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SMASH: Chaos vs Mountain 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tico Tico (ranked 1323 p4p, 1898 weight class) and Aleksander Kazimierz (ranked 78 p4p, 105 weight class). Tico comes to the cage accompanied by Paco De Lucia - Tico Tico . Kazimierz is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WJFjXtHcy4. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Red Belt
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank |
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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 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tico Tico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 29 - 2, fighting out of London, Aleksander Kazimierz!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Ben Hemmingworth and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazimierz fails with the takedown
and Tico counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tico circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tico lands with a nice combination. Kazimierz backs away looking to recover.
Tico looks to score with a jab to the body but Kazimierz is just out of range.
Kazimierz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tico sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kazimierz somewhat.
Kazimierz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tico's half guard.
Tico scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Kazimierz manages to mount him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tico wants to control but Kazimierz is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tico regains half guard.
Tico is trying is best to control the position here.
We've been hearing good reports from Tico's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kazimierz winds up and cracks Tico with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kazimierz is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Tico manages to get to full guard.
Tico wants to stand and escape but Kazimierz is having none of it.
Tico tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kazimierz looking to sit in guard and control but Tico gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tico stays in close to Kazimierz's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazimierz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kazimierz wants to get back to his feet but Tico is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kazimierz keeping moving, preventing Tico from controlling successfully.
Kazimierz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tico doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tico manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tico being controlled here momentarily.
Let's hope that Kazimierz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
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.
Tico looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kazimierz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kazimierz is defended easily by Tico.
Tico Tico has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksander Kazimierz.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tico thuds his right hand into Kazimierz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tico Tico dominated that round.
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.
Tico with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tico displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kazimierz.
A quick step to the side and Tico tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aleksander Kazimierz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Tico.
Tico scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aleksander Kazimierz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kazimierz shoots in for a takedown but Tico shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tico throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kazimierz avoids it.
Tico throws a shot to the body.
Kazimierz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kazimierz shoots in for a double leg but Tico sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tico Tico has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksander Kazimierz.
Tico goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tico is looking to wear down Kazimierz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tico lands a nice looking body shot.
Tico closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!
Kazimierz stuns Tico with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kazimierz gets a double leg takedown into Tico's guard.
Kazimierz postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tico looking for a sweep. Not yet Tico, not yet.
Tico pulls Kazimierz in to control the position.
Tico is trying to keep Kazimierz in close.
Tico is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kazimierz can do to turn this around?
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kazimierz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kazimierz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tico, up you get!
Tico lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kazimierz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tico is looking to slow Kazimierz down with leg kicks.
Tico misses with a body shot.
Tico tries to sprawl but Kazimierz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kazimierz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tico might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tico is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kazimierz is pressing down on Tico's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tico is holding on for now.
Kazimierz wants to control but Tico is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazimierz controlling the action here.
Tico tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kazimierz has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Tico tries to hold on but Kazimierz postures up.
Kazimierz tries to control but Tico wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tico is looking to improve his position but Kazimierz isn't that keen on the idea.
Kazimierz stands up from mount. Strange move.
Kazimierz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tico tries to avoid it but Kazimierz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tico to the ground. Tico escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tico avoids the body shot from Kazimierz.
Kazimierz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kazimierz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tico sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tico manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kazimierz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tico's guard.
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 Tico Tico will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kazimierz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kazimierz lands a nice shot to the body.
Kazimierz moves to clinch but Tico breaks away
and Tico counters with a right hand to the body.
Kazimierz misses with a low kick.
Tico lands a nice shot that snaps Kazimierz's head back.
Kazimierz shoots in but no luck this time.
Kazimierz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tico's half guard.
Aleksander Kazimierz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tico tries to get to full guard but Kazimierz has control of the leg.
Tico is concentrating on defense, preventing Kazimierz from advancing position.
Kazimierz trying to mount his opponent but Tico defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tico wants to control but Kazimierz is keeping busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kazimierz lands a nice short elbow.
Kazimierz is stalling here. Tico is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kazimierz seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tico has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kazimierz is trying to improve his position.
Tico is looking to take a break and control but Kazimierz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kazimierz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazimierz is trying to control Tico's posture but Tico avoids it.
Kazimierz is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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Tico is staying tight to Kazimierz's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Aleksander Kazimierz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kazimierz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tico controlling the action here.
Tico wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kazimierz keeps working.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's four 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.
Kazimierz shoots in for a double leg but Tico sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kazimierz shoots in and drives through. Tico sprawls well.
Tico Tico has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksander Kazimierz.
Kazimierz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tico's waist but Tico gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kazimierz off to one side.
Kazimierz takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kazimierz.
Tico dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kazimierz. That did some damage!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tico throws a one two combo.
Kazimierz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tico Tico is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tico lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tico Tico showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tico, 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tico Tico!
Tico Tico decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Batang Kock (ranked 2039 p4p, 1926 weight class) and Joro Paveto (ranked 113 p4p, 107 weight class). Kock comes to the cage accompanied by I will axe kick you, and I am not careful.. Paveto is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Imperial March. Joro Paveto has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
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World class MT
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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 17 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Batang Kock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joro Paveto!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Summer Carpenter and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paveto tries to clinch but Kock is having none of it.
Paveto swings widly with a right hand
and Kock counters with an inside leg kick.
Paveto drives through and clinches with Kock against the cage.
Paveto can't find room to land a body shot as Kock controls the action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Paveto.
Still in the clinch, Paveto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kock controlling the action here for a moment.
Paveto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Paveto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock lands a right hand.
Paveto misses with a punch on the inside.
Paveto blocks an elbow strike from Kock.
Paveto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Paveto misses with the head strike.
Paveto trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paveto scores with a shoulder strike.
Kock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Paveto.
Paveto cracks Kock with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kock moves out of range of the strikes.
Kock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kock connects with a nice looking jab.
Paveto misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Kock counter with a right hand.
Paveto doesn't manage to clinch there - Kock circles away.
Joro Paveto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paveto misses with an uppercut. Kock saw that one coming.
Paveto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kock counters with a body kick.
Kock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paveto was well out of range. Poor timing from Kock.
Paveto wants to counter the offense by Kock and move into the clinch position.
Paveto misses with a right hand
enabling Kock to counter with a crisp jab.
Kock throws a right hand that Paveto ducks under and follows up with a left that Paveto also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kock throws a push kick but Paveto slaps the foot to one side.
Kock lands with a nice body kick.
Paveto instigates a clinch.
Kock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paveto misses with a hook
and Kock counters with an outside leg kick.
Paveto throws a right hand that misses
enabling Kock to counter with a crisp jab.
Paveto throws an overhand right that lands on Kock's shoulder, as Kock tries to avoid the shot.
Paveto tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kock counters with a stiff right hand.
Paveto throws a poor cross that misses
and Kock counters with a one-two to the body.
Paveto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kock manages to avoid it.
Kock slips under a jab.
Kock throwing a counter right hand but Paveto manages to avoid it.
Paveto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kock. Kock obviously looking to wear him down.
Paveto moves to clinch but Kock breaks away
and Kock counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paveto looks to land a left hand but Kock moved out of range nicely.
Paveto instigates a clinch.
Paveto misses with some punches.
Kock throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kock.
Kock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paveto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kock.
Paveto swings widly with a right hand
and Kock makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Paveto throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paveto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kock appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Paveto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kock moves away.
Kock looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kock is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kock.
Paveto tries to counter by closing the distance.
Paveto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kock.
It looked like Kock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kock moves out of range of the strikes.
Paveto is looking to clinch.
Kock jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paveto scores with a jab. Kock acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Paveto moves into range and clinches up with Kock.
Kock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paveto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kock has Paveto pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kock pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Paveto tumbling to the mat - Kock dives into Paveto's guard.
Paveto looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Batang Kock 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paveto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Paveto tries to clinch there but Kock circles away.
Kock misses with a few strikes there.
Paveto tries to close the distance and clinch but Kock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kock gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Paveto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kock manages to avoid it.
Kock goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Paveto tries to clinch but Kock is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paveto misses with a hook. Kock ducked under it nicely.
Paveto tries to clinch up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kock.
Paveto checks the leg kick.
Kock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paveto can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paveto closes the distance but Kock moves to the side
and Kock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Paveto thinking.
Paveto moves into range and clinches up with Kock.
Paveto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Paveto.
Paveto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Kock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Paveto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kock trying to land knees to the body.
Kock manages to break the clinch.
Kock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paveto.
Kock tests Paveto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Paveto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kock defending well as Paveto loads up on a big left hand.
Paveto clinches.
Kock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paveto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Paveto can't find room to land a body shot as Kock controls the action.
Kock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Paveto working aggressively here.
Paveto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paveto.
Paveto working aggressively here.
Paveto misses with the head strike.
Paveto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kock lands a damaging elbow.
Kock breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kock.
Paveto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kock pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kock throws a sloppy head kick and Paveto moves out of range easily.
Kock scores with a jab to the body.
Paveto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Both fighters circling a little - Kock finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Paveto lands with an uppercut that bounces Kock off the cage and back into range.
Paveto throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kock counters with a straight right hand.
Kock throws a jab but it's blocked by Paveto.
Kock sets himself, and Paveto steps forward looking for the clinch! Kock avoids it this time.
Paveto scores with a decent looking hook.
Paveto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kock moves away.
Kock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paveto moves out of range of the strikes.
Paveto wants to counter with a clinch but Kock pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kock lands a nice looking body kick.
Paveto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kock.
Paveto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Paveto lands a glancing blow to the side of Kock's head.
Paveto lands a nice shot that snaps Kock's head back.
Paveto misses with a hook
and Kock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kock throws a sloppy head kick and Paveto moves out of range easily.
Kock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kock scores with a sloppy right hand. Paveto should have avoided that one.
Paveto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Paveto misses with a right hand
and Kock counters with a right hand to the body.
Kock swats away the attempt to clinch by Paveto.
Kock fires out a quick counter leg kick but Paveto just manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Batang Kock dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Sloppy strikes from Paveto. Those never looked like landing.
Paveto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kock.
Kock misses with a looping right.
Kock misses with a straight right.
Paveto moves into range and clinches up with Kock.
Paveto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kock scores with a knee to the head.
 It looks like Joro Paveto has been cut.
Kock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paveto throws a shot to the body.
Paveto throws a lazy uppercut
and Kock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Paveto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kock, pushing him back against the cage.
Kock lands a hook that snaps the head of Paveto backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paveto.
Kock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paveto misses with a right hand
and Kock counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kock cracks Paveto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Paveto tries to clinch but Kock is having none of it.
Paveto blocks the body kick.
Batang Kock is winning the standup battle so far.
Kock throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kock gets tackled into the cage by Paveto. Paveto maintains the clinch.
Kock is trying to break free.
Kock tries to circle away but Paveto has him pinned against the cage.
Paveto misses with some punches.
Kock pushes Paveto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paveto struggles to land a body shot inside as Kock controls his hands.
Kock has Paveto pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kock pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Paveto tumbling to the mat - Kock dives into Paveto's guard.
Paveto has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kock is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Joro Paveto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kock is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paveto misses with a body punch
and Kock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paveto.
A big right from Paveto misses.
Paveto tries to clinch up
and Kock counters with a left and a right that stings Paveto.
Kock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paveto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kock. That's going to slow Paveto down.
Paveto wants to clinch up but Kock keeps it at a distance.
Paveto tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paveto misses with a lunging right hand
and Kock counters with a nice low kick that buckles Paveto's knee momentarily.
Paveto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Paveto clinches.
Kock manages to break the clinch.
Kock avoids the body shot from Paveto.
Paveto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Paveto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kock lands a right hook to the body.
Paveto takes the fight into the clinch.
Paveto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kock.
Paveto has a couple of punches blocked by Kock.
Kock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kock lands a right hook to the body.
Paveto feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kocks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Good shot there by Kock.
Paveto swings widly with a right hand
and Kock counters with a straight right hand.
Joro Paveto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paveto misses with a lunging right hand
and Kock counters with an inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Batang Kock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kock, 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Batang Kock!
In his post fight interview, Batang Kock started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vlastimil Vyr (ranked 2614 p4p, 1894 weight class) and Joe Bidden (ranked 110 p4p, 88 weight class). Joe Bidden has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Vlastimil Vyr's chin.
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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 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vlastimil Vyr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Bidden!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Vyr.
It looks like Joe Bidden has been cut.
Vyr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bidden.
Vyr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vyr throws a hook but Bidden blocks it.
Bidden staying out of range there.
Bidden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vyr throws out the jab.
Vyr moves in looking to clinch but Bidden pushes him off.
Vyr throws a lazy uppercut
and Bidden counters with a straight right hand.
Vyr misses with a lunging right hand
and Bidden counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bidden slips under a jab.
Vyr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A good leg kick by Bidden.
Vyr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bidden manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bidden swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bidden tries to work over Vyr's front leg with a kick but Vyr checks it.
Bidden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Bidden misses.
Vyr forces Bidden back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vyr.
Vyr slowing the pace effectively.
Bidden misses with the head strike.
Vyr tries to pull guard but Bidden forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bidden misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vyr dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Vyr is pushing Bidden up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vyr manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Vyr wants to get back to his feet but Bidden is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bidden decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Vyr, up you get!
Vyr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bidden.
A little feinted left hand from Vyr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bidden.
Bidden bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vyr's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vyr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bidden takes one on the button.
Vyr 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.
Vyr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice side step and Bidden releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bidden ducks under a wild hook from Vyr.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bidden connects with a jab.
 It looks like Vlastimil Vyr has been cut.
Vyr misses with a looping right.
Bidden just misses with a punch to the body.
Vyr looks to land a combination but Bidden avoids it well.
Bidden connects with a nice looking jab.
Bidden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vyr.
Bidden feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Vyr sprawling to the canvas! Vyr rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bidden finish him?!
 Vyr is rocked!
Bidden dodges the punch combination from Vyr.
Vyr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bidden needs to keep his hands up - Vyr had a free shot at his head there.
Vyr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bidden has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bidden moves out of range of the strikes.
Vyr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vyr is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vyr misses with a hook
letting Bidden counter with a right hand.
Oh Vyr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vyr lands with an overhand left.
Vyr seems to have got his legs back now.
Vyr misses with a lunging right hand
and Bidden counters with a big right hand! Oh Vyr is in trouble here! Bidden follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Bidden!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Dawkins (ranked 1128 p4p, 651 weight class) and Lou Higgins (ranked 164 p4p, 99 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Lou Higgins enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Dawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lou Higgins!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Higgins checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Higgins tries to close the distance and clinch but Dawkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dawkins tries to counter by clinching up but Higgins breaks away and moves out of range.
Dawkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dawkins keeps the fight on the outside.
Higgins clinches up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Higgins.
Higgins blocks an elbow strike from Dawkins.
Higgins misses with the head strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dawkins.
Higgins gets through Dawkins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dawkins blocks an uppercut.
Dawkins pulls Higgins into guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Dawkins's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dawkins is trying to keep Higgins in close.
Dawkins wants to sweep here but Higgins controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawkins trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Dawkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Higgins is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Higgins has passed into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dawkins is looking for a sweep.
Dawkins looking for a sweep but Higgins has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Dawkins is looking to get to half guard.
Dawkins manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Higgins is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Dawkins manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higgins stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Higgins darts in and clinches Dawkins up against the cage.
Dawkins works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Dawkins advances position into side control!
Higgins is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Higgins is being controlled here.
Dawkins fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Higgins trying to remain calm as Dawkins controls from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins in side control, throwing shots but Higgins defends.
Dawkins wants to control but Higgins is keeping him busy.
The ground and pound from Dawkins seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Higgins dodges the ground and pound from Dawkins.
Higgins is being controlled here.
Dawkins tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Higgins bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Some bone on bone action there as Higgins checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dawkins shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higgins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Higgins scores with a shoulder strike.
It looks like Jason Dawkins has been cut.
Higgins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Higgins throws a head punch that misses.
Higgins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Higgins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dawkins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Higgins avoids it.
Higgins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Higgins misses with a punch on the inside.
Dawkins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Higgins letting Dawkins take a breather here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Higgins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Higgins throws a head punch that misses.
Higgins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Higgins throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dawkins.
Dawkins misses with an elbow over the top.
Higgins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lou Higgins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Dawkins's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Higgins moves into the clinch successfully.
Higgins dodges an elbow strike from Dawkins.
A short left from Higgins.
Dawkins throws an elbow but it misses.
Dawkins gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Higgins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Higgins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Higgins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Higgins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Higgins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Higgins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Higgins.
Dawkins stalling in the clinch but Higgins improves position.
Come on Dawkins - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Higgins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dawkins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dawkins is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Higgins misses with the head strike.
Dawkins blocking some punches.
Higgins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dawkins blocking some punches.
Dawkins blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Higgins throws a punch but it's blocked by Dawkins.
A short left from Higgins.
Lou Higgins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dawkins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Higgins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oh Dawkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dawkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dawkins seems to have got his legs back now.
Higgins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dawkins backwards.
Higgins misses with a punch on the inside.
Dawkins is trying to maintain a safe position but Higgins gets an underhook and turns Dawkins into the cage.
Higgins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dawkins lands an elbow inside.
Higgins has a couple of punches blocked by Dawkins.
Dawkins blocks an uppercut.
Higgins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dawkins.
Higgins working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Higgins blocks an elbow strike.
Higgins throws a punch but it's blocked by Dawkins.
Dawkins lands a knee to the head.
Dawkins connects with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higgins blocks a body shot from Dawkins.
Higgins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Higgins lands with a short shot to the head.
Higgins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Higgins has a couple of punches blocked by Dawkins.
Higgins has a couple of punches blocked by Dawkins.
Dawkins tries to land knees in the clinch but Higgins avoids the damage to the body.
Higgins blocks an elbow strike from Dawkins.
Dawkins tries to land a knee to the head but Higgins blocks with his arms.
Dawkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Higgins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dawkins wants the takedown. Higgins is fighting it off but Dawkins persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Higgins's guard against the cage.
Dawkins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dawkins wants to pass the guard but Higgins is keeping the position.
Higgins wriggles free and stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgins clinches.
Dawkins missing with knees to the body.
Dawkins lands an elbow inside that Higgins shrugs off.
Dawkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dawkins blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dawkins.
Higgins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dawkins turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Higgins throws Dawkins to one side and escapes!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Higgins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dawkins stalling in the clinch but Higgins improves position.
Dawkins looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Higgins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Higgins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Higgins fails to land.
Higgins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Higgins misses with some punches.
Dawkins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins tries to land knees in the clinch but Higgins avoids the damage to the body.
Higgins throws a punch but it's blocked by Dawkins.
Higgins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Higgins throws a head punch that misses.
Higgins working aggressively here.
Higgins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Higgins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Higgins dodges an elbow strike from Dawkins.
Dawkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dawkins missing with knees to the body.
Dawkins pushes off an throws an elbow but Higgins leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dawkins blocks an uppercut.
Higgins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Higgins misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dawkins throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Higgins has a couple of punches blocked by Dawkins.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dawkins.
Dawkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dawkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lou Higgins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jason Dawkins'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A cross from Dawkins lands.
Dawkins throws a hook to the side of Higgins's head but Higgins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Higgins moves into range and clinches up with Dawkins.
Dawkins manages to pull guard.
Dawkins wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Higgins gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dawkins decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dawkins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Higgins pushes Dawkins off looking to stand but Dawkins dives back in and keeps control.
Dawkins 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dawkins.
Dawkins trying to control but Higgins is working from the bottom.
Dawkins forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Higgins looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jason Dawkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dawkins wants to control but Higgins is keeping him busy.
Higgins is trying to stand up here but Dawkins is controlling him well.
Lou Higgins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dawkins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Higgins is trying to stand.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dawkins. That's going to slow Higgins down.
Higgins clinches up with Dawkins and pushes him back against the cage.
Higgins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dawkins jumps into guard, dragging Higgins to the mat.
Dawkins working a defensive guard but Higgins manages to pass into side control anyway.
Dawkins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Higgins wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dawkins wants to control but Higgins postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgins stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Dawkins throws a hook but Higgins blocks it.
Higgins is looking to clinch but Dawkins is avoiding it.
Higgins closes the distance and pushes Dawkins back into the cage.
Higgins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dawkins.
Dawkins pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dawkins wants to stall.
Dawkins throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dawkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins throws a shot from downtown. Higgins moves away and avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Higgins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dawkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Dawkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A cross from Dawkins lands.
Higgins tries to clinch there but Dawkins circles away.
Dawkins shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dawkins misses with a low kick.
Higgins doesn't manage to clinch there - Dawkins circles away.
Dawkins wants to slow Higgins down by chopping away at his legs.
Higgins moves into the clinch.
Higgins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Higgins scores with a shot to the side of Dawkins's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dawkins looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jason Dawkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Higgins avoids the elbow strike from Dawkins, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Dawkins showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Higgins 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lou Higgins!
Lou Higgins thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Damian Tonon (ranked 777 p4p, 1792 weight class) and Johnny Bronco (ranked 105 p4p, 242 weight class). Bronco has chosen The Horses - Daryl Braithwaite as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damian Tonon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Johnny Bronco!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tonon lands the left hand.
Tonon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bronco's half guard.
Bronco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tonon is trying to control the action in half guard but Bronco is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tonon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bronco is looking for a sweep. Tonon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tonon wants to pass the guard but Bronco is defending well.
Bronco regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tonon trying to move into half guard but instead Bronco has managed to sweep!
Tonon looking for a sweep. Not yet Tonon, not yet.
Bronco is stalling in the full guard.
Tonon working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tonon seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bronco in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tonon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bronco won't allow Tonon to sweep him here.
Bronco content to stall in guard here.
Tonon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bronco sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bronco trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Tonon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bronco wants to control from the top but Tonon keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Tonon misses.
Bronco throws a jab when Tonon was well out of range.
Bronco scores with a shot to the body.
Tonon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tonon decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bronco is looking for a sweep. Tonon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tonon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tonon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bronco keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronco wants to control but Tonon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tonon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Tonon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bronco is looking to escape.
Bronco can't escape the position.
Bronco is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bronco bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bronco throwing strikes but missing.
Tonon has Bronco pulled in close to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronco won't allow Tonon to sweep him here.
Bronco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tonon is keeping the position for now.
Tonon trying to keep a closed guard but Bronco is proving a slippery customer.
Bronco being controlled here momentarily.
Tonon working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tonon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Tonon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tonon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bronco doesn't manage to clinch there - Tonon circles away.
Bronco gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tonon to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bronco working a defensive guard here.
Bronco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tonon with a nice head shot there.
Bronco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bronco controlling Tonon's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Damian Tonon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tonon wants to pass the guard but Bronco is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tonon won't allow Bronco to sweep him here.
Tonon wants to pass the guard but Bronco is keeping the position.
Tonon drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bronco dives on top into guard.
Tonon is looking for a triangle but Bronco pushes his legs off easily.
Bronco throws a big right hand that misses.
Tonon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonon controlling the pace.
Tonon is looking to advance position but Bronco won't allow it.
Bronco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tonon pulls his head out easily.
Bronco actively working from the bottom here.
Bronco trying to hold on to Tonon's head to control him but Tonon postures up.
Tonon is working for a kimura but Bronco is defending it quite comfortably.
Tonon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bronco!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronco gets back to half guard.
Bronco tries to get to full guard but Tonon has control of the leg.
Tonon wants to take a breather but Bronco is having none of it.
Bronco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tonon pulls his head out easily.
Bronco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tonon slows the pace down in half guard.
Tonon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tonon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bronco!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronco is squirming around, avoiding Tonon's attempts to control the action.
Bronco is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tonon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bronco is looking to escape.
Tonon putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tonon avoids the attempt from Bronco to control.
Tonon controlling his opponent.
Tonon sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Tonon dominated that second round.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Tonon misses with an uppercut
and Tonon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bronco throws a right hand that misses
and Tonon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tonon.
Tonon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bronco can do to turn this around?
Bronco has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tonon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bronco's guard.
Tonon is thwarting Bronco's attempts to control the position.
Tonon wants to free his trapped foot but Bronco is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bronco wants to control but Tonon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon tries to pass to full mount but Bronco defends it.
Bronco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tonon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tonon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tonon trying to mount his opponent but Bronco defends it.
Tonon passes into side control, despite Bronco's attempt to control the position.
Tonon working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Tonon content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Bronco wants to control but Tonon postures up.
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.
Tonon throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Tonon working away.
Tonon trying to control the position but Bronco is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bronco prevents Tonon from moving into mount.
Tonon is looking to take a break and control but Bronco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tonon tries to move to mount but Bronco blocks the move with his legs.
Bronco is looking for a sweep.
Tonon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bronco, who protects the arm well.
Tonon goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bronco has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tonon but great work by Bronco.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Tonon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bronco scores with punches from side control.
Bronco cracks Tonon with a big elbow.
Tonon struggling a bit here.
Bronco is trying to get an arm triangle but Tonon is defending well.
Tonon is looking for a sweep.
Bronco tries to score with some ground and pound. Tonon controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Tonon is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronco working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bronco lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tonon down.
Johnny Bronco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tonon tries to buck Bronco off but Bronco is having none of it.
Tonon is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tonon can't do much from the bottom here.
Tonon tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Damian Tonon.
Well Tonon 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Tonon!
Damian Tonon made sure to mention his sponsor, FUClothing in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hayn Diesel (ranked 1106 p4p, 701 weight class) and Eric Osiris (ranked 164 p4p, 109 weight class). Osiris comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Erbody But Me by Tech N9ne kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Hayn Diesel had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hayn Diesel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Osiris!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Darius Henderson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diesel fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Osiris sprawls well initially but Diesel persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Osiris wants to get back to his feet.
Diesel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Osiris has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diesel seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Osiris has recovered full guard.
Diesel is stalling in the full guard.
Osiris really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diesel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Diesel trying to control but Osiris is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Osiris tries to improve his position but Diesel has taken his back! Diesel has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Osiris tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Diesel pushes Osiris away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hayn Diesel!
During a confident post fight interview, Hayn Diesel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Lawrence (ranked 533 p4p, 599 weight class) and Harry Olsen (ranked 71 p4p, 87 weight class). Lawrence comes to the cage accompanied by No Surrender. 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 27 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Lawrence!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harry Olsen!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Summer Carpenter and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olsen scores with a leg kick.
Olsen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lawrence is able to avoid easily.
A quick step to the side and Lawrence tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lawrence gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lawrence drops down looking for an ankle pick but Olsen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lawrence fails to land with a series of punches.
Lawrence keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Olsen.
Olsen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lawrence darts in and clinches Olsen up against the cage.
Olsen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Olsen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lawrence blocking some punches.
Lawrence tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Olsen's elbow.
Olsen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lawrence backwards.
Lawrence manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Olsen trying to land knees to the body.
Lawrence can't find room to land a body shot as Olsen controls the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olsen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Olsen misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olsen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Olsen can't find room to land a body shot as Lawrence controls the action.
Olsen connects with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Olsen.
Lawrence tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lawrence takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like John Lawrence has been cut.
Lawrence gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Lawrence won't allow Olsen to get back to his feet.
Lawrence works over Olsen with some ground and pound from guard.
Lawrence missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Olsen kicks Lawrence off and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olsen with the inside leg kick.
Lawrence has a takedown stuffed.
Lawrence looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Lawrence. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawrence keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Olsen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Olsen as he avoids it easily.
Lawrence misses with a shot to the body
and Olsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Lawrence misses with a double jab.
Olsen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lawrence clinches.
A short left from Olsen.
Lawrence goes for a takedown in the clinch but Olsen prevents it.
A short right from Olsen on the inside.
Olsen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lawrence has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Olsen after a bit of a struggle.
Olsen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Olsen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Olsen.
Lawrence takes an elbow to the temple.
Lawrence takes an elbow to the forehead.
Olsen tries to throw a body punch but Lawrence avoids it by throwing Olsen back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence avoids the elbow strike from Olsen, against the cage.
Olsen working Lawrence over with knees to the body.
Lawrence is breathing heavily.
Lawrence is leaning against Olsen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Olsen lands an elbow just above Lawrence 's eye.
Olsen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lawrence's elbow.
Olsen pushes Lawrence back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Olsen working Lawrence over with knees to the body.
Olsen lands a damaging elbow.
Olsen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Olsen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Olsen obliges.
Olsen scores a nice knee to the body.
Olsen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olsen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Olsen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Olsen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Olsen.
A right hand to the body from Olsen.
A knee to the head by Olsen.
Olsen lands an elbow just above Lawrence 's eye.
A short left from Olsen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olsen lands a nice elbow.
Olsen lands a nice elbow.
Olsen landing knees to the body.
Olsen cracks Lawrence with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Olsen.
Olsen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Olsen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Olsen scores with a hook to the body.
Olsen presses Lawrence against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Olsen lands a right hand.
Olsen lands a shot to the body.
Olsen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Olsen lands a right hand.
Olsen lands with a left to the head.
Olsen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Olsen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Olsen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Olsen lands with a right to the head.
Olsen working Lawrence over with knees to the body.
Olsen lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Olsen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Lawrence's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Left hook, right uppercut from Olsen.
Lawrence throws a lazy uppercut
and Olsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Olsen. That's going to slow Lawrence down.
Lawrence forces Olsen back against the cage and clinches.
Lawrence looking to slow down the pace here.
Olsen lands a nice uppercut.
Lawrence tries to throw a body punch but Olsen avoids it by throwing Lawrence back against the cage.
Olsen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lawrence is trying to break the clinch but Olsen is controlling him.
Lawrence tries for a takedown. No joy.
Olsen crunches a lovely knee into Lawrence's ribcage.
Good body shot from Olsen.
Olsen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Olsen lands an elbow just above Lawrence 's eye.
Olsen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Olsen looking to throw knees to the head but Lawrence is blocking nicely.
Harry Olsen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Olsen lands an elbow inside that Lawrence shrugs off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knees to the body from Olsen.
Olsen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Olsen lands a good knee to the midsection. Lawrence won't want to take too many of those.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Olsen obliges.
A hook to the body from Olsen.
A right hand to the body from Olsen.
Olsen pushes Lawrence back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Olsen.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Olsen obliges.
A short body shot lands from Olsen as the two fighters clinch.
Olsen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Olsen digs a right hand underneath Lawrence's ribcage. Lawrence let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lawrence prevents a body shot from Olsen.
Olsen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lawrence in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Olsen.
Olsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Olsen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lawrences head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Olsen.
Olsen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Olsen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lawrence's defenses.
A short right from Olsen.
Olsen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lawrence's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence has Olsen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Olsen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Olsen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lawrence's face.
Lawrence is rocked!
Good body shot from Olsen.
Oh Lawrence is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Olsen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Olsen lands an elbow inside.
Olsen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Olsen is working Lawrence over against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Olsen.
Olsen gets through Lawrence's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Olsen connects with a knee to the head.
Olsen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lawrence backwards.
Olsen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Olsen lands a damaging elbow.
Olsen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lawrence backwards.
Nice elbow from Olsen.
Olsen dips a shoulder and cracks Lawrence with a mighty uppercut! Lawrence falls back against the cage and Olsen unloads with a barrage of strikes! Lawrence is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Olsen screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Olsen!
Harry Olsen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
John Lawrence spoke after the fight, saying 'Cobra Kai Rules!! Ill be back. No retreat! No surrender! Strike First! Strike Hard!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Cole (ranked 281 p4p, 231 weight class) and Alika Hakekia (ranked 47 p4p, 39 weight class). Hakekia has chosen Nation Of Violence as his entrance music. 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 29 - 15 - 3, fighting out of New York, James Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Alika Hakekia!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cole avoids the body shot from Hakekia.
It looked like Cole was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hakekia.
The fighters circling - Hakekia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hakekia works the jab nicely.
Hakekia looks to throw a body kick
and Cole counters with a stiff right hand.
Hakekia attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hakekia lands a jab to the nose.
Hakekia connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cole. Cole circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hakekia lands a jab to the nose.
Cole blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakekia with the inside leg kick.
Cole connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hakekia. Hakekia circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hakekia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cole.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hakekia looks to throw a body kick
letting Cole counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakekia delivers a nice body kick.
Hakekia with a jab.
Hakekia darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hakekia wants to land a leg kick but Cole is out of range.
Hakekia throws out a leg kick but Cole moves out of range and Hakekia only half commits.
Cole lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Cole blocks a jab.
Cole lands a big head kick that sends Hakekia tumbling to the mat! Cole takes a step backwards and waves Hakekia back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Hakekia is rocked!
It looks like Alika Hakekia has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crack! A monster head kick from Cole and Hakekia falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Cole!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). James Cole!
James Cole 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.
Alika Hakekia spoke after the fight, saying 'Im Sorry Uso'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Edson Bidon Barbosa (ranked 296 p4p, 352 weight class) and Ryoto Takahashi (ranked 37 p4p, 45 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Takahashi's choice of entrance music: TWIST THAT D*CK. Edson Bidon Barbosa is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 41 - 23 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edson Bidon Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryoto Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takahashi drops his hands momentarily and Barbosa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Good leg kick by Barbosa.
Takahashi 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.
Barbosa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takahashi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice shot by Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barbosa throws an off balance right hand
and Takahashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good leg kick by Barbosa.
We've been told by Barbosa's head coaches at Ice Cream Parlour that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Barbosa misses with a few strikes there.
Takahashi slips a straight right by Barbosa.
Takahashi throws a big counter head kick but Barbosa avoids it with no problem.
Takahashi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barbosa lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Barbosa misses.
Takahashi flicks out a counter leg kick but Barbosa steps away.
Edson Bidon Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa throws a poor cross that misses
and Takahashi counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Barbosa! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryoto Takahashi!
A relieved looking Ryoto Takahashi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Chaos (ranked 59 p4p, 137 weight class) and Kaki Mountain (ranked 7 p4p, 20 weight class). Chaos comes to the cage accompanied by Cannibal Corpse - Hammer Smashed Face. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 40 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Chaos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaki Mountain!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaos dives in and grabs Mountain's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mountain pushes down on Chaos's head and hops out.
Mountain throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chaos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mountain throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chaos counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Chaos tries to free his leg and advance position but Mountain is retaining full guard.
Mountain is looking to stand up but Chaos isn't so interested in that idea.
Chaos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mountain works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaos throwing strikes but missing.
Mountain is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chaos trying to control but Mountain is working from the bottom.
Chaos 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.
Chaos won't allow Mountain to get back to his feet.
Chaos is looking to work some ground and pound but Mountain has wrist control.
Chaos stands and throws Mountain's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mountain gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Chaos lands a nice shot to the head.
Chaos punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mountain is desperately trying to improve his position but Chaos has a good base and remains in mount.
Mountain keeps trying to improve his position.
BOOM! Chaos connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Chaos raining down shots from the mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaos lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mountain bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mountain tries to stand but Chaos is controlling from the bottom.
Chaos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mountain defends well.
Chaos working a defensive guard here.
Chaos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chaos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mountain manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chaos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chaos prevents Mountain from getting back to his feet.
Mountain is trying to control the position but Chaos postures up.
Mountain wants to stand up but Chaos is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chaos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chaos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chaos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mountain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chaos postures up in Mountain's guard and throws a big left but Mountain blocks it.
Chaos looking to pass the guard.
Chaos throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chaos trying to control but Mountain is working from the bottom.
Chaos postures up and lands a big shot to Mountain's brow.
Chaos throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chaos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mountain wants to stand and escape but Chaos is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chaos chips away with some ground and pound.
Chaos looking to pass the guard.
Mountain preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chaos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Chaos dominated that round.
That's time! Chaos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mountain connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mountain scores with a leg kick.
Chaos misses with an uppercut. Mountain saw that one coming.
Mountain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mountain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mountain misses with a looping left.
Chaos attempts a counter takedown but Mountain avoids it well and moves away.
Chaos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mountain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Mountain.
Chaos half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chaos defending well as Mountain loads up on a big left hand.
Chaos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mountain can do to turn this around?
Chaos throws an overhand right that lands on Mountain's shoulder, as Mountain tries to avoid the shot.
Mountain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaos slips a jab from Mountain.
Mountain misses with an uppercut.
Chaos shoots in but Mountain avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mountain lands a head shot.
Kaki Mountain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mountain throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chaos.
Mountain misses the jab.
Mountain lands with an uppercut that bounces Chaos off the cage and back into range.
Mountain smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mountain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chaos.
Chaos throws a shot from downtown. Mountain moves away and avoids it.
Chaos lands a nice shot that snaps Mountain's head back.
Mountain throws a shot from downtown. Chaos moves away and avoids it.
Chaos tries to counter with a takedown but Mountain is quick to defend against it.
A slow jab from Mountain misses its intended target.
Chaos appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Chaos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Mountain to counter with a crisp jab.
Mountain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mountain misses with a kick to the body
and Chaos counters with a single leg into guard. Mountain didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mountain wants to stand and escape but Chaos is having none of it.
Chaos forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chaos connects with a nice short shot to Mountain's temple.
Mountain wants to get back to full guard but Chaos has mounted him!
Mountain keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mountain takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Chaos landing strikes from the mount and Mountain is in trouble!
Chaos with the ground and pound from mount.
Chaos looking to finish Mountain with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mountain!
Chaos scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mountain?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chaos with good strikes from the mount here!
Mountain is rocked!
Chaos trying to control but Mountain is having none of it.
Chaos landing strikes, looking to finish!
Mountain is still in real trouble! Can Chaos finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mountain is desperately trying to improve his position but Chaos has a good base and remains in mount.
Mountain seems to have recovered his senses.
Chaos with a couple of short strikes.
Chaos postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Mountain badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Chaos around the waist but Chaos pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Chaos is the winner by TKO! Chaos jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Chaos!
Max Chaos retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Max Chaos 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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