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NYF Fight Night 47 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Charles Oliveira (ranked 2016 p4p, 25344 weight class) and Edmund Betz (ranked 188 p4p, 373 weight class). Oliveira comes to the cage accompanied by In the air tonight Phil collins. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Edmund Betz!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Betz walks into a stiff left hand from Oliveira.
 It looks like Edmund Betz has been cut.
Oliveira cracks Betz with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Betz tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Oliveira pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Betz is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Oliveira!
Charles Oliveira looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I will be champion..I’m the peoples champ'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kyoto Costa (ranked 2242 p4p, 2933 weight class) and Geraldo Hernandez (ranked 250 p4p, 313 weight class). The key to victory for Kyoto Costa has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kyoto Costa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Geraldo Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Costa coming out on top.
Costa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Costa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hernandez!
A lull in the action here.
Hernandez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Costa's best efforts.
Hernandez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Costa stalling.
Hernandez is looking to improve his position.
Hernandez keeps trying to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Costa there.
Costa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Costa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez trying to control from the bottom.
Costa is controlling the pace.
Hernandez actively working from the bottom here.
Costa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hernandez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hernandez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Costa wants to control but Hernandez is keeping him busy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Costa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Costa wants to control but Hernandez is keeping him busy.
Hernandez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Costa working the head and body with strikes.
Hernandez trying to hold on to Costa's head to control him but Costa postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Costa lands a nice short elbow.
Costa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Costa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Costa prevents Hernandez from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez looking for submissions off his back.
Hernandez is looking to improve his position.
Hernandez missing with punches from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Costa controlling the action here.
Hernandez is not content to let Costa control the position.
Costa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hernandez looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Well, if Costa is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hernandez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Costa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Costa is thwarting Hernandez's attempts to control the position.
Costa lands with a punch from half guard.
Hernandez is not content to let Costa control the position.
Costa content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hernandez is staying active underneath Costa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Costa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyoto Costa 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.
Costa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hernandez goes for a double leg but Costa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Costa continues to drive forward.
Costa dips to his left and cracks Hernandez with an uppercut!
Costa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Costa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hernandez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hernandez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hernandez drives through with a takedown into Costa's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hernandez trying to control but Costa is working from the bottom.
Costa trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez postures up in Costa's guard and throws a big left but Costa blocks it.
Costa keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.
Costa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hernandez manages to get himself to full guard.
Costa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Costa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hernandez can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Costa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Costa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hernandez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Costa is one step ahead there.
Costa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hernandez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Costa has managed to get both his arms back between Hernandez's legs - danger averted.
Costa wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving.
Costa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Costa trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Costa seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kyoto Costa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hernandez trying to keep a closed guard but Costa is proving a slippery customer.
Costa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Costa won't allow Hernandez to sweep him here.
Hernandez is pulling down on Costa's head. It's preventing any offense from Costa, at least for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Costa works Hernandez's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Costa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hernandez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Costa to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Costa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hernandez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Costa manages to get himself to full guard.
Costa pulls Hernandez in close to prevent any damage.
Costa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Costa has Hernandez pulled in close to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez postures up and lands a big shot to Costa's brow.
Costa controlling the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Costa.
Costa continues to stall.
Hernandez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Costa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Costa keeps moving.
Costa seems keen to control Hernandez's posture.
Costa working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyoto Costa dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hernandez dives in and grabs Costa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Costa pushes down on Hernandez's head and hops out.
Hernandez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Costa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hernandez somewhat.
Hernandez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Costa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Costa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Costa is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hernandez misses with a takedown
letting Costa counter with a right hand.
Kyoto Costa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Geraldo Hernandez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
 Hernandez is rocked!
Nice body punch from Costa.
Hernandez is still on wobbly legs! Can Costa finish him?
Costa drops Hernandez with a naaaaasty hook - Hernandez is in real trouble here! Costa dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyoto Costa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Baron Welch (ranked 3714 p4p, 5260 weight class) and Tom Pebbleman (ranked 280 p4p, 333 weight class). Welch comes into the arena with Red Light blaring out of the sound system. Baron Welch has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Baron Welch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tom Pebbleman!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pebbleman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Welch swivels and escapes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Welch.
Pebbleman with the counter takedown but Welch avoids it easily.
Welch feints and as Pebbleman raises his hands in defense, Welch changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Welch landing with the ground and pound.
Welch is in close to Pebbleman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pebbleman wants to get back to his feet but Welch is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Welch scoring with punches to the head and body.
Welch landing with the ground and pound.
Pebbleman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Welch. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Welch sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pebbleman wants to stand but Welch is controlling the position.
Pebbleman is wriggling around but Welch manages to pass to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pebbleman pushes Welch off looking to stand but Welch dives back in and keeps control.
Welch is pressing down on Pebbleman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pebbleman is holding on for now.
Pebbleman pushes Welch off looking to stand but Welch dives back in and keeps control.
Welch controlling the action here.
Welch takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pebbleman tries to kick Welch off but Welch keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Welch lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Welch landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Welch wants to pass to mount but Pebbleman is defending the position.
Well, if Welch is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Welch prevents Pebbleman from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Welch working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Welch working Pebbleman over with strikes.
Pebbleman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Welch trying to control the action but Pebbleman is working from the bottom.
Welch winds up and cracks Pebbleman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pebbleman is trying to stand.
Welch 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.
Welch takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pebbleman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Welch scores with a couple of nice shots.
Welch takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Welch working Pebbleman over with strikes.
Welch working over Pebbleman with some ground and pound. Pebbleman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Welch lands strikes from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pebbleman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Welch scores with a couple of nice shots.
Welch slips a nice elbow through Pebbleman's hands, connecting with Pebbleman's forehead.
Welch drops an elbow to the side of Pebbleman's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Welch scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Welch drops an elbow to the side of Pebbleman's head.
Welch prevents Pebbleman from standing back up.
Welch seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pebbleman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Welch slips a nice elbow through Pebbleman's hands, connecting with Pebbleman's forehead.
Welch working over Pebbleman with some ground and pound. Pebbleman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Welch takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pebbleman has hold of Welch's hands but Welch slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Welch stops Pebbleman from getting back to his feet.
Welch is looking to advance position but Pebbleman won't allow it.
Welch scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Welch is nestled in close to Pebbleman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from Welch.
Welch lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pebbleman has hold of Welch's hands but Welch slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Welch lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pebbleman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Welch landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Welch working Pebbleman over with strikes.
Welch is trying to control the action in half guard but Pebbleman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pebbleman wants to get back to his feet.
Welch is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Welch working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Pebbleman looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Welch! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Baron Welch!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Reece Robertson (ranked 1898 p4p, 23289 weight class) and Eusebio Montoya (ranked 240 p4p, 517 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Eusebio Montoya enters the cage!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Reece Robertson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eusebio Montoya!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robertson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Robertson tries to bum rush Montoya with a series of wild strikes but Montoya uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Montoya throws a counter combo.
Montoya throws a lazy uppercut
and Robertson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Montoya.
Robertson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Montoya.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montoya stuns Robertson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Robertson connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Eusebio Montoya has been cut.
Robertson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Montoya.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montoya swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Robertson.
Montoya moves out of range as Robertson throws a body kick.
A nice side step and Montoya releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Montoya takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Robertson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Montoya.
A little feinted left hand from Robertson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Montoya misses with a hook.
Robertson throws a head kick but Montoya moves out of range.
Montoya throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Robertson to counter with a crisp jab.
Robertson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Montoya walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson slips a jab and a cross from Montoya.
Montoya stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Eusebio Montoya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montoya showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Robertson.
A little jabbing left from Montoya on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robertson misses with a looping right.
Sloppy strikes from Montoya. Those never looked like landing.
Montoya misses with a right hand
and Montoya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Robertson swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montoya looks to land a right hand but Robertson moved out of range.
Robertson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Montoya throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Robertson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Robertson throws a head kick but Montoya moves out of range.
Montoya swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Robertson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Montoya.
Robertson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
 It looks like Reece Robertson has been cut.
Robertson looks to land a right hand but Montoya moved out of range.
Montoya throws a right and a left that Robertson avoids nicely.
As Montoya looks to move away, Robertson throws a big counter combo but Montoya just gets out of the way.
Montoya looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Robertson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson ducks under a wild hook from Montoya.
Robertson misses with an uppercut
and Montoya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Robertson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robertson slips a jab and a cross from Montoya.
Montoya throws a big shot that misses.
Robertson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Robertson misses with a wild combination.
Montoya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Montoya moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
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 Reece Robertson will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Robertson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Montoya.
Montoya cracks a nice hook into Robertson's ribs.
Montoya throws a hook but Robertson avoids it easily.
Montoya plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The fighters circling - Robertson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Montoya swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Montoya checks the leg kick.
Robertson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson throws a body punch but Montoya moves out of range.
Montoya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Robertson.
Montoya looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Montoya throws a jab when Robertson was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Montoya.
Robertson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Montoya swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Montoya lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Montoya.
Robertson misses with a two punch combination.
Montoya misses with a jab, cross combination.
Robertson scores with a jab to the head.
Montoya lands a big head kick that sends Robertson tumbling to the mat! Montoya takes a step backwards and waves Robertson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Robertson is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robertson is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Montoya doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Robertson crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Robertson's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eusebio Montoya!
A very excited looking Eusebio Montoya 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 Owen Tooogood (ranked 3921 p4p, 3843 weight class) and Broderick Booth (ranked 297 p4p, 294 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Broderick Booth enters the cage!
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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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Owen Tooogood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Broderick Booth!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Booth throws a series of punches but Tooogood moves out of range.
Tooogood definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Booth tries to bum rush Tooogood with a series of wild strikes but Tooogood uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tooogood is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Booth misses.
Booth throws a hook to the side of Tooogood's head but Tooogood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tooogood is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Booth instigates a clinch.
Booth has a couple of punches blocked by Tooogood.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booth tries to break free but Tooogood pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Booth.
Booth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Booth is trying to break the clinch but Tooogood is controlling him.
Booth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Booth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Booth prevents the takedown attempt.
Tooogood has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Booth avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tooogood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Booth gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tooogood is trying to pull guard but Booth has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Owen Tooogood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tooogood breaks from the clinch.
Tooogood shoots in looking for a takedown but Booth manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tooogood's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tooogood fails with a takedown attempt.
Tooogood is trying hard to land a takedown here. Booth sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Booth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tooogood manages to avoid it.
Tooogood goes for a double leg but Booth avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Booth continues to drive forward.
Tooogood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Broderick Booth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Booth misses with a wild combination.
Tooogood seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Booth cracks Tooogood with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tooogood takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice jab there from Booth.
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!
No luck for Tooogood with that takedown attempt.
Tooogood's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Booth connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tooogood scrambles back to his feet.
Booth clinches up against the cage.
Tooogood misses with an elbow over the top.
Tooogood lands a damaging elbow.
Tooogood pulls guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Booth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Booth trying to control the position from guard on top but Tooogood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tooogood working a defensive guard here.
Booth must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Booth tries to free his leg and advance position but Tooogood is retaining full guard.
Booth throws an elbow that misses. Tooogood uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Booth's guard. Nice move by Tooogood!
Booth is trying to keep Tooogood in close.
Tooogood pushing down on Booth's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Booth wants to control but Tooogood is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Booth throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Booth keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Tooogood is looking to take a break and control but Booth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Booth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Broderick Booth dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tooogood fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tooogood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Booth.
Tooogood showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Booth.
Tooogood lands with a kick to the temple. Booth shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tooogood fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Booth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tooogood.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tooogood tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Booth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tooogood shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Booth as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Owen Tooogood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Booth throws out a powerful jab.
Tooogood rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Booth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Tooogood backs off Booth throws a huge counter combo but Tooogood manages to avoid it all.
Booth connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Booth has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tooogood has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Booth clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
I really don't envy Booth right now.
Tooogood is looking for the choke from the back position but Booth is controlling his hands well.
Tooogood has the hooks in. Booth is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Tooogood is not going to allow Booth to sit and survive in this position.
Tooogood keeps control of the position as Booth tries to break free.
Booth really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tooogood. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Booth trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Booth defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Tooogood's arms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Booth trying to control the position but Tooogood manages to sink in the hooks.
Booth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tooogood is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Booth with him. Booth is trying to defend but Tooogood has an arm under the chin now! Booth grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Owen Tooogood!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Hardy (ranked 2747 p4p, 2457 weight class) and Ezequiel Eaton (ranked 307 p4p, 280 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oliver Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ezequiel Eaton!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Hardy misses the target.
Hardy cracks a nice hook into Eaton's ribs.
Eaton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardy manages to avoid it.
Hardy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardy. Eaton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Eaton to score with a decent uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eaton. Hardy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardy moves away from the strike by Eaton.
Eaton moves out of range as Hardy strikes.
Eaton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eaton misses with a series of wild punches.
Hardy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Eaton sprawls and moves away.
Eaton throws a shot to the body.
Eaton throws a shot from downtown. Hardy moves away and avoids it.
Hardy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eaton misses with a two punch combination.
Hardy tries to bum rush Eaton with a series of wild strikes but Eaton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hardy cracks Eaton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hardy throws a right and a left that Eaton avoids nicely.
Eaton throws a body punch but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy punishes Eaton's body with a nice straight punch.
Eaton throws a body punch but Hardy moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardy. Eaton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eaton throws out a counter right but Hardy avoids it with no problem.
Oliver Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Eaton.
A jab from Hardy misses.
Hardy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Hardy.
Eaton lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Eaton.
Hardy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hardy lands in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy prevents Eaton from getting back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hardy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hardy landing with the ground and pound.
Hardy stops Eaton from standing up.
Hardy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eaton has momentary wrist control but Hardy slips an elbow through the middle.
Hardy stands and throws Eaton's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy trying to control the action but Eaton is working from the bottom.
Eaton tries to escape but Hardy is in control.
Hardy works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Eaton wants to get back to his feet but Hardy drags him back down.
Eaton tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Eaton takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eaton is squirming around, avoiding Hardy's attempts to control the action.
Hardy is in the full mount, landing strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Eaton can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hardy lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Eaton hang on?
Hardy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hardy loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Eaton scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Hardy land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Hardy stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Hardy!
Oliver Hardy was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Two Kickman (ranked 2054 p4p, 4978 weight class) and Mario Simbolon (ranked 251 p4p, 476 weight class). Mario Simbolon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Two Kickman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mario Simbolon!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kickman defending well as Simbolon loads up on a big left hand.
Simbolon misses with a right hand
and Kickman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kickman throws a leg kick but Simbolon moved away.
Simbolon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kickman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kickman checks a low kick from Simbolon.
Kickman misses with a body kick.
Kickman throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Simbolon to counter with a crisp jab.
Simbolon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kickman lands a high kick!
It looks like Mario Simbolon has been cut.
Kickman misses with a hook to the body
and Simbolon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Simbolon misses with a body shot.
Simbolon throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Kickman misses its target.
Kickman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Simbolon finds it's way round the side to connect with Kickman's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kickman misses with a body punch
enabling Simbolon to counter with a crisp jab.
Mario Simbolon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kickman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kickman misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kickman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kickman throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Simbolon.
Simbolon misses with a left hand
and Kickman counters with a nice uppercut.
Simbolon misses with a shot to the body
and Simbolon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Simbolon throws a jab but it's blocked by Kickman.
Kickman lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Simbolon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kickman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kickman looks to score with a jab to the body but Simbolon is just out of range.
Kickman walks into a stiff left hand from Simbolon.
It looks like Two Kickman has been cut.
Simbolon throws a poor cross that misses
and Kickman counters with a left to the body.
Kickman defending well as Simbolon loads up on a big left hand.
Simbolon gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kickman breaks from the clinch.
A big right from Simbolon misses.
Simbolon thuds a left hand into Kickman's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simbolon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kickman throws a right and a left that Simbolon avoids nicely.
Kickman tries to score with a low kick but Simbolon moves his leg out of the way.
Simbolon connects with a body shot.
Kickman misses with a straight left.
Simbolon only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Simbolon scores with a hook.
Simbolon throws a lazy uppercut
and Kickman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simbolon connects with a nice looking jab.
Simbolon throws out a loose jab but Kickman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kickman ducks under a wild hook from Simbolon.
Simbolon connects with the punch.
Simbolon just misses with a punch to the body.
Simbolon jabs Kickman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Simbolon throws a hook but Kickman blocks it.
Kickman slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simbolon swings for the body but Kickman moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Simbolon checks a leg kick.
Simbolon throws out a leg kick but Kickman moves out of range and Simbolon only half commits.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Simbolon checks a leg kick.
Kickman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kickman looks to score with a jab to the body but Simbolon is just out of range.
Kickman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kickman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kickman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Simbolon can pounce on him.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kickman crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Simbolon - the referee stops the clock and Kickman gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Simbolon. Kickman manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kickman throws a leg kick but Simbolon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kickman ducks right into an uppercut from Simbolon.
Kickman moves out of range of the strikes.
Simbolon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kickman counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simbolon connects with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kickman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simbolon lands a nice looking body shot.
Simbolon throws a sloppy head kick and Kickman moves out of range easily.
Simbolon misses with a hook.
Simbolon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kickman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kickman is looking to wear down Simbolon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kickman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Simbolon thuds a left hand into Kickman's body.
Kickman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kickman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kickman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kickman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simbolon looks to land a combination but Kickman avoids it well.
Kickman throws a counter high kick but Simbolon was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kickman throws a head kick but Simbolon moves out of range.
Simbolon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Simbolon dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A nice leg kick from Simbolon, right into the meat of the thigh.
Two Kickman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simbolon throws a right hand that misses
enabling Kickman to counter with a crisp jab.
Simbolon throws out a loose jab but Kickman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simbolon misses with a left hand
and Kickman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simbolon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Simbolon looks to land a right hand but Kickman moved out of range.
Kickman looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kickman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simbolon blocks a head kick by Kickman.
Kickman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Simbolon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kickman.
Kickman moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kickman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Simbolon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kickman counters with a two punch combo.
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!
Simbolon misses with a wild body shot.
Kickman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Simbolon at a distance.
Kickman tries a low kick but Simbolon avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kickman slips a straight right by Simbolon.
Kickman avoids the body shot from Simbolon.
Simbolon looks to throw a body kick
and Kickman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Simbolon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kickman digs a good hook to Simbolon's body.
Kickman walks into a left hand.
Simbolon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mario Simbolon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simbolon misses with an uppercut.
Simbolon looks to land a right hand but Kickman moved out of range.
Kickman with a nice cross.
Kickman moves away from the strike by Simbolon.
Simbolon throws an off balance right hand
and Kickman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Simbolon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Kickman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kickman moves away from the strike by Simbolon.
The crowd cheers as Simbolon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kickman doesn't seem phased though.
Kickman throws a wild body kick that Simbolon sees coming a mile off.
Simbolon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kickman with a body shot.
Kickman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Simbolon scores with a hook.
Simbolon lands a high kick!
The fighters circling - Simbolon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kickman slips a jab from Simbolon.
Kickman looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Simbolon lands a nice hook to Kickman's body. Kickman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Simbolon digs a good body shot into Kickman's ribs.
Simbolon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Simbolon misses with a left hand
and Kickman counters with a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Kickman.
Kickman connects with a high kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kickman moves out of range as Simbolon strikes.
Simbolon misses with an uppercut. Kickman saw that one coming.
Kickman throws a body shot but no joy.
Simbolon catches Kickman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Simbolon misses with a hook.
Simbolon looks to land a right hand but Kickman moved out of range.
Kickman throws the left hand but Simbolon avoids the punch easily.
Simbolon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Simbolon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kickman misses with a head kick.
Simbolon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Simbolon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kickman.
Kickman misses with a hook
and Simbolon counters with an outside leg kick.
Simbolon dodges the punch combination from Kickman.
Simbolon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simbolon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kickman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kickman 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.
Simbolon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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!
Simbolon throws a shot from downtown. Kickman moves away and avoids it.
Kickman staying out of range there.
Simbolon looks to throw the jab but Kickman is out of range.
Kickman looks to throw the jab but Simbolon is out of range.
Simbolon scores with a nice head shot.
Simbolon throws a head kick that half lands.
Simbolon throws a lazy uppercut
and Kickman counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Simbolon is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simbolon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kickman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kickman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Two Kickman will probably get the nod.
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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Simbolon misses with an uppercut.
Simbolon jabs Kickman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good work by Simbolon as he checks the leg kick.
A head kick by Simbolon misses
and Kickman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Simbolon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kickman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Simbolon thinking.
Simbolon just misses with a punch to the body.
Kickman looks to land a right hand but Simbolon moved out of range.
Kickman takes one to the chin there.
Kickman throws a low kick, looking for Simbolon's leg but Simbolon calmly moves out of range.
Simbolon was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Simbolon missing with a left hand there. Kickman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simbolon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kickman is looking for a counter combo.
Kickman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Simbolon swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Simbolon with a nice calf kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kickman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Simbolon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kickman misses with a head kick.
Simbolon misses with a leg kick
and Kickman counters with a straight right hand.
Simbolon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kickman misses with a wild body shot.
Simbolon misses the jab.
Kickman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Simbolon throws a jab but it's blocked by Kickman.
Simbolon throws a leg kick but Kickman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Simbolon moves out of range as Kickman throws a body kick.
Simbolon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Simbolon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kickman moves away.
Simbolon blocks a head kick by Kickman.
Kickman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simbolon throws a jab when Kickman was well out of range.
Kickman staying out of range there.
Kickman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kickman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Simbolon.
Kickman misses with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simbolon throws a lazy right hand but Kickman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Simbolon plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kickman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A nice leg kick from Simbolon, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kickman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kickman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kickman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simbolon walks into a straight right hand from Kickman.
A telegraphed right hand from Simbolon misses the target.
Kickman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Simbolon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simbolon throws a leg kick that misses.
Kickman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Simbolon lands with a good body shot.
Kickman lands a nice shot to the body.
Kickman drops his hands momentarily and Simbolon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kickman scores with a one two! Simbolon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That has opened up Mario Simbolon's cut even more.
Simbolon cracks Kickman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Simbolon avoids the head kick by Kickman.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kickman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simbolon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kickman. Kickman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Simbolon lands a jab to the head.
Kickman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simbolon misses with a looping right.
Kickman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kickman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Simbolon.
Simbolon throws a hook but Kickman blocks it.
Kickman moves forwards but Simbolon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kickman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simbolon.
Simbolon throws a hook to the side of Kickman's head but Kickman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kickman throws a quick counter head kick but Simbolon was just out of range.
Kickman scores with a head kick.
Simbolon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Simbolon missing with a left hand there. Kickman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simbolon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kickman's head.
No joy there for Simbolon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Simbolon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kickman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simbolon.
Kickman throws a sloppy head kick and Simbolon moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mario Simbolon.
Well Simbolon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Simbolon!
Mario Simbolon thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitch Kingston (ranked 1637 p4p, 1659 weight class) and Chaos Kemppainen (ranked 206 p4p, 208 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mitch Kingston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chaos Kemppainen!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kemppainen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kingston throws a shot from downtown. Kemppainen moves away and avoids it.
Kingston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kemppainen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kemppainen instigates a clinch.
Kingston is trying to break the clinch but Kemppainen has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Kemppainen.
Kingston is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kemppainen keeps control of Kingston as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kingston breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Kingston misses the target.
Kingston throws a looping overhand right but Kemppainen ducks down to avoid it.
Kingston throws a jab but it's blocked by Kemppainen.
Kingston avoids the head kick by Kemppainen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston throws a looping overhand right but Kemppainen ducks down to avoid it.
Kingston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kemppainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kemppainen! But no joy.
Kemppainen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kingston swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kemppainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick misses from Kemppainen.
Kingston throws a quick counter head kick but Kemppainen was just out of range.
Kingston scores with a jab. Kemppainen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kemppainen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kemppainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kingston throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kemppainen counters with a solid body kick.
Kemppainen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kingston manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kemppainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kingston has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kemppainen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kingston throws a sloppy head kick
and Kemppainen counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kingston throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
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!
Kingston's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kemppainen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kingston scrambles back to his feet.
Kingston on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kingston is breathing heavily.
Kemppainen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
An inside leg kick from Kingston misses.
Kemppainen is looking to clinch.
Kemppainen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kingston if he has to take too many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kemppainen has managed to clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Kingston's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kemppainen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kemppainen keeps control of Kingston as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Kemppainen.
Kingston is trying to break free.
A hook to the body from Kemppainen.
Kemppainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kemppainen lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Kemppainen as the two fighters clinch.
Kemppainen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kingston.
Kemppainen tries to work over Kingston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Kemppainen on the inside.
Kingston blocks a body shot from Kemppainen.
Kemppainen breaks the clinch.
Kemppainen punishes Kingston's body with a nice straight punch.
Kemppainen scores with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kemppainen feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kingston sprawling to the canvas! Kingston rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kemppainen finish him?!
Kingston is rocked!
It looks like Mitch Kingston has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kemppainen lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Kingston - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Kemppainen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chaos Kemppainen!
An out of breath Chaos Kemppainen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marshall Jacobson (ranked 1356 p4p, 1147 weight class) and Al Bundy (ranked 167 p4p, 148 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marshall Jacobson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Al Bundy!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bundy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jacobson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bundy scrambles back to his feet.
Bundy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jacobson throws out the jab.
Bundy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bundy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bundy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bundy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bundy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jacobson is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy advances to full mount.
Bundy is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jacobson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jacobson shrugs it off.
Bundy looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Jacobson wants to control but Bundy is having none of it.
Bundy in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bundy working for a guillotine from mount but Jacobson is in no mood to give up.
Jacobson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bundy on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundy looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bundy looking to ground and pound but Jacobson is blocking nicely.
Bundy scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jacobson?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bundy is working for a guillotine from mount but Jacobson frees his head quite easily.
Bundy tries to control but Jacobson wriggling away.
Bundy jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jacobson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy is trying to get an arm triangle but Jacobson is defending well.
Bundy tries to advance to mount but Jacobson instead regains half guard.
Bundy moves into full mount! Jacobson won't be happy about that!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bundy lands a nice shot to the head.
Bundy lands a couple of good shots and Jacobson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Jacobson is rocked!
It looks like Marshall Jacobson has been cut.
Bundy is cranking Jacobson's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Jacobson! He's tightened the choke and Jacobson is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Al Bundy!
Al Bundy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill River (ranked 509 p4p, 983 weight class) and Leroy Brewer (ranked 65 p4p, 118 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bill River!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leroy Brewer!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River lands with a nice body punch.
River takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
River loads up on a big right hand but Brewer slips the punch.
Brewer lands with a good body shot.
River swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Brewer counter with a right hand.
River blocks a low kick nicely.
Brewer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and River is able to avoid easily.
River misses with a body shot.
Bill River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brewer just misses with a punch to the body.
Brewer throws a leg kick but River checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from River misses the target.
River's corner calls for a 1-2. River obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A low kick lands for Brewer.
Brewer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by River. River obviously looking to wear him down.
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!
River tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
River tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Brewer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brewer checks a leg kick.
Brewer only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Brewer misses the target.
A punch combination from River misses.
River misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Brewer counter with a right hand.
River throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Brewer to counter with a crisp jab.
Brewer checks the leg kick.
Brewer tries a quick counter leg kick but River is wise to it.
River scores with a hook to the body. Brewer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brewer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Brewer cracks River with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
River tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Brewer counter with a right hand.
River tests Brewer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brewer defending well as River loads up on a big left hand.
River feints and then cracks Brewer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brewer down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River misses with a body shot.
River slips under a jab.
River throws a lazy body kick
and Brewer counters with a stiff right hand.
River throws a big shot that misses.
Brewer appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Brewer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good leg kick by River.
Brewer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but River checks it well.
River tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A swing and a miss from Brewer.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River lands with an uppercut that bounces Brewer off the cage and back into range.
Brewer scoring well with a low kick there.
River misses with an uppercut
and River takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brewer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brewer misses with a straight right.
River has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brewer.
Brewer on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
River looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
River checks the leg kick.
Brewer throws a hook to the side of River's head but River sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Some bone on bone action there as Brewer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
River throws a right hand that misses
and Brewer counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River cracks Brewer with a right hand to the side of the head.
River rushes Brewer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
River crunches a lovely knee into Brewer's ribcage.
Brewer jumps into guard, dragging River to the mat.
Brewer is controlling River's posture.
River wants to stand but Brewer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Brewer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River stands up from Brewer's guard - River perhaps looking for a knockout.
River lands with a hook. Brewer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brewer lands a leg kick that knocks River off balance momentarily.
Brewer misses with a low kick.
Brewer moves out of range of the strikes.
Brewer ducks right into an uppercut from River.
Brewer tries to keep at a distance but River has taken the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brewer tries to pull guard but River forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Brewer is looking to break free of the clinch but River has double underhooks.
A short body shot lands from River as the two fighters clinch.
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 Bill River will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Brewer checks a leg kick.
River throws a looping overhand right but Brewer ducks down to avoid it.
River misses with a right hand
and Brewer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brewer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from River.
Brewer scores with a shot to the body.
Brewer has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
River steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brewer.
Brewer swats away the attempt to clinch by River.
River throws an off balance right hand
and Brewer counters with a straight right hand.
River scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
River drops his hands momentarily and Brewer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Brewer throws a low kick but River avoids it.
River was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River lands a nice hook to Brewer's body. Brewer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brewer manages to avoid it.
Brewer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brewer looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
Brewer throws a shot from downtown. River moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brewer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Leroy Brewer has been cut.
River misses with a few strikes there.
River moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
River scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
River scores with a body shot.
Brewer misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely.
Brewer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
River fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
River with the inside leg kick.
Brewer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Donk. River catches Brewer right on the button with a cross.
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!
River throws a good cross that connects.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brewer can do to turn this around?
Brewer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by River.
River has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brewer.
Brewer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brewers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A leg kick checked by Brewer.
River swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Brewer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
River uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brewer.
Brewer misses the jab.
A jab from River misses.
Brewer was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A jab from Brewer misses.
River misses with a hook. Brewer ducked under it nicely.
River punishes Brewer's body with a nice straight punch.
River is looking to clinch.
Brewer misses with a body shot.
River throwing a counter right hand but Brewer manages to avoid it.
River misses the body punch
and Brewer counters with a straight right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Brewer.
River connects with a body shot.
River misses with a body shot.
River throws a predictable looking body shot
and Brewer counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brewer.
Brewer misses with a looping right.
River jabs at Brewer's body.
River misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Brewer misses.
River lands a nice shot that snaps Brewer's head back.
River on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brewer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
Brewer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brewer takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
River tries to clinch but Brewer is having none of it.
River slips a jab from Brewer.
Brewer misses with a leg kick.
River fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brewer is out of range.
Brewer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River ducks under a wild hook from Brewer.
River scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River lands a jab to the head.
Brewer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brewer throws a hook but River avoids it easily.
River cracks Brewer with an open hand slap.
Brewer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from River.
Brewer takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Brewer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. River sees it coming and avoids it easily.
River clinches up against the cage.
River tries a knee to the head but Brewer blocks it.
River misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brewer is looking to break free of the clinch but River has double underhooks.
River is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brewer managing to block the knees to the body from River.
A shot in the inside from River.
Brewer tries to pull guard but River won't allow it.
River digs a right hand underneath Brewer's ribcage. Brewer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bill River dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leroy Brewer'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.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brewer was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
River misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
River misses with a kick to the body.
River doesn't manage to clinch there - Brewer circles away.
Brewer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bill River is winning the standup battle so far.
River uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brewer.
River has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brewer.
River throws out a leg kick but Brewer moves out of range and River only half commits.
River tries to bum rush Brewer with a series of wild strikes but Brewer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brewer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big left from River misses.
Brewer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Brewer scores with a nice head shot.
River has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brewer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brewer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brewer moves out of range of the strikes.
Brewer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brewer works River's body with a nice hook.
River scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River moves into range and clinches up with Brewer.
Brewer is trying to force a seperation but River has the dominant position.
River lands a hook to the side of the head.
River lands with a short head shot on the inside.
River misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brewer.
Brewer working hard to break the clinch.
Brewer lands a nice shot to the body.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brewer's elbow.
River scores with a knee to the head.
Brewer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables River to keep the fight standing.
River misses with a punch to the body.
Brewer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
River lands with a short shot to the head.
Brewer working hard to break the clinch.
Brewer is looking to break free of the clinch but River has double underhooks.
Brewer has had enough of the clinch but River keeps him there for the moment.
River is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brewer is defending well for now.
River fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
River putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Brewer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brewer's elbow.
River softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
River misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brewer is trying to pull guard but River has him pressed against the cage.
River working Brewer over with knees to the body.
Brewer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
River lands a body shot in the clinch.
River lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from River.
Brewer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bill River has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leroy Brewer.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from River.
River tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
River lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brewer backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Brewer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
River tries to work over Brewer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
River lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brewer is trying to pull guard but River turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by River.
River makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brewer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brewer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A jab from River misses.
River moves into the clinch.
Brewer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
River scores with a hook to the body.
Brewer struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
Brewer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables River to keep the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by River.
Still in the clinch, River scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brewer is trying to pull guard but River has him pressed against the cage.
River lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brewer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
River scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
River tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
River lands with an uppercut that bounces Brewer off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River moves out of range of the strikes.
Brewer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A slow jab from Brewer misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Brewer.
River tried to score with a low kick but Brewer checks it.
River throws a good cross that connects.
Brewer lands a slapping body shot.
River throws a low kick, looking for Brewer's leg but Brewer calmly moves out of range.
Brewer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
River moves into the clinch.
Brewer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
River misses with a body punch.
River lands a left hand.
Brewer is trying to break the clinch but River has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from River.
Brewer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as River walks away with a smile on his face. Brewer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Brewer avoids the body shot from River.
Brewer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from River finds it's way round the side to connect with Brewer's head.
River tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brewer is able to avoid easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bill River clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Leroy Brewer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Brewer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
River throws a lazy uppercut
and Brewer counters with a thumping low kick.
Brewer misses with an uppercut.
Brewer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
River darts in trying to clinch
and Brewer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
River scores with a body shot.
River connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brewer momentarily.
Nice body punch from Brewer.
River misses with a low kick as Brewer jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brewer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brewer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Brewer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River.
Brewer tried to score with a low kick but River checks it.
Brewer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping River at a distance.
River rushes Brewer and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, River creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brewer jumps into guard, dragging River to the mat.
River wants to get up but he can't break Brewer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
River stopping the sweep attempt from Brewer.
River trying to stand up but can't free himself from Brewer's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Brewer wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
River misses with a straight left.
River thuds his right hand into Brewer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
River misses with an uppercut. Brewer saw that one coming.
River misses the shot to the body.
Brewer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brewer throws a right and a left that River avoids nicely.
River throws a body punch but Brewer moves out of range.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brewer moves away.
River closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
River will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Brewer up against the cage.
Brewer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but River has him pressed against the cage.
Brewer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brewer jumps guard.
River wants to stand but Brewer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River stands and steps away. Brewer gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Brewer throws a hook but River avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brewer.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Brewer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brewer tried to score with a low kick but River checks it.
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 Bill River will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leroy Brewer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Brewer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River.
River throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Brewer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
River throws a shot from downtown. Brewer moves away and avoids it.
Brewer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from River.
A punch combination from River misses.
River throws an off balance right hand
letting Brewer counter with a right hand.
A shot to the liver by River. Beautiful body shot.
River rushes Brewer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brewer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as River walks away with a smile on his face. Brewer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
River lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brewer.
Brewer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brewer throws out a counter right but River avoids it with no problem.
Brewer avoids the head kick by River.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River defending well as Brewer loads up on a big left hand.
River throws a lazy right hand but Brewer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brewer loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
River misses with a body punch
and River takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brewer.
Brewer slips under a jab from River.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brewer! But no joy.
Brewer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
Brewer misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely.
River misses with a leg kick
enabling Brewer to counter with a crisp jab.
River throws a poor cross that misses
and Brewer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
River throws a body shot but no joy.
River throws a shot to the body.
River throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Brewer.
Brewer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brewer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Brewer darts in and out, connecting 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!
River fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
River connects with a nice looking jab.
A cross from River lands.
Brewer throws a low kick but it's checked well by River.
Brewer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from River.
Brewer tries to work over River's front leg with a kick but River checks it.
River jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Brewer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Leroy Brewer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
River throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brewer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brewer swats away the attempt to clinch by River.
River avoids the body shot from Brewer.
River is looking to counter the offense by Brewer and move into the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brewer.
River throws a lazy uppercut
and Brewer counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
River tries to clinch there but Brewer circles away.
River lands a jab-cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Brewer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brewer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
River ducks under a wild hook from Brewer.
River throws a leg kick but Brewer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brewer was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
Brewer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brewer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
River tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brewer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brewer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brewer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brewer misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely.
River tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River misses with a body punch
and River takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River slips a straight right by Brewer.
River jabs at Brewer's body.
River misses with a straight left.
Brewer thows a left - swing and a miss!
River scores with a nice head shot.
Brewer with the inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for River. That snapped Brewer's head back.
River throws a leg kick
and Brewer counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. River darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brewer moves out of range of the body kick.
River scores with a jab to the jaw.
River connects with a solid leg kick.
River looks to throw the jab but Brewer is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill River showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for River, 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 50:45
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill River!
Bill River decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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