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Bellicose XXXVIl PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Orestes Prometheus (ranked 123 p4p, 403 weight class) and Herbert Kreischer (ranked 6 p4p, 27 weight class). Kreischer has chosen Bert Learns To Hip-Hop Dance To Post Malone as his entrance music. 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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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Orestes Prometheus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Herbert Kreischer!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kreischer misses with a body punch
and Prometheus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kreischer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Prometheus at a distance.
Kreischer misses with a body punch
and Prometheus counters with a stiff right hand.
Kreischer throws a right and a left that Prometheus avoids nicely.
Prometheus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kreischer throws a body shot but no joy.
Prometheus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Prometheus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kreischer.
A telegraphed right hand from Kreischer misses the target.
Prometheus feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Prometheus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kreischer.
Nice uppercut lands for Prometheus. That snapped Kreischer's head back.
 It looks like Herbert Kreischer has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prometheus gets tackled into the cage by Kreischer. Kreischer maintains the clinch.
Prometheus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Prometheus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreischer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kreischer tries to land knees in the clinch but Prometheus avoids the damage to the body.
Prometheus throws a head punch that misses.
Kreischer lands a shot to the body.
Prometheus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Prometheus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kreischer misses with a double jab.
A quick step to the side and Prometheus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Prometheus scores with a decent looking hook.
Prometheus is looking to chop away at Kreischer's legs.
Kreischer throws an off balance right hand
and Prometheus counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kreischer throws an overhand right that lands on Prometheus's shoulder, as Prometheus tries to avoid the shot.
Kreischer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Kreischer looks to move away, Prometheus throws a big counter combo but Kreischer just gets out of the way.
Kreischer closes the distance and clinches.
Prometheus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kreischer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Prometheus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kreischer connects with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kreischer.
Prometheus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Prometheus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kreischer keeps control of Prometheus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Prometheus scores with a shot to the side of Kreischer's head.
Kreischer tries to land a knee to the head but Prometheus blocks with his arms.
Prometheus scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Prometheus.
I was talking to Prometheus's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Prometheus can't break the clinch.
Prometheus is trying to break the clinch but Kreischer has him pressed against the cage.
Kreischer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Prometheus misses with a punch on the inside.
Prometheus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Prometheus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Prometheus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kreischer loads up on a big right hand but Prometheus slips the punch.
A leg kick checked by Kreischer.
Kreischer forces Prometheus back against the cage and clinches.
Prometheus lands with a short shot to the head.
Prometheus struggles to land a body shot inside as Kreischer controls his hands.
Kreischer has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Prometheus seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kreischer can turn it around.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreischer lands a nice uppercut.
Kreischer lands a hook that snaps the head of Prometheus backwards.
Prometheus lands with a right to the head.
Prometheus lands a hook that snaps the head of Kreischer backwards.
Prometheus lands a left hand.
Prometheus breaks the clinch.
Prometheus moves out of range as Kreischer strikes.
Kreischer throws a jab when Prometheus was well out of range.
Prometheus walks into a straight right hand from Kreischer.
 It looks like Orestes Prometheus has been cut.
Prometheus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kreischer tests Prometheus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kreischer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Prometheus.
Kreischer misses with a hook
and Prometheus counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kreischer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kreischer tries to clinch
and Prometheus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Kreischer misses.
Prometheus delivers a nice body kick.
Prometheus staying out of range there.
Kreischer instigates a clinch.
Prometheus misses with a body punch.
Prometheus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kreischer's elbow.
Kreischer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kreischer throws a punch but it's blocked by Prometheus.
Kreischer lands a left hand.
A short right from Prometheus.
Prometheus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Prometheus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kreischer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kreischer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Prometheus lands a hook that snaps the head of Kreischer backwards.
Prometheus is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Prometheus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kreischer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kreischer misses with a knee strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Orestes Prometheus will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Prometheus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kreischer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A swing and a miss from Kreischer.
Prometheus is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Prometheus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kreischer throws a poor cross that misses
and Prometheus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kreischer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Prometheus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kreischer scrambles back to his feet.
Kreischer misses with a body shot.
Prometheus is looking to counter punch.
A low kick from Prometheus misses
enabling Kreischer to counter with a crisp jab.
Kreischer connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kreischer is looking to clinch.
Kreischer has closed the distance and engaged Prometheus in a clinch.
Kreischer can't find room to land a body shot as Prometheus controls the action.
Herbert Kreischer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kreischer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kreischer lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prometheus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kreischer backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prometheus lands with a light punch inside.
Kreischer lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kreischer scores a nice knee to the body.
Kreischer can't find room to land a body shot as Prometheus controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prometheus.
Kreischer misses with a punch to the body.
Kreischer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kreischer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Prometheus.
Prometheus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kreischer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kreischer scores a nice knee to the body.
Kreischer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Prometheus backwards.
Kreischer tries to land knees in the clinch but Prometheus avoids the damage to the body.
Kreischer tries a knee to the head but Prometheus blocks it.
Kreischer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short uppercut from Kreischer.
Prometheus misses with some punches.
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!
Prometheus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kreischer lands a right hand.
Kreischer tries a knee to the head but Prometheus blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Prometheus.
Kreischer lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kreischer obliges.
Kreischer lands with a left to the head.
Kreischer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short body shot lands from Kreischer as the two fighters clinch.
Kreischer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Prometheus blocks it with crossed arms.
Prometheus has had enough of the clinch but Kreischer keeps him there for the moment.
Kreischer scores with a shot to the side of Prometheus's head.
Prometheus is looking to break free of the clinch but Kreischer has double underhooks.
Prometheus misses with some punches.
Prometheus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Prometheus.
Kreischer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kreischer looking to throw knees to the head but Prometheus is blocking nicely.
Kreischer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kreischer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kreischer misses with a knee strike.
Prometheus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kreischer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Kreischer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kreischer digs a right hand underneath Prometheus's ribcage. Prometheus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kreischer with a knee to the head.
Kreischer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kreischer lands a body shot.
Kreischer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kreischer is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Prometheus prevents a body shot from Kreischer.
Prometheus lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kreischer tries to land a knee to the head but Prometheus blocks with his arms.
Prometheus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kreischer or not.
Kreischer blocking some punches.
Kreischer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kreischer works on Prometheus's body with a couple of short punches.
Prometheus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kreischer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Prometheus.
A head punch on the inside from Prometheus fails to land.
Prometheus blocks an uppercut.
Kreischer misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kreischer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Prometheus backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prometheus can't find room to land a body shot as Kreischer controls the action.
Kreischer misses with a knee to the head.
Kreischer misses with a knee to the head.
Kreischer tries to land a knee to the head but Prometheus blocks with his arms.
Prometheus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Prometheus breaks from the clinch.
Orestes Prometheus is winning the standup battle so far.
Good shot there by Kreischer.
Kreischer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kreischer moves out of range of the strikes.
Kreischer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Prometheus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Prometheus tried to counter with a leg kick but Kreischer avoided it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Prometheus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kreischer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Prometheus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Herbert Kreischer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Prometheus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Prometheus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kreischer.
Prometheus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kreischer.
Kreischer throws a shot from downtown. Prometheus moves away and avoids it.
Kreischer throws a lazy uppercut
and Prometheus counters with a one-two to the body.
Kreischer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kreischer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Prometheus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kreischer on the side of the head.
Kreischer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prometheus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kreischer looks to land a left hand but Prometheus moved out of range nicely.
Prometheus thinks about countering with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreischer forces Prometheus back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Kreischer.
Kreischer landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Prometheus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Prometheus.
A short body shot lands from Kreischer as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Kreischer.
A left hand lands to the body for Kreischer.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kreischer.
Nice body punch from Kreischer - that landed with a thud.
Prometheus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kreischer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kreischer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kreischer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Prometheus blocks it with crossed arms.
Kreischer tries to land a knee to the head but Prometheus blocks with his arms.
A short uppercut from Kreischer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prometheus throws a head punch that misses.
Kreischer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Prometheus.
Kreischer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Kreischer.
Kreischer scores a nice knee to the body.
Kreischer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kreischer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kreischer struggles to land a body shot inside as Prometheus controls his hands.
Kreischer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Prometheus.
Kreischer scores with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Prometheus.
Prometheus misses with a punch on the inside.
Kreischer connects with a knee to the head.
Kreischer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Prometheus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Prometheus misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Prometheus.
Kreischer swings wildly with an uppercut but Prometheus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Prometheus has a couple of punches blocked by Kreischer.
Kreischer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kreischer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Prometheus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prometheus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kreischer connects with a crisp jab.
Prometheus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kreischer to score with a decent uppercut.
Kreischer misses with a body shot.
Kreischer throws the left hand but Prometheus avoids the punch easily.
Prometheus throws a counter high kick but Kreischer was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kreischer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kreischer ducks right into an uppercut from Prometheus.
Kreischer walks into a straight right hand from Prometheus.
Prometheus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kreischer wants to counter with a clinch but Prometheus pushes him away.
Prometheus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kreischer clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prometheus throws a punch but it's blocked by Kreischer.
Kreischer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Prometheus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kreischer digs a right hand underneath Prometheus's ribcage. Prometheus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kreischer lands with a left to the head.
Kreischer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Prometheus's elbow.
Kreischer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Prometheus lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kreischer misses with a knee strike.
Kreischer scores with a hook to the body.
Kreischer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kreischer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Prometheus.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prometheus.
Prometheus misses with a punch on the inside.
Prometheus manages to break the clinch.
Kreischer throws a shot from downtown. Prometheus moves away and avoids it.
Kreischer dips to his left and cracks Prometheus with an uppercut!
Kreischer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Prometheus manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Herbert Kreischer really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Prometheus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kreischer misses with a straight left.
Kreischer misses with a shot to the body
and Prometheus counters with a stiff right hand.
Kreischer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Prometheus counters with a nice body shot.
Prometheus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kreischer tries to clinch up
and Prometheus finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Kreischer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kreischer throws a body punch but Prometheus moves out of range.
Kreischer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Prometheus.
Prometheus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kreischer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreischer lands with a shot to the body.
Prometheus moves forwards but Kreischer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kreischer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Prometheus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kreischer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Prometheus is defending well for now.
Prometheus misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Kreischer on the inside.
Prometheus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Prometheus lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kreischer with a knee to the head.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A head punch on the inside from Kreischer fails to land.
Kreischer tries a knee to the head but Prometheus blocks it.
Prometheus misses with a punch on the inside.
Kreischer looking to throw knees to the head but Prometheus is blocking nicely.
Kreischer takes a shot to the head.
Kreischer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kreischer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Prometheus backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short uppercut from Prometheus.
Kreischer misses with a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Prometheus.
Prometheus lands a left hand.
Prometheus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Prometheus breaks the clinch.
Kreischer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kreischer needs to keep his hands up - Prometheus had a free shot at his head there.
Orestes Prometheus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Prometheus connects with a right hand. Kreischer shakes it off.
Prometheus misses with a low kick.
Kreischer looks to score with a jab to the body but Prometheus is just out of range.
Kreischer misses with a lunging right hand
and Prometheus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kreischer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Prometheus counters with a straight right hand.
Kreischer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreischer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kreischer throws a poor cross that misses
and Prometheus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Prometheus finds it's way through Kreischer's defenses.
Kreischer throws out a loose jab but Prometheus uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Kreischer backs away, Prometheus returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kreischer tries to close the distance and clinch but Prometheus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kreischer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Prometheus avoids the body shot from Kreischer.
Prometheus is looking for a counter combo.
Kreischer throws a big shot that misses.
Prometheus appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kreischer swings for the body but Prometheus moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kreischer throws a lazy uppercut
and Kreischer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kreischer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Prometheus lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kreischer moves out of range of the body kick from Prometheus.
Kreischer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Prometheus.
Kreischer loads up on a big right hand but Prometheus slips the punch.
Herbert Kreischer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kreischer swings for the body but Prometheus moves out of range.
Prometheus slips a straight right by Kreischer.
Kreischer throws a shot from downtown. Prometheus moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Prometheus. Kreischer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kreischer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prometheus avoids the body shot from Kreischer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Orestes Prometheus will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Prometheus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kreischer finds it's way round the side to connect with Prometheus's head.
Prometheus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kreischers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A big left from Kreischer misses.
Kreischer tries to bum rush Prometheus with a series of wild strikes but Prometheus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Prometheus feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kreischer sprawling to the canvas! Kreischer rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Prometheus finish him?!
 Kreischer is rocked!
Kreischer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Prometheus circles away quickly and effectively.
Kreischer is still on wobbly legs! Can Prometheus finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kreischer throws a sloppy body shot
and Prometheus counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Kreischer off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Prometheus follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Kreischer was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Orestes Prometheus!
Orestes Prometheus retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Orestes Prometheus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Herbert Kreischer had this to say: 'When I was 22 I got involved with the Russian mafia. This is how it happened...'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darius Frank (ranked 1716 p4p, 1809 weight class) and Kanud Odimabesser (ranked 230 p4p, 247 weight class). Frank comes to the cage accompanied by Trapper x Foogiano . Kanud Odimabesser has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Darius Frank's chin.
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10 - 7 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darius Frank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kanud Odimabesser!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Odimabesser takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Kanud Odimabesser has been cut.
Odimabesser is looking to slow Frank down with leg kicks.
Frank has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Odimabesser.
Odimabesser clinches up against the cage.
Odimabesser breaks the clinch.
Frank takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Frank scores with a nice right hand.
Odimabesser delivers a nice body kick.
Odimabesser misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Frank is looking to clinch.
Frank takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Odimabesser fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Frank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Odimabesser.
Odimabesser throws a body kick that misses.
Odimabesser takes a swing at Frank's ribcage but misses.
Odimabesser blocks a jab.
Good exchange - Frank coming out on top.
Odimabesser tries to land a front kick but Frank steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Frank appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Frank misses with a straight right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Odimabesser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank blocks the body kick.
Odimabesser takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kanud Odimabesser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frank throws a lazy right hand but Odimabesser sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Odimabesser keeps the fight on the outside.
Odimabesser connects with a solid leg kick.
Frank misses with a hook.
Frank is looking to clinch but Odimabesser is avoiding it.
Nice defenses there by Odimabesser.
Odimabesser rushes Frank and presses him up against the cage.
Odimabesser misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Odimabesser.
Odimabesser lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Frank.
Odimabesser blocks a body shot from Frank.
Frank tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Odimabesser smiles and moves away.
Odimabesser moves into the clinch.
Frank misses with the head strike.
Odimabesser lands a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odimabesser can't find room to land a body shot as Frank controls the action.
Odimabesser escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Frank on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Odimabesser. Odimabesser obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frank swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Frank throws a head kick but Odimabesser moves out of range.
Odimabesser lands a jab to Frank's midsection.
Odimabesser looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Frank avoids the head kick by Odimabesser.
Odimabesser throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Frank was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Odimabesser.
Kanud Odimabesser is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Frank scores with a sloppy right hand. Odimabesser should have avoided that one.
Frank walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Odimabesser moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Odimabesser.
Frank takes a shot to the head.
Odimabesser stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Frank lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Frank throws a punch but it's blocked by Odimabesser.
I was talking to Frank's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Odimabesser tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frank's elbow.
Frank fails to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odimabesser breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Odimabesser throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Frank stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Odimabesser lands a body shot.
Odimabesser clinches up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Odimabesser.
Odimabesser lands a left hand that snaps the head of Frank backwards.
Odimabesser struggles to land a body shot inside as Frank controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Odimabesser.
Frank pulls guard.
Odimabesser wants to control from the top but Frank keeps moving.
Odimabesser trying to stand up but can't free himself from Frank's guard.
Odimabesser showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odimabesser wants to stand but Frank is controlling his posture from full guard.
Odimabesser sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kanud Odimabesser dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kanud Odimabesser's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Odimabesser will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Frank dives in for a single leg takedown but Odimabesser sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Frank tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Odimabesser's elbow.
Frank works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Frank throws a head punch that misses.
Odimabesser escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Frank looks for a takedown but Odimabesser sprawls well.
Frank fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Odimabesser manages to avoid it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Odimabesser in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Odimabesser keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Frank.
A good leg kick by Odimabesser.
Odimabesser has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Danga de danga de dang - Odimabesser scores with a four punch combination!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A leg kick checked by Frank.
Odimabesser misses with a head kick.
Odimabesser thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frank doesn't manage to clinch there - Odimabesser circles away.
Odimabesser is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Frank rather than just go for the knockout.
Odimabesser takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Frank.
Kanud Odimabesser seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Frank lands with a light punch inside.
Frank is trying to pull guard but Odimabesser has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darius Frank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frank lands a left hand.
Odimabesser prevents a body shot from Frank.
A head punch on the inside from Frank fails to land.
Odimabesser pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Odimabesser throws a sloppy head kick and Frank moves out of range easily.
Odimabesser moves forwards but Frank connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That has opened up Kanud Odimabesser's cut even more.
Frank misses with a hook. Odimabesser ducked under it nicely.
Frank takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Frank catches Odimabesser with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Frank feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Odimabesser sprawling to the canvas! Odimabesser rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Frank finish him?!
Odimabesser is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frank gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Odimabesser is still on wobbly legs! Can Frank finish him?
Frank is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Odimabesser breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Odimabesser clinches up against the cage.
Frank pulls guard successfully.
Odimabesser seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odimabesser has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Frank is proving hard to escape from.
Odimabesser sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Odimabesser wants to stand but Frank is controlling his posture from full guard.
Odimabesser trying to control but Frank is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Odimabesser is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Frank misses with a looping left.
Odimabesser counters with a body kick.
Kanud Odimabesser seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Frank connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Odimabesser is looking to clinch.
Odimabesser misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frank.
Frank throwing a counter right hand but Odimabesser manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Frank throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Frank clinches up against the cage.
Odimabesser misses with a body punch.
Frank struggles to land a body shot inside as Odimabesser controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odimabesser is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Odimabesser's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Frank misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frank tries to work over Odimabesser's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Odimabesser escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good shot there by Frank.
The cut above Kanud Odimabesser's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Odimabesser misses with a looping right.
Frank tries to close the distance and clinch up but Odimabesser swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Odimabesser tries to bum rush Frank with a series of wild strikes but Frank uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Frank swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Odimabesser swinging wildly here.
Odimabesser misses with a jab, cross combination.
Odimabesser closes the distance looking to clinch
and Frank counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frank moves out of range of the body kick.
Odimabesser tries a head kick but it misses.
Odimabesser clinches.
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 Darius Frank will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kanud Odimabesser's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Frank takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fight stays on the outside here - Frank looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An inside leg kick lands from Odimabesser.
Frank slips a jab and a cross from Odimabesser.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Frank is defended easily by Odimabesser.
Odimabesser will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Frank with a jab.
Odimabesser takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank throws a head punch that misses.
Odimabesser pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frank. Odimabesser does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frank takes a swing at Odimabesser's ribcage but misses.
Odimabesser just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Odimabesser.
Odimabesser is looking to slow Frank down with leg kicks.
Odimabesser turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Frank shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Odimabesser defends it nicely.
Odimabesser throws a leg kick which misses Frank's front leg but catches the back leg as Frank tries to avoid it.
Odimabesser tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Frank counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Odimabesser lands with a kick to the ribs.
Frank's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Odimabesser connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Frank scrambles back to his feet.
Good leg kick by Odimabesser.
Frank wants to clinch up but Odimabesser keeps it at a distance.
Odimabesser scores with a head kick. Frank tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frank on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Odimabesser fails in his attempt to clinch.
Odimabesser lands with a kick to the temple. Frank shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Odimabesser is looking to clinch but Frank is avoiding it.
Odimabesser takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Odimabesser throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Frank stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Odimabesser lands with a nice body punch.
Some wild striking there from Odimabesser.
Odimabesser takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fighters circling - Odimabesser throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Odimabesser with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Odimabesser misses.
Odimabesser rushes Frank and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Frank tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Odimabesser's elbow.
Frank can't find room to land a body shot as Odimabesser controls the action.
Odimabesser's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odimabesser feints a jab promting Frank to slip. Odimabesser then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Frank slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Frank tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Frank gets tackled into the cage by Odimabesser. Odimabesser maintains the clinch.
Frank lands a hook to the side of the head.
Frank is trying to pull guard but Odimabesser turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darius Frank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Odimabesser tries to work over Frank's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Frank.
Frank is trying to maintain a safe position but Odimabesser gets an underhook and turns Frank into the cage.
Good body shot from Frank.
Frank fails to pull guard.
Frank manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Odimabesser is looking to stand up but Frank won't let him.
Odimabesser wants to control from the top but Frank keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odimabesser's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Odimabesser wants to control from the top but Frank keeps moving.
Frank trying to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kanud Odimabesser comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Odimabesser 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kanud Odimabesser!
A very excited looking Kanud Odimabesser 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Vinicius Honorio (ranked 687 p4p, 1291 weight class) and Okon Omoh (ranked 93 p4p, 176 weight class). Honorio comes into the arena with Through the Darkness by Vinicius Honorio blaring out of the sound system. Okon Omoh has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Vinicius Honorio's chin.
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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vinicius Honorio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Okon Omoh!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Honorio slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Honorio shoots in for a takedown but Omoh shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Honorio lands a jab-cross combination.
Honorio tries to clinch up but Omoh circles away and keeps his distance.
Omoh is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Honorio with a body shot.
Honorio looks to land a left hand but Omoh moved out of range nicely.
Honorio misses with a hook
and Omoh counters with a crisp one two that drops Honorio! Omoh thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Honorio to his feet! Honorio is in big trouble!
 Honorio is rocked!
Honorio shoots for a takedown but Omoh saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Oh Honorio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Honorio drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Honorio seems to have got his legs back now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Omoh controls Honorio momentarily but Honorio frees himself.
Honorio drops back looking for a leg! Omoh is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Omoh manages to kick Honorio off! Honorio jumps back into Omoh's guard.
Omoh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Omoh looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Honorio trying to control but Omoh is working from the bottom.
Honorio looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honorio is stalling in the full guard.
Honorio stopping the sweep attempt from Omoh.
Honorio tries to free his leg and advance position but Omoh is retaining full guard.
Honorio trying to control but Omoh is working from the bottom.
Honorio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Omoh looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Omoh looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Honorio postures up.
Honorio wants to control from the top but Omoh keeps moving.
Honorio 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.
Omoh is trying to keep Honorio in close.
Omoh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Omoh is looking for a triangle but Honorio pushes his legs off easily.
Honorio drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Honorio seems to have locked his on tight now - Omoh screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Honorio, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Vinicius Honorio!
Vinicius Honorio seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Noeigati (ranked 999 p4p, 705 weight class) and FullOf Hiddens (ranked 137 p4p, 96 weight class). Noeigati comes to the cage accompanied by Cremation of Sam McGee. FullOf Hiddens has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Benjamin Noeigati!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, FullOf Hiddens!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hiddens shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Noeigati avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hiddens.
Hiddens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Noeigati keeps working.
Hiddens not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hiddens is stalling here. Noeigati is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hiddens seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Noeigati has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiddens is trying to control Noeigati's posture but Noeigati avoids it.
Hiddens is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Noeigati in particular looking to stall.
Hiddens tries to get to full guard but Noeigati has control of the leg.
Noeigati wants to pass to mount but Hiddens is defending the position.
Hiddens tries to get to full guard but Noeigati has control of the leg.
Noeigati tries to pass to full mount but Hiddens defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Noeigati trying to control the pace.
Hiddens is trying to maintain the position but Noeigati is very close to passing his half guard.
Hiddens is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hiddens is controlling Noeigati's trapped leg to prevent Noeigati from advancing to side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hiddens is trying to maintain the position but Noeigati is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiddens lands a nice shot that snaps Noeigati's head back.
Hiddens with a nice cross.
Noeigati defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hiddens.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hiddens. Noeigati does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hiddens throws a lazy uppercut
and Noeigati counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Noeigati throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Hiddens tries to counter it with a takedown but Noeigati pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Noeigati stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hiddens.
Noeigati takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noeigati throws a body punch but Hiddens moves out of range.
Noeigati misses with a low kick.
Noeigati throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
FullOf Hiddens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noeigati tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hiddens is able to avoid easily.
Hiddens scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Noeigati doesn't seem bothered though.
Noeigati fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hiddens.
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!
Hiddens throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Noeigati counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hiddens thinking.
Noeigati on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hiddens. Hiddens obviously looking to wear him down.
We've been told by Noeigati's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hiddens shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Noeigati manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hiddens throws an elbow that misses. Noeigati uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hiddens's guard. Nice move by Noeigati!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but FullOf Hiddens will probably get the nod.
That's time! Noeigati's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Noeigati misses the shot to the body.
Noeigati throws a body kick that misses.
Noeigati is looking to land body kicks.
Noeigati walks into a straight right hand from Hiddens.
Hiddens uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hiddens moves out of range of the strikes.
Hiddens lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiddens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noeigati.
Noeigati is looking to wear down Hiddens with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hiddens buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
FullOf Hiddens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hiddens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Noeigati is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiddens fails with a takedown attempt.
Hiddens darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hiddens jabs at Noeigati's body.
An inside leg kick from Noeigati misses.
Hiddens throws a jab when Noeigati was well out of range.
Noeigati pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Hiddens.
Benjamin Noeigati is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Noeigati misses with a low kick.
Hiddens scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Noeigati doesn't seem bothered though.
Hiddens gets a takedown into half guard.
Hiddens trying to control from half guard but Noeigati is working away.
Noeigati avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hiddens.
Noeigati avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hiddens.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiddens wants to pass to mount but Noeigati is defending the position.
Noeigati is refusing to be controlled, as Hiddens sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hiddens content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hiddens wants to take a breather but Noeigati is having none of it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Hiddens not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hiddens lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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.
Hiddens fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Noeigati on the side of the head.
Hiddens throws a jab but it's blocked by Noeigati.
Noeigati throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hiddens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hiddens misses with a low kick as Noeigati jumps back.
Hiddens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Noeigati ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Noeigati swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Noeigati throws a series of punches but Hiddens moves out of range.
Hiddens takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A clash of legs there as Noeigati blocks the low kick.
Hiddens thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
FullOf Hiddens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hiddens checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hiddens fails with a takedown attempt.
Hiddens shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Noeigati as he jumps to the side.
Noeigati moves forwards but Hiddens connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noeigati lands a nice shot to the body.
Hiddens lands a really nice looking cross but Noeigati seems unphased.
Noeigati ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hiddens moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiddens wants to land a leg kick but Noeigati is out of range.
Noeigati throwing a counter right hand but Hiddens manages to avoid it.
Hiddens misses with a straight right.
Hiddens connects with the punch.
Noeigati throws a jab when Hiddens was well out of range.
Good shot there by Noeigati.
Hiddens lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hiddens throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Noeigati misses the target.
Noeigati misses with a looping right.
Noeigati scores with a nice strike.
Benjamin Noeigati has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiddens lands a nice hook to Noeigati's body. Noeigati takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hiddens uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Noeigati.
Noeigati ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Noeigati was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hiddens scoring well with a low kick there.
Hiddens fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Noeigati to the ground. Hiddens is now in Noeigati's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Noeigati is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hiddens accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Noeigati keeping moving, preventing Hiddens from controlling successfully.
Noeigati looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hiddens is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noeigati is working hard here to advance position.
Noeigati keeping moving, preventing Hiddens from controlling successfully.
Hiddens postures up in Noeigati's guard and throws a big left but Noeigati blocks it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hiddens shoots in and drives through. Noeigati sprawls well.
Benjamin Noeigati has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of FullOf Hiddens.
Noeigati swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Noeigati on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hiddens lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hiddens slips under a jab.
And Hiddens tries to counter it with a takedown but Noeigati pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Noeigati moves forwards but Hiddens connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Hiddens blocks the leg kick.
Hiddens cracks Noeigati with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hiddens changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good shot there by Hiddens.
Good standup being displayed there by Noeigati as he connects with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
FullOf Hiddens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hiddens has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... FullOf Hiddens!
In his post fight interview, FullOf Hiddens 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Caio Carvalho (ranked 1808 p4p, 1769 weight class) and Jorge Santa Perez (ranked 246 p4p, 238 weight class). Carvalho's entrance music is Pentagono - É o Moio. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Caio Carvalho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jorge Santa Perez!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santa Perez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Carvalho throws out a loose jab but Santa Perez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santa Perez staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Santa Perez misses.
Carvalho looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Carvalho shoots in and bounces Santa Perez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Carvalho controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Carvalho wants to control from the top but Santa Perez keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santa Perez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carvalho accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Santa Perez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Carvalho 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.
Santa Perez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Carvalho postures up in Santa Perez's guard and throws a big left but Santa Perez blocks it.
Carvalho trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carvalho accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Santa Perez is trying to keep Carvalho in close.
Carvalho scoring with punches to the head and body.
Carvalho postures up.
Carvalho throwing strikes from guard but Santa Perez blocks nicely.
Carvalho working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carvalho throws a big elbow that misses.
Carvalho postures up and lands a big shot to Santa Perez's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carvalho with a flurry of punches that miss.
Carvalho working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carvalho postures up in Santa Perez's guard and throws a big left but Santa Perez blocks it.
Carvalho not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Santa Perez controls Carvalho momentarily but Carvalho frees himself.
Santa Perez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Carvalho is looking to work some ground and pound but Santa Perez has wrist control.
Santa Perez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santa Perez has control of Carvalho's left arm, preventing Carvalho from doing any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Carvalho takes a swing at Santa Perez's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Santa Perez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Carvalho loads up on a big right hand but Santa Perez slips the punch.
A nice side step and Santa Perez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Carvalho throws a body shot but no joy.
Carvalho darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Santa Perez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Carvalho.
Santa Perez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Santa Perez regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Carvalho.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santa Perez looking to control.
Carvalho throwing strikes from guard but Santa Perez blocks nicely.
Santa Perez controls Carvalho momentarily but Carvalho frees himself.
Carvalho postures up in Santa Perez's guard and throws a big left but Santa Perez blocks it.
Carvalho trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Carvalho working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Santa Perez's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carvalho throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Santa Perez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carvalho is aware though and is defending well.
Santa Perez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Carvalho throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caio Carvalho dominated that round.
That's time! Carvalho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Carvalho throws out a loose jab but Santa Perez uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Santa Perez! But no joy.
Carvalho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Santa Perez.
Caio Carvalho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carvalho misses with a hook. Santa Perez ducked under it nicely.
Carvalho comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Carvalho throws the left hand but Santa Perez avoids the punch easily.
Carvalho just misses with a punch to the body.
Carvalho misses with a shot to the body
and Santa Perez counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Carvalho down! Santa Perez is looking to finish but Carvalho is intelligently defending himself.
Santa Perez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santa Perez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Santa Perez trying to control the position from guard on top but Carvalho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho working a defensive guard here.
Carvalho is trying to hold Santa Perez in close to prevent damage but Santa Perez has managed to pass into half guard.
Santa Perez stalling away here and it's allowed Carvalho to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Carvalho wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Carvalho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Santa Perez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Carvalho's guard.
Santa Perez passes the guard and advances to mount!
Santa Perez tries to control but Carvalho wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho can't escape the position.
Carvalho is working hard here to advance position.
Carvalho bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Santa Perez looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho throws a big right hand that misses.
Santa Perez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Santa Perez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carvalho.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Santa Perez holds on and takes a little breather.
Carvalho missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Carvalho is in close to Santa Perez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santa Perez is trying to keep Carvalho in close.
Carvalho postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jorge Santa Perez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Carvalho misses with an uppercut. Santa Perez saw that one coming.
Santa Perez throws out a counter right but Carvalho avoids it with no problem.
Santa Perez misses with a hook.
Santa Perez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Carvalho throws a lazy uppercut
and Santa Perez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carvalho defending well as Santa Perez loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot by Carvalho.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santa Perez looks to throw the jab but Carvalho is out of range.
Santa Perez connects with a right hand. Carvalho shakes it off.
Carvalho closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santa Perez struggling a bit here.
Santa Perez is not content to let Carvalho control the position.
Carvalho looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Santa Perez is avoiding damage well.
Santa Perez tries to buck Carvalho off but Carvalho is having none of it.
Carvalho postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Carvalho creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Santa Perez sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
You can see the frustration on Santa Perez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Carvalho sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Santa Perez is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Carvalho with the ground and pound but Santa Perez regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Carvalho sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Santa Perez defending well though.
Carvalho sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Santa Perez defending well though.
Carvalho passes to full mount!
Santa Perez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Carvalho throws a sloppy strike and Santa Perez uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Santa Perez has ended up in Carvalho's guard.
Carvalho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Santa Perez is one step ahead there.
Carvalho looking for subs off his back but Santa Perez has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho works his way to full guard. Good work.
Santa Perez 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.
That's four 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.
Carvalho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Santa Perez is aware though and is defending well.
Santa Perez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Carvalho wants to hit a sweep here but Santa Perez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Carvalho there!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carvalho working to try and regain half guard.
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 Caio Carvalho.
I think Carvalho 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Caio Carvalho!
Our winner, Caio Carvalho, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Albert Sojka (ranked 1286 p4p, 960 weight class) and Timo Leyton (ranked 174 p4p, 132 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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21 - 8 - 1 |
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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 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Albert Sojka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timo Leyton!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sojka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leyton.
Sojka sizes up Leyton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sojka misses with an uppercut.
Leyton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sojka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And Leyton tries to counter it with a takedown but Sojka pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sojka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Leyton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sojka clobbers Leyton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sojka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Leyton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sojka connects with the punch.
Leyton shoots for a takedown but Sojka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Leyton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Albert Sojka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timo Leyton.
Sojka throws a lazy uppercut
and Leyton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sojka's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sojka is looking to stand up but Leyton isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leyton is looking to work some ground and pound but Sojka has wrist control.
Sojka keeping full guard, as Leyton tries to pass.
Sojka is looking to stand up but Leyton isn't so interested in that idea.
Sojka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Leyton slips nicely into half guard.
Leyton 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.
Leyton thows a huge punch but Sojka dodges it nicely.
Sojka pushes Leyton off and gets back to his feet.
Sojka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sojka lands with a hook. Leyton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Albert Sojka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leyton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sojka bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sojka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sojka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leyton.
Leyton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sojka throws a series of strikes that have Leyton backpedaling.
Sojka misses with a right hand
and Leyton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sojka's guard.
Sojka pushes Leyton off and gets back to his feet.
Leyton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sojka is refusing to be controlled, as Leyton sits in half guard.
Sojka pushes Leyton off looking to stand but Leyton dives back in and keeps control.
Sojka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Leyton stops Sojka from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leyton trying to control from half guard but Sojka is working away.
Leyton lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leyton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sojka manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Sojka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Leyton doesn't seem bothered though.
Sojka throws a right and a left that Leyton avoids nicely.
A jab lands there for Sojka.
Leyton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sojka misses with a few strikes there.
Leyton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sojka defends it well.
Leyton shoots in but no luck this time.
Sojka looks to land a right hand but Leyton moved out of range.
Sojka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leyton.
Sojka connects with a body shot that sends Leyton's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leyton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sojka looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Leyton working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leyton looks up at the clock and then as Sojka takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Leyton smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sojka throws Leyton to one side and escapes!
Sojka lands a nice looking body shot.
Sojka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sojka wants it to stay on the feet.
Leyton moves forwards but Sojka connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sojka throws a hook to the side of Leyton's head but Leyton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leyton with the counter takedown but Sojka avoids it easily.
Sojka swinging wildly here.
Sojka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from Sojka does no damage.
Leyton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sojka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sojka misses with a body shot.
Sojka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leyton dives in and grabs Sojka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sojka pushes down on Leyton's head and hops out.
Sojka scores with a nice head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Sojka dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sojka connects with a jab.
Leyton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sojka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leyton.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Leyton.
Sojka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Leyton.
Sojka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sojka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sojka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Leytons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Leyton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sojka manages to avoid it.
Sojka stuffs the takedown.
Albert Sojka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timo Leyton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Leyton.
Leyton shoots in for a double leg but Sojka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Leyton has a takedown stuffed.
A little feinted left hand from Sojka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Leyton moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sojka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Leyton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sojka swivels and escapes.
Leyton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sojka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Leyton's head.
Sojka lands with a good body shot.
Leyton misses with a takedown attempt - Sojka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Leyton is breathing heavily.
Sojka slaps away a takedown attempt from Leyton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sojka is looking for a counter combo.
Sojka gets in close and tags Leyton with a short punch that almost sends Leyton to the mat! Oh Leyton is in big trouble! He turns his back on Sojka, trying to create some distance but Sojka rushes him, striking wildly and Leyton goes down! The referee tackles Sojka into the cage to end the fight! Sojka is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Albert Sojka!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jakob Rolf (ranked 1377 p4p, 1285 weight class) and Jan Raczynski (ranked 186 p4p, 173 weight class). Rolf comes to the cage accompanied by AVGN Theme Song. Jakob Rolf could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jan Raczynski's chin.
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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 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jakob Rolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jan Raczynski!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jorge Garcia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rolf with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Raczynski to score with a decent uppercut.
Rolf moves out of range as Raczynski strikes.
Rolf jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raczynski looks to throw the jab but Rolf is out of range.
Rolf drives through with a takedown into Raczynski's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Raczynski being controlled here, momentarily.
Rolf wants to pass the guard but Raczynski is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolf is working hard here to advance position.
Rolf slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rolf is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Raczynski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raczynski tries to buck Rolf off but Rolf is having none of it.
A lull in the action here.
Raczynski is looking for a sweep.
Rolf trying to control the position but Raczynski is working away.
Rolf is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Raczynski has escaped the position, nice work there.
Raczynski prevents Rolf from moving into mount.
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.
Rolf is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Raczynski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rolf looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Raczynski stops Rolf from passing to mount.
Rolf wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Raczynski, who protects the arm well.
Rolf is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Raczynski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolf is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Raczynski has escaped the position, nice work there.
Raczynski seems a little lost for a moment, as Rolf dominates the positioning.
Raczynski can't do much from the bottom here.
Rolf passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Raczynski!
Rolf is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Raczynski to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Raczynski shrugs it off.
Rolf tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
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.
Rolf seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Raczynski is holding on tight.
Raczynski is desperately trying to improve his position but Rolf has a good base and remains in mount.
Rolf controlling from the full mount.
Rolf is trying to control here but Raczynski has managed to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Raczynski is controlling Rolf's position as best he can from this difficult position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jakob Rolf dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rolf clinches.
Rolf lands a left hand that snaps the head of Raczynski backwards.
Rolf working aggressively here.
Raczynski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rolf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raczynski prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rolf misses with a punch on the inside.
Raczynski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raczynski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rolf as Raczynski tries to tie him up.
Rolf lands a left hand that snaps the head of Raczynski backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raczynski trying to control the position but instead, Rolf has worked for underhooks and has pushed Raczynski into the cage.
Rolf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rolf gets through Raczynski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rolf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Rolf scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rolf tries for a takedown. No joy.
Raczynski lands a right hand.
Rolf is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Raczynski is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jakob Rolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rolf misses with a punch on the inside.
Rolf lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rolf goes for a takedown in the clinch but Raczynski prevents it.
Rolf changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Raczynski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A jab from Raczynski finds it's way through Rolf's defenses.
It looks like Jakob Rolf has been cut.
Raczynski loads up on a big right hand but Rolf slips the punch.
Rolf takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rolf throws a body shot but no joy.
Raczynski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raczynski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Raczynski throws the left hand but Rolf avoids the punch easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rolf pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raczynski replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Rolf blocks it well.
Raczynski misses with a wild combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Rolf misses the target.
Rolf misses the jab.
Rolf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raczynski.
Rolf is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Raczynski has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Rolf misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Raczynski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Raczynski misses with an uppercut.
Rolf closes the distance looking to clinch
and Raczynski counters with an outside leg kick.
Raczynski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rolf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolf jabs at Raczynski's body.
Raczynski throws a hook but Rolf blocks it.
Rolf throws an off balance right hand
and Raczynski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rolf lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rolf throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Raczynski counters with a leg kick.
Rolf shoots in for a double leg but Raczynski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Raczynski moves into the clinch successfully.
Raczynski prevents a body shot from Rolf.
Rolf has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Raczynski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rolf pushes Raczynski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rolf.
Rolf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raczynski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jakob Rolf has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raczynski.
Rolf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raczynski can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raczynski lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Rolf on the inside.
Rolf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raczynski's elbow.
Raczynski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rolf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raczynski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raczynski pushes off an throws an elbow but Rolf leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Raczynski trying to stall but Rolf improves his position.
Raczynski looking to stall.
Rolf swings wildly with an uppercut but Raczynski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Rolf - that landed with a thud.
Raczynski throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raczynski.
Raczynski taking a breather.
Rolf lands a left hand that snaps the head of Raczynski backwards.
Raczynski breaks from the clinch.
Raczynski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rolf.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jakob Rolf dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jakob Rolf's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rolf swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Raczynski counter with a right hand.
Raczynski with a nice calf kick.
Raczynski staying out of range there.
Rolf misses with a right hand
enabling Raczynski to counter with a crisp jab.
Rolf fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rolf feints and as Raczynski raises his hands in defense, Rolf changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Raczynski managing to control the position.
Rolf trying to control but Raczynski is working from the bottom.
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.
Raczynski is adopting a defensive guard.
Rolf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Raczynski is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolf sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Raczynski's guard.
Rolf slows the pace down in half guard.
Rolf is keen to just control but Raczynski is a slippery customer.
Rolf trying to pass the guard but Raczynski defending well.
Rolf is keen to just control but Raczynski is a slippery customer.
Rolf is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Raczynski sees it coming and defends easily.
Raczynski trying to control from the bottom.
Jan Raczynski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Rolf is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Raczynski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rolf is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rolf trying to control the position from guard on top but Raczynski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raczynski keeping full guard, as Rolf tries to pass.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolf tries to close the distance and clinch up but Raczynski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Raczynski throws a body shot but no joy.
Rolf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raczynski.
Raczynski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rolf drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Raczynski struggling a bit here.
Raczynski prevents Rolf from improving position.
You can see the frustration on Raczynski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rolf goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Raczynski has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rolf but great work by Raczynski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolf gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rolf tries to get to full guard but Raczynski has control of the leg.
Rolf keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Jakob Rolf is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rolf actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rolf wants to improve his position but Raczynski is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jan Raczynski.
I think Rolf 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakob Rolf!
Jakob Rolf seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ike James (ranked 349 p4p, 688 weight class) and Junqueiro Santo Amaro (ranked 47 p4p, 94 weight class). Santo Amaro has chosen From Lima as his entrance music. Junqueiro Santo Amaro acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ike James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Junqueiro Santo Amaro!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Kavanagh and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from James.
Santo Amaro misses with a looping right.
James tries to counter with a takedown but Santo Amaro is quick to defend against it.
Santo Amaro throws out a powerful jab.
James has a takedown stuffed.
James closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Santo Amaro did well to prevent James getting side control.
Santo Amaro tries to push off, looking to stand up, but James manages to move to mount!
Santo Amaro tries to buck James off but James takes his back!
Santo Amaro wants to get back to his feet.
James looking for the choke but no joy.
Santo Amaro trying to get back to his feet but James is in full control for now.
Santo Amaro is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get James off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santo Amaro is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Santo Amaro wants to get back to his feet.
James is looking to control Santo Amaro but Santo Amaro is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Santo Amaro is trying to stand back up.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - James's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
James looking for the RNC.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Santo Amaro is defending well though. James let's go of the attempt for now.
Santo Amaro is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
James shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Santo Amaro's guard.
Santo Amaro is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Santo Amaro - that landed with a thud.
Santo Amaro throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
James has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Santo Amaro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ike James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santo Amaro tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Santo Amaro back against the cage.
Santo Amaro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Santo Amaro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
James checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
James dives in and grabs Santo Amaro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Santo Amaro pushes down on James's head and hops out.
James shoots in looking for a takedown but Santo Amaro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing James's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Santo Amaro missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James moves out of range of the strikes.
James fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Santo Amaro sprawls well initially but James persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Santo Amaro kicks off James and gets to his feet.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Santo Amaro now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Santo Amaro lands with a good body shot.
James shoots in and drives through. Santo Amaro sprawls well.
James shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Santo Amaro as he avoids it easily.
Santo Amaro throws a lazy uppercut
and James counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santo Amaro tries to kick James off but James keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
James wants to free his trapped foot but Santo Amaro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Santo Amaro is defending against the submission attempts here by James.
James prevents Santo Amaro from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James trying to control from half guard but Santo Amaro is working away.
James trying to mount his opponent but Santo Amaro defends it.
Santo Amaro manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Santo Amaro missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
James appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Junqueiro Santo Amaro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santo Amaro lands with an uppercut that bounces James off the cage and back into range.
Santo Amaro misses with a hook.
James takes a shot right to the bread basket.
James takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Santo Amaro misses the jab.
Santo Amaro throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ike James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Junqueiro Santo Amaro dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Santo Amaro misses with a straight left.
James shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. James showed some decent athleticism there.
Santo Amaro kicks James off and gets back to his feet.
James with a lazy takedown attempt
and Santo Amaro counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Santo Amaro lands with a nice body kick.
James misses with a takedown attempt
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santo Amaro throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by James.
Santo Amaro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Santo Amaro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
James shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Santo Amaro as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ike James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James misses with a takedown attempt - Santo Amaro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James has a takedown stuffed.
Santo Amaro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Santo Amaro with a jab.
Santo Amaro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Santo Amaro throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
James throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Santo Amaro was covering up waiting for the punch and James finishes the takedown easily into guard.
James wants to control from the top but Santo Amaro keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Santo Amaro has his feet on James's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Santo Amaro! But no joy.
James shoots and misses
and Santo Amaro counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Santo Amaro.
James takes one on the button.
Santo Amaro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt James.
James ducks under a wild hook from Santo Amaro.
James changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Santo Amaro throws out the jab.
James has his takedown stuffed
and Santo Amaro counters with a left to the body.
Santo Amaro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
James is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Santo Amaro counters with a big left hand that crumples James! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Junqueiro Santo Amaro!
Our winner, Junqueiro Santo Amaro, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oke Swahn (ranked 368 p4p, 413 weight class) and Vinicius Kicklighter (ranked 52 p4p, 61 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oke Swahn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vinicius Kicklighter!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swahn blocks a jab.
Swahn throwing a counter right hand but Kicklighter manages to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Kicklighter.
Nice uppercut there from Swahn.
It looks like Vinicius Kicklighter has been cut.
Kicklighter looks to land a right hand but Swahn moved out of range.
Swahn throwing a counter right hand but Kicklighter manages to avoid it.
A big left from Kicklighter misses.
Swahn quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kicklighter tests Swahn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kicklighter scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kicklighter scores with the left hand. Swahn knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kicklighter throws a hook to the side of Swahn's head but Swahn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Swahn half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kicklighter scores with a shot to the body.
Kicklighter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Swahn avoids the body shot from Kicklighter.
Swahn appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Kicklighter misses.
Swahn fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kicklighter just manages to avoid it.
Swahn defending well as Kicklighter loads up on a big left hand.
Swahn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Kicklighter.
Swahn avoids the body shot from Kicklighter.
Swahn jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kicklighter misses with a looping right.
Swahn takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
An inside leg kick lands from Kicklighter.
Swahn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kicklighter cracks Swahn with an open hand slap.
Kicklighter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Swahn drops his hands momentarily and Kicklighter takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kicklighter misses with a lunging right hand
and Swahn counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kicklighter's knee momentarily.
Swahn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Swahn half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kicklighter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Swahn checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Swahn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kicklighter is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Swahn had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kicklighter missing with a left hand there. Swahn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kicklighter feints and then cracks Swahn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Swahn down.
Kicklighter throws out a loose jab but Swahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kicklighter scores with a jab. Swahn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kicklighter throws a looping overhand right but Swahn ducks down to avoid it.
Kicklighter with a jab.
A big right from Kicklighter misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Swahn misses the target.
Kicklighter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Swahn ducks under a wild hook from Kicklighter.
Vinicius Kicklighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kicklighter throws a low kick but Swahn avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kicklighter scores with a sloppy right hand. Swahn should have avoided that one.
Kicklighter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Swahn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
An inside leg kick lands from Kicklighter.
Swahn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Swahn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kicklighter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Swahn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Swahn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Kicklighter misses.
Kicklighter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Swahn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Swahn looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter lands with a nice body punch.
Kicklighter misses with a low kick as Swahn jumps back.
Swahn takes one on the button.
Kicklighter throws a looping overhand right but Swahn ducks down to avoid it.
Swahn is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kicklighter throws out a powerful jab.
Kicklighter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swahn moves away.
Swahn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kicklighter misses with an uppercut. Swahn saw that one coming.
It looked like Swahn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kicklighter digs a good body shot into Swahn's ribs.
Swahn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swahn swings widly with a right hand
enabling Kicklighter to counter with a crisp jab.
Swahn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kicklighter.
A cross from Kicklighter lands.
Kicklighter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kicklighter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Swahn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kicklighter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Swahn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kicklighter misses with a hook
and Swahn counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kicklighter's knee momentarily.
Kicklighter throws a hook but Swahn avoids it easily.
Swahn throwing a counter right hand but Kicklighter manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinicius Kicklighter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vinicius Kicklighter'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.
Kicklighter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kicklighter jabs at Swahn's body.
Kicklighter misses with a straight left.
Swahn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kicklighter throws a jab when Swahn was well out of range.
Swahn throwing a counter right hand but Kicklighter manages to avoid it.
Swahn walks into a straight right hand from Kicklighter.
Swahn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kicklighter.
Vinicius Kicklighter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kicklighter's jab looks to have found its range, popping Swahn under the eye.
Swahn defending well as Kicklighter loads up on a big left hand.
Swahn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Swahn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kicklighter to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kicklighter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swahn manages to avoid it.
Kicklighter misses with an uppercut. Swahn saw that one coming.
Kicklighter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Swahn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Swahn slips a jab from Kicklighter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kicklighter misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Swahn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kicklighter throws a wild body kick that Swahn sees coming a mile off.
Kicklighter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Swahn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kicklighter scores with a nice head shot.
Kicklighter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Swahn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kicklighter clobbers Swahn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Swahn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kicklighter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Swahn in his tracks.
Kicklighter swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Swahn.
Swahn avoids the body shot from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter throws an off balance right hand
and Swahn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kicklighter throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kicklighter with a hook.
Kicklighter scores with a nice right hand.
Kicklighter throws a lazy uppercut
and Swahn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kicklighter looks to land a right hand but Swahn moved out of range.
Kicklighter lands a really nice looking cross but Swahn seems unphased.
Vinicius Kicklighter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kicklighter misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Swahn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kicklighter throws a big shot that misses.
Swahn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kicklighter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from Kicklighter misses.
Good shot there by Kicklighter.
Swahn moves away from the strike by Kicklighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kicklighter wants to slow Swahn down by chopping away at his legs.
It looked like Swahn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Swahn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Swahn slips under a jab.
Kicklighter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kicklighter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Swahn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kicklighter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kicklighter connects with a body shot that sends Swahn's belly button to the back.
Kicklighter throws a hook to the side of Swahn's head but Swahn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kicklighter throws a lazy uppercut
and Swahn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Swahn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Swahn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kicklighter misses the jab.
Kicklighter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kicklighter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Swahn.
It appears Swahn was looking to counter with a kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swahn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kicklighter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kicklighter misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Swahn misses the target.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Swahn might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Swahn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kicklighter cracks Swahn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Swahn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A nice leg kick from Kicklighter, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kicklighter misses the jab.
Kicklighter misses with a straight left.
Swahn throwing a counter right hand but Kicklighter manages to avoid it.
Swahn avoids a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kicklighter misses the target.
Swahn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kicklighter looks to land a left hand but Swahn moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Swahn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kicklighter.
Swahn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kicklighter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinicius Kicklighter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vinicius Kicklighter's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Kicklighter misses with a lunging right hand
and Swahn counters with a stiff right hand.
Kicklighter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Swahn counters with a nice uppercut.
That has opened up Vinicius Kicklighter's cut even more.
Kicklighter lands with a hook. Swahn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kicklighter scores with a sloppy right hand. Swahn should have avoided that one.
A punch lands to the side of Swahn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kicklighter swings for the body but Swahn moves out of range.
Swahn tried to counter with a leg kick but Kicklighter avoided it.
Kicklighter lands a nice hook to Swahn's body. Swahn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Swahn slips a jab from Kicklighter.
Swahn thinks about countering with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Kicklighter catches Swahn right on the button with a cross.
Swahn ducks under a wild hook from Kicklighter.
Swahn blocks a jab.
Swahn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Swahn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kicklighter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Swahn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kicklighter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kicklighter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Swahn blocks a jab.
Swahn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kicklighter.
Swahn throwing a counter right hand but Kicklighter manages to avoid it.
Swahn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kicklighter swings widly with a right hand
and Swahn counters with a leg kick.
Swahn thuds his right hand into Kicklighter's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kicklighter missing with a left hand there. Swahn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Swahn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kicklighter darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Oke Swahn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Swahn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice uppercut there from Kicklighter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swahn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kicklighter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kicklighter missing with a left hand there. Swahn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good standup being displayed there by Kicklighter as he connects with a hook.
Kicklighter throws a lazy uppercut
and Swahn counters with a nice uppercut.
The cut above Vinicius Kicklighter's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kicklighter misses with a low kick.
Kicklighter looks to land a left hand but Swahn moved out of range nicely.
Swahn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Swahn walks into a stiff left hand from Kicklighter.
Nice defenses there by Swahn.
Kicklighter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Swahn in his tracks.
Kicklighter feints and then cracks Swahn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Swahn down.
Swahn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Swahn.
Swahn is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swahn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Swahn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kicklighter.
Swahn misses with a head kick.
Swahn walks into a jab.
Kicklighter missing with a left hand there. Swahn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Swahn misses the target.
Swahn slips a straight right by Kicklighter.
A little feinted left hand from Swahn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Some bone on bone action there as Swahn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Swahn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kicklighter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Swahn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kicklighter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Swahn.
Kicklighter lands with an overhand left.
A jab lands there for Kicklighter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swahn misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kicklighter. Swahn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kicklighter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Swahn's hands.
Kicklighter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Swahn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kicklighter missing with a left hand there. Swahn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Swahn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Swahn to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kicklighter throws out a loose jab but Swahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swahn half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kicklighter missing with a left hand there. Swahn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Swahn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Swahn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Swahn slips under a jab from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Swahn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinicius Kicklighter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kicklighter has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 26:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 26:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinicius Kicklighter!
A very excited looking Vinicius Kicklighter 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Rock Romero (ranked 556 p4p, 791 weight class) and Marcus Hansen (ranked 76 p4p, 109 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hansen's choice of entrance music: Black Sabbath - Iron Man. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rock Romero !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcus Hansen!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hansen moves out of range as Romero strikes.
Hansen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hansen scores with a jab to the head.
Hansen sizes up Romero with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Romero misses with a straight left.
Hansen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hansen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Romero pinned against the cage. Romero gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Romero is looking to counter punch.
Romero looks to throw the jab but Hansen is out of range.
Hansen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Romero is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hansen misses with a hook.
Romero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Romero throws a jab but it's blocked by Hansen.
Romero blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Romero misses with a looping left.
Romero scores with the left hand. Hansen knows he should have avoided that one.
We've been told by Romero 's head coaches at Finch Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hansen feints and as Romero raises his hands in defense, Hansen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hansen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hansen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hansen throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen being controlled here momentarily.
Hansen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hansen throwing strikes from guard but Romero blocks nicely.
Romero preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Romero utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hansen looking to pass the guard.
Hansen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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.
Hansen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Romero is keeping the position for now.
Romero working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hansen.
Hansen throws a big elbow that misses.
Hansen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hansen with a nice head shot there.
Romero pulls Hansen in to control the position.
Hansen throws an elbow that misses. Romero uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hansen's guard. Nice move by Romero !
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hansen is on top in guard.
Hansen is looking to work some ground and pound but Romero has wrist control.
Hansen throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen throwing strikes but missing.
Hansen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Romero works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hansen is looking to work some ground and pound but Romero has wrist control.
Hansen throws a strike but Romero rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hansen looking to control.
Hansen keeping moving, preventing Romero from controlling successfully.
Hansen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Romero controls the pace.
Romero passes into half guard.
Hansen regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romero 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansen looking to control.
Romero sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Romero tries to free his leg and advance position but Hansen is retaining full guard.
Romero won't allow Hansen to sweep him here.
Romero is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Romero continues to stall.
Hansen 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.
Hansen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Romero controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Romero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hansen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcus Hansen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hansen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Romero at a distance.
Hansen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romero looks to throw the jab but Hansen is out of range.
Hansen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hansen ducks under a wild hook from Romero .
Hansen ducks under a wild hook from Romero .
Hansen slips a jab from Romero .
Romero misses with a looping left.
Rock Romero is winning the standup battle so far.
Hansen walks into a straight right hand from Romero .
A jab from Hansen finds it's way through Romero 's defenses.
Nice shot lands for Romero .
A jab from Romero misses.
Romero looks to land a right hand but Hansen moved out of range.
Hansen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hansen throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Romero on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Romero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hansen lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheers as Romero lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hansen doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romero .
Hansen thuds a left hand into Romero 's body.
Romero looks to land a left hand but Hansen moved out of range nicely.
Romero missing with a left hand there. Hansen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hansen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hansen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hansen stuns Romero with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hansen takes one on the button.
Romero is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Romero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hansen.
Romero misses with a looping left.
Decent striking displayed by Hansen there.
Romero bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hansen defending well as Romero loads up on a big left hand.
Hansen with the counter takedown but Romero avoids it easily.
Hansen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romero manages to avoid it.
Hansen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hansen defending well as Romero loads up on a big left hand.
Hansen with the counter takedown but Romero avoids it easily.
Romero scores with a one two! Hansen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rock Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Hansen misses.
Romero throws a series of punches but Hansen avoids them all with ease.
Hansen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hansen stuns Romero with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hansen tries to clinch but Romero is having none of it.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Hansen got wobbled bad by a big combination! Romero presses forward with punches and knees until Hansen stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Hansen closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rock Romero !
During a confident post fight interview, Rock Romero thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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