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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between RaeRae Usman (ranked 3732 p4p, 2671 weight class) and Trappy Trapperson (ranked 446 p4p, 345 weight class). Usman's entrance music is Yaba Buluku. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, RaeRae Usman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trappy Trapperson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trapperson misses with a takedown attempt
and Usman counters with a stiff right hand.
Trapperson with a poor takedown
and Usman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Usman takes a swing at Trapperson's ribcage but misses.
Usman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Usman clobbers Trapperson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Trapperson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Usman circles away.
RaeRae Usman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trappy Trapperson.
Usman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Trapperson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Usman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trapperson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Usman.
Nice shot lands for Usman.
Trapperson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Usman to counter with a crisp jab.
RaeRae Usman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Usman throws a right hand that Trapperson ducks under and follows up with a left that Trapperson also avoids with ease.
Trapperson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Trapperson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Trapperson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Usman's waist but Usman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Trapperson off to one side.
Usman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Trapperson shoots for a double leg takedown but Usman sprawls well. He's pushed Trapperson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Usman connects with a body shot that sends Trapperson's belly button to the back.
Usman misses with a body shot.
Usman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Usman.
Trapperson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Usman was well out of range. Poor timing from Trapperson.
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!
Usman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Usman lands a nice shot that snaps Trapperson's head back.
Usman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Trapperson's head backwards.
Usman scores with a nice head shot.
Trapperson walks into a straight right hand from Usman.
Usman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trapperson was well out of range. Poor timing from Usman.
Trapperson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Usman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Usman misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trapperson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Usman, as that shot connected.
RaeRae Usman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Usman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Usman finds it's target.
 Trapperson is rocked!
Trapperson avoids the body shot from Usman.
Trapperson tries to counter with a clinch but Usman shakes him off and moves away.
Trapperson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Usman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Trapperson thinking.
Usman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Usman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trapperson.
Trapperson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Usman finds it's way round the side to connect with Trapperson's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Usman.
Trapperson is still on wobbly legs! Can Usman finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Usman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Usman cracks a nice hook into Trapperson's ribs.
Usman thuds a left hand into Trapperson's body.
Trapperson seems to have recovered his senses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Usman.
Trapperson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Usman lands a nice shot to the body.
Usman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Usman throws a body punch but Trapperson moves out of range.
Usman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Trapperson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
RaeRae Usman 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.
Usman lands with a hook. Trapperson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Trapperson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Trapperson shoots in for a double leg but Usman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Trappy Trapperson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Usman swinging wildly here.
Trapperson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Trapperson tries for a takedown but Usman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Trapperson closes the distance and clinches up with Usman, looking for a takedown. Trapperson pushes Usman against the cage but Usman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
RaeRae Usman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trappy Trapperson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Trapperson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Usman has got the better of the exchanges.
Usman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Usman thuds a left hand into Trapperson's body.
RaeRae Usman is winning the standup battle so far.
Trapperson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Usman connects with the punch.
Trapperson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Usman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Usman closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've been informed that Trapperson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Usman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Trapperson doesn't seem bothered though.
Trapperson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Usman is looking to wear down Trapperson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Trapperson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Usman counters with a left to the body.
Trapperson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Usman counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Usman throws a right hand that Trapperson ducks under and follows up with a left that Trapperson also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trapperson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Usman lands a nice looking body shot.
Usman with a jab.
Trapperson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Usman lands with a nice body punch.
Trapperson avoids the body shot from Usman.
Usman throws a body punch but Trapperson moves out of range.
Trapperson with the counter takedown but Usman avoids it easily.
Usman cracks a nice hook into Trapperson's ribs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Usman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Usman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Usman misses with a wild body shot.
Usman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Usman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Usman lands a jab to Trapperson's midsection.
Trapperson shoots in and drives through. Usman sprawls well.
Usman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Trapperson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Usman.
Trapperson feints the counter takedown.
Trapperson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good standup being displayed there by Usman as he connects with a hook.
Usman lands with a good body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Usman misses with a body shot.
Usman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Usman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Usman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Usman!
Usman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Trapperson's head backwards.
Usman circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Usman misses the target.
Trapperson takes one to the chin there.
Trapperson has his takedown stuffed
and Usman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
RaeRae Usman dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Trapperson tries for a takedown but Usman circles away easily
and Usman counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Trapperson out cold! What a finish! Usman is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). RaeRae Usman!
RaeRae Usman took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'This was a good fight to end on. I'm going to take some time away from the cage. I'd like to thank my fans.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brusse Liee (ranked 1352 p4p, 1869 weight class) and Ezekiel Broomsdale (ranked 187 p4p, 257 weight class). Liee comes to the cage accompanied by Disturbed - Indestructible [Official Music Video]. Broomsdale has chosen Masta as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brusse Liee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ezekiel Broomsdale!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Broomsdale walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ezekiel Broomsdale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Broomsdale smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice cross by Broomsdale.
Liee takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Broomsdale lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Broomsdale tries to land a leg kick but Liee saw it coming and moves away.
Liee throws a big counter combination but Broomsdale scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Broomsdale fails with the takedown
and Liee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Broomsdale swings away with a body shot that misses
and Liee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Liee tried to score with a low kick but Broomsdale checks it.
Broomsdale throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Broomsdale.
Broomsdale connects with a single shot there.
A good leg kick by Broomsdale.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broomsdale tries a head kick but it misses.
Broomsdale feints and then cracks Liee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Liee down.
Broomsdale connects with a nice looking jab.
Liee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Broomsdale.
Brusse Liee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Broomsdale misses with an attempted mid kick.
Liee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Broomsdale throws a leg kick
enabling Liee to counter with a crisp jab.
Broomsdale lands a jab.
Broomsdale throws a body shot but no joy.
Broomsdale tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Liee swivels and escapes.
Broomsdale checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Liee misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broomsdale digs a good body shot into Liee's ribs.
Broomsdale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liee manages to avoid it.
Liee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Broomsdale throws a good cross that connects.
Liee on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Broomsdale scores with a nice strike.
Broomsdale shoots in looking for a takedown but Liee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Broomsdale's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A quick step to the side and Liee tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brusse Liee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezekiel Broomsdale.
Broomsdale thuds his right hand into Liee's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Broomsdale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liee was well out of range. Poor timing from Broomsdale.
Broomsdale cracks Liee with a good jab.
Liee fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broomsdale cracks Liee with a good jab.
Broomsdale uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Liee has time to react.
Broomsdale throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Liee's waist but Liee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Broomsdale off to one side.
Liee seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Broomsdale is looking to land body kicks.
A quick step to the side and Liee tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Broomsdale throws a head kick but Liee moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Liee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Broomsdale has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Broomsdale thows a leg kick but Liee checks it
and Liee counters with a nice body shot.
Liee tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Liee checks a low kick from Broomsdale.
Broomsdale throws a head kick that misses.
Liee takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Liee is looking to wear down Broomsdale with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Broomsdale throws a head kick but Liee moves out of range.
Liee tried to counter with a leg kick but Broomsdale avoided it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Broomsdale.
Broomsdale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Liee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Liee was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Liee has taken the fight to the clinch.
Liee throws an elbow that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liee tries to land knees in the clinch but Broomsdale avoids the damage to the body.
Liee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Broomsdale throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Liee avoiding damage as Broomsdale throws knees to the body.
Liee works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Broomsdale looks winded!
Liee tries to work over Broomsdale's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Broomsdale lands a nice elbow.
Liee connects with a knee to the head.
 It looks like Ezekiel Broomsdale has been cut.
Broomsdale has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Liee is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Liee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ezekiel Broomsdale dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ezekiel Broomsdale's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Broomsdale shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Liee's guard.
Liee wants to sweep here but Broomsdale controlling him for the moment.
Broomsdale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Broomsdale is still trying to improve position.
Broomsdale is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Broomsdale has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Liee pulls Broomsdale in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broomsdale is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Broomsdale has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Liee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Broomsdale is one step ahead there.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Liee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Broomsdale.
Broomsdale lands a slapping body shot.
Liee checks a leg kick.
Liee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A low kick from Broomsdale misses
and Liee counters with a crisp one two that drops Broomsdale! Liee thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Broomsdale to his feet! Broomsdale is in big trouble!
Broomsdale is rocked!
An inside leg kick lands from Broomsdale.
Jab, jab by Broomsdale - just one landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broomsdale throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Liee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Liee tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck for Broomsdale with that takedown attempt.
Liee throws a big counter combination but Broomsdale scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Broomsdale shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Liee but Liee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Broomsdale throws a leg kick that misses.
A big left from Broomsdale misses.
As Broomsdale looks to move away, Liee throws a big counter combo but Broomsdale just gets out of the way.
A low kick from Broomsdale misses
and Liee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Broomsdale is still on wobbly legs! Can Liee finish him?
Good leg kick by Liee.
Liee takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Broomsdale lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Broomsdale is aggressively charging in as Liee backs up avoiding any damage. Liee tosses out a jab and Broomsdale runs right into it face first! Broomsdale is out cold! Liee dropped down on all fours and is barking in Broomsdale's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brusse Liee!
Brusse Liee took some time post fight to say the following; 'Now you see the power of my Exploding Fist Eagle Boxing !!!'.
The defeated Ezekiel Broomsdale had this to say: 'It's just gut wrenching man, I let everyone down. I'll be back better than ever soon enough though. '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Javier Pinales (ranked 2800 p4p, 2334 weight class) and Logan Justis (ranked 359 p4p, 306 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Javier Pinales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 43 - 25 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Logan Justis!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Justis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pinales sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Justis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Justis shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pinales is trying to defend but Justis finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pinales looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pinales looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pinales looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pinales looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinales tries to get to full guard but Justis has control of the leg.
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Justis pulls his head out easily.
Justis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pinales is just riding it out for now. Justis eventually gives up the hold.
Justis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pinales has managed to free his arm - good work.
Justis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pinales defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinales is refusing to be controlled, as Justis sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Justis in particular looking to stall.
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Justis pulls his head out easily.
Pinales looking for submissions off his back.
Pinales is looking for a sweep. Justis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Justis trying to control the action but Pinales is working from the bottom.
Justis might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pinales haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pinales looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Justis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pinales does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justis content to control rather than advance.
Pinales is trying to get back to full guard.
Justis tries to stand but can't do so whilst Pinales controls his leg.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Justis pulls his head out easily.
Pinales is defending against the submission attempts here by Justis.
Justis wants to stand but Pinales has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Pinales looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pinales actively working from the bottom here.
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Justis pulls his head out easily.
Pinales actively working from the bottom here.
Pinales actively working from the bottom here.
Justis looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Justis tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Pinales.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pinales wants to get back to full guard.
Justis controlling the action here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Justis dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Justis looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pinales!
Pinales looking for a sweep but Justis has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinales is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Justis content just to control the position here.
Justis's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinales keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pinales is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Justis locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Pinales is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Logan Justis!
Logan Justis gave a mention to FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lawson Chandler (ranked 1820 p4p, 1974 weight class) and Pudd Nelson (ranked 266 p4p, 295 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lawson Chandler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pudd Nelson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson tries to clinch up but Chandler circles away and keeps his distance.
Nelson tries to clinch up.
Chandler misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Nelson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nelson closes the distance and clinches.
Chandler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nelson is trying to maintain a safe position but Chandler gets an underhook and turns Nelson into the cage.
Chandler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nelson rushes Chandler and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chandler manages to break the clinch.
Chandler drives through and clinches with Nelson against the cage.
Chandler breaks the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Chandler has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Chandler has Nelson up against the cage in a clinch.
Chandler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chandler swings wildly with an uppercut but Nelson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chandler breaks the clinch.
Chandler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chandler misses with a body kick.
Nelson closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chandler tries a body shot but Nelson blocks it.
Chandler throws a punch but it's blocked by Nelson.
Nelson jumps 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.
Nelson has his foot on Chandler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chandler works his way back into a safe position though.
Nelson working a defensive guard here.
Chandler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chandler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nelson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chandler has managed to get both his arms back between Nelson's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chandler 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.
Chandler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nelson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chandler has managed to get both his arms back between Nelson's legs - danger averted.
Our spies down at at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies inform us that Nelson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chandler defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chandler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nelson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chandler passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nelson looking for submissions off his back.
Chandler prevents Nelson from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nelson wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Chandler seems content to control.
Nelson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nelson actively working from the bottom here.
Nelson actively working from the bottom here.
Nelson has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Chandler escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Chandler!
Chandler staying calm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lawson Chandler dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nelson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Chandler throws a sloppy head kick and Nelson moves out of range easily.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch but Chandler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Chandler was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Chandler shoots in and bounces Nelson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nelson has his foot on Chandler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chandler works his way back into a safe position though.
Nelson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chandler defends it easily.
Chandler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chandler controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chandler defends well.
Nelson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Chandler stacks Nelson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Chandler!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson is being controlled here.
You can see the frustration on Nelson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chandler controlling from side mount.
Chandler trying to control the position but Nelson is working away.
Nelson can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chandler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nelson keeps working.
Nelson is trying to escape the position but Chandler is controlling the position.
Chandler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nelson keeps working.
Chandler prevents Nelson from escaping the position.
Nelson is being controlled here.
Chandler slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Nelson.
Chandler controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Nelson tries to hold on but Chandler pushes him away.
Nelson is trying to escape the mount.
Nelson keeps trying to improve his position.
Nelson tries to hold on but Chandler pushes him away.
Nelson can't escape the position.
Chandler controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson can't escape the position.
Nelson tries to lock up and control but Chandler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chandler wants to control the pace but Nelson is squirming around nicely.
Chandler avoids the attempt from Nelson to control.
Nelson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chandler takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chandler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nelson can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nelson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Nelson tries to hold on but Chandler pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lawson Chandler dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nelson fails with an attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chandler. Nelson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nelson clinches with his opponent.
Nelson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Chandler.
Chandler misses with a body punch.
Chandler lands with a light punch inside.
Nelson lands with a short shot to the head.
Chandler dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Nelson.
Chandler misses with a punch on the inside.
Nelson blocking some punches.
Chandler gets through Nelson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson has a couple of punches blocked by Chandler.
Chandler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nelson's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nelson.
Nelson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chandler avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nelson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nelson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler misses with a body punch.
Nelson throws a punch but it's blocked by Chandler.
A head punch on the inside from Nelson fails to land.
Chandler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chandler works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Nelson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nelson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Chandler doesn't defend quickly enough and Nelson has managed to lock this one up! Can Chandler escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Nelson on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pudd Nelson!
Pudd Nelson 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tino Takala (ranked 977 p4p, 1864 weight class) and Rakeem Marley (ranked 153 p4p, 275 weight class). Marley has chosen Damian Marley - Welcome to Jamrock as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 16 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Tino Takala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rakeem Marley!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takala throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A head kick misses from Marley.
Takala swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marley on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Takala misses with a body kick.
Takala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takala leaves Marley with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Takala looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marley doesn't manage to clinch there - Takala circles away.
Marley avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takala misses with a few strikes there.
Marley throws a counter combo.
Marley moves into the clinch.
Takala breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Takala misses with a double jab.
Marley delivers a nice body kick.
Marley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takala moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marley 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.
Takala misses with the combination.
Takala cracks Marley with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takala throws a right and a left that both miss.
Takala avoids the head kick by Marley.
Marley misses with a wild body shot.
Takala throws a big counter combination but Marley scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A head kick by Marley misses
and Marley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takala cracks Marley with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Takala avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marley works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takala takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice shot lands for Takala.
It looks like Rakeem Marley has been cut.
Takala lands with a straight right. Marley didn't see that one coming.
Marley tries to clinch there but Takala circles away.
Marley throws a head kick that misses.
Takala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marley.
Marley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Takala feints with a jab and clips Marley right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Marley is sent crashing into the canvas and Takala leaps in for the kill! Marley tries to get to his feet but Takala is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Marley is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tino Takala!
After the big win, Tino Takala made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Champion Apparel and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Rakeem Marley was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back better, jah bless'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Kekoa (ranked 351 p4p, 793 weight class) and Micah Frank (ranked 50 p4p, 110 weight class). Kekoa comes to the cage accompanied by Freelance Fiend. This should be a great matchup!
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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 23 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Eddie Kekoa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Micah Frank!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Anthony Taglia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kekoa lands a jab.
Kekoa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Frank.
Kekoa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kekoa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A shot to the body from Kekoa misses
letting Frank counter with a right hand.
Frank goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Frank takes the fight into the clinch.
Frank scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kekoa has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Frank uses from the top position.
Kekoa looking for a sweep. Not yet Kekoa, not yet.
Frank wants to get up but he can't break Kekoa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kekoa wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Frank postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank preventing the sweep.
Frank stands up from Kekoa's guard - Frank perhaps looking for a knockout.
Frank works the jab nicely.
Frank listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kekoa misses with a hook. Frank ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Frank misses.
Frank looks to land a left hand but Kekoa moved out of range nicely.
Frank throws a leg kick but Kekoa checks it.
Kekoa moves away from the strike by Frank.
Kekoa throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Frank to counter with a crisp jab.
Kekoa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Frank counters with a straight right hand.
Frank keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank throws a body shot but no joy.
Kekoa throws a nice inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kekoa misses the target.
Micah Frank is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kekoa throws a right hand that misses
and Frank connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Kekoa missing with a left hand there. Frank was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kekoa throws a lazy right hand but Frank sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kekoa throws a poor cross that misses
and Frank counters with a stiff right hand.
Kekoa loads up on a big right hand but Frank slips the punch.
Frank swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A combination from Frank does no damage.
Frank's corner calls for a 1-2. Frank obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Frank moves away from the strike by Kekoa.
Frank takes a swing at Kekoa's ribcage but misses.
Kekoa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Eddie Kekoa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kekoa works Frank's body with a nice hook.
Kekoa misses with an uppercut
and Kekoa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kekoa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Frank circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Frank lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kekoa doesn't seem phased though.
Kekoa misses the body punch
and Frank counters with a good, hard body kick but Kekoa shrugs it off.
Kekoa cracks Frank with an open hand slap.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Frank.
Kekoa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Frank misses with a looping left.
Frank slips a straight right by Kekoa.
Frank appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kekoa looks to land a left hand but Frank moved out of range nicely.
Frank throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Frank lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kekoa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kekoa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kekoa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frank sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Frank lands a jab.
Kekoa misses the jab.
Frank swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kekoa misses with a looping right.
Frank connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frank lands a really nice looking cross but Kekoa seems unphased.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frank stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Frank tries to work over Kekoa's front leg with a kick but Kekoa checks it.
Kekoa ducks under a wild hook from Frank.
Frank slips a straight right by Kekoa.
As Kekoa backs off Frank throws a huge counter combo but Kekoa manages to avoid it all.
Kekoa throws a jab but it's blocked by Frank.
Nice body punch from Frank.
Kekoa missing with a left hand there. Frank was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Frank misses the target.
Kekoa throws a quick counter kick to the body but Frank avoids it.
Frank ducks right into an uppercut from Kekoa.
Frank blocks a leg kick.
Kekoa checks a leg kick nicely.
Kekoa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kekoa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Frank fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kekoa swats away the attempt to clinch by Frank.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Micah Frank dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kekoa misses with a body punch
and Frank counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kekoa throws a jab but it's blocked by Frank.
Kekoa throws out a loose jab but Frank uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frank looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kekoa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frank tries to work over Kekoa's front leg with a kick but Kekoa checks it.
Kekoa throws a head kick but Frank moves out of range.
Frank checks the leg kick nicely there.
Frank uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kekoa.
Frank looks to land a left hand but Kekoa moved out of range nicely.
Kekoa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Frank goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank lands with an overhand left.
Frank slips under a jab.
Kekoa connects with a solid leg kick.
Kekoa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Frank uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kekoa.
Kekoa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kekoa scores with a hook to the body. Frank takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Frank has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kekoa.
Kekoa misses the jab.
Kekoa throws a hook to the side of Frank's head but Frank sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kekoa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Frank cracks Kekoa with a good jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Kekoa misses the target.
Frank throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kekoa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Frank quickly recovers to half guard.
Frank kicks Kekoa off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frank blocks a jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Frank jabs Kekoa right on the nose. Kekoa blinks but takes it well.
Frank is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kekoa.
Kekoa throws a series of punches but Frank avoids them all with ease.
Kekoa throws an off balance right hand
enabling Frank to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Frank misses the target.
Frank with a nice calf kick.
Kekoa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Frank counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Frank looks to throw the jab but Kekoa is out of range.
Frank lands a lovely overhand right.
Kekoa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Frank takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kekoa throws a lazy uppercut
and Frank counters with a left to the body.
Kekoa walks into a straight right hand from Frank.
Kekoa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Frank counters with a nice leg kick.
Kekoa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kekoa misses with a takedown attempt
and Frank connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Frank is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kekoa misses with a straight right.
Kekoa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Frank makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kekoa throws a combination that misses
and Frank counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kekoa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Frank.
Kekoa misses with a takedown attempt
and Frank counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Frank connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Frank has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kekoa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kekoa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kekoa swings widly with a right hand
and Frank counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kekoa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Frank throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Kekoa to counter with a crisp jab.
Frank uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kekoa.
Kekoa misses with a right hand
and Frank counters with a low kick, right behind Kekoa 's knee.
Kekoa shoots in for a double leg but Frank sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Kekoa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kekoa fails with the takedown
and Kekoa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frank chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice uppercut there from Kekoa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kekoa lands a nice shot that snaps Frank's head back.
Kekoa misses with a head kick.
Frank looks to throw the jab but Kekoa is out of range.
Frank misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kekoa counters with a good low kick that Frank was not able to check.
Micah Frank seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kekoa tries for a takedown but Frank circles away easily
and Kekoa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Kekoa misses.
Frank takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kekoa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Frank defending well as Kekoa loads up on a big left hand.
Frank lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kekoa connects with a right hand. Frank shakes it off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Frank looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kekoa blocks a low kick nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Micah Frank will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kekoa thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Frank if he has to take too many more of those.
Eddie Kekoa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kekoa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Frank.
Kekoa fails with the takedown
letting Frank counter with a right hand.
Kekoa has a takedown stuffed.
Kekoa lands a jab to the nose.
Kekoa gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Frank cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kekoa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice defenses there by Frank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kekoa.
Kekoa misses with a double jab
and Frank counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Frank with a nice calf kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kekoa misses with a body shot
and Frank counters with a left and a right that stings Kekoa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kekoa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kekoa scores with a jab to the body.
Frank thows a body kick. Kekoa tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Frank takes one to the side of the head.
Kekoa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Frank lands a jab to the head.
Frank tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kekoa throws a poor cross that misses
and Frank counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kekoa swings widly with a right hand
enabling Frank to counter with a crisp jab.
Kekoa misses with a hook
and Frank counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frank moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Frank connects with a single shot there.
Frank takes a swing at Kekoa's ribcage but misses.
Kekoa looks to land a left hand but Frank moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Frank misses.
Frank keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kekoa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kekoa looks to throw the jab but Frank is out of range.
Frank fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kekoa on the side of the head.
Frank has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Frank there as he acknowledges the shot.
Frank defending well as Kekoa loads up on a big left hand.
Frank's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Frank ducks right into an uppercut from Kekoa.
Jab by Kekoa.
No luck for Kekoa with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Kekoa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Frank throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A punch lands to the side of Kekoa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Frank connects with a jab.
Frank thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kekoa if he has to take too many more of those.
Frank lands a nice shot that snaps Kekoa's head back.
Kekoa jabs at Frank's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kekoa misses with a left hand
and Frank counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice leg kick from Frank, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Kekoa misses.
Frank tries a low kick but Kekoa avoids it.
Nice jab there from Frank.
Frank misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kekoa.
Kekoa is looking to counter punch.
Kekoa throws a big shot that misses.
Frank moves out of range as Kekoa strikes.
Kekoa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kekoa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Frank as he jumps to the side.
Kekoa looking to score a takedown here. Frank is defending well but Kekoa drives through and ends up in Frank's guard.
Kekoa won't allow Frank to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kekoa is looking to advance position but Frank has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frank trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Frank sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Frank stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frank lands with a thumping leg kick.
Frank fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kekoa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Micah Frank comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Frank 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micah Frank!
Micah Frank took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Stoner's Killer Apparel for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benedicte Swanson (ranked 562 p4p, 1035 weight class) and Rock Romero (ranked 77 p4p, 147 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 36 - 5, fighting out of Los Angeles, Benedicte Swanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rock Romero !
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swanson throws a nice head kick!
Romero misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Romero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swanson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Swanson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rock Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swanson with the inside leg kick.
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Romero .
Romero scores with a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Romero .
Romero looks to land a right hand but Swanson moved out of range.
Swanson jabs at Romero 's body.
Romero tests Swanson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Romero misses with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A shot to the liver by Romero . Beautiful body shot.
Swanson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romero works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Swanson misses with a low kick.
Romero with a hook.
Romero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Swanson scores with a hook to the body. Romero takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Swanson throws a leg kick which misses Romero 's front leg but catches the back leg as Romero tries to avoid it.
Romero throws a shot from downtown. Swanson moves away and avoids it.
Romero throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Swanson on the side of the head.
Romero keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero 's corner calls for a 1-2. Romero obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Swanson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Swanson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Romero dodges the punch combination from Swanson.
Swanson misses with a double jab.
Romero swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Romero misses with a lunging right hand
and Swanson counters with a right hand to the body.
Romero fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Swanson on the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Swanson.
A head kick misses from Swanson.
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Romero .
As Romero backs away, Swanson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Romero scores with a nice head shot.
Romero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot lands for Romero .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romero throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Swanson defending well as Romero loads up on a big left hand.
Swanson throws a shot from downtown. Romero moves away and avoids it.
Swanson is looking to wear down Romero with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Romero avoids the body shot from Swanson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson slips under a jab.
Swanson cracks Romero with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Romero is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Swanson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Romero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Swanson.
Swanson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Romero just manages to avoid it.
Romero scores with a jab. Swanson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Swanson scores with a leg kick.
Swanson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Romero looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Swanson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A telegraphed right hand from Romero misses the target.
Romero stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Romero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Swanson.
Swanson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Romero counter with a right hand.
Romero looks to land a combination but Swanson avoids it well.
Swanson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Swanson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Swanson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Romero lands a lovely overhand right.
Swanson jabs Romero to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Romero might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Romero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Swanson.
Romero blocks a head kick by Swanson.
The fighters circling - Romero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Swanson throws a combination. Romero tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero throws a nice looking combination but Swanson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Romero looks to throw the jab but Swanson is out of range.
Romero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Swanson throws out the jab.
Swanson dives in for a single leg takedown but Romero sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Swanson.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Swanson.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Swanson blocking some punches.
Romero on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Swanson is trying to break the clinch but Romero has him pressed against the cage.
Swanson stalling against the cage.
Romero misses with some punches.
Romero keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Swanson's efforts to push away.
Swanson blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Romero .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Swanson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Swanson.
A short right from Romero on the inside.
Swanson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Swanson leaning against his opponent.
Swanson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Swanson wants to slow Romero down by chopping away at his legs.
Romero throws a shot from downtown. Swanson moves away and avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swanson blocks a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Swanson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Romero has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Romero and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swanson swings for the body but Romero moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Romero , as that shot connected.
Swanson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Romero checks the leg kick nicely there.
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Romero .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rock Romero dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Swanson misses the shot to the body.
Swanson throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Romero misses the target.
Rock Romero seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Romero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Romero throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Swanson counter with a right hand.
Romero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swanson moves away.
Romero blocks the body kick.
Romero scores with a crisp jab that stopped Swanson in his tracks.
Swanson scores with a hook to the body. Romero takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Romero slips a straight right by Swanson.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Romero , as that shot connected.
Romero has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Swanson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Romero avoids the head kick by Swanson.
Swanson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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!
Swanson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swanson misses with the combination.
Romero throws a looping overhand right but Swanson ducks down to avoid it.
Romero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Swanson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Swanson slips under a jab from Romero .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero scores with a hook to the body. Swanson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Romero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Swanson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick from Swanson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Swanson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Romero misses with an uppercut. Swanson saw that one coming.
Romero scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Swanson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Swanson defending well as Romero loads up on a big left hand.
A shot to the liver by Romero . Beautiful body shot.
A left and a right from Romero both land. Nice combination.
A left lands for Swanson.
Swanson swings for the body but Romero moves out of range.
Swanson walks into a straight right hand from Romero .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romero takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Romero takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Swanson takes one to the chin there.
Swanson moves forwards but Romero connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Romero both land. Nice combination.
Romero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swanson manages to avoid it.
Swanson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Swanson tries a head kick but it misses.
Swanson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romero was well out of range. Poor timing from Swanson.
Romero throws out a loose jab but Swanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero throws a hook to the side of Swanson's head but Swanson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Swanson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Romero throws a hook but Swanson blocks it.
Swanson misses with a straight left.
Swanson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Swanson throws a lazy right hand but Romero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Swanson dodges the punch combination from Romero .
Romero throws a hook to the side of Swanson's head but Swanson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Swanson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romero .
Romero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Romero throws a looping overhand right but Swanson ducks down to avoid it.
Swanson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Swanson misses with a wild body shot.
Romero stuns Swanson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Swanson throws a poor cross that misses
and Romero counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Romero .
Romero looks to throw the jab but Swanson is out of range.
Swanson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Swanson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Romero misses with the combination.
Swanson walks into a stiff left hand from Romero .
Swanson connects with a jab.
Swanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romero moves away.
Romero ducks under a wild hook from Swanson.
Good work by Romero as he checks the leg kick.
Swanson is looking to score with low kicks.
Swanson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Romero scores with a jab to the jaw.
Swanson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Romero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Swanson.
Swanson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Romero looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Swanson connects with a high kick.
Rock Romero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Swanson throws a body punch but Romero moves out of range.
Swanson throws a series of punches but Romero avoids them all with ease.
Swanson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Romero ducks under a wild hook from Swanson.
Swanson slips under a jab.
Swanson takes a swing at Romero 's ribcage but misses.
Swanson misses with an uppercut.
Romero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Swanson.
Donk. Romero catches Swanson right on the button with a cross.
A shot to the body from Swanson misses
and Romero counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swanson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Swanson misses the target.
Swanson wants to slow Romero down by chopping away at his legs.
Swanson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Swanson misses with a low kick as Romero jumps back.
Swanson misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rock Romero will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Swanson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A jab from Romero misses.
Romero avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Romero scores with a sloppy right hand. Swanson should have avoided that one.
Romero scores with a nice head shot.
Romero throws a jab but it's blocked by Swanson.
Swanson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Swanson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romero was well out of range. Poor timing from Swanson.
Romero misses with a looping right.
Romero looks to throw the jab but Swanson is out of range.
Swanson pushes Romero away with a front kick.
Romero fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Swanson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Romero stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Swanson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Romero ducks under a wild hook from Swanson.
Romero looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Romero moves out of range as Swanson strikes.
Swanson looks to land a left hand but Romero moved out of range nicely.
Romero throws a hook to the side of Swanson's head but Swanson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Romero avoids the body shot from Swanson.
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!
Swanson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romero manages to avoid it.
Swanson looks to score with a jab to the body but Romero is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero throws a big shot that misses.
Romero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Romero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Romero as he connects with a hook.
Swanson tries a head kick but it misses.
Swanson defending well as Romero loads up on a big left hand.
Romero throws a left and a right that both miss
and Swanson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Swanson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Romero throws out the jab.
Romero lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Swanson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Swanson lands a jab to Romero 's midsection.
That kick from Swanson tenderised Romero 's leg. Romero is trying to keep his angry face on.
Swanson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Romero counters with a straight right hand.
Swanson swings for the body but Romero moves out of range.
Swanson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swanson moves out of range of the strikes.
Swanson is looking to counter punch.
Romero lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Swanson misses with a body kick.
Benedicte Swanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romero moves away.
Swanson moves out of range of the strikes.
Romero misses with a looping right.
Swanson throws a leg kick but Romero sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Swanson defending well as Romero loads up on a big left hand.
Swanson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Romero momentarily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Romero checks a leg kick.
Romero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Romero gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Swanson looks to throw the jab but Romero is out of range.
A jab from Romero misses.
Romero scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Swanson ducks right into an uppercut from Romero .
Swanson thumps Romero with a low kick.
Romero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Swanson takes a swing at Romero 's ribcage but misses.
Swanson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romero .
Swanson tries to land a leg kick but Romero saw it coming and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson throws a lazy body kick
and Swanson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Swanson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Romero ducks under a wild hook from Swanson.
Romero looks to land a right hand but Swanson moved out of range.
Swanson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Romero catches Swanson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Romero tests Swanson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Romero .
Romero scores with the left hand. Swanson knows he should have avoided that one.
Romero loads up on a big right hand but Swanson slips the punch.
Swanson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romero .
Swanson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Swanson throws a body punch but Romero moves out of range.
Romero throws a looping overhand right but Swanson ducks down to avoid it.
Swanson misses with a hook.
Swanson lands with a straight right. Romero didn't see that one coming.
Swanson takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swanson just misses with a punch to the body.
Swanson misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson staying out of range there.
Swanson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Swanson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Romero cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Romero avoids the body shot from Swanson.
Romero connects with a body shot that sends Swanson's belly button to the back.
Romero with a nice cross.
Romero has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Swanson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Swanson misses the jab.
Romero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Swanson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Romero .
Swanson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Swanson connects with a high kick.
Swanson with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swanson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A big right from Romero misses.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses.
Rock Romero is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Romero throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Swanson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Romero uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rock Romero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Romero 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rock Romero !
During a confident post fight interview, Rock Romero thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Roussel (ranked 312 p4p, 1232 weight class) and Jun Liu (ranked 41 p4p, 159 weight class). Roussel comes into the arena with Manau - J'ai laissé là bas blaring out of the sound system. Dexter Roussel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dexter Roussel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jun Liu!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roussel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Liu looks to land a left hand but Roussel moved out of range nicely.
Liu misses with a looping left.
Liu throws a leg kick
and Roussel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Liu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Liu lands with a hook. Roussel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Liu feints and then cracks Roussel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Roussel down.
Liu throws a head kick but Roussel moves out of range.
Roussel throws the left hand but Liu avoids the punch easily.
Liu replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Roussel blocks it well.
Roussel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Jun Liu has been cut.
Liu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Roussel momentarily.
Liu lands with a kick to the temple. Roussel shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
 It looks like Dexter Roussel has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liu misses with a left hand
and Roussel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Roussel ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Roussel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Roussel lands with an overhand left.
Roussel lands a big shot that drops Liu! Can he finish him?
Liu is rocked!
Roussel throwing strikes from guard but Liu blocks nicely.
Liu is still in real trouble! Can Roussel finish him?
Roussel throwing strikes from guard but Liu blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roussel won't allow Liu to get back to his feet.
Liu seems to have recovered his senses.
Roussel passes Liu's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Liu felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Roussel drops an elbow to the side of Liu's head.
Roussel working over Liu with some ground and pound. Liu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Liu pushes Roussel off looking to stand but Roussel dives back in and keeps control.
Roussel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Roussel 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.
Roussel is nestled in close to Liu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Roussel takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Liu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Liu has one foot on Roussel's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Roussel moves forwards but Liu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Roussel blocks a head kick by Liu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liu throws a sloppy head kick
and Roussel counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Roussel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roussel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looks like Roussel has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Roussel moves out of range of the strikes.
Roussel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Roussel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roussel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Liu takes one on the button.
Roussel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A low kick from Liu is predictable there
and Roussel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jun Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roussel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Liu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Liu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roussel.
Roussel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Roussel misses its intended target.
Liu slips a straight right by Roussel.
Liu thuds a left hand into Roussel's body.
Liu misses the body punch
and Liu is countered with a crisp right hand from Roussel that sends him to the canvas! Roussel follows him to the mat into side control.
Roussel working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liu pushes Roussel away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Roussel gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Roussel creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Liu sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Liu avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Roussel.
The ground and pound from Roussel seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Roussel with the ground and pound but Liu regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Roussel thows a huge punch but Liu dodges it nicely.
Roussel seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Roussel wants to pass to mount but Liu is defending the position.
Roussel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roussel with the ground and pound but Liu uses the opportunity to regain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roussel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Roussel is in close to Liu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Liu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roussel.
Roussel throwing strikes but missing.
Liu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Roussel scoring with some ground and pound.
Liu has his feet on Roussel's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Liu tries to clinch but Roussel moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roussel throws a shot from downtown. Liu moves away and avoids it.
Roussel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Liu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Liu misses.
Liu rushes Roussel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Roussel prevents a body shot from Liu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Roussel dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Liu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roussel.
Liu lands a head shot.
Liu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roussel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Liu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Roussel scrambles back to his feet.
Roussel is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Liu throws a hook but Roussel avoids it easily.
Liu misses the shot to the body.
Roussel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Roussel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Liu scores with a jab to the head.
Roussel lands with a shot to the body.
Roussel looks to score with a jab to the body but Liu is just out of range.
Liu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Roussel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roussel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Liu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Roussel scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Liu!
Roussel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liu manages to avoid it.
A jab from Liu misses.
Liu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Roussel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Liu thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liu blocks a jab.
Liu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Liu throws a body kick that misses.
Liu moves in looking to clinch but Roussel pushes him off.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Roussel.
Roussel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Roussel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Liu throws a right hand that misses
and Roussel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Liu rushes Roussel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Roussel lands a body punch.
Liu blocking some punches.
Liu manages to break the clinch.
Liu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Roussel at a distance.
Liu loads up on a big right hand but Roussel slips the punch.
Roussel scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheers as Roussel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Liu doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roussel checks a leg kick.
Roussel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Liu tries to clinch up
and Roussel counters with a beautiful punch that sends Liu to the canvas!
That has opened up Jun Liu's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roussel is looking to work some ground and pound but Liu has wrist control.
Roussel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Roussel trying to control but Liu is working from the bottom.
Roussel throwing strikes but missing.
Roussel lands a couple of elbows.
Roussel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Liu's guard.
Roussel prevents Liu from improving his position.
Liu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Roussel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liu regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Roussel.
Roussel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Liu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roussel won't allow Liu to get back to his feet.
Roussel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Liu can do to turn this around?
Roussel lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Liu wants to get back to his feet but Roussel is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Roussel throwing strikes from guard but Liu blocks nicely.
Liu 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 four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Roussel scoring with some ground and pound.
Roussel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Liu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Liu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Roussel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Roussel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Roussel throwing strikes but missing.
Liu keeping moving, preventing Roussel from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Liu wants to clinch up but Roussel keeps it at a distance.
Roussel scores with a jab to the head.
Roussel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Roussel dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Roussel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roussel swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Roussel lands a nice looking body shot.
Liu throws a body punch but Roussel moves out of range.
Liu missing with a left hand there. Roussel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roussel manages to avoid it.
Roussel avoids a kick to the body.
Roussel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liu manages to avoid it.
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roussel manages to avoid it.
Liu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Roussel takes a kick to the side of the head.
Liu catches Roussel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Liu throws a right hand that misses
and Roussel counters with a right hand that sends Liu tumbling to the canvas! Can Roussel finish him? He dives into Liu's guard looking to do just that!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roussel throwing strikes from guard but Liu blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roussel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Roussel throws a strike but Liu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liu won't allow Roussel to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Roussel is on top in guard.
Roussel lands a couple of elbows.
Roussel wants to control from the top but Liu keeps moving.
Roussel is working Liu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Roussel scoring with punches to the head and body.
Roussel throwing strikes from guard but Liu blocks nicely.
Liu is looking to stand up but Roussel isn't so interested in that idea.
Roussel lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liu is looking to stand up but Roussel isn't so interested in that idea.
Roussel throws a big right hand that misses.
Roussel lands a couple of elbows.
Liu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Roussel loads up on a big left hand. Liu felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Roussel looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Liu can't hide his disappointment, as Roussel celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dexter Roussel!
Dexter Roussel decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dick Dennison (ranked 221 p4p, 483 weight class) and Paulo Kogos (ranked 33 p4p, 78 weight class). Dick Dennison had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 206.1lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Paulo Kogos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dick Dennison!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Kogos!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dennison gets the takedown into side control.
Kogos is looking for a sweep.
Kogos is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dennison lands a nice forearm strike.
Kogos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dennison working the head and body with strikes.
Kogos takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dennison taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kogos regains half guard.
Dennison seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dennison wants to control but Kogos is keeping him busy.
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!
Kogos holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Dennison lands strikes from half guard.
Kogos tries to roll over but Dennison keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dennison thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kogos's head.
Kogos wants to control but Dennison is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kogos tries to roll over but Dennison keeps him under control.
Kogos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dennison seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dennison lands a nice short elbow.
Dennison seems to be looking for submissions.
Kogos wants to control but Dennison is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dennison is looking to take a break and control but Kogos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dennison lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dennison prevents Kogos from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Dennison there.
Dennison is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dennison landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kogos is rocked!
Dennison lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Kogos quite badly. Kogos pulls Dennison in close trying to recover. Dennison postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Kogos on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Kogos doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Dennison!
Dick Dennison retains his light heavyweight title!
Dick Dennison seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Bolleke (ranked 126 p4p, 475 weight class) and Lyoha Nagibatel (ranked 17 p4p, 67 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bolleke might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to RGP - DANG DIGGI BANG. 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 18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Bolleke!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyoha Nagibatel!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nagibatel takes one on the button.
Nagibatel misses with an uppercut. Bolleke saw that one coming.
Bolleke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bolleke lands a nice shot that snaps Nagibatel's head back.
Bolleke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nagibatel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bolleke drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nagibatel sprawls and moves away.
Nagibatel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bolleke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bolleke jabs at Nagibatel's body.
Nice shot by Bolleke.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolleke misses with a body shot.
Nagibatel throws a big shot that misses.
Nagibatel throws a sloppy head kick
and Bolleke counters with a nice uppercut.
Bolleke with a nice cross.
Nagibatel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Nagibatel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bolleke lands a slapping body shot.
A swing and a miss from Bolleke.
Nagibatel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bolleke is looking to counter punch.
Bolleke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagibatel moves away.
Nagibatel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bolleke counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nagibatel manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagibatel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bolleke.
Bolleke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nagibatel scores with a sloppy right hand. Bolleke should have avoided that one.
Bolleke is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nagibatel throws a head kick but Bolleke moves out of range.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bolleke misses the jab.
Nagibatel throws a big counter head kick but Bolleke avoids it with no problem.
Bolleke looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagibatel is just out of range.
Nagibatel is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bolleke throws a shot from downtown. Nagibatel moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagibatel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel catches Bolleke with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bolleke lands with a cross.
Bolleke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nagibatel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lyoha Nagibatel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nagibatel throws a combination that misses
letting Bolleke counter with a right hand.
Bolleke connects with a single shot there.
Bolleke works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bolleke connects with a looping right hand.
Bolleke lands a head shot.
Bolleke gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nagibatel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bolleke attempts a counter takedown but Nagibatel avoids it well and moves away.
Bolleke lands a big shot that drops Nagibatel! Can he finish him?
Nagibatel is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nagibatel is still in real trouble! Can Bolleke finish him?
Bolleke is in close to Nagibatel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nagibatel keeping full guard, as Bolleke tries to pass.
Bolleke throws a big right hand that misses.
Bolleke looking to pass the guard.
Nagibatel seems to have recovered his senses.
Bolleke throwing strikes but missing.
Bolleke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nagibatel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nagibatel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bolleke is controlling him.
That's four 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.
Bolleke controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bolleke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nagibatel is keeping the position for now.
Nagibatel wants to stand up but Bolleke is controlling him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bolleke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bolleke misses with a wild body shot.
Nagibatel is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses
and Bolleke counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bolleke landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bolleke tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Bolleke dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses.
Bolleke cracks Nagibatel with a good jab.
Bolleke clobbers Nagibatel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nagibatel takes one to the side of the head.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses
and Bolleke counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bolleke.
Bolleke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nagibatel.
Bolleke drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nagibatel sprawls and moves away.
Nagibatel misses with a left hand
and Bolleke counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A jab lands there for Bolleke.
Bolleke listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagibatel throws a head kick but Bolleke moves out of range.
Bolleke connects with a looping right hand.
A head kick from Nagibatel lands but Bolleke takes it in his stride.
Nagibatel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bolleke listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagibatel throws a lazy right hand but Bolleke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nagibatel throws an off balance right hand
and Bolleke counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nagibatel makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Nagibatel misses with a hook
and Bolleke counters with a double leg that slams his opponent to the canvas! Nagibatel is in trouble here! Bolleke pounds away until the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Oscar Bolleke!
Oscar Bolleke retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Oscar Bolleke thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
61% |
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