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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lu Wai Ping (ranked 1887 p4p, 1878 weight class) and Elam Armis (ranked 237 p4p, 236 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lu Wai Ping!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Elam Armis!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wai Ping looks to throw the jab but Armis is out of range.
Armis ducks under a wild hook from Wai Ping.
Wai Ping pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wai Ping throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wai Ping throws a hook to the side of Armis's head but Armis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lu Wai Ping seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wai Ping smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wai Ping throws a front kick aimed at Armis's knee but Armis avoids it well.
Wai Ping is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Armis.
Armis moves into the clinch.
Wai Ping tries to land a knee to the head but Armis blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armis has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wai Ping uses from the top position.
Armis looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Wai Ping puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Armis scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Wai Ping manages to mount him!
Armis looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armis is trying to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armis is trying to stand back up.
Armis is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Armis just trying to survive but Wai Ping is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wai Ping keeps control of the position as Armis tries to break free.
Wai Ping biding his time, controlling Armis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armis tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Wai Ping controlling the positon.
Armis looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
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.
Armis tries to roll but Wai Ping sticks to his back.
Armis is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Wai Ping off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Armis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Armis is still trying to improve position.
Wai Ping trying to control momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Armis is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lu Wai Ping dominated that round.
That's time! Wai Ping's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wai Ping throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Armis counters with a nice uppercut.
Wai Ping misses with a hook. Armis ducked under it nicely.
Wai Ping is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Armis can do to turn this around?
Wai Ping misses with an uppercut. Armis saw that one coming.
Armis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wai Ping throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Armis counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wai Ping looking to hit a scissor sweep but Armis is one step ahead there.
Armis landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Armis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Armis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Armis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Armis throws a strike but Wai Ping rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armis trying to keep a closed guard but Wai Ping is proving a slippery customer.
Armis looking for a sweep. Not yet Armis, not yet.
Lu Wai Ping overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Armis has Wai Ping pulled in close to control his posture.
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.
Wai Ping pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Armis is keeping the position for now.
Armis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Armis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wai Ping swings widly with a right hand
and Armis counters with a nice uppercut.
Armis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wai Ping.
Wai Ping misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Armis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wai Ping throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Armis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Armis sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wai Ping looks to throw a body kick
and Armis counters with a straight right hand.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wai Ping throws an elbow but misses.
Wai Ping with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Armis managing to block the knees to the body from Wai Ping.
Armis pulls guard effortlessly.
Armis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Armis has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wai Ping has passed into side control.
Armis is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wai Ping is staying tight to Armis's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Armis keeps Wai Ping under control for a moment.
Armis struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
I wouldn't like to be where Armis is right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Elam Armis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Wai Ping lands with a hook. Armis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Armis has his takedown stuffed
and Wai Ping counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Armis's coach down at Crapollas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Armis's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lu Wai Ping is winning the standup battle so far.
Armis checks a low kick from Wai Ping.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Armis! But no joy.
Wai Ping jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wai Ping jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wai Ping attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wai Ping throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wai Ping looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wai Ping misses with a low kick.
Armis now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wai Ping pushes Armis away with a front kick.
Armis slips a jab from Wai Ping.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wai Ping misses with a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Armis! But no joy.
Armis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Armis avoids the body shot from Wai Ping.
Armis throws out a counter right but Wai Ping avoids it with no problem.
Wai Ping throws a looping overhand right but Armis ducks down to avoid it.
Lu Wai Ping is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Armis misses with a takedown
and Wai Ping counters with a leg kick.
Wai Ping throws a chopping leg kick but Armis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Armis checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Armis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wai Ping throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Armis counters with a left and a right that stings Wai Ping.
Wai Ping misses with a straight right.
Armis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A lazy body kick from Wai Ping
and Armis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wai Ping thinking.
Armis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lu Wai Ping has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elam Armis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wai Ping throws a poor cross that misses
and Armis counters with a stiff right hand.
Wai Ping lands a head shot.
Armis misses with a takedown attempt
and Wai Ping counters with an outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Armis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wai Ping circles away.
Armis checks a leg kick.
Wai Ping swings away with a body shot that misses
and Armis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice sprawl there from Wai Ping as Armis shoots in.
Wai Ping throws a chopping leg kick but Armis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wai Ping lands a body shot.
Wai Ping just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Armis is defended easily by Wai Ping.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wai Ping pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Armis is looking for the big counter here.
Wai Ping throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Armis.
Wai Ping looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Armis shoots for a takedown but Wai Ping saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Armis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wai Ping counters with a nice leg kick.
Wai Ping misses with a body shot.
A jab from Wai Ping finds it's way through Armis's defenses.
Donk. Wai Ping catches Armis right on the button with a cross.
Armis has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wai Ping throws a head kick that misses.
Armis changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Armis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wai Ping is fending him off so far but Armis persists. Nope, Wai Ping circles away and we're back to standing.
Armis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wai Ping throws a head kick that misses
and Armis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wai Ping thinking.
Wai Ping misses with a jab to the body
and Armis counters with a nice body shot.
Armis ducks under a wild hook from Wai Ping.
A little jabbing left from Armis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wai Ping fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Armis checks it well.
The fighters circling - Wai Ping throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Armis shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Armis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wai Ping's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lu Wai Ping showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wai Ping 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lu Wai Ping!
Lu Wai Ping took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I Got 2 More Fights To Go And I’m Retiring '.
The defeated Elam Armis had this to say: 'This one didn't go my way but I will be back!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Derek Trucks (ranked 3000 p4p, 1718 weight class) and Tim Armstrong (ranked 367 p4p, 240 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Derek Trucks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trucks misses with a few strikes there.
Trucks missing with a left hand there. Armstrong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Armstrong works Trucks's body with a nice hook.
Trucks misses with a double jab.
Trucks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Armstrong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Armstrong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trucks.
Trucks avoids the body shot from Armstrong.
Armstrong tests Trucks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Trucks lands a nice shot that snaps Armstrong's head back.
Armstrong connects with a body shot.
Trucks misses with a wild body shot.
Armstrong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Trucks.
Trucks gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Armstrong.
Trucks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Armstrong manages to avoid it.
Derek Trucks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trucks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Armstrong flicks out a counter leg kick but Trucks steps away.
Armstrong has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Armstrong is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Trucks rather than just go for the knockout.
Trucks misses the shot to the body.
Armstrong scores with a nice strike.
Trucks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Armstrong on the side of the head.
Armstrong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trucks manages to avoid it.
Trucks scores with a shot to the body.
Trucks stuns Armstrong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Armstrong keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Trucks moves away from the strike by Armstrong.
Trucks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trucks throws a body punch but Armstrong moves out of range.
Armstrong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trucks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Trucks misses its target.
Armstrong lands a nice hook to Trucks's body. Trucks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Armstrong staying out of range there.
Armstrong throws out a counter right but Trucks avoids it with no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Armstrong scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trucks swings away with a body shot that misses
and Armstrong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Trucks throws a sloppy body shot
and Armstrong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Trucks scores with a jab. Armstrong acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Trucks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trucks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Trucks misses with the combination.
Armstrong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trucks.
Armstrong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Trucks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Armstrong moves away.
Trucks swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Armstrong counters with a nice uppercut.
 It looks like Derek Trucks has been cut.
Trucks misses with an uppercut
and Armstrong counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Armstrong throws a quick inside leg kick.
Armstrong scores with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Trucks throws a hook but Armstrong blocks it.
Trucks lands a nice shot to the body.
Armstrong lands with a shot to the body.
Trucks lands with an uppercut that bounces Armstrong off the cage and back into range.
Trucks misses the body punch
and Armstrong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Trucks smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Trucks misses with a straight right.
Armstrong appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Trucks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trucks throws a sloppy body shot
and Armstrong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Trucks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Armstrong.
Armstrong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Trucks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, jab by Armstrong - just one landing.
Trucks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trucks misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong stuns Trucks with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Trucks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Armstrong.
Armstrong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A punch combination from Trucks misses.
Trucks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Armstrong circles away quickly and effectively.
Trucks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Armstrong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Armstrong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trucks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Armstrong avoids the body shot from Trucks.
Armstrong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Trucks throws a body shot but no joy.
Armstrong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trucks is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Trucks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A shot to the body from Trucks misses
and Armstrong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tim Armstrong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Derek Trucks's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Armstrong throws a jab but it's blocked by Trucks.
Armstrong ducks under a wild hook from Trucks.
Armstrong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Armstrong catches Trucks with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Armstrong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Trucks misses the shot to the body.
Trucks lands a jab-cross combination.
Armstrong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Armstrong throws a lazy right hand but Trucks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Armstrong jabs Trucks to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Trucks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Trucks there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Armstrong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Trucks.
Trucks takes one to the chin there.
Trucks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trucks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Armstrong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Armstrong. Trucks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Armstrong swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Trucks counters with a left to the body.
Trucks misses with a body shot.
Armstrong lands with a cross.
Armstrong cracks Trucks with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Trucks misses with a right hand
and Armstrong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Armstrong misses with a body shot.
Trucks throws a shot to the body.
Trucks takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Trucks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Trucks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Armstrong.
Armstrong staying out of range there.
Armstrong lands a nice shot to the body.
Trucks takes a swing at Armstrong's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong throws a hard body shot but it just 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!
Trucks plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Armstrong scores with a hook to the body. Trucks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Armstrong punishes Trucks's body with a nice straight punch.
Armstrong slips under a jab.
Trucks swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Armstrong counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Trucks on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Armstrong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Trucks shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Trucks blocks a jab.
Armstrong throws a shot from downtown. Trucks moves away and avoids it.
Trucks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Armstrong.
Armstrong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Trucks's head backwards.
Trucks throws a shot to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Trucks might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Armstrong misses.
Trucks misses with a wild body shot.
Armstrong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Armstrong misses with a wild body shot.
Trucks looks to score with a jab to the body but Armstrong is just out of range.
Trucks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Trucks tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot by Armstrong.
Trucks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trucks throws the left hand but Armstrong avoids the punch easily.
Armstrong doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Armstrong connects with the punch.
Armstrong scores with a hook to the body. Trucks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Trucks works Armstrong's body with a nice hook.
Trucks throws a body punch but Armstrong moves out of range.
Armstrong appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Armstrong catches Trucks right on the button with a cross.
Armstrong cracks a nice hook into Trucks's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trucks takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Armstrong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Armstrong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trucks moves away.
Trucks swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Armstrong counter with a right hand.
Armstrong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab from Trucks.
Tim Armstrong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Trucks loads up on a big right hand but Armstrong slips the punch.
Trucks throws a body shot but no joy.
Armstrong with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Armstrong lands a body shot.
Trucks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Trucks throws a big shot that misses.
Armstrong scores with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Armstrong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Derek Trucks's cut.
That's time! Trucks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Armstrong avoids the body shot from Trucks.
Trucks loads up on a big right hand but Armstrong slips the punch.
Trucks takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Armstrong scores with a shot to the body.
Trucks throws a lazy uppercut
and Armstrong counters with a left to the body.
Trucks misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Armstrong counters with a straight right hand.
Trucks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Trucks there as he acknowledges the shot.
Armstrong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Trucks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Trucks misses with a wild combination.
Trucks misses with a lunging right hand
and Armstrong counters with a nice uppercut.
Armstrong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
 Trucks is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trucks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Armstrong scores with a counter punch that sends Trucks to the canvas! Armstrong smells blood - he's punishing Trucks with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Trucks has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Armstrong!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Cooke (ranked 1464 p4p, 2546 weight class) and Harold Nicolas (ranked 190 p4p, 317 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 45 - 23 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Cooke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Harold Nicolas!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicolas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cooke stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nicolas tries to move into range but Cooke moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cooke smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cooke looks to score with a jab to the body but Nicolas is just out of range.
Nicolas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nicolas swings for the body but Cooke moves out of range.
Matt Cooke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooke falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nicolas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cooke on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sloppy strikes from Cooke. Those never looked like landing.
Nicolas throws out a counter right but Cooke avoids it with no problem.
Cooke has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Silverback MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Cooke jabs at Nicolas's body.
Cooke scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cooke lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nicolas lands a slapping body shot.
Cooke defending well as Nicolas loads up on a big left hand.
Cooke lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicolas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cooke connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nicolas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Cooke scores with a four punch combination!
Cooke walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cooke 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.
Decent striking displayed by Cooke there.
Donk. Nicolas catches Cooke right on the button with a cross.
Cooke dips to his left and cracks Nicolas with an uppercut!
Nicolas misses with a double jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cooke cracks Nicolas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cooke misses with the combination.
Nicolas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cooke looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicolas misses with a straight left.
Cooke scores with a hook.
Nicolas has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cooke scores with a jab. Nicolas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Some wild striking there from Cooke.
Cooke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nicolas.
Good exchange - Cooke coming out on top.
Nicolas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cooke.
An inside leg kick lands from Cooke.
Cooke moves out of range as Nicolas strikes.
Nicolas walks into a left hand.
Cooke misses with a jab, cross combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Nicolas misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooke getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nicolas staying out of range there.
Nicolas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nicolas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cooke.
Cooke fails to land with a series of punches.
Nicolas moves out of range as Cooke strikes.
Cooke tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nicolas is able to avoid easily.
Cooke throws a lazy right hand but Nicolas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nicolas misses the jab.
Nicolas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cooke is out of range.
Cooke scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cooke is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cooke lands a jab.
Cooke lands with a nice body punch.
Nicolas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooke slips a jab from Nicolas.
Cooke lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nicolas at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cooke ducks under a wild hook from Nicolas.
Cooke walks into a jab.
Cooke scores with a three punch combo!
Nicolas throws a body shot but no joy.
Cooke throws a series of strikes that have Nicolas backpedaling.
Cooke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nicolas.
Cooke throws an overhand right that lands on Nicolas's shoulder, as Nicolas tries to avoid the shot.
Nicolas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nicolas misses with a double jab.
Cooke works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nicolas looks to land a right hand but Cooke moved out of range.
Nicolas sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cooke swings widly with a right hand
and Nicolas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Cooke 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.
Cooke cracks Nicolas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A combination from Cooke does no damage.
A little jabbing left from Nicolas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cooke throws a looping overhand right but Nicolas ducks down to avoid it.
Cooke's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nicolas under the eye.
Cooke lands a head shot.
Cooke missing with a left hand there. Nicolas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nicolas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nicolas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cooke.
Cooke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nicolas.
Nicolas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cooke.
Cooke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Nicolas.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cooke.
Nicolas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cooke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cooke wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cooke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nicolas can do to turn this around?
Nicolas walks into a left hand.
Nicolas connects with a leg kick.
Cooke throws a head kick but Nicolas moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Cooke - just one landing.
Nicolas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nicolas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Cooke here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Cooke swings for the body but Nicolas moves out of range.
Cooke blocks a jab.
Cooke lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cooke looks to throw the jab but Nicolas is out of range.
Nicolas defending well as Cooke loads up on a big left hand.
Cooke tries a low kick but Nicolas avoids it.
Nicolas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicolas moves forwards but Cooke connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice cross by Cooke.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cooke misses with a series of wild punches.
Cooke lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nicolas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cooke is able to avoid easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Cooke misses its target.
Cooke does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nice defenses there by Cooke.
Nicolas fails to land with a series of punches.
Cooke throws the left hand but Nicolas avoids the punch easily.
Nicolas throws a jab but it's blocked by Cooke.
Nicolas slips a straight right by Cooke.
Cooke lands with a hook. Nicolas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matt Cooke is winning the standup battle so far.
Nicolas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nicolas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cooke.
Nicolas throws out a counter right but Cooke avoids it with no problem.
Nicolas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cooke.
Cooke throws a low kick but Nicolas avoids it.
Cooke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nicolas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nicolas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cooke looks to land a combination but Nicolas avoids it well.
Cooke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nicolas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nicolas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cooke lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cooke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nicolas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cooke's knee momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Cooke. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nicolas feints and then cracks Cooke's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cooke down.
Nicolas moves out of range as Cooke strikes.
Cooke throws an overhand right that lands on Nicolas's shoulder, as Nicolas tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Nicolas misses.
Cooke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from Cooke.
Cooke throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nicolas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cooke dips to his left and cracks Nicolas with an uppercut!
Cooke looks to land a right hand but Nicolas moved out of range.
Cooke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nicolas was well out of range. Poor timing from Cooke.
Cooke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nicolas.
Nicolas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cooke.
Nicolas misses with a right hand
and Cooke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Cooke dominated that second 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. 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.
Cooke lands with an overhand left.
Cooke on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nicolas moves away from the strike by Cooke.
Cooke misses with a looping left.
Cooke backing away here, and Nicolas unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Cooke misses with a right hand
and Nicolas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cooke moves away from the strike by Nicolas.
Nicolas throws a body kick that misses.
Nicolas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cooke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nicolas throws a jab but it's blocked by Cooke.
Nicolas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Cooke misses the target.
Cooke throws out a loose jab but Nicolas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cooke throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nicolas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cooke tries to bum rush Nicolas with a series of wild strikes but Nicolas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cooke is looking to chop away at Nicolas's legs.
A lazy left from Cooke finds it's target.
Nicolas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cooke throws a series of strikes that have Nicolas backpedaling.
Nicolas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nicolas blocks a leg kick.
Cooke looks to land a left hand but Nicolas moved out of range nicely.
Nicolas falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Cooke to counter with a crisp jab.
Cooke lands a nice looking body kick.
Cooke throws a looping overhand right but Nicolas ducks down to avoid it.
Nicolas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Cooke. That snapped Nicolas's head back.
Cooke misses with a hook
and Cooke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nicolas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cooke throws out the jab.
Cooke misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nicolas counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cooke just misses with a punch to the body.
Cooke connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cooke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cooke connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sloppy strikes from Cooke. Those never looked like landing.
Nicolas scores with a hook.
Cooke throws an overhand right that lands on Nicolas's shoulder, as Nicolas tries to avoid the shot.
Nicolas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nicolas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cooke connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooke bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nicolas's head backwards.
Nicolas slips a straight right by Cooke.
Nicolas misses with a body kick.
Nicolas misses with a looping right.
Cooke avoids a kick to the body.
Nicolas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cooke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cooke throws an off balance right hand
and Nicolas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nicolas throws a jab when Cooke was well out of range.
Cooke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cooke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A punch combination from Cooke misses.
Cooke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicolas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nicolas throws a jab but it's blocked by Cooke.
Cooke throws a hook but Nicolas blocks it.
Nicolas is looking for the big counter here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cooke darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cooke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nicolas tries a quick counter leg kick but Cooke is wise to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cooke connects with a jab.
Harold Nicolas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cooke throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cooke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nicolas.
Cooke scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cooke lands a nice shot to the body.
Matt Cooke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nicolas looks to land a right hand but Cooke moved out of range.
Cooke was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nicolas misses the body punch
and Cooke counters with a leg kick.
Nicolas throws a leg kick
and Cooke counters with a good low kick that Nicolas was not able to check.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Cooke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cooke has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Cooke!
An out of breath Matt Cooke thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Hazlehurst (ranked 1574 p4p, 1267 weight class) and William Ralph Dean (ranked 206 p4p, 163 weight class). Hazlehurst's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Queen - One Vision. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Hazlehurst!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 20 - 1, fighting out of New York, William Ralph Dean!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dean jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hazlehurst was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dean misses with a head kick.
Dean throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hazlehurst on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Dean scores with a four punch combination!
William Ralph Dean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hazlehurst throws an overhand right that lands on Dean's shoulder, as Dean tries to avoid the shot.
Hazlehurst uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dean.
Dean displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dean misses with a hook. Hazlehurst ducked under it nicely.
Hazlehurst throwing a counter right hand but Dean manages to avoid it.
Dean swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dean throws a jab when Hazlehurst was well out of range.
It looked like Hazlehurst wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slow jab from Hazlehurst misses its intended target.
Dean loads up on a big right hand but Hazlehurst slips the punch.
Dean misses with a looping right.
Dean keeps Hazlehurst at a distance using the push kick.
Dean throws a sloppy body shot
and Hazlehurst counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean works Hazlehurst's body with a nice hook.
Hazlehurst lands a jab.
Dean bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dean takes a swing at Hazlehurst's ribcage but misses.
Hazlehurst keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hazlehurst fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dean buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dean throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dean throws a low kick but Hazlehurst moves out of range easily.
Hazlehurst throwing a counter right hand but Dean manages to avoid it.
Dean defending well as Hazlehurst loads up on a big left hand.
Dean moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dean throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dean thows a left - swing and a miss!
A shot to the liver by Dean. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dean will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hazlehurst appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dean. Hazlehurst shrugs it off though.
Dean ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dean cracks Hazlehurst with a good jab.
Dean tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dean misses with a straight right.
Hazlehurst takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dean tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hazlehurst is able to avoid easily.
Hazlehurst takes one to the chin there.
Hazlehurst takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dean bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dean is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dean fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hazlehurst staying out of range there.
Dean throws a one two combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Dean, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dean throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hazlehurst.
Dean throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hazlehurst sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dean misses with a series of wild punches.
Dean uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hazlehurst.
Dean misses with a double jab.
Hazlehurst throwing a counter right hand but Dean manages to avoid it.
Dean throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dean takes a swing at Hazlehurst's ribcage but misses.
Hazlehurst misses with a wild body shot.
Dean missing with a left hand there. Hazlehurst was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hazlehurst scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dean staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean misses with a jab to the body
and Dean takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dean throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hazlehurst swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dean on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
Dean swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hazlehurst misses the jab.
Dean appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dean chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dean throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hazlehurst counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dean thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hazlehurst takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A head kick by Dean misses
and Hazlehurst counters with a stiff right hand.
Dean misses with a leg kick
and Hazlehurst counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dean slips under a jab from Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dean.
Hazlehurst slips a jab and a cross from Dean.
Dean throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hazlehurst sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William Ralph Dean dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dean misses with a wild body shot.
Dean throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hazlehurst rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dean counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hazlehurst thinking.
Dean scores with a jab to the head.
Dean misses with a wild body shot.
Hazlehurst was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hazlehurst blocks a jab.
Hazlehurst ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dean moves away.
Dean misses with a two punch combination.
Dean misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hazlehurst looks to land a right hand but Dean moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dean connects with a looping right hand.
Dean looks to land a right hand but Hazlehurst moved out of range.
Hazlehurst throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Dean to counter with a crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Dean. Those never looked like landing.
William Ralph Dean seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hazlehurst uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dean connects with a body shot.
Dean swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hazlehurst might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Dean misses with a straight left.
Hazlehurst on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dean has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hazlehurst finds it's way round the side to connect with Dean's head.
Dean throws a sloppy head kick and Hazlehurst moves out of range easily.
Hazlehurst walks into a straight right hand from Dean.
Dean is looking to chop away at Hazlehurst's legs.
Hazlehurst throws a hook but Dean blocks it.
Dean swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hazlehurst is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
William Ralph Dean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dean uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hazlehurst.
Dean will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hazlehurst misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dean throws a jab when Hazlehurst was well out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hazlehurst looks to score with a jab to the body but Dean is just out of range.
Hazlehurst checks a low kick from Dean.
Dean looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dean looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dean throws a head kick that misses.
Dean throws a right hand that misses
and Hazlehurst connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dean jabs Hazlehurst to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dean throws a right hand that Hazlehurst ducks under and follows up with a left that Hazlehurst also avoids with ease.
Dean looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dean. Hazlehurst does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Hazlehurst misses the target.
Hazlehurst misses with a body shot.
Hazlehurst misses with an uppercut. Dean saw that one coming.
Dean fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazlehurst throws a jab when Dean was well out of range.
Dean stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hazlehurst blocks a head kick by Dean.
Hazlehurst throws a hook but Dean avoids it easily.
Dean throws a hook but Hazlehurst avoids it easily.
Hazlehurst throws the left hand but Dean avoids the punch easily.
Dean misses with an uppercut
and Hazlehurst counters with a stiff right hand.
Dean misses the shot to the body.
Dean has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hazlehurst throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dean sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dean.
Dean just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and Hazlehurst tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hazlehurst jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dean throws a jab when Hazlehurst was well out of range.
Dean waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dean looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Dean. Those never looked like landing.
Hazlehurst swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dean scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hazlehurst scores with a shot to the body.
Hazlehurst waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dean.
Dean throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dean will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dean lands a nice looking body shot.
Hazlehurst fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dean throws a right hand that Hazlehurst ducks under and follows up with a left that Hazlehurst also avoids with ease.
Dean ducks right into an uppercut from Hazlehurst.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William Ralph Dean showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Dean throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dean has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dean there as he acknowledges the shot.
A shot to the body from Hazlehurst misses
and Dean connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dean takes a swing at Hazlehurst's ribcage but misses.
Hazlehurst swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dean scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dean throws a head kick that misses.
Dean digs a good hook to Hazlehurst's body.
Dean lands a nice hook to Hazlehurst's body. Hazlehurst takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hazlehurst pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Hazlehurst misses.
Hazlehurst keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dean.
Dean pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dean looks to land a combination. Hazlehurst sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dean takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hazlehurst looks to throw the jab but Dean is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean misses with a two punch combination.
Hazlehurst thuds his right hand into Dean's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dean throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hazlehurst sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hazlehurst is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dean.
Dean throws a leg kick which misses Hazlehurst's front leg but catches the back leg as Hazlehurst tries to avoid it.
Dean bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dean throws a hook to the side of Hazlehurst's head but Hazlehurst sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Hazlehurst on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dean slips under a jab from Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dean throws a body shot but no joy.
A combination from Dean does no damage.
Hazlehurst missing with a left hand there. Dean was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dean throws a jab when Hazlehurst was well out of range.
Dean misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hazlehurst.
Dean throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A counter left hand to the body from Hazlehurst misses its target.
Hazlehurst throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dean fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hazlehurst looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dean throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hazlehurst uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dean.
Dean throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Hazlehurst to counter with a crisp jab.
Dean lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hazlehurst jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dean looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dean will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from Hazlehurst on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hazlehurst misses with a hook. Dean ducked under it nicely.
Hazlehurst throws a looping overhand right but Dean ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hazlehurst was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dean throws a leg kick
and Hazlehurst counters with a nice uppercut.
Hazlehurst uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dean.
Hazlehurst swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dean throws a hook but Hazlehurst blocks it.
Hazlehurst misses with a straight right.
Dean pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dean throws a solid leg kick but Hazlehurst takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dean.
Dean avoids the body shot from Hazlehurst.
Dean misses the shot to the body.
Hazlehurst defending well as Dean loads up on a big left hand.
Dean throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hazlehurst.
Dean uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hazlehurst.
Dean moves out of range of the strikes.
Dean lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big left from Hazlehurst misses.
Hazlehurst takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dean tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hazlehurst is able to avoid easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dean throws a sloppy head kick and Hazlehurst moves out of range easily.
Dean slips a straight right by Hazlehurst.
Dean feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hazlehursts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Daniel Hazlehurst has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A combination from Dean does no damage.
Dean throws a sloppy head kick and Hazlehurst moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Hazlehurst on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dean fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hazlehurst looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dean uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hazlehurst.
Dean loads up on a big right hand but Hazlehurst slips the punch.
Hazlehurst dips to his left and cracks Dean with an uppercut!
Hazlehurst throws a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Ralph Dean comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dean has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Ralph Dean!
William Ralph Dean managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Goblin Fight Wear, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gauthier Delisle (ranked 1015 p4p, 1190 weight class) and Usko Matonen (ranked 57 p4p, 65 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gauthier Delisle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Usko Matonen!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matonen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matonen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Delisle tests Matonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gauthier Delisle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Delisle. That's going to slow Matonen down.
A jab from Delisle finds it's way through Matonen's defenses.
Delisle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matonen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Delisle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matonen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matonen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Delisle shoots in but Matonen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Delisle connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matonen. Matonen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matonen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Delisle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A shot to the body from Delisle misses
and Matonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matonen slips a jab from Delisle.
Delisle checks a leg kick nicely.
Matonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Delisle ducks under a wild hook from Matonen.
A big right from Matonen misses.
Delisle cracks Matonen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Matonen's coach down at Old Irish’s Fighter Factory was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Matonen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Delisle tries for a takedown but Matonen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Delisle is looking to slow Matonen down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matonen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matonen looks to land a combination. Delisle sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Delisle walks into a jab.
Matonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Delisle attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A slow jab from Matonen misses its intended target.
Matonen drives through and clinches with Delisle against the cage.
Delisle tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gauthier Delisle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matonen pushes Delisle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Matonen lands a shoulder strike.
Delisle tries to score a body lock takedown but Matonen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Delisle fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Delisle has clasped his hands together around Matonen's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Delisle in side control, throwing shots but Matonen defends.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Matonen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Delisle wants to control but Matonen is keeping him busy.
Matonen keeping his opponent close.
The ground and pound from Delisle seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Delisle grinds an elbow into Matonen's temple.
Matonen is looking for a sweep.
Delisle trying to control the position but Matonen is working away.
Delisle has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Matonen prevents Delisle from improving position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matonen defending against the ground and pound.
Matonen tries to bench press Delisle off him but Delisle keeps the position.
Delisle looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Delisle has an Americana. Matonen didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Delisle is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Delisle hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Gauthier Delisle!
A very excited looking Gauthier Delisle 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.
Usko Matonen spoke after the fight, saying 'Another decision lost? This was my last fight. '.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Lesnar (ranked 1418 p4p, 1617 weight class) and Pablo Torres (ranked 48 p4p, 57 weight class). Mark Lesnar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pablo Torres!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Mark Lesnar has been cut.
Lesnar moves out of range of the strikes.
Lesnar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pablo Torres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lesnar or perhaps it was just good defense by Torres, which made it look bad.
Lesnar lands a jab.
Torres throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lesnar.
Lesnar closes the distance and clinches.
Lesnar misses with the head strike.
Lesnar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Torres's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Lesnar - that landed with a thud.
Torres tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lesnar's elbow.
Lesnar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Torres blocks an uppercut.
Torres blocks an uppercut.
Lesnar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lesnar misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres throws a head punch that misses.
Torres lands with a short shot to the head.
Torres breaks from the clinch.
Torres throws a hook but Lesnar avoids it easily.
Torres throws a body punch but Lesnar moves out of range.
Lesnar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lesnar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Torres throws a body shot but no joy.
Lesnar shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Torres eats them both and turns towards Lesnar to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lesnar closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lesnar lands a lovely overhand right.
Lesnar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Torres circles away quickly and effectively.
Torres doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torres tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lesnar was well out of range. Poor timing from Torres.
Lesnar tries to counter with a takedown but Torres is quick to defend against it.
Lesnar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Torres sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pablo Torres is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Torres throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lesnar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Torres misses the target.
Torres looks to throw the jab but Lesnar is out of range.
Lesnar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Torres throws out a loose jab but Lesnar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lesnar is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice defenses there by Lesnar.
Lesnar scores with a body shot.
Torres keeps the fight on the outside.
Lesnar closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lesnar.
A shot in the inside from Torres.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Torres takes a shot to the head.
Lesnar tries for a takedown. No joy.
Torres breaks the clinch.
Torres throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lesnar throws a jab but it's blocked by Torres.
It seemed like Torres was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lesnar avoids the body shot from Torres.
Torres misses with a straight right.
Lesnar gets a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Lesnar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Torres scores with a shoulder strike.
Lesnar cracks Torres with a nice body shot.
Lesnar throws a head punch that misses.
Lesnar misses with the head strike.
Torres escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've been told by Lesnar's head coaches at whitey's gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres throws the left hand but Lesnar avoids the punch easily.
Lesnar lands a glancing blow to the side of Torres's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Torres misses.
Lesnar drives through and clinches with Torres against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Torres stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Torres breaks the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Torres.
Lesnar tries to counter with a takedown but Torres is quick to defend against it.
Torres catches Lesnar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Torres throws a big shot that misses.
Lesnar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Torres misses with a hook.
Lesnar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Torres makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mark Lesnar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mark Lesnar's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Torres ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lesnar moves away.
Torres slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Torres throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Torres moves away from the strike by Lesnar.
Lesnar slips under a jab.
Pablo Torres seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Torres takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Torres throws a body punch but Lesnar moves out of range.
Lesnar just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar misses the shot to the body.
Lesnar clinches up with Torres and pushes him back against the cage.
Torres scores with a shoulder strike.
Lesnar misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Torres has a couple of punches blocked by Lesnar.
Lesnar tries to work over Torres's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lesnar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Torres.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Torres.
Lesnar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lesnar stalling in the clinch but Torres improves position.
Torres throws a head punch that misses.
Lesnar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Torres.
Torres pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lesnar lands with a right hand.
Lesnar lands a nice hook to Torres's body. Torres takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lesnar moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Torres throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lesnar feinted with a counter takedown.
Torres gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lesnar to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lesnar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lesnar stopping the sweep attempt from Torres.
Lesnar throwing strikes but missing.
Lesnar wants to stand but Torres has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Torres utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lesnar wants to stand but Torres is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lesnar throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar is looking to stand up but Torres won't let him.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lesnar wants to stand and escape but instead Torres has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Lesnar is looking to stand up but Torres isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four 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.
Torres trying to control but Lesnar is working from the bottom.
Lesnar is looking to stand up but Torres isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Torres lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Torres throws a combination. Lesnar tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Torres misses with a hook. Lesnar ducked under it nicely.
Torres ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lesnar moves away.
Lesnar attempts a counter takedown but Torres avoids it well and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Torres.
Lesnar feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Lesnar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pablo Torres will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mark Lesnar's cut.
That's time! Lesnar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Torres throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lesnar on the side of the head.
Torres connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lesnar moves in looking to clinch but Torres pushes him off.
Lesnar throws a hook but Torres avoids it easily.
Torres swats away the attempt to clinch by Lesnar.
Torres misses with an uppercut.
Lesnar drops down looking for a counter takedown but Torres sprawls and moves away.
Torres throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Torres.
Torres throws a poor cross that misses
and Lesnar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Torres won't be happy with that.
Torres is not content to let Lesnar control the position.
Lesnar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar lands a decent elbow from side control.
Lesnar lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Lesnar tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Lesnar grinds an elbow into Torres's temple.
Lesnar has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Lesnar blocks a jab.
Torres is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres avoids the body shot from Lesnar.
Torres lands a jab.
Lesnar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Torres.
Torres throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lesnar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Torres bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lesnar's head.
Torres with a jab.
Lesnar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Torres moves away.
A slow jab from Torres misses its intended target.
Lesnar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lesnar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lesnar ducks under a wild hook from Torres.
Lesnar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lesnar tries to counter with a takedown but Torres is quick to defend against it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lesnar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Torres lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mark Lesnar's cut is getting worse.
Torres misses with an uppercut. Lesnar saw that one coming.
Lesnar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Torres, as that shot connected.
Mark Lesnar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lesnar is looking to clinch.
Lesnar slips a jab from Torres.
Lesnar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Torres moves away.
Lesnar closes the distance but Torres moves to the side
and Torres counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Torres misses with a wild body shot.
Lesnar moves out of range as Torres strikes.
Lesnar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lesnar ducks under a wild hook from Torres.
Lesnar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lesnar goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lesnar clinches up with Torres and pushes him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torres breaks the clinch.
Torres throws a poor cross that misses
so Lesnar counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lesnar would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lesnar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pablo Torres.
I think Torres 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mark Lesnar!
Mark Lesnar was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Skillz Kneeland (ranked 891 p4p, 735 weight class) and Gianni Castellana (ranked 123 p4p, 100 weight class). Kneeland comes to the cage accompanied by Kung Fu FIghting. Castellana has chosen Good night as his entrance music. Gianni Castellana told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Skillz Kneeland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Gianni Castellana!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Castellana lands.
Castellana moves out of range of the strikes.
Castellana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Castellana was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Castellana misses with a straight right.
Castellana on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Castellana scores with a jab to the body.
Kneeland lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kneeland tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Castellana cracks Kneeland with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Skillz Kneeland has been cut.
Kneeland lands with a hook. Castellana tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gianni Castellana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy body kick from Castellana
and Kneeland counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kneeland tries to close the distance and clinch but Castellana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kneeland checks the leg kick.
Kneeland throws a right and a left that both miss.
Castellana dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kneeland. That did some damage!
Castellana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kneeland.
Kneeland throws out a loose jab but Castellana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kneeland uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Castellana.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castellana staying out of range there.
Kneeland misses the jab.
Kneeland misses with a hook.
Kneeland throws out a loose jab but Castellana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castellana on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kneeland. Kneeland obviously looking to wear him down.
Kneeland takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kneeland throws a lazy uppercut
and Castellana counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Castellana throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Castellana fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kneeland lands a two punch combo.
 It looks like Gianni Castellana has been cut.
Castellana needs to keep his hands up - Kneeland had a free shot at his head there.
Castellana lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kneeland at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castellana gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Castellana throws a head kick but Kneeland moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Castellana.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeland throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kneeland misses with a looping right.
Nice straight punches there by Castellana. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Castellana.
Kneeland misses with an uppercut.
Kneeland looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Castellana. Kneeland does a little dance to reset his feet.
Castellana lands the left hand.
Castellana lands a glancing blow to the side of Kneeland's head.
Castellana connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Castellana connects with an inside leg kick.
Kneeland moves away from the strike by Castellana.
A low kick from Castellana is predictable there
and Kneeland connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kneeland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Castellana 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castellana defending well as Kneeland loads up on a big left hand.
Castellana appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kneeland throws a right and a left that both miss.
Castellana slips a straight right by Kneeland.
Castellana digs a good hook to Kneeland's body.
Kneeland moves out of range of the strikes.
Kneeland takes one to the chin there.
A good leg kick by Castellana.
Kneeland moves out of range as Castellana strikes.
Castellana misses with a hook
and Kneeland counters with a one-two to the body.
Castellana lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Castellana lunges at Kneeland with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kneeland's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Castellana misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kneeland lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Castellana looks to throw the jab but Kneeland is out of range.
Castellana throws a hook to the side of Kneeland's head but Kneeland sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kneeland throwing a counter right hand but Castellana manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Kneeland throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kneeland swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Castellana only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Castellana has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kneeland takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
No joy there for Kneeland, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That kick from Kneeland tenderised Castellana's leg. Castellana is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kneeland looks to throw the jab but Castellana is out of range.
Kneeland tries to clinch
and Castellana counters with an inside leg kick.
Castellana misses the shot to the body.
Kneeland throws a leg kick that is checked
and Castellana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kneeland bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Castellana's head.
Castellana is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A shot to the body from Castellana misses
and Kneeland cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kneeland scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
 Castellana is rocked!
A thudding body kick lands there by Kneeland!
Nice defenses there by Kneeland.
Kneeland throws a hook but Castellana blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Skillz Kneeland will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Castellana looks to land a left hand but Kneeland moved out of range nicely.
Castellana cracks Kneeland with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kneeland uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Castellana.
Kneeland throws a hook to the side of Castellana's head but Castellana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kneeland blocks a jab.
Castellana misses with an uppercut. Kneeland saw that one coming.
Castellana throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kneeland.
Castellana misses with an uppercut
and Kneeland counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Castellana misses the jab.
Castellana swings for the body but Kneeland moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Castellana, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castellana misses with a body shot.
Kneeland throws a jab but it's blocked by Castellana.
Good work by Kneeland as he checks the leg kick.
Castellana will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kneeland jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeland throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kneeland gets tackled into the cage by Castellana. Castellana maintains the clinch.
Kneeland working aggressively here.
Kneeland has a couple of punches blocked by Castellana.
Castellana lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kneeland backwards.
Kneeland lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Castellana working aggressively here.
Kneeland pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kneeland throws a punch but it's blocked by Castellana.
Kneeland pushes off an throws an elbow but Castellana leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The referee calls for Castellana to work.
Kneeland lands an uppercut.
Castellana scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Castellana.
Castellana working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kneeland throws a punch but it's blocked by Castellana.
Kneeland misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kneeland misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeland is trying to break the clinch but Castellana is controlling him.
Still in the clinch, Castellana scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kneeland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Castellana's elbow.
Kneeland lands a shoulder strike.
Castellana misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kneeland misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kneeland lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kneeland misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kneeland misses with a hook from the clinch.
Castellana lands with a short shot to the head.
Kneeland has a couple of punches blocked by Castellana.
Castellana scores with a shoulder strike.
Castellana throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Castellana scores with a shot to the side of Kneeland's head.
Kneeland lands a shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Stalling in the clinch from Castellana.
Kneeland gets through Castellana's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kneeland throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Castellana.
A nice left hand lands by Kneeland.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castellana can't find room to land a body shot as Kneeland controls the action.
Castellana struggles to land a body shot inside as Kneeland controls his hands.
Kneeland misses with a punch on the inside.
Castellana lands an uppercut.
Kneeland swings wildly with an uppercut but Castellana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castellana lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kneeland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Castellana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Skillz Kneeland is winning the standup battle so far.
Castellana ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Castellana throws a big counter head kick but Kneeland avoids it with no problem.
Kneeland misses with a hook. Castellana ducked under it nicely.
Kneeland thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kneeland throws a looping overhand right but Castellana ducks down to avoid it.
Kneeland rushes Castellana and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Castellana blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Castellana fails to land.
Castellana stalls.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Kneeland as the two fighters clinch.
Kneeland throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Castellanas head.
Kneeland lands a damaging elbow.
Castellana cracks Kneeland with a nice body shot.
Skillz Kneeland has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castellana lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kneeland takes a shot to the head.
Kneeland lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kneeland.
Castellana takes a shot to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kneeland as Castellana tries to tie him up.
Kneeland has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kneeland digs a right hand into Castellana's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Castellana's gas tank.
Kneeland tries to work over Castellana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kneeland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kneeland looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kneeland pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kneeland misses with an uppercut.
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 Skillz Kneeland will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kneeland swings widly with a right hand
and Castellana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kneeland misses with a straight left.
Castellana misses with a left hand
and Kneeland connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Castellana ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kneeland lunges at Castellana with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Castellana's hand.
Kneeland throws a jab when Castellana was well out of range.
Castellana on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Castellana blocks a jab.
Castellana throws out a loose jab but Kneeland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castellana turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kneeland connects with a leg kick.
Kneeland pivots, looking for a leg kick but Castellana is out of range and Kneeland settles back down.
Kneeland on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kneeland tries to clinch up.
Castellana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kneeland moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Castellana misses the target.
Kneeland avoids the body shot from Castellana.
Kneeland misses with a low kick as Castellana jumps back.
A lazy left from Kneeland finds it's target.
Kneeland is looking to clinch.
Kneeland throws a leg kick
and Castellana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kneeland throws a low kick but Castellana avoids it.
Castellana swings for the body but Kneeland moves out of range.
Castellana connects with a right hand. Kneeland shakes it off.
Kneeland has closed the distance and engaged Castellana in a clinch.
Kneeland creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Castellana.
Castellana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Castellana is looking to chop away at Kneeland's legs.
Nice uppercut there from Castellana.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kneeland.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kneeland throws a left and a right that both miss
and Castellana counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kneeland thinking.
Kneeland walks into a straight right hand from Castellana.
Castellana darts in and clinches Kneeland up against the cage.
Castellana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kneeland creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kneeland misses with the head strike.
Kneeland's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kneeland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kneeland misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kneeland.
Castellana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kneeland lands a damaging elbow.
Castellana takes an elbow to the temple.
Castellana working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castellana dodges an elbow strike from Kneeland.
Castellana lands a nice uppercut.
Castellana is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Castellana scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kneeland misses with some punches.
Kneeland throws an elbow but it misses.
Kneeland struggles to land a body shot inside as Castellana controls his hands.
Castellana struggles to land a body shot inside as Kneeland controls his hands.
Castellana blocking some punches.
Kneeland lands a left hand.
Kneeland misses with a body punch.
Kneeland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kneeland working aggressively here.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Castellana in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kneeland lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Castellana lands with a right to the head.
Kneeland lands a left hand.
Kneeland lands a nice uppercut.
Castellana scores with a shot to the side of Kneeland's head.
Skillz Kneeland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kneeland throws a head punch that misses.
Castellana takes an elbow to the temple.
Castellana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kneeland throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Castellana.
Castellana throws a head punch that misses.
Castellana misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gianni Castellana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice left hand lands by Castellana.
Kneeland is rocked!
Castellana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oh Kneeland is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Castellana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Castellana blocks an uppercut.
Castellana blocks an elbow strike.
Kneeland seems to have got his legs back now.
Kneeland throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Castellana.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Castellana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kneeland is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gianni Castellana.
I think Kneeland 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Skillz Kneeland!
Skillz Kneeland took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Waste of Money Nutrition lol for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Kawulski (ranked 418 p4p, 666 weight class) and Sebastian Kluba (ranked 66 p4p, 96 weight class). Kawulski's entrance music is DMX - Slippin. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Kluba's choice of entrance music: Kiss The Girl. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aleksander Kawulski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sebastian Kluba!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawulski slips a straight right by Kluba.
Kluba throws out a loose jab but Kawulski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kluba throws a right hand that misses
and Kawulski counters with a takedown into side control.
Kluba throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Kluba throws a shot from downtown. Kawulski moves away and avoids it.
Kawulski slips a straight right by Kluba.
Kawulski changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kluba tries to bum rush Kawulski with a series of wild strikes but Kawulski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kawulski appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kawulski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kluba.
Kluba misses with a straight right.
Kawulski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kluba cracks Kawulski with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kluba bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kawulski's head backwards.
Kawulski shoots in looking for a takedown but Kluba manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kawulski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kawulski defending well as Kluba loads up on a big left hand.
Kluba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kawulski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kawulski walks into a straight right hand from Kluba.
Kluba misses with a right hand
so Kawulski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kluba controlling the position.
Kluba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kawulski is one step ahead there.
Kluba is pulling down on Kawulski's head. It's preventing any offense from Kawulski, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawulski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kluba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kawulski connects with a couple of short punches.
Kawulski trying to control the position from guard on top but Kluba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kawulski tries to free his leg and advance position but Kluba is retaining full guard.
Kawulski forces his way into half guard.
Kluba keeping control of the position.
Kluba's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kluba manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kawulski throwing strikes from guard but Kluba blocks nicely.
Kawulski pushes down on Kluba's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kluba is trying to maintain the position but Kawulski is very close to passing his half guard.
Kawulski working the head and body with strikes.
Kawulski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kluba is refusing to be controlled, as Kawulski sits in half guard.
Kawulski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawulski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kawulski is looking to advance position but Kluba won't allow it.
Kluba keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kluba is trying is best to control the position here.
Kawulski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kluba regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kawulski trying to control but Kluba is working from the bottom.
Kluba lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kawulski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kawulski trying to control from half guard but Kluba is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Kluba dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kluba throws a right hand that misses
and Kawulski counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kluba keeping moving, preventing Kawulski from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at Westside Martial Arts inform us that Kluba has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kawulski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kawulski postures up and lands a big shot to Kluba's brow.
Kawulski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kluba tries to buck Kawulski off but Kawulski is having none of it.
Kluba prevents Kawulski from moving into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluba bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Kawulski tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kluba defends well and Kawulski ends up having to push Kluba into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Kluba.
Kawulski looking for a takedown.
Kawulski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kluba can't find room to land a body shot as Kawulski controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Kluba.
Kluba working aggressively here.
Kawulski can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Kawulski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kawulski tightens his grip and picks Kluba up, before dumping him to the ground. Kluba manages to land in guard.
Kluba is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kluba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kawulski won't allow Kluba to sweep him here.
Kawulski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kluba has his hands on Kawulski's head, controlling the position.
Kluba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kluba is looking to stand up but Kawulski isn't so interested in that idea.
Kluba lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kawulski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kluba postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kawulski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kluba lands a couple of digs.
Kawulski keeping moving, preventing Kluba from controlling successfully.
Kluba postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kluba tries to free his leg and advance position but Kawulski is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawulski thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kawulski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kluba lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kawulski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kawulski looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A jab from Kluba misses.
Kawulski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kluba sprawls and moves away.
Kawulski moves out of range as Kluba strikes.
Sebastian Kluba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kawulski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kawulski takes the fight into the clinch.
Kluba misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawulski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kawulski turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kawulski manages to end up in side control.
Kluba bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kluba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kawulski tightens his grip and picks Kluba up, before dumping him to the ground. Kluba manages to land in guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Kluba manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Kluba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kawulski's elbow.
Kluba manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kawulski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kluba backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sebastian Kluba will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Kluba fails to land with a series of punches.
Sebastian Kluba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Kawulski.
Kawulski has closed the distance and engaged Kluba in a clinch.
Kluba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kawulski has Kluba pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kluba manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kawulski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kawulski pushes Kluba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawulski fails to pull guard.
Kawulski wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Kawulski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kawulski tries to work over Kluba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kluba is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kawulski pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawulski tries to throw a body punch but Kluba avoids it by throwing Kawulski back against the cage.
Kluba is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kluba stalls.
Kluba looking to stall.
Kluba throws a punch but it's blocked by Kawulski.
Kawulski's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kluba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kawulski has Kluba pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kluba manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kawulski jumps guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawulski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kluba is one step ahead there.
Kluba not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kawulski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kawulski throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Kluba trying to control but Kawulski is working from the bottom.
Kluba is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kawulski controls Kluba momentarily but Kluba frees himself.
Kawulski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kluba throws a series of punches but Kawulski avoids them all with ease.
Kawulski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kluba loads up on a big right hand but Kawulski slips the punch.
Kawulski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kawulski ducks under a wild hook from Kluba.
Kawulski appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kluba misses with an uppercut.
Kawulski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kluba sprawls and moves away.
Kluba misses with an uppercut
and Kawulski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kluba's guard.
Kawulski lands a couple of digs.
Kawulski controlling from the top position.
Kluba looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kluba managing to control the position.
Kawulski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kawulski stopping the sweep attempt from Kluba.
Kawulski with a nice head shot there.
Kluba is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kawulski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Aleksander Kawulski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kluba is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kawulski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kluba is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksander Kawulski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kluba 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastian Kluba!
Our winner, Sebastian Kluba, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rob Roy (ranked 170 p4p, 490 weight class) and Arturo Caldeira (ranked 21 p4p, 68 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rob Roy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arturo Caldeira!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caldeira scores with a kick to the midsection.
Caldeira throws a predictable looking body shot
and Roy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Arturo Caldeira has been cut.
Caldeira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Roy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Arturo Caldeira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Caldeira misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A counter left hand to the body from Roy misses its target.
Roy lands a nice looking body shot.
Caldeira has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldeira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Caldeira shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Roy eats them both and turns towards Caldeira to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Roy sizes up Caldeira with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Roy.
Caldeira throws out a leg kick but Roy moves out of range and Caldeira only half commits.
Caldeira with a lazy takedown attempt
and Roy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Caldeira moves away from the strike by Roy.
Roy misses with a body shot.
Caldeira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Roy thinks about countering with a body kick.
Caldeira lands an overhand right.
Caldeira avoids the body shot from Roy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira throws a low kick, looking for Roy's leg but Roy calmly moves out of range.
Roy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Roy misses with an uppercut. Caldeira saw that one coming.
Roy throws a body shot but no joy.
Roy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been told by Roy's head coaches at Ice Cream Parlour that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Caldeira takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Caldeira checks a leg kick.
Caldeira misses with a takedown attempt
letting Roy counter with a right hand.
Rob Roy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arturo Caldeira.
Caldeira misses with a body shot
and Roy counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Caldeira doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Roy counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roy throws a push kick but Caldeira slaps the foot to one side.
Caldeira misses with a body shot.
Roy jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Caldeira drives through and clinches with Roy against the cage.
Roy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Roy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Caldeira avoids it.
Roy gets through Caldeira's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Caldeira is working Roy over against the cage.
Roy has a couple of punches blocked by Caldeira.
Roy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That has opened up Arturo Caldeira's cut even more.
Caldeira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Caldeira stalling in the clinch but Roy improves position.
Roy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Caldeira backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira blocking some punches.
Roy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Caldeira avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roy.
Caldeira wants to stall.
Caldeira tightens his grip and picks Roy up, before dumping him to the ground. Roy manages to land in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Caldeira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Caldeira postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Caldeira loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Caldeira is one step ahead there.
Caldeira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Caldeira being controlled here momentarily.
Caldeira preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Roy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arturo Caldeira's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Roy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Caldeira on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Caldeira throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Roy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Caldeira closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Roy's guard.
Caldeira has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Roy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Caldeira with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldeira tries to free his leg and advance position but Roy is retaining full guard.
Roy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Caldeira manages to get himself to full guard.
Roy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Caldeira can do to turn this around?
Roy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Roy won't allow Caldeira to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roy stays in close to Caldeira's body and controls the position.
Caldeira wants to sweep here but Roy controlling him for the moment.
Roy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Roy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Roy tries to free his leg and advance position but Caldeira is retaining full guard.
Caldeira wants to sweep here but Roy controlling him for the moment.
Roy passes into half guard.
Roy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Caldeira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Roy in particular looking to stall.
That's two 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.
Caldeira trying to control from the bottom.
Roy prevents Caldeira from improving his position.
Arturo Caldeira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Roy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Caldeira looking for submissions off his back.
Roy is looking to take a break and control but Caldeira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Roy controlling the action here.
Caldeira slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Caldeira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Caldeira can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Roy controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira wants to sweep but no luck.
Roy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Caldeira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Roy is aware though and is defending well.
Caldeira is trying to keep Roy in close.
Caldeira keeping moving, preventing Roy from controlling successfully.
Roy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Roy won't allow Caldeira to sweep him here.
Caldeira trying to keep a closed guard but Roy is proving a slippery customer.
Caldeira throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rob Roy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Caldeira throws a nice inside leg kick.
Caldeira misses with a combination
and Roy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira fails with the takedown
and Roy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roy. Caldeira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roy sets himself, and Caldeira steps forward looking for the clinch! Roy avoids it this time.
Rob Roy is winning the standup battle so far.
Caldeira tries to land a front kick but Roy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice uppercut there from Caldeira.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roy throws out a leg kick but Caldeira moves out of range and Roy only half commits.
Caldeira tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Roy misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Roy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Arturo Caldeira's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Roy misses with a straight right.
A big left from Roy misses.
Caldeira missing with a left hand there. Roy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Caldeira misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Caldeira backs away, Roy returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Caldeira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roy was well out of range. Poor timing from Caldeira.
Roy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Caldeira at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Caldeira.
Caldeira misses with a lunging right hand
and Roy counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Caldeira.
Caldeira misses the jab.
A big right from Roy misses.
Roy swings for the body but Caldeira moves out of range.
Roy tests Caldeira's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Caldeira throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Caldeira wants to land a leg kick but Roy is out of range.
Roy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Caldeira has time to react.
Nice body punch from Caldeira.
Roy scores with a nice body kick.
Caldeira closes the distance looking to clinch
and Roy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The cut above Arturo Caldeira's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Roy takes a swing at Caldeira's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caldeira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Caldeira is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Caldeira blocks a low kick nicely.
Caldeira bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Roy takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Caldeira lands a right hook to the body.
Caldeira shoots in looking for a takedown but Roy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Caldeira's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Roy misses the shot to the body.
Caldeira tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Caldeira avoids the body shot from Roy.
Caldeira is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Caldeira with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Caldeira throws a poor cross that misses
and Roy counters with a stiff right hand.
Caldeira throws a body punch but Roy moves out of range.
Caldeira attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roy misses with an uppercut. Caldeira saw that one coming.
Caldeira connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Rob Roy did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Arturo Caldeira's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A slow jab from Caldeira misses its intended target.
Roy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Caldeira throws a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Roy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Roy throws a leg kick but Caldeira checks it.
Caldeira goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Roy throws a shot from downtown. Caldeira moves away and avoids it.
Roy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldeira lands with a good body shot.
Caldeira throws a leg kick that misses.
Caldeira shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Roy pinned against the cage. Roy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Roy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roy looks to throw the jab but Caldeira is out of range.
Caldeira is looking to land body kicks.
Nice defenses there by Roy.
Caldeira thumps Roy with a low kick.
Caldeira scores with a crisp jab that stopped Roy in his tracks.
Roy throws a hook but Caldeira avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roy throws a body shot but no joy.
Roy misses with a body shot.
Caldeira dives in for a single leg takedown but Roy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Caldeira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Roy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Roy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Caldeira is looking to chop away at Roy's legs.
Caldeira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roy takes a swing at Caldeira's ribcage but misses.
Caldeira steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Roy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roy. Caldeira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Caldeira flicks out a counter leg kick but Roy steps away.
Roy blocks a head kick by Caldeira.
Roy dips to his left and cracks Caldeira with an uppercut!
Caldeira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Roy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rob Roy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arturo Caldeira.
Caldeira looks to throw a body kick
letting Roy counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheers as Roy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Caldeira doesn't seem phased though.
Roy connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roy.
Caldeira misses with a double jab
and Roy counters with a straight right hand.
Roy cracks Caldeira with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Roy thows a body kick. Caldeira tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Caldeira throws an overhand right that lands on Roy's shoulder, as Roy tries to avoid the shot.
Caldeira gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Roy gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Caldeira is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Roy!
Rob Roy retains his lightweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Garik Andonian (ranked 277 p4p, 283 weight class) and Max Chaos (ranked 44 p4p, 45 weight class). Chaos comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cannibal Corpse - Hammer Smashed Face kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 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 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Garik Andonian!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Chaos!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaos just misses with a punch to the body.
Andonian scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chaos takes a swing at Andonian's ribcage but misses.
Andonian blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Chaos.
Andonian moves in looking to clinch but Chaos pushes him off.
Andonian fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chaos, pushing him back against the cage.
Chaos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chaos is trying to pull guard but Andonian has him pressed against the cage.
Chaos is trying to pull guard but Andonian turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Chaos pushes Andonian back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chaos jumps guard but Andonian turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Garik Andonian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Chaos.
Chaos has a couple of punches blocked by Andonian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andonian lands an uppercut.
Andonian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Chaos on the inside.
Andonian throws an elbow that misses.
Chaos is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Andonian pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chaos is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chaos misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaos jumps guard but Andonian stands there with Chaos around his waist. Chaos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andonian.
A nice left hand lands by Chaos.
Andonian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chaos managing to block the knees to the body from Andonian.
Chaos tries for a takedown. No joy.
Andonian misses with an elbow strike.
Chaos tries for a takedown but Andonian manages to get underhooks.
Chaos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Andonian stops a takedown attempt from Chaos.
Chaos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chaos is trying to pull guard but Andonian turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Chaos pulls guard successfully.
Andonian tries to stand but Chaos is controlling from the bottom.
Andonian trying to control the position from guard on top but Chaos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andonian wanted to stand there but Chaos had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chaos working for a triangle but Andonian defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andonian wants to stand but Chaos has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Andonian controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chaos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Andonian tries to stand but Chaos is controlling from the bottom.
Andonian avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chaos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Andonian can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaos has his foot on Andonian's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Andonian works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andonian tries to stand but Chaos is controlling from the bottom.
Chaos is trying to keep Andonian in close.
Andonian not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Andonian throws a big right hand that misses.
Andonian not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Andonian throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chaos is working an open guard so Andonian takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Chaos with a poor takedown
and Andonian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chaos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chaos lands a glancing blow to the side of Andonian's head.
Chaos fails with a takedown attempt.
Andonian is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Andonian throws a head kick but Chaos moves out of range.
Chaos is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chaos drives through with a takedown into Andonian's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Andonian has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Chaos has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Chaos tries to throw a body punch but Andonian avoids it by throwing Chaos back against the cage.
Andonian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chaos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chaos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andonian tries a body shot but Chaos blocks it.
Andonian lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Garik Andonian 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.
Andonian throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Andonian scores with a body shot.
Chaos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andonian.
Chaos darts in looking for a takedown but Andonian gets double underhooks and turns Chaos into the cage.
Chaos lands with an uppercut that bounces Andonian off the cage and back into range.
Sloppy strikes from Andonian. Those never looked like landing.
Andonian moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Chaos. That snapped Andonian's head back.
Chaos changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Andonian looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Andonian throws Chaos to one side and escapes!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andonian is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Garik Andonian is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Andonian.
Andonian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chaos circles away quickly and effectively.
Andonian lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Chaos tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Andonian defends well and Chaos ends up having to push Andonian into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Andonian looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Chaos shoots in looking for a takedown but Andonian manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chaos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Garik Andonian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Chaos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Chaos does no damage.
Chaos defending well as Andonian loads up on a big left hand.
Andonian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chaos can do to turn this around?
Andonian swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chaos counters with a shoot takedown. Andonian fights it but they end up in guard.
Andonian wants to stand but Chaos is controlling the position.
Chaos throwing strikes from guard but Andonian blocks nicely.
Chaos with a nice head shot there.
Chaos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chaos trying to control but Andonian is working from the bottom.
Chaos looking to pass the guard.
Chaos postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Andonian tries to bench press Chaos off him but Chaos keeps the position.
Chaos working the ground and pound.
Chaos in side control, throwing shots but Andonian defends.
Chaos passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Andonian!
Chaos trying to control but Andonian is having none of it.
Chaos lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Andonian is rocked!
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!
Chaos lands a big shot to the head and Andonian winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Max Chaos!
Max Chaos is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Max Chaos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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