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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Royce Gracie (ranked 2861 p4p, 3205 weight class) and Gamzat Gamzatov (ranked 388 p4p, 425 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Jiu Jitsu by Smoke Serpent. The crowd seem to be enjoying Gamzatov's choice of entrance music: Entrance Song. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Royce Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gamzat Gamzatov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gamzatov.
Gamzatov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gamzatov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gamzatov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gamzatov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gamzatov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gracie sneaks back into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gamzatov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gamzatov is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamzatov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gamzatov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gamzatov wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gamzatov is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Gracie as he works his way to full guard.
Gamzatov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamzatov looking for a sweep. Not yet Gamzatov, not yet.
Gamzatov trying to control the position.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Gamzatov is keeping the position.
Gamzatov has Gracie pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamzatov looking for a sweep. Not yet Gamzatov, not yet.
Gamzatov keeps trying to improve his position.
Gamzatov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gamzatov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Gamzatov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gamzatov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gamzatov but Gamzatov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gamzatov sprawls well. Gamzatov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Gamzatov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gracie!
Gamzatov wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gamzatov tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gamzatov trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gamzat Gamzatov 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.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gamzatov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gracie pinned against the cage. Gracie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gamzatov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gracie on his heels. He'll look to pass Gracie's guard now, I'm sure.
Gamzatov throws a strike but Gracie rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gamzatov is trying to control but can't.
Gamzatov moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamzatov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie won't allow Gamzatov to get back to his feet.
Gamzatov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gamzatov is keeping the position for now.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gamzatov's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gamzatov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gracie stands and throws Gamzatov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gamzat Gamzatov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gamzatov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracie's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gamzatov won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Gamzatov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Gamzatov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamzatov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Gamzatov is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Gamzatov defends it.
Gracie works his way into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gamzatov is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gamzatov, who protects the arm well.
Gamzatov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gracie off and has taken his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gamzat Gamzatov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gracie definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gracie drives through with a takedown into Gamzatov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gamzatov is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gracie swings around for an armbar but Gamzatov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gracie's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamzatov landing with the ground and pound.
Gamzatov looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie won't allow Gamzatov to get back to his feet.
Gamzatov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gamzatov is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Gracie is fighting to break Gamzatov's control of his arms but Gamzatov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamzatov reaches up around Gracie's neck trying to control. But Gracie takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Gamzatov! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Gamzatov is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Gracie celebrates the victory with the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Royce Gracie!
A very excited looking Royce Gracie made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keith Bronson (ranked 2492 p4p, 1984 weight class) and Puncher Face (ranked 80 p4p, 62 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Excellent boxer
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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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Keith Bronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Puncher Face!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Face sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Face connects with a crisp jab.
Face throws a hook but Bronson avoids it easily.
Bronson is looking to counter punch.
Bronson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bronson throws a series of punches but Face avoids them all with ease.
Face takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Face bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bronson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Face lands a nice hook to Bronson's body. Bronson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Face thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good shot there by Face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bronson moves out of range of the strikes.
Bronson scores with a body shot.
Oooooh!!! Bronson has knocked Face down with a huge combo! Bronson steps away and waves a wobbly Face back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 It looks like Puncher Face has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Bronson misses.
A big right from Face misses.
Bronson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Face sprawling to the canvas! Face rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bronson finish him?!
 Face is rocked!
Bronson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Face.
Bronson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The fighters circling - Face throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bronson misses with a double jab
and Face cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice body punch from Bronson.
Bronson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bronson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Face sprawling to the canvas! Face rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bronson finish him?!
Bronson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Bronson misses.
Bronson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bronson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bronson swings for the body but Face moves out of range.
Face is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Face is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bronson.
A little feinted left hand from Bronson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bronson scores with a jab to the body.
Bronson misses with an uppercut. Face saw that one coming.
Bronson scores with a one two! Face had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bronson swinging wildly here.
Bronson throws a body punch but Face moves out of range.
Face throws the left hand but Bronson avoids the punch easily.
Bronson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Face moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Puncher Face seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Face slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Face throws a jab when Bronson was well out of range.
Bronson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bronson swings for the body but Face moves out of range.
Face throws a hook but Bronson blocks it.
Bronson is looking for a counter combo.
Face's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bronson under the eye.
Face tests Bronson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Face is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bronson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Face avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bronson slips under a jab.
Face throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bronson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Face connects with a right hand. Bronson shakes it off.
Face misses the shot to the body.
Bronson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson loads up on a big right hand but Face slips the punch.
Bronson jabs Face right on the nose. Face blinks but takes it well.
Face avoids a punch combination nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bronson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bronson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Face misses with a hook to the body
and Bronson counters with a nice uppercut.
That has opened up Puncher Face's cut even more.
Face is looking to clinch but Bronson is avoiding it.
Bronson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Face on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Face takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Bronson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Puncher Face's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Face connects with a nice looking jab.
Face slips a jab and a cross from Bronson.
Bronson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Face can do to turn this around?
Face doesn't manage to clinch there - Bronson circles away.
Bronson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bronson throws a body shot but no joy.
Face lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Face gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bronson.
Face trying to stall but Bronson improves his position.
A short right from Bronson on the inside.
Bronson lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Face keeps control of Bronson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Face misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bronson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bronson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bronson tries to work over Face's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bronson breaks from the clinch.
Bronson throws a lazy right hand but Face sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Face was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Keith Bronson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson ducks under a wild hook from Face.
Face connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bronson's hands.
Face lands a lovely overhand right.
Face connects with the punch.
Bronson throws the left hand but Face avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Face darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bronson ducks under a wild hook from Face.
Face throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bronson.
Bronson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Face 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Bronson misses the target.
A slow jab from Bronson misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Face with a jab.
Bronson misses with a double jab
letting Face counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Face tries to clinch but Bronson is having none of it.
Bronson throws a big counter combination but Face scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bronson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Some wild striking there from Bronson.
Face throws a shot from downtown. Bronson moves away and avoids it.
Bronson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bronson misses with a wild body shot.
Bronson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Face.
Bronson misses with a few strikes there.
A swing and a miss from Face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Face misses with a few strikes there.
Face misses with a lunging right hand
and Bronson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Face scores with a jab.
Face dodges the punch combination from Bronson.
Bronson throws a hook but Face avoids it easily.
Bronson lands an overhand right.
Face keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bronson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
No joy there for Bronson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bronson throws a shot from downtown. Face moves away and avoids it.
Face steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bronson.
Bronson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Face moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson tries to move into range but Face moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Face looks to land a right hand but Bronson moved out of range.
Face pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Face throws a jab when Bronson was well out of range.
Bronson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bronson blocks a jab.
Bronson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bronson keeps the fight on the outside.
Bronson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bronson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Face looks to score with a jab to the body but Bronson is just out of range.
A big right from Face misses.
Face slips a jab from Bronson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Puncher Face will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Puncher Face's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Face throws a big shot that misses.
Bronson misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Bronson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bronson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Face.
Bronson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Face was well out of range. Poor timing from Bronson.
Bronson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bronson avoids the body shot from Face.
Face lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bronson circles away quickly and effectively.
Bronson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Face connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab from Bronson misses.
It seemed like Face was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bronson takes a swing at Face's ribcage but misses.
Face throws out a counter right but Bronson avoids it with no problem.
Face showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bronson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bronson swings widly with a right hand
and Face counters with a stiff right hand.
Face staying out of range there.
Bronson throws a jab but it's blocked by Face.
Bronson misses with a hook
and Face counters with a nice uppercut.
Face throws out a powerful jab.
Face lands with a right hand.
Bronson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Face! But no joy.
Bronson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Face counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Face - just one landing.
A jab from Face misses.
No joy there for Bronson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bronson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bronson digs a good body shot into Face's ribs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Face.
Face misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bronson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Donk. Face catches Bronson right on the button with a cross.
Bronson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheers as Face lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bronson doesn't seem phased though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Face fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bronson manages to avoid it.
Bronson tries to bum rush Face with a series of wild strikes but Face uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Face digs a good hook to Bronson's body.
A big left from Face misses.
Bronson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Face tries to close the distance and clinch but Bronson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bronson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bronson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bronson ducks under a wild hook from Face.
Face avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Face counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bronson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bronson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Face holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Face can't find room to land a body shot as Bronson controls the action.
Bronson tries to break free but Face pushes him back against the cage.
Face is working Bronson over against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bronson is trying to break free.
Face lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Face.
A hook to the body from Face.
Face gets through Bronson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
 Bronson is rocked!
Face lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Bronson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Face - that landed with a thud.
Face lands with a left to the head.
Face lands with a left to the head.
Face dips a shoulder and cracks Bronson with a mighty uppercut! Bronson falls back against the cage and Face unloads with a barrage of strikes! Bronson is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Face screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Puncher Face!
A relieved looking Puncher Face thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Porthos Knox (ranked 1613 p4p, 1986 weight class) and Dominic Trujillo (ranked 223 p4p, 277 weight class). Knox kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is One Step Closer | Linkin Park. Dominic Trujillo 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 2, fighting out of London, Porthos Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Dominic Trujillo!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Trujillo throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dominic Trujillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trujillo wants to slow Knox down by chopping away at his legs.
Trujillo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Trujillo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trujillo moves away.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trujillo.
Trujillo avoids the body shot from Knox.
Knox misses with a hook.
Trujillo throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Trujillo doesn't seem bothered though.
Trujillo throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trujillo looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Trujillo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Trujillo showed some decent athleticism there.
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!
Knox keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trujillo is looking to take a break and control but Knox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Knox is looking for a sweep. Trujillo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Knox wants to control but Trujillo is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trujillo slows the pace down in half guard.
Trujillo prevents Knox from improving his position.
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.
Trujillo stalling.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Trujillo misses.
Trujillo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Porthos Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knox scores with a decent looking hook.
Knox walks into a left hand.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Trujillo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trujillo digs a good hook to Knox's body.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Trujillo moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.
Trujillo scores with a body shot.
Trujillo misses with a straight right.
Trujillo staying out of range there.
Trujillo lands a glancing blow to the side of Knox's head.
Trujillo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Trujillo.
Trujillo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Trujillo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Trujillo misses with a wild body shot.
Trujillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Trujillo misses with a looping left.
Trujillo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trujillo connects with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trujillo.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Trujillo is out of range.
Trujillo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Trujillo misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trujillo slips a straight right by Knox.
Trujillo looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Trujillo slips under a jab.
A shot to the liver by Trujillo. Beautiful body shot.
Trujillo misses with an uppercut
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Trujillo throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Trujillo moved out of range nicely.
Trujillo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Trujillo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dominic Trujillo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Knox takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Trujillo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Trujillo throws a leg kick
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Trujillo looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
Trujillo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Trujillo misses with a looping right.
Trujillo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
Trujillo shoots in but no luck this time.
Trujillo throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Trujillo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Knox.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Trujillo throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dominic Trujillo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Trujillo misses the shot to the body.
Trujillo throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Trujillo manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Trujillo is just out of range.
Knox moves out of range as Trujillo strikes.
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Donk. Knox catches Trujillo right on the button with a cross.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trujillo.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trujillo.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Trujillo manages to avoid it.
Trujillo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice straight punches there by Knox. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knox.
Trujillo misses with a takedown attempt - Knox sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A slow jab from Trujillo misses its intended target.
Knox is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Knox moves away from the strike by Trujillo.
Trujillo misses with a straight left.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Trujillo misses with a takedown attempt - Knox sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Porthos Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominic Trujillo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Knox misses.
Trujillo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Trujillo misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Knox lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trujillo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
A big right from Knox misses.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Knox connects with a single shot there.
Trujillo misses with a body shot.
Trujillo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Trujillo misses with a straight right.
Knox gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox throws a sloppy body shot
and Trujillo counters with a stiff right hand.
Knox lands with a shot to the body.
Knox takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Trujillo throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Trujillo.
Knox takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Trujillo misses with an uppercut
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Trujillo ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Trujillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Trujillo tests Knox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Trujillo throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Trujillo throws a lazy uppercut
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Knox connects with a nice looking jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Trujillo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Trujillo saw that one coming.
Trujillo looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knox slips under a jab from Trujillo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trujillo. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Trujillo connects with a nice looking jab.
Trujillo lands a slapping body shot.
A big left from Knox misses.
Knox misses with a straight left.
Trujillo shoots in for a takedown but Knox shows good takedown defense.
Trujillo misses with a leg kick
and Trujillo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Porthos Knox will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Trujillo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A lazy left from Trujillo finds it's target.
Trujillo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Knox counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Trujillo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knox takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trujillo.
And Trujillo tries to counter it with a takedown but Knox pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Knox drops his hands momentarily and Trujillo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big left from Knox misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trujillo punishes Knox's body with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trujillo. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trujillo throws a lazy uppercut
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Trujillo throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.
Trujillo misses with a lunging right hand
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trujillo looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Trujillo has time to react.
Trujillo misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Knox tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trujillo misses with a looping left.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Trujillo moved out of range.
Knox takes a swing at Trujillo's ribcage but misses.
Knox misses with a hook
and Trujillo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Trujillo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Trujillo throws a big shot that misses.
Trujillo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Knox moves out of range as Trujillo strikes.
Trujillo misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Trujillo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A quick step to the side and Knox tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Trujillo misses with a wild body shot.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trujillo fails with a takedown attempt.
Knox's corner calls for a 1-2. Knox obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trujillo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheers as Trujillo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Knox doesn't seem phased though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox swings for the body but Trujillo moves out of range.
Trujillo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Trujillo misses with a straight left.
A counter left hand to the body from Knox misses its target.
Trujillo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trujillo.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
Knox connects with a jab.
Trujillo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Trujillo lands a glancing blow to the side of Knox's head.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Trujillo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Knox misses.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trujillo.
Trujillo misses with a low kick as Knox jumps back.
Trujillo throws a leg kick which misses Knox's front leg but catches the back leg as Knox tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo misses with a looping right.
Trujillo throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
Knox ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Knox closes the distance and clinches.
Trujillo tries to throw a body punch but Knox avoids it by throwing Trujillo back against the cage.
Trujillo swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Trujillo is working for takedown but Knox is calmly controlling the position for now.
Porthos Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominic Trujillo.
Trujillo is working Knox over against the cage.
Knox is struggling to control the position.
Knox taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Trujillo wants a takedown but no success here.
Trujillo struggles to land a body shot inside as Knox controls his hands.
Trujillo is looking for a takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dominic Trujillo.
I think Trujillo 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominic Trujillo!
Dominic Trujillo tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
In defeat, Porthos Knox stepped up to the mic, saying '"If you haven't lost in this
sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes)'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Kluba (ranked 2141 p4p, 1550 weight class) and Toran Roth (ranked 297 p4p, 215 weight class). Kluba comes to the cage accompanied by Kiss The Girl. Roth has chosen Dogodine u Prizrenu as his entrance music. 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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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sebastian Kluba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Toran Roth!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kluba misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Roth shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kluba napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Kluba's face as Roth controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kluba prevents Roth from improving position.
Kluba tries to bench press Roth off him but Roth keeps the position.
Kluba gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kluba tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Roth has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Roth content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kluba's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Kluba wants to hold on but Roth pushes him away.
Roth wants to control the pace but Kluba is squirming around nicely.
Kluba tries to hold on but Roth postures up.
Kluba is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Roth is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kluba is looking to get to half guard.
Kluba tries to hold on but Roth pushes him away.
Roth controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kluba is wriggling around trying to escape.
Roth wants to control the pace but Kluba is squirming around nicely.
Roth controlling the pace for now.
Kluba is trying desperately to improve position.
Roth content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kluba gets back to half guard.
Kluba slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kluba seems keen to control Roth's posture.
Kluba wants to stand and escape but Roth is having none of it.
Roth wants to control from the top but Kluba keeps moving.
Kluba wants to sweep here but Roth controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kluba trying to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Roth preventing the sweep.
Kluba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kluba is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kluba looks to score with a jab to the body but Roth is just out of range.
Roth shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kluba as he avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Kluba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kluba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kluba looks to land a right hand but Roth moved out of range.
Kluba looks to land a right hand but Roth moved out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kluba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roth manages to avoid it.
Roth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kluba.
Kluba gets caught flat footed, as Roth shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kluba scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Toran Roth will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Roth slips under a jab from Kluba.
Kluba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roth.
Roth takes one to the chin there.
Kluba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roth manages to avoid it.
Roth steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kluba.
Roth fails with the takedown
and Kluba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kluba stuffs the takedown attempt from Roth. Roth gets slowly back to his feet.
Roth is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kluba sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sebastian Kluba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toran Roth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth tries for a takedown but Kluba circles away easily
and Kluba counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Roth thinking.
Toran Roth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kluba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kluba throws a series of strikes that have Roth backpedaling.
Kluba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Roth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kluba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roth can do to turn this around?
A big left from Kluba misses.
Kluba bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Roth's head backwards.
Roth lands a jab to the head.
Kluba leaves Roth with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kluba lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Roth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sebastian Kluba is winning the standup battle so far.
Kluba scores with a decent looking hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roth shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kluba eats them both and turns towards Roth to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kluba misses with a looping right.
Roth avoids the body shot from Kluba.
Roth unleashes a big counter combination but Kluba bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Kluba misses the target.
Roth manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kluba on his heels. He'll look to pass Kluba's guard now, I'm sure.
Roth must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kluba is trying to control the position but Roth postures up.
Kluba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kluba is adopting a defensive guard.
Kluba is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Kluba can't find room to land a body shot as Roth controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kluba is looking to control Roth's arms but Roth gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kluba has his back to the cage.
Kluba misses with a punch on the inside.
Kluba can't find room to land a body shot as Roth controls the action.
Kluba misses with some punches.
Roth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Roth misses with the combination.
Roth misses with a double jab
and Kluba counters with a nice uppercut.
Kluba scores with a jab.
A low kick lands for Roth.
Roth shoots in but no luck this time.
A little feinted left hand from Kluba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kluba throws a hook but Roth blocks it.
Kluba misses with a looping left.
A countering left hand to the body from Roth misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kluba misses with a looping right.
Roth shoots in looking for a takedown but Kluba manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Roth's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kluba lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Roth circles away quickly and effectively.
Kluba blocks a head kick by Roth.
Kluba is looking to counter punch.
Roth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by Roth.
Roth has closed the distance and engaged Kluba in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kluba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roth breaks the clinch.
Roth misses with a straight right.
Roth fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Kluba dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.
Roth shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kluba pinned against the cage. Kluba gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Roth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kluba throws a hook to the side of Roth's head but Roth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roth misses with a takedown
and Kluba counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluba swinging wildly here.
Kluba looks to land a left hand but Roth moved out of range nicely.
Roth doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kluba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sebastian Kluba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toran Roth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kluba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kluba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kluba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Kluba misses.
Roth tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Roth slips a straight right by Kluba.
Kluba misses with a lunging right hand
and Roth counters with a takedown into side control.
Roth thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Roth is trying to move to mount but Kluba reverses beautifully and ends up in Roth's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kluba showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kluba looking to pass the guard.
Kluba trying to control the position from guard on top but Roth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing that Kluba has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kluba looking to sit in guard and control but Roth gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kluba has Roth pulled in close to control his posture.
Roth prevents Kluba from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kluba keeping moving, preventing Roth from controlling successfully.
Roth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roth wants to control from the top but Kluba keeps moving.
Kluba wants to stand up but Roth is controlling him.
Roth is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Roth looking to sit in guard and control but Kluba gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Roth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Roth wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kluba throwing strikes but missing.
Kluba wants to control from the top but Roth keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Roth 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kluba trying to control the position from guard on top but Roth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sebastian Kluba showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kluba 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastian Kluba!
A relieved looking Sebastian Kluba thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ned Kelly (ranked 1076 p4p, 1063 weight class) and Matt Askren (ranked 162 p4p, 159 weight class). Kelly comes to the cage accompanied by I'm a Criminal. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ned Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Askren!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Askren connects with a crisp jab.
Askren slips under a jab.
Kelly lands with a shot to the body.
Kelly cracks a nice hook into Askren's ribs.
Askren misses with a body shot.
Kelly gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Askren counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kelly!
Kelly manages to work his way to half guard, despite Askren's best efforts.
Askren is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askren looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Askren throws a strike but Kelly manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will Askren tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ned Kelly!
Ned Kelly decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gilmat Kirk (ranked 1500 p4p, 1884 weight class) and Anthon Van Der Dusse (ranked 155 p4p, 113 weight class). Kirk comes to the cage accompanied by Lords of Iron. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gilmat Kirk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anthon Van Der Dusse!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Der Dusse closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kirk tries to bench press Van Der Dusse off him but Van Der Dusse keeps the position.
Van Der Dusse landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Van Der Dusse working the ground and pound from side control.
Van Der Dusse trying to control the position but Kirk is working away.
Kirk is trying to control Van Der Dusse's posture but Van Der Dusse avoids it.
Van Der Dusse wants to control but Kirk is keeping him busy.
Kirk is looking to reverse the position.
Kirk wants to control but Van Der Dusse postures up.
Kirk on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kirk takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Van Der Dusse landing a few strikes.
Van Der Dusse in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kirk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kirk is trying to control Van Der Dusse's posture but Van Der Dusse avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Van Der Dusse working the strikes but Kirk uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Kirk actively working from the bottom here.
Kirk looking for submissions off his back.
Kirk trying to hold on to Van Der Dusse's head to control him but Van Der Dusse postures up.
Kirk actively working from the bottom here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Van Der Dusse connects with a nice short shot to Kirk's temple.
Kirk's coaches at Irish Collar & Elbow Academy (ICE) have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Kirk is trying to control but can't.
Kirk blocking the ground and pound attempt from Van Der Dusse.
Kirk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirk looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kirk is looking to control Van Der Dusse's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kirk avoid being mounted?
Van Der Dusse looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kirk with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kirk is trying to control but can't.
Kirk is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Van Der Dusse is tapping! Great win for Kirk!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gilmat Kirk!
A victorious Gilmat Kirk thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Desi Kraag (ranked 1988 p4p, 2433 weight class) and Leopold Galute (ranked 63 p4p, 79 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 18 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Desi Kraag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leopold Galute!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kraag throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Galute stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kraag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Galute.
Kraag misses with a wild body shot.
Galute takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kraag gets tackled into the cage by Galute. Galute maintains the clinch.
Galute breaks the clinch.
Galute takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Galute.
Kraag ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Galute moves away.
Galute closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Galute is trying to get an arm triangle but Kraag is defending well.
Kraag tries to improve position but can't.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kraag is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraag wants to control but Galute postures up.
Kraag tries to improve position but can't.
Galute wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kraag keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Kraag's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kraag tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Galute wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Galute is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kraag knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Galute thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Galute tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galute working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kraag is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Kraag's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kraag tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Galute wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kraag is not content to let Galute control the position.
You can see the frustration on Kraag's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kraag is not content to let Galute control the position.
Kraag can't do much from the bottom here.
Galute is looking to take a break and control but Kraag is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraag is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kraag can't do much from the bottom here.
Kraag manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Galute is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kraag pulls his head out easily.
Galute makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Kraag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Galute was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraag.
Kraag looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kraag jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kraag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Galute was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraag.
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Galute scores with a takedown into Kraag's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galute works over Kraag with some ground and pound from guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Galute wants to control from the top but Kraag keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kraag has his foot on Galute's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Galute works his way back into a safe position though.
Galute 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.
Kraag looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Galute has picked Kraag up and slammed him! Kraag can't keep hold of the triangle and Galute manages to pass to side control!
You can see the frustration on Kraag's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Galute working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Galute tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Galute has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Galute is looking to take a break and control but Kraag is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leopold Galute 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.
Galute fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kraag scores with a shot to the body.
Galute misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Kraag on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kraag misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Galute.
Kraag takes a swing at Galute's ribcage but misses.
Kraag just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galute shoots in and gets a takedown into Kraag's guard.
Galute landing with the ground and pound.
Kraag working for a triangle but Galute defends it easily.
Galute chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galute pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kraag is keeping the position for now.
Kraag is looking for a triangle but Galute pushes his legs off easily.
Kraag controls Galute momentarily but Galute frees himself.
Galute trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kraag has his hands on Galute's head, controlling the position.
Kraag trying to control the position.
Kraag working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Galute doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Galute manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kraag trying to control the position.
Galute wants to control from the top but Kraag keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Galute looking to pass the guard.
Galute avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Galute not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Galute trying to control the position from guard on top but Kraag is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Galute must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Galute got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kraag has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Galute has managed to get both his arms back between Kraag's legs - danger averted.
Galute drops back looking for a leg! Kraag is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kraag manages to kick Galute off! Galute jumps back into Kraag's guard.
Kraag looking to control.
Kraag is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kraag working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Galute doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Galute manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galute wants to control from the top but Kraag keeps moving.
Kraag trying to keep a closed guard but Galute is proving a slippery customer.
Galute with a nice head shot there.
Galute avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kraag is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Galute got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kraag has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Galute has managed to get both his arms back between Kraag's legs - danger averted.
Galute passes into half guard.
Kraag is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Galute postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Kraag to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galute fails to land the takedown.
Kraag takes a swing at Galute's ribcage but misses.
Galute is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kraag misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Galute decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kraag's guard.
Kraag escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Galute gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kraag looking to control.
Kraag looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kraag looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Galute is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Galute throwing strikes from guard but Kraag blocks nicely.
Kraag has his foot on Galute's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Galute works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Leopold Galute will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Galute shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kraag is trying to defend but Galute finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kraag looking for submissions off his back.
Kraag gets full guard.
Kraag looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kraag has momentary wrist control but Galute slips an elbow through the middle.
Galute trying to control the position from guard on top but Kraag is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kraag throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galute trying to control but Kraag is working from the bottom.
Galute preventing the sweep.
Galute landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraag has his foot on Galute's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Galute works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kraag looking for a guillotine here but Galute defends easily.
Kraag has his foot on Galute's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Galute works his way back into a safe position though.
Galute chips away with some ground and pound.
Galute wants to control from the top but Kraag keeps moving.
Galute working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kraag is trying to control the position but Galute postures up.
Galute advances position into side control!
Kraag tries to bench press Galute off him but Galute keeps the position.
Galute working the ground and pound from side control.
Galute thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kraag is trying to control Galute's posture but Galute avoids it.
Leopold Galute is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galute wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kraag, who protects the arm well.
Galute working away.
Galute works to advance to full mount. Kraag defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Galute is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kraag is surviving well by controlling Galute's body position as best he can.
Galute is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kraag can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Galute has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Galute with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kraag working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraag gets back to half guard.
Galute is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kraag is defending against the submission attempts here by Galute.
Kraag is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Galute pulls his head out easily.
Kraag is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kraag trying to control but Galute postures up.
Leopold Galute has got the better of the ground game so far.
Galute is working for a kimura but Kraag is defending it quite comfortably.
Kraag actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kraag trying to control from the bottom.
Galute gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Galute throws a poor cross that misses
and Kraag counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Galute thinking.
Kraag takes a swing at Galute's ribcage but misses.
Galute shoots in and bounces Kraag off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kraag is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kraag is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Galute defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Galute trying to control the position from guard on top but Kraag is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leopold Galute comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Galute 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leopold Galute!
Leopold Galute really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that HELLBENT logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andriy Voronin (ranked 1004 p4p, 1160 weight class) and Seiryu Machida (ranked 146 p4p, 177 weight class). Voronin comes to the cage accompanied by Katyusha. 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 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andriy Voronin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 10 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seiryu Machida!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida lands the left hand.
Machida throws a big shot that misses.
Voronin looks to score with a jab to the body but Machida is just out of range.
Machida appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Voronin looks to land a left hand but Machida moved out of range nicely.
Machida let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Voronin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Voronin takes one to the side of the head.
Voronin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Voronin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machida avoids the head kick by Voronin.
Voronin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Voronin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Voronin lands with a nice body kick.
Voronin misses with a two punch combination.
Voronin lands a head kick. Machida smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Voronin looks to score with a jab to the body but Machida is just out of range.
Machida lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Machida keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Voronin catches Machida right on the button with a cross.
Machida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Voronin.
Machida thinks about the counter body kick.
Voronin tries a head kick but it misses.
Voronin misses with a body shot.
Voronin scoring well with a low kick there.
Voronin misses with a hook. Machida ducked under it nicely.
Machida defending well as Voronin loads up on a big left hand.
Machida replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Voronin blocks it well.
Voronin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Machida - that will leave a mark!
Jab, jab by Voronin - just one landing.
Machida checks a low kick from Voronin.
Voronin tests Machida's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Voronin swings widly with a right hand
and Machida counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crunch! Machida slams his shin into Voronin's torso.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voronin throws a leg kick but Machida sees it coming and moves out of range.
Voronin is looking to land body kicks.
A countering left hand to the body from Machida misses.
Machida misses the shot to the body.
Voronin misses with a hook
and Machida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Voronin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Voronin moves into range and clinches up with Machida.
A head punch on the inside from Machida fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Voronin fails to land.
Machida misses with the head strike.
Machida blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machida.
Voronin blocks an uppercut.
Voronin blocks an elbow strike from Machida.
Voronin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Voronin misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Machida.
Machida doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Voronin.
Machida blocks a body shot from Voronin.
Machida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machida swings wildly with an uppercut but Voronin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machida doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Voronin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machida tries a knee to the head but Voronin blocks it.
Voronin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Machida prevents a body shot from Voronin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machida.
Voronin scores with a hook to the body.
Voronin lands with a left to the head.
Voronin misses with a body punch.
Voronin blocks a body shot from Machida.
Machida misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machida prevents a body shot from Voronin.
Voronin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Voronin.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but Voronin blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Machida.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machida lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Voronin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Machida blocking some punches.
Voronin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machida misses with an elbow over the top.
Voronin lands with a short shot to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Machida obliges.
Machida tries to work over Voronin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machida lands a damaging elbow.
Voronin blocking some punches.
Voronin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Voronin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machida misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Voronin tries a body shot but Machida blocks it.
Voronin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Machida creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Voronin's defenses.
Voronin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andriy Voronin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Voronin scores with a decent looking hook.
Machida takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Machida avoids the body shot from Voronin.
Machida throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Voronin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Machida chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Voronin can pounce on him.
Andriy Voronin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Voronin moves into the clinch.
Machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Voronin lands with a short shot to the head.
Voronin digs a right hand underneath Machida's ribcage. Machida let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Voronin lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Voronin.
Voronin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Machida scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Voronin.
Voronin tries to work over Machida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Voronin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Voronin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida blocks a body shot from Voronin.
Machida cracks Voronin with a nice body shot.
Machida presses Voronin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Voronin blocking some punches.
Voronin blocks an elbow strike from Machida.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machida.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machida.
Voronin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Voronin tries to work over Machida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Voronin.
Voronin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Machida misses with the head strike.
Voronin working aggressively here.
Voronin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Voronin blocks an uppercut.
Voronin avoiding damage as Machida throws knees to the body.
Voronin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machida blocking some punches.
Andriy Voronin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Machida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voronin blocks an uppercut.
Machida lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Voronin blocking some punches.
Voronin dodges an elbow strike from Machida.
Machida tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Voronin's elbow.
Machida lands a left hand that snaps the head of Voronin backwards.
Machida working aggressively here.
Voronin scores with a hook to the body.
Machida creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Voronin's defenses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Voronin.
Voronin throws a head punch that misses.
Machida lands a body shot in the clinch.
Machida misses with some punches.
Machida lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Voronin.
Voronin cracks Machida with a nice body shot.
Machida lands with a right to the head.
Voronin tries to throw a body punch but Machida avoids it by throwing Voronin back against the cage.
Machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Machida tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida blocking some punches.
Machida misses with some punches.
Voronin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Voronin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machida has a couple of punches blocked by Voronin.
Voronin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Voronin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machida connects with a knee to the head.
Voronin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Machida backwards.
Voronin lands a nice shot to the body.
Voronin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machida working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Machida softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Voronin presses Machida against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Machida tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Voronin avoids it.
A nice left hand lands by Voronin.
Machida tries to land knees in the clinch but Voronin avoids the damage to the body.
Voronin blocks a body shot from Machida.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida crunches a lovely knee into Voronin's ribcage.
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!
Voronin tries to throw a body punch but Machida avoids it by throwing Voronin back against the cage.
Machida lands with a left to the head.
A knee to the head by Machida.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machida throws an elbow but misses.
Voronin blocks a body shot from Machida.
Machida scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machida.
Voronin tries a body shot but Machida blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machida.
Voronin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Voronin gets through Machida's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Voronin lands a left hand.
Voronin lands a hook that snaps the head of Machida backwards.
Voronin misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machida misses with the head strike.
Machida can't find room to land a body shot as Voronin controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Voronin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Andriy Voronin 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. This is the final round!
Voronin lands the left hand.
Voronin misses with a leg kick
and Machida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice body punch from Voronin.
Voronin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Voronin misses with a left hand
letting Machida counter with a right hand.
Machida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Voronin.
Voronin checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Voronin misses the target.
Voronin scores with a hook.
Voronin throws a nice head kick!
Voronin scoring well with a low kick there.
Voronin misses with a combination
and Machida counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Voronin scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida throws a lazy body kick
and Voronin counters with a left to the body.
Andriy Voronin is winning the standup battle so far.
Left hook, right uppercut from Voronin.
Machida is rocked!
Voronin drops Machida with a huge uppercut! Machida drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Voronin is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andriy Voronin!
Andriy Voronin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Bounty (ranked 1987 p4p, 2287 weight class) and Arthur Menezes (ranked 282 p4p, 322 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 39 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jamie Bounty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arthur Menezes!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bounty is looking to score with low kicks.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Menezes has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bounty closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bounty clinches up against the cage.
Menezes swings wildly with an uppercut but Bounty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Menezes is trying to pull guard but Bounty turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Menezes decides to pull guard.
Bounty tries to stand but Menezes is controlling from the bottom.
Menezes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Menezes looking for a guillotine here but Bounty defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bounty has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Menezes is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menezes is looking for a triangle but Bounty pushes his legs off easily.
Menezes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bounty is aware though and is defending well.
Menezes has his foot on Bounty's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bounty works his way back into a safe position though.
Menezes looking for a guillotine here but Bounty defends easily.
Menezes has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bounty is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Menezes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menezes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bounty off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bounty has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Menezes.
Menezes working for the choke.
Menezes controls the position.
Bounty defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Menezes is persistently looking for the submission but Bounty is defending it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bounty is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Bounty is keeping busy.
Menezes has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bounty has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Menezes has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Bounty! Can he survive? No! He's out! Menezes gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Arthur Menezes!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ispa Perkele (ranked 809 p4p, 588 weight class) and Alika Hakekia (ranked 118 p4p, 90 weight class). Hakekia has chosen Nation Of Violence as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Ispa Perkele has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ispa Perkele seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ispa Perkele!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alika Hakekia!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perkele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hakekia.
Perkele looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Perkele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hakekia.
Perkele was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Perkele throws a jab when Hakekia was well out of range.
Perkele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hakekia.
Hakekia scores with a decent looking hook.
Perkele takes a swing at Hakekia's ribcage but misses.
Hakekia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Perkele's sensitive parts.
Perkele throws a body punch but Hakekia moves out of range.
A jab from Hakekia finds it's way through Perkele's defenses.
Hakekia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perkele.
Hakekia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hakekia lands a nice shot that snaps Perkele's head back.
Hakekia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Perkele throws out the jab.
Hakekia misses with an uppercut. Perkele saw that one coming.
Perkele looks to land a right hand but Hakekia moved out of range.
Perkele throws out a leg kick but Hakekia moves out of range and Perkele only half commits.
Hakekia scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hakekia lands a jab to the nose.
Perkele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hakekia - that will leave a mark!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice leg kick from Hakekia, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hakekia tries a low kick but Perkele avoids it.
Perkele throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Hakekia - just one landing.
Perkele lands a jab to the head.
A solid body kick from Perkele.
Hakekia lands a jab.
Hakekia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Perkele throws a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Hakekia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Perkele avoids the head kick by Hakekia.
Hakekia throws an overhand right that lands on Perkele's shoulder, as Perkele tries to avoid the shot.
Perkele misses with an uppercut. Hakekia saw that one coming.
Perkele uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hakekia.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perkele throws a hook but Hakekia blocks it.
Hakekia walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Perkele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Perkele misses its target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hakekia throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Perkele throwing a counter right hand but Hakekia manages to avoid it.
Hakekia tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hakekia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perkele manages to avoid it.
Hakekia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hakekia tries a quick counter leg kick but Perkele is wise to it.
Hakekia throws a solid leg kick but Perkele takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hakekia.
Perkele stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hakekia.
A jab lands there for Hakekia.
Hakekia swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hakekia moves out of range of the leg kick from Perkele.
Perkele misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Hakekia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hakekia.
Hakekia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Perkele on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hakekia looks for the body kick but Perkele saw that one coming.
Perkele scores with a jab to the body.
Hakekia has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perkele.
Hakekia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hakekia looks to land a left hand but Perkele moved out of range nicely.
Hakekia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ispa Perkele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakekia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hakekia defending well as Perkele loads up on a big left hand.
Hakekia feints and then cracks Perkele's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Perkele down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hakekia.
Hakekia fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Perkele on the side of the head.
Hakekia scores with a jab to the body.
Hakekia scores with a jab. Perkele acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Perkele moves out of range of the body kick from Hakekia.
Hakekia throws a sloppy head kick and Perkele moves out of range easily.
Perkele throws a jab when Hakekia was well out of range.
A jab from Perkele finds it's way through Hakekia's defenses.
Hakekia throws a head kick that misses.
A big left from Hakekia misses.
Hakekia finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hakekia chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Perkele can pounce on him.
A jab from Perkele misses.
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!
Perkele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hakekia manages to avoid it.
Perkele misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hakekia with a nice calf kick.
Perkele lands a jab to Hakekia's midsection.
Perkele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hakekia was well out of range. Poor timing from Perkele.
A punch lands to the side of Hakekia 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hakekia fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Perkele checks it well.
A counter left hand to the body from Perkele misses its target.
Perkele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hakekia moves away.
Hakekia takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hakekia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perkele manages to avoid it.
Perkele takes a jab right on the kisser.
Perkele defending well as Hakekia loads up on a big left hand.
Hakekia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Hakekia.
Perkele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perkele avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hakekia walks into a straight right hand from Perkele.
Hakekia throws a low kick, looking for Perkele's leg but Perkele calmly moves out of range.
Perkele stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hakekia.
Perkele needs to keep his hands up - Hakekia had a free shot at his head there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alika Hakekia dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hakekia throws out a loose jab but Perkele uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Perkele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hakekia looks to land a body kick but Perkele moved away.
Hakekia slips a jab from Perkele.
Hakekia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hakekia. Perkele shrugs it off though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hakekia. Perkele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Perkele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Perkele slips a straight right by Hakekia.
Hakekia motions for Perkele to come forward. Hakekia throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Perkele throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hakekia cracks Perkele with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Perkele has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hakekia misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Perkele misses the target.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Perkele might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakekia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Perkele throws out the jab.
Hakekia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hakekia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hakekia throws a hook but Perkele avoids it easily.
Hakekia slips a jab from Perkele.
Nice defenses there by Hakekia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkele misses with a looping left.
Perkele misses with a straight left.
Hakekia lands with a good body shot.
Hakekia throws a shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Perkele there.
Hakekia scores with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hakekia.
Hakekia throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hakekia lands a right hook to the body.
A leg kick checked by Hakekia.
Perkele slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Perkele throws a hook but Hakekia blocks it.
Hakekia scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perkele ducks under a wild hook from Hakekia.
Hakekia throws a looping overhand right but Perkele ducks down to avoid it.
Perkele misses with an uppercut
and Hakekia counters with an outside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hakekia checks a leg kick.
Hakekia ducks under a wild hook from Perkele.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hakekia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Perkele.
Nice body kick there by Hakekia.
Hakekia throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Perkele checks a low kick from Hakekia.
Perkele throws a body shot but no joy.
Hakekia checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hakekia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hakekia slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Good leg kick by Hakekia.
Perkele ducks under a wild hook from Hakekia.
Perkele scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hakekia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hakekia misses with a hook.
A counter left hand to the body from Perkele misses its target.
Hakekia misses with a body kick.
Nice body punch from Perkele.
Hakekia misses with a wild body shot.
Hakekia gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Perkele.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Perkele misses the target.
Hakekia works the jab nicely.
Hakekia with a nice cross.
Hakekia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Perkele misses the target.
Perkele moves out of range as Hakekia strikes.
Perkele lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hakekia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Perkele missing with a left hand there. Hakekia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Perkele is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Perkele swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Hakekia to counter with a crisp jab.
Perkele staying out of range there.
Hakekia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perkele manages to avoid it.
Perkele tries a head kick but it misses.
Perkele 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.
Perkele scores with a jab to the head.
Hakekia swings for the body but Perkele moves out of range.
Hakekia checks a low kick from Perkele.
Perkele slips under a jab from Hakekia.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hakekia misses with a low kick.
Perkele scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hakekia in his tracks.
A jab from Hakekia does it's job there.
Perkele misses with a looping left.
Perkele lands a nice shot to the body.
Hakekia lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A combination from Hakekia does no damage.
Perkele takes a swing at Hakekia's ribcage but misses.
Hakekia throws a head kick that misses.
Perkele checks a leg kick.
Perkele fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hakekia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perkele.
Perkele with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hakekia to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perkele misses the jab.
Alika Hakekia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hakekia throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Perkele looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hakekia motions for Perkele to come forward. Hakekia throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hakekia sizes up Perkele with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alika Hakekia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hakekia plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd cheers as Perkele lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hakekia doesn't seem phased though.
Hakekia throws out a leg kick but Perkele moves out of range and Hakekia only half commits.
Perkele throws a big shot that misses.
Hakekia tries a quick counter leg kick but Perkele is wise to it.
Perkele will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hakekia throws a hook but Perkele blocks it.
A quick step to the side and Perkele tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perkele stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hakekia.
Hakekia misses with a straight right.
Perkele throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice jab there from Perkele.
Perkele throws a lazy right hand but Hakekia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Perkele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hakekia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkele walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hakekia checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice body kick from Perkele.
Perkele fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Perkele misses with a low kick.
Perkele moves out of range of the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot lands for Hakekia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkele tries to work over Hakekia's front leg with a kick but Hakekia checks it.
Perkele scores with a punch to the head.
Perkele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perkele looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Perkele throws a nice outside leg kick.
Perkele throws a lazy right hand but Hakekia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hakekia is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hakekia ducks under a wild hook from Perkele.
A big right from Hakekia misses.
Hakekia works Perkele's body with a nice hook.
Perkele moves out of range of the strikes.
As Hakekia backs away, Perkele returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hakekia connects with an inside leg kick.
Hakekia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Perkele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hakekia looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hakekia moves out of range as Perkele strikes.
Hakekia only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hakekia goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hakekia was well out of range. Poor timing from Perkele.
Hakekia connects with a solid leg kick.
Hakekia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hakekia throws a low kick but Perkele moves out of range easily.
Hakekia uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Perkele has time to react.
Hakekia has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hakekia there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hakekia smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hakekia moves out of range as Perkele strikes.
Hakekia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Perkele was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hakekia.
Hakekia defending well as Perkele loads up on a big left hand.
Perkele misses with a hook.
Good exchange - Perkele coming out on top.
Some bone on bone action there as Perkele checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Perkele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perkele ducks under a wild hook from Hakekia.
A little feinted left hand from Perkele on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hakekia throws a hook to the side of Perkele's head but Perkele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Perkele appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hakekia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkele on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Perkele throws a jab when Hakekia was well out of range.
Hakekia appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Perkele takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Perkele throws a front kick aimed at Hakekia's knee but Hakekia avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Hakekia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hakekia defending well as Perkele loads up on a big left hand.
Perkele with the inside leg kick.
Hakekia throws a head kick that misses.
Perkele throws a head kick that Hakekia semi-blocks.
Hakekia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hakekia throws a hook to the side of Perkele's head but Perkele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hakekia fakes the leg kick and cracks Perkele in the body.
Hakekia misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hakekia on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hakekia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Perkele's sensitive parts.
Hakekia takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hakekia thumps Perkele with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hakekia throws out a leg kick but Perkele moves out of range and Hakekia only half commits.
Perkele misses with a low kick as Hakekia jumps back.
Hakekia with a nice cross.
Perkele looks to land a left hand but Hakekia moved out of range nicely.
Perkele throws a leg kick that misses.
Hakekia lands a nice looking body kick.
Hakekia drops his hands momentarily and Perkele takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Perkele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hakekia throws an overhand right that lands on Perkele's shoulder, as Perkele tries to avoid the shot.
Perkele misses with a hook. Hakekia ducked under it nicely.
Hakekia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perkele.
Hakekia walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Perkele looks to score with a jab to the body but Hakekia is just out of range.
Perkele looks to land a left hand but Hakekia moved out of range nicely.
Perkele takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hakekia staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Ispa Perkele did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Perkele's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Perkele throws a jab but it's blocked by Hakekia.
Hakekia lets loose with a powerful body kick. Perkele will feel that in the morning.
Hakekia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Perkele.
Hakekia lands with an uppercut that bounces Perkele off the cage and back into range.
Hakekia throws a low kick but Perkele avoids it.
Hakekia moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Hakekia.
Perkele moves out of range of the body kick from Hakekia.
Perkele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hakekia throws a leg kick which misses Perkele's front leg but catches the back leg as Perkele tries to avoid it.
Perkele walks into a stiff left hand from Hakekia.
Perkele throws a shot from downtown. Hakekia moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkele cracks Hakekia with a good jab.
Hakekia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perkele manages to avoid it.
Hakekia takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hakekia looks to land a body kick but Perkele moved away.
Hakekia scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perkele with a nice calf kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkele throws out a leg kick but Hakekia moves out of range and Perkele only half commits.
Hakekia throws a leg kick
and Perkele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Perkele scores with a leg kick.
Hakekia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Perkele tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hakekia is able to avoid easily.
Perkele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Perkele uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Perkele scoring well with a low kick there.
Hakekia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Perkele looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Perkele misses with a body shot.
Hakekia misses with an uppercut.
Hakekia moves out of range as Perkele strikes.
Perkele ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hakekia misses with a wild body shot.
Perkele checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hakekia throws a body punch but Perkele moves out of range.
Perkele paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hakekia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hakekia throws a right and a left that Perkele avoids nicely.
Perkele misses with a wild body shot.
Perkele throws a hook but Hakekia avoids it easily.
Hakekia misses with a low kick.
Perkele misses with a wild body shot.
Perkele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hakekia was well out of range. Poor timing from Perkele.
Perkele lands an overhand right.
A telegraphed right hand from Perkele misses the target.
Hakekia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A bone on bone clash there as Hakekia blocks the leg kick.
Perkele looks to land a right hand but Hakekia moved out of range.
A leg kick checked by Perkele.
Perkele throws a body punch but Hakekia moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakekia scores with the left hand. Perkele knows he should have avoided that one.
Hakekia lands with a straight right. Perkele didn't see that one coming.
Perkele throws a hook to the side of Hakekia's head but Hakekia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hakekia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Perkele swings widly with a right hand
and Hakekia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hakekia keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hakekia scores with a hook to the body. Perkele takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hakekia connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Perkele throws a leg kick
and Hakekia counters with a stiff right hand.
Hakekia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perkele looks to throw the jab but Hakekia is out of range.
Perkele misses with a body shot
and Hakekia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Perkele throws a big shot that misses.
Hakekia throws out a counter right but Perkele avoids it with no problem.
Perkele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hakekia.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hakekia tries to work over Perkele's front leg with a kick but Perkele checks it.
Hakekia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Perkele throws a looping overhand right but Hakekia ducks down to avoid it.
Perkele throws the left hand but Hakekia avoids the punch easily.
Hakekia throws a jab when Perkele was well out of range.
Perkele checks a leg kick.
Hakekia sizes up Perkele with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Perkele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hakekia throws out the jab.
Hakekia lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hakekia slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Perkele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perkele has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Perkele there as he acknowledges the shot.
Perkele throws a series of punches but Hakekia moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perkele. Hakekia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hakekia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Perkele throws a hook to the side of Hakekia's head but Hakekia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Perkele gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Alika Hakekia will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hakekia takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A big left from Hakekia misses.
Hakekia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perkele throwing a counter right hand but Hakekia manages to avoid it.
Hakekia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Perkele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hakekia throws out the jab.
Perkele throws a low kick but Hakekia avoids it.
Hakekia connects with an inside leg kick.
Perkele throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hakekia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hakekia looks to land a body kick but Perkele moved away.
Hakekia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perkele.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakekia throws a low kick but Perkele avoids it.
Jab, jab by Perkele - just one landing.
Perkele throws a leg kick
and Hakekia makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Perkele really felt that one!
A punch lands to the side of Perkele 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Perkele swings for the body but Hakekia moves out of range.
Hakekia misses with a hook. Perkele ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkele checks a leg kick.
Perkele drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perkele. Hakekia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Perkele throws a low kick but Hakekia moves out of range easily.
Hakekia misses with a low kick.
Hakekia defending well as Perkele loads up on a big left hand.
Hakekia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hakekia lands a jab to the nose.
Perkele throws an off balance right hand
and Hakekia counters with a stiff right hand.
Hakekia checks a leg kick.
Perkele throws a body punch but Hakekia moves out of range.
Hakekia tries a quick counter leg kick but Perkele is wise to it.
Hakekia thuds a left hand into Perkele's body.
A low kick lands for Perkele.
Perkele jabs Hakekia to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hakekia getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hakekia avoids a kick to the body.
Perkele lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
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!
Hakekia lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Perkele swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hakekia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perkele. Hakekia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Perkele takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hakekia avoids a kick to the body.
Hakekia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Perkele misses with a hook. Hakekia ducked under it nicely.
Hakekia lands a leg kick that knocks Perkele off balance momentarily.
A left lands for Hakekia.
Perkele throws a front kick aimed at Hakekia's knee but Hakekia avoids it well.
Hakekia thumps Perkele with a low kick.
Hakekia misses with a low kick.
Perkele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Hakekia 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkele throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Perkele.
Hakekia missing with a left hand there. Perkele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hakekia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Perkele sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hakekia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hakekia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Perkele on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A good leg kick by Hakekia.
Perkele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hakekia.
Hakekia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Perkele on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Hakekia.
Perkele missing with a left hand there. Hakekia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Perkele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hakekia is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Perkele scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hakekia slips under a jab.
Perkele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hakekia checks a low kick from Perkele.
Perkele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hakekia was well out of range. Poor timing from Perkele.
A nice side step and Hakekia releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hakekia darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Perkele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hakekia was well out of range. Poor timing from Perkele.
A good leg kick by Hakekia.
Perkele on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hakekia. Hakekia obviously looking to wear him down.
Hakekia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ispa Perkele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hakekia avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hakekia throws a low kick, looking for Perkele's leg but Perkele calmly moves out of range.
Hakekia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hakekia keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A low kick from Perkele is predictable there
and Hakekia counters with a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hakekia.
Hakekia fakes the leg kick and cracks Perkele in the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alika Hakekia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hakekia has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alika Hakekia!
Alika Hakekia is the new welterweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Alika Hakekia gave a big smile as he said 'Finally I Am A World Champion, This Title For My Fans In Hawaii. I Train So Hard At Tran MMA Gym, For This Moment.'.
The defeated Ispa Perkele had this to say: 'Back to the gym I guess.'.
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