts scores with a shot to the side of Takeishi's head.
Takeishi lands with a left to the head.
Takeishi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Motts backwards.
Motts tries to work over Takeishi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takeishi tries to work over Motts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Motts pushes Takeishi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Takeishi lands a shot to the body.
Motts lands a hook to the side of the head.
Motts lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Motts.
Motts stops a takedown attempt from Takeishi.
Motts lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takeishi backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takeishi tries a body shot but Motts blocks it.
A short right from Motts on the inside.
Motts misses with a body punch.
Motts lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Motts managing to block the knees to the body from Takeishi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeishi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Takeishi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takeishi looking to slow down the pace here.
Takeishi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Takeishi blocking some punches.
Motts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Motts blocks an uppercut.
Takeishi prevents a body shot from Motts.
Takeishi misses with a body punch.
A short left from Takeishi.
Motts managing to block the knees to the body from Takeishi.
Takeishi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Motts has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Takeishi.
Motts tries to throw a body punch but Takeishi avoids it by throwing Motts back against the cage.
Takeishi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Motts lands a nice uppercut.
Motts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Motts.
Takeishi is breathing heavily.
Motts lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeishi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Motts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Motts lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Motts creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Motts.
Motts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Motts scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Motts creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Motts lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Takeishi backwards.
Motts scores with a hook to the body.
Takeishi prevents a body shot from Motts.
A short right from Motts.
Motts throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Motts misses with a hook from the clinch.
Motts lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Motts misses with a body punch.
Motts scores with a shoulder strike.
Takeishi stalling in the clinch but Motts improves position.
Motts blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Motts gets through Takeishi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Takeishi is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Motts dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Motts jabs Takeishi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Motts rushes Takeishi and presses him up against the cage.
Takeishi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Motts softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Motts misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Motts lands a body shot in the clinch.
Motts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Motts lands with a right to the head.
Motts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Motts taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Motts is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Takeishi is keeping busy.
Motts drops Takeishi onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Takeishi is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Takeishi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Motts creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Takeishi's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Takeishi drops to his knees and Motts pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregory Motts!
A very excited looking Gregory Motts 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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