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Syn' 163: Moi Want Moah PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Gun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gun's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Georgia- Field Mob, Ludacris Ft. Jamie Fox. McDonald has chosen EARTH CRISIS: DESTROY THE MACHINES as his entrance music. Tommy Gun has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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163 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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167 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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World class MT
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Gun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronald McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald is looking to clinch.
Gun fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McDonald tries to clinch there but Gun circles away.
Gun avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gun throws a big shot that misses.
McDonald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gun.
McDonald moves out of range of the strikes.
Gun misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Gun.
Gun has a takedown stuffed.
Gun gets tackled into the cage by McDonald. McDonald maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald lands a nice elbow.
Gun is looking to control McDonald's arms but McDonald gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gun has his back to the cage.
McDonald lands an elbow inside.
McDonald pushes off an throws an elbow but Gun leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gun tries to circle away but McDonald has him pinned against the cage.
Gun breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gun has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Gun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald fails in his attempt to clinch.
McDonald is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McDonald wants to clinch up but Gun keeps it at a distance.
Gun shoots for a takedown but McDonald saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McDonald lands a nice shot that snaps Gun's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gun throws a hook but McDonald avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by McDonald.
McDonald lands a jab to the nose.
Gun keeps the fight on the outside.
McDonald slips a straight right by Gun.
Gun misses with a few strikes there.
McDonald feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gun's calf.
McDonald throws a push kick but Gun slaps the foot to one side.
Gun is trying hard to land a takedown here. McDonald sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McDonald thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gun fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McDonald fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McDonald scores with a jab to the body.
A left lands for McDonald.
McDonald lands a glancing blow to the side of Gun's head.
Gun takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gun looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
McDonald scores with a kick to the body.
McDonald tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gun is defended easily by McDonald.
Ronald McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald cracks Gun with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ronald McDonald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDonald darts in and clinches Gun up against the cage.
McDonald lands a good knee to the midsection. Gun won't want to take too many of those.
Gun dodges an elbow strike from McDonald.
Gun tries to circle away but McDonald has him pinned against the cage.
McDonald lands a nice elbow.
Gun wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McDonald has him pressed against the cage.
Gun is trying to push McDonald away but McDonald has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McDonald lands an elbow just above Gun 's eye.
Gun blocks the elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McDonald.
It looks like Tommy Gun has been cut.
McDonald comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McDonald is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McDonald keeps control of Gun as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gun is working for takedown but McDonald is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald McDonald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Gun's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gun throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gun misses with a wild body shot.
Gun blocks a head kick by McDonald.
Gun uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
Gun tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McDonald chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McDonald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gun.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from McDonald.
A nice leg kick lands there from McDonald.
McDonald connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald tries to clinch up.
Gun on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McDonald. McDonald obviously looking to wear him down.
McDonald tries to clinch up.
Gun looks to throw the jab but McDonald is out of range.
The fighters circling - Gun throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDonald wants to clinch up but Gun keeps it at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for McDonald.
Gun gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gun shoots in and gets a takedown into McDonald's guard.
Gun is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gun throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McDonald works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gun loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gun wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
McDonald is trying to keep Gun in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gun with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gun throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McDonald works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McDonald is adopting a defensive guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald, not yet.
Gun is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ronald McDonald was stalling too much, according to the referee.
An inside leg kick from McDonald misses.
Gun looks to throw the jab but McDonald is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald McDonald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tommy Gun's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Gun throws a lazy right hand but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gun keeps the fight on the outside.
McDonald fails in his attempt to clinch.
A low kick from Gun misses
and McDonald counters with a straight right hand.
McDonald tries to clinch there but Gun circles away.
McDonald looks for the body kick but Gun saw that one coming.
McDonald buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gun takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gun tries for a takedown but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gun avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gun is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch but Gun swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gun looks to throw the jab but McDonald is out of range.
McDonald scores with a kick to the body.
Gun shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McDonald as he avoids it easily.
McDonald lands with a thumping leg kick.
McDonald goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McDonald scores with a kick to the midsection.
McDonald with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McDonald wants to clinch up but Gun keeps it at a distance.
McDonald doesn't manage to clinch there - Gun circles away.
McDonald throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That kick from McDonald tenderised Gun's leg. Gun is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gun throws a right hand that McDonald ducks under and follows up with a left that McDonald also avoids with ease.
McDonald tries to clinch but Gun is having none of it.
Gun has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Gun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald jabs Gun to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McDonald, right into the meat.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gun shoots in for a double leg but McDonald sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McDonald wants to clinch.
Nice body kick there by McDonald.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from McDonald tenderised Gun's leg. Gun is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gun will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by McDonald.
Gun walks into a left hand.
Ronald McDonald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ronald McDonald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gun has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gun there as he acknowledges the shot.
McDonald throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McDonald scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McDonald lands a front kick.
Gun throws a jab when McDonald was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald tries to clinch up.
McDonald darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McDonald doesn't manage to clinch there - Gun circles away.
Gun fails with a takedown attempt.
McDonald tries to clinch there but Gun circles away.
McDonald doesn't manage to clinch there - Gun circles away.
McDonald lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gun takes a step back to recover.
McDonald lands a front kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronald McDonald comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McDonald winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Ronald McDonald!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Ronald McDonald!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Ronald McDonald!
Ronald McDonald wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gundar Thorsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandr Karelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Thorsen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Thunder struck- ACDC. Karelin has chosen Russian National Anthem as his entrance music. Gundar Thorsen has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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273 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gundar Thorsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleksandr Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karelin throws a jab but it's blocked by Thorsen.
Karelin needs to keep his hands up - Thorsen had a free shot at his head there.
An inside leg kick lands from Thorsen.
Thorsen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Karelin misses with a wild combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thorsen.
Thorsen throws a leg kick that misses.
Karelin tries to move into range but Thorsen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Karelin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thorsen throws out the jab.
Karelin looks to throw the jab but Thorsen is out of range.
Thorsen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Thorsen slips under a jab.
Thorsen moves into the clinch successfully.
Thorsen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thorsen scores with a jab to the body.
Karelin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thorsen throws a series of punches but Karelin moves out of range.
Thorsen lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin missing with a left hand there. Thorsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Karelin misses.
Thorsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thorsen tries to score with a low kick but Karelin moves his leg out of the way.
Thorsen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Thorsen tries to bum rush Karelin with a series of wild strikes but Karelin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thorsen stuns Karelin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Karelin gets tackled into the cage by Thorsen. Thorsen maintains the clinch.
Thorsen blocks an uppercut.
Karelin tries for a takedown but Thorsen manages to get underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thorsen.
Karelin looks gassed!
Thorsen can't break the clinch.
Thorsen lands a nice shot to the body.
Thorsen breaks from the clinch.
Thorsen throws a right hand that Karelin ducks under and follows up with a left that Karelin also avoids with ease.
Thorsen throws a quick inside 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!
Karelin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thorsen thuds a left hand into Karelin's body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Thorsen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorsen stuns Karelin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thorsen connects with a body shot.
Thorsen misses with a two punch combination.
Thorsen scores with a shot to the body.
Thorsen scores with a nice right hand.
Thorsen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Karelin, pushing him back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Thorsen.
Thorsen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thorsen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thorsen throws a head kick that Karelin semi-blocks.
Thorsen lands a high kick!
Both fighters circling a little - Thorsen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Thorsen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Karelin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thorsen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gundar Thorsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thorsen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorsen lands with an uppercut that bounces Karelin off the cage and back into rage.
Thorsen misses with a two punch combination.
Karelin misses with a wild body shot.
Karelin misses with a shot to the body
and Thorsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick from Thorsen lands but Karelin takes it in his stride.
Karelin misses with an uppercut.
Karelin misses with the combination.
Thorsen wants to clinch up but Karelin keeps it at a distance.
Thorsen connects with a nice looking jab.
Thorsen lands a nice shot to the body.
Thorsen lands a really nice looking cross but Karelin seems unphased.
Thorsen scores with a decent looking hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorsen lands a right hook to the body.
Karelin is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thorsen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thorsen with a nice cross.
Thorsen looks to land a combination but Karelin avoids it well.
Karelin throws an overhand right that lands on Thorsen's shoulder, as Thorsen tries to avoid the shot.
Thorsen looks to land a combination but Karelin avoids it well.
Thorsen scores with a head kick.
Thorsen lands a leg kick that knocks Karelin off balance momentarily.
Karelin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thorsen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Karelin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Thorsen.
Thorsen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A nice combination there by Thorsen.
Thorsen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
No joy there for Thorsen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gundar Thorsen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A jab from Karelin misses.
Gundar Thorsen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thorsen throws a series of punches but Karelin avoids them all with ease.
Thorsen scores with a jab to the body.
Karelin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thorsen looks to land a combination but Karelin avoids it well.
Karelin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thorsen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Thorsen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Thorsen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thorsen scores with a head kick.
Nice cross by Thorsen.
Gundar Thorsen is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Thorsen.
Karelin is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karelin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A left lands for Thorsen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Thorsen.
A left and a right from Thorsen both land. Nice combination.
Thorsen cracks Karelin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Karelin misses with a body punch
enabling Thorsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Karelin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thorsen, as that shot connected.
Thorsen scores with a hook to the body. Karelin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thorsen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A good leg kick by Thorsen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thorsen scores with a hook to the body. Karelin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thorsen throws a series of strikes that have Karelin backpedaling.
Karelin walks into a jab.
Thorsen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorsen lands with a hook. Karelin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gundar Thorsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorsen misses with a wild combination.
Karelin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Karelin throws a right and a left that Thorsen avoids nicely.
Thorsen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Thorsen misses with a double jab.
Thorsen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karelin can do to turn this around?
Thorsen digs a good hook to Karelin's body.
Karelin avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Thorsen misses.
Nice straight punches there by Thorsen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thorsen.
Karelin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Thorsen misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thorsen. Karelin does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karelin.
Karelin throws a hook but Thorsen blocks it.
Karelin throws the left hand but Thorsen avoids the punch easily.
Karelin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thorsen can pounce on him.
Karelin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Karelin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thorsen scores with a jab to the head.
Thorsen throws a nice head kick!
Thorsen connects with a leg kick. Karelin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thorsen is working the combinations to good effect here.
Thorsen has closed the distance and engaged Karelin in a clinch.
Karelin misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Karelin.
Thorsen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thorsen throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice straight punches there by Thorsen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thorsen.
Thorsen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorsen misses with a wild combination.
Thorsen wants to slow Karelin down by chopping away at his legs.
Thorsen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karelin.
Karelin misses with a few strikes there.
Thorsen digs a good body shot into Karelin's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thorsen scores with a sloppy right hand. Karelin should have avoided that one.
Some wild striking there from Thorsen.
Karelin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thorsen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thorsen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thorsen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gundar Thorsen dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Thorsen lands a nice hook to Karelin's body. Karelin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Karelin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thorsen connects with a looping right hand.
Karelin moves out of range of the body kick from Thorsen.
Thorsen throws a series of punches but Karelin moves out of range.
Karelin looks to land a combination but Thorsen avoids it well.
Thorsen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Thorsen throws a good cross that connects.
Good leg kick by Thorsen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thorsen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Karelin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thorsen throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karelin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karelin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thorsen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Karelin's calf.
Thorsen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Thorsen - just one landing.
Thorsen's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Thorsen duly obliges.
Karelin misses with a shot to the body
and Thorsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thorsen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thorsen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thorsen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Karelin's head.
Thorsen is looking to clinch but Karelin is avoiding it.
Thorsen lands a nice looking body shot.
Thorsen scores with a head kick. Karelin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thorsen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Karelin takes a swing at Thorsen's ribcage but misses.
Karelin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Karelin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Karelin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thorsen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karelin shoots in and drives through. Thorsen sprawls well.
Thorsen is looking to slow Karelin down with leg kicks.
Karelin misses with a double jab
and Thorsen counters with an outside leg kick.
Thorsen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Thorsen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Karelin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thorsen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Karelin.
Thorsen has Karelin up against the cage in a clinch.
Thorsen manages to break the clinch.
Thorsen scores with a kick to the body.
Thorsen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Karelin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thorsen throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin walks into a straight right hand from Thorsen.
Karelin avoids the head kick by Thorsen.
Thorsen scores with a jab to the head.
Thorsen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Karelin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Thorsen lands a really nice looking cross but Karelin seems unphased.
Thorsen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thorsen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Karelin's head.
A solid body kick from Thorsen.
Thorsen staying out of range there.
Thorsen connects with a leg kick. Karelin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thorsen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thorsen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thorsen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorsen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Karelin.
Thorsen throws a head kick but Karelin moves out of range.
A left and a right from Thorsen both land. Nice combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thorsen. That's going to slow Karelin down.
Thorsen connects with a body shot.
Thorsen tests Karelin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thorsen scores with a nice head shot.
Thorsen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Karelin's hands.
Karelin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Karelin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thorsen counters with a good low kick that Karelin was not able to check.
Thorsen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thorsen gets a clinch.
Aleksandr Karelin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gundar Thorsen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Karelin tries to work over Thorsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gundar Thorsen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thorsen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Gundar Thorsen!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Gundar Thorsen!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Gundar Thorsen!
Gundar Thorsen wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Omar Salcedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector LaRue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Omar Salcedo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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24
271 lbs
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272 lbs
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Omar Salcedo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hector LaRue!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaRue lands a jab to Salcedo's midsection.
Salcedo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
LaRue fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salcedo manages to avoid it.
LaRue connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Salcedo's hands.
It looks like Omar Salcedo has been cut.
Hector LaRue seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LaRue changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Salcedo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sloppy strikes there by LaRue.
LaRue takes a little break here. Salcedo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Salcedo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
LaRue creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Salcedo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
LaRue tries to advance position but instead Salcedo slips a leg back in to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LaRue winds up and cracks Salcedo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Salcedo tries to roll over but LaRue keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaRue content to control rather than advance.
Salcedo is trying to get back to full guard.
LaRue seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
LaRue is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Salcedo is looking for a sweep. LaRue is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
LaRue slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Hector LaRue wasn't active enough on the ground.
LaRue misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salcedo.
Salcedo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LaRue.
Salcedo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from LaRue.
Salcedo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LaRue.
Salcedo staying out of range there.
LaRue will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Salcedo fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salcedo tries to clinch up.
Salcedo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but LaRue was well out of range. Poor timing from Salcedo.
Salcedo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LaRue throws an overhand right that lands on Salcedo's shoulder, as Salcedo tries to avoid the shot.
LaRue scores with a jab to the head.
LaRue looks to land a left hand but Salcedo moved out of range nicely.
LaRue misses with a body punch
and Salcedo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
LaRue throws a combination that misses
and Salcedo counters with a solid body kick.
Omar Salcedo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Salcedo tries to clinch there but LaRue circles away.
LaRue swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Salcedo.
A telegraphed right hand from LaRue misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salcedo tries to clinch but LaRue moves out of range.
LaRue misses with a shot to the body
and Salcedo counters by moving into the clinch.
Salcedo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
LaRue lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by LaRue.
Omar Salcedo's cut is getting worse.
LaRue avoiding damage as Salcedo throws knees to the body.
Salcedo trying to land knees to the body.
Salcedo working LaRue over with knees to the body.
LaRue looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LaRue on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Salcedo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from LaRue.
Salcedo scores with a hook to the body.
Salcedo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and LaRue avoids it.
Salcedo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Salcedo missing with knees to the body.
Salcedo scores with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LaRue blocks a body shot from Salcedo.
Salcedo missing with knees to the body.
Salcedo has LaRue pressed against the cage, preventing LaRue from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Salcedo is pressed up against the cage. LaRue has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Salcedo down to the mat. Salcedo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
LaRue avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hector LaRue will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Omar Salcedo's cut.
That's time! Salcedo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Salcedo fails with an attempt to clinch.
LaRue throws out a loose jab but Salcedo uses good head movement to avoid it.
LaRue misses with a wild body shot.
LaRue thows a body shot but no joy.
Salcedo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
LaRue with a body punch. A glancing blow.
LaRue looks to land a right hand but Salcedo moved out of range.
LaRue keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big left from LaRue misses.
LaRue throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Salcedo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
LaRue lands with an uppercut that bounces Salcedo off the cage and back into rage.
Hector LaRue seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaRue ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salcedo moves away.
LaRue lands a body shot.
Salcedo ducks under a wild hook from LaRue.
Salcedo lands a body shot.
LaRue swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Salcedo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Salcedo takes a swing at LaRue's ribcage but misses.
Salcedo is looking to wear down LaRue with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Salcedo avoids the body shot from LaRue.
LaRue waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Salcedo.
LaRue swats away the attempt to clinch by Salcedo.
LaRue misses with a shot to the body
and Salcedo counters with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaRue shoots for a takedown but Salcedo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. LaRue darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
LaRue tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salcedo was well out of range. Poor timing from LaRue.
Salcedo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
LaRue misses with a looping left.
LaRue fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Salcedo moves in looking to clinch but LaRue pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from LaRue. Salcedo does a little dance to reset his feet.
LaRue has his takedown stuffed
and Salcedo counters by clinching up.
Salcedo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from LaRue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaRue avoiding damage as Salcedo throws knees to the body.
LaRue lands a right hand that snaps the head of Salcedo backwards.
Salcedo trying to land knees to the body.
Salcedo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has LaRue in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
LaRue on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Salcedo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and LaRue avoids it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
LaRue digs a right hand underneath Salcedo's ribcage. Salcedo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from LaRue.
LaRue on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Salcedo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
LaRue is working Salcedo over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for LaRue.
LaRue lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from LaRue.
Omar Salcedo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
LaRue breaks the clinch.
A slow jab from LaRue misses its intended target.
Salcedo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
LaRue looks to land a right hand but Salcedo moved out of range.
Salcedo moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaRue changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
The fighters circle momentarily. LaRue darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jeez, Omar Salcedo's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
LaRue scores with a body shot.
LaRue drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
LaRue is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LaRue avoids the strikes from the bottom by Salcedo.
LaRue is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Salcedo's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector LaRue showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Omar Salcedo's cut.
That's time! Salcedo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
LaRue misses with a jab to the body
and Salcedo counters with a nice leg kick.
Salcedo ducks under a wild hook from LaRue.
LaRue tries to score a power double leg takedown but Salcedo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten LaRue somewhat.
Salcedo ducks under a wild hook from LaRue.
Salcedo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but LaRue paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salcedo staying out of range there.
LaRue misses with a body punch
and Salcedo counters with a nice kick to the body.
Salcedo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LaRue manages to avoid it.
LaRue shoots in for a double leg but Salcedo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salcedo moves out of range of the strikes.
LaRue checks a leg kick nicely.
LaRue misses the jab.
Salcedo clinches up against the cage.
LaRue misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from LaRue - that landed with a thud.
Salcedo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. LaRue is defending well for now.
Salcedo scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Hector LaRue has been cut.
Salcedo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. LaRue is defending well for now.
LaRue lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Salcedo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from LaRue.
LaRue lands a right hand.
LaRue avoiding damage as Salcedo throws knees to the body.
Salcedo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Salcedo can't find room to land a body shot as LaRue controls the action.
Salcedo lands a nice elbow.
LaRue lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Salcedo.
Omar Salcedo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaRue has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Salcedo regains guard immediately.
LaRue is stalling in the full guard.
Salcedo looking to hit a scissor sweep but LaRue is one step ahead there.
LaRue pushing down on Salcedo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LaRue stalling.
Salcedo trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but LaRue manages to pass to mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
LaRue controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaRue working the ground and pound effectively.
Salcedo throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Salcedo is looking to get to half guard.
Salcedo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
LaRue takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Salcedo tries to roll over but LaRue keeps him under control.
Salcedo is not content to let LaRue control the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Hector LaRue hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
LaRue connects with a jab.
Salcedo slips a straight right by LaRue.
Salcedo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hector LaRue is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Omar Salcedo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hector LaRue!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harry Balls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiger Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen MANY MEN as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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194 lbs
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200 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Balls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tiger Jones!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balls lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Balls rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Balls sizes up Jones with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Horrible takedown by Balls or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones which made him look bad.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Balls misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balls uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Balls is just out of range.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Balls manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Balls does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones scores with a nice strike.
Jones takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Balls throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Horrible takedown by Balls or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones which made him look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Danga de danga de dang - Jones scores with a four punch combination!
Balls tries to score with a low kick but Jones moves his leg out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balls closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jones pushes Balls off but Balls dives into side control.
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Balls wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Balls throwing strikes but Jones manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Balls is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tiger Jones will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Balls shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Balls keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Tiger Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Balls looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Balls takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones defending well as Balls loads up on a big left hand.
Balls moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Balls shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Harry Balls is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Jones misses with a hook to the body
and Balls counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Balls goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Balls staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones misses with a body shot
and Balls counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jones!
Balls looking to ground and pound but Jones is blocking nicely.
Jones tries to hold on but Balls postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Balls dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Balls shoots in.
Balls ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Balls counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones misses with a shot to the body
and Balls counters with a one-two to the body.
Jones avoids the head kick by Balls.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Balls was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Balls dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Balls's head and hops out.
Balls takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Balls takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jones misses the body punch
and Balls counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Balls blocks a low kick nicely.
Balls lands a head kick!
Balls shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Balls. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Balls showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Balls has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Harry Balls!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Harry Balls!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Harry Balls!
Harry Balls wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rock Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarkko Jyrays (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jarkko Jyrays has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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273 lbs
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280 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rock Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jarkko Jyrays!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jyrays takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johnson throws a front kick aimed at Jyrays's knee but Jyrays avoids it well.
Jyrays is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Jyrays sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Johnson gets tackled into the cage by Jyrays. Jyrays maintains the clinch.
Johnson pushes Jyrays back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jyrays is leaning against Johnson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jyrays.
Johnson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jyrays lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Johnson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Johnson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jyrays pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jarkko Jyrays is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jyrays slips a jab from Johnson.
Jyrays uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jyrays swings away with a body shot that misses
and Johnson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jyrays turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jyrays throws a big shot that misses.
Jyrays checks a low kick from Johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Jyrays takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson lands a lovely overhand right.
Jyrays tries to clinch but Johnson moves away
and Johnson counters with a thumping low kick.
Johnson stalks Jyrays and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jyrays's face. Jyrays staggers backwards, shaken.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson throws a sloppy body shot
and Jyrays counters by clinching up.
Jyrays prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Jyrays throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jyrays with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jyrays misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Johnson misses with a combination
and Jyrays counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jyrays walks into a straight right hand from Johnson.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Jyrays ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Jyrays 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jyrays falls off balance throwing a combination
and Johnson counters with an outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jyrays throws a leg kick
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson thows a body shot but no joy.
Jyrays darts in trying to clinch
and Johnson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jyrays looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jyrays blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Johnson with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rock Johnson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Jyrays's ribs.
Jyrays is looking to slow Johnson down with leg kicks.
Johnson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jyrays has time to react.
Johnson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Johnson 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jyrays is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.
Johnson working Jyrays over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jyrays trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
Jyrays is holding on to half guard well.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Jyrays is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jyrays looks like he's trying to stand up.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Johnson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jyrays can do anything to dispel that myth.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Johnson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Johnson is keen to just control but Jyrays is a slippery customer.
Johnson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Johnson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jyrays is trying to stand.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson is keen to just control but Jyrays is a slippery customer.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnson slips a nice elbow through Jyrays's hands, connecting with Jyrays's forehead.
Johnson wants to control but Jyrays is keeping him busy.
Johnson stops Jyrays from getting back to his feet.
Jyrays is breathing heavily.
Johnson throwing shots but Jyrays is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson prevents Jyrays from standing back up.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jyrays defending well though.
Johnson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jyrays on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jyrays does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jyrays wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Jyrays dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is just content to waste time from the top position. Jyrays takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jyrays works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Johnson working some strikes from top position.
Jyrays keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson trying to control but Jyrays is working from the bottom.
Jyrays wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson is pushing down on Jyrays's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jyrays is fighting to maintain full guard but Johnson has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rock Johnson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jyrays sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rock Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jyrays wants to clinch
and Johnson counters with a two punch combo.
A shot to the body from Jyrays misses
and Johnson counters with a left to the body.
Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jyrays takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jyrays slips under a jab from Johnson.
Jyrays cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
A leg kick checked by Jyrays.
Johnson throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Johnson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Johnson throws a front kick aimed at Jyrays's knee but Jyrays avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Johnson.
Horrible takedown by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Jyrays which made him look bad.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jyrays can do to turn this around?
Jyrays closes the distance but Johnson moves to the side
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson misses with a body punch
and Jyrays counters with a leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Johnson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jyrays momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Jyrays does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jyrays lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A clash of legs there as Johnson blocks the low kick.
Jarkko Jyrays has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jyrays throws a low kick but Johnson moves out of range easily.
Jyrays tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Jyrays ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Jyrays doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Rock Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jyrays moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Jyrays misses the target.
Jyrays throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jyrays misses with a body punch
and Johnson counters with a body kick.
Jyrays is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Johnson rather than just go for the knockout.
Johnson takes a swing at Jyrays's ribcage but misses.
Jyrays throws a predictable looking body shot
and Johnson counters with an outside leg kick.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rock Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Rock Johnson!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Rock Johnson!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Rock Johnson!
Rock Johnson wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ace Ventura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyke Mison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 lbs
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182 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ace Ventura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyke Mison!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mison shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ventura sprawls well. Ventura wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mison gets slowly back to his feet.
Mison tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ventura is able to avoid easily.
Mison avoids the body shot from Ventura.
Ventura shoots in and bounces Mison off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ventura preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mison working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ventura has passed into half guard!
Mison wants to get back to full guard.
Mison looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mison wants to improve his position but Ventura is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mison makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mison.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mison is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ventura is aware though and is defending well.
Mison trying to strike off his back.
Mison working for submissions but it's allowed Ventura to get to half guard.
Ventura seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mison wants to get back to full guard but Ventura has mounted him!
Mison wants to hold on but Ventura pushes him away.
Mison really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mison wants to hold on but Ventura pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mison is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ventura breaks from Mison's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mison is desperately trying to improve his position but Ventura has a good base and remains in mount.
Mison regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mison is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ventura pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ace Ventura dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mison gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ventura counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mison is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mison looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ventura has picked Mison up and slammed him! Mison can't keep hold of the triangle and Ventura manages to pass to side control!
Mison can't do much from the bottom here.
Ventura working the body and head with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ventura scoring with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Mison's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mison tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ventura landing strikes.
Ventura creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mison sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mison gets back to half guard.
Ventura thows a huge punch but Mison dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mison wants to get back to full guard.
Ventura missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mison moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ventura is looking to work some ground and pound but Mison has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mison trying to keep a closed guard but Ventura is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mison is on top in guard.
Mison postures up.
Mison throwing strikes from guard but Ventura blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ventura keeping full guard, as Mison tries to pass.
Mison loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mison loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mison postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ventura avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ace Ventura dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Mison takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mison throws a lazy right hand but Ventura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tyke Mison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mison looks to clinch
and Ventura counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mison won't be happy with that.
Mison manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ventura's best efforts.
Mison keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mison moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mison working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ventura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ventura manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ventura throws a strike but Mison rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ventura trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
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.
Mison preventing the sweep.
Mison passes Ventura's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mison missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ventura blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mison.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mison throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mison throws a strike but Ventura avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ventura keeping moving, preventing Mison from controlling successfully.
Mison postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ventura is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ventura has momentary wrist control but Mison slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Misonis looking to pass into half guard but Ventura pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ventura is in guard.
Mison is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mison looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ventura passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ventura throwing shots but Mison is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ace Ventura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ventura has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Ace Ventura!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Ace Ventura!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Ace Ventura!
Ace Ventura wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lorenzo Gionathan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Talafua Toluao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gionathan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Swedish House Mafia Vs Tinie Tempah - Miami 2 Ibiza. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lorenzo Gionathan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Talafua Toluao!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toluao takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Talafua Toluao has been cut.
Toluao ducks right into an uppercut from Gionathan.
Nice uppercut lands for Gionathan. That snapped Toluao's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toluao closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Toluao lands in his opponent's guard.
Toluao lands a couple of digs.
Gionathan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gionathan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Toluao.
Toluao postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Toluao working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gionathan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Toluao stopping the sweep attempt from Gionathan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gionathan working a defensive guard here.
Toluao is looking to work some ground and pound but Gionathan has wrist control.
Toluao drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gionathan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Toluao has Gionathan in his guard.
Toluao wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Toluao wants to sweep here but Gionathan controlling him for the moment.
Gionathan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gionathan wants to pass the guard but Toluao is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toluao pulls Gionathan in close to his closed guard and prevents Gionathan from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Lorenzo Gionathan wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Toluao checks the leg kick.
Gionathan throws a jab when Toluao was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gionathan scores with a head kick. Toluao tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gionathan scoring well with a low kick there.
Gionathan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Toluao checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gionathan throws a leg kick but Toluao checks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sloppy strikes from Gionathan. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Gionathan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Talafua Toluao's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice uppercut there from Gionathan.
Gionathan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Gionathan.
Gionathan throws a head kick that misses.
Toluao takes a swing at Gionathan's ribcage but misses.
Lorenzo Gionathan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gionathan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gionathan throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toluao blocks the body kick.
Gionathan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gionathan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Toluao swings for the body but Gionathan moves out of range.
Gionathan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Toluao throws a body punch but Gionathan moves out of range.
Toluao circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toluao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gionathan manages to avoid it.
Gionathan misses the shot to the body.
Gionathan cracks the inside of Toluao's front leg.
Toluao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gionathan.
Gionathan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That has opened up Talafua Toluao's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gionathan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gionathan cracks the inside of Toluao's front leg.
Toluao is breathing heavily.
Gionathan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Toluao is out of range and Gionathan settles back down.
Gionathan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Toluao has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gionathan lands a big head kick that sends Toluao tumbling to the mat! Gionathan takes a step backwards and waves Toluao back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Lorenzo Gionathan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gionathan takes a swing at Toluao's ribcage but misses.
Gionathan wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toluao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Toluao misses with a hook to the body
and Gionathan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gionathan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Toluao can do to turn this around?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Toluao takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gionathan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Gionathan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Talafua Toluao's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Toluao swats away the attempt to clinch by Gionathan.
Gionathan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Gionathan as he connects with a hook.
Gionathan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lorenzo Gionathan is winning the standup battle so far.
Toluao checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gionathan works over Toluao's head and body with a nice combination.
The cut above Talafua Toluao's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Gionathan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gionathan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Toluao is out of range and Gionathan settles back down.
A combination from Gionathan does no damage.
Gionathan misses with a shot to the body
and Toluao counters with a stiff right hand.
Gionathan misses with a low kick as Toluao jumps back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Gionathan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gionathan. Toluao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lorenzo Gionathan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gionathan misses the body punch
and Toluao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Toluao throws a sloppy head kick
and Gionathan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Toluao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Toluao fails with a takedown attempt.
Gionathan throws a sloppy head kick and Toluao moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gionathan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Toluao counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gionathan tries a head kick but it misses.
Toluao moves forwards but Gionathan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gionathan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick by Toluao misses
and Gionathan counters with an outside leg kick.
Gionathan swinging wildly here.
That kick from Gionathan tenderised Toluao's leg. Toluao is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gionathan wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Gionathan clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Talafua Toluao's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A low kick from Gionathan is predictable there
and Toluao counters with a leg kick.
Gionathan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That kick from Gionathan tenderised Toluao's leg. Toluao is trying to keep his angry face on.
Toluao closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gionathan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gionathan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toluao walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Toluao is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gionathan rather than just go for the knockout.
Toluao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Toluao throws a body kick the misses
and Gionathan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Talafua Toluao's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Gionathan throws a jab when Toluao was well out of range.
Gionathan misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Toluao misses
and Gionathan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Toluao throws a wild body kick that Gionathan sees coming a mile off.
Gionathan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gionathan scores with a head kick. Toluao tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gionathan connects with a body shot.
Toluao is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gionathan misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gionathan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Toluao has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gionathan throws a leg kick that misses.
Gionathan throws a body punch but Toluao moves out of range.
Gionathan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gionathan scores with a jab. Toluao acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gionathan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Talafua Toluao's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lorenzo Gionathan!
Lorenzo Gionathan retains his super heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rose's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Another One Bites The Dust. Gracie comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hydraulix 13.5 - D.A.V.E. the Drummer & Alex Calver kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Rose!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Gracie!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rose swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gracie takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gracie scores a takedown into full mount!
Rose avoids a series of strikes thrown by Gracie.
Rose tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie looking to land elbow strikes but Rose uses the position to regain half guard.
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Rose defends the submission attempt.
Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rose avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie lands strikes from half guard.
Gracie lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rose is looking to improve his position.
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rose does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Rose is defending the position.
Rose is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rose avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rose is trying to control but Gracie manages to pass to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Gracie looking to finish with strikes here!
Gracie looking to ground and pound but Rose is blocking nicely.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rose is looking to escape.
Rose in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose gets back to half guard.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie is working for a kimura but Rose is defending it quite comfortably.
Rose tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Rose gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gracie controlling from the top position.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rose is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gracie taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gracie 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.
Rose ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rose lands a jab to Gracie's midsection.
Rose sizes up Gracie with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rose connects with a looping right hand.
Rose stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Rose rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Rose.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rose avoids it really well and circles away.
Johnny Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Gracie.
Rose stuffs the takedown.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Rose misses with the combination.
Rose lands a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a wild combination.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rose.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rose swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rose throws a nice inside leg kick.
Johnny Rose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Rose ducks down to avoid it.
Gracie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Rose.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Rose sprawls well.
Rose drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
Gracie working aggressively here.
Rose throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Rose pushes Gracie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rose lands an elbow inside that Gracie shrugs off.
Rose unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rose is leaning against Gracie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rose lands a body shot.
Rose scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rose makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rose lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Rose throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracies head.
Rose lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Rose.
Rose scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Rose on the inside.
Rose scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rose lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rose lands a shoulder strike.
Gracie is rocked!
Rose works on Gracie's body with a couple of short punches.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Rose finish him?
Rose cracks Gracie with a nice body shot.
Gracie seems to have recovered his senses.
Good body shot from Rose.
Rose lands a right hand.
Rose lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rose lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Rose.
A shot in the inside from Rose.
Good body shot from Rose.
Rose lands with a left to the head.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rose works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rose creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rose lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Rose.
Rose lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye.
It looks like Aaron Gracie has been cut.
Rose working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rose throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracies head.
Gracie takes a shot to the head.
Rose lands a body shot.
Rose works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rose lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rose is pushing Gracie up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Rose dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Gracie's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rose displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rose throws out a leg kick but Gracie moves out of range and Rose only half commits.
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Rose saw that one coming.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rose circles away.
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Rose ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rose but Rose pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gracie on the side of the head.
Rose throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Rose.
Rose stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnny Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Gracie.
A jab lands there for Gracie.
A slow jab from Gracie misses its intended target.
Rose lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rose tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rose ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Rose saw that one coming.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rose tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rose to the ground. Rose escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gracie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnny Rose is winning the standup battle so far.
Rose misses the shot to the body.
Gracie checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Rose tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rose manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rose wants to clinch.
Rose tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie throws a hook to the side of Rose's head but Rose sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gracie steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rose. That one must have hurt.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Rose tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
Rose moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rose tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
Rose takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
An inside leg kick lands from Rose.
Gracie might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rose lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gracie's sensitive parts.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Rose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Rose clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Gracie's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rose scores with a sloppy right hand. Gracie should have avoided that one.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rose.
Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rose.
Rose digs a good body shot into Gracie's ribs.
Rose cracks the inside of Gracie's front leg.
Rose lands a jab to the head.
A shot to the body from Gracie misses
and Rose moves into the clinch.
Gracie is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Rose.
Rose softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Rose.
Rose lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Rose.
Rose scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rose creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rose is leaning against Gracie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Rose.
Rose working Gracie over with knees to the body.
Johnny Rose has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left hand lands to the body for Rose.
Rose lands with a light punch inside.
Rose lands with a light punch inside.
Rose scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for Rose.
Rose lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rose is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gracie is defending well for now.
Gracie is trying to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rose.
Rose pushes Gracie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rose lands a shoulder strike.
Rose working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Rose.
Rose lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rose is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rose lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short left from Rose.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Rose uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rose stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rose lands a nice shot to the body.
Rose manages to break the clinch.
Rose pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rose.
Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rose tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Rose.
Gracie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rose sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rose chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Rose makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rose tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
Rose throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Rose tries to land a leg kick but Gracie saw it coming and moves away.
A slow jab from Rose misses its intended target.
Rose connects with a nice looking jab.
Rose fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gracie shoots in but Rose avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johnny Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Gracie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie lands with an uppercut that bounces Rose off the cage and back into rage.
Rose thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gracie throws a strike aimed at the side of Rose's head but Rose avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Rose is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rose throws Gracie to one side and escapes!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Rose had his way with Aaron Gracie in that round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Gracie's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rose counters with a series of strikes. Gracie will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rose lands a nice hook to Gracie's body. Gracie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rose listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Rose is just out of range.
Rose is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Rose misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Rose misses with a head kick.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rose defends it nicely.
Gracie is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Rose will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose tries to clinch up.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Rose.
Rose throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie takes a swing at Rose's ribcage but misses.
Gracie misses with a combination
and Rose makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gracie fails with the takedown
enabling Rose to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnny Rose is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnny Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Gracie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnny Rose is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie dives in and grabs Rose's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rose pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Rose scores with a jab to the body.
Rose is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Rose tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rose throws out the jab.
Aaron Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rose connects with a nice looking jab.
Gracie throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rose counters with a nice leg kick.
Gracie is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Rose tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
Rose darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose throws a shot to the body.
Rose with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rose throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.
A cross from Rose lands.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rose counters with a good low kick that Gracie was not able to check.
Rose lunges at Gracie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gracie's hand.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Rose counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gracie missing with a left hand there. Rose was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a straight left.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Rose sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rose is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
Gracie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Rose moved out of range nicely.
A combination from Rose does no damage.
Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rose stalks Gracie and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gracie's face. Gracie staggers backwards, shaken.
Gracie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rose can pounce on him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Rose showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rose has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Johnny Rose!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Johnny Rose!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Johnny Rose!
Johnny Rose wins by unanimous decision!
Johnny Rose retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Led Zeppelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Cavalera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zeppelin comes to the cage accompanied by Kashmir. Cavalera is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Carnivore - Predator. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Led Zeppelin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jesus Cavalera!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cavalera motions for Zeppelin to come forward. Cavalera throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zeppelin connects with a leg kick. Cavalera looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Crunch! Zeppelin slams his shin into Cavalera's torso.
A jab from Zeppelin does it's job there.
Cavalera throws a jab when Zeppelin was well out of range.
Led Zeppelin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cavalera throws a head kick but Zeppelin moves out of range.
Cavalera just misses with a punch to the body.
Zeppelin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cavalera at a distance.
Cavalera on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zeppelin. Zeppelin obviously looking to wear him down.
Zeppelin jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zeppelin throws a head kick that Cavalera semi-blocks.
Cavalera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cavalera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Zeppelin finds it's way through Cavalera's defenses.
Cavalera moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cavalera throws a sloppy head kick
and Zeppelin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cavalera misses with a leg kick
enabling Zeppelin to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cavalera throws a shot from downtown. Zeppelin moves away and avoids it.
Zeppelin thuds his right hand into Cavalera's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A head kick from Zeppelin lands but Cavalera takes it in his stride.
Zeppelin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zeppelin stuns Cavalera with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cavalera takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zeppelin lands a head kick. Cavalera smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cavalera walks into a left hand.
Cavalera throws a jab when Zeppelin was well out of range.
Cavalera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cavalera misses with a looping right.
A punch lands to the side of Cavalera 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cavalera avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zeppelin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zeppelin lands with a kick to the temple. Cavalera shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Zeppelin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Cavalera tries to bum rush Zeppelin with a series of wild strikes but Zeppelin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cavalera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Zeppelin.
Cavalera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zeppelin.
Zeppelin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zeppelin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cavalera looks gassed!
Zeppelin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zeppelin.
Cavalera's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zeppelin closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zeppelin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cavalera taking a breather.
Zeppelin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zeppelin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cavalera breaks the clinch.
Zeppelin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cavalera has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zeppelin.
Zeppelin cracks Cavalera with an open hand slap.
Zeppelin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zeppelin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zeppelin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cavalera looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zeppelin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zeppelin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cavalera takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Zeppelin connects with a right hand. Cavalera shakes it off.
Zeppelin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zeppelin gets a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zeppelin.
Zeppelin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cavalera backwards.
Cavalera can't find room to land a body shot as Zeppelin controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeppelin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cavalera backwards.
Cavalera looking to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zeppelin.
Zeppelin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zeppelin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Zeppelin - that landed with a thud.
Zeppelin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zeppelin digs a right hand into Cavalera's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cavalera's gas tank.
Zeppelin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Jesus Cavalera has been cut.
Zeppelin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Zeppelin.
Zeppelin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zeppelin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zeppelin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cavalera backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zeppelin.
Zeppelin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zeppelin pushes Cavalera back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cavalera is rocked!
Zeppelin lands a right hand.
Zeppelin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cavalera is still on wobbly legs! Can Zeppelin finish him?
A right hook to the body lands for Zeppelin.
Zeppelin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cavalera or not.
Cavalera seems to have recovered his senses.
Zeppelin landing knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zeppelin presses Cavalera against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Zeppelin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zeppelin.
Zeppelin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cavalera.
Zeppelin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cavalera backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeppelin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zeppelin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Zeppelin lands a body punch.
Zeppelin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zeppelin scores with a shoulder strike.
Zeppelin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cavalera backwards.
Zeppelin lands a knee to the head.
Zeppelin scores with a shot to the side of Cavalera's head.
Zeppelin lands a nice shot to the body.
Zeppelin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zeppelin scores with a shoulder strike.
Cavalera is trying to break the clinch but Zeppelin has him pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Zeppelin.
Zeppelin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zeppelin presses Cavalera against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Zeppelin on the inside.
Zeppelin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zeppelin lands an elbow inside.
Zeppelin connects with a knee to the head.
Zeppelin scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zeppelin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zeppelin pushes Cavalera back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zeppelin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cavalera blocks it with crossed arms.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zeppelin.
Zeppelin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zeppelin as Cavalera tries to tie him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Led Zeppelin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Cavalera's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cavalera fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zeppelin.
Cavalera has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zeppelin.
A low kick from Cavalera is predictable there
and Zeppelin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cavalera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zeppelin is looking to clinch but Cavalera is avoiding it.
Zeppelin scoring well with a low kick there.
Cavalera takes one to the chin there.
Cavalera throws a leg kick
and Zeppelin moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zeppelin.
Zeppelin lands an elbow inside.
Cavalera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Led Zeppelin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zeppelin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zeppelin scores with a hook to the body.
Zeppelin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zeppelin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cavalera working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cavalera is breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cavalera.
Zeppelin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Zeppelin.
Zeppelin lands a hook that snaps the head of Cavalera backwards.
Zeppelin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeppelin lands with a left to the head.
Cavalera's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zeppelin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zeppelin scores with a shot to the side of Cavalera's head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zeppelin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cavalera's brow.
Zeppelin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zeppelin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cavalera backwards.
Zeppelin lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Zeppelin.
Zeppelin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cavalera can do to turn this around?
Zeppelin scores with a shoulder strike.
Zeppelin lands a hook that snaps the head of Cavalera backwards.
A short right from Zeppelin.
Zeppelin pushes Cavalera back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zeppelin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zeppelin lands a nice elbow.
Zeppelin lands a damaging elbow.
A short right from Zeppelin.
Zeppelin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cavalera backwards.
Zeppelin missing with knees to the body.
Zeppelin lands an elbow just above Cavalera 's eye.
Zeppelin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zeppelin lands a left hand.
Zeppelin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cavalera backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zeppelin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zeppelin letting Cavalera take a breather here.
Zeppelin lands a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeppelin lands a nice shot to the body.
Zeppelin lands a nice shot to the body.
Zeppelin lands with a right to the head.
Cavalera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zeppelin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zeppelin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zeppelin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zeppelin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cavaleras head.
Zeppelin lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Zeppelin - that landed with a thud.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right from Zeppelin on the inside.
Zeppelin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cavalera backwards.
Cavalera avoiding damage as Zeppelin throws knees to the body.
Zeppelin misses with the head strike.
Zeppelin lands a shot to the body.
Cavalera fails to pull guard.
Cavalera's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cavalera is looking to control Zeppelin's arms but Zeppelin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cavalera has his back to the cage.
Cavalera takes an elbow to the forehead.
Zeppelin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zeppelin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
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!
Zeppelin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zeppelin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeppelin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cavalera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zeppelin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cavalera is trying to maintain a safe position but Zeppelin gets an underhook and turns Cavalera into the cage.
Zeppelin avoiding damage as Cavalera throws knees to the body.
Zeppelin gets through Cavalera's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zeppelin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cavalera backwards.
Zeppelin lands a nice knee to the body.
Zeppelin lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zeppelin.
A short right from Zeppelin.
Zeppelin cracks Cavalera with a nice body shot.
Zeppelin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cavalera avoids it.
Zeppelin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cavalera looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zeppelin.
Cavalera takes an elbow to the forehead.
Zeppelin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cavalera taking a breather.
Cavalera's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Zeppelin.
Zeppelin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zeppelin lands a damaging elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zeppelin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zeppelin works on Cavalera's body with a couple of short punches.
Cavalera taking a breather.
Zeppelin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Zeppelin scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Zeppelin.
Zeppelin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cavaleras head.
A head punch on the inside from Cavalera fails to land.
Zeppelin gets through Cavalera's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zeppelin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zeppelin landing knees to the head.
A short left from Zeppelin.
Cavalera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Zeppelin.
Zeppelin lands a left hand.
Zeppelin lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Zeppelin as the two fighters clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cavalera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zeppelin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cavalera looking to stall.
Zeppelin works on Cavalera's body with a couple of short punches.
Zeppelin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cavalera working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Led Zeppelin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Cavalera'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.
Zeppelin lands a head kick. Cavalera smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Zeppelin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zeppelin dodges the punch combination from Cavalera.
Zeppelin closes the distance and pushes Cavalera back into the cage.
Cavalera fails to pull guard.
Zeppelin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zeppelin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zeppelin lands with a short shot to the head.
Zeppelin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cavalera stalling in the clinch but Zeppelin improves position.
A short right from Zeppelin.
Zeppelin lands an uppercut.
Cavalera takes an elbow to the temple.
Zeppelin pushes Cavalera back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cavalera working hard to break the clinch.
Cavalera takes a shot to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zeppelin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cavalera blocks an elbow strike from Zeppelin.
Cavalera on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zeppelin gets through Cavalera's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zeppelin gets through Cavalera's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cavalera stalling in the clinch but Zeppelin improves position.
Cavalera manages to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeppelin stands up from Cavalera's guard - Zeppelin perhaps looking for a knockout.
Zeppelin thuds his right hand into Cavalera's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zeppelin throws a head kick that misses
and Cavalera counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zeppelin's knee momentarily.
Zeppelin instigates a clinch.
Cavalera is looking to control Zeppelin's arms but Zeppelin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cavalera has his back to the cage.
Cavalera blocks an elbow strike from Zeppelin.
Cavalera wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cavalera lands a left hand.
Zeppelin pushes Cavalera back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cavalera tries to stall but Zeppelin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cavalera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Zeppelin.
Still in the clinch, Zeppelin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zeppelin misses with a knee to the head.
Cavalera looking to stall.
A right hand to the body from Zeppelin.
Zeppelin lands a hook that snaps the head of Cavalera backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Zeppelin on the inside.
Zeppelin lands an elbow inside that Cavalera shrugs off.
Zeppelin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zeppelin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cavalera or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Zeppelin.
Zeppelin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cavaleras head.
Zeppelin presses Cavalera against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cavalera is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zeppelin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cavalera backwards.
Good body shot from Zeppelin.
Zeppelin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zeppelin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zeppelin lands with a short shot to the head.
Zeppelin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cavalera blocks it with crossed arms.
Zeppelin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cavalera blocks it with crossed arms.
Zeppelin lands with a left to the head.
Zeppelin lands an uppercut.
Zeppelin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zeppelin struggles to land a body shot inside as Cavalera controls his hands.
Cavalera jumps guard but Zeppelin stands there with Cavalera around his waist. Cavalera gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zeppelin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zeppelin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zeppelin swings wildly with an uppercut but Cavalera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cavalera dodges an elbow strike from Zeppelin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cavalera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cavalera with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cavalera is looking to control Zeppelin's arms but Zeppelin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cavalera has his back to the cage.
Cavalera fails to pull guard.
Led Zeppelin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Cavalera.
Zeppelin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zeppelin has Cavalera pressed against the cage, preventing Cavalera from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cavalera is looking to break free of the clinch but Zeppelin has double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Zeppelin.
Zeppelin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cavalera's defenses.
Zeppelin lands an elbow inside.
Cavalera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cavalera fails to pull guard.
A right hook to the body lands for Zeppelin.
Zeppelin scores with a shoulder strike.
Zeppelin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Zeppelin.
Zeppelin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cavalera's defenses.
A short right from Zeppelin.
Zeppelin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cavalera tries to circle away but Zeppelin has him pinned against the cage.
Cavalera trying to stall but Zeppelin improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeppelin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cavalera's face.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zeppelin.
Zeppelin lands with a left to the head.
Cavalera takes a shot to the head.
Zeppelin pushes Cavalera back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zeppelin.
Zeppelin is leaning against Cavalera and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zeppelin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cavalera's defenses.
Zeppelin pushes Cavalera back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zeppelin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cavalera or not.
Cavalera takes a shot to the head.
Zeppelin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zeppelin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cavaleras head.
Zeppelin lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cavalera misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zeppelin.
Cavalera working hard to break the clinch.
Cavalera tries to circle away but Zeppelin has him pinned against the cage.
Zeppelin tries a knee to the head but Cavalera blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zeppelin lands a hook that snaps the head of Cavalera backwards.
Zeppelin throws an elbow but it misses.
Cavalera is looking to break free of the clinch but Zeppelin has double underhooks.
Cavalera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cavalera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zeppelin smiles and moves away.
Zeppelin scores with the left hand. Cavalera knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Led Zeppelin clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Cavalera's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A head kick by Zeppelin misses
and Cavalera counters with a good low kick that Zeppelin was not able to check.
Cavalera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zeppelin connects with an inside leg kick.
Cavalera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zeppelin was well out of range. Poor timing from Cavalera.
Zeppelin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cavalera blocks a head kick by Zeppelin.
Zeppelin moves out of range as Cavalera strikes.
Cavalera takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cavalera throws an overhand right that lands on Zeppelin's shoulder, as Zeppelin tries to avoid the shot.
Jesus Cavalera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cavalera takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zeppelin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Zeppelin throws a shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zeppelin, right into the meat.
Cavalera is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Zeppelin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cavalera. That did some damage!
Cavalera takes a kick to the side of the head.
Cavalera cracks Zeppelin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cavalera.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cavalera looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zeppelin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Led Zeppelin has been cut.
Cavalera keeps the fight on the outside.
Zeppelin lands with a shot to the body.
Cavalera takes one to the side of the head.
That kick from Zeppelin tenderised Cavalera's leg. Cavalera is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zeppelin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice jab there from Zeppelin.
Zeppelin wants to clinch up but Cavalera keeps it at a distance.
Zeppelin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cavalera misses with a leg kick
and Zeppelin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zeppelin lands a lovely overhand right.
Zeppelin connects with a crisp jab.
Zeppelin wants to clinch up but Cavalera keeps it at a distance.
Zeppelin clinches up against the cage.
Zeppelin throws a punch but it's blocked by Cavalera.
Zeppelin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cavalera backwards.
Zeppelin lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cavalera's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zeppelin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cavalera's efforts to push away.
Cavalera has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cavalera looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zeppelin.
Zeppelin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zeppelin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Zeppelin.
Zeppelin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cavalera backwards.
Zeppelin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Zeppelin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zeppelin.
A body shot lands from Zeppelin.
Zeppelin misses with a knee strike.
Zeppelin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cavaleras head.
Zeppelin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Zeppelin.
Zeppelin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cavalera's defenses.
Zeppelin pushes Cavalera back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zeppelin presses Cavalera against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zeppelin lands an elbow inside.
Zeppelin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zeppelin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zeppelin scores with a hook to the body.
Zeppelin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeppelin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zeppelin lands a right hand.
Cavalera is looking to control Zeppelin's arms but Zeppelin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cavalera has his back to the cage.
A knee to the head by Zeppelin.
Zeppelin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Zeppelin pushes Cavalera back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zeppelin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cavalera tries to pull guard but Zeppelin won't allow it.
Zeppelin connects with a knee to the head.
Cavalera breaks the clinch.
Zeppelin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zeppelin throws a head kick that Cavalera semi-blocks.
Cavalera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Zeppelin does no damage.
Zeppelin punishes Cavalera's body with a nice straight punch.
Zeppelin scores with a nice right hand.
Zeppelin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cavalera swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cavalera swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zeppelin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cavalera wants to land a leg kick but Zeppelin is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera throws a chopping leg kick but Zeppelin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Led Zeppelin is winning the standup battle so far.
Zeppelin forces Cavalera back against the cage and clinches.
Zeppelin lands a shoulder strike.
Zeppelin lands an elbow just above Cavalera 's eye.
Cavalera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zeppelin smiles and moves away.
A big right from Zeppelin misses.
Cavalera tries to move into range but Zeppelin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zeppelin throws a head kick that misses.
Zeppelin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zeppelin throws a head kick that misses.
Zeppelin lands a high kick!
Zeppelin throws a head kick that misses
and Cavalera counters with a big head kick but Zeppelin shrugs it off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice jab there from Zeppelin.
Cavalera throws a nice looking combination but Zeppelin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cavalera misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cavalera blocks a head kick by Zeppelin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Led Zeppelin had his way with Jesus Cavalera in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Cavalera throws a lazy right hand but Zeppelin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zeppelin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cavalera moves away.
Cavalera walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zeppelin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zeppelin digs a good body shot into Cavalera's ribs.
Nice body punch from Zeppelin.
Zeppelin gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cavalera counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zeppelin thumps Cavalera with a low kick.
Cavalera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zeppelin scores with a body shot.
Cavalera 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zeppelin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cavalera gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zeppelin.
Zeppelin lands a jab to Cavalera's midsection.
Zeppelin lands a jab to the head.
Zeppelin cracks Cavalera with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cavalera is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The fighters circle momentarily. Zeppelin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cavalera thows a leg kick but Zeppelin checks it
and Zeppelin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zeppelin slips under a jab.
Cavalera blocks a head kick by Zeppelin.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cavalera, as that shot connected.
Zeppelin connects with the punch.
Zeppelin misses with a body shot.
Cavalera blocks a head kick by Zeppelin.
Cavalera takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Zeppelin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cavalera misses with the body kick
and Zeppelin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Zeppelin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zeppelin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cavalera or not.
A nice left hand lands by Zeppelin.
Zeppelin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cavalera backwards.
Zeppelin lands with a light punch inside.
Cavalera takes an elbow to the forehead.
Zeppelin lands a left hand.
Zeppelin lands an elbow that stopped Cavalera in his tracks for a moment.
Cavalera tries to stall but Zeppelin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nice body punch from Zeppelin - that landed with a thud.
Zeppelin lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Zeppelin.
Zeppelin lands an elbow inside.
Zeppelin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zeppelin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zeppelin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cavalera backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zeppelin.
A body shot lands from Zeppelin.
Zeppelin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cavalera backwards.
Zeppelin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zeppelin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cavalera backwards.
Zeppelin lands with a left to the head.
Zeppelin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zeppelin lands with a short shot to the head.
Zeppelin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zeppelin lands a right hand.
Zeppelin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cavalera backwards.
Zeppelin presses Cavalera against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zeppelin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Zeppelin lands a hook that snaps the head of Cavalera backwards.
Zeppelin lands an elbow just above Cavalera 's eye.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zeppelin.
Jesus Cavalera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zeppelin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Zeppelin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cavalera's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Zeppelin.
Zeppelin lands with a light punch inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zeppelin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeppelin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cavalera throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zeppelin blocks it with crossed arms.
Zeppelin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cavalera backwards.
Zeppelin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cavalera backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Zeppelin.
Zeppelin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zeppelin lands a damaging elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zeppelin.
Cavalera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zeppelin lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Zeppelin.
Zeppelin lands an elbow inside that Cavalera shrugs off.
Zeppelin scores with a shot to the side of Cavalera's head.
Led Zeppelin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cavalera stalling in the clinch but Zeppelin improves position.
Come on Cavalera - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cavalera swings wildly with an uppercut but Zeppelin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zeppelin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zeppelin.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zeppelin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zeppelin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zeppelin as Cavalera tries to tie him up.
Zeppelin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cavalera's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Zeppelin.
Cavalera tries to throw a body punch but Zeppelin avoids it by throwing Cavalera back against the cage.
Cavalera tries to land knees in the clinch but Zeppelin avoids the damage to the body.
Zeppelin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zeppelin lands a shot to the body.
Zeppelin lands a right hand.
Cavalera tries to work over Zeppelin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zeppelin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zeppelin lands an elbow just above Cavalera 's eye.
Zeppelin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cavalera takes a shot to the head.
Zeppelin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zeppelin lands a right hand.
Zeppelin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cavalera tries a body shot but Zeppelin blocks it.
Zeppelin pushes Cavalera back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cavalera working aggressively here.
Cavalera struggles to land a body shot inside as Zeppelin controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Zeppelin.
Zeppelin lands an elbow inside.
Cavalera can't find room to land a body shot as Zeppelin controls the action.
Cavalera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Led Zeppelin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zeppelin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Led Zeppelin!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Led Zeppelin!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Led Zeppelin!
Led Zeppelin wins by unanimous decision!
Led Zeppelin retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jigoro Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenji Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kane might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Under a Killing Moon by Thrice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jigoro Kane!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenji Silva!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva is looking to clinch but Kane is avoiding it.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
Silva attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Silva moves away from the strike by Kane.
A clash of legs there as Kane blocks the low kick.
Kane scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Silva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kane takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kane manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jigoro Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kane lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Kane scores with a nice short uppercut.
Silva lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Jigoro Kane has been cut.
Kane stalls.
A hook to the body from Kane.
Kane has Silva pressed against the cage, preventing Silva from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Kane.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kane. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kane scores with a shot to the body.
Silva takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kane avoids the head kick by Silva.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kane catches Silva with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Silva connects with a nice looking jab.
Silva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva pushes Kane away with a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kane.
Kane throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Silva scores with a head kick. Kane tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kane keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kane.
Kane walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kane fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Silva is looking to land body kicks.
Kane throws a sloppy head kick
and Silva counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Silva connects with a single shot there.
Kane looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Silva plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to clinch up but Kane keeps it at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Silva. Those never looked like landing.
Kane takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kane stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silva.
Silva throws a push kick but Kane slaps the foot to one side.
A good leg kick by Silva.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Kane pushes him off.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Kane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kane lands a jab to Silva's midsection.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Kane.
Silva moves out of range as Kane strikes.
Kane ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva moves into the clinch.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Silva blocks a body shot from Kane.
Silva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kane digs a right hand underneath Silva's ribcage. Silva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Silva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kane backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kane works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kane trying to control the position but instead, Silva has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kane into the cage.
Kane misses with a punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Silva.
Knees in the clinch landing for Silva.
Kane is breathing heavily.
Kane misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
Kane looking to stall.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva stalling against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kane fails to land.
Silva lands a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from Kane.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Kane blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jigoro Kane's cut.
That's time! Kane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Silva takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kane throws a predictable looking body shot
and Silva counters with a nice leg kick.
Kane takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kane throws out a leg kick but Silva moves out of range and Kane only half commits.
Silva has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kenji Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kane scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Silva throws a head kick but Kane moves out of range.
Kane fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Silva lands a leg kick that knocks Kane off balance momentarily.
Kane misses with a body punch
and Silva finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Silva keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane misses the jab.
Silva wants to clinch up but Kane keeps it at a distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Silva.
Kane fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Silva.
Kane throws a predictable looking body shot
and Silva counters with a good low kick that Kane was not able to check.
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Kane pushes him off.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kane closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kane scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kane stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range.
Kane tries a low kick but Silva avoids it.
Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kane takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kane swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Silva counters with a head kick.
Silva throws a lazy head kick
and Kane counters with a straight right hand.
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kane.
Kane misses the shot to the body.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circling - Kane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kane.
Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Kane misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane misses with a straight left.
Silva throws a combination that misses
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Silva moves away from the strike by Kane.
Kane misses with a body punch
enabling Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Silva connects with a solid leg kick.
Kane throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
Kane connects with a jab.
Kane comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kane lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kane misses with a straight right.
Kane throws a sloppy body shot
and Silva counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane connects with a jab.
Kane tries to move into range but Silva moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kane avoids a kick to the body.
Silva throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kane.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kane takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Silva throws a body kick the misses
and Kane counters with a stiff right hand.
Kane misses the jab.
Silva tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Silva throws a lazy right hand but Kane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A left lands for Silva.
Kane defending well as Silva loads up on a big left hand.
Silva lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jigoro Kane will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jigoro Kane's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silva.
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kane.
Silva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Silva throws a good cross that connects.
Silva misses with a body kick.
Silva throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kane counters with a stiff right hand.
Kane throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
Silva throws a head kick that half lands.
The fighters circling - Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kane takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Kane connects with an inside leg kick.
Kane missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kane misses the body punch
enabling Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kane misses with a hook to the body
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva cracks the inside of Kane's front leg.
Silva throws a head kick that Kane semi-blocks.
Silva gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kane is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kane scores with a hook to the body. Silva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kane lands with a nice body punch.
Kane throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kane misses the target.
Kane digs a good hook to Silva's body.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kane with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kane.
Kane throws a shot from downtown. Silva moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to clinch but Kane is having none of it.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Kane 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.
Kane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Kane.
Kane throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
Kane swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Kane lands a jab to Silva's midsection.
Kane misses with a body shot.
Kane throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Silva takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kane throws a lazy head kick
and Silva counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvas head.
The referee calls for Silva to work.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kane has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kane scores with a shot to the side of Silva's head.
A right hand to the body from Kane.
Kane throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Kane scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kane has Silva pressed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Kane as the two fighters clinch.
Kane lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kane leaning his opponent against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kane scores with a shot to the side of Silva's head.
Kane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
A short uppercut from Kane.
Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Kane lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kane lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kane lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Silva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kane pushes Silva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kane scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kane scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kane lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kane stalling in the clinch.
Kane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Kane - that landed with a thud.
Kane lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silva or not.
Kane lands with a light punch inside.
Kane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kane is trying to stall.
Kane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jigoro Kane has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kane scores with a hook to the body.
Kane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kane lands a hook that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kane.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kane.
Kane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jigoro Kane clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jigoro Kane's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kane.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
Kane lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Silva at a distance.
Kane takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kane throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slow jab from Kane misses its intended target.
Silva throws a hook but Kane avoids it easily.
Silva defending well as Kane loads up on a big left hand.
A left and a right from Kane both land. Nice combination.
Silva is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Silva staying out of range there.
Kane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Kane with a jab.
Kane throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kane scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Silva doesn't seem bothered though.
Kane cracks Silva with an open hand slap.
Silva clinches up with Kane and pushes him back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Kane.
Kane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Kane blocks it.
A short uppercut from Kane.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Kane blocks with his arms.
A short body shot lands from Kane as the two fighters clinch.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
Kane stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kane pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kane lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kane.
Silva takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kane scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Kane blocks with his arms.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Kane.
Kane lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Kane.
A right hand to the body from Kane.
Silva looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kane manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kane.
Kane is stalling here.
Kane is leaning against Silva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kane will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Silva up against the cage.
Silva has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Silva dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kane.
A right hook to the body lands for Kane.
Kane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kane misses with a punch on the inside.
Kane on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kane on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kane has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kane lands a shot to the body.
Kane slows down the pace here.
Silva tries a body shot but Kane blocks it.
Kane throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
Kane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A body shot lands from Kane.
A short body shot lands from Kane as the two fighters clinch.
Kane works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvas head.
Kane blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Kane scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kane digs a right hand underneath Silva's ribcage. Silva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kane stalling against the cage.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Kane.
Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kane lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kane working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kane presses Silva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kane works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kane lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kane.
Kane lands with a left to the head.
Kane has Silva pushed against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Kane blocks with his arms.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right from Kane on the inside.
Silva takes a shot to the head.
Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jigoro Kane had his way with Kenji Silva in that round.
The cut man is working on Jigoro Kane's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kane misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Silva counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kane is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Kane moves out of range easily.
Kane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Decent striking displayed by Kane there.
Kane scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Silva doesn't seem bothered though.
Kane pushes Silva away with a front kick.
Kane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kane thuds his right hand into Silva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Silva takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Kane.
Silva throws a head kick but Kane moves out of range.
Silva is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kane swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Kane. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Silva gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kane throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
Kane blocks the body kick.
Kane lands a head shot.
A punch combination from Kane misses.
Kane throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
Silva tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kane falls off balance throwing a combination
and Silva counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Silva.
Kane gets through Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kenji Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kane lands an uppercut.
A short right from Kane.
Kane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kane lands with a light punch inside.
Kane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kane lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kane lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Kane.
Kane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Kane.
Kane blocks an uppercut.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Kane blocks it.
Kane is pushing Silva up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Kane.
Kane lands a right hand.
Kane lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kane tries to stall but Silva uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane throws a head punch that misses.
Kane stalling against the cage.
Kane scores with a hook to the body.
Kane throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kane avoids it.
Kane leaning against his opponent.
Kane lands with a short shot to the head.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kane working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kane lands a left hand.
Kane stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kane lands with a right to the head.
The referee calls for Kane to work.
Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvas head.
Kane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvas head.
Kane presses Silva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good body shot from Kane.
Kane just leaning against Silva, taking a breather.
Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Silva takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A left hand lands to the body for Kane.
Kane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Kane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Kane scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kane working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kane is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Silva is keeping busy.
Kane lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Kane.
Silva takes a shot to the head.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Come on Kane - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kane stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kane stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Kane blocks it.
Jigoro Kane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kane lands a shot to the body.
Kane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jigoro Kane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kane has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Jigoro Kane!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Jigoro Kane!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Jigoro Kane!
Jigoro Kane wins by unanimous decision!
Jigoro Kane retains his light heavyweight title!
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