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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arax Lightspeed (ranked 2699 p4p, 3645 weight class) and Kain Mack (ranked 259 p4p, 333 weight class). Lightspeed comes into the arena with Silver Scrapes - Danny McCarthy blaring out of the sound system. 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 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arax Lightspeed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kain Mack!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lightspeed takes a swing at Mack's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Mack misses.
Mack misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lightspeed looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lightspeed takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mack throws an off balance right hand
and Lightspeed counters with a nice uppercut.
Mack throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lightspeed.
Mack just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLightspeed.
Lightspeed dodges the punch combination from Mack.
A counter left hand to the body from Lightspeed misses its target.
Mack takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lightspeed lands with a nice body punch.
A punch lands to the side of Mack 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lightspeed avoids the head kick by Mack.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mack gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lightspeed counters with a good low kick that Mack was not able to check.
Lightspeed takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mack takes one to the chin there.
Lightspeed jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lightspeed walks into a stiff left hand from Mack.
Mack fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lightspeed is out of range.
Lightspeed scores with a jab.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Lightspeed! Mack is out on his feet! Lightspeed rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Mack is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Mack is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arax Lightspeed!
During a confident post fight interview, Arax Lightspeed 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Khalil Amrani (ranked 1674 p4p, 2600 weight class) and Joey Chandler (ranked 176 p4p, 256 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khalil Amrani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joey Chandler!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chandler takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chandler drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Chandler working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Chandler tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Chandler throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Chandler in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Chandler trying to control the action but Amrani is working from the bottom.
Amrani dodges the ground and pound from Chandler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amrani gets back to half guard.
Amrani tries to roll over but Chandler keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chandler with the ground and pound but Amrani uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Chandler connects with a couple of short punches.
Chandler working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Amrani preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Amrani bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chandler's guard.
Chandler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Chandler is looking to work some ground and pound but Amrani has wrist control.
Amrani wants to sweep but no luck.
Chandler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chandler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Amrani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chandler with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amrani wants to stand but Chandler is controlling the position.
Chandler stands up over Amrani, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chandler wants to control from the top but Amrani keeps moving.
Chandler lands a couple of digs.
Chandler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Amrani's head.
Chandler stands up over Amrani, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chandler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Amrani has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amrani can't keep his opponent in guard - Chandler advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chandler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Amrani blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chandler.
Chandler thows a huge punch but Amrani dodges it nicely.
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. Chandler connects with a nice short shot to Amrani's temple.
Amrani keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Amrani avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chandler.
Amrani is doing well to control the position and prevent Chandler from advancing to side control.
Chandler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler throwing shots but Amrani is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Chandler.
Amrani is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chandler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Amrani desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Chandler.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chandler keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ground and pound from Chandler.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Chandler dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Chandler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Amrani.
Amrani leaves Chandler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chandler closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Chandler lands in his opponent's guard.
Amrani wants to stand up but Chandler is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chandler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Amrani wants to sweep here but Chandler controlling him for the moment.
Chandler tries to free his leg and advance position but Amrani is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chandler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chandler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chandler stays in close to Amrani's body and controls the position.
Chandler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chandler won't allow Amrani to get back to his feet.
Chandler landing with the ground and pound.
Chandler throwing strikes but missing.
Amrani is controlling Chandler's posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chandler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Amrani but Amrani pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chandler missing with a left hand there. Amrani was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Amrani misses with a low kick as Chandler jumps back.
Chandler is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Joey Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chandler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chandler is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chandler closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Amrani's guard.
Amrani wriggles free and stands up.
Khalil Amrani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Amrani is looking to score with low kicks.
Amrani has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Amrani there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chandler tries to clinch but Amrani moves out of range.
Amrani swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chandler changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Amrani looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Amrani managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Chandler.
Chandler misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
An elbow from Chandler crashes against the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler cracks Amrani with a big elbow.
Chandler looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Amrani is avoiding damage well.
Chandler throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Chandler scores with punches from side control.
Amrani takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Amrani is looking for a sweep.
Chandler lands a decent elbow from side control.
Chandler sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Amrani is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Check out the look on Chandler's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Amrani regains half guard, as Chandler was trying to land strikes.
Amrani avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chandler.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chandler lands a nice short elbow.
Chandler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chandler looks to land a strike but Amrani avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Chandler throwing strikes from guard but Amrani blocks nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chandler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chandler throwing strikes from guard but Amrani blocks nicely.
Chandler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Amrani controls Chandler momentarily but Chandler frees himself.
Chandler is working Amrani over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Chandler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Amrani walks into a stiff left hand from Chandler.
Joey Chandler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chandler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chandler drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Amrani seems a little lost for a moment, as Chandler dominates the positioning.
Amrani struggling a bit here.
Amrani is holding Chandler down, trying to stall.
Amrani is trying to escape the position but Chandler is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler wants to control but Amrani is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amrani wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Chandler trying to control the action but Amrani is working from the bottom.
Chandler is staying tight to Amrani's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Chandler is continuing to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Amrani lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Amrani misses with a hook.
Amrani gets caught napping as Chandler dives in and scores a takedown. Amrani manages to retain guard.
Amrani is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Chandler dives into side control.
A lull in the action here as Chandler stalls from top position.
Chandler trying to control the position but Amrani is working away.
Chandler might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Amrani haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Joey Chandler has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler takes a little break here. Amrani wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chandler wants to control but Amrani is keeping him busy.
Chandler looking to control but instead Amrani has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Chandler trying to control from half guard but Amrani is working away.
Chandler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chandler looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Khalil Amrani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Chandler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chandler winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Chandler!
After winning the bout, Joey Chandler thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stoner Steve (ranked 664 p4p, 1269 weight class) and Jacques Bonaparte (ranked 83 p4p, 173 weight class). Bonaparte has chosen Daft Punk - Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jacques Bonaparte enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 18 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stoner Steve!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jacques Bonaparte!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonaparte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Bonaparte.
A little feinted left hand from Steve on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Steve tests Bonaparte's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steve drops his hands momentarily and Bonaparte takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Steve 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.
Bonaparte slips under a jab.
A shot to the body from Steve misses
and Bonaparte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bonaparte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Steve does it's job there.
Bonaparte on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Steve has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Steve there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonaparte gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bonaparte takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steve bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bonaparte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steve throws out the jab.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
Steve backing away here, and Bonaparte unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bonaparte blocks a jab.
Bonaparte let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bonaparte connects with a single shot there.
Steve scores with a nice right hand.
Steve uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bonaparte.
Steve looks to throw the jab but Bonaparte is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonaparte is looking to slow Steve down with leg kicks.
Steve throws the left hand but Bonaparte avoids the punch easily.
Bonaparte throws an off balance right hand
and Steve counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steve lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steve connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bonaparte lands with an uppercut that bounces Steve off the cage and back into range.
Steve misses with an uppercut
and Bonaparte counters with a nice uppercut.
Bonaparte throws a head kick that misses
and Steve counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bonaparte! Steve lets Bonaparte back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Bonaparte is rocked!
Steve moves into the clinch successfully.
Steve escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonaparte looks to score with a jab to the body but Steve is just out of range.
Steve lands a nice shot that snaps Bonaparte's head back.
Bonaparte has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Steve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bonaparte.
Steve misses with an uppercut
and Bonaparte counters with a nice kick to the body.
Steve lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bonaparte misses with a body kick.
Steve uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bonaparte.
Steve was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A swing and a miss from Steve.
Bonaparte thinks about the counter body kick.
Stoner Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve misses with a left hand
and Bonaparte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steve is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Steve slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonaparte throws a shot from downtown. Steve moves away and avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bonaparte.
An attempted straight right counter from Steve misses the target.
Steve misses with a shot to the body
and Bonaparte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bonaparte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steve.
Steve thuds a left hand into Bonaparte's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonaparte throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Steve stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bonaparte misses with the body kick
and Steve counters with a nice uppercut.
Bonaparte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steve.
Bonaparte looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bonaparte slips a jab from Steve.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stoner Steve dominated that round.
That's time! Steve's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bonaparte gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Steve counters with a stiff right hand.
Bonaparte misses with a body kick.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A head kick by Bonaparte misses
and Steve counters with a nice body shot.
Steve moves into the clinch.
Bonaparte stalling in the clinch but Steve improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonaparte has had enough of the clinch but Steve keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from Steve on the inside.
Bonaparte blocks a body shot from Steve.
Bonaparte tries to break the clinch but Steve is controlling the position.
Steve lands with a right to the head.
Steve keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bonaparte's efforts to push away.
Bonaparte has had enough of the clinch but Steve keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonaparte takes a shot to the head.
Steve prevents Bonaparte from breaking the clinch.
Steve lands an uppercut.
Bonaparte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Bonaparte's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Steve is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bonaparte can do to turn this around?
Steve lands a hook that snaps the head of Bonaparte backwards.
Bonaparte is still on wobbly legs! Can Steve finish him?
A nice right hand lands inside from Steve.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steve scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bonaparte is trying to break the clinch but Steve is controlling him.
Steve working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Steve keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bonaparte's efforts to push away.
Steve lands a hook that snaps the head of Bonaparte backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steve.
Steve swings wildly with an uppercut but Bonaparte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonaparte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Bonaparte controls his hands.
Bonaparte seems to have recovered his senses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonaparte wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Steve lands a nice shot to the body.
Bonaparte wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bonaparte lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bonaparte has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Steve scores with a shot to the side of Bonaparte's head.
Steve scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Steve.
Steve digs a right hand underneath Bonaparte's ribcage. Bonaparte let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bonaparte is breathing heavily.
Steve lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Steve makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Steve as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Steve.
A short right from Steve.
Steve's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slow jab from Steve misses its intended target.
Steve weaves into range and cracks Bonaparte right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Bonaparte goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Steve is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stoner Steve!
Our winner, Stoner Steve, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Fisher (ranked 316 p4p, 1134 weight class) and Patrick Mahomes (ranked 34 p4p, 110 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 22 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, John Fisher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 15 - 2, fighting out of New York, Patrick Mahomes!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisher swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mahomes throws a hook but Fisher blocks it.
Mahomes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahomes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mahomes misses with a low kick.
Fisher jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fisher scores with a nice right hand.
Mahomes throws a big shot that misses.
Fisher scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mahomes misses with a low kick.
Mahomes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mahomes throws a looping overhand right but Fisher ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Mahomes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mahomes, as that shot connected.
Mahomes avoids the body shot from Fisher.
Mahomes swings for the body but Fisher moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Mahomes.
Mahomes throws a push kick but Fisher slaps the foot to one side.
Mahomes throws a hook but Fisher blocks it.
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!
Mahomes just misses with a punch to the body.
Fisher blocks a low kick nicely.
We've been told by Fisher's head coaches at Outlaw MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fisher on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fisher. Mahomes does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher defending well as Mahomes loads up on a big left hand.
Fisher throws the left hand but Mahomes avoids the punch easily.
Fisher moves out of range of the leg kick from Mahomes.
Mahomes misses the jab.
Fisher swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fisher throws a jab but it's blocked by Mahomes.
Fisher dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mahomes. That did some damage!
Fisher moves away from the strike by Mahomes.
Fisher throws a body punch but Mahomes moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Fisher. Those never looked like landing.
Fisher misses with a right hand
and Mahomes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fisher avoids the head kick by Mahomes.
Fisher stuns Mahomes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fisher throws a body shot but no joy.
Fisher avoids the head kick by Mahomes.
Fisher scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahomes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fisher connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fisher throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mahomes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fisher throws a body punch but Mahomes moves out of range.
Mahomes wants to counter with a clinch but Fisher pushes him away.
Mahomes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fishers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher checks the leg kick.
Mahomes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fisher's head.
Mahomes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mahomes ducks under a wild hook from Fisher.
Mahomes ducks under a wild hook from Fisher.
Mahomes lands with a right hand.
Mahomes closes the distance and clinches.
Fisher lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mahomes blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Fisher scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mahomes struggles to land a body shot inside as Fisher controls his hands.
Mahomes looking to slow down the pace here.
Fisher throws a head punch that misses.
Mahomes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fisher backwards.
Good body shot from Fisher.
Fisher lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mahomes backwards.
Fisher misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahomes.
Fisher blocks a body shot from Mahomes.
Fisher lands a right hand.
Mahomes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fisher.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahomes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahomes blocks a body shot from Fisher.
Fisher lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mahomes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fisher blocking some punches.
Mahomes can't find room to land a body shot as Fisher controls the action.
Mahomes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fisher scores with a shot to the side of Mahomes's head.
Fisher misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Fisher.
A short right from Mahomes.
Fisher prevents a body shot from Mahomes.
Mahomes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fisher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahomes takes a shot to the head.
Fisher can't find room to land a body shot as Mahomes controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fisher.
Mahomes blocking some punches.
Mahomes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fisher.
Fisher struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahomes controls his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Fisher.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher throws a head punch that misses.
Fisher prevents a body shot from Mahomes.
Mahomes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fisher tries to work over Mahomes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Fisher on the inside.
Mahomes tries to throw a body punch but Fisher avoids it by throwing Mahomes back against the cage.
Fisher blocks a body shot from Mahomes.
Fisher lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mahomes lands with a right to the head.
Mahomes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fisher misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahomes stalls.
Fisher takes a shot to the head.
Mahomes misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahomes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fisher throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mahomess head.
Fisher misses with a punch on the inside.
Fisher can't find room to land a body shot as Mahomes controls the action.
Fisher prevents a body shot from Mahomes.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mahomes.
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 John Fisher will probably get the nod.
That's time! Fisher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fisher rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mahomes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fisher misses with a hook. Mahomes ducked under it nicely.
Mahomes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fisher takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mahomes tried to score with a low kick but Fisher checks it.
Fisher connects with a jab.
Mahomes scores with a jab to the body.
Mahomes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fisher. Fisher circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mahomes slips under a jab.
Mahomes wants to counter the offense by Fisher and move into the clinch position.
Fisher slips under a jab from Mahomes.
Patrick Mahomes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fisher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fisher scores with a nice right hand.
Fisher just misses with a punch to the body.
Fisher moves out of range of the strikes.
Mahomes slips a straight right by Fisher.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fisher digs a good body shot into Mahomes's ribs.
Fisher lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mahomes connects with a body shot that sends Fisher's belly button to the back.
Fisher keeps the fight on the outside.
Fisher with a jab.
Mahomes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Fisher misses its target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher works Mahomes's body with a nice hook.
Mahomes lands a right hook to the body.
Mahomes tries to clinch up.
Fisher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mahomes was well out of range. Poor timing from Fisher.
Mahomes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mahomes looks for the body kick but Fisher saw that one coming.
Fisher appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fisher walks into a jab.
John Fisher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahomes. Fisher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mahomes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fisher cracks Mahomes with an open hand slap.
Fisher changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mahomes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fisher cracks Mahomes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahomes wants to clinch.
Nice jab there from Fisher.
Mahomes throws out a loose jab but Fisher uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahomes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fisher manages to avoid it.
Fisher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fisher misses with a head kick.
Mahomes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fisher.
Nice jab there from Fisher.
Mahomes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mahomes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mahomes misses with a body kick.
Mahomes misses with a body kick.
Mahomes clinches.
Fisher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahomes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Fisher fails to land.
Mahomes struggles to land a body shot inside as Fisher controls his hands.
Mahomes misses with a punch to the body.
Mahomes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fisher tries to throw a body punch but Mahomes avoids it by throwing Fisher back against the cage.
Mahomes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahomes throws a punch but it's blocked by Fisher.
Mahomes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fisher's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher blocks a body shot from Mahomes.
A short right from Fisher on the inside.
Mahomes can't find room to land a body shot as Fisher controls the action.
Mahomes blocks an uppercut.
Fisher misses with the head strike.
Fisher misses with the head strike.
Mahomes misses with a punch to the body.
Fisher throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahomes.
Fisher tries a body shot but Mahomes blocks it.
Fisher working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Fisher.
Mahomes stalls.
Mahomes blocking some punches.
Fisher working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Fisher scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Fisher.
Fisher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahomes gets through Fisher's defenses to land a nice punch 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!
Fisher lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mahomes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahomes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fisher backwards.
Fisher blocks a body shot from Mahomes.
A left hand lands to the body for Fisher.
Mahomes tries a body shot but Fisher blocks it.
Fisher struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahomes controls his hands.
Mahomes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fisher or not.
Fisher blocks an uppercut.
Mahomes is looking to control Fisher's arms but Fisher gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mahomes has his back to the cage.
Mahomes misses with a punch on the inside.
Fisher misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahomes blocking some punches.
Mahomes blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Fisher.
Fisher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fisher lands an uppercut.
John Fisher has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fisher as Mahomes tries to tie him up.
Fisher swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahomes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fisher lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mahomes backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Fisher 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!
Fisher ducks under a wild hook from Mahomes.
Mahomes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mahomes slips under a jab.
Fisher looks to land a combination but Mahomes avoids it well.
That kick from Mahomes tenderised Fisher's leg. Fisher is trying to keep his angry face on.
A good leg kick by Mahomes.
Fisher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mahomes manages to avoid it.
Mahomes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mahomes throws a wild body kick that Fisher sees coming a mile off.
Fisher was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Fisher misses the target.
Mahomes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fisher lands a body shot.
Fisher works the jab nicely.
Fisher connects with a solid leg kick.
Fisher misses with a hook.
Fisher scores with a spinning back kick!
Fisher thuds a left hand into Mahomes's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Fisher.
Mahomes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fisher.
Fisher is looking to counter with a body kick.
Mahomes throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Mahomes misses the target.
Fisher half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mahomes.
Fisher thuds a left hand into Mahomes's body.
Mahomes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fisher.
Fisher scores with a sloppy right hand. Mahomes should have avoided that one.
Fisher fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mahomes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fisher under the eye.
Mahomes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mahomes staying out of range there.
Mahomes slips under a jab from Fisher.
Mahomes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fisher checks a low kick from Mahomes.
Mahomes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fisher.
Mahomes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fisher works the jab nicely.
Fisher pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fisher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mahomes can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahomes tries to land a front kick but Fisher steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A slow jab from Fisher misses its intended target.
Mahomes throws a leg kick but Fisher sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fisher clobbers Mahomes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fisher jabs Mahomes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fisher defending well as Mahomes loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahomes moves in looking to clinch but Fisher pushes him off.
Mahomes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fisher.
Mahomes is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fisher with a body shot.
Mahomes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jab from Fisher.
Fisher checks a leg kick.
It looked like Fisher wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fisher ducks under a wild hook from Mahomes.
Mahomes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fisher throws a lazy right hand but Mahomes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mahomes lands a nice hook to Fisher's body. Fisher takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A shot to the liver by Mahomes. Beautiful body shot.
Fisher swings for the body but Mahomes moves out of range.
Fisher throws a jab but it's blocked by Mahomes.
Fisher blocks the body kick.
Fisher swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fisher walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fisher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mahomes.
Mahomes only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Fisher lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mahomes backs up against the cage.
Mahomes throws a hook but Fisher avoids it easily.
Fisher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mahomes.
Fisher chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Patrick Mahomes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahomes misses with a hook. Fisher ducked under it nicely.
Mahomes misses with a low kick.
Fisher takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mahomes throws a hook but Fisher avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Fisher misses the target.
Mahomes moves out of range of the body kick.
Mahomes lands a right hook to the body.
Mahomes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fisher slips a jab and a cross from Mahomes.
Fisher chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mahomes can pounce on him.
Mahomes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mahomes misses the shot to the body.
Mahomes misses with a wild body shot.
Fisher feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mahomess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mahomes connects with a body shot that sends Fisher's belly button to the back.
A jab from Fisher does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahomes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fisher manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - Fisher coming out on top.
Mahomes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mahomes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher looks to land a combination. Mahomes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fisher lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mahomes's sensitive parts.
A cross from Fisher lands.
Mahomes throws a body punch but Fisher moves out of range.
Fisher keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mahomes.
Donk. Fisher catches Mahomes right on the button with a cross.
Mahomes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jab by Fisher.
A right-left combo lands from Fisher.
Fisher takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fisher jabs at Mahomes's body.
Nice shot by Fisher.
Mahomes misses with a wild body shot.
Fisher appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fisher listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mahomes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mahomes is looking to slow Fisher down with leg kicks.
A head kick misses from Mahomes.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Fisher showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fisher 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Fisher!
John Fisher bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Minato Tokugawa (ranked 429 p4p, 321 weight class) and Pavel Kostov (ranked 57 p4p, 42 weight class). Kostov has chosen Гио Пика - Đ‘Ńйно Голова as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Minato Tokugawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 14 - 4, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pavel Kostov!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tokugawa misses with a lunging right hand
and Kostov counters with a low kick, right behind Tokugawa 's knee.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tokugawa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kostov is looking to slow Tokugawa down with leg kicks.
Tokugawa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kostov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Kostov misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostov moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kostov.
Tokugawa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kostov tries to work over Tokugawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kostov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa gets through Kostov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokugawa leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tokugawa is leaning against Kostov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kostov misses with a punch to the body.
Tokugawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kostov misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Tokugawa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kostov lands a body punch.
Kostov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tokugawa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tokugawa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kostov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tokugawa's elbow.
Tokugawa tries a body shot but Kostov blocks it.
A short right from Tokugawa on the inside.
Tokugawa tries to throw a body punch but Kostov avoids it by throwing Tokugawa back against the cage.
Kostov scores with a shot to the side of Tokugawa's head.
Tokugawa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tokugawa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kostov backwards.
Tokugawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Kostov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Kostov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kostov prevents a body shot from Tokugawa.
Nice body punch from Tokugawa - that landed with a thud.
Kostov looks winded!
Tokugawa prevents a body shot from Kostov.
Kostov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kostov lands a right hand.
Tokugawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kostov's elbow.
Tokugawa misses with the head strike.
Tokugawa lands an uppercut.
Kostov can't find room to land a body shot as Tokugawa controls the action.
Kostov can't find room to land a body shot as Tokugawa controls the action.
Tokugawa takes a shot to the head.
Tokugawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kostov is working Tokugawa over against the cage.
Kostov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tokugawa's elbow.
Kostov lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tokugawa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kostov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tokugawa's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Tokugawa.
Tokugawa lands a shoulder strike.
Kostov blocks an uppercut.
Kostov struggles to land a body shot inside as Tokugawa controls his hands.
Kostov digs a right hand into Tokugawa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tokugawa's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kostov tries a body shot but Tokugawa blocks it.
Tokugawa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kostov tries to work over Tokugawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tokugawa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tokugawa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tokugawa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tokugawa throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Tokugawa - that landed with a thud.
Kostov can't find room to land a body shot as Tokugawa controls the action.
Tokugawa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
I was talking to Tokugawa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tokugawa misses with the head strike.
Kostov misses with a punch on the inside.
Tokugawa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Tokugawa on the inside.
Tokugawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Kostov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kostov blocks an uppercut.
Tokugawa misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tokugawa working aggressively here.
Kostov misses with the head strike.
Kostov scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tokugawa blocking some punches.
Tokugawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa lands with a short shot to the head.
Tokugawa lands a body shot.
Kostov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tokugawa throws a punch but it's blocked by Kostov.
Kostov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tokugawa misses with a body punch.
Kostov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tokugawa throws a head punch that misses.
Tokugawa misses with a punch to the body.
Tokugawa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kostov lands with a right to the head.
Kostov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tokugawa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kostov lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tokugawa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kostov blocking some punches.
Tokugawa lands a shoulder strike.
Kostov misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Minato Tokugawa dominated that round.
That's time! Tokugawa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tokugawa connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Kostov out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Minato Tokugawa!
A very excited looking Minato Tokugawa made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zahbit Lovanov (ranked 232 p4p, 379 weight class) and Adan Puno (ranked 30 p4p, 45 weight class). Adan Puno has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 33 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zahbit Lovanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adan Puno!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puno throws a lazy right hand but Lovanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Lovanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Puno was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lovanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lovanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lovanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Puno flicks out a counter leg kick but Lovanov steps away.
Lovanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Puno.
Lovanov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno slips a straight right by Lovanov.
Lovanov misses with a body shot.
Lovanov lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovanov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lovanov feinted with a counter takedown.
Puno throws a poor cross that misses
and Lovanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Lovanov lands with an overhand left.
Good leg kick by Puno.
Lovanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puno throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Lovanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Lovanov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Puno manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lovanov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puno avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lovanov landing some decent shots from guard.
Lovanov stands up over Puno, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lovanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lovanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Puno works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Puno has his hands on Lovanov's head, controlling the position.
Lovanov wants to control from the top but Puno keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puno pulls Lovanov in close to his closed guard and prevents Lovanov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Puno keeping full guard, as Lovanov tries to pass.
Lovanov content to stall in guard here.
Lovanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Puno swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Puno takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
 It looks like Adan Puno has been cut.
Puno is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
 It looks like Zahbit Lovanov has been cut.
Puno throws a body punch but Lovanov moves out of range.
Puno pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lovanov is out of range and Puno settles back down.
Puno throws out a leg kick but Lovanov moves out of range and Puno only half commits.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The crowd cheers as Lovanov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Puno doesn't seem phased though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zahbit Lovanov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lovanov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Puno looks to clinch
and Lovanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Puno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Puno misses with a wild body shot.
Puno throws the left hand but Lovanov avoids the punch easily.
Lovanov feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovanov misses with a right hand
and Puno makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lovanov misses with a jab to the body
and Puno counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puno.
Puno cracks Lovanov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Lovanov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Puno finish him?
 Lovanov is rocked!
Lovanov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Puno stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Puno wants it to stay on the feet.
Lovanov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lovanov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lovanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lovanov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Puno sprawls and moves away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Puno throws a leg kick but Lovanov moved away.
Lovanov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lovanov. Puno does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lovanov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Adan Puno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good work by Lovanov as he checks the leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Lovanov.
Lovanov misses the shot to the body.
Puno shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lovanov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Puno is out of range and Lovanov settles back down.
A slow jab from Puno misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puno throws a leg kick
and Lovanov counters with a single leg into guard. Puno didn't expect that.
Lovanov throws an elbow that misses. Puno uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lovanov's guard. Nice move by Puno!
Lovanov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lovanov working a defensive guard here.
Lovanov wants to control the position but Puno says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Lovanov is looking to control Puno's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lovanov avoid being mounted?
Puno performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lovanov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Lovanov trying to control but Puno postures up.
Lovanov is trying to get back to full guard.
Lovanov is pressing down on Puno's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lovanov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lovanov keeping full guard, as Puno tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adan Puno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Puno misses with a straight right.
Puno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lovanov.
Lovanov slips under a jab.
Puno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Puno throws a leg kick
and Lovanov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno is refusing to be controlled, as Lovanov sits in half guard.
Lovanov is really struggling to control Puno but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovanov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Puno defending well though.
Lovanov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Puno's head.
Lovanov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Puno regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lovanov.
Lovanov trying to control but Puno is working from the bottom.
Lovanov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lovanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Puno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puno is adopting a defensive guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lovanov trying to control but Puno is working from the bottom.
Puno working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lovanov.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lovanov misses with a low kick.
Lovanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Puno is just out of range.
A slow jab from Puno misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lovanov lands with a straight right. Puno didn't see that one coming.
Puno will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lovanov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Puno counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Puno avoids the body shot from Lovanov.
A slow jab from Lovanov misses its intended target.
Puno throws a big shot that misses.
Lovanov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lovanov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Still in half guard, Lovanov seems content to control.
Puno keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lovanov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Puno with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Puno blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lovanov.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Puno slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lovanov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zahbit Lovanov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lovanov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zahbit Lovanov!
Zahbit Lovanov 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moritz Zimmerman (ranked 295 p4p, 269 weight class) and Pyay Thuta (ranked 38 p4p, 36 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215
24 - 23 - 1 |
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214
16 - 6 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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 24 - 23 - 1, fighting out of London, Moritz Zimmerman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pyay Thuta!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thuta misses with a left hand
and Zimmerman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Thuta tries to roll over but Zimmerman keeps him under control.
Zimmerman throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Thuta to regain full guard.
Thuta is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Zimmerman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thuta works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zimmerman throws a big right hand that misses.
Zimmerman is fighting to break Thuta's control of his arms but Thuta is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Zimmerman postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Thuta is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Zimmerman, into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman working for a triangle but Thuta defends it easily.
Zimmerman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thuta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thuta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thuta wants to pass the guard but Zimmerman is keeping the position.
Thuta would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Zimmerman throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Thuta escapes and throws Zimmerman's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Zimmerman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Thuta's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Zimmerman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thuta seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Zimmerman manages to get to full guard.
Thuta trying to control but Zimmerman is working from the bottom.
Zimmerman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thuta's guard.
Thuta is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zimmerman is controlling him.
Zimmerman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Thuta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zimmerman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thuta's head.
Zimmerman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Thuta manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zimmerman has Thuta in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Thuta escapes and throws Zimmerman's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Zimmerman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Zimmerman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Thuta must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zimmerman working for submissions but it's allowed Thuta to get to half guard.
Thuta stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Zimmerman to get to his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Thuta.
Zimmerman misses with a takedown attempt
and Thuta counters with a crisp one two that drops Zimmerman! Thuta thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Zimmerman to his feet! Zimmerman is in big trouble!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thuta throws a jab when Zimmerman was well out of range.
Thuta misses with a straight left.
Zimmerman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thuta sprawls and moves away.
Thuta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zimmerman.
Thuta clinches up with Zimmerman and pushes him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zimmerman tries for a takedown but Thuta manages to get underhooks.
Thuta presses Zimmerman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thuta lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zimmerman is breathing heavily.
Thuta lands with a left to the head.
Zimmerman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thuta smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moritz Zimmerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thuta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pyay Thuta dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Thuta connects with a right hand. Zimmerman shakes it off.
It looks like Moritz Zimmerman has been cut.
A clash of legs there as Zimmerman blocks the low kick.
Zimmerman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thuta misses with a combination
and Zimmerman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Thuta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thuta is trying to stand up here but Zimmerman is controlling him well.
Zimmerman tries to pass to full mount but Thuta defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thuta is defending against the submission attempts here by Zimmerman.
Zimmerman wants to work for an arm triangle but Thuta is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmerman uses his free foot to push down on Thuta's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Thuta.
Thuta really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Moritz Zimmerman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zimmerman throws some wild stikes that Thuta manages to avoid easily.
Zimmerman is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Thuta has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Thuta!
Zimmerman working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Thuta has passed into half guard!
Zimmerman looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Thuta pushes past his half guard into mount!
Thuta controlling the pace for now.
Zimmerman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thuta content just to control the position here.
Zimmerman manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thuta takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zimmerman 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.
Zimmerman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thuta tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Zimmerman.
Zimmerman is looking for a sweep. Thuta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thuta gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Zimmerman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thuta throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zimmerman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thuta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thuta tries to close the distance and clinch but Zimmerman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zimmerman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pyay Thuta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zimmerman fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moritz Zimmerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thuta lands a jab to Zimmerman's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman dodges the punch combination from Thuta.
Thuta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zimmerman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zimmerman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zimmerman scores with a takedown into Thuta's guard.
Zimmerman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thuta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thuta pulls Zimmerman in close to prevent any damage.
Zimmerman throws a big right hand that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pyay Thuta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Moritz Zimmerman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Thuta bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zimmerman's head.
Thuta lands a left and a right that send Zimmerman crashing to the mat, dazed. Thuta thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Zimmerman is rocked!
Zimmerman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thuta.
Zimmerman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Oh Zimmerman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zimmerman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zimmerman seems to have got his legs back now.
Thuta misses the shot to the body.
Zimmerman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Thuta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zimmerman.
Thuta throws a lazy head kick
and Zimmerman counters with a single leg into guard. Thuta didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmerman is standing up over Thuta. Thuta looks to escape but Zimmerman dives into side control.
Zimmerman is trying to get an arm triangle but Thuta is defending well.
Thuta wants to control but Zimmerman postures up.
Thuta tries to buck Zimmerman off but Zimmerman is having none of it.
Zimmerman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zimmerman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thuta is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Thuta bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Zimmerman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pyay Thuta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thuta swivels and escapes.
Thuta was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moritz Zimmerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zimmerman shoots in for a takedown but Thuta shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A jab from Thuta misses.
Zimmerman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Thuta stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thuta wants it to stay on the feet.
Thuta throws the kick towards the body but Zimmerman avoids it.
Zimmerman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thuta smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zimmerman has a takedown stuffed.
Thuta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zimmerman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pyay Thuta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zimmerman rushes Thuta and presses him up against the cage.
Thuta misses with a body punch.
Zimmerman wants the takedown. Thuta is fighting it off but Zimmerman persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Thuta's guard against the cage.
Thuta manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Thuta connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thuta works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thuta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zimmerman.
Zimmerman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Thuta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thuta throws a sloppy head kick and Zimmerman moves out of range easily.
Zimmerman feinted with a counter takedown.
Zimmerman avoids the body shot from Thuta.
Zimmerman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pyay Thuta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thuta defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zimmerman.
Thuta feints a counter leg kick.
Thuta misses with a body kick.
Zimmerman walks into a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pyay Thuta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thuta winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pyay Thuta!
An out of breath Pyay Thuta thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jorgen Kruth (ranked 180 p4p, 351 weight class) and Natalia Pisswater (ranked 9 p4p, 23 weight class). Kruth comes to the cage accompanied by Black Hole Sun- Soundgarden. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jorgen Kruth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Natalia Pisswater!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruth dives in and grabs Pisswater's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pisswater pushes down on Kruth's head and hops out.
Pisswater misses the shot to the body.
Kruth shoots in looking for a takedown but Pisswater manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kruth's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kruth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kruth fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorgen Kruth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kruth looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kruth fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pisswater scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pisswater lands an elbow.
Kruth managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Pisswater.
Pisswater throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Pisswater throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kruth managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Pisswater.
Kruth regains half guard, as Pisswater was trying to land strikes.
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!
Pisswater working over Kruth with some ground and pound. Kruth looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pisswater wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kruth keeps working.
Kruth blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pisswater.
Kruth is trying to maintain the position but Pisswater is very close to passing his half guard.
Kruth keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kruth wants to improve his position but Pisswater is controlling well.
Kruth is working hard here to advance position.
Ground and pound from Pisswater.
Kruth keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kruth blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pisswater.
Kruth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ground and pound from Pisswater.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pisswater landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kruth has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pisswater is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kruth is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pisswater's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pisswater's back!
Pisswater rolls, trying to escape but Kruth keeps control of the position.
Kruth avoiding Pisswater 's attempts to control his hands.
I really don't envy Pisswater right now.
Pisswater tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kruth trying to control but Pisswater is having none of it.
Pisswater tries to hold on but Kruth pushes him away.
Pisswater is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruth with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Pisswater is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pisswater really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kruth looking to control but Pisswater is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pisswater is desperately trying to improve his position but Kruth has a good base and remains in mount.
Kruth wants to control the pace but Pisswater is squirming around nicely.
Kruth is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Pisswater is surviving well by controlling Kruth's body position as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruth tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kruth fails to move to back control.
Pisswater tries to reverse the position but Kruth maintains control.
Kruth trying to control but Pisswater is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Natalia Pisswater 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.
Pisswater throws a hook but Kruth blocks it.
Kruth tries for a takedown but Pisswater sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pisswater loads up on a big right hand but Kruth slips the punch.
Pisswater wants to land a leg kick but Kruth is out of range.
As Pisswater tries to get set, Kruth tries to push him back and clinch up but Pisswater manages to avoid the attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pisswater drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kruth is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pisswater's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pisswater working over Kruth with some ground and pound. Kruth looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pisswater has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kruth is trying to get back to full guard.
Pisswater is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pisswater is thwarting Kruth's attempts to control the position.
Pisswater sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kruth defending well though.
Pisswater throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kruth to regain full guard.
Kruth controls Pisswater momentarily but Pisswater frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pisswater stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kruth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pisswater working his ground and pound in the gym.
Kruth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pisswater is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pisswater lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pisswater lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pisswater is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kruth controls Pisswater momentarily but Pisswater frees himself.
Pisswater throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kruth works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pisswater chips away with some ground and pound.
Pisswater wants to control from the top but Kruth keeps moving.
Pisswater connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pisswater preventing the sweep.
Kruth is trying to control the position but Pisswater postures up.
Pisswater postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pisswater throws a strike but Kruth rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Pisswater is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Kruth rolls with it to try and escape but Pisswater cranks on the arm and Kruth is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Natalia Pisswater!
A very excited looking Natalia Pisswater made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jair Brown (ranked 17 p4p, 98 weight class) and Michal Materlak (ranked 2 p4p, 13 weight class). Materlak has chosen Marzenia as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jair Brown!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Michal Materlak!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Materlak throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
Brown looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Brown digs a good hook to Materlak's body.
Brown misses with a hook. Materlak ducked under it nicely.
Materlak flicks out a counter leg kick but Brown steps away.
Materlak blocks a jab.
Materlak throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Brown.
Materlak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Materlak misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming.
Materlak swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brown counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Materlak thinking.
Materlak takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Materlak.
An inside leg kick lands from Brown.
Materlak circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brown scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big right from Materlak misses.
Materlak lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Materlak throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown lunges at Materlak with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Materlak's hand.
Brown checks a leg kick nicely.
Materlak tries to keep at a distance but Brown has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brown is leaning against Materlak and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brown throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Materlaks head.
Brown tries to work over Materlak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Materlak is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Brown is keeping busy.
Materlak working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brown throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Materlaks head.
We've been informed that Materlak has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Materlak.
Brown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Materlak lands a hook to the side of the head.
Materlak looking for a takedown.
Materlak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Nice body punch from Brown.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Materlak jumps guard but Brown turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Materlak wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
Materlak can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown scores with a nice hook to the head.
Materlak blocks an uppercut.
Materlak lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Materlak blocks a body shot from Brown.
Brown lands a right hand that snaps the head of Materlak backwards.
Brown lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brown lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brown misses with a body punch.
Materlak blocks a body shot from Brown.
Brown lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Materlak.
Materlak has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brown is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jair Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Materlak.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brown lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brown lands a nice uppercut.
Materlak is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brown is defending well.
Materlak fails to pull guard.
Brown lands a shot to the body.
Brown lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Materlak backwards.
Brown lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Brown.
Materlak lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
Materlak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brown blocking some punches.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
Materlak goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brown prevents it.
Materlak digs a right hand into Brown's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brown's gas tank.
Materlak lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Materlak.
Brown throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Materlaks head.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Materlak is trying to force a seperation but Brown has the dominant position.
Brown gets through Materlak's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Materlak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Materlak controls his hands.
Brown is working Materlak over against the cage.
A short right from Brown.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Brown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Materlak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Brown on the inside.
Brown lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Brown.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Materlak.
Brown scores with a hook to the body.
Materlak is looking for a takedown.
Materlak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Brown.
Materlak looks winded!
Brown lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Materlak.
Brown throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Materlak prevents a body shot from Brown.
Brown gets through Materlak's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Materlak is trying to pull guard but Brown turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Materlak fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brown working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brown lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown lands with a light punch inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brown lands a shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Brown scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brown presses Materlak against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brown lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Materlak backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jair Brown dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Brown fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Materlak, pushing him back against the cage.
Materlak lands an uppercut.
Brown lands with a short shot to the head.
Brown lands a right hand that snaps the head of Materlak backwards.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Materlak avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
Brown scores with a shot to the side of Materlak's head.
Brown lands a left hand that snaps the head of Materlak backwards.
Materlak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Materlaks head.
Materlak prevents a body shot from Brown.
A frustrated look appears on Materlak's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Materlak blocks a body shot from Brown.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Materlak can do to turn this around?
Brown misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Brown.
Brown lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Materlak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Materlak takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brown scores with a nice body kick.
Brown slips a jab from Materlak.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brown looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Materlak misses with a hook to the body
and Brown counters with a low kick, right behind Materlak 's knee.
Brown lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Materlak misses with a looping right.
A counter left hand to the body from Brown misses its target.
Brown lands a two punch combo.
Brown fails with an attempt to clinch.
Materlak scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circling - Materlak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Materlak throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Brown appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Materlak misses with a straight left.
Materlak on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Brown has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Materlak.
Some bone on bone action there as Brown checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Materlak misses.
Materlak takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Materlak misses the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Materlak was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Brown connects with a nice looking jab.
Materlak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brown scores with a jab to the body.
Brown checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brown misses with a body kick.
Materlak looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brown throws a series of punches but Materlak moves out of range.
Materlak ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Materlak lands with a nice body punch.
Materlak throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
It looked like Brown wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brown misses with a jab to the body
and Materlak counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Brown misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a chopping leg kick but Materlak manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Brown is looking to score with low kicks.
A head kick misses from Brown.
Materlak slips a jab from Brown.
Materlak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brown throws out the jab.
Materlak misses the shot to the body.
Materlak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brown.
Materlak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.
A leg kick checked by Brown.
Brown lets loose with a powerful body kick. Materlak will feel that in the morning.
Materlak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brown cracks Materlak with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Materlak connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brown lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Brown, right into the meat of the thigh.
Materlak throws a hook but Brown blocks it.
Materlak misses with a body shot.
Materlak keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Materlak.
Brown catches Materlak with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brown looks for the body kick but Materlak saw that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brown looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little jabbing left from Materlak on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brown punishes Materlak's body with a nice straight punch.
Brown misses with a looping left.
Brown cracks a nice hook into Materlak's ribs.
Materlak misses with a hook
and Materlak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jair Brown dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Brown throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Materlak feints and then cracks Brown's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brown down.
Materlak lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Brown has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Materlak lands the left hand.
Brown tries to clinch but Materlak moves out of range.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Materlak loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good work by Materlak as he checks the leg kick.
Brown lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Materlak moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Materlak is just out of range.
Materlak throws a leg kick but Brown moved away.
Materlak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Materlak works the jab nicely.
Jair Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Brown blocks the low kick.
Materlak does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Brown moves out of range of the leg kick from Materlak.
Materlak checks a low kick from Brown.
Brown throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Materlak on the side of the head.
Materlak takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Brown lands with a good body shot.
Brown checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Brown throwing a counter right hand but Materlak manages to avoid it.
Brown misses with a low kick.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Materlak.
Materlak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown tried to counter with a leg kick but Materlak avoided it.
Brown lands a nice shot that snaps Materlak's head back.
Brown scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brown lands a leg kick that knocks Materlak off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Materlak blocks a jab.
Brown scores with a jab. Materlak acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brown looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown moves out of range as Materlak strikes.
Brown ducks right into an uppercut from Materlak.
Brown misses with a right hand
and Materlak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Materlak is looking to score with low kicks.
Materlak jabs Brown right on the nose. Brown blinks but takes it well.
Brown tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Materlak misses the target.
Brown darts in and clinches Materlak up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands an uppercut.
Brown misses with some punches.
A short right from Materlak on the inside.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Materlak avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
Materlak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Materlak lands with a cross.
Nice shot by Brown.
Materlak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brown checks a leg kick.
Materlak throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Materlak loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Brown throws a hook to the side of Materlak's head but Materlak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brown missing with a left hand there. Materlak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Materlak looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A cross from Materlak lands.
Materlak is looking to chop away at Brown's legs.
An attempted straight right counter from Brown misses the target.
Materlak avoids the body shot from Brown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Materlak misses with a hook to the body
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
Materlak throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Materlak throws a leg kick that misses.
Materlak lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brown misses with a low kick.
Materlak closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Materlak throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brown.
Good work by Materlak as he checks the leg kick.
Materlak has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brown finds it's way round the side to connect with Materlak's head.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Materlak.
As Materlak backs away, Brown returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Brown slips a jab from Materlak.
Brown tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Materlak is able to avoid easily.
Materlak looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brown.
Michal Materlak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Materlak throws a low kick but Brown avoids it.
Brown is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jair Brown did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Materlak checks a leg kick nicely.
Materlak avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Materlak misses with a wild body shot.
Materlak blocks a leg kick.
Brown throws a front kick that sends Materlak stumbling back into the cage.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Materlak throws out the jab.
Brown is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Materlak.
Materlak lands a nice hook to Brown's body. Brown takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brown throws a good cross that connects.
Materlak throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Brown misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown moves to clinch but Materlak breaks away
and Materlak counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brown throws a nice inside leg kick.
Materlak misses with a two punch combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Brown misses its target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Materlak.
Good standup being displayed there by Brown as he connects with a hook.
Brown fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Materlak just misses with a punch to the body.
Materlak misses with a left hand
and Brown counters with a right hand to the body.
Materlak on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brown. Brown obviously looking to wear him down.
Materlak misses the jab.
Materlak throws a big shot that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Materlak.
Materlak throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Materlak.
Brown feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Brown takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brown doesn't manage to clinch there - Materlak circles away.
Brown tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown misses with a wild body shot.
Brown tries to clinch but Materlak moves out of range.
Materlak throws a big shot that misses.
Materlak bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brown's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Materlak misses with a straight right.
Materlak ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Materlak misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Materlak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Brown was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Brown throws a body punch but Materlak moves out of range.
Materlak connects with an inside leg kick.
Materlak is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brown tries to clinch but Materlak moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Materlak throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Brown was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Materlak.
A shot to the body from Materlak misses
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand.
Some wild striking there from Materlak.
Materlak takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brown looks to land a right hand but Materlak moved out of range.
Materlak on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Materlak fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brown checks it well.
Materlak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brown takes a kick to the side of the head.
Materlak misses with a body shot
and Brown counters with a low kick, right behind Materlak 's knee.
Materlak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brown throws a chopping leg kick but Materlak manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Materlak. That snapped Brown's head back.
Brown throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Brown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Materlak misses
and Brown makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Materlak. Those never looked like landing.
Brown tried to counter with a leg kick but Materlak avoided it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brown.
A low kick lands for Materlak.
Jab from Brown.
A shot to the body from Materlak misses
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Materlak. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Materlak.
Materlak throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
Brown is looking to chop away at Materlak's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jair Brown will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A big left from Brown misses.
Michal Materlak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Materlak lands an overhand right.
Materlak lands with a good body shot.
Materlak has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Brown tries to clinch up.
Good shot there by Brown.
Brown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Materlak tries to score with a low kick but Brown moves his leg out of the way.
Materlak swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brown looks to land a body kick but Materlak moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Materlak throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Brown misses the target.
Brown lands a nice hook to Materlak's body. Materlak takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Materlak misses with a wild body shot.
Brown throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Materlak uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Materlak throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
Materlak swings widly with a right hand
and Materlak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Materlak misses with a body shot.
Materlak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
Brown is looking to slow Materlak down with leg kicks.
Materlak on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Materlak throws a right hand that misses
and Brown counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brown is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Materlak takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Materlak dodges the punch combination from Brown.
Jair Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Materlak misses with a hook.
Brown lands a jab to the nose.
Materlak just misses with a punch to the body.
Materlak misses with a hook
and Brown counters with a left and a right that stings Materlak.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brown fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Materlak, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Brown on the inside.
Materlak scores with a nice hook to the head.
Materlak misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Brown.
Brown digs a right hand into Materlak's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Materlak's gas tank.
Materlak is trying to push Brown away but Brown has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice right hand lands inside from Materlak.
A short uppercut from Materlak.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Materlak.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Materlak scores with a nice short uppercut.
Materlak lands a shoulder strike.
Brown misses with a body punch.
Materlak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
Materlak wants a takedown.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Materlak is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Materlak ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Materlak no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Materlak had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brown defends it easily.
Materlak has a closed guard, preventing Brown from standing up.
Materlak wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Brown blocks a leg kick.
Brown lands a leg kick that knocks Materlak off balance momentarily.
A punch combination from Brown misses.
Brown lands a right hook to the body.
Materlak ducks right into an uppercut from Brown.
Brown throws a low kick but Materlak avoids it.
Materlak throws a low kick but Brown moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Materlak checks the leg kick nicely there.
Materlak throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Brown feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Materlaks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Brown scores with a jab. Materlak acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jair Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brown, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:46
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:46
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jair Brown!
Jair Brown retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Jair Brown 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Rolls (ranked 24 p4p, 87 weight class) and Natsu Dragneel (ranked 3 p4p, 14 weight class). Rolls's entrance music is Moonshine Bandits - For The Outlawz. A fine choice. Dragneel has chosen Come the Fire Dragon as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Bubba Rolls!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Natsu Dragneel!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragneel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rolls slips a straight right by Dragneel.
Rolls has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Far-Q Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dragneel. Rolls does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rolls looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rolls getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dragneel misses with a hook to the body
and Rolls counters with a straight right hand.
Natsu Dragneel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dragneel throws a body shot but no joy.
Dragneel looks to score with a jab to the body but Rolls is just out of range.
Dragneel throws a hook but Rolls blocks it.
Rolls has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rolls there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dragneel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rolls sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dragneel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dragneel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rolls.
Dragneel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rolls.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rolls swinging wildly here.
Dragneel misses with a head kick.
Dragneel plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Bubba Rolls has been cut.
Dragneel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rolls.
Rolls has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rolls there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dragneel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolls waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dragneel.
Dragneel misses with a wild body shot.
Rolls checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dragneel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rolls displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dragneel throws out the jab.
Rolls throws out a loose jab but Dragneel uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rolls looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dragneel misses with an uppercut
enabling Rolls to counter with a crisp jab.
Rolls connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dragneel. Dragneel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dragneel jabs at Rolls's body.
Nice defenses there by Rolls.
Rolls was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dragneel.
Rolls stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dragneel looks for the body kick but Rolls saw that one coming.
Rolls misses the jab.
Rolls misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rolls throws a looping overhand right but Dragneel ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolls throws a shot from downtown. Dragneel moves away and avoids it.
Dragneel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rolls moves out of range of the strikes.
Rolls loads up on a big right hand but Dragneel slips the punch.
Dragneel misses with a looping right.
Rolls tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dragneel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rolls throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dragneel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rolls. That did some damage!
Rolls blocks a low kick nicely.
Rolls's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dragneel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rolls scrambles back to his feet.
Rolls blocks a low kick nicely.
Rolls thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dragneel's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dragneel duly obliges.
A swing and a miss from Rolls.
Dragneel throws a head kick but Rolls moves out of range.
Dragneel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from Rolls misses.
Dragneel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel misses with a body kick.
Dragneel misses with a straight left.
Rolls doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rolls has closed the distance and engaged Dragneel in a clinch.
Rolls throws a head punch that misses.
Dragneel blocks an uppercut.
Dragneel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dragneel's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Dragneel pushes Rolls back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rolls fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rolls tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dragneel.
A short right from Rolls on the inside.
Rolls is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dragneel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rolls is trying to pull guard but Dragneel turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rolls working aggressively here.
Rolls prevents a body shot from Dragneel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolls misses with the head strike.
Dragneel tries to work over Rolls's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Dragneel - that landed with a thud.
Dragneel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dragneel takes a swing at Rolls's ribcage but misses.
Rolls is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dragneel cracks Rolls with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rolls throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dragneel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dragneel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rolls scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dragneel scores with a shot to the body.
Rolls uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dragneel has time to react.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dragneel.
Rolls is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rolls steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dragneel. That one must have hurt.
Dragneel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rolls has time to react.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rolls is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dragneel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubba Rolls. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dragneel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rolls under the eye.
Rolls avoids the body shot from Dragneel.
Rolls fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Natsu Dragneel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bubba Rolls's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dragneel throws an off balance right hand
and Rolls counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A bone on bone clash there as Rolls blocks the leg kick.
Rolls takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circling - Dragneel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dragneel clobbers Rolls with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dragneel lands with a hook. Rolls tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dragneel lands a nice hook to Rolls's body. Rolls takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rolls throws a hook to the side of Dragneel's head but Dragneel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dragneel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dragneel wants to land a leg kick but Rolls is out of range.
Dragneel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dragneel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rolls under the eye.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Dragneel in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Dragneel lands with a head kick! 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!
Dragneel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rolls moves away.
Dragneel 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.
Dragneel throws a body shot but no joy.
Dragneel throws a head kick that half lands.
Dragneel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragneel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rolls was well out of range. Poor timing from Dragneel.
Rolls gets the takedown into side control.
Dragneel is trying to buck Rolls off.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dragneel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dragneel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dragneel bucks up and tries to throw Rolls off but instead Rolls has got his back!
Dragneel is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Rolls.
Rolls lands with a hammerfist to the side of Dragneel's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolls landing with strikes.
Dragneel is trying to get back to his feet but Rolls has full control of the position and if anything, Dragneel has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Rolls trying to control.
Dragneel trying to control the action but Rolls just sinks the hooks in.
Dragneel defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Rolls trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Dragneel is trying to get back to his feet but Rolls has full control of the position and if anything, Dragneel has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolls lands a shot to the head.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Dragneel wants to control his opponent's hands but Rolls gets his hands free.
Rolls working for the choke.
You can see the frustration on Dragneel's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Dragneel is trying to shake Rolls off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Rolls won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Natsu Dragneel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dragneel needs to keep his hands up - Rolls had a free shot at his head there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolls tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dragneel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rolls's head.
Rolls has a takedown stuffed.
A countering left hand to the body from Dragneel misses.
Rolls misses with a hook. Dragneel ducked under it nicely.
Dragneel throws a right hand that misses
letting Rolls counter with a right hand.
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!
Rolls gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dragneel.
Natsu Dragneel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dragneel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rolls manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Rolls misses the target.
Dragneel swats away the attempt to clinch by Rolls.
Rolls misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dragneel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dragneel has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Rolls slips a straight right by Dragneel.
An attempted straight right counter from Rolls misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dragneel. Rolls does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Natsu Dragneel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bubba Rolls's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dragneel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rolls was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dragneel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rolls cracks Dragneel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rolls doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rolls throws the left hand but Dragneel avoids the punch easily.
Dragneel lands a two punch combo.
Rolls moves out of range of the strikes.
Dragneel lands a jab to the head.
Rolls scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rolls takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rolls gets a double leg takedown into Dragneel's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dragneel has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rolls has passed into side control.
Rolls wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dragneel keeps working.
Rolls tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rolls has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragneel throws Rolls to one side and escapes!
Rolls throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dragneel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rolls fails with an attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Dragneel misses.
Dragneel with a nice calf kick.
Rolls scores with a jab.
Dragneel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A low kick lands for Dragneel.
Rolls pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dragneel misses with a looping right.
A big left from Rolls misses.
Rolls walks into a straight right hand from Dragneel.
Dragneel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rolls throws out the jab.
Dragneel slips under a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dragneel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel takes a swing at Rolls's ribcage but misses.
Dragneel misses with an uppercut. Rolls saw that one coming.
Dragneel throws a front kick aimed at Rolls's knee but Rolls avoids it well.
Dragneel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rolls is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dragneel.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dragneel.
Dragneel misses with a hook to the body
and Rolls connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rolls misses with a wild body shot.
Dragneel misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rolls counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Rolls throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rolls throws a jab but it's blocked by Dragneel.
Rolls looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rolls misses with a low kick.
Dragneel slips under a jab from Rolls.
Dragneel scores with a nice body kick.
Dragneel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rolls.
A jab from Dragneel finds it's way through Rolls's defenses.
Rolls throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dragneel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolls takes a swing at Dragneel's ribcage but misses.
Dragneel flicks out a counter leg kick but Rolls steps away.
Rolls waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dragneel.
Dragneel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dragneel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rolls fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dragneel manages to avoid it.
Dragneel tries a quick counter leg kick but Rolls is wise to it.
Dragneel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rolls listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rolls throws a leg kick but Dragneel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A big left from Rolls misses.
Dragneel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rolls scores with a jab.
Rolls tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dragneel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rolls thuds his right hand into Dragneel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dragneel loads up on a big right hand but Rolls slips the punch.
Rolls cracks Dragneel with an open hand slap.
Dragneel tries to move into range but Rolls moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dragneel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rolls manages to avoid it.
Rolls uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dragneel.
Dragneel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rolls misses the shot to the body.
Rolls moves away from the strike by Dragneel.
It looked like Rolls wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab lands there for Dragneel.
Dragneel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dragneel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dragneel throws out a loose jab but Rolls uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dragneel lands a body shot.
Dragneel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dragneel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dragneel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rolls lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dragneel scores with a hook to the body. Rolls takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dragneel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rolls.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Natsu Dragneel really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bubba Rolls's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dragneel throws a lazy right hand but Rolls sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rolls.
Rolls scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rolls throws the left hand but Dragneel avoids the punch easily.
Dragneel misses with an uppercut
and Rolls counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rolls checks a leg kick nicely.
Rolls lands a really nice looking cross but Dragneel seems unphased.
Rolls misses with a left hand
and Rolls takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Rolls misses its intended target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dragneel.
Rolls closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dragneel circles away.
A big left from Rolls misses.
Dragneel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dragneel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rolls checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dragneel moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dragneel tried to score with a low kick but Rolls checks it.
Nice straight punches there by Rolls. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rolls.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragneel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rolls's hands.
Dragneel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dragneel looks to throw the jab but Rolls is out of range.
Dragneel misses with a shot to the body
and Rolls counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rolls waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dragneel.
Dragneel misses the jab.
A big right from Rolls misses.
Dragneel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rolls sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rolls throws a hook but Dragneel avoids it easily.
Dragneel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rolls lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rolls lands with an uppercut that bounces Dragneel off the cage and back into range.
Dragneel throws a looping overhand right but Rolls ducks down to avoid it.
Rolls staying out of range there.
Dragneel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dragneel throws a leg kick but Rolls sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rolls throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dragneel throws a head kick that Rolls semi-blocks.
Rolls dips to his left and cracks Dragneel with an uppercut!
Dragneel throws a body shot but no joy.
Donk. Rolls catches Dragneel right on the button with a cross.
Good shot there by Rolls.
Nice defenses there by Rolls.
Rolls blocks a head kick by Dragneel.
Rolls misses the shot to the body.
Dragneel is looking to score with low kicks.
Dragneel blocks a jab.
Rolls missing with a left hand there. Dragneel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rolls checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dragneel misses with a straight right.
Rolls lands a glancing blow to the side of Dragneel's head.
Dragneel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Rolls.
Some wild striking there from Rolls.
Rolls looks to throw the jab but Dragneel is out of range.
Dragneel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A telegraphed right hand from Dragneel misses the target.
Rolls wants to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dragneel.
A big right from Rolls misses.
Dragneel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dragneel throws a head kick but Rolls moves out of range.
Rolls cracks Dragneel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel swings for the body but Rolls moves out of range.
Rolls throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dragneel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dragneel tries to work over Rolls's front leg with a kick but Rolls checks it.
Rolls takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rolls looks to land a left hand but Dragneel moved out of range nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rolls closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dragneel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dragneel throws a poor cross that misses
and Rolls counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dragneel is looking to slow Rolls down with leg kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dragneel. That's going to slow Rolls down.
Rolls keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rolls bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dragneel manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rolls's best efforts.
Rolls trying to control the pace.
Rolls prevents Dragneel from standing back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Bubba Rolls will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bubba Rolls's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Rolls avoids the head kick by Dragneel.
Dragneel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rolls.
Rolls keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rolls throws a lazy right hand but Dragneel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dragneel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rolls.
Dragneel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rolls manages to avoid it.
Dragneel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rolls avoids the head kick by Dragneel.
Bubba Rolls has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rolls connects with the punch.
Rolls throws a hook to the side of Dragneel's head but Dragneel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dragneel throws a sloppy head kick
and Rolls connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragneel looks to land a right hand but Rolls moved out of range.
Dragneel cracks Rolls with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rolls ducks under a wild hook from Dragneel.
Rolls tries to clinch but Dragneel is having none of it.
Rolls uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dragneel.
Rolls throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Dragneel.
Rolls misses with an uppercut. Dragneel saw that one coming.
Dragneel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rolls's hands.
Dragneel throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch lands to the side of Rolls 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dragneel missing with a left hand there. Rolls was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rolls is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dragneel swats away the attempt to clinch by Rolls.
An inside leg kick lands from Dragneel.
Dragneel lands an overhand right.
Dragneel takes a swing at Rolls's ribcage but misses.
Rolls misses with an uppercut
and Dragneel counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rolls uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dragneel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A good leg kick by Dragneel.
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!
Dragneel slips under a jab from Rolls.
Dragneel fakes the leg kick and cracks Rolls in the body.
Dragneel scores with a hook.
Rolls lands a lovely overhand right.
Rolls shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dragneel as he jumps to the side.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Rolls misses the jab.
Dragneel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dragneel wants it to stay on the feet.
Dragneel fails to land with a series of punches.
Dragneel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rolls doesn't seem bothered though.
Rolls tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dragneel scores with a body shot.
Dragneel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rolls.
Dragneel defending well as Rolls loads up on a big left hand.
Rolls gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dragneel.
Rolls thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel scores with the left hand. Rolls knows he should have avoided that one.
Dragneel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dragneel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rolls.
Dragneel lands a nice hook to Rolls's body. Rolls takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dragneel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dragneel misses with a body kick.
Rolls takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rolls throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Natsu Dragneel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dragneel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rolls is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rolls on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dragneel. Dragneel obviously looking to wear him down.
Rolls tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dragneel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rolls on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel throws a head kick that Rolls semi-blocks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Dragneel tenderised Rolls's leg. Rolls is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dragneel checks a low kick from Rolls.
Rolls will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubba Rolls. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dragneel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dragneel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dragneel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dragneel throws out a counter right but Rolls avoids it with no problem.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dragneel!
Dragneel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dragneel catches Rolls with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dragneel scores with a sloppy right hand. Rolls should have avoided that one.
Dragneel lands a nice shot to the body.
Rolls looks for a takedown but Dragneel sprawls well.
Dragneel tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dragneel throws a head kick that half lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Natsu Dragneel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dragneel has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Glass scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Natsu Dragneel!
Natsu Dragneel is the new welterweight champion!
Natsu Dragneel 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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