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BB 48 - Olsen vs Hoost PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Mendoza (ranked 2562 p4p, 5684 weight class) and Norris Chow (ranked 264 p4p, 435 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Luiz Mendoza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Norris Chow!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendoza blocks a head kick by Chow.
Chow connects with a high kick.
Mendoza avoids the head kick by Chow.
Mendoza scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick by Chow misses
and Mendoza counters with a nice double leg into side control. Chow won't be happy with that.
Chow looking for a sweep but Mendoza has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Mendoza content just to control the position here.
Mendoza unloading with bombs!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendoza tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chow told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Mendoza dominating with strikes here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chow tries to improve his position but Mendoza has taken his back! Mendoza has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Chow tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Mendoza pushes Chow away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Luiz Mendoza!
Luiz Mendoza bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duncan Farquharson (ranked 1818 p4p, 3887 weight class) and Ralph Long (ranked 258 p4p, 462 weight class). Farquharson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Danny Vera - Roller Coaster. Ralph Long is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Duncan Farquharson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ralph Long!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Long is looking to clinch but Farquharson is avoiding it.
We've been told by Farquharson's head coaches at Rollins Fitness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Farquharson blocks the body kick.
Farquharson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Long misses the target.
Long throws a leg kick
and Farquharson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Farquharson scores with the left hand. Long knows he should have avoided that one.
Long falls off balance throwing a combination
and Long takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Farquharson.
It looked like Farquharson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Long throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Farquharson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Long misses with a jab, cross combination.
Long 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.
Long looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Farquharson!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farquharson parries the strikes from Long easily there. Long is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Farquharson to escape.
Farquharson tries to control but Long manages to take his back.
Long missing with punches from the back.
Long not allowing Farquharson to control his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Long scores with punches to the body.
Long not allowing Farquharson to control his hands.
Long missing with punches from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farquharson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Farquharson trying to control here.
Farquharson is looking for a sweep. Long is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson trying to hold on to Long's head to control him but Long postures up.
Long thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Farquharson's head.
Long throws a strike but Farquharson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Long postures up in Farquharson's guard and throws a big left but Farquharson blocks it.
Farquharson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Long.
Long trying to control but Farquharson is working from the bottom.
Long working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Long is looking to work some ground and pound but Farquharson has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson pulls Long in close to his closed guard and prevents Long from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Farquharson keeping moving, preventing Long from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Farquharson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Long throws a sloppy head kick
and Farquharson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Long's knee momentarily.
Farquharson works the jab nicely.
Farquharson moves out of range of the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Farquharson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Long tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Farquharson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Long lands a nice shot that snaps Farquharson's head back.
Long misses with a double jab.
Farquharson cracks Long with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Farquharson keeps the fight on the outside.
Farquharson lands with an overhand left.
Farquharson lands with a slapping head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Farquharson.
Long throws a nice outside leg kick.
Long tries to work over Farquharson's front leg with a kick but Farquharson checks it.
Farquharson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Long tries to land a leg kick but Farquharson saw it coming and moves away.
Long is looking to slow Farquharson down with leg kicks.
Long misses with an attempted mid kick.
Long tries to land a front kick but Farquharson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Farquharson lands a jab to Long's midsection.
Long tries a head kick but it misses.
Farquharson checks a low kick from Long.
Long misses with a series of wild punches.
Farquharson lands a head kick. Long smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Farquharson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A low kick from Long is predictable there
letting Farquharson counter with a right hand.
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 Duncan Farquharson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Long walks into a jab.
A low kick from Long is predictable there
and Farquharson counters with a straight right hand.
Farquharson scores with a jab to the body.
Ralph Long seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Long misses with a takedown
and Farquharson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Farquharson lands with an uppercut that bounces Long off the cage and back into range.
 Long is rocked!
Farquharson drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Long right on the button. Long goes down! Farquharson follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Farquharson gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duncan Farquharson!
Duncan Farquharson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Abdul Kaloev (ranked 2230 p4p, 3287 weight class) and Yuxiang Wu (ranked 305 p4p, 428 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abdul Kaloev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yuxiang Wu!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wu showed some decent athleticism there.
Kaloev wants to control but Wu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wu wants to pass to mount but Kaloev is defending the position.
Kaloev is looking to control Wu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kaloev avoid being mounted?
Kaloev wants to stand back up but Wu manages to pass into side control.
Wu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kaloev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wu is looking to take a break and control but Kaloev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaloev is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaloev is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
An elbow from Wu crashes against the mat.
Kaloev regains half guard.
Wu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kaloev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wu is looking for a kimura but Kaloev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wu to get the leverage.
Wu is looking to take a break and control but Kaloev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kaloev manages to get to full guard.
Kaloev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kaloev can't keep his opponent in guard - Wu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kaloev has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kaloev is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kaloev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kaloev.
Kaloev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wu's guard.
Kaloev slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaloev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kaloev tries to pass to full mount but Wu defends it.
Wu actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wu is looking for a sweep. Kaloev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kaloev is looking to take a break and control but Wu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wu is trying to get back to full guard.
Kaloev is trying to control. Wu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kaloev frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kaloev swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Wu is now in Kaloev's guard. A big mistake from Kaloev there, giving up the dominant position!
Kaloev controls Wu momentarily but Wu frees himself.
Wu wants to control from the top but Kaloev keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaloev pulls Wu in close to prevent any damage.
Kaloev controls Wu momentarily but Wu frees himself.
Wu preventing the sweep.
Kaloev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kaloev is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaloev being controlled for a moment.
Wu is trying to get an arm triangle but Kaloev is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuxiang Wu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wu gets the takedown into side control.
Kaloev is trying to improve his position.
Wu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kaloev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wu throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wu wants to control but Kaloev is keeping him busy.
Kaloev is trying to improve his position.
Wu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kaloev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaloev regains half guard.
Wu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kaloev sees it coming and defends easily.
Kaloev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wu trying to control from half guard but Kaloev is working away.
Kaloev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kaloev.
Kaloev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kaloev looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaloev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wu is just riding it out for now. Kaloev eventually gives up the hold.
Wu gets back to full guard.
Kaloev slips nicely into half guard.
Kaloev is trying to control. Wu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wu trying to control here.
Yuxiang Wu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wu manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaloev is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kaloev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wu is keeping the position for now.
Kaloev forces his way into half guard.
Kaloev trying to pass the guard but Wu defending well.
Wu manages to get to full guard.
Wu has his foot on Kaloev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kaloev works his way back into a safe position though.
Wu keeping moving, preventing Kaloev from controlling successfully.
Wu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kaloev is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wu can't keep his opponent in guard - Kaloev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kaloev is keen to just control but Wu is a slippery customer.
Wu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kaloev slips nicely into half guard.
Kaloev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wu sees it coming and defends easily.
Wu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kaloev seems to be looking for submissions.
Wu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abdul Kaloev dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kaloev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wu feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kaloev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Kaloev is tightening it up a little... Wu has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Wu reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Wu taps out! Nice BJJ there by Kaloev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Abdul Kaloev!
Abdul Kaloev really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Conquer logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Havar Kristiansen (ranked 1168 p4p, 1911 weight class) and Bruin Ritcey (ranked 166 p4p, 272 weight class). Kristiansen's entrance music is War Pigs- Black Sabbath. A fine choice. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Havar Kristiansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruin Ritcey!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kristiansen misses the shot to the body.
Kristiansen lands with a nice body punch.
Kristiansen misses with a looping left.
Ritcey unleashes a big counter combination but Kristiansen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A jab from Kristiansen misses.
Ritcey closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ritcey staying out of range there.
Kristiansen throws the left hand but Ritcey avoids the punch easily.
Ritcey connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kristiansen's hands.
Ritcey avoids the head kick by Kristiansen.
Kristiansen is looking to chop away at Ritcey's legs.
Kristiansen is looking to chop away at Ritcey's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Kristiansen.
Kristiansen throws a leg kick but Ritcey sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kristiansen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ritcey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ritcey ducks under a wild hook from Kristiansen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kristiansen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ritcey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kristiansen dodges an elbow strike from Ritcey.
Ritcey lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
 It looks like Havar Kristiansen has been cut.
Ritcey throws a head punch that misses.
Ritcey tries to throw a body punch but Kristiansen avoids it by throwing Ritcey back against the cage.
Ritcey lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ritcey lands a nice elbow.
Ritcey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ritcey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ritcey tries to throw a body punch but Kristiansen avoids it by throwing Ritcey back against the cage.
Ritcey looking to stall.
Ritcey misses with a body punch.
Our sources have told us that Kristiansen has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Kristiansen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kristiansen scores with a nice head shot.
Ritcey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kristiansen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Kristiansen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ritcey throws a right and a left that Kristiansen avoids nicely.
Kristiansen throws the kick towards the body but Ritcey avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kristiansen misses with a body shot
enabling Ritcey to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ritcey avoids the body shot from Kristiansen.
Ritcey closes the distance and clinches.
Kristiansen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ritcey lands a nice looking body shot.
Kristiansen throws a looping overhand right but Ritcey ducks down to avoid it.
Kristiansen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ritcey throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ritcey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ritcey misses with a straight right.
Kristiansen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ritcey has closed the distance and engaged Kristiansen in a clinch.
Kristiansen breaks the clinch.
Kristiansen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kristiansen throws a hook but Ritcey avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kristiansen throws out a powerful jab.
Kristiansen takes a swing at Ritcey's ribcage but misses.
Ritcey steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kristiansen.
Kristiansen throws a big shot that misses.
Ritcey gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kristiansen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ritcey. That did some damage!
Ritcey lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kristiansen backs up against the cage.
Kristiansen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kristiansen misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ritcey! But no joy.
Ritcey scores with a nice right hand.
A left lands for Ritcey.
Havar Kristiansen's cut is getting worse.
Kristiansen wants to land a leg kick but Ritcey is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Ritcey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kristiansen tried to score with a low kick but Ritcey checks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ritcey checks a leg kick.
Kristiansen lands a head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kristiansen throws out a leg kick but Ritcey moves out of range and Kristiansen only half commits.
Ritcey tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ritcey lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kristiansen at a distance.
Kristiansen is breathing heavily.
Ritcey throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kristiansen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ritcey lands a jab to the nose.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kristiansen. Ritcey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ritcey lands a big uppercut and Kristiansen crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kristiansen looks OK. Ritcey waves Kristiansen back to his feet!
 Kristiansen is rocked!
Ritcey with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Oh Kristiansen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kristiansen throws a leg kick
and Ritcey counters with a right hand from hell and Kristiansen is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bruin Ritcey!
Bruin Ritcey bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between George Pierre (ranked 814 p4p, 1585 weight class) and Rene Lafayette (ranked 119 p4p, 216 weight class). Lafayette has chosen Erasure - Always as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, George Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rene Lafayette!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierre falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lafayette holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pierre changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lafayette fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pierre misses with a looping right.
Lafayette avoids the body shot from Pierre.
Pierre avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pierre throws a body punch but Lafayette moves out of range.
Lafayette gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pierre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafayette blocks a jab.
Pierre loads up on a big right hand but Lafayette slips the punch.
Lafayette moves into the clinch.
Pierre changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lafayette fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lafayette tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pierre swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lafayette is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A quick step to the side and Pierre tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lafayette takes one to the chin there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lafayette.
Lafayette tries to clinch there but Pierre circles away.
Pierre moves out of range of the strikes.
Pierre misses with an uppercut. Lafayette saw that one coming.
Nice sprawl there from Pierre as Lafayette shoots in.
Pierre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pierre tries to sprawl but Lafayette drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierre wants to improve his position but Lafayette is controlling well.
Lafayette is looking to advance position but Pierre won't allow it.
Lafayette performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lafayette stands up from half guard.
Lafayette scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pierre is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Pierre manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lafayette keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lafayette is looking to improve his position.
Pierre is looking to advance position but Lafayette won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lafayette is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Pierre sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lafayette defending well though.
Pierre sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lafayette defending well though.
Lafayette has his hands clasped together around Pierre's back. He's all about the action.
Pierre missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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.
Lafayette on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lafayette moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pierre scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pierre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lafayette is adopting a defensive guard.
Pierre throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lafayette works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lafayette avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pierre makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lafayette is trying to keep Pierre in close.
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 George Pierre will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lafayette takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lafayette dives in for a single leg takedown but Pierre sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lafayette's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pierre connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lafayette scrambles back to his feet.
Lafayette tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pierre defends well and Lafayette ends up having to push Pierre into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lafayette is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lafayette shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pierre defends it nicely.
George Pierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rene Lafayette.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierre throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lafayette counters with a stiff right hand.
Lafayette takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rene Lafayette is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lafayette misses with a few strikes there.
George Pierre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pierre throws a poor cross that misses
and Lafayette counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like George Pierre has been cut.
Pierre just misses with a punch to the body.
Lafayette tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pierre's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pierre duly obliges.
Lafayette feints and as Pierre raises his hands in defense, Lafayette changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pierre is pulling down on Lafayette's head to control his posture.
Lafayette sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rene Lafayette has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lafayette stands and steps away. Pierre gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Pierre throws a right hand that Lafayette ducks under and follows up with a left that Lafayette also avoids with ease.
Pierre misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pierre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lafayette tries to clinch there but Pierre circles away.
Pierre circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pierre was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lafayette needs to keep his hands up - Pierre had a free shot at his head there.
Lafayette takes one to the chin there.
Pierre looks to land a right hand but Lafayette moved out of range.
Pierre tries to sprawl but Lafayette drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lafayette is keen to just control but Pierre is a slippery customer.
Pierre keeping hold of Lafayette's head, controlling as best he can.
Pierre wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lafayette tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pierre knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lafayette sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lafayette gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Lafayette throws a body punch but Pierre moves out of range.
Pierre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Lafayette tries to counter it with a takedown but Pierre pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lafayette closes the distance and clinches.
Lafayette stalls.
Pierre tries to score a body lock takedown but Lafayette shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierre looking for a takedown.
Lafayette stops a takedown attempt from Pierre.
Lafayette is pressed up against the cage. Pierre has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lafayette down to the mat. Lafayette avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pierre connects with a body shot that sends Lafayette's belly button to the back.
Nice cross by Pierre.
Lafayette tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pierre defends well and Lafayette ends up having to push Pierre into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pierre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lafayette misses with a takedown attempt - Pierre sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pierre jabs Lafayette right on the nose. Lafayette blinks but takes it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
George Pierre dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on George Pierre's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Pierre throws a body shot but no joy.
Lafayette tries to clinch there but Pierre circles away.
Pierre misses with a body shot.
Lafayette rushes Pierre and presses him up against the cage.
Lafayette is pushing Pierre up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pierre changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lafayette fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lafayette shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafayette throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pierre stuffs the takedown.
Lafayette tries to clinch but Pierre moves away
and Pierre counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Pierre has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lafayette closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pierre misses with an uppercut. Lafayette saw that one coming.
Lafayette tries to clinch but Pierre moves away
and Pierre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pierre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lafayette.
Lafayette fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
George Pierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rene Lafayette.
Pierre feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lafayettes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pierre jabs Lafayette to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pierre stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pierre wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Pierre was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lafayette.
Lafayette shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lafayette was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
George Pierre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lafayette takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pierre regains half guard.
Pierre is looking for a sweep. Lafayette is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pierre is concentrating on defense, preventing Lafayette from advancing position.
Lafayette passes to side control.
Lafayette wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pierre keeps working.
Pierre tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lafayette wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lafayette is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Pierre sneaks back into half guard.
Pierre trying to control from the bottom.
Lafayette decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierre just misses with a punch to the body.
Lafayette shoots in for a takedown but Pierre shows good takedown defense.
A little feinted left hand from Pierre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rene Lafayette has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pierre connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lafayette misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lafayette shoots and misses
and Pierre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pierre throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pierre thuds a left hand into Lafayette's body.
Pierre fails to land with a series of punches.
Lafayette drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pierre defends it well.
Pierre throws out a powerful jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierre lands a body shot.
Lafayette shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pierre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pierre lands a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lafayette gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lafayette tries to bum rush Pierre with a series of wild strikes but Pierre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lafayette takes a shot right to the bread basket.
George Pierre is winning the standup battle so far.
Pierre lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pierre lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Pierre showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pierre, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for George Pierre!
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for George Pierre!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for George Pierre!
George Pierre wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Fabinho (ranked 844 p4p, 952 weight class) and Thor White (ranked 120 p4p, 143 weight class). Fabinho comes to the cage accompanied by Glowed Up - Kaytranada. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roberto Fabinho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thor White!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fabinho dives in and scores a takedown into White's guard.
Fabinho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. White swivels though and keeps the full guard.
White is looking for a triangle but Fabinho pushes his legs off easily.
White has his foot on Fabinho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fabinho works his way back into a safe position though.
Fabinho postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
White throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fabinho is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fabinho wants to pass the guard but White is keeping the position.
Fabinho trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White looking for a guillotine here but Fabinho defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White pulls Fabinho in close to prevent any damage.
Fabinho is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fabinho 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.
White looking for a guillotine here but Fabinho defends easily.
Fabinho wants to pass the guard but White is keeping the position.
Fabinho chips away with some ground and pound.
White is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fabinho controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fabinho trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
White working a defensive guard here.
White is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fabinho is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
White working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fabinho doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fabinho manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fabinho got a little sloppy there for a moment and White has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fabinho has managed to get both his arms back between White's legs - danger averted.
White is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fabinho is aware though and is defending well.
Fabinho stays in close to White's body and controls the position.
White working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fabinho doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fabinho manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fabinho avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fabinho trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fabinho landing some decent shots from guard.
Fabinho postures up.
Fabinho got a little sloppy there for a moment and White has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fabinho has managed to get both his arms back between White's legs - danger averted.
Fabinho trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fabinho tries to free his leg and advance position but White is retaining full guard.
Fabinho passes into half guard.
White is trying to control but can't.
Fabinho wants to lay and pray for a moment but White keeps working.
Fabinho looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks White with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fabinho is keen to just control but White is a slippery customer.
White preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fabinho is thwarting White's attempts to control the position.
Fabinho scoring with strikes to the body and head.
White wants to control but Fabinho is keeping busy.
Fabinho looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fabinho slips a nice elbow through White's hands, connecting with White's forehead.
Fabinho seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but White does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
White looking for submissions off his back.
Fabinho is looking to advance position but White won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fabinho is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
White trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Fabinho manages to pass to mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Fabinho dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fabinho on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fabinho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around?
White digs a good body shot into Fabinho's ribs.
White looks to throw the jab but Fabinho is out of range.
Fabinho tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but White defends well and Fabinho ends up having to push White into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
White escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by Fabinho.
White lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fabinho slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White works Fabinho's body with a nice hook.
Fabinho smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fabinho wants to clinch up but White keeps it at a distance.
White throws out a counter right but Fabinho avoids it with no problem.
Fabinho looks to score with a jab to the body but White is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White misses with an uppercut. Fabinho saw that one coming.
Fabinho misses with a body shot.
White waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fabinho.
White takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fabinho scores with a crisp jab that stopped White in his tracks.
White misses with a hook.
Fabinho attempts a counter takedown but White avoids it well and moves away.
Thor White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
White missing with a left hand there. Fabinho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Roberto Fabinho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fabinho looks for a takedown but White sprawls well.
White scores with a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Fabinho.
A big right from Fabinho misses.
White lands with a right hand.
Fabinho closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into White's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White controls Fabinho momentarily but Fabinho frees himself.
White looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fabinho slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
White keeping full guard, as Fabinho tries to pass.
White is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Fabinho has his hands clasped together but White extends and breaks Fabinho's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by White.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thor White!
A very excited looking Thor White 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.
Roberto Fabinho was interviewed post fight and said 'Man that was a tough fight. I didn�t take my opponent very seriously leading up to this fight but I�ll keep going. I know I�m the most dangerous in this division and will get that gold eventually'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chew Kok (ranked 769 p4p, 1941 weight class) and Walt Dykstra (ranked 20 p4p, 73 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Chew Kok has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Chew Kok seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chew Kok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Walt Dykstra!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dykstra moves into the clinch successfully.
Kok can't find room to land a body shot as Dykstra controls the action.
Dykstra tries to throw a body punch but Kok avoids it by throwing Dykstra back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dykstra.
Dykstra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dykstra lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dykstra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dykstra prevents a body shot from Kok.
Kok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dykstra's elbow.
Kok escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kok walks into a straight right hand from Dykstra.
We've been told by Kok's head coaches at Xtreme Black House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dykstra paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dykstra throws a poor cross that misses
and Kok counters with a stiff right hand.
Kok moves out of range as Dykstra strikes.
It looked like Kok wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dykstra lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dykstra misses with a hook.
Kok connects with a body shot.
Kok slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dykstra throws a body shot but no joy.
Kok throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dykstra avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dykstra keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dykstra clinches up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Dykstra.
Kok manages to break the clinch.
Dykstra closes the distance and clinches.
Kok lands a right hand.
Dykstra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dykstra swinging wildly here.
Dykstra connects with a single shot there.
Dykstra jabs Kok right on the nose. Kok blinks but takes it well.
Dykstra misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kok counters with a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dykstra looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dykstra cracks Kok with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kok throws a hook to the side of Dykstra's head but Dykstra sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dykstra throws a hook but Kok avoids it easily.
Kok looks to throw the jab but Dykstra is out of range.
Dykstra fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dykstra is looking to clinch but Kok is avoiding it.
Dykstra scores with a nice strike.
Dykstra jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kok steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dykstra.
Kok moves out of range as Dykstra strikes.
Dykstra closes the distance and clinches.
Kok breaks from the clinch.
Dykstra's coach down at JAG Battle Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dykstra's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dykstra avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dykstra is looking to clinch.
Kok staying out of range there.
Kok looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dykstra misses the jab.
Dykstra thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kok thinks about countering with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Dykstra throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kok went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dykstra throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Kok to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Dykstra. That snapped Kok's head back.
Dykstra rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kok counters with a stiff right hand.
Dykstra looks to land a left hand but Kok moved out of range nicely.
Nice jab there from Dykstra.
Kok avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dykstra moves to clinch but Kok breaks away
and Kok counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Kok.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dykstra lands with an overhand left.
Dykstra throws a right hand that misses
and Kok counters with a big right hand! Oh Dykstra is in trouble here! Kok follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chew Kok!
Chew Kok decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Sapo (ranked 865 p4p, 1306 weight class) and Thomas Bennett (ranked 136 p4p, 192 weight class). Rob Sapo has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rob Sapo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thomas Bennett!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennett closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sapo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been hearing reports that Sapo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bennett with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sapo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bennett tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sapo defends well and Bennett ends up having to push Sapo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sapo with a jab.
 It looks like Thomas Bennett has been cut.
Bennett fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sapo, pushing him back against the cage.
Sapo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sapo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sapo stuffs the takedown attempt from Bennett. Bennett gets slowly back to his feet.
Rob Sapo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Bennett.
Bennett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sapo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bennett clinches up with Sapo and pushes him back against the cage.
Bennett decides to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bennett keeping moving, preventing Sapo from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bennett has his foot on Sapo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sapo works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sapo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sapo trying to control but Bennett is working from the bottom.
Sapo distracts Bennett with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bennett being controlled here, momentarily.
Sapo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bennett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sapo has managed to get both his arms back between Bennett's legs - danger averted.
Bennett has his foot on Sapo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sapo works his way back into a safe position though.
Sapo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bennett on the ground.
Bennett has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sapo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bennett.
Bennett tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sapo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sapo scoring with punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett is looking to regain half guard here but Sapo keeps moving and retains side control.
Bennett looks to move to half guard but instead Sapo has passed into mount! Damn!
Bennett bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bennett preventing the sweep.
Bennett postures up.
Bennett is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sapo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sapo has escaped and now he's on top!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bennett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bennett has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sapo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bennett.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett looking for a sweep but Sapo has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Bennett is trying to escape the mount.
Sapo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bennett sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bennett is staying active underneath Sapo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bennett is looking to improve his position.
Bennett on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bennett looking for a kimura from the bottom but Sapo passes into side control!
Sapo scores with punches from side control.
Sapo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sapo grinds an elbow into Bennett's temple.
Sapo wants to control but Bennett is keeping him busy.
Sapo advances to full mount.
Sapo prevents Bennett from getting the reversal.
Sapo tries to control but Bennett wriggling away.
Sapo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennett is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sapo working for a submission but Bennett is keeping him at bay.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Sapo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Bennett's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bennett tries to clinch but Sapo moves away
and Sapo counters with a right hand to the body.
Bennett clinches with his opponent.
Sapo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bennett pulls guard successfully.
Bennett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sapo wants to control from the top but Bennett keeps moving.
Sapo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bennett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sapo has managed to get both his arms back between Bennett's legs - danger averted.
Sapo content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sapo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sapo with a nice head shot there.
Bennett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sapo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bennett can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sapo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bennett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bennett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bennett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sapo advances position into side control!
Sapo scores with punches from side control.
Bennett on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sapo cracks Bennett with a big right hand but Bennett just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bennett is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sapo is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bennett keeps trying to improve his position.
Bennett takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sapo postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Bennett bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Sapo and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Sapo!
Rob Sapo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Larry Williams (ranked 300 p4p, 342 weight class) and Gus McCrae (ranked 44 p4p, 53 weight class). Gus McCrae is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Larry Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gus McCrae!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of McCrae 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCrae throws out the jab.
McCrae swings widly with a right hand
and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCrae walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body punch from McCrae.
An inside leg kick lands from Williams.
Williams looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McCrae avoids the body shot from Williams.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCrae checks the leg kick nicely there.
McCrae throws a right and a left that Williams avoids nicely.
McCrae moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Williams uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McCrae has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCrae fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Williams looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McCrae throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams connects with a right hand. McCrae shakes it off.
McCrae changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCrae throws out the jab.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCrae 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.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McCrae scores with a three punch combo!
Williams scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McCrae fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Williams cracks McCrae with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Williams was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McCrae throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. McCrae does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCrae wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Williams lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCrae moves away from the strike by Williams.
A telegraphed right hand from McCrae misses the target.
McCrae throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Williams scores with a nice right hand.
McCrae punishes Williams's body with a nice straight punch.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCrae.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Williams.
Williams scores with a jab. McCrae acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McCrae takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Williams scores with a sloppy right hand. McCrae should have avoided that one.
McCrae swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams misses with a low kick.
Williams scoring well with a low kick there.
McCrae misses with a looping right.
McCrae on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McCrae takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from McCrae.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McCrae checks a leg kick.
McCrae misses the shot to the body.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCrae misses with a hook.
Williams swings widly with a right hand
and McCrae counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Williams ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Williams slips a jab from McCrae.
Williams slips under a jab from McCrae.
McCrae misses with a right hand
and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. McCrae moves away and avoids it.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCrae.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCrae connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Williams's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCrae misses with a looping left.
McCrae misses with a left hand
and Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McCrae throws a hook but Williams avoids it easily.
As McCrae backs away, Williams returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McCrae avoids the body shot from Williams.
McCrae takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McCrae misses with a left hand
and Williams counters with a nice low kick that buckles McCrae's knee momentarily.
McCrae misses with a wild body shot.
Williams slips a straight right by McCrae.
McCrae throws a poor cross that misses
and Williams counters with a stiff right hand.
McCrae throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Williams wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams avoids the body shot from McCrae.
Williams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McCrae counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Williams.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Williams dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McCrae scores with a jab to the body.
Williams connects with a nice looking jab.
McCrae takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Williams shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McCrae appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jab, jab by McCrae - just one landing.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCrae was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Williams avoids the body shot from McCrae.
Williams displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A big right from McCrae misses.
A quick step to the side and Williams tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCrae.
McCrae throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCrae.
McCrae moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams cracks McCrae with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McCrae gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Williams.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCrae keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fighters circling - McCrae throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCrae digs a good body shot into Williams's ribs.
Williams staying out of range there.
McCrae misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
McCrae wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Williams.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
McCrae throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCrae takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
McCrae misses with a lunging right hand
and Williams counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but McCrae might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Williams has got the better of the exchanges.
A slow jab from McCrae misses its intended target.
Williams has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McCrae finds it's way round the side to connect with Williams's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams tries to land a body kick
and McCrae counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCrae throws a shot to the body.
McCrae throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Williams misses.
A big right from McCrae misses.
McCrae misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and Williams tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams throws a hook but McCrae blocks it.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but McCrae sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Williams turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Williams misses with a straight right.
McCrae scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Williams doesn't seem bothered though.
McCrae lands the left hand.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from McCrae.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Williams.
Jab, jab by Williams - just one landing.
McCrae misses with a hook.
McCrae ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Williams on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McCrae throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCrae throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
McCrae jabs at Williams's body.
Both fighters circling a little - Williams finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
McCrae takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McCrae's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McCrae moves away from the strike by Williams.
McCrae keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams throws a poor cross that misses
and McCrae counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
McCrae misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCrae takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McCrae is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
Williams 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.
McCrae ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
McCrae lands a nice looking body shot.
McCrae lands a slapping body shot.
McCrae fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Williams looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A nice inside leg kick there by Williams. That's going to slow McCrae down.
McCrae swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McCrae pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Williams back to the cage. McCrae follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams misses with a shot to the body
and McCrae connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from McCrae misses.
Williams tried to counter with a leg kick but McCrae avoided it.
Williams looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McCrae ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gus McCrae showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Williams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Williams throws a leg kick but McCrae sees it coming and moves out of range.
Williams swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McCrae.
Williams throws a quick inside leg kick.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
McCrae is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
Larry Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
McCrae swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Williams counters with a low kick, right behind McCrae 's knee.
McCrae has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That kick from Williams tenderised McCrae's leg. McCrae is trying to keep his angry face on.
McCrae gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCrae swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams lands a slapping body shot.
McCrae swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McCrae staying out of range there.
Williams takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCrae takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
McCrae throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
McCrae scores with a jab to the jaw.
Williams misses the jab.
McCrae misses with a straight right.
A cross from Williams lands.
A lazy left from Williams finds it's target.
Williams lands a jab to McCrae's midsection.
McCrae misses with a straight right.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from McCrae misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McCrae takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCrae lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McCrae misses with a straight left.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCrae was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Williams cracks McCrae with a right hand to the side of the head.
McCrae closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCrae throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Williams as he connects with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Williams. That's going to slow McCrae down.
Williams throws a low kick but McCrae avoids it.
Gus McCrae has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCrae avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McCrae doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Williams.
McCrae takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McCrae throws an off balance right hand
and Williams counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Williams darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McCrae connects with a body shot that sends Williams's belly button to the back.
Williams slips a straight right by McCrae.
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCrae.
McCrae throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Jab, jab by Williams - just one landing.
Williams connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCrae.
Williams misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Williams.
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!
McCrae connects with a looping right hand.
Williams with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Williams drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Williams getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McCrae pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCrae throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCrae swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams slips under a jab.
McCrae has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Williams.
McCrae takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McCrae misses with a body shot.
Williams thuds a left hand into McCrae's body.
Williams lands with a thumping leg kick.
A big right from McCrae misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Larry Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Williams 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Larry Williams!
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Larry Williams!
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Larry Williams!
Larry Williams wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Larry Williams thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Gus McCrae stepped up to the mic, saying 'Back to the gym.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kjetil Olsen (ranked 94 p4p, 197 weight class) and Clarence Hoost (ranked 15 p4p, 31 weight class). Olsen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Night Lovell ft. Lil West - Fukk!!CodeRED. Kjetil Olsen has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kjetil Olsen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Clarence Hoost!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Hoost buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hoost ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hoost forces Olsen back against the cage and clinches.
Olsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Olsen manages to break the clinch.
Hoost swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Olsen is looking to counter punch.
Hoost takes a swing at Olsen's ribcage but misses.
Olsen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Hoost misses its intended target.
Hoost stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Kjetil Olsen has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Hoost misses its intended target.
Hoost drops Olsen with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Olsen looks back up at him and smiles so Hoost waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Olsen is rocked!
Hoost misses with an uppercut
letting Olsen counter with a right hand.
It looks like Clarence Hoost has been cut.
Hoost scores with a body shot.
Olsen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LVPED in the buildup to the fight.
Hoost throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hoost swings widly with a right hand
and Olsen counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoost lands with a right hand.
Hoost throws a leg kick
and Olsen counters with a series of strikes. Hoost will be more careful next time no doubt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hoost.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hoost swings widly with a right hand
and Olsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That has opened up Clarence Hoost's cut even more.
Hoost moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Olsen moves out of range of the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoost throws a body punch but Olsen moves out of range.
Olsen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Olsen moves out of range of the body kick from Hoost.
Hoost swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hoost swings for the body but Olsen moves out of range.
Olsen is looking to counter with a body kick.
Hoost misses with a lunging right hand
and Olsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoost misses the target.
Hoost swings for the body but Olsen moves out of range.
Olsen is looking to counter punch.
Clarence Hoost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoost throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Olsen on the side of the head.
Hoost looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hoost lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Olsen circles away quickly and effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clarence Hoost dominated that round.
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!
Hoost moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hoost misses with a lunging right hand
and Olsen counters with a straight right hand.
Hoost cracks Olsen with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Olsen looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hoost finish him?
Oh Olsen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A slapping body kick lands there for Hoost.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoost ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Olsen's jaw. Olsen's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Hoost does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Clarence Hoost!
Clarence Hoost is the new heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Clarence Hoost started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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