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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Garibaldi Jr (ranked 4994 p4p, 5225 weight class) and Ty Vanorden (ranked 477 p4p, 482 weight class). Vanorden has chosen HOLY WATER as his entrance music. Ty Vanorden will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Garibaldi Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ty Vanorden!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanorden scores with a body shot.
Garibaldi Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vanorden steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Vanorden connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Garibaldi Jr's hands.
 It looks like Michael Garibaldi Jr has been cut.
Vanorden punishes Garibaldi Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Garibaldi Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vanorden.
Garibaldi Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vanorden to score with a decent uppercut.
Ty Vanorden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vanorden lands with an overhand left.
Vanorden delivers a nice body kick.
Garibaldi Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garibaldi Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good shot there by Vanorden.
 Garibaldi Jr is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanorden lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Garibaldi Jr up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Vanorden from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Garibaldi Jr's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ty Vanorden!
An out of breath Ty Vanorden thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Saul Goodman (ranked 3937 p4p, 3200 weight class) and Omar Raharu (ranked 434 p4p, 390 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Saul Goodman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Omar Raharu!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raharu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Goodman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A big left from Goodman misses.
Raharu closes the distance and clinches.
Goodman swings wildly with an uppercut but Raharu uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goodman.
Goodman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Goodman swings wildly with an uppercut but Raharu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raharu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Goodman gets through Raharu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goodman.
Goodman gets through Raharu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Goodman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Goodman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raharu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raharu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goodman's elbow.
Raharu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raharu misses with a body punch.
Raharu misses with a punch on the inside.
Goodman blocking some punches.
Goodman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Goodman can't find room to land a body shot as Raharu controls the action.
Raharu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Raharu working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Raharu.
Raharu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman tries to break free but Raharu pushes him back against the cage.
I was talking to Goodman's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Raharu misses with the head strike.
Goodman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raharu struggles to land a body shot inside as Goodman controls his hands.
Goodman trying to control the position but instead, Raharu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Goodman into the cage.
Goodman working aggressively here.
Goodman misses with the head strike.
Raharu can't find room to land a body shot as Goodman controls the action.
Goodman blocks a body shot from Raharu.
Goodman takes a shot to the head.
Goodman tries to circle away but Raharu has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raharu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Raharu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Raharu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Raharu.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Goodman misses with a punch on the inside.
Goodman working aggressively here.
Raharu swings wildly with an uppercut but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goodman.
Raharu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
Goodman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Raharu lands with a left to the head.
Goodman swings wildly with an uppercut but Raharu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raharu misses with some punches.
Raharu misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raharu.
Goodman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goodman misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raharu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Raharu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raharu blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Raharu.
Nice body punch from Goodman - that landed with a thud.
Goodman tries a body shot but Raharu blocks it.
Goodman has a couple of punches blocked by Raharu.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raharu.
Goodman prevents a body shot from Raharu.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raharu.
A short left from Goodman.
Goodman has a couple of punches blocked by Raharu.
Raharu working aggressively here.
Goodman is working Raharu over against the cage.
Raharu misses with the head strike.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
Raharu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goodman's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raharu.
Raharu misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Raharu fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goodman swings wildly with an uppercut but Raharu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raharu tries to work over Goodman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raharu lands with a right to the head.
Raharu blocks an uppercut.
Goodman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raharu scores with a shoulder strike.
Raharu lands a right hand.
Raharu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raharu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raharu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raharu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman scores with a shot to the side of Raharu's head.
Raharu lands a body shot.
Raharu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Raharu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Goodman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Goodman working aggressively here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Raharu presses Goodman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Raharu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Raharu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Raharu tries to clinch but Goodman is having none of it.
Raharu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Goodman circles away quickly and effectively.
Goodman moves away from the strike by Raharu.
A little feinted left hand from Goodman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Goodman misses.
Raharu moves in looking to clinch but Goodman pushes him off.
Sloppy strikes from Raharu. Those never looked like landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goodman. Raharu does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Goodman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goodman takes a swing at Raharu's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raharu throws a shot from downtown. Goodman moves away and avoids it.
Raharu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raharu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Goodman blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Goodman.
Omar Raharu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Raharu as Goodman tries to tie him up.
Raharu throws a head punch that misses.
Raharu misses with a punch to the body.
Raharu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Goodman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Raharu has a couple of punches blocked by Goodman.
Raharu tries a body shot but Goodman blocks it.
Raharu lands with a right to the head.
Raharu misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman displaying some good clinch control by pressing Raharu up against the cage.
Raharu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raharu.
Raharu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Raharu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goodman is trying to break the clinch but Raharu is controlling him.
Raharu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goodman gets through Raharu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Goodman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Raharu scores with a punch to the head.
Goodman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Raharu.
Goodman misses with an uppercut. Raharu saw that one coming.
Raharu misses with an uppercut
enabling Goodman to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Raharu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Goodman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Goodman works the jab nicely.
Goodman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raharu was well out of range. Poor timing from Goodman.
Raharu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goodman misses with a body punch
and Raharu counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raharu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goodman's elbow.
Raharu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman is trying to break free.
Raharu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Raharu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goodman's elbow.
Raharu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raharu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Raharu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goodman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
Raharu digs a right hand into Goodman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Goodman's gas tank.
Raharu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Goodman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Raharu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raharu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raharu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Goodman lands with a left to the head.
Raharu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goodman prevents a body shot from Raharu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raharu throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Raharu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raharu misses with the head strike.
Raharu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Raharu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goodman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Goodman has Raharu pressed against the cage.
Goodman working aggressively here.
Raharu misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raharu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goodman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raharu has a couple of punches blocked by Goodman.
Raharu lands a nice shot to the body.
Goodman is trying to break the clinch but Raharu is controlling him.
Raharu misses with the head strike.
Raharu lands an uppercut.
Goodman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goodman misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Raharu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Raharu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Goodman misses the shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Raharu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A counter left hand to the body from Goodman misses its target.
Raharu lands the left hand.
Saul Goodman is winning the standup battle so far.
Goodman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raharu was well out of range. Poor timing from Goodman.
Raharu wants to counter the offense by Goodman and move into the clinch position.
Raharu throws a hook to the side of Goodman's head but Goodman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Goodman slips a straight right by Raharu.
Goodman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Raharu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raharu throws a series of punches but Goodman moves out of range.
Goodman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Goodman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Goodman with a nice cross.
Goodman looks to throw the jab but Raharu is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raharu slips under a jab from Goodman.
Raharu slips a straight right by Goodman.
Raharu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Goodman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Raharu tries to clinch but Goodman is having none of it.
Nice uppercut lands for Raharu. That snapped Goodman's head back.
Raharu looks to clinch
and Goodman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Goodman misses with a hook
and Raharu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Goodman connects with the punch.
A swing and a miss from Goodman.
Raharu throws a nice looking combination but Goodman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Goodman takes a swing at Raharu's ribcage but misses.
Raharu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Goodman misses with an uppercut. Raharu saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodman misses the jab.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Raharu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raharu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Raharu tries to counter with a clinch but Goodman shakes him off and moves away.
Raharu misses with a body punch
and Goodman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Raharu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goodman was well out of range. Poor timing from Raharu.
Saul Goodman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goodman throws out a powerful jab.
Goodman needs to keep his hands up - Raharu had a free shot at his head there.
A punch combination from Goodman misses.
Raharu scores with a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Goodman.
Raharu slips a jab from Goodman.
Raharu moves away from the strike by Goodman.
Raharu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Raharu wants to counter the offense by Goodman and move into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raharu swings for the body but Goodman moves out of range.
Raharu throws a body shot but no joy.
Raharu rushes Goodman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Raharu working aggressively here.
Goodman looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goodman.
Goodman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goodman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raharu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goodman is trying to push Raharu away but Raharu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Goodman working aggressively here.
Raharu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goodman's elbow.
Raharu misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Goodman.
Raharu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raharu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goodman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raharu blocks an uppercut.
Raharu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goodman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Raharus head.
Raharu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Goodman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raharu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saul Goodman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raharu throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Raharu.
Raharu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Omar Raharu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
Goodman prevents a body shot from Raharu.
Goodman misses with a punch on the inside.
Raharu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goodman misses with some punches.
Goodman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Goodman swings wildly with an uppercut but Raharu uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Goodman fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goodman.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saul Goodman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Raharu 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omar Raharu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomas Tetrev (ranked 3830 p4p, 3482 weight class) and Michael Holmes (ranked 523 p4p, 488 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tomas Tetrev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Holmes!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tetrev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tetrev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tetrev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tetrev throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
We've been hearing that Tetrev has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tetrev throwing shots but missing, from side control.
An elbow from Tetrev crashes against the mat.
Tetrev working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Holmes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Tetrev tries to get to full guard but Holmes has control of the leg.
Tetrev keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Tetrev is looking to control Holmes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tetrev avoid being mounted?
Holmes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tetrev keeping hold of Holmes's head, controlling as best he can.
Holmes is trying to control. Tetrev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tetrev is looking to control Holmes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tetrev avoid being mounted?
Tetrev is trying is best to control the position here.
Tetrev is looking for a sweep. Holmes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tetrev regains full guard. Nicely done.
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.
Tetrev working a defensive guard here.
Tetrev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tetrev looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Holmes puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Tetrev is positioning himself well to prevent Holmes advancing to mount.
Tetrev is looking for a sweep. Holmes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tetrev keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Tetrev is looking to improve his position.
Holmes not doing much here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Michael Holmes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tetrev misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tetrev is defended easily by Holmes.
Holmes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tetrev. That did some damage!
A nice leg kick from Holmes, right into the meat of the thigh.
Holmes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tetrev throws out the jab.
Holmes slaps away a takedown attempt from Tetrev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Holmes wants to clinch up but Tetrev keeps it at a distance.
Tetrev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Holmes can pounce on him.
Holmes moves forwards but Tetrev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes is looking to slow Tetrev down with leg kicks.
Tetrev misses the shot to the body.
Holmes defending well as Tetrev loads up on a big left hand.
Tetrev sets himself, and Holmes steps forward looking for the clinch! Tetrev avoids it this time.
Tetrev misses with an uppercut.
Tetrev looks to score with a jab to the body but Holmes is just out of range.
Holmes steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tetrev.
Holmes gets caught flat footed, as Tetrev shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holmes has momentary wrist control but Tetrev slips an elbow through the middle.
Holmes keeping moving, preventing Tetrev from controlling successfully.
Tetrev throwing strikes from guard but Holmes blocks nicely.
Tetrev throwing strikes from guard but Holmes blocks nicely.
Tetrev throws a big right hand that misses.
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 Tomas Tetrev will probably get the nod.
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.
Holmes lands a leg kick that knocks Tetrev off balance momentarily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tetrev.
The strikes coming from Tetrev are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sloppy strikes there by Tetrev.
Tomas Tetrev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tetrev lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Tetrev lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Tetrev cracks Holmes with a big right hand but Holmes just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Tetrev scoring with punches from side control.
Holmes taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tetrev postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Tetrev throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Tetrev throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Holmes works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Tetrev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tetrev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tetrev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tetrev lands a nice short elbow.
Holmes taking some punishment here, with Tetrev in his half guard.
Tetrev throwing shots but Holmes is blocking nicely.
Tetrev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tetrev 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.
Holmes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tetrev lands with a punch from half guard.
Tetrev winds up and cracks Holmes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tetrev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tetrev is nestled in close to Holmes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes tries to roll over but Tetrev keeps him under control.
Tetrev with the ground and pound but Holmes uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Holmes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tetrev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Holmes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tetrev lands a couple of elbows.
Tetrev throwing strikes from guard but Holmes blocks nicely.
Tetrev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Holmes's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tetrev cracks Holmes with a solid left hand.
Tetrev throws a sloppy strike and Holmes has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Tetrev is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Holmes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Holmes!
An out of breath Michael Holmes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Latka Gravas (ranked 3230 p4p, 3114 weight class) and Scooter Ham (ranked 392 p4p, 380 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Latka Gravas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scooter Ham!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gravas throws a leg kick
and Ham makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ham tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gravas thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ham if he has to take too many more of those.
Gravas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ham misses with the head strike.
I was talking to Gravas's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ham manages to break the clinch.
Gravas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ham stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gravas.
Gravas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ham.
Ham defending well as Gravas loads up on a big left hand.
Gravas slips a straight right by Ham.
Gravas slips under a jab.
Ham throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gravas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ham misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravas cracks Ham with an open hand slap.
Latka Gravas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gravas tries to clinch there but Ham circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ham! But no joy.
Gravas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ham displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gravas throws out the jab.
Ham looks to land a left hand but Gravas moved out of range nicely.
Gravas ducks under a wild hook from Ham.
Gravas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ham throws a nice head kick!
Ham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gravas misses with a hook. Ham ducked under it nicely.
Ham lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gravas gets a clinch.
Gravas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gravas tries to land a knee to the head but Ham blocks with his arms.
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!
Gravas throws a punch but it's blocked by Ham.
A short uppercut from Ham.
Gravas tries to work over Ham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gravas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ham misses the jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gravas.
Ham avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ham finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gravas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ham.
Gravas misses with a low kick as Ham jumps back.
The fighters circling - Ham throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gravas does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ham avoids the body shot from Gravas.
A little jabbing left from Ham on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ham needs to keep his hands up - Gravas had a free shot at his head there.
Gravas lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A low kick lands for Gravas.
Gravas tries to clinch but Ham is having none of it.
Good work by Ham as he checks the leg kick.
Ham counters with a body kick.
Ham slips under a jab.
Ham walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gravas.
Ham on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gravas. Gravas obviously looking to wear him down.
Ham will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Donk. Gravas catches Ham right on the button with a cross.
Gravas throws the left hand but Ham avoids the punch easily.
Gravas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ham jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gravas looks to land a body kick but Ham moved away.
Ham counters with a body kick.
Nice jab there from Ham.
Gravas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gravas wants to clinch
and Ham makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ham displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gravas throws out the jab.
Ham takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ham takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gravas throws out a leg kick but Ham moves out of range and Gravas only half commits.
Jab, jab by Gravas - just one landing.
Gravas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gravas with a hook.
Gravas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ham swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Latka Gravas dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Ham.
Gravas tests Ham's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ham takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gravas thumps Ham with a low kick.
Gravas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ham checks the leg kick.
Ham moves out of range as Gravas throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravas misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gravas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fighters circling - Gravas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ham chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gravas can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ham throws a leg kick but Gravas checks it.
Latka Gravas is winning the standup battle so far.
Gravas misses with a hook to the body
and Ham counters with a straight right hand.
Gravas throws a leg kick but Ham checks it.
Ham fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gravas checks it well.
A big left from Ham misses.
Gravas misses with a body shot
and Ham finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Gravas lands a leg kick that knocks Ham off balance momentarily.
Gravas misses with a body kick.
Ham moves out of range as Gravas throws a body kick.
Gravas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Ham was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gravas throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ham makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gravas really felt that one!
Ham throws a push kick but Gravas slaps the foot to one side.
Ham moves out of range of the leg kick from Gravas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ham lands a nice hook to Gravas's body. Gravas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ham takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ham throws a lazy right hand but Gravas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ham stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gravas.
Gravas tries to work over Ham's front leg with a kick but Ham checks it.
Gravas throws a low kick but Ham avoids it.
Ham 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.
Gravas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ham paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ham throws out a counter right but Gravas avoids it with no problem.
Gravas lands a jab to the nose.
Gravas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ham was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gravas tries to close the distance and clinch but Ham swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gravas blocks a leg kick.
Gravas fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ham just manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ham moves out of range of the leg kick from Gravas.
Gravas misses with a straight left.
Ham throws a body kick that misses.
Gravas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ham.
It seemed like Ham was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gravas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ham.
Gravas tries to clinch up but Ham circles away and keeps his distance.
That kick from Gravas tenderised Ham's leg. Ham is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gravas misses with the body kick
and Ham counters with a stiff right hand.
Gravas throws a hook but Ham blocks it.
Good exchange - Gravas coming out on top.
Gravas throws a leg kick but Ham moved away.
Ham throws a hook to the side of Gravas's head but Gravas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gravas misses with a body kick.
Ham avoids the body shot from Gravas.
Ham swats away the attempt to clinch by Gravas.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ham! But no joy.
Ham 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.
Ham connects with an inside leg kick.
Ham looks to throw the jab but Gravas is out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gravas!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ham's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ham swats away the attempt to clinch by Gravas.
Ham steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gravas.
Gravas moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHam.
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 Latka Gravas will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A nice inside leg kick there by Gravas. That's going to slow Ham down.
Gravas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gravas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ham takes one to the side of the head.
Gravas loads up on a big right hand but Ham slips the punch.
Ham cracks Gravas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ham throws a big shot that misses.
Gravas lands a leg kick that knocks Ham off balance momentarily.
Ham blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravas looks to throw a body kick
and Ham makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ham takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gravas lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ham has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ham and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ham throws out a counter right but Gravas avoids it with no problem.
Ham slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ham misses with a hook
and Gravas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gravas connects with an inside leg kick.
Gravas misses with a hook.
Ham 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.
Ham connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gravas tries to land a front kick but Ham steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ham with a jab.
Gravas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gravas throws out a leg kick but Ham moves out of range and Gravas only half commits.
Ham moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gravas looks for the body kick but Ham saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ham tried to score with a low kick but Gravas checks it.
Gravas tried to score with a low kick but Ham checks it.
Gravas moves out of range as Ham throws a body kick.
Gravas scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good exchange - Ham coming out on top.
Ham throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gravas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good work by Ham as he checks the leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gravas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Scooter Ham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gravas connects with a jab.
Gravas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ham checks it well.
Gravas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ham can do to turn this around?
Ham pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gravas scores with the left hand. Ham knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gravas takes one to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Gravas.
Gravas throws a leg kick
and Ham counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to the body from Gravas misses
and Ham counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking Gravas out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! Ham is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Scooter Ham!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kai Leilua (ranked 3350 p4p, 3017 weight class) and Paolo Mazzolari (ranked 421 p4p, 377 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kai Leilua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Paolo Mazzolari!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leilua misses with a two punch combination.
Mazzolari misses with a hook
and Leilua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leilua looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mazzolari lands with a shot to the body.
Mazzolari jabs Leilua to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Leilua scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mazzolari with a jab.
A big left from Leilua misses.
A left and a right from Mazzolari both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Kai Leilua has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mazzolari throws a body shot but no joy.
Mazzolari throws a right hand that Leilua ducks under and follows up with a left that Leilua also avoids with ease.
Leilua cracks Mazzolari with a good jab.
Leilua blocks a jab.
Leilua avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leilua displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Leilua misses with a hook
and Leilua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leilua lands a glancing blow to the side of Mazzolari's head.
Mazzolari throws an overhand right that lands on Leilua's shoulder, as Leilua tries to avoid the shot.
Mazzolari throws an off balance right hand
and Leilua counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leilua scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mazzolari digs a good body shot into Leilua's ribs.
Mazzolari avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mazzolari waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leilua.
Leilua throws a combination that misses
enabling Mazzolari to counter with a crisp jab.
Mazzolari wants to clinch up but Leilua keeps it at a distance.
Mazzolari throws out a loose jab but Leilua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mazzolari gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Leilua.
Leilua uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mazzolari.
Mazzolari jabs Leilua right on the nose. Leilua blinks but takes it well.
Leilua works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Leilua connects with a single shot there.
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!
Leilua ducks under a wild hook from Mazzolari.
Leilua is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Leilua scores with a decent looking hook.
Mazzolari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leilua.
Leilua moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leilua lands a nice looking body shot.
Leilua throws a hook to the side of Mazzolari's head but Mazzolari sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leilua slips under a jab from Mazzolari.
Leilua seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Leilua thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leilua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Leilua.
A slow jab from Leilua misses its intended target.
Mazzolari swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mazzolari throws a body punch but Leilua moves out of range.
Leilua looks for the body kick but Mazzolari saw that one coming.
Mazzolari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leilua throws a combination that misses
and Mazzolari counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leilua is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Leilua lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mazzolari will feel that in the morning.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mazzolari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mazzolari walks into a left hand.
Leilua misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leilua throws a lazy uppercut
and Mazzolari cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Leilua misses.
Mazzolari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leilua was well out of range. Poor timing from Mazzolari.
Leilua is looking to counter punch.
Leilua throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mazzolari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leilua was well out of range. Poor timing from Mazzolari.
Leilua misses with an uppercut. Mazzolari saw that one coming.
Mazzolari bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mazzolari throws a jab but it's blocked by Leilua.
Leilua appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Leilua rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mazzolari moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mazzolari throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mazzolari lands with an uppercut that bounces Leilua off the cage and back into range.
Mazzolari misses with a hook.
A cross from Mazzolari lands.
Mazzolari misses the jab.
Leilua darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mazzolari throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mazzolari misses with a jab, cross combination.
Leilua is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazzolari drives through and clinches with Leilua against the cage.
A hook to the body from Mazzolari.
Mazzolari throws a punch but it's blocked by Leilua.
Mazzolari doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mazzolari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mazzolari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mazzolari lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mazzolari tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leilua's elbow.
Mazzolari misses with some punches.
Mazzolari goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mazzolari working aggressively here.
Mazzolari misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Mazzolari.
Mazzolari goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leilua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in the clinch, Leilua scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mazzolari lands a nice uppercut.
Mazzolari blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Mazzolari as the two fighters clinch.
Mazzolari misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paolo Mazzolari will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kai Leilua's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mazzolari throws a hook but Leilua blocks it.
Kai Leilua is winning the standup battle so far.
Mazzolari throws a right hand that misses
and Leilua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mazzolari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leilua manages to avoid it.
Leilua was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mazzolari gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mazzolari tries to clinch but Leilua is having none of it.
Mazzolari steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leilua.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mazzolari 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.
Mazzolari misses the shot to the body.
Leilua seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Leilua lands with an overhand left.
Leilua misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mazzolari appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mazzolari takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Leilua will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mazzolari slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Leilua throws a shot to the body.
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!
Mazzolari throws a looping overhand right but Leilua ducks down to avoid it.
Leilua was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Leilua's corner calls for a 1-2. Leilua obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Leilua punishes Mazzolari's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leilua misses with a looping left.
Leilua throws a combination that misses
and Leilua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leilua misses with an uppercut.
Mazzolari throws a big shot that misses.
Leilua catches Mazzolari with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Leilua doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mazzolari throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leilua sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Mazzolari.
Mazzolari dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mazzolari throws a body shot but no joy.
Mazzolari jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leilua scores with a jab to the head.
Leilua is looking to land body kicks.
Leilua throws a looping overhand right but Mazzolari ducks down to avoid it.
Leilua tests Mazzolari's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leilua defending well as Mazzolari loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazzolari avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leilua takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mazzolari moves into the clinch.
Mazzolari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mazzolari throws a head punch that misses.
Leilua looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Leilua misses with a punch to the body.
Mazzolari tries a body shot but Leilua blocks it.
Mazzolari working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mazzolari tries a body shot but Leilua blocks it.
Mazzolari has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mazzolari scores with a shot to the side of Leilua's head.
Leilua misses with some punches.
Leilua escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mazzolari has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mazzolari fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mazzolari throws a lazy right hand but Leilua sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leilua displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Leilua defending well as Mazzolari loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Leilua on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leilua moves into range and connects with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Mazzolari misses the target.
Leilua jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mazzolari takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A telegraphed right hand from Mazzolari misses the target.
Leilua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leilua tests Mazzolari's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leilua swings for the body but Mazzolari moves out of range.
Leilua dodges the punch combination from Mazzolari.
Leilua was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mazzolari works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mazzolari slips a jab and a cross from Leilua.
A left and a right from Leilua both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazzolari looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A slow jab from Mazzolari misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Leilua finds it's target.
Leilua uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Leilua sizes up Mazzolari with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Leilua ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Leilua swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mazzolari lands with a good body shot.
Mazzolari gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Leilua doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mazzolari is looking to clinch.
Mazzolari is looking to clinch but Leilua is avoiding it.
Jab by Mazzolari.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leilua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mazzolari ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mazzolari throws a hook but Leilua blocks it.
Mazzolari takes a swing at Leilua's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Leilua dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kai Leilua'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!
Leilua misses with a left hand
and Mazzolari counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leilua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leilua looks to land a combination but Mazzolari avoids it well.
A big right from Mazzolari misses.
Leilua misses with the combination.
Leilua slips a jab from Mazzolari.
Leilua misses with a series of wild punches.
Mazzolari misses with a body shot.
Leilua appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mazzolari closes the distance but Leilua moves to the side
and Leilua counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzolari forces Leilua back against the cage and clinches.
Leilua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mazzolari has a couple of punches blocked by Leilua.
Leilua swings wildly with an uppercut but Mazzolari uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mazzolari lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Leilua scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mazzolari.
Mazzolari lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Leilua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leilua lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mazzolari backwards.
Mazzolari throws a punch but it's blocked by Leilua.
Leilua misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Leilua.
Mazzolari lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leilua backwards.
Leilua throws a punch but it's blocked by Mazzolari.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mazzolari.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leilua.
Mazzolari lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mazzolari swings wildly with an uppercut but Leilua uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Leilua.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leilua misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mazzolari fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leilua working aggressively here.
Leilua swings wildly with an uppercut but Mazzolari uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mazzolari misses with the head strike.
Mazzolari throws a punch but it's blocked by Leilua.
Leilua escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leilua moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mazzolari misses with a looping left.
Mazzolari takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mazzolari misses with a lunging right hand
and Leilua counters with a nice uppercut.
Leilua misses with a kick to the body.
Mazzolari ducks under a wild hook from Leilua.
Mazzolari uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leilua.
A telegraphed right hand from Mazzolari misses the target.
Leilua bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Leilua displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mazzolari throws out the jab.
Mazzolari avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazzolari misses with a left hand
and Leilua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leilua clobbers Mazzolari with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Leilua moves away from the strike by Mazzolari.
Leilua fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Leilua slips a jab from Mazzolari.
Mazzolari looks to land a left hand but Leilua moved out of range nicely.
Mazzolari keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leilua.
Mazzolari lands a nice shot to the body.
Leilua is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mazzolari moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Leilua.
Leilua lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mazzolari circles away quickly and effectively.
Mazzolari cracks Leilua with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leilua misses with the combination.
Leilua connects with the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leilua connects with a body shot.
Mazzolari is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Leilua.
Leilua looks to land a right hand but Mazzolari moved out of range.
Mazzolari throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leilua sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mazzolari scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Leilua doesn't seem bothered though.
Mazzolari works Leilua's body with a nice hook.
Mazzolari throws a lazy right hand but Leilua sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leilua takes a swing at Mazzolari's ribcage but misses.
Mazzolari waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leilua.
Leilua throws a good cross that connects.
Mazzolari slips under a jab from Leilua.
Mazzolari misses with a hook.
Leilua throws a big counter combination but Mazzolari scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mazzolari looks to throw the jab but Leilua is out of range.
Leilua displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mazzolari throws out the jab.
Mazzolari scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kai Leilua showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Leilua 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Leilua!
After winning the bout, Kai Leilua thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akio Kurosaki (ranked 1894 p4p, 3475 weight class) and Joshua Whitlock (ranked 89 p4p, 140 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Akio Kurosaki has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Akio Kurosaki seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akio Kurosaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joshua Whitlock!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Whitlock misses with a straight right.
Kurosaki fires out a quick counter leg kick but Whitlock just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurosaki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Whitlock. Whitlock obviously looking to wear him down.
Kurosaki fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Whitlock checks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurosaki throws a body kick that misses.
Whitlock was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've been told by Kurosaki's head coaches at White Eagle that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A low kick from Whitlock misses
and Kurosaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Whitlock checks a low kick from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitlock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kurosaki misses with a low kick as Whitlock jumps back.
Whitlock misses with a low kick.
Kurosaki thinks about countering with a body kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kurosaki connects with a looping right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akio Kurosaki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kurosaki has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 10:9
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 10:9
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akio Kurosaki!
A relieved looking Akio Kurosaki thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm King (ranked 3688 p4p, 3991 weight class) and Jana Iii Sobieskiego (ranked 149 p4p, 161 weight class). King comes to the cage accompanied by YoungBoy Never Broke Again – White Teeth. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Malcolm King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jana Iii Sobieskiego!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobieskiego takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sobieskiego has closed the distance and engaged King in a clinch.
Sobieskiego misses with a punch to the body.
King misses with a punch to the body.
Sobieskiego can't break the clinch.
King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
King closes the distance and clinches.
King pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
King has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gumburcules Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Sobieskiego gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sobieskiego prevents a body shot from King.
Sobieskiego's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sobieskiego blocks a head kick by King.
Sobieskiego throws a sloppy head kick
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sobieskiego with a nice cross.
King tries to clinch up.
Sobieskiego tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sobieskiego misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from King.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sobieskiego pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King keeps the fight on the outside.
King lands with a good body shot.
Sobieskiego tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King rushes Sobieskiego and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Sobieskiego's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sobieskiego prevents a body shot from King.
King misses with some punches.
Sobieskiego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sobieskiego tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. King manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
King takes the fight into the clinch.
King lands with a short head shot on the inside.
King tries to break the clinch but Sobieskiego is controlling the position.
Sobieskiego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sobieskiego manages to break the clinch.
King closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King misses with a punch to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from King.
King is leaning against Sobieskiego and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
King's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sobieskiego looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right-left combo lands from King.
Sobieskiego tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sobieskiego moves into the clinch.
King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick from Sobieskiego lands but King takes it in his stride.
King has managed to clinch.
King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sobieskiego slips a jab and a cross from King.
Sobieskiego misses with a straight right.
Sobieskiego avoids the head kick by King.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sobieskiego.
King is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sobieskiego.
King throws a series of punches but Sobieskiego avoids them all with ease.
King has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King misses with some punches.
Sobieskiego pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King forces Sobieskiego back against the cage and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sobieskiego breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sobieskiego closes the distance and pushes King back into the cage.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Sobieskiego controls the action.
Sobieskiego escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
King gets a clinch.
Sobieskiego lands a body shot.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sobieskiego tries to break free but King pushes him back against the cage.
Sobieskiego has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. King seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sobieskiego can turn it around.
King has had enough of the clinch but Sobieskiego keeps him there for the moment.
Sobieskiego blocks a body shot from King.
King keeps control of Sobieskiego as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Sobieskiego moves out of range easily.
Sobieskiego misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sobieskiego tries to clinch there but King circles away.
King moves in looking to clinch but Sobieskiego pushes him off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sobieskiego swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by King.
Sobieskiego tries to close the distance and clinch but King swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
King keeps the fight on the outside.
Sobieskiego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sobieskiego throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
Sobieskiego misses with a body shot.
Sobieskiego throws a head kick that misses.
King clinches up with Sobieskiego and pushes him back against the cage.
Sobieskiego breaks the clinch.
Sobieskiego throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
King throws a head kick but Sobieskiego moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As King backs off Sobieskiego throws a huge counter combo but King manages to avoid it all.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm King dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sobieskiego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Sobieskiego does a little dance to reset his feet.
King cracks Sobieskiego with a right hand to the side of the head.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
King moves into the clinch successfully.
King tries to break free but Sobieskiego pushes him back against the cage.
King scores with an uppercut up the middle.
King lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sobieskiego or not.
Sobieskiego is trying to force a seperation but King has the dominant position.
King manages to break the clinch.
Malcolm King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from King on the inside.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from King.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Sobieskiego controls his hands.
Sobieskiego manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobieskiego moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
King misses with a wild combination.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sobieskiego tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sobieskiego cracks a nice hook into King's ribs.
Sobieskiego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sobieskiego can do to turn this around?
King takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sobieskiego rushes King and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
King's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
King has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
King breaks from the clinch.
Sobieskiego is looking to clinch.
Sobieskiego tries to clinch there but King circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King throws a combination that misses
and Sobieskiego counters with a big head kick but King shrugs it off.
Sobieskiego clinches with his opponent.
King working aggressively here.
King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobieskiego avoids the head kick by King.
Sloppy strikes from Sobieskiego. Those never looked like landing.
Sobieskiego lands a glancing blow to the side of King's head.
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
King lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sobieskiego pushes King up against the cage in a clinch.
King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sobieskiego throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
Sobieskiego tries to close the distance and clinch up but King swats him away and circles back towards the center.
King is looking to counter the offense by Sobieskiego and move into the clinch.
A big left from Sobieskiego misses.
A head kick misses from Sobieskiego.
Malcolm King is winning the standup battle so far.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sobieskiego swats him away and circles back towards the center.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King avoids the head kick by Sobieskiego.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sobieskiego paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sobieskiego tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
King throws a head kick that Sobieskiego semi-blocks.
Sobieskiego throws a big shot that misses.
King lands with a slapping head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobieskiego fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sobieskiego misses with a head kick.
Sobieskiego throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
King displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
King works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
King drives through and clinches with Sobieskiego against the cage.
King blocking some punches.
Sobieskiego escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
King scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
King connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sobieskiego blocks a head kick by King.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sobieskiego fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with King, pushing him back against the cage.
King lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Malcolm King has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sobieskiego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King backwards.
King's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sobieskiego throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
Sobieskiego fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with King, pushing him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from King.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King lands a nice shot to the body.
Sobieskiego throws a head punch that misses.
Sobieskiego manages to break the clinch.
King swinging wildly here.
King misses with a head kick.
Sobieskiego has King up against the cage in a clinch.
Sobieskiego scores with a nice hook to the head.
King manages to break the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sobieskiego breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sobieskiego closes the distance and pushes King back into the cage.
King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from King.
And Sobieskiego tries to counter it with a takedown but King pushes his down on his head and steps out.
King throws a right hand that Sobieskiego ducks under and follows up with a left that Sobieskiego also avoids with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm King dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Sobieskiego is looking to clinch.
King is looking to clinch but Sobieskiego is avoiding it.
It seemed like Sobieskiego was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
King tries to keep at a distance but Sobieskiego has taken the fight into the clinch.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sobieskiego breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sobieskiego tests King's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sobieskiego misses with a jab, cross combination.
King appears to be looking for a big counter.
King blocks a jab.
Sobieskiego scores with a body shot.
King tries to clinch but Sobieskiego is having none of it.
King tests Sobieskiego's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sobieskiego tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. King manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobieskiego closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from King.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King prevents Sobieskiego from breaking the clinch.
Sobieskiego blocking some punches.
King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobieskiego tries to break free but King pushes him back against the cage.
Sobieskiego has had enough of the clinch but King keeps him there for the moment.
Sobieskiego misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Sobieskiego as the two fighters clinch.
King has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sobieskiego is trying to push King away but King has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
King pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sobieskiego misses the jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
King pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sobieskiego throws a head kick that misses.
King went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sobieskiego blocks a head kick by King.
King misses with a hook. Sobieskiego ducked under it nicely.
King wants to clinch.
Sobieskiego wants to counter the offense by King and move into the clinch position.
King gets a clinch.
Jana Iii Sobieskiego has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobieskiego misses with a short punch on the inside.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Sobieskiego controls his hands.
Sobieskiego lands a nice uppercut.
King breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sobieskiego wants to clinch.
Sobieskiego drives through and clinches with King against the cage.
King's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King misses with a two punch combination.
Sobieskiego misses with a wild body shot.
Sobieskiego avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sobieskiego eats them both and turns towards King to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
King throws a right hand that Sobieskiego ducks under and follows up with a left that Sobieskiego also avoids with ease.
Sobieskiego needs to keep his hands up - King had a free shot at his head there.
Sobieskiego pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A combination from Sobieskiego does no damage.
Sobieskiego lands a high kick!
Sobieskiego throws a head kick that misses.
King moves in looking to clinch but Sobieskiego pushes him off.
Sobieskiego looks to clinch
and King counters with a nice body shot.
King misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sobieskiego unleashes a big counter combination but King bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
King misses with a head kick.
Sobieskiego fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with King, pushing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Sobieskiego.
King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King tries to clinch but Sobieskiego moves out of range.
King cracks Sobieskiego with an open hand slap.
Sobieskiego with a nice cross.
King tries to close the distance and clinch but Sobieskiego swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobieskiego throws a head kick that misses.
Sobieskiego swats away the attempt to clinch by King.
King throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sobieskiego.
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sobieskiego will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sobieskiego looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
King tries to close the distance and clinch but Sobieskiego swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sobieskiego keeps the fight on the outside.
King tries to clinch but Sobieskiego is having none of it.
Sobieskiego swinging wildly here.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
King is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sobieskiego.
King stalks Sobieskiego and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sobieskiego's face. Sobieskiego staggers backwards, shaken.
Danga de danga de dang - King scores with a four punch combination!
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 Malcolm King.
Well King has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malcolm King!
A victorious Malcolm King thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jesse-James Hopson (ranked 1353 p4p, 2864 weight class) and Jaimie Christ (ranked 92 p4p, 178 weight class). Hopson comes to the cage accompanied by Home among the gumtrees.. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jesse-James Hopson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaimie Christ!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christ fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Christ shoots in but no luck this time.
Christ has a takedown stuffed.
Jesse-James Hopson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaimie Christ.
Christ defending well as Hopson loads up on a big left hand.
Hopson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Christ ducks under a wild hook from Hopson.
A punch lands to the side of Christ 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Christ moves out of range as Hopson strikes.
Hopson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hopson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Christ uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hopson.
Christ is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hopson cracks Christ with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hopson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hopson throws a big shot that misses.
Christ is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hopson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Christ sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Christ fails with the takedown.
Christ's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hopson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Christ scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopson misses with a hook. Christ ducked under it nicely.
Hopson cracks Christ with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hopson swings widly with a right hand
and Christ counters with a shoot takedown. Hopson fights it but they end up in guard.
Christ drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hopson dives on top into guard.
Hopson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hopson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Christ looking for a sweep. Not yet Christ, not yet.
Hopson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hopson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Christ has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hopson has managed to get both his arms back between Christ's legs - danger averted.
Hopson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hopson wants to pass the guard but Christ is keeping the position.
Hopson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christ controls Hopson momentarily but Hopson frees himself.
Hopson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hopson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hopson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hopson looking to pass the guard.
Hopson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Christ is looking for a triangle but Hopson pushes his legs off easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hopson slips nicely into half guard.
Hopson is controlling the pace.
Christ is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hopson pulls his head out easily.
Christ looking for submissions off his back.
Hopson not doing much here.
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.
Christ trying to hold on to Hopson's head to control him but Hopson postures up.
Christ slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hopson is stalling in the full guard.
Christ throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hopson 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.
Hopson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Christ looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse-James Hopson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Christ tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hopson defends well and Christ ends up having to push Hopson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hopson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Christ ducks under a wild hook from Hopson.
Hopson slaps away a takedown attempt from Christ, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hopson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Christ can do to turn this around?
Hopson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Christ.
A telegraphed right hand from Hopson misses the target.
Christ drops his hands momentarily and Hopson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab from Hopson misses.
Christ shoots in looking for a takedown but Hopson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Christ's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jesse-James Hopson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaimie Christ.
Christ shoots in but no luck this time.
Hopson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Christ takes one to the chin there.
Jaimie Christ is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Hopson misses.
Hopson misses the jab.
Christ feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ shoots in looking for a takedown but Hopson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Christ's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Christ walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Christ staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Hopson.
A slow jab from Hopson misses its intended target.
Jesse-James Hopson is winning the standup battle so far.
Hopson scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopson throws a hook but Christ blocks it.
Christ staying out of range there.
Hopson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hopson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big left from Hopson misses.
Hopson cracks Christ with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hopson, as that shot connected.
A slow jab from Hopson misses its intended target.
Christ tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hopson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Christ fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Christ avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Christ shoots for a takedown but Hopson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hopson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hopson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christ has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hopson is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christ actively working from the bottom here.
Christ is looking to improve his position.
Hopson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Christ with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Christ tries to get to full guard but Hopson has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christ keeps trying to improve his position.
Jesse-James Hopson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hopson not doing much here.
Hopson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hopson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopson controlling from the full mount.
The referee warns Christ that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Christ is trying desperately to improve position.
Hopson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hopson unloading with bombs!
Christ slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Christ wants to improve his position but Hopson is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christ wants to improve his position but Hopson is controlling well.
Hopson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Christ!
Christ tries to hold on but Hopson pushes him away.
Christ tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hopson controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse-James Hopson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Hopson throws the left hand but Christ avoids the punch easily.
Hopson misses the jab.
Christ steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hopson.
Christ shoots in looking for a takedown but Hopson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Christ's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Christ changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hopson tries to avoid it but Christ manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hopson to the ground. Hopson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Christ shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hopson as he avoids it easily.
Jesse-James Hopson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaimie Christ.
Hopson lands with a hook. Christ tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Christ walks into a stiff left hand from Hopson.
Hopson looks to land a left hand but Christ moved out of range nicely.
Christ changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hopson throws out a powerful jab.
Hopson throws a hook but Christ blocks it.
Hopson throws a lazy right hand but Christ sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopson misses with a looping right.
Christ drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hopson defends it well.
Hopson throws a jab when Christ was well out of range.
Hopson looks to land a right hand but Christ moved out of range.
Jesse-James Hopson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christ defending well as Hopson loads up on a big left hand.
Hopson throws a looping overhand right but Christ ducks down to avoid it.
Christ drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hopson defends it well.
Hopson thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopson misses with an uppercut. Christ saw that one coming.
A big left from Hopson misses.
Christ closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hopson circles away.
Hopson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Christ drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hopson misses with a looping left.
Christ with the counter takedown but Hopson avoids it easily.
Hopson misses with an uppercut.
Hopson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Christ tries to counter it with a takedown but Hopson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Christ ducks under a wild hook from Hopson.
Nice defenses there by Christ.
Christ feints the counter takedown.
Christ shoots in for a takedown but Hopson shows good takedown defense.
Christ shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Christ ducks under a wild hook from Hopson.
Hopson with a hook.
Hopson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hopson lands with a cross.
Hopson misses with a hook. Christ ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christ takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopson throws an overhand right that lands on Christ's shoulder, as Christ tries to avoid the shot.
Christ dives in for a single leg takedown but Hopson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Christ avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hopson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hopson throws a hook but Christ avoids it easily.
Christ keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hopson.
Christ with the counter takedown but Hopson avoids it easily.
Christ has a takedown stuffed.
Christ takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Christ shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hopson sprawls well. Hopson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Christ gets slowly back to his feet.
Christ blocks a jab.
Christ is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hopson throws a shot from downtown. Christ moves away and avoids it.
Hopson throws a jab but it's blocked by Christ.
Hopson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Christ steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hopson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopson throws a shot from downtown. Christ moves away and avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Christ looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hopson misses with a looping left.
Hopson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Christ looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Christ wants to pass the guard but Hopson is keeping the position.
Christ trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christ preventing the sweep.
Hopson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hopson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christ looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Hopson seems content to control.
Christ is trying to maintain the position but Hopson is very close to passing his half guard.
Hopson is controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse-James Hopson clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hopson cracks Christ with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big right from Hopson misses.
And Christ tries to counter it with a takedown but Hopson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice takedown defense from Hopson. No joy for Christ on that attempt.
Christ scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hopson can't do much from the bottom here.
Christ goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hopson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Christ's guard! Nice work there by Hopson!
Hopson is in close to Christ's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hopson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Christ is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hopson defends well.
Hopson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hopson defends well.
Hopson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Christ looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hopson is one step ahead there.
Christ can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hopson controls the pace.
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.
Christ working for submissions but it's allowed Hopson to get to half guard.
Christ has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hopson is working away from the top position though.
Hopson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hopson 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.
Hopson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hopson is taking a breather. Christ says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Christ trying to control but Hopson postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Hopson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hopson continues to stall.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hopson throws a hook to the side of Christ's head but Christ sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christ changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hopson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hopson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Christ's best efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christ is looking to advance position but Hopson won't allow it.
Hopson is pressing down on Christ's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Christ drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hopson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Christ has Hopson in his guard.
Christ had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hopson defends it easily.
Christ is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hopson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Christ looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse-James Hopson had his way with Jaimie Christ in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hopson lands with an overhand left.
Hopson scores with a nice right hand.
Christ slips a jab from Hopson.
Christ tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hopson lands a really nice looking cross but Christ seems unphased.
Christ walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Christ shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hopson as he avoids it easily.
Hopson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Christ uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hopson.
Hopson throws a jab but it's blocked by Christ.
Christ fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hopson throws the left hand but Christ avoids the punch easily.
Christ ducks under a wild hook from Hopson.
Christ moves out of range as Hopson strikes.
Christ 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!
Christ throws a nice looking combination but Hopson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hopson attempts a counter takedown but Christ avoids it well and moves away.
Christ misses with a takedown attempt - Hopson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jesse-James Hopson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaimie Christ.
Christ is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopson lands with an uppercut that bounces Christ off the cage and back into range.
Christ has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hopson throws a hook but Christ blocks it.
And Christ tries to counter it with a takedown but Hopson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Christ shoots in looking for a takedown but Hopson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Christ's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Christ uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hopson.
Hopson throws a big shot that misses.
Christ slips under a jab from Hopson.
Christ defending well as Hopson loads up on a big left hand.
Hopson throws out a loose jab but Christ uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopson throws an overhand right that lands on Christ's shoulder, as Christ tries to avoid the shot.
Christ feints the counter takedown.
Hopson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Christ feints the counter takedown.
Christ throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hopson's waist but Hopson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Christ off to one side.
Christ slips under a jab from Hopson.
Christ blocks a jab.
Hopson looks to throw the jab but Christ is out of range.
Christ misses with a series of wild punches.
Jaimie Christ has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jesse-James Hopson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christ throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hopson's waist but Hopson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Christ off to one side.
Hopson with a nice cross.
Christ dives in for a single leg takedown but Hopson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Christ takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Christ uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hopson.
Christ tries for a takedown but Hopson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Christ takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Christ has a takedown stuffed.
Hopson tries to counter with a takedown but Christ is quick to defend against it.
Christ slips under a jab.
Hopson misses with a straight left.
Hopson stuffs the takedown.
Christ uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hopson.
Hopson throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ walks into a jab.
Christ throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Christ on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Christ takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fighters circling - Hopson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hopson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hopson throws a looping overhand right but Christ ducks down to avoid it.
Christ misses with the combination.
Hopson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hopson scores with a jab. Christ acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hopson looks to land a left hand but Christ moved out of range nicely.
Christ tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hopson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Christ looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hopson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christ looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopson swats away the attempt to clinch by Christ.
Christ closes the distance and clinches up with Hopson, looking for a takedown. Christ pushes Hopson against the cage but Hopson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Christ throws a head kick but Hopson moves out of range.
Hopson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Christ.
Hopson throws a jab but it's blocked by Christ.
Hopson missing with a left hand there. Christ was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Hopson misses.
Hopson throws a jab but it's blocked by Christ.
Christ moves forwards but Hopson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hopson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hopson looks to throw the jab but Christ is out of range.
Hopson catches Christ with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse-James Hopson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hopson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:44
Judge William Peck scores the fight 50:44
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse-James Hopson!
Jesse-James Hopson retains his bantamweight title!
Jesse-James Hopson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cathal O Doherty (ranked 2236 p4p, 1399 weight class) and Eric Draven (ranked 98 p4p, 69 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cathal O Doherty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eric Draven!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Draven tries to land a body kick
and O Doherty counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draven uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Doherty.
Draven throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
O Doherty throwing a counter right hand but Draven manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Doherty does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Draven doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
O Doherty pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Draven was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Draven throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
O Doherty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Draven was well out of range. Poor timing from O Doherty.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Draven misses with a low kick as O Doherty jumps back.
O Doherty half committed to a counter leg kick.
O Doherty fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Draven has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
O Doherty takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Draven connects with a solid leg kick.
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 Cathal O Doherty.
Well O Doherty has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 10:9
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 10:9
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cathal O Doherty!
A relieved looking Cathal O Doherty thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anakoni Kai (ranked 1132 p4p, 1322 weight class) and Fook Man (ranked 57 p4p, 67 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anakoni Kai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fook Man!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Man keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kai backing away here, and Man unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man blocks a low kick nicely.
Man moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kai misses the shot to the body.
Man scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good work by Kai as he checks the leg kick.
Kai feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Man with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Man throws a nice inside leg kick.
Man misses with a kick to the body
and Kai counters with a body kick that stops Man in his tracks momentarily.
Kai lunges at Man with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Man's hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Man sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anakoni Kai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kai has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 10:9
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 10:9
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anakoni Kai!
Our winner, Anakoni Kai, 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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