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EMPIRE 15: De Rossi vs Hyrra PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Angelo (ranked 5533 p4p, 4737 weight class) and High Voltage (ranked 603 p4p, 568 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Henry Angelo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, High Voltage !
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Voltage tenderised Angelo's leg. Angelo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Voltage lands with an uppercut that bounces Angelo off the cage and back into range.
Angelo throws out a powerful jab.
Voltage tries to clinch up but Angelo circles away and keeps his distance.
Voltage moves away from the strike by Angelo.
Voltage tries to close the distance and clinch but Angelo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Voltage jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A combination from Voltage does no damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Angelo misses the target.
Voltage scores with a sloppy right hand. Angelo should have avoided that one.
Voltage rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Angelo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Voltage tries to clinch up but Angelo circles away and keeps his distance.
Angelo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Voltage tries to clinch up but Angelo circles away and keeps his distance.
Angelo misses the jab.
Voltage dips to his left and cracks Angelo with an uppercut!
 Angelo is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Voltage connects with an inside leg kick.
Oh Angelo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Voltage cracks Angelo with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Angelo tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Voltage pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Angelo is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). High Voltage !
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leef Ung (ranked 3304 p4p, 4636 weight class) and Ariihau Paeniu (ranked 435 p4p, 535 weight class). Paeniu has chosen OCN 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leef Ung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ariihau Paeniu!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paeniu clinches with his opponent.
Paeniu gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Paeniu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ung has Paeniu pulled in close to control his posture.
Ung might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ung wants to sweep but no luck.
Paeniu chips away with some ground and pound.
Ung wants to sweep here but Paeniu controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paeniu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ung working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Paeniu.
Ung has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Paeniu throws a big right hand that misses.
Paeniu being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ung utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Paeniu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ung wants to sweep but no luck.
Ung is pulling down on Paeniu's head. It's preventing any offense from Paeniu, at least for the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ung drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ung knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Paeniu on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ung with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ung lands a couple of elbows.
Ung makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Paeniu is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Paeniu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ung defends it easily.
Ung keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Paeniu's head.
Paeniu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ung looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paeniu keeping moving, preventing Ung from controlling successfully.
Ung is really struggling to control Paeniu but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ung lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ung looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ung with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ung has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ung stands up over Paeniu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ung keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Paeniu's head.
 Paeniu is rocked!
Ung slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Paeniu is still in real trouble! Can Ung finish him?
Paeniu throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Ung arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Paeniu's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Leef Ung!
After winning the bout, Leef Ung thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Flay (ranked 3364 p4p, 4653 weight class) and Carleton Starling (ranked 445 p4p, 536 weight class). Carleton Starling acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bobby Flay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carleton Starling!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flay fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Starling tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Flay swivels and escapes.
Flay feinted with a counter takedown.
Flay takes the fight into the clinch.
Flay changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Starling fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Flay has taken the fight to the clinch.
Flay has hold of one of Starling's legs. Starling is fighting the takedown attempt but Flay gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Starling is trying to keep Flay in close.
Flay is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flay scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Starling trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flay pushing down on Starling's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Flay seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ground and pound from Flay.
Flay is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Flay is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Flay working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flay lands with a punch from half guard.
Flay is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Flay is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Starling tries to roll over but Flay keeps him under control.
Flay is thwarting Starling's attempts to control the position.
Flay scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Flay scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Starling tries to roll over but Flay keeps him under control.
Starling looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starling trying to control here.
Flay lands strikes from half guard.
Flay seems to be working for a kimura but Starling defends the submission attempt.
Starling is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Flay's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Flay's back!
Flay tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Starling prevents Flay from getting the reversal.
Starling throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Starling thowing shots but they're missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flay regains half guard.
Starling seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Flay does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Flay is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flay keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Flay dominated that round.
That's time! Flay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Starling shoots for a double leg takedown but Flay sprawls well. He's pushed Starling's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Flay changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Starling shoots in but Flay avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Flay clinches up with Starling and pushes him back against the cage.
Flay gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Flay lands a couple of digs.
Flay controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flay wants to control from the top but Starling keeps moving.
Starling is looking for a triangle but Flay pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flay trying to control the position from guard on top but Starling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bobby Flay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Flay's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Flay working some strikes from top position.
Flay controls from within his opponent's guard.
Starling is trying to control the position but Flay postures up.
Flay distracts Starling with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Flay thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Flay looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Starling is trying to keep Flay in close.
Flay passes into half guard.
Flay looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Flay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Starling can do to turn this around?
Flay seems to be working for a kimura but Starling defends the submission attempt.
Ground and pound from Flay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flay content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flay landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Flay takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Starling is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Flay scores with a couple of nice shots.
Still in half guard, Flay seems content to control.
Starling has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Flay is working away from the top position though.
Flay is nestled in close to Starling, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Flay looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Starling is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starling is concentrating on defense, preventing Flay from advancing position.
Flay looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Starling is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Flay scores with a couple of nice shots.
Flay prevents Starling from improving his position.
Flay scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Flay working Starling over with strikes.
Flay lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Flay looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Starling with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flay scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Flay lands strikes from half guard.
Flay is controlling the pace.
Flay is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Flay dominated that second round.
That's time! Flay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Flay shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Starling pinned against the cage. Starling gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Flay shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Flay controlling the action here.
Flay trying to control from half guard but Starling is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flay controlling the action here.
Flay landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flay looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Starling trying to control here.
Starling tries to kick Flay off but Flay keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Starling gets full guard.
Flay looking to sit in guard and control but Starling gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Flay wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Flay looking to hit a scissor sweep but Starling is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flay is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Starling trying to control but Flay is working from the bottom.
Flay wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flay keeping moving, preventing Starling from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Flay drives through and clinches with Starling against the cage.
Starling wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Starling is trying to pull guard but Flay turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Starling wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bobby Flay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Starling fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Starling wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Flay has him pressed against the cage.
Flay has Starling pressed against the cage.
Starling drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bobby Flay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carleton Starling.
Starling tries to pull guard but Flay won't allow it.
Starling fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A bit of stalling here from Starling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flay pulls guard successfully.
Flay pulls Starling in close to prevent any damage.
Carleton Starling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Flay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Flay 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:26
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:26
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Flay!
A relieved looking Bobby Flay 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 Lubomir Sultsina (ranked 3248 p4p, 3893 weight class) and Nick Porter (ranked 419 p4p, 478 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lubomir Sultsina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Porter!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sultsina throws an off balance right hand
letting Porter counter with a right hand.
Sultsina closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sultsina comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sultsina breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sultsina wants to clinch but Porter slips to the side
and Porter counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sultsina definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Porter on the wrong end of a nice jab.
 It looks like Nick Porter has been cut.
Sultsina tries to clinch
and Porter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Porter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sultsina throws a poor cross that misses
and Porter counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sultsina thinking.
Sultsina fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice side step and Porter releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sultsina lands a jab.
Sultsina will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Porter let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Porter looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Porter takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Porter gets tackled into the cage by Sultsina. Sultsina maintains the clinch.
Sultsina is looking to break free of the clinch but Porter has double underhooks.
Sultsina looking to slow down the pace here.
Porter dodges an elbow strike from Sultsina.
Sultsina looking to stall.
Sultsina breaks from the clinch.
Sultsina cracks a nice hook into Porter's ribs.
Sultsina is looking to clinch but Porter is avoiding it.
Porter unleashes a big counter combination but Sultsina bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sultsina misses with an uppercut.
Porter is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sultsina with a body shot.
Sultsina with a poor takedown
and Porter counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sultsina thinking.
Sultsina moves into the clinch.
Porter is looking to break free of the clinch but Sultsina has double underhooks.
Porter is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sultsina lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sultsina gets underhooks to prevent Porter's takedown attempt.
Porter pulls guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sultsina with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sultsina might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sultsina wants to control from the top but Porter keeps moving.
Porter is looking to stand up but Sultsina isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porter keeping moving, preventing Sultsina from controlling successfully.
Porter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sultsina. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Porter wants to control but Sultsina passes easily into half guard.
Sultsina winds up and cracks Porter with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Porter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sultsina trying to control the action but Porter is working from the bottom.
Sultsina thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Porter's head.
Sultsina wants to take a breather but Porter is having none of it.
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.
Porter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sultsina throwing shots but Porter is blocking nicely.
Porter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Porter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sultsina wants to control but Porter is keeping him busy.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sultsina decides to return to a standing position.
Sultsina throws a left and a right that both miss
and Porter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Porter blocks a low kick nicely.
Sultsina closes the distance and pushes Porter back into the cage.
Sultsina pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sultsina swings wildly with an uppercut but Porter uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lubomir Sultsina dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Porter's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Porter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sultsina misses with a two punch combination.
Porter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sultsina throws a head kick that misses.
Sultsina throws a series of punches but Porter moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Porter misses.
Sultsina scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sultsina lands a head kick. Porter smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sultsina tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sultsina fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and Porter releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Porter swats away the attempt to clinch by Sultsina.
A nice side step and Porter releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sultsina closes the distance and clinches.
Sultsina breaks the clinch.
Lubomir Sultsina is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Porter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sultsina tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Porter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Porter is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sultsina wants to clinch but Porter slips to the side
and Porter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sultsina throws a head kick but Porter moves out of range.
Sultsina throws a push kick but Porter slaps the foot to one side.
A nice side step and Porter releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sultsina misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lubomir Sultsina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Porter on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sultsina swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Porter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sultsina misses with a shot to the body
and Porter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sultsina throws an off balance right hand
enabling Porter to counter with a crisp jab.
Sultsina clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Porter missing with knees to the body.
Porter can't find room to land a body shot as Sultsina controls the action.
Sultsina misses with a hook from the clinch.
Porter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sultsina scores with a head kick.
Porter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Porter counters with a body kick.
Lubomir Sultsina is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sultsina throws a sloppy head kick
and Porter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sultsina throws a sloppy head kick
and Porter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sultsina fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sultsina misses with a looping right.
Porter let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sultsina misses with a left hand
and Porter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sultsina wants to clinch.
Porter lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sultsina fails in his attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Porter misses.
Porter moves out of range as Sultsina strikes.
Porter now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sultsina tries to clinch there but Porter circles away.
Porter appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sultsina is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Porter can do to turn this around?
A combination from Sultsina does no damage.
Porter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sultsina tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sultsina lands a glancing blow to the side of Porter's head.
Sultsina tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Porter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Porter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sultsina swings for the body but Porter moves out of range.
Porter has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Porter swats away the attempt to clinch by Sultsina.
Sultsina throws a leg kick
and Porter counters with a left to the body.
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 Lubomir Sultsina will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick Porter'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sultsina tries a head kick but it misses.
Sultsina throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sultsina is looking to clinch but Porter is avoiding it.
Sultsina tries to close the distance and clinch up but Porter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A countering left hand to the body from Porter misses.
Porter keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice side step and Porter releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sultsina tries to clinch
and Porter counters with a nice body shot.
Sultsina motions for Porter to come forward. Sultsina throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Porter shapes to counter with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sultsina looks to land a combination but Porter avoids it well.
Sultsina tries to clinch up
and Porter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sultsina closes the distance looking to clinch
and Porter counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sultsina thinking.
Sultsina throws a body punch but Porter moves out of range.
Sultsina tries to close the distance and clinch up but Porter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Porter appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sultsina tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice side step and Porter releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sultsina tries to clinch up but Porter circles away and keeps his distance.
Sultsina tries to clinch
and Porter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice uppercut lands for Sultsina. That snapped Porter's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sultsina scoring well with a low kick there.
Sultsina misses with a combination
and Porter counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sultsina throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Porter let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sultsina cracks Porter with an open hand slap.
Sultsina throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Porter.
Sultsina closes the distance looking to clinch
and Porter counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sultsina pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sultsina tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Porter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sultsina pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Porter back to the cage. Sultsina follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sultsina gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Porter can't break the clinch.
Porter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sultsina throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sultsina moves into range and clinches up with Porter.
Porter is trying to force a seperation but Sultsina has the dominant position.
Porter has Sultsina pushed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sultsina.
Porter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sultsina gets a clinch.
Porter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Porter has Sultsina pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sultsina manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sultsina.
Porter manages to break the clinch.
Sultsina tries to clinch but Porter moves out of range.
Porter is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sultsina with a body shot.
Sultsina tries to clinch up
and Porter counters with a nice body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lubomir Sultsina showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sultsina 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lubomir Sultsina!
Lubomir Sultsina tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Bloomer (ranked 3277 p4p, 3507 weight class) and Jaimie Hopson (ranked 431 p4p, 463 weight class). Marcus Bloomer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Bloomer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jaimie Hopson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Lou da Vinci and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bloomer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hopson throws out the jab.
A big right from Hopson misses.
Bloomer wants to clinch up but Hopson keeps it at a distance.
Hopson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hopson looks to throw the jab but Bloomer is out of range.
A cross from Bloomer lands.
Bloomer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bloomer has closed the distance and engaged Hopson in a clinch.
Hopson swings wildly with an uppercut but Bloomer uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloomer is trying to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hopson.
Hopson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hopson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hopson tries a body shot but Bloomer blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopson is leaning against Bloomer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hopson pushes Bloomer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hopson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hopson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bloomer is breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Hopson.
Hopson's coach down at Combat Wombat Burrow was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hopson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hopson scores with a shot to the side of Bloomer's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopson.
Hopson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bloomer backwards.
Hopson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bloomer backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopson.
Hopson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hopson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hopson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bloomer backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hopson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hopson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bloomer backwards.
Hopson has a couple of punches blocked by Bloomer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopson lands a right hand.
Hopson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hopson lands a hook that snaps the head of Bloomer backwards.
Hopson scores with a shoulder strike.
Hopson lands with a right to the head.
Hopson lands with a right to the head.
Hopson lands with a right to the head.
Hopson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hopson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bloomer backwards.
Hopson throws a head punch that misses.
Hopson lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Hopson on the inside.
Hopson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bloomer backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Hopson fails to land.
Hopson lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Hopson.
Hopson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bloomer backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bloomers head.
A short uppercut from Hopson.
Hopson lands a left hand.
Hopson scores with a shot to the side of Bloomer's head.
A short right from Hopson.
Hopson presses Bloomer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hopson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hopson misses with some punches.
Bloomer blocks an uppercut.
Hopson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bloomer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hopson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopson lands with a short shot to the head.
Hopson lands a right hand.
Bloomer is rocked!
Hopson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hopson misses with the head strike.
Hopson lands a left hand.
Oh Bloomer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopson throws a punch but it's blocked by Bloomer.
Bloomer seems to have got his legs back now.
Bloomer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Hopson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hopson.
Hopson has a couple of punches blocked by Bloomer.
Hopson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bloomer backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hopson.
A short body shot lands from Hopson as the two fighters clinch.
Hopson pushes Bloomer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hopson lands a hook that snaps the head of Bloomer backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bloomer.
Hopson lands a hook that snaps the head of Bloomer backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hopson misses with a punch on the inside.
Bloomer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Good body shot from Hopson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaimie Hopson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hopson scores with a hook to the body. Bloomer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hopson walks into a left hand.
Bloomer throws a poor cross that misses
and Hopson counters with a left to the body.
Jab, jab by Hopson - just one landing.
Hopson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hopson lands a brutal uppercut that launches Bloomer off his feet! Bloomer tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jaimie Hopson!
Jaimie Hopson 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.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Willdoit (ranked 2762 p4p, 2298 weight class) and Austin Weaver (ranked 370 p4p, 321 weight class). Steve Willdoit has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Willdoit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Austin Weaver!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Eddie Farnsworth and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willdoit scores with a kick to the body.
A low kick lands for Willdoit.
Willdoit defending well as Weaver loads up on a big left hand.
Weaver tries to clinch there but Willdoit circles away.
As Weaver backs away, Willdoit returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Weaver shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Willdoit's guard.
Weaver gets to his feet. Willdoit looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A head kick misses from Willdoit.
Willdoit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weaver. Willdoit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Weaver takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A low kick lands for Willdoit.
Willdoit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weaver cracks Willdoit with a right hand to the side of the head.
Willdoit moves away from the strike by Weaver.
As Weaver backs away, Willdoit returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Willdoit scores with a spinning back kick!
Willdoit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Weaver.
Weaver unleashes a big counter combination but Willdoit bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weaver throws a jab when Willdoit was well out of range.
Weaver misses with a looping left.
Weaver avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Weaver throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Willdoit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Weaver swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Willdoit misses with a body kick.
Willdoit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Weaver.
It appears Willdoit was looking to counter with a kick there.
Weaver loads up on a big right hand but Willdoit slips the punch.
Willdoit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Weaver with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Willdoit to score with a decent uppercut.
Weaver swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Willdoit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Willdoit tries to keep at a distance but Weaver has taken the fight into the clinch.
Weaver throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weaver's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice uppercut lands for Weaver. That snapped Willdoit's head back.
Weaver closes the distance and clinches up with Willdoit, looking for a takedown. Weaver pushes Willdoit against the cage but Willdoit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Willdoit ducks right into an uppercut from Weaver.
Weaver misses with a wild body shot.
Willdoit lands a nice looking kick to the body. Weaver takes a step back to recover.
Weaver with a hook.
Weaver rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Willdoit counters with a slapping leg kick.
Willdoit lands a jab to Weaver's midsection.
Weaver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Willdoit manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Willdoit.
Weaver gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Willdoit scores with a spinning back kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weaver throws a jab when Willdoit was well out of range.
Weaver's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Weaver scores with a sloppy right hand. Willdoit should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - Weaver throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Weaver misses.
Willdoit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Willdoit throws a solid leg kick but Weaver takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Willdoit.
Weaver takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Weaver works over Willdoit's head and body with a nice combination.
Weaver is looking to chop away at Willdoit's legs.
Willdoit lets loose with a powerful body kick. Weaver will feel that in the morning.
Willdoit tries a low kick but Weaver avoids it.
Willdoit throws a body kick that misses.
Weaver appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Weaver throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Willdoit counters with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willdoit takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weaver misses with a body shot.
Willdoit tried to counter with a leg kick but Weaver avoided it.
Willdoit scores with a hook.
Weaver has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Willdoit.
Weaver misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Weaver misses the target.
Willdoit misses with a kick to the body.
Willdoit blocks a jab.
Willdoit slips under a jab from Weaver.
Weaver closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Willdoit to the mat! Willdoit manages to get full guard.
Weaver stands up and waves to Willdoit to follow him.
Weaver throws a looping overhand right but Willdoit ducks down to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Weaver blocks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weaver clinches up with Willdoit and pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Austin Weaver will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weaver. Willdoit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Willdoit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Willdoit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weaver.
Willdoit half committed to a counter leg kick.
Steve Willdoit is winning the standup battle so far.
Weaver lunges at Willdoit with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Willdoit's hand.
Weaver tries a low kick but Willdoit avoids it.
Good leg kick by Willdoit.
Some wild striking there from Weaver.
Weaver closes the distance and clinches up with Willdoit, looking for a takedown. Weaver pushes Willdoit against the cage but Willdoit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Willdoit throws a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Willdoit.
Willdoit scores with a jab to the head.
A leg kick checked by Willdoit.
Weaver misses with a few strikes there.
Willdoit is looking to counter punch.
Willdoit throws a leg kick
and Weaver counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willdoit throws a low kick but Weaver moves out of range easily.
Weaver misses with an uppercut. Willdoit saw that one coming.
Willdoit on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Willdoit throws a leg kick but Weaver sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Willdoit. Weaver shrugs it off though.
Willdoit throws a head kick but Weaver moves out of range.
Weaver shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Willdoit is trying to maintain the position but Weaver is very close to passing his half guard.
Weaver not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willdoit is trying to get back to full guard.
Weaver stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Willdoit to get to his feet.
Weaver misses with a looping left.
Willdoit throws a counter high kick but Weaver was just alert enough to avoid it.
Willdoit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Weaver momentarily.
Willdoit misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Willdoit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Willdoit!
Weaver pushes Willdoit up against the cage in a clinch.
Weaver lands a hook to the side of the head.
Weaver misses with a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Willdoit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Willdoit tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weaver breaks the clinch.
Willdoit lands with a cross.
Willdoit takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Willdoit.
Weaver falls off balance throwing a combination
and Willdoit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Willdoit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Weaver moves out of range of the body kick from Willdoit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weaver. Willdoit does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Weaver misses the target.
Weaver with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Willdoit to score with a decent uppercut.
A slapping body kick lands there for Willdoit.
Willdoit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Willdoit will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Willdoit is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Weaver, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weaver swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Willdoit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Willdoit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Weaver connects with a single shot there.
Willdoit misses with a body kick.
A good leg kick by Willdoit.
Willdoit blocks a low kick nicely.
Willdoit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Weaver.
Willdoit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Weaver fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Willdoit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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 Steve Willdoit will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Willdoit lunges at Weaver with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Weaver's hand.
Weaver misses with a straight left.
Willdoit throws a leg kick
and Weaver counters with a straight right hand.
Willdoit throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A lazy left from Weaver finds it's target.
Weaver shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Willdoit is trying to defend but Weaver finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Weaver postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Willdoit to stand up.
Weaver throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Willdoit dips to his left and cracks Weaver with an uppercut!
Willdoit is looking to score with low kicks.
Weaver lands a leg kick that knocks Willdoit off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willdoit explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Weaver looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Willdoit is fending him off so far but Weaver persists. Nope, Willdoit circles away and we're back to standing.
Willdoit scores with a body shot.
Willdoit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Weaver misses with a wild body shot.
Weaver throws a hook to the side of Willdoit's head but Willdoit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Willdoit looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Willdoit throws a low kick but Weaver moves out of range easily.
Decent striking displayed by Willdoit there.
A swing and a miss from Weaver.
Weaver misses with a straight right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Weaver.
Weaver throws a poor cross that misses
and Willdoit counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Willdoit lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willdoit is looking to slow Weaver down with leg kicks.
Weaver moves out of range of the body kick.
Weaver fails in his attempt to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weaver throws a body shot but no joy.
Willdoit connects with a leg kick.
Weaver needs to keep his hands up - Willdoit had a free shot at his head there.
Willdoit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Weaver is out of range and Willdoit settles back down.
Willdoit throws a chopping leg kick but Weaver manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Willdoit ducks under a wild hook from Weaver.
Weaver throws a jab when Willdoit was well out of range.
A big left from Weaver misses.
Willdoit staying out of range there.
Good work by Weaver as he checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weaver getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Weaver moves out of range of the leg kick from Willdoit.
Willdoit tries to score with a low kick but Weaver moves his leg out of the way.
Weaver gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Willdoit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Weaver checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Willdoit throws a head kick that half lands.
Willdoit throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Willdoit throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Weaver.
Weaver is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Willdoit.
A bone on bone clash there as Weaver blocks the leg kick.
A solid body kick from Willdoit.
Willdoit throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willdoit misses with a low kick.
Weaver lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A punch lands to the side of Weaver 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weaver checks a low kick from Willdoit.
Willdoit with a nice calf kick.
Willdoit misses with an uppercut.
Willdoit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Weaver smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Willdoit lands with a cross.
Willdoit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Weaver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Willdoit was well out of range. Poor timing from Weaver.
Willdoit feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Weaver tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Willdoit lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Weaver thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Willdoit showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Willdoit has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Steve Willdoit!
A very excited looking Steve Willdoit made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Iwin Alot (ranked 2705 p4p, 2675 weight class) and Tony Spade (ranked 271 p4p, 267 weight class). Alot comes to the cage accompanied by Return of the mack. Spade has chosen A Better View 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Iwin Alot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Spade!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spade lands a lovely overhand right.
Alot fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Spade avoids it really well and circles away.
Spade scores with a nice right hand.
Alot shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Spade counters with a nice body shot.
Alot definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Alot ducks under a wild hook from Spade.
Alot fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iwin Alot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Spade catches Alot right on the button with a cross.
Alot 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.
Spade keeping moving, preventing Alot from controlling successfully.
Alot preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spade lands a decent shot there.
Alot drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Alot jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Spade is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alot sitting in guard here, content to control.
Spade keeping moving, preventing Alot from controlling successfully.
Alot throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Spade trying to control the position here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Decent striking displayed by Spade there.
Spade jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Spade has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Spade scores with a jab. Alot acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Alot closes this distance looking for a takedown but Spade circles away.
Alot with a lazy takedown attempt
and Spade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spade gets caught flat footed, as Alot shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Spade is trying to control the position but Alot postures up.
Alot is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Alot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spade is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alot trying to control but Spade is working from the bottom.
Alot throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spade works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alot wants to control from the top but Spade keeps moving.
Spade is trying to control the position but Alot postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Spade stuffs the takedown.
Alot shoots in for a takedown but Spade shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A left lands for Spade.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alot goes for a double leg but Spade avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Spade continues to drive forward.
Alot tries to pull guard but Spade holds him up against the cage and eventually Alot drops back down to his feet.
Alot drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Spade gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Alot is trying to drag Spade to the mat but Spade just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Spade manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spade taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Spade continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Spade 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.
Spade fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alot on the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Spade as he connects with a hook.
Alot misses with a jab, cross combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alot is defended easily by Spade.
Spade throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A combination from Spade does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spade lands a glancing blow to the side of Alot's head.
Spade moves into range and connects with a jab.
Alot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spade sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spade misses with an uppercut.
Alot shoots in and drives through. Spade sprawls well.
Spade might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alot shoots in looking for a takedown but Spade manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alot's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iwin Alot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Spade finds it's way through Alot's defenses.
A left lands for Spade.
Alot is rocked!
Alot glances at the clock... BAM! Spade nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Alot crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Alot is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tony Spade!
Tony Spade took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Giorgos Constantinou (ranked 2073 p4p, 2075 weight class) and Manny Paiwia (ranked 270 p4p, 271 weight class). Manny Paiwia looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Giorgos Constantinou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Paiwia!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paiwia misses with a takedown attempt
and Constantinou connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paiwia moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Paiwia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Paiwia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Constantinou counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Paiwia misses with a combination
and Constantinou counters with a nice uppercut.
Paiwia is rocked!
Paiwia throws a leg kick
and Constantinou counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Paiwia to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Constantinou!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Giorgos Constantinou!
An out of breath Giorgos Constantinou thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Manny Paiwia stepped up to the mic, saying 'this is mma,lose is a part of it,congrats to my opponet he was better tonight and thats it.And also thanko to fans for coming here,dont care cheer or boo,thanks for coming.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wolfgang Puck (ranked 2377 p4p, 2267 weight class) and Ewgenju Scorfna (ranked 312 p4p, 303 weight class). The key to victory for Wolfgang Puck has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wolfgang Puck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ewgenju Scorfna!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puck misses with a wild body shot.
Scorfna feints the counter takedown.
Puck keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Scorfna looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Puck has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Scorfna wants to control from the top but Puck keeps moving.
Scorfna prevents Puck from getting back to his feet.
Scorfna wants to control from the top but Puck keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puck pulls Scorfna in to control the position.
Scorfna won't allow Puck to get back to his feet.
Scorfna tries to free his leg and advance position but Puck is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puck has Scorfna pulled in close to control his posture.
Puck keeping moving, preventing Scorfna from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Scorfna wants to pass the guard but Puck is keeping the position.
Scorfna seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puck is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Puck defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Scorfna.
Scorfna shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Puck lands a big right hand that sends Scorfna crashing to the mat! Puck stays standing though and waves Scorfna back to his feet!
Scorfna is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scorfna tries for a takedown but Puck circles away easily
and Puck counters with a right hand from hell and Scorfna is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wolfgang Puck!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Giovanni De Rossi (ranked 1026 p4p, 1878 weight class) and Matto Hyrra (ranked 162 p4p, 269 weight class). De Rossi comes to the cage accompanied by Paky - Blauer. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Giovanni De Rossi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matto Hyrra!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hyrra tries to keep at a distance but De Rossi has taken the fight into the clinch.
De Rossi pulls guard successfully.
De Rossi is adopting a defensive guard.
De Rossi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Rossi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
De Rossi looking to control.
De Rossi is really struggling to control Hyrra but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hyrra tries to free his leg and advance position but De Rossi is retaining full guard.
Hyrra looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hyrra really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De Rossi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rossi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hyrra is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Rossi has momentary wrist control but Hyrra slips an elbow through the middle.
Hyrra stands up over De Rossi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyrra missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
De Rossi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
De Rossi is looking for a triangle but Hyrra pushes his legs off easily.
Hyrra lands a couple of digs.
Hyrra working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
 It looks like Giovanni De Rossi has been cut.
Hyrra cracks De Rossi with a solid left hand.
Hyrra showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hyrra throwing strikes but missing.
Hyrra postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hyrra accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hyrra is looking to work some ground and pound but De Rossi has wrist control.
Hyrra looking to sit in guard and control but De Rossi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
De Rossi advances to half guard.
Hyrra is staying active underneath De Rossi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hyrra trying to control but De Rossi postures up.
Hyrra wants to get back to full guard but De Rossi has mounted him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Rossi trying to control but Hyrra is having none of it.
De Rossi moves to take his opponent's back.
De Rossi is cranking Hyrra's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Hyrra! He's tightened the choke and Hyrra is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Giovanni De Rossi!
Giovanni De Rossi retains his middleweight title!
Post fight, an emotional Giovanni De Rossi said 'LET'S GO! I told you that I will keep that belt with me, I want to thank my coaches and my sparring partners at Italian Job, we've been putting a lot of work lately and hopefully you've seen the effects tonight'.
Matto Hyrra spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill be back'.
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