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UCF 11: Santoro v Galvarino PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Santos Resi (ranked 24752 p4p, 4805 weight class) and Payton Waller (ranked 360 p4p, 313 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Santos Resi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Payton Waller!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Resi lands with a nice body punch.
Resi dips to his left and cracks Waller with an uppercut!
Resi lands a really nice looking cross but Waller seems unphased.
Resi lands a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Resi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Resi cracks Waller with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Resi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Waller is trying hard to land a takedown here. Resi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Resi connects with a jab.
Resi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Resi sends Waller crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Resi is motioning to the referee to let Waller up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Waller is rocked!
 It looks like Payton Waller has been cut.
Resi is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Waller flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Waller is out cold! Resi holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Santos Resi!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John McDufee (ranked 24320 p4p, 2464 weight class) and Tim Bits (ranked 552 p4p, 281 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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John McDufee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tim Bits!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDufee forces Bits back against the cage and clinches.
McDufee slowing the pace effectively.
McDufee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McDufee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bits avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bits looks to land a right hand but McDufee moved out of range.
And McDufee counters with a quick kick to the body but Bits blocks it.
Bits defending well as McDufee loads up on a big left hand.
Bits throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDufee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bits takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McDufee clinches up with Bits and pushes him back against the cage.
Bits manages to break the clinch.
McDufee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bits misses with a looping right.
McDufee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bits scores with a crisp jab that stopped McDufee in his tracks.
Bits has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McDufee finds it's way round the side to connect with Bits's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bits throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McDufee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bits.
McDufee clinches.
Bits throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McDufees head.
Bits's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bits escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McDufee misses with an uppercut.
Bits scores with a nice right hand.
McDufee pushes Bits up against the cage in a clinch.
McDufee is looking to control Bits's arms but Bits gets an underhook and turns him. Now McDufee has his back to the cage.
McDufee putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bits in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bits looks winded!
McDufee lands with a light punch inside.
Bits pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from McDufee misses.
Bits throws an overhand right that lands on McDufee's shoulder, as McDufee tries to avoid the shot.
McDufee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McDufee fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McDufee lands with a straight right. Bits didn't see that one coming.
McDufee throws a shot from downtown. Bits moves away and avoids it.
McDufee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Bits.
Bits lands a left hand.
Bits misses with some punches.
McDufee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bits is trying to force a seperation but McDufee has the dominant position.
McDufee landing knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDufee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bits blocking some punches.
Bits has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McDufee seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bits can turn it around.
McDufee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bits can't break the clinch.
Bits blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bits doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDufee taking a breather.
McDufee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bits's efforts to push away.
Bits misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bits working aggressively here.
Bits breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Bits. That snapped McDufee's head back.
McDufee throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bits.
Bits misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDufee.
McDufee throws a lazy uppercut
and Bits counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot by McDufee.
McDufee tries to clinch there but Bits circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bits. McDufee does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDufee misses with an uppercut
letting Bits counter with a right hand.
McDufee misses the body punch
letting Bits counter with a right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bits misses with a shot to the body
and McDufee counters with a straight right hand.
McDufee blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - McDufee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bits takes a swing at McDufee's ribcage but misses.
McDufee getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McDufee moves into range and clinches up with Bits.
A bit of stalling here from McDufee.
A right hook to the body lands for McDufee.
McDufee stalling in the clinch but Bits improves position.
McDufee scores with a shoulder strike.
McDufee looking to throw knees to the head but Bits is blocking nicely.
Bits tries to break the clinch but McDufee is controlling the position.
Bits lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McDufee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bits swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDufee leaning against his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bits has a couple of punches blocked by McDufee.
Bits tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from McDufee on the inside.
Bits misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDufee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bits backwards.
A short uppercut from McDufee.
Bits swings wildly with an uppercut but McDufee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A knee to the head by McDufee.
McDufee tries to land knees in the clinch but Bits avoids the damage to the body.
Bits escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bits circles away from the clinch attempt.
McDufee throws a shot to the body.
McDufee staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDufee lands a front kick.
Bits sizes up McDufee with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bits takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bits digs a good body shot into McDufee's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John McDufee dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bits takes a swing at McDufee's ribcage but misses.
Bits pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bits throws out a loose jab but McDufee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bits tests McDufee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McDufee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDufee defending well as Bits loads up on a big left hand.
Bits scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McDufee doesn't seem bothered though.
McDufee has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
McDufee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bits.
McDufee looks to throw the jab but Bits is out of range.
Tim Bits seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDufee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bits staying out of range there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McDufee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bits ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bits misses with a wild body shot.
Bits uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDufee.
McDufee wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDufee misses with a body punch
and Bits counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bits swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bits tests McDufee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McDufee tries to clinch up
and Bits counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McDufee throws a head kick that misses.
McDufee looks to land a left hand but Bits moved out of range nicely.
McDufee slips a straight right by Bits.
It looked like McDufee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab, jab by Bits - just one landing.
Bits throws a big shot that misses.
Bits keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDufee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDufee throwing a counter right hand but Bits manages to avoid it.
McDufee misses with a straight right.
Bits connects with a body shot.
McDufee tries to clinch there but Bits circles away.
Bits throws an off balance right hand
and Bits takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bits takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McDufee throws an overhand right that lands on Bits's shoulder, as Bits tries to avoid the shot.
Bits looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McDufee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McDufee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bits misses with a lunging right hand
and McDufee counters with a series of strikes. Bits will be more careful next time no doubt.
McDufee throws a looping overhand right but Bits ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Bits on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McDufee tries to clinch up.
Bits moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McDufee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDufee takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McDufee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bits moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Bits misses.
Bits scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McDufee doesn't seem bothered though.
McDufee's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McDufee duly obliges.
A big right from McDufee misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Bits misses.
McDufee walks into a jab.
A slow jab from Bits misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bits looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bits slips under a jab from McDufee.
McDufee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McDufee clinches.
McDufee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bits backwards.
Bits working hard to break the clinch.
John McDufee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McDufee blocking some punches.
Bits blocks a body shot from McDufee.
McDufee is working Bits over against the cage.
Bits is breathing heavily.
McDufee misses with a knee strike.
McDufee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bits lands a left hand that snaps the head of McDufee backwards.
McDufee misses with a punch to the body.
Bits doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from McDufee.
McDufee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bits throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bits pushes McDufee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from McDufee.
Bits wants to get back to striking at distance but McDufee won't allow it.
A short left from McDufee.
Bits fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bits looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bits is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McDufee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McDufee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bits blocks a body shot from McDufee.
Bits's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McDufee scores with a push kick.
McDufee works Bits's body with a nice hook.
Bits walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDufee slips under a jab.
Bits throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McDufee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McDufee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bits breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bits lunges at McDufee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McDufee's hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that John McDufee will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
McDufee fails to land with a series of punches.
Tim Bits has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDufee with a nice cross.
McDufee connects with a right hand. Bits shakes it off.
McDufee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bits throws a lazy right hand but McDufee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDufee is looking to counter the offense by Bits and move into the clinch.
Bits throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McDufee's head.
Bits swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bits misses with a wild body shot.
Bits connects with a good right hand that stumbles McDufee. McDufee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A slow jab from Bits misses its intended target.
McDufee throws a series of punches but Bits avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from McDufee.
McDufee wants to clinch up but Bits keeps it at a distance.
Bits throws out a counter right but McDufee avoids it with no problem.
Bits defending well as McDufee loads up on a big left hand.
Bits swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bits rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDufee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bits throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDufee moves out of range of the strikes.
McDufee misses with a body shot
and Bits counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A leg kick checked by Bits.
Bits let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bits fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDufee manages to avoid it.
Bits lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDufee circles away quickly and effectively.
Bits takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McDufee lands with a shot to the body.
McDufee lands a really nice looking cross but Bits seems unphased.
Bits showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDufee.
Bits throws a big shot that misses.
McDufee looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bits on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bits throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDufee bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bits's head backwards.
McDufee lands a leg kick that knocks Bits off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDufee misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bits thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDufee is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Bits on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McDufee slips under a jab.
It looked like McDufee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bits fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bits swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McDufee counters with a stiff right hand.
McDufee takes a swing at Bits's ribcage but misses.
McDufee lands a lovely overhand right.
McDufee lands a jab to the nose.
McDufee takes one on the button.
McDufee rushes Bits and presses him up against the cage.
McDufee can't find room to land a body shot as Bits controls the action.
Bits lands a right hand that snaps the head of McDufee backwards.
McDufee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bits backwards.
Bits blocks an uppercut.
Bits manages to break the clinch.
McDufee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bits lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDufee misses with a double jab.
McDufee lands a jab to the nose.
The fighters circling - Bits throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bits on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bits throws a jab but it's blocked by McDufee.
A nice leg kick from McDufee, right into the meat of the thigh.
McDufee takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bits misses with an uppercut.
Bits throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McDufee.
Bits is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bits swings for the body but McDufee moves out of range.
McDufee throws a body punch but Bits moves out of range.
Bits has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McDufee slips under a jab from Bits.
Bits throws a head kick that misses.
McDufee half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bits misses with a hook
letting McDufee counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bits with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McDufee to score with a decent uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDufee clinches up with Bits and pushes him back against the cage.
McDufee misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDufee manages to break the clinch.
McDufee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bits paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bits misses the jab.
Bits throws a combination. McDufee tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bits throws an overhand right that lands on McDufee's shoulder, as McDufee tries to avoid the shot.
Bits throws a jab but it's blocked by McDufee.
McDufee pushes Bits up against the cage in a clinch.
Bits takes a shot to the head.
Bits lands a left hand that snaps the head of McDufee backwards.
McDufee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bits avoids it.
Bits lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bits can't find room to land a body shot as McDufee controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDufee struggles to land a body shot inside as Bits controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bits.
McDufee works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bits lands with a light punch inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to John McDufee.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McDufee, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John McDufee!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Holmberg (ranked 3181 p4p, 2330 weight class) and EL Chapo (ranked 380 p4p, 279 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tim Holmberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, EL Chapo!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chapo looks to land a combination but Holmberg avoids it well.
Chapo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chapo looks to land a left hand but Holmberg moved out of range nicely.
Chapo misses with a series of wild punches.
Chapo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Holmberg drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chapo sprawls and moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chapo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
 It looks like Tim Holmberg has been cut.
Chapo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chapo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Holmberg throws a body punch but Chapo moves out of range.
No luck for Holmberg with that takedown attempt.
Chapo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chapo throws a series of punches but Holmberg moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmberg ducks under a wild hook from Chapo.
We've been told by Holmberg's head coaches at The Tank Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chapo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holmberg 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.
Chapo tries to bum rush Holmberg with a series of wild strikes but Holmberg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Holmberg feinted with a counter takedown.
Chapo misses with a looping left.
Chapo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Holmberg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Holmberg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chapo throws out the jab.
Holmberg feints and as Chapo raises his hands in defense, Holmberg changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Holmberg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Holmberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Holmberg scoring with some ground and pound.
Chapo wants to get back to his feet but Holmberg is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Holmberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chapo is trying to control the position but Holmberg postures up.
Holmberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chapo is keeping the position for now.
Holmberg throws a big elbow that misses.
Holmberg 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.
Holmberg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Holmberg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chapo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holmberg throwing strikes from guard but Chapo blocks nicely.
Holmberg throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holmberg throwing strikes but missing.
Holmberg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmberg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Holmberg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chapo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Holmberg is looking to work some ground and pound but Chapo has wrist control.
Holmberg cracks Chapo with a solid left hand.
Holmberg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Holmberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chapo keeping moving, preventing Holmberg from controlling successfully.
Holmberg cracks Chapo with a solid left hand.
Holmberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chapo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Holmberg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Holmberg's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Holmberg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chapo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Holmberg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Holmberg throws a big elbow that misses.
Holmberg sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Holmberg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Holmberg lands a couple of decent looking shots.
It looks like EL Chapo has been cut.
Holmberg lands a couple of digs.
That has opened up EL Chapo's cut even more.
Holmberg throws a big elbow that misses.
Holmberg throws a big right hand that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tim Holmberg will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
No luck for Holmberg with that takedown attempt.
Chapo feints a counter leg kick.
Holmberg thuds his right hand into Chapo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chapo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chapo misses with a combination
and Holmberg counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Chapo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Holmberg throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chapo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Holmberg throws a strike but Chapo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmberg looking to control.
Holmberg pulls Chapo in close to prevent any damage.
Holmberg wants to sweep but no luck.
Holmberg keeping moving, preventing Chapo from controlling successfully.
Holmberg is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Holmberg wants to sweep here but Chapo controlling him for the moment.
Holmberg throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Chapo stopping the sweep attempt from Holmberg.
Chapo trying to control the position from guard on top but Holmberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holmberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Holmberg is controlling Chapo's posture.
Holmberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chapo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Holmberg decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chapo's guard.
Chapo pushes Holmberg off and scrambles back to his feet.
Chapo throws a head kick that misses.
Chapo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holmberg.
Holmberg changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chapo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Holmberg throws a jab when Chapo was well out of range.
Holmberg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chapo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chapo throws a right hand that Holmberg ducks under and follows up with a left that Holmberg also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holmberg tries to counter with a takedown but Chapo is quick to defend against it.
Chapo misses with a double jab
so Holmberg counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Chapo scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Holmberg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
EL Chapo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chapo throws a poor cross that misses
so Holmberg counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holmberg stays in close to Chapo's body and controls the position.
Holmberg postures up and lands a big shot to Chapo's brow.
Holmberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Holmberg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chapo has momentary wrist control but Holmberg slips an elbow through the middle.
The cut above EL Chapo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at EL Chapo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tim Holmberg!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lars Erik Jim Sunesson (ranked 3042 p4p, 2845 weight class) and Light Weight Jones (ranked 299 p4p, 279 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lars Erik Jim Sunesson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Light Weight Jones!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones goes for a double leg but Sunesson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sunesson continues to drive forward.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sunesson tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sunesson to the ground. Sunesson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A low kick lands for Sunesson.
Jones decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sunesson actively working from the bottom here.
Jones trying to control the action but Sunesson is working from the bottom.
Jones wants to stand up but Sunesson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sunesson tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones working Sunesson over with strikes.
Jones lands strikes from half guard.
Sunesson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunesson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Jones jumps into side control!
Sunesson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Jones is chipping away with strikes.
Sunesson is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Sunesson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jones cracks Sunesson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sunesson is looking for a sweep.
Check out the look on Jones's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jones lands an elbow.
Jones in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jones lands some shots froms side control.
Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sunesson, who protects the arm well.
Sunesson is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sunesson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Sunesson is looking for a sweep.
Sunesson wants to control but Jones postures up.
Jones remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Jones scoring with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Sunesson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sunesson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sunesson tries to get out of the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sunesson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jones wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jones in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Sunesson is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Light Weight Jones!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Edmond Dantes (ranked 2228 p4p, 3080 weight class) and Yuri Petrov (ranked 227 p4p, 302 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edmond Dantes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yuri Petrov !
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dantes ducks under a wild hook from Petrov .
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Dantes moved out of range.
Dantes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Petrov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dantes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dantes 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.
Sloppy strikes from Dantes. Those never looked like landing.
Dantes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dantes closes the distance and clinches.
Dantes misses with some punches.
Petrov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dantes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dantes scores with a shoulder strike.
Dantes lands a shoulder strike.
Petrov tries to score a body lock takedown but Dantes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dantes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dantes scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Edmond Dantes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Petrov .
Petrov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dantes is defending well.
Dantes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Petrov backwards.
A short right from Dantes on the inside.
Petrov wants a takedown but no success here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dantes lands an uppercut.
Petrov is rocked!
Dantes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Petrov is still on wobbly legs! Can Dantes finish him?
Dantes throws a big uppercut that drops Petrov ! More strikes from Dantes and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Petrov lies dazed against the cage as Dantes celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edmond Dantes!
After the big win, Edmond Dantes made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Nevermore Clothing Co and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Skoog (ranked 2622 p4p, 3097 weight class) and Neal Robson (ranked 305 p4p, 349 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jimmy Skoog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Neal Robson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skoog scores with a punch to the head.
Skoog bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Robson misses the jab.
Skoog bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Skoog lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Robson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Robson cracks a nice hook into Skoog's ribs.
Robson throws a shot from downtown. Skoog moves away and avoids it.
Robson throws a low kick but Skoog moves out of range easily.
Skoog is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Robson.
Skoog drops Robson with a beautiful combination! Robson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Skoog is looking for the KO!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skoog drops Robson with a big left hand! Robson is injured, injured bad! Skoog jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Skoog!
A relieved looking Jimmy Skoog thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fergal Mulroney (ranked 1156 p4p, 1664 weight class) and Ryk Anders (ranked 143 p4p, 206 weight class). Anders has chosen Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fergal Mulroney could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ryk Anders's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fergal Mulroney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryk Anders!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anders throws a poor cross that misses
and Mulroney counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Ryk Anders has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Anders.
Mulroney uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anders.
Mulroney jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anders appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mulroney has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Anders finds it's way round the side to connect with Mulroney's head.
Mulroney connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Anders momentarily.
Mulroney is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anders.
Mulroney is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anders.
Anders fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anders moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mulroney takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mulroney throws a right hand that misses
and Anders counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulroney cracks Anders with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Anders loads up on a big right hand but Mulroney slips the punch.
Mulroney is looking to counter punch.
A big right from Anders misses.
Mulroney scores with a nice strike.
Anders steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mulroney.
Mulroney misses with a few strikes there.
Anders takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Anders misses with an uppercut. Mulroney saw that one coming.
Anders 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.
Anders swings widly with a right hand
and Mulroney counters with a stiff right hand.
Anders shoots for a takedown but Mulroney saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mulroney misses with a hook. Anders ducked under it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Anders. Those never looked like landing.
Mulroney swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Anders counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mulroney drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Anders right on the button. Anders goes down! Mulroney follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Mulroney gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fergal Mulroney!
A very excited looking Fergal Mulroney rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
In defeat, Ryk Anders stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm a competitor, and I know a lot of people say that, but I'm not going to give in or be intimidated by anybody!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wood Chuck (ranked 1071 p4p, 1711 weight class) and Winter Scarletwound (ranked 150 p4p, 218 weight class). Chuck's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Who Needs A Girl Like You - Indian Wars. Wood Chuck had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wood Chuck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Winter Scarletwound!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chuck scores with a jab to the jaw.
Scarletwound drops his hands momentarily and Chuck takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Scarletwound fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chuck scores with a jab to the body.
Scarletwound throws a leg kick which misses Chuck's front leg but catches the back leg as Chuck tries to avoid it.
Jab by Chuck.
Chuck lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Scarletwound connects with a looping right hand.
Chuck lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chuck misses with an uppercut
and Scarletwound makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Chuck ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A low kick from Scarletwound misses
and Chuck counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Chuck sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Scarletwound looking to control.
Scarletwound is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scarletwound wants to get back to his feet but Chuck is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chuck landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chuck throws a strike but Scarletwound rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Scarletwound sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chuck has his foot on Scarletwound's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Scarletwound works his way back into a safe position though.
Chuck 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.
Scarletwound content to stall in guard here.
Chuck is pulling down on Scarletwound's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chuck manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Scarletwound manages to get himself to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chuck accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Scarletwound is looking to stand up but Chuck isn't so interested in that idea.
Chuck passes into half guard.
Chuck lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chuck connects with a nice short shot to Scarletwound's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chuck is looking to stall here but Scarletwound recovers full guard.
We've been hearing that Chuck has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Chuck working some strikes from top position.
Chuck content to stall in guard here.
Chuck working some strikes from top position.
Scarletwound keeping moving, preventing Chuck from controlling successfully.
Chuck missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Scarletwound working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chuck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scarletwound working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chuck.
Chuck controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chuck missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Scarletwound wants to get back to his feet but Chuck passes into half guard.
Scarletwound really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chuck. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chuck looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chuck stalling.
Scarletwound is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wood Chuck dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Scarletwound connects with the punch.
A shot to the liver by Chuck. Beautiful body shot.
Wood Chuck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scarletwound ducks under a wild hook from Chuck.
Chuck closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Scarletwound to the mat! Scarletwound manages to get full guard.
Scarletwound trying to control the position.
Wood Chuck overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chuck throwing strikes from guard but Scarletwound blocks nicely.
Chuck trying to control but Scarletwound is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chuck loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chuck throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chuck postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scarletwound 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.
Chuck with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chuck throwing strikes from guard but Scarletwound blocks nicely.
Scarletwound tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chuck postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chuck working some strikes from top position.
Chuck keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Scarletwound's head.
Scarletwound not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Scarletwound is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Chuck dives into side control.
Chuck cracks Scarletwound with a big right hand but Scarletwound just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I wouldn't like to be where Scarletwound is right now.
Scarletwound is trying to get back to his feet.
Chuck throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Scarletwound is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Chuck scores with punches from side control.
Chuck trying to control the action but Scarletwound is working from the bottom.
Chuck 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.
Chuck tries to advance to mount but Scarletwound denies him.
Chuck trying to control the position but Scarletwound is working away.
Scarletwound tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scarletwound parries the strikes from Chuck easily there. Chuck is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Scarletwound to escape.
Chuck wants to control but Scarletwound is keeping him busy.
Scarletwound manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chuck's best efforts.
Scarletwound is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chuck scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chuck looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chuck landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chuck lands a nice short elbow.
Scarletwound is trying is best to control the position here.
Chuck is keen to just control but Scarletwound is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chuck working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Scarletwound is looking for a sweep. Chuck is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chuck slows the pace down in half guard.
Chuck thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chuck stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chuck scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wood Chuck dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Chuck punishes Scarletwound's body with a nice straight punch.
Scarletwound ducks right into an uppercut from Chuck.
Scarletwound thows a leg kick but Chuck checks it
and Chuck counters with a single leg into guard. Scarletwound didn't expect that.
Chuck is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scarletwound can do to turn this around?
Chuck won't allow Scarletwound to get back to his feet.
Scarletwound has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Chuck has passed into side control.
The strikes coming from Chuck are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Chuck working the ground and pound from side control.
Scarletwound defending against the ground and pound.
Scarletwound is not content to let Chuck control the position.
Chuck working the ground and pound but Scarletwound is defending the strikes.
Chuck working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chuck throws an elbow but Scarletwound slips to the side and avoids it well.
Chuck moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Chuck lands an elbow.
Scarletwound struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.
Chuck scoring with punches from side control.
Chuck wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scarletwound keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scarletwound is trying to get back to half guard.
Chuck working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Scarletwound wants to control but Chuck postures up.
Chuck working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Scarletwound looks to move to half guard but instead Chuck has passed into mount! Damn!
Chuck controlling the position easily from mount.
Winter Scarletwound has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Chuck.
Scarletwound in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Chuck pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Scarletwound tries to lock up and control but Chuck gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chuck postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Scarletwound looks a forlorn figure.
Scarletwound tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chuck in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Chuck controlling the position easily from mount.
Chuck punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wood Chuck is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chuck looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Chuck looking to control but Scarletwound is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chuck is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Chuck putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Chuck has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Scarletwound's face.
Chuck landing shots from mount.
Scarletwound wants to hold on but Chuck pushes him away.
Chuck tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chuck trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wood Chuck showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chuck has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:26
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wood Chuck!
Wood Chuck 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Santoro (ranked 607 p4p, 556 weight class) and Mapuche Galvarino (ranked 77 p4p, 69 weight class). Santoro's entrance music is MERCURY. A fine choice. Galvarino is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Wretched of the Earth - El Otro Lado. 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 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommy Santoro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mapuche Galvarino!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galvarino walks into a stiff left hand from Santoro.
Nice cross by Santoro.
Santoro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Galvarino.
Galvarino 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.
Santoro lands a front kick.
Santoro drops Galvarino with a beautiful combination! Galvarino stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Santoro is looking for the KO!
Galvarino is rocked!
It looks like Mapuche Galvarino has been cut.
We've been told by Santoro's head coaches at Convicted Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Galvarino misses with a lunging right hand
and Santoro counters with a huge right that knocks Galvarino out cold! Santoro is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommy Santoro!
Tommy Santoro is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Tommy Santoro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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