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RISE196:Inhamoto v Lancaster 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joaquim Caetano (ranked 3405 p4p, 3759 weight class) and Pocket Rocket (ranked 225 p4p, 250 weight class). Pocket Rocket will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joaquim Caetano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pocket Rocket!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocket just misses with a punch to the body.
Rocket has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Pocket Rocket seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Caetano takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rocket connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Caetano momentarily.
Rocket goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Caetano tries to land a front kick but Rocket steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rocket misses with an uppercut. Caetano saw that one coming.
A jab from Rocket misses.
Caetano definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rocket ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Caetano moves away.
Rocket takes a swing at Caetano's ribcage but misses.
Rocket shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Caetano napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caetano is looking to regain half guard here but Rocket keeps moving and retains side control.
Rocket tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Rocket wants to control but Caetano is keeping him busy.
Caetano gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocket is trying to control the action in half guard but Caetano is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Caetano tries to roll over but Rocket keeps him under control.
Rocket is working for a kimura but Caetano is defending it quite comfortably.
Caetano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rocket is working away from the top position though.
Caetano tries to get to full guard but Rocket has control of the leg.
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.
Rocket controlling the pace.
Caetano is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rocket pulls his head out easily.
Caetano is refusing to be controlled, as Rocket sits in half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rocket misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Caetano.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rocket feints and as Caetano raises his hands in defense, Rocket changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocket is looking to stand up but Caetano won't let him.
Caetano is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rocket is aware though and is defending well.
Rocket wants to control from the top but Caetano keeps moving.
Caetano wants to sweep but no luck.
Caetano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rocket avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rocket trying to control the position from guard on top but Caetano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Caetano is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocket working for a triangle but Caetano defends it easily.
Rocket has his foot on Caetano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Caetano works his way back into a safe position though.
Rocket is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Caetano is aware though and is defending well.
Rocket being controlled here, momentarily.
Rocket had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Caetano defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Caetano avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pocket Rocket dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Caetano shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rocket's guard.
Rocket has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Caetano lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rocket has his foot on Caetano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Caetano works his way back into a safe position though.
Rocket preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Caetano cracks Rocket with a solid left hand.
Caetano got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rocket has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Caetano has managed to get both his arms back between Rocket's legs - danger averted.
Caetano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Caetano lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocket is looking to sweep but instead, Caetano has passed into half guard.
Joaquim Caetano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rocket is staying active underneath Caetano, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Caetano thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rocket's head.
Rocket looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caetano seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rocket actively working from the bottom here.
Rocket looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rocket looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Caetano is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rocket doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Caetano.
Rocket is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rocket looking for submissions off his back.
Caetano is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Caetano lands a nice short elbow.
Caetano looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rocket with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Caetano missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rocket looking for submissions off his back.
Caetano is looking to take a break and control but Rocket is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocket looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Caetano pushes past his half guard into mount!
Rocket is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rocket is squirming around, avoiding Caetano's attempts to control the action.
Caetano is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rocket can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Caetano scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Rocket regains half guard.
Caetano passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rocket!
Caetano lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocket tries to lock up and control but Caetano gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rocket is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Caetano is staying active.
Rocket keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caetano landing strikes from the mount.
Caetano landing strikes from the mount and Rocket is in trouble!
Caetano tries to control but Rocket wriggling away.
Caetano avoids the attempt from Rocket to control.
Caetano working the ground and pound effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquim Caetano dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Caetano shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Caetano stands and throws Rocket's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rocket can't do much from the bottom here.
Rocket is not content to let Caetano control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caetano works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Caetano tries to advance to mount but Rocket denies him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocket taking a bit of punishment here - Caetano scoring with strikes.
Caetano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rocket keeps working.
Caetano connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rocket some visible discomfort.
Caetano throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Rocket is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Caetano's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rocket looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caetano is thwarting Rocket's attempts to control the position.
Caetano is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rocket has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Caetano is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocket tries to roll over but Caetano keeps him under control.
Caetano has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Caetano throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rocket actively working from the bottom here.
Caetano prevents Rocket from improving his position.
Rocket is trying to control but can't.
Caetano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rocket keeps working.
Rocket trying to control but Caetano postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Caetano.
Caetano landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rocket is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Caetano pulls his head out easily.
Caetano wants to pass to mount but Rocket is defending the position.
Rocket looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Caetano is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rocket defends it well.
Rocket wants to improve his position but Caetano is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caetano looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rocket is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Caetano pulls his head out easily.
Rocket wants to get back to full guard.
Caetano tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rocket knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Caetano is working hard here to advance position.
Rocket trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joaquim Caetano showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Caetano 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joaquim Caetano!
Our winner, Joaquim Caetano, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elijah Anderson (ranked 2562 p4p, 2196 weight class) and Jack Serra (ranked 353 p4p, 322 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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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 6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elijah Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Serra!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Anderson swings widly with a right hand
and Serra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've been informed that Serra has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Serra misses with a wild combination.
Serra throws out a loose jab but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Serra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Serra avoids it.
Serra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anderson tries to work over Serra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Serra avoids the elbow strike from Anderson, against the cage.
Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Serra blocking some punches.
Serra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Anderson.
Anderson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Serra swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Serras head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Anderson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Serra's elbow.
Serra takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
A short right from Anderson on the inside.
Serra misses with a punch on the inside.
Serra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Serra misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Anderson.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Serra avoids the damage to the body.
Anderson tightens his grip and picks Serra up, before dumping him to the ground. Serra manages to land in guard.
Anderson throws a sloppy strike and Serra has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Anderson is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Serra!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Serra!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tobias Ahearn (ranked 1543 p4p, 1161 weight class) and Haisam Moghadam (ranked 209 p4p, 161 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tobias Ahearn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Haisam Moghadam!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moghadam scores with a hook.
Moghadam throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Moghadam misses with a looping right.
Ahearn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Moghadam counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab by Moghadam.
 It looks like Tobias Ahearn has been cut.
Moghadam scores with a nice body kick.
Ahearn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Moghadam counters with a lovely straight right hand!
 Ahearn is rocked!
Moghadam fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Ahearn out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Haisam Moghadam!
Haisam Moghadam decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Torbjørn Knudsvig (ranked 1196 p4p, 2291 weight class) and Obi Ojo (ranked 138 p4p, 271 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Torbjørn Knudsvig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Obi Ojo!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ojo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nice defenses there by Ojo.
Knudsvig has closed the distance and engaged Ojo in a clinch.
Knudsvig throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ojo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knudsvig creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Knudsvig can't find room to land a body shot as Ojo controls the action.
Knudsvig keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ojo's efforts to push away.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Knudsvig just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ojo's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ojo prevents a body shot from Knudsvig.
A short right from Knudsvig on the inside.
A body shot lands from Knudsvig.
Knudsvig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ojo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ojo throws a right hand that misses
and Knudsvig counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ojo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knudsvig tries to move into range but Ojo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ojo moves away from the strike by Knudsvig.
Ojo throws a jab when Knudsvig was well out of range.
Knudsvig throwing a counter right hand but Ojo manages to avoid it.
Ojo misses with a hook to the body
and Knudsvig counters with a straight right hand.
Ojo throws a right and a left that Knudsvig avoids nicely.
A jab from Ojo misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Knudsvig. That snapped Ojo's head back.
Ojo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ojo scores with a hook.
Ojo throws a nice looking combination but Knudsvig bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ojo misses with an uppercut.
Knudsvig swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Ojo misses.
Donk. Ojo catches Knudsvig right on the button with a cross.
Knudsvig bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knudsvig throws a body punch but Ojo moves out of range.
Ojo misses with a combination
and Ojo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knudsvig goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Knudsvig lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've been told by Knudsvig's head coaches at Blacktalians MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ojo scores with a nice body kick.
A nice leg kick from Ojo, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ojo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Knudsvig misses with a looping left.
Knudsvig misses with an uppercut.
Ojo misses with a looping left.
Nice body punch from Ojo.
Knudsvig waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ojo.
Obi Ojo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ojo throws a big shot that misses.
Knudsvig is looking to counter punch.
Knudsvig scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ojo throws out a loose jab but Knudsvig uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Ojo misses.
Nice straight punches there by Ojo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ojo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knudsvig on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ojo throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knudsvig drops his hands momentarily and Ojo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice defenses there by Knudsvig.
Knudsvig swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ojo misses with an uppercut. Knudsvig saw that one coming.
Ojo stalks Knudsvig and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Knudsvig's face. Knudsvig staggers backwards, shaken.
Ojo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ojo lands with a good body shot.
Ojo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ojo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Knudsvig had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Knudsvig lands a jab to the nose.
Ojo misses the shot to the body.
Knudsvig swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Obi Ojo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ojo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Knudsvig moves out of range as Ojo throws a body kick.
Ojo lands with a kick to the temple. Knudsvig shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Knudsvig is rocked!
Obi Ojo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A shot to the liver by Ojo. Beautiful body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Knudsvig.
Knudsvig showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ojo.
Ojo steps in with a hook that catches Knudsvig right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Ojo follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Knudsvig looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Obi Ojo!
A very excited looking Obi Ojo rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mafula Kape (ranked 1356 p4p, 1250 weight class) and Kob Khun Hongtong (ranked 131 p4p, 118 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mafula Kape!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kob Khun Hongtong!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hongtong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kape attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hongtong lands a nice hook to Kape's body. Kape takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hongtong has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kape thumps Hongtong with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Hongtong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kape takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kape takes a swing at Hongtong's ribcage but misses.
Kape tries to clinch but Hongtong moves away
and Hongtong counters with a nice uppercut.
Hongtong swats away the attempt to clinch by Kape.
Kape looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hongtong fakes the leg kick and cracks Kape in the body.
Kape gets a clinch.
Kape tries to throw a body punch but Hongtong avoids it by throwing Kape back against the cage.
Hongtong gets through Kape's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kape throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kape misses with some punches.
Kape is leaning against Hongtong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hongtong swings wildly with an uppercut but Kape uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hongtong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Hongtong.
A right hand to the body from Hongtong.
A short right from Kape on the inside.
Hongtong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hongtong.
Kape misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kape tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hongtong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Hongtong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hongtong swings wildly with an uppercut but Kape uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kape tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hongtong's elbow.
Kape swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kape scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kape tries to throw a body punch but Hongtong avoids it by throwing Kape back against the cage.
Kape scores with a hook to the body.
Hongtong scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kape lands with a light punch inside.
Kape throws a head punch that misses.
Kape tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kape cracks Hongtong with a nice body shot.
Kape misses with the head strike.
Kape blocks an uppercut.
Kape misses with a punch to the body.
Hongtong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kape tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kape misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hongtong.
Kape lands a shoulder strike.
Kape misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hongtong fails to land.
Kape misses with the head strike.
Hongtong misses with the head strike.
Hongtong lands an uppercut.
Kape tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hongtong's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hongtong misses with a punch to the body.
Hongtong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kape fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hongtong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hongtong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kape fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hongtong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hongtong tries to stall but Kape uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kape lands a nice uppercut.
Kape makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hongtong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kape misses with some punches.
Kape tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kape struggles to land a body shot inside as Hongtong controls his hands.
Kape misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kape fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kape misses with a body punch.
Kape misses with some punches.
Hongtong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kape backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kape doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hongtong lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hongtong scores with a shoulder strike.
Kape blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Kape.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kape.
Hongtong misses with the head strike.
Hongtong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kape backwards.
Hongtong prevents a body shot from Kape.
Hongtong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kape.
Kape lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hongtong backwards.
Hongtong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kape tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hongtong working aggressively here.
Hongtong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hongtong digs a right hand into Kape's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kape's gas tank.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kape misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hongtong pushes Kape back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kob Khun Hongtong will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kape tries to clinch up
and Hongtong counters with a low kick, right behind Kape 's knee.
Kape throws a push kick but Hongtong slaps the foot to one side.
Hongtong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hongtong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kape finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kape fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hongtong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kape moves in looking to clinch but Hongtong pushes him off.
Hongtong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kape throws a leg kick but Hongtong moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kape misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hongtong.
Hongtong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kape moves away.
Kob Khun Hongtong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kape doesn't manage to clinch there - Hongtong circles away.
Mafula Kape seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hongtong with a nice calf kick.
Kape misses with a leg kick
and Hongtong counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Kape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hongtong on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hongtong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kape fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hongtong manages to avoid it.
Hongtong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kape takes the fight into the clinch.
Hongtong tries a body shot but Kape blocks it.
Hongtong misses with a punch on the inside.
Kape tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kape has a couple of punches blocked by Hongtong.
Hongtong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hongtong misses with some punches.
Hongtong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hongtong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kape working aggressively here.
Kape working aggressively here.
Hongtong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kape misses with some punches.
A short left from Hongtong.
Hongtong lands a nice shot to the body.
Hongtong prevents a body shot from Kape.
Kape lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hongtong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hongtong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hongtong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hongtong misses with a punch to the body.
Kape misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hongtong.
Kape swings wildly with an uppercut but Hongtong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hongtong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hongtong swings wildly with an uppercut but Kape uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kape.
Hongtong prevents a body shot from Kape.
Kape misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hongtong misses with some punches.
Hongtong prevents a body shot from Kape.
Kape tries a body shot but Hongtong blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Hongtong.
Kape is leaning against Hongtong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kape misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hongtong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kape tries to throw a body punch but Hongtong avoids it by throwing Kape back against the cage.
Hongtong swings wildly with an uppercut but Kape uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hongtong.
Kape misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kape.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hongtong.
A head punch on the inside from Kape fails to land.
Hongtong can't find room to land a body shot as Kape controls the action.
Hongtong lands with a light punch inside.
Hongtong has a couple of punches blocked by Kape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hongtong has a couple of punches blocked by Kape.
Hongtong lands a body shot.
Kob Khun Hongtong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kape stalling against the cage.
Kape fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hongtong lands a right hand.
Hongtong blocks a body shot from Kape.
Kape tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Hongtong as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hongtong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hongtong cracks Kape with a nice body shot.
Kape misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Hongtong.
Hongtong prevents a body shot from Kape.
Kape fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hongtong misses with a punch on the inside.
Hongtong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Kape scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kob Khun Hongtong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kape's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hongtong ducks under a wild hook from Kape.
Hongtong throws out a counter right but Kape avoids it with no problem.
Hongtong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hongtong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hongtong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hongtong lands an uppercut.
Kape can't find room to land a body shot as Hongtong controls the action.
Hongtong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kape backwards.
Hongtong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kape backwards.
Hongtong swings wildly with an uppercut but Kape uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hongtong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kape misses with a body punch.
Hongtong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hongtong blocks a body shot from Kape.
Hongtong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hongtong misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kape tries to work over Hongtong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kape tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kape has Hongtong pushed against the cage.
Hongtong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kape backwards.
Hongtong digs a right hand into Kape's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kape's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hongtong.
Hongtong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kape blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kape tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hongtong's elbow.
Hongtong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kape working aggressively here.
Hongtong lands a hook that snaps the head of Kape backwards.
Kape throws a head punch that misses.
Kape lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kape fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kape tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hongtong's elbow.
Kape working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kape fails to land.
Hongtong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mafula Kape has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kob Khun Hongtong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kape misses with a body punch.
Hongtong blocks a body shot from Kape.
Kape working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kape can't find room to land a body shot as Hongtong controls the action.
Good body shot from Kape.
Kape misses with the head strike.
Kape swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kape throws a punch but it's blocked by Hongtong.
Kape tries to work over Hongtong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hongtong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kape tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hongtong blocks an uppercut.
Kape misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kape misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hongtong blocks an uppercut.
Kape tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kape.
Hongtong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kape backwards.
Kape stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hongtong scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hongtong.
Kape throws a punch but it's blocked by Hongtong.
Hongtong blocks a body shot from Kape.
Kape misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hongtong can't find room to land a body shot as Kape controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hongtong blocks a body shot from Kape.
Kape tries to throw a body punch but Hongtong avoids it by throwing Kape back against the cage.
Hongtong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kape's elbow.
Kape misses with the head strike.
Kape tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kape has a couple of punches blocked by Hongtong.
Kape blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kape misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hongtong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kape pushes Hongtong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kape.
Kape digs a right hand into Hongtong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hongtong's gas tank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kape swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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 Mafula Kape.
Well Hongtong has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kob Khun Hongtong!
A relieved looking Kob Khun Hongtong 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Spicoli (ranked 944 p4p, 1003 weight class) and Jose Castellanos (ranked 144 p4p, 152 weight class). Spicoli's entrance music is Money Buy Drugs. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeff Spicoli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Castellanos!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spicoli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Castellanos moves away.
Castellanos sizes up Spicoli with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Spicoli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Castellanos. Castellanos obviously looking to wear him down.
Castellanos has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Castellanos lands a jab.
Spicoli walks into a jab.
Spicoli throws a low kick but it's checked well by Castellanos.
Castellanos throws a hook but Spicoli avoids it easily.
Castellanos scores with a nice body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Castellanos.
Castellanos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Spicoli on the side of the head.
Castellanos closes the distance and clinches.
Spicoli cracks Castellanos with a nice body shot.
Castellanos working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Castellanos fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spicoli.
Spicoli prevents a body shot from Castellanos.
Castellanos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spicoli is looking to break free of the clinch but Castellanos has double underhooks.
Castellanos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Castellanos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castellanos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Castellanos misses with a body punch.
Castellanos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Spicoli.
Spicoli blocks an uppercut.
Spicoli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Castellanos lets loose with a powerful body kick. Spicoli will feel that in the morning.
Spicoli throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Castellanos looks to land a left hand but Spicoli moved out of range nicely.
Jose Castellanos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castellanos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spicoli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spicoli turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Castellanos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spicoli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Castellanos throws out a loose jab but Spicoli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spicoli throws a jab when Castellanos was well out of range.
Spicoli scores with a head kick.
Castellanos lands a head shot.
Spicoli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spicoli checks the leg kick nicely there.
Castellanos moves out of range of the strikes.
Castellanos is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Spicoli with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castellanos walks into a straight right hand from Spicoli.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spicoli throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Castellanos avoids the head kick by Spicoli.
Castellanos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Spicoli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Castellanos.
Spicoli takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Spicoli on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Spicoli checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Castellanos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Castellanos with a jab.
Spicoli is looking to land body kicks.
Spicoli throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Castellanos.
Castellanos misses the jab.
A jab from Castellanos misses.
Castellanos avoids a kick to the body.
Castellanos rushes Spicoli and presses him up against the cage.
Castellanos tries to throw a body punch but Spicoli avoids it by throwing Castellanos back against the cage.
Spicoli wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spicoli manages to break the clinch.
Castellanos jabs Spicoli to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Spicoli bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Castellanos misses with a body shot.
Spicoli tried to counter with a leg kick but Castellanos avoided it.
Castellanos tests Spicoli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spicoli thumps Castellanos with a low kick.
Castellanos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Spicoli lands with a straight right. Castellanos didn't see that one coming.
Spicoli definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Spicoli slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A nice leg kick from Castellanos, right into the meat of the thigh.
Castellanos is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Spicoli had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Spicoli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spicoli misses with a body kick.
Castellanos blocks a leg kick.
Spicoli misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spicoli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Castellanos throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Spicoli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Castellanos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spicoli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Castellanos moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Castellanos.
Castellanos misses with a body punch.
Castellanos works on Spicoli's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from Castellanos.
Castellanos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Castellanos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spicoli is trying to break the clinch but Castellanos is controlling him.
Castellanos tries to work over Spicoli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Castellanos.
Castellanos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Castellanos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Castellanos tries to work over Spicoli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spicoli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spicoli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castellanos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Spicoli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Castellanos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice jab there from Castellanos.
Castellanos fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Spicoli is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Castellanos dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice body punch from Castellanos.
Spicoli misses with a body shot.
Spicoli looks to land a body kick but Castellanos moved away.
Castellanos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Spicoli throws a jab when Castellanos was well out of range.
Spicoli closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Spicoli connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Castellanos misses with an uppercut.
Castellanos gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Castellanos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spicoli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Castellanos.
Spicoli appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Castellanos blocks a head kick by Spicoli.
Spicoli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castellanos tries to clinch but Spicoli moves out of range.
Spicoli throws a hook but Castellanos blocks it.
Spicoli avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Castellanos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Castellanos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Spicoli finds it's way round the side to connect with Castellanos's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Castellanos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spicoli.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castellanos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Castellanos ducks under a wild hook from Spicoli.
Castellanos with a nice calf kick.
Castellanos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spicoli.
Castellanos lands a nice looking body shot.
Castellanos staying out of range there.
Spicoli loads up on a big right hand but Castellanos slips the punch.
Castellanos lands with an uppercut that bounces Spicoli off the cage and back into range.
Spicoli keeps the fight on the outside.
A big right from Spicoli misses.
Spicoli looks to throw the jab but Castellanos is out of range.
Spicoli checks a leg kick.
Spicoli walks into a left hand.
Spicoli moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Castellanos swings for the body but Spicoli moves out of range.
Castellanos connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castellanos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spicoli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Spicoli was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Castellanos.
Castellanos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spicoli.
Jose Castellanos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castellanos misses with a looping left.
Castellanos throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Spicoli to counter with a crisp jab.
Spicoli moves away from the strike by Castellanos.
Castellanos moves out of range of the strikes.
Spicoli just misses with a punch to the body.
Castellanos doesn't manage to clinch there - Spicoli circles away.
Castellanos wants to slow Spicoli down by chopping away at his legs.
Castellanos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Castellanos throws a lazy right hand but Spicoli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Castellanos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spicoli lands a high kick!
Spicoli lands with a nice body punch.
Castellanos is looking to clinch.
Castellanos jabs at Spicoli's body.
Spicoli gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Castellanos.
Spicoli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Castellanos scoring well with a low kick there.
Castellanos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spicoli.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castellanos scores with a shot to the body.
Castellanos misses with a straight left.
A big right from Spicoli misses.
Castellanos moves out of range of the body kick from Spicoli.
Castellanos forces Spicoli back against the cage and clinches.
Spicoli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Castellanos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spicoli prevents a body shot from Castellanos.
Castellanos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Castellanos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spicoli prevents a body shot from Castellanos.
Castellanos tries to work over Spicoli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Castellanos is leaning against Spicoli and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Castellanos tries to throw a body punch but Spicoli avoids it by throwing Castellanos back against the cage.
Castellanos lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Castellanos struggles to land a body shot inside as Spicoli controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Castellanos.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Castellanos.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castellanos cracks Spicoli with a nice body shot.
Jose Castellanos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Castellanos presses Spicoli against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castellanos lands with a short shot to the head.
Spicoli takes a shot to the head.
Castellanos is leaning against Spicoli and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hand to the body from Castellanos.
Castellanos lands a nice uppercut.
Castellanos cracks Spicoli with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from Castellanos.
Castellanos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Castellanos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Castellanos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from Castellanos.
A right hand to the body from Castellanos.
Castellanos scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castellanos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Castellanos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Castellanos lands with a light punch inside.
Castellanos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Castellanos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Spicoli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Spicoli walks into a straight right hand from Castellanos.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Castellanos, as that shot connected.
Spicoli looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Castellanos digs a good body shot into Spicoli's ribs.
Castellanos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spicoli.
Nice straight punches there by Spicoli. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Spicoli.
A combination from Spicoli does no damage.
Castellanos gets a clinch.
Castellanos tries a body shot but Spicoli blocks it.
Spicoli landing knees to the head.
Castellanos managing to block the knees to the body from Spicoli.
Castellanos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Spicoli blocks a body shot from Castellanos.
Castellanos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Castellanos tries to throw a body punch but Spicoli avoids it by throwing Castellanos back against the cage.
Spicoli swings wildly with an uppercut but Castellanos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castellanos lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spicoli misses with a knee strike.
Castellanos misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castellanos lands a nice shot to the body.
Spicoli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Castellanos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spicoli tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Castellanos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Spicoli can't break the clinch.
Castellanos tries to work over Spicoli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Castellanos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Castellanos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Castellanos tries to throw a body punch but Spicoli avoids it by throwing Castellanos back against the cage.
Spicoli using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Castellanos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Castellanos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Castellanos.
Spicoli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Castellanos.
Castellanos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Castellanos misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Castellanos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castellanos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spicoli's elbow.
A short left from Castellanos.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spicoli.
Castellanos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Castellanos lands with a light punch inside.
Castellanos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spicoli backwards.
Castellanos lands a hook that snaps the head of Spicoli backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Castellanos.
Spicoli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Castellanos lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Castellanos.
Castellanos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Castellanos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spicoli is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Castellanos works on Spicoli's body with a couple of short punches.
Castellanos scores with a shoulder strike.
Castellanos lands an uppercut.
Castellanos is working Spicoli over against the cage.
Spicoli prevents a body shot from Castellanos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castellanos lands with a left to the head.
Castellanos lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Castellanos.
Castellanos works on Spicoli's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Castellanos - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Castellanos.
Castellanos tries to work over Spicoli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Castellanos gets through Spicoli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spicoli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Castellanos's elbow.
Castellanos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jeff Spicoli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right from Spicoli on the inside.
Spicoli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Castellanos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spicoli's efforts to push away.
Castellanos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Castellanos prevents a body shot from Spicoli.
Castellanos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spicoli tries to break free but Castellanos pushes him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Castellanos.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castellanos lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spicoli looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Castellanos lands with a short shot to the head.
Castellanos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Castellanos on the inside.
A short right from Castellanos.
A right handed body shot lands from Castellanos.
Spicoli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Castellanos blocks an uppercut.
Castellanos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Spicoli working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Castellanos as the two fighters clinch.
Castellanos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Castellanos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spicoli is rocked!
Castellanos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oh Spicoli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castellanos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Castellanos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Castellanos struggles to land a body shot inside as Spicoli controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Castellanos.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Castellanos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Castellanos has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Castellanos!
Our winner, Jose Castellanos, 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.
Jeff Spicoli spoke after the fight, saying 'Wait a minute, there’s no birthday party for me here!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isaac Newton (ranked 1128 p4p, 1349 weight class) and Tony Luciano (ranked 128 p4p, 154 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Isaac Newton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tony Luciano!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Newton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Luciano sprawls and moves away.
Luciano has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Luciano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Newton.
Luciano throws a jab but it's blocked by Newton.
Luciano misses with a left hand
and Newton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Luciano won't be happy with that.
We've been hearing good reports from Newton's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Luciano tries to improve position but can't.
Newton tries to advance to mount but Luciano denies him.
Newton is looking to take a break and control but Luciano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Newton working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Newton is staying active.
Newton advances to full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Luciano is in a horrible position here. Newton smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Luciano takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Luciano is trying desperately to improve position.
Newton landing punches.
A nice elbow there by Newton.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Luciano can do anything to dispel that myth.
Newton controlling the position easily from mount.
Luciano is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton controlling his opponent.
Luciano wants to hold on but Newton pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luciano is squirming around, avoiding Newton's attempts to control the action.
Newton with shots to the head and body - Luciano looks very uncomfortable down there.
 Luciano is rocked!
 It looks like Tony Luciano has been cut.
Newton is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Luciano goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Newton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Isaac Newton!
An out of breath Isaac Newton 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rade Franjic (ranked 601 p4p, 707 weight class) and Colton Wilder (ranked 76 p4p, 92 weight class). Wilder has chosen Tombstone - Avatar Darko as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rade Franjic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Colton Wilder!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilder shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Franjic pinned against the cage. Franjic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wilder has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Wilder shoots in and bounces Franjic off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilder slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Franjic keeping moving, preventing Wilder from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Franjic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wilder on the ground.
Wilder throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilder working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Franjic's head.
Wilder trying to control the position from guard on top but Franjic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilder distracts Franjic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wilder seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franjic keeping moving, preventing Wilder from controlling successfully.
Franjic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wilder with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wilder loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Franjic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wilder fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Franjic sprawls well initially but Wilder persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilder winds up and cracks Franjic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wilder is keen to just control but Franjic is a slippery customer.
Wilder with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wilder missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wilder takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wilder is trying to control the action in half guard but Franjic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wilder missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wilder winds up and cracks Franjic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wilder trying to control the action but Franjic is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilder throwing shots but Franjic is blocking nicely.
Wilder missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wilder works his way into side control.
Wilder controls the position from side control.
Wilder trying to control the position but Franjic is working away.
An elbow from Wilder crashes against the mat.
Franjic seems a little lost for a moment, as Wilder dominates the positioning.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Wilder in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franjic is not content to let Wilder control the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Wilder.
Wilder throws an elbow but Franjic slips to the side and avoids it well.
Wilder lands some shots froms side control.
Wilder scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Franjic to see if he's OK.
Wilder lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wilder landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Franjic is being controlled here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilder scoring with punches and elbows.
Wilder lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wilder working the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colton Wilder dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Wilder looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wilder shoots in looking for a takedown but Franjic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wilder's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Franjic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice takedown defense from Franjic. No joy for Wilder on that attempt.
Wilder shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A quick step to the side and Franjic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rade Franjic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colton Wilder.
Wilder is looking to clinch but Franjic is avoiding it.
Wilder misses with a takedown attempt
and Franjic makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wilder moves in looking to clinch but Franjic pushes him off.
Franjic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wilder takes one to the side of the head.
Franjic swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilder.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder has closed the distance and engaged Franjic in a clinch.
Wilder gets control of Franjic's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wilder will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Franjic controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franjic trying to control but Wilder is working from the bottom.
Wilder managing to control the position.
Wilder lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Wilder throws a big right hand that misses.
Franjic being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wilder working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Franjic's head.
Wilder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Franjic can't keep his opponent in guard - Wilder advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wilder tries to pass to full mount but Franjic defends it.
Wilder trying to control the action but Franjic is working from the bottom.
Wilder trying to control the pace.
Wilder missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franjic is trying to maintain the position but Wilder is very close to passing his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wilder connects with a nice short shot to Franjic's temple.
Wilder slows the pace down in half guard.
Franjic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Franjic tries to get out of the position.
Wilder lands strikes from half guard.
Wilder controlling the action here.
Wilder is nestled in close to Franjic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Franjic is in trouble now - Wilder has advanced to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilder pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wilder has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Franjic's face.
Wilder controlling the pace for now.
Colton Wilder has got the better of the ground game so far.
Franjic in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Wilder controlling the position easily from mount.
Wilder scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Franjic?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilder raining down shots from the mount!
Wilder is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Franjic can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Franjic is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colton Wilder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Wilder will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rade Franjic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilder misses with a takedown
letting Franjic counter with a right hand.
Wilder is looking to clinch but Franjic is avoiding it.
Wilder darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wilder looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wilder lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder is trying to control. Franjic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wilder tries to pass to full mount but Franjic defends it.
Wilder is trying to control. Franjic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Wilder there.
Wilder trying to control the action but Franjic is working from the bottom.
Wilder looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wilder seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wilder lands strikes from half guard.
Franjic on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Franjic wants to control but Wilder is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wilder moves nicely into side control.
Wilder scoring with punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franjic is working to avoid the ground and pound but Wilder connects with a decent elbow.
Wilder landing a few strikes.
Wilder scoring with punches from side control.
Oh Franjic is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wilder lands a decent elbow from side control.
A big shot lands for Wilder! That's hurt Franjic! Will he recover? Wilder fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colton Wilder!
Our winner, Colton Wilder, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kane Thoupos (ranked 282 p4p, 384 weight class) and Dusty Rhodes (ranked 36 p4p, 47 weight class). Thoupos comes to the cage accompanied by 151 Rum - JID. Rhodes is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bury My Bones. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kane Thoupos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dusty Rhodes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Rhodes as he connects with a hook.
Rhodes closes the distance and clinches.
Rhodes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thoupos just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rhodes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thoupos or not.
Rhodes wants to take the fight to the mat but Thoupos manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rhodes blocks an uppercut.
Rhodes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thoupos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rhodes wants a takedown but no success here.
Kane Thoupos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dusty Rhodes.
Rhodes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rhodes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thoupos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rhodes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rhodes lands with a right to the head.
Thoupos is pressed up against the cage. Rhodes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thoupos down to the mat. Thoupos avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Rhodes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rhodes.
Rhodes fails to land the takedown.
Thoupos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dusty Rhodes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rhodes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhodes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rhodes connects with a looping right hand.
Rhodes throws a looping overhand right but Thoupos ducks down to avoid it.
Thoupos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thoupos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rhodes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thoupos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thoupos moves out of range of the strikes.
Thoupos was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thoupos on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rhodes fails to land with a series of punches.
Thoupos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes dodges the punch combination from Thoupos.
Rhodes darts in and clinches Thoupos up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Thoupos.
Thoupos blocks a body shot from Rhodes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thoupos working aggressively here.
Thoupos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rhodes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thoupos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kane Thoupos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rhodes tries for a takedown but Thoupos circles away easily
and Thoupos counters with a head kick that drops Rhodes to the mat! Rhodes scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Thoupos throws a shot from downtown. Rhodes moves away and avoids it.
Thoupos throws a body punch but Rhodes moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Rhodes finds it's way through Thoupos's defenses.
A jab from Thoupos misses.
Rhodes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thoupos moves out of range of the strikes.
Thoupos seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Thoupos swats away the attempt to clinch by Rhodes.
An attempted straight right counter from Thoupos misses the target.
Rhodes misses with a wild body shot.
Rhodes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thoupos's hands.
Thoupos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rhodes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thoupos was well out of range. Poor timing from Rhodes.
Thoupos is looking to counter with a body kick.
Thoupos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rhodes dives in and grabs Thoupos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thoupos pushes down on Rhodes's head and hops out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thoupos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rhodes is able to avoid easily.
Rhodes takes a swing at Thoupos's ribcage but misses.
Thoupos slaps away a takedown attempt from Rhodes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Rhodes.
Thoupos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rhodes.
Thoupos is looking to counter punch.
Rhodes moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhodes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thoupos circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dusty Rhodes 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.
Thoupos misses with a right hand
and Thoupos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rhodes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thoupos misses with a wild body shot.
Rhodes catches Thoupos with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thoupos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Thoupos. Rhodes shrugs it off though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodes moves in looking to clinch but Thoupos pushes him off.
Thoupos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rhodes wants to clinch.
It looked like Thoupos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dusty Rhodes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thoupos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rhodes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thoupos was well out of range. Poor timing from Rhodes.
Thoupos lands a big head kick that sends Rhodes tumbling to the mat! Thoupos takes a step backwards and waves Rhodes back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Dusty Rhodes has been cut.
Rhodes cracks Thoupos with a good jab.
Rhodes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thoupos counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhodes moves away from the strike by Thoupos.
Thoupos on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rhodes connects with a right hand. Thoupos shakes it off.
We've been told by Thoupos's head coaches at Xtreme Black House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thoupos on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thoupos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rhodes looks to score with a jab to the body but Thoupos is just out of range.
As Rhodes backs away, Thoupos returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rhodes with a nice cross.
Rhodes closes the distance and clinches up with Thoupos, looking for a takedown. Rhodes pushes Thoupos against the cage but Thoupos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thoupos is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kane Thoupos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dusty Rhodes.
Rhodes lands a jab.
Rhodes moves in looking to clinch but Thoupos pushes him off.
Rhodes just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromThoupos.
Thoupos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Rhodes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thoupos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rhodes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thoupos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rhodes tries to bum rush Thoupos with a series of wild strikes but Thoupos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Rhodes backs away, Thoupos returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Thoupos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thoupos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rhodes blocks the body kick.
Rhodes lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rhodes. Thoupos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rhodes scores with a hook.
Rhodes gets a double leg takedown into Thoupos's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Thoupos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thoupos keeping moving, preventing Rhodes from controlling successfully.
Rhodes throwing strikes from guard but Thoupos blocks nicely.
Rhodes tries to free his leg and advance position but Thoupos is retaining full guard.
Thoupos can't keep his opponent in guard - Rhodes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thoupos is looking to improve his position.
Rhodes passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dusty Rhodes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dusty Rhodes's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rhodes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thoupos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rhodes checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Rhodes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rhodes misses with an uppercut. Thoupos saw that one coming.
Thoupos was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thoupos slips a jab from Rhodes.
Thoupos tries a head kick but it misses.
Rhodes has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodes lands with a good body shot.
Rhodes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thoupos in his tracks.
Thoupos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thoupos misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhodes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rhodes closes the distance and clinches up with Thoupos, looking for a takedown. Rhodes pushes Thoupos against the cage but Thoupos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rhodes works Thoupos's body with a nice hook.
Rhodes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Rhodes.
Thoupos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rhodes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thoupos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rhodes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thoupos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thoupos swats away the attempt to clinch by Rhodes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes moves into the clinch.
Thoupos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rhodes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thoupos counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thoupos.
Rhodes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rhodes misses with a takedown attempt - Thoupos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kane Thoupos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dusty Rhodes.
An inside leg kick from Thoupos misses.
Rhodes misses with a hook.
Rhodes cracks Thoupos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes lands a right hook to the body.
Thoupos just misses with a punch to the body.
Rhodes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thoupos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thoupos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rhodes.
Thoupos is looking to counter punch.
Rhodes moves into the clinch.
Rhodes takes a shot to the head.
Rhodes lands a hook that snaps the head of Thoupos backwards.
Rhodes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thoupos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Thoupos lands a shot to the body.
Rhodes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thoupos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thoupos cracks Rhodes with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rhodes looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away can Thoupos finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thoupos pounces like a tiger and cracks Rhodes with a vicious hook! Rhodes is down but not out! Thoupos follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kane Thoupos!
Kane Thoupos is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Kane Thoupos thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giro Inhanamoto (ranked 31 p4p, 343 weight class) and Shane Lancaster (ranked 7 p4p, 45 weight class). Lancaster has chosen Slipknot - I Am Hated as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Giro Inhanamoto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shane Lancaster!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lancaster throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Inhanamoto was covering up waiting for the punch and Lancaster finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Inhanamoto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lancaster on the ground.
Inhanamoto wants to stand and escape but Lancaster is having none of it.
Inhanamoto can't keep his opponent in guard - Lancaster advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Inhanamoto is positioning himself well to prevent Lancaster advancing to mount.
Inhanamoto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lancaster.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lancaster.
Inhanamoto is controlling Lancaster's posture.
Lancaster throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inhanamoto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lancaster scoring with punches to the head and body.
Inhanamoto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lancaster is looking to work some ground and pound but Inhanamoto has wrist control.
Lancaster trying to control but Inhanamoto is working from the bottom.
Lancaster throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Inhanamoto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shane Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Inhanamoto as Lancaster shoots in.
Inhanamoto looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Inhanamoto gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lancaster to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lancaster tries to free his leg and advance position but Inhanamoto is retaining full guard.
Lancaster is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lancaster postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Inhanamoto holds on and takes a little breather.
Lancaster loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Inhanamoto is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster wants to control from the top but Inhanamoto keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lancaster throws an elbow that misses. Inhanamoto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lancaster's guard. Nice move by Inhanamoto!
Inhanamoto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Inhanamoto has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lancaster wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Inhanamoto not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lancaster closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Inhanamoto to the mat! Inhanamoto manages to get full guard.
Inhanamoto seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Lancaster dominated that round.
That's time! Inhanamoto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Inhanamoto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lancaster with a poor takedown
and Inhanamoto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lancaster fails with the takedown.
Inhanamoto is looking to counter with a body kick.
A big left from Inhanamoto misses.
Lancaster fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Inhanamoto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lancaster misses with a wild body shot.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Inhanamoto moves out of range.
Inhanamoto swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lancaster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lancaster shoots for a takedown but Inhanamoto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Giro Inhanamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Lancaster.
Inhanamoto swings for the body but Lancaster moves out of range.
Lancaster doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Inhanamoto counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster lands a jab to the head.
Inhanamoto misses with a kick to the body.
Lancaster ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lancaster.
Lancaster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lancaster misses with a body punch
and Lancaster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lancaster jabs Inhanamoto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lancaster fails with the takedown.
Inhanamoto is looking for a counter combo.
Inhanamoto misses with a looping right.
Lancaster misses the jab.
Inhanamoto thows a leg kick but Lancaster checks it
and Lancaster counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Well, if Lancaster is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza Yum. Can't wait.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Inhanamoto with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Inhanamoto is trying to maintain the position but Lancaster is very close to passing his half guard.
Lancaster thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Inhanamoto's head.
Lancaster sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Inhanamoto defending well though.
Lancaster lands strikes from half guard.
Inhanamoto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lancaster.
Lancaster not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lancaster throwing shots but Inhanamoto is blocking nicely.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lancaster wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lancaster shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lancaster thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Inhanamoto's head.
Lancaster lands with a punch from half guard.
Lancaster landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lancaster passes to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Lancaster trying to control the action but Inhanamoto is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Lancaster stalls from top position.
Lancaster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Inhanamoto keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Lancaster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the body
and Inhanamoto finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Lancaster scores with a takedown into Inhanamoto's guard.
Lancaster postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Inhanamoto holds on and takes a little breather.
Lancaster throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster throws a big right hand that misses.
Lancaster is fighting to break Inhanamoto's control of his arms but Inhanamoto is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Inhanamoto keeping moving, preventing Lancaster from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lancaster punishes Inhanamoto's body with a nice straight punch.
Lancaster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Inhanamoto.
Lancaster tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lancaster fails with the takedown
and Inhanamoto counters with a leg kick.
Lancaster ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shane Lancaster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lancaster on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lancaster shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lancaster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inhanamoto swings widly with a right hand
and Lancaster counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Lancaster.
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!
Inhanamoto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lancaster throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lancaster throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Inhanamoto is not content to let Lancaster control the position.
Lancaster not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lancaster connects with a nice short shot to Inhanamoto's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster is trying to control. Inhanamoto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lancaster connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Inhanamoto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lancaster misses with a wild body shot.
Lancaster shoots in looking for a takedown but Inhanamoto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lancaster's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Inhanamoto is looking to counter punch.
Giro Inhanamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Lancaster.
Inhanamoto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lancaster throws a shot from downtown. Inhanamoto moves away and avoids it.
We've been told by Inhanamoto's head coaches at Bushido Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Inhanamoto misses the shot to the body.
Inhanamoto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Inhanamoto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lancaster to score with a decent uppercut.
Lancaster is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Inhanamoto rather than just go for the knockout.
Lancaster takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lancaster takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Giro Inhanamoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inhanamoto fails to land with a series of punches.
Inhanamoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lancaster lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lancaster throws a hook but Inhanamoto avoids it easily.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the body
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice body kick.
Lancaster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Inhanamoto with the inside leg kick.
Lancaster fails with a takedown attempt.
Inhanamoto feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lancasters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Shane Lancaster just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lancaster throws a body punch but Inhanamoto moves out of range.
Inhanamoto is looking to counter punch.
Inhanamoto lands a really nice looking cross but Lancaster seems unphased.
Lancaster throws a hook to the side of Inhanamoto's head but Inhanamoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lancaster takes one on the button.
Lancaster swings widly with a right hand
and Inhanamoto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lancaster takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lancaster throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Inhanamoto was covering up waiting for the punch and Lancaster finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Inhanamoto has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lancaster off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut
and Inhanamoto counters with a straight right hand.
Inhanamoto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inhanamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster.
Inhanamoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Lancaster is just out of range.
Inhanamoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lancaster was well out of range. Poor timing from Inhanamoto.
Lancaster throws a hook but Inhanamoto blocks it.
Inhanamoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Inhanamoto misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Inhanamoto. Lancaster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lancaster gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Inhanamoto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good exchange - Lancaster coming out on top.
Lancaster shoots and misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lancaster misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto avoids the body shot from Lancaster.
Inhanamoto throwing a counter right hand but Lancaster manages to avoid it.
Lancaster misses with a body shot.
Lancaster lands a slapping body shot.
Inhanamoto throws a body punch but Lancaster moves out of range.
Lancaster moves away from the strike by Inhanamoto.
Lancaster shoots in for a double leg but Inhanamoto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little feinted left hand from Inhanamoto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Giro Inhanamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Lancaster.
A telegraphed right hand from Lancaster misses the target.
It looked like Inhanamoto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lancaster shoots and misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lancaster is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lancaster throws a hook but Inhanamoto avoids it easily.
A jab from Inhanamoto does it's job there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inhanamoto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lancaster misses with a right hand
and Inhanamoto counters with a right hand to the body.
Lancaster lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Inhanamoto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lancaster takes a swing at Inhanamoto's ribcage but misses.
Inhanamoto throws a body shot but no joy.
Inhanamoto throws a hook but Lancaster blocks it.
Inhanamoto lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Shane Lancaster has been cut.
Lancaster tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Inhanamoto defends well and Lancaster ends up having to push Inhanamoto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lancaster shoots in and drives through. Inhanamoto sprawls well.
Inhanamoto connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lancaster's hands.
Lancaster shoots in but Inhanamoto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster throws a lazy uppercut
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Lancaster.
Lancaster misses with a takedown attempt
and Inhanamoto counters with a huge left! Lancaster is in big trouble! He's backing up but Inhanamoto isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Lancaster from any more damage. A dominating finish by Inhanamoto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giro Inhanamoto!
Giro Inhanamoto retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Giro Inhanamoto, 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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