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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Clinton Chaos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Chihuahua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chaos comes to the cage accompanied by Soilwork - Natural Born Chaos. Chihuahua has chosen Cypress Hill - Rise Up as his entrance music. El Chihuahua has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Clinton Chaos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, El Chihuahua!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chihuahua looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chaos swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chaos scores with a punch to the head.
Chaos lands the left hand.
Chaos swinging wildly here.
Chaos misses with a left hand
and Chihuahua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chaos throws a looping overhand right but Chihuahua ducks down to avoid it.
Chaos thows a body shot but no joy.
Chihuahua takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chaos fails to land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chihuahua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chihuahua takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chaos ducks under a wild hook from Chihuahua.
Clinton Chaos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chihuahua gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chaos misses with an uppercut. Chihuahua saw that one coming.
Chaos throws a shot from downtown. Chihuahua moves away and avoids it.
Chihuahua thows a body shot but no joy.
Chaos ducks under a wild hook from Chihuahua.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chihuahua rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chaos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chaos throws a one two combo.
Chihuahua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chaos.
Chaos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chihuahua checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chaos throws a low kick but Chihuahua avoids it.
Nice body punch from Chaos.
Chaos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chihuahua.
Chihuahua thows a body kick. Chaos tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Chihuahua lands with a cross.
Chaos misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Chihuahua misses.
Chihuahua misses with a wild body shot.
Chaos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chihuahua takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chihuahua will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chaos keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chihuahua moves in looking to clinch but Chaos pushes him off.
Chaos moves out of range of the strikes.
Chihuahua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chihuahua jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chaos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chihuahua moves away.
Chaos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chaos tries to bum rush Chihuahua with a series of wild strikes but Chihuahua uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chihuahua turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chaos attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chihuahua catches Chaos with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chaos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chihuahua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chaos is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Chihuahua is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A swing and a miss from Chaos.
Chaos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chihuahua moves away from the strike by Chaos.
A big right from Chihuahua misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Chihuahua there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chaos fails to land with a series of punches.
Chihuahua connects with a body shot.
Chihuahua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chaos connects with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Chaos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chihuahua.
Chihuahua is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chaos.
Chihuahua has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chaos finds it's way round the side to connect with Chihuahua's head.
Chihuahua throws the left hand but Chaos avoids the punch easily.
Chaos misses with a left hand
and Chihuahua counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chihuahua throws a sloppy head kick and Chaos moves out of range easily.
Good exchange - Chaos coming out on top.
Chihuahua walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danga de danga de dang - Chaos scores with a four punch combination!
Chaos takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chihuahua looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chihuahua moves out of range of the strikes.
Chaos misses with a hook. Chihuahua ducked under it nicely.
Chaos misses with a few strikes there.
Chaos will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chihuahua connects with a body shot that sends Chaos's belly button to the back.
Chaos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chaos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chihuahua throws a shot from downtown. Chaos moves away and avoids it.
Chaos moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Chaos tries to move into range but Chihuahua moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chaos lunges at Chihuahua with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chihuahua's hand.
A big left from Chihuahua misses.
Chaos misses with an uppercut.
Chaos slips a jab from Chihuahua.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clinton Chaos dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A swing and a miss from Chaos.
Chihuahua tries to clinch up but Chaos circles away and keeps his distance.
Chaos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chihuahua throws a leg kick that misses.
Chihuahua closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Chihuahua moves out of range as Chaos strikes.
Chaos moves forwards but Chihuahua connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chihuahua ducks under a wild hook from Chaos.
The crowd cheers as Chaos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chihuahua doesn't seem phased though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chaos. Chihuahua does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chihuahua throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chaos walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chihuahua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chaos thuds his shin into the meat of Chihuahua's side.
Chihuahua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chaos pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Chihuahua back to the cage. Chaos follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Chihuahua goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chihuahua 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.
Chaos lands a right hook to the body.
Chihuahua misses with a leg kick.
Clinton Chaos is winning the standup battle so far.
Good work by Chihuahua as he checks the leg kick.
Chihuahua throws a lazy right hand but Chaos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A left lands for Chaos.
Chihuahua uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chaos.
Chaos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chaos avoids the head kick by Chihuahua.
Chaos slips a jab from Chihuahua.
Chaos tests Chihuahua's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slow jab from Chihuahua misses its intended target.
Chaos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chihuahua connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chaos scrambles back to his feet.
Chaos swings for the body but Chihuahua moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaos lands with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chaos.
Chihuahua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chaos.
Chihuahua throws a body punch but Chaos moves out of range.
Chihuahua will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chaos looks to throw the jab but Chihuahua is out of range.
Chaos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chihuahua.
Chaos avoids the body shot from Chihuahua.
Chaos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chaos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chihuahua.
Chaos just misses with a punch to the body.
Chaos goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A head kick by Chaos misses
and Chihuahua counters with a nice leg kick.
Chihuahua misses the jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chaos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Chihuahua misses.
A combination from Chaos does no damage.
Chihuahua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good leg kick by Chihuahua there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chaos misses with a two punch combination.
Chaos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chihuahua cracks Chaos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chihuahua misses with a hook. Chaos ducked under it nicely.
Chaos is looking to chop away at Chihuahua's legs.
Chaos jabs Chihuahua right on the nose. Chihuahua blinks but takes it well.
Chihuahua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chihuahua connects with a right hand. Chaos shakes it off.
Chaos pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chihuahua is out of range and Chaos settles back down.
Chaos feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chihuahua's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chihuahua lands with a straight right. Chaos didn't see that one coming.
Chihuahua has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chaos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chihuahua.
Chihuahua throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Chihuahua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chaos.
Chaos lands a nice shot that snaps Chihuahua's head back.
Chaos lands a nice shot to the body.
Chihuahua fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chaos.
Chaos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chihuahua takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chihuahua is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chihuahua misses the jab.
Chaos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chihuahua.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chaos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chihuahua throws a head kick that Chaos semi-blocks.
Chaos cracks Chihuahua with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chihuahua throws the left hand but Chaos avoids the punch easily.
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 Clinton Chaos will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Chihuahua takes one to the side of the head.
Chihuahua's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chaos under the eye.
Chaos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chihuahua. Chaos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chaos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chihuahua.
Chaos ducks under a wild hook from Chihuahua.
Chihuahua uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chaos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chihuahua.
Chihuahua dips to his left and cracks Chaos with an uppercut!
Chaos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chihuahua slips under a jab from Chaos.
Chaos connects with a looping right hand.
Chaos cracks Chihuahua with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chaos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chihuahua.
Chihuahua swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chaos counters with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chihuahua checks the leg kick.
Chihuahua pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chihuahua lets loose with a powerful body kick. Chaos will feel that in the morning.
Chaos looks to throw the jab but Chihuahua is out of range.
Good work by Chihuahua as he checks the leg kick.
Chaos misses with an uppercut.
Chaos misses with a series of wild punches.
Chaos throws an overhand right that lands on Chihuahua's shoulder, as Chihuahua tries to avoid the shot.
Chihuahua paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chaos throws an off balance right hand
and Chihuahua counters with a straight right hand.
Chihuahua keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Chihuahua!
Chihuahua cracks Chaos with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chaos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chihuahua has time to react.
Chihuahua finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A jab from Chaos does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chaos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chihuahua is able to avoid easily.
Chihuahua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chaos scores with a hook to the body. Chihuahua takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chihuahua digs a good hook to Chaos's body.
Chihuahua pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chaos is out of range and Chihuahua settles back down.
Chaos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chihuahua to score with a decent uppercut.
Chaos misses with an uppercut
and Chihuahua counters with a solid body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chaos misses with a hook
letting Chihuahua counter with a right hand.
Chihuahua connects with a single shot there.
Chaos delivers a nice body kick.
El Chihuahua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A swing and a miss from Chaos.
Chihuahua clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Chaos on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chihuahua as Chaos tries to tie him up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chihuahua.
Chihuahua throws a punch but it's blocked by Chaos.
Chaos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chaos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chaos can't find room to land a body shot as Chihuahua controls the action.
Chaos is trying to stall.
Chaos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chaos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chaos jumps guard but Chihuahua stands there with Chaos around his waist. Chaos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chihuahua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clinton Chaos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chihuahua softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Chihuahua scores with a nice short uppercut.
The referee calls for Chihuahua to work.
A head punch on the inside from Chihuahua fails to land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chaos lands with a left to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to El Chihuahua.
I think Chaos 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Clinton Chaos!
Clinton Chaos bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Starks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JC The Easter Bunny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Starks comes into the arena with Bring Da Ruckus blaring out of the sound system. The Easter Bunny has chosen Bunny stuff. as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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289 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tony Starks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, JC The Easter Bunny!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Easter Bunny misses with a head kick.
Starks misses with a hook.
Starks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Easter Bunny.
The Easter Bunny pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Easter Bunny tries to land a front kick but Starks steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The Easter Bunny tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Easter Bunny throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Tony Starks has been cut.
Starks misses with a low kick.
The Easter Bunny displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Starks throws out the jab.
Starks checks a leg kick.
Starks misses with a head kick.
The Easter Bunny lands with a thumping leg kick.
JC The Easter Bunny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Starks throws a hook but The Easter Bunny blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Easter Bunny scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The Easter Bunny wants to lay and pray for a moment but Starks keeps working.
The Easter Bunny might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Starks kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
OK we're going to have a standup here. JC The Easter Bunny hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Starks blocks a head kick by The Easter Bunny.
The Easter Bunny misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Starks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Easter Bunny manages to avoid it.
Starks throws a lazy right hand but The Easter Bunny sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Easter Bunny throws a low kick, looking for Starks's leg but Starks calmly moves out of range.
The Easter Bunny blocks a head kick by Starks.
Starks throws a hook to the side of The Easter Bunny's head but The Easter Bunny sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A clash of legs there as Starks blocks the low kick.
Starks keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Starks swings for the body but The Easter Bunny moves out of range.
Starks shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Easter Bunny makes his way to full guard. A much better position for The Easter Bunny.
Starks wants to control from the top but The Easter Bunny keeps moving.
Starks postures up and lands a big shot to The Easter Bunny's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starks is in close to The Easter Bunny's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The Easter Bunny is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Easter Bunny looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Starks puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Starks is trying to control the action in half guard but The Easter Bunny is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The Easter Bunny makes his way to full guard. A much better position for The Easter Bunny.
Starks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The Easter Bunny 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.
Starks scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Starks content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Easter Bunny tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The Easter Bunny trying to keep a closed guard but Starks is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Easter Bunny utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Starks throwing strikes but missing.
Starks keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of The Easter Bunny's head.
Starks connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Starks's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Starks with a nice head shot there.
Starks landing with the ground and pound.
The Easter Bunny working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Starks.
The Easter Bunny keeping moving, preventing Starks from controlling successfully.
Starks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Starks connects with a couple of short punches.
Starks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The Easter Bunny looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Starks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Starks's cut.
That's time! Starks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The Easter Bunny throws a head kick that misses.
The Easter Bunny tries to sprawl but Starks drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Starks seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The Easter Bunny is rocked!
Starks wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Easter Bunny keeps working.
Starks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The Easter Bunny blocking the ground and pound attempt from Starks.
The Easter Bunny is trying to maintain the position but Starks is very close to passing his half guard.
The Easter Bunny is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Starks pulls his head out easily.
The Easter Bunny wants to control but Starks is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tony Starks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Starks is keen to just control but The Easter Bunny is a slippery customer.
The Easter Bunny is trying to control but can't.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Easter Bunny is pressing down on Starks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Starks throws a big right hand that misses.
Starks throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starks wants to control from the top but The Easter Bunny keeps moving.
The Easter Bunny is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Starks scoring with some ground and pound.
The Easter Bunny working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Starks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Starks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The Easter Bunny lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Starks!
The Easter Bunny unloads with some shots from mount but Starks bucks and avoids them well.
Starks is desperately trying to improve his position but The Easter Bunny has a good base and remains in mount.
Starks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Easter Bunny tries to control but Starks wriggling away.
The Easter Bunny fails to advance to Starks's back.
The Easter Bunny trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Starks is desperately trying to improve his position but The Easter Bunny has a good base and remains in mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Easter Bunny trying to control but Starks is having none of it.
The Easter Bunny lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Easter Bunny connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The Easter Bunny with a couple of short strikes.
Tony Starks's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Starks is desperately trying to improve his position but The Easter Bunny has a good base and remains in mount.
Starks tries to lock up and control but The Easter Bunny gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The Easter Bunny jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Starks is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Starks and The Easter Bunny has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
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 Easter Bunny has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Starks blocking the ground and pound.
The Easter Bunny looking to control but Starks is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Easter Bunny thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The Easter Bunny connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jeez, Tony Starks's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tony Starks's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). JC The Easter Bunny!
JC The Easter Bunny decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Solomon Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theoran Fleury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fleury has chosen Oh Canada! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Solomon Gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Theoran Fleury!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fleury connects with a body shot that sends Gunn's belly button to the back.
Fleury throws a chopping leg kick but Gunn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fleury throws a nice looking combination but Gunn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gunn slips a jab and a cross from Fleury.
Gunn throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fleury's head.
Gunn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fleury throws a lazy uppercut
and Gunn counters with a body kick that stops Fleury in his tracks momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fleury momentarily.
Fleury pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fleury takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A low kick from Gunn is predictable there
enabling Fleury to counter with a crisp jab.
Gunn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gunn thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fleury if he has to take too many more of those.
Fleury looks gassed!
Gunn takes the fight into the clinch.
Gunn lands with a left to the head.
Gunn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fleury is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gunn as Fleury tries to tie him up.
Fleury doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gunn looking to throw knees to the head but Fleury is blocking nicely.
Gunn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fleury.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gunn.
Gunn misses with a punch on the inside.
Fleury has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gunn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fleury lands an uppercut.
Fleury swings wildly with an uppercut but Gunn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gunn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fleury misses with some punches.
Gunn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Theoran Fleury has been cut.
Gunn tries to throw a body punch but Fleury avoids it by throwing Gunn back against the cage.
Gunn lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gunn is working Fleury over against the cage.
Gunn working aggressively here.
Fleury throws a head punch that misses.
Gunn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fleury has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gunn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gunn lands a shoulder strike.
Gunn taking a breather.
Gunn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fleury is defending well for now.
Fleury managing to block the knees to the body from Gunn.
A head punch on the inside from Fleury fails to land.
Gunn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gunn tightens his grip and picks Fleury up, before dumping him to the ground. Fleury manages to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fleury wants to sweep here but Gunn controlling him for the moment.
Fleury is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fleury tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gunn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gunn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gunn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fleury defends well.
Gunn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gunn is working hard here to advance position.
Fleury stands and throws Gunn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Fleury seems content to control.
Gunn is defending against the submission attempts here by Fleury.
Gunn is looking for a sweep. Fleury is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gunn gets back to full guard.
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 crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fleury preventing the sweep.
Fleury pushes down on Gunn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fleury trying to pass the guard but Gunn defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Gunn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Theoran Fleury's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fleury misses with a body shot.
Gunn misses with a takedown attempt - Fleury sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gunn scores with a leg kick.
Fleury takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fleury avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gunn.
Gunn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fleury keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gunn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big left from Fleury misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gunn - that will leave a mark!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fleury fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gunn manages to avoid it.
Gunn lands with a good body shot.
Fleury is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fleury's calf.
Gunn lands a right hook to the body.
Gunn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fleury.
Gunn punishes Fleury's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice takedown defense from Fleury. No joy for Gunn on that attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left lands for Gunn.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fleury enables Gunn to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fleury manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gunn works over Fleury with some ground and pound from guard.
Fleury had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gunn defends it easily.
Gunn passes Fleury's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fleury is looking for a sweep. Gunn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gunn winds up and cracks Fleury with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fleury keeps working.
Gunn scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gunn looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gunn wants to free his trapped foot but Fleury is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gunn looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gunn wants to pass the guard but Fleury is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleury on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fleury is looking to control Gunn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fleury avoid being mounted?
Fleury looking for subs from the bottom but Gunn mounts him!
Gunn with the ground and pound from mount.
Fleury is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunn unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Fleury wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Gunn celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Solomon Gunn!
Our winner, Solomon Gunn, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacque Schtrappe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Apollo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schtrappe comes to the cage accompanied by Nitzer Ebb - Violent Playground. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
20 - 13 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jacque Schtrappe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Apollo!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apollo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Apollo misses with a body shot.
Apollo thumps Schtrappe with a low kick.
Schtrappe scores with a sloppy right hand. Apollo should have avoided that one.
It looks like Ryan Apollo has been cut.
A good leg kick by Apollo.
Ryan Apollo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schtrappe loads up on a big right hand but Apollo slips the punch.
Apollo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Apollo throws a leg kick
and Schtrappe counters with a nice body shot.
Schtrappe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Apollo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schtrappe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Apollo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Apollo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Apollo tries to move into range but Schtrappe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Schtrappe throws a wild body kick that Apollo sees coming a mile off.
Apollo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Schtrappe blocks it with crossed arms.
Schtrappe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schtrappe swinging wildly here.
Jacque Schtrappe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Apollo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Apollo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Apollo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Schtrappe misses with a straight left.
Apollo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Schtrappe did well to prevent Apollo getting side control.
Apollo is keen to just control but Schtrappe is a slippery customer.
Schtrappe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Apollo.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Apollo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Apollo is working away from the top position though.
Apollo trying to control from half guard but Schtrappe is working away.
Schtrappe moves into full guard.
Apollo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
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!
Schtrappe keeping moving, preventing Apollo from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ryan Apollo hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Apollo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Apollo is taking a breather. Schtrappe says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Apollo trying to pass the guard but Schtrappe defending well.
Schtrappe is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Apollo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Apollo's back!
Apollo tries to escape but Schtrappe has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Schtrappe trying to control momentarily.
Apollo trying to control the hands but Schtrappe won't let him.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Schtrappe's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryan Apollo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryan Apollo'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.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Schtrappe.
Apollo misses with a body shot.
Schtrappe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Apollo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Apollo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schtrappe.
Schtrappe wants to slow Apollo down by chopping away at his legs.
Jab, jab by Schtrappe - just one landing.
Apollo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Apollo tries to close the distance and clinch but Schtrappe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe misses with a left hand
letting Apollo counter with a right hand.
Schtrappe blocks a head kick by Apollo.
A solid body kick from Apollo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schtrappe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Schtrappe misses with a looping right.
Apollo misses with a looping right.
Apollo staying out of range there.
Apollo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Apollo missing with a left hand there. Schtrappe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Schtrappe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schtrappe lands a slapping body shot.
Schtrappe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schtrappe throws a hook but Apollo blocks it.
Schtrappe throws a leg kick that misses.
Apollo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apollo lands a high kick!
Apollo gets tackled into the cage by Schtrappe. Schtrappe maintains the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Schtrappe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Apollo tries a body shot but Schtrappe blocks it.
Schtrappe lands a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schtrappe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Schtrappe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Apollo prevents a body shot from Schtrappe.
A head punch on the inside from Apollo fails to land.
Schtrappe misses with a body punch.
Schtrappe stops a takedown attempt from Apollo.
Apollo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Schtrappe lands an uppercut.
Schtrappe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Apollo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Schtrappe pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jacque Schtrappe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Apollo.
Apollo connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Apollo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Schtrappe tries to improve position but can't.
Schtrappe wants to control but Apollo postures up.
Apollo tries to move to mount but Schtrappe blocks the move with his legs.
Apollo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Schtrappe has escaped the position, nice work there.
Apollo working the ground and pound but Schtrappe is defending the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe regains half guard.
Apollo is trying to control the action in half guard but Schtrappe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Apollo wants to free his trapped foot but Schtrappe is holding on for dear life with his legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Apollo seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Schtrappe is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ryan Apollo!
A victorious Ryan Apollo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Carson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Uppercut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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29
163 lbs
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34
178 lbs
26 - 8 - 0 |
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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
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dylan Carson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lance Uppercut!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uppercut slips under a jab from Carson.
Uppercut avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good work by Uppercut as he checks the leg kick.
Uppercut lands a nice hook to Carson's body. Carson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Uppercut swings away with a body shot that misses
and Carson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carson misses with a body shot.
Carson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Carson.
Carson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Uppercut punishes Carson's body with a nice straight punch.
Dylan Carson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carson misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Carson does it's job there.
Uppercut uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carson.
Uppercut looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Carson scores with a hook to the body. Uppercut takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Carson misses its intended target.
Carson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uppercut throws out a loose jab but Carson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Carson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Carson.
Carson works Uppercut's body with a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Carson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Uppercut waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carson.
Carson avoids the body shot from Uppercut.
A slow jab from Carson misses its intended target.
Uppercut throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uppercut connects with a looping right hand.
Carson misses with a body shot.
Uppercut looks to score with a jab to the body but Carson is just out of range.
Uppercut checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carson looks to score with a jab to the body but Uppercut is just out of range.
Uppercut moves out of range as Carson strikes.
Carson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Uppercut misses with a straight left.
A big left from Carson misses.
Carson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uppercut.
Uppercut is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Carson staying out of range there.
Carson catches Uppercut with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uppercut misses with an uppercut.
Uppercut misses with a right hand
enabling Carson to counter with a crisp jab.
Uppercut closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Carson to the mat! Carson manages to get full guard.
Carson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Uppercut doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Uppercut manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Carson is trying to keep Uppercut in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uppercut trying to control but Carson is working from the bottom.
Carson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Carson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Carson keeping full guard, as Uppercut tries to pass.
Carson looking for a guillotine here but Uppercut defends easily.
Carson looking for a sweep. Not yet Carson, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uppercut postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Carson being controlled here, momentarily.
Uppercut wants to control from the top but Carson keeps moving.
Uppercut looking to sit in guard and control but Carson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Carson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Carson wants to stand but Uppercut has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Uppercut has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Carson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Uppercut keeping moving, preventing Carson from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Carson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Uppercut ducks under a wild hook from Carson.
Carson throws the left hand but Uppercut avoids the punch easily.
Carson throws a shot to the body.
Uppercut throws a shot to the body.
Carson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Carson as Uppercut shoots in.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Carson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A solid leg kick lands there for Carson.
Carson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Uppercut shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Uppercut misses with a body punch
and Carson counters with a stiff right hand.
Carson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Uppercut to the ground. Carson is now in Uppercut's guard.
Uppercut looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uppercut is pulling down on Carson's head. It's preventing any offense from Carson, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uppercut manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Carson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Uppercut tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Carson regains half guard.
Uppercut seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uppercut wants to take a breather but Carson is having none of it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Uppercut stalling.
Lance Uppercut has got the better of the ground game so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Lance Uppercut was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Uppercut throws a shot to the body.
Carson jabs at Uppercut's body.
Carson throws a good cross that connects.
Nice shot lands for Carson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carson misses with a straight right.
A big left from Carson misses.
Uppercut throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uppercut scores with a sloppy right hand. Carson should have avoided that one.
Carson tries to land a front kick but Uppercut steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Uppercut shoots in for a takedown but Carson shows good takedown defense.
Dylan Carson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Uppercut.
Carson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uppercut.
Uppercut swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dylan Carson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carson thows a body shot but no joy.
Carson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uppercut is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Carson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carson misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Uppercut's head.
Carson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Uppercut sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uppercut manages to avoid it.
Uppercut moves away from the strike by Carson.
Uppercut walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Carson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Uppercut fails with the takedown.
Uppercut is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Carson rather than just go for the knockout.
Carson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Uppercut throws out the jab.
Carson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Uppercut. That did some damage!
Uppercut looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carson is fending him off so far but Uppercut persists. Nope, Carson circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Carson dominated that second round.
That's time! Carson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Uppercut drives through with a takedown into Carson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Uppercut passes Carson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Uppercut controlling the action here.
Uppercut is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Carson wants to get back to full guard.
Carson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Uppercut is working away from the top position though.
Carson is trying to get back to full guard.
Uppercut trying to control from half guard but Carson is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uppercut working the head and body with strikes.
Uppercut tries to pass to full mount but Carson defends it.
Carson tries to roll over but Uppercut keeps him under control.
Uppercut slows the pace down in half guard.
Carson tries to roll over but Uppercut keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carson is staying active underneath Uppercut, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lance Uppercut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carson is looking to improve his position.
Uppercut works his way into side control.
A lull in the action here as Uppercut stalls from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carson can't do much from the bottom here.
Uppercut trying to control the action but Carson is working from the bottom.
Uppercut tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Carson tries to bench press Uppercut off him but Uppercut keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carson parries the strikes from Uppercut easily there. Uppercut is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Carson to escape.
Uppercut happy to just control the position for now.
Uppercut cracks Carson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Uppercut cracks Carson with a big right hand but Carson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Carson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Uppercut.
Uppercut is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Check out the look on Uppercut's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Uppercut looks up at the clock and then as Carson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Uppercut smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uppercut gets to mount! Carson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lance Uppercut comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Carson 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dylan Carson!
An out of breath Dylan Carson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hjalmar Klason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by .... Klason has chosen (Hed) Pe - Raise Hell as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hjalmar Klason!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Klason.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Klason's shoulder, as Klason tries to avoid the shot.
Klason connects with a body shot that sends Jones's belly button to the back.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Klason throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Klason is looking to score with low kicks.
Klason throws a low kick but Jones moves out of range easily.
Klason fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jones checks it well.
Jones tests Klason's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones cracks Klason with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klason walks into a stiff left hand from Jones.
Klason lands with a shot to the body.
A big left from Klason misses.
Jones fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jones walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Klason checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Klason lands a front kick.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Klason sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Klason throws a head kick that Jones semi-blocks.
It looks like James Jones has been cut.
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!
Klason lands with a right hand.
Klason takes the fight into the clinch.
Jones is trying to maintain a safe position but Klason gets an underhook and turns Jones into the cage.
Klason misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Klason checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Klason. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones tries for a takedown but Klason sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Klason tries a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Hjalmar Klason is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Both fighters circling a little - Klason finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jones moves out of range as Klason throws a body kick.
Klason swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Klason swinging wildly here.
Klason tries to clinch up
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
Klason throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Klason lands a body shot.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Klason sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice takedown defense from Klason. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Klason is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Klason lands a front kick.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Klason.
A left lands for Klason.
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!
Klason uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones tries a low kick but Klason avoids it.
Klason looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Klason misses with a right hand
and Jones counters with a single leg into guard. Klason didn't expect that.
Klason pulls Jones in to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Klason working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Hjalmar Klason.
Jones walks into a stiff left hand from Klason.
Klason tried to score with a low kick but Jones checks it.
Klason misses with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Klason throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Klason off the cage and back into range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hjalmar Klason dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Jones's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Klason throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Jones attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jones jabs Klason to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Klason connects with a body shot.
Klason getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klason throws a nice outside leg kick.
Klason misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Klason wants to clinch.
Klason swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Hjalmar Klason seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Klason rushes Jones with punches - Jones moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Jones goes down! Klason follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hjalmar Klason!
Hjalmar Klason took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Bateman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sione Finau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bateman comes to the cage accompanied by Huey Lewis and The News - Hip to be Square. Finau is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ninja Gaiden. 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
27 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Patrick Bateman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sione Finau!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Finau misses its intended target.
Bateman tries to land a body kick
and Finau counters with a right hand to the body.
Finau swats away the attempt to clinch by Bateman.
Bateman digs a good hook to Finau's body.
Finau lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bateman's sensitive parts.
A slapping body kick lands there for Finau.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finau is looking to land body kicks.
Bateman throws out a leg kick but Finau moves out of range and Bateman only half commits.
Finau throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bateman's waist but Bateman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Finau off to one side.
Finau throws a jab when Bateman was well out of range.
Bateman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Finau.
Bateman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Finau avoids the body shot from Bateman.
Bateman throws a lazy right hand but Finau sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bateman checks a leg kick.
Finau fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A low kick from Finau misses
and Bateman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bateman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Finau's calf.
Bateman lands a head kick. Finau smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Sione Finau has been cut.
Bateman jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bateman takes a swing at Finau's ribcage but misses.
Patrick Bateman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Finau lands with a shot to the body.
Finau chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bateman can pounce on him.
Finau throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bateman.
Finau clobbers Bateman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bateman avoids the head kick by Finau.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bateman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bateman throws an overhand right that lands on Finau's shoulder, as Finau tries to avoid the shot.
Bateman connects with a body shot.
Bateman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Bateman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Finau lands a lovely overhand right.
Finau throws a body kick that misses.
Bateman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bateman scoring well with a low kick there.
Bateman lands with a nice body punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bateman 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 Finau has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Finau and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Finau throws a low kick but Bateman avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finau fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bateman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bateman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A good leg kick by Finau.
Finau checks a leg kick.
Finau wants to land a leg kick but Bateman is out of range.
Bateman is looking to wear down Finau with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Finau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Finau throws a jab when Bateman was well out of range.
Bateman misses with a body shot.
Finau misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick from Bateman misses.
Finau moves out of range of the body kick.
Bateman throws a leg kick which misses Finau's front leg but catches the back leg as Finau tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bateman misses the shot to the body.
Finau swings for the body but Bateman moves out of range.
A low kick from Finau is predictable there
letting Bateman counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An inside leg kick from Finau misses.
Finau missing with a left hand there. Bateman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sione Finau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finau tries a head kick but it misses.
Bateman moves out of range as Finau throws a body kick.
Bateman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Finau counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Finau walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bateman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Finau throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bateman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bateman lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sione Finau will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sione Finau's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
An inside leg kick lands from Bateman.
Bateman takes one on the button.
Bateman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Finau has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bateman moves away from the strike by Finau.
Finau takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bateman jabs Finau to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bateman walks into a jab.
Patrick Bateman is winning the standup battle so far.
Bateman lands a head kick. Finau smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bateman swings for the body but Finau moves out of range.
Finau misses with a straight left.
Finau misses with a double jab
letting Bateman counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finau is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bateman's half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Finau is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Finau is trying to control the action in half guard but Bateman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bateman is looking to escape.
Bateman trying to hold on to Finau's head to control him but Finau postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bateman holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Patrick Bateman just wasn't active enough.
Bateman misses with a wild body shot.
Finau takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Finau dives in and grabs Bateman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bateman pushes down on Finau's head and hops out.
Finau ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some bone on bone action there as Finau checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Finau scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Finau is looking to slow Bateman down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bateman tries to work over Finau's front leg with a kick but Finau checks it.
Finau throws out a leg kick but Bateman moves out of range and Finau only half commits.
Bateman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bateman is looking to clinch but Finau is avoiding it.
Finau misses the shot to the body.
Finau scoring well with a low kick there.
Finau throws a wild body kick that Bateman sees coming a mile off.
Bateman throws a low kick but Finau avoids it.
Finau scores with the left hand. Bateman knows he should have avoided that one.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Finau throws out a powerful jab.
Finau scores with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Finau misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finau tries to land a leg kick but Bateman saw it coming and moves away.
Finau checks a leg kick.
Bateman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Finau lands with an overhand left.
Finau drops Bateman with a big left hand! Bateman is injured, injured bad! Finau jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sione Finau!
Sione Finau is the new super heavyweight champion!
Sione Finau really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Supersize Me logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Dettman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sly Randolph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dettman kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Led Zeppelin - When the Levee Breaks . Sly Randolph will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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147 lbs
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142 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bobby Dettman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Sly Randolph!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randolph checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dettman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dettman tries to land a front kick but Randolph steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big left from Dettman misses.
Dettman misses with a looping left.
Randolph scores with a sloppy right hand. Dettman should have avoided that one.
It looks like Bobby Dettman has been cut.
Dettman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Randolph lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dettman's sensitive parts.
Dettman scores with a jab to the body.
Dettman moves out of range as Randolph strikes.
Dettman throws a solid leg kick but Randolph takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dettman.
Dettman wants to clinch.
Randolph lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd cheers as Randolph lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dettman doesn't seem phased though.
Randolph blocks a low kick nicely.
Dettman wants to slow Randolph down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice uppercut there from Dettman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dettman dodges the punch combination from Randolph.
Randolph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Randolph fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dettman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Randolph throws a head kick that misses.
Randolph thows a body kick. Dettman tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dettman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Randolph connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dettman scrambles back to his feet.
Randolph with a nice cross.
Randolph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dettman.
Randolph fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Randolph closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dettman circles away.
Randolph avoids the body shot from Dettman.
Randolph swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Randolph with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dettman throws a body punch but Randolph moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randolph misses with a hook.
Dettman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Randolph bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dettman takes a swing at Randolph's ribcage but misses.
Randolph jabs at Dettman's body.
Randolph pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dettman back to the cage. Randolph follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Randolph 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.
Randolph throws a hook to the side of Dettman's head but Dettman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dettman thumps Randolph with a low kick.
Dettman scores with a sloppy right hand. Randolph should have avoided that one.
Randolph is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dettman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Randolph is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dettman had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Dettman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Randolph moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab, jab by Randolph - just one landing.
Randolph works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dettman avoids the body shot from Randolph.
Sly Randolph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dettman gets caught napping as Randolph dives in and scores a takedown. Dettman manages to retain guard.
Dettman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Randolph wants to control from the top but Dettman keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Randolph stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dettman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Randolph keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dettman's head.
Randolph passes into half guard.
Randolph thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dettman wants to control but Randolph is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Randolph is trying to control. Dettman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Randolph keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dettman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Randolph is keen to just control but Dettman is a slippery customer.
Dettman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dettman has Randolph pulled in close to control his posture.
Randolph trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dettman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dettman misses with an uppercut
letting Randolph counter with a right hand.
Dettman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Randolph swings widly with a right hand
and Dettman counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Randolph swings for the body but Dettman moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sly Randolph dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Dettman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice defenses there by Dettman.
Randolph moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dettman misses with a wild body shot.
Randolph throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dettman.
Dettman tries to clinch but Randolph moves out of range.
Dettman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good standup being displayed there by Randolph as he connects with a hook.
Dettman is looking to land body kicks.
Randolph delivers a nice body kick.
Randolph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Randolph has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Randolph chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dettman can pounce on him.
Jab, jab by Randolph - just one landing.
Dettman misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Dettman misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dettman slips a jab from Randolph.
Randolph ducks right into an uppercut from Dettman.
Sly Randolph seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randolph keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Randolph.
Dettman misses with a body kick.
Dettman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Randolph momentarily.
Randolph lands with a shot to the body.
Randolph moves out of range as Dettman strikes.
Dettman ducks under a wild hook from Randolph.
Randolph uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dettman.
Randolph throws a nice looking combination but Dettman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Randolph scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dettman in his tracks.
Randolph slips under a jab from Dettman.
Dettman moves in looking to clinch but Randolph pushes him off.
Dettman wants to clinch.
A jab from Randolph does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dettman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Randolph connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dettman momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dettman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Randolph manages to avoid it.
That kick from Randolph tenderised Dettman's leg. Dettman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dettman takes the fight into the clinch.
Dettman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dettman tries a knee to the head but Randolph blocks it.
Dettman looking to throw knees to the head but Randolph is blocking nicely.
Dettman tries a body shot but Randolph blocks it.
Dettman misses with a body punch.
Randolph managing to block the knees to the body from Dettman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randolph taking a breather.
Randolph blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dettman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dettman trying to land knees to the body.
Dettman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Randolph blocks it with crossed arms.
Randolph has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dettman clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Dettman tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Randolph scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Randolph looking to finish Dettman with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dettman!
Randolph has control of Dettman's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dettman regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dettman is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dettman is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Randolph connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Dettman wants to control but Randolph is having none of it.
Randolph with shots to the head and body - Dettman looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dettman tries to hold on but Randolph postures up.
Randolph raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dettman manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sly Randolph showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bobby Dettman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dettman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dettman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dettman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dettman tries to clinch there but Randolph circles away.
Dettman misses with a kick to the body.
Dettman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Randolph.
Randolph misses with a looping right.
Dettman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Randolph misses with a shot to the body
and Dettman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Randolph misses with a straight left.
Dettman cracks the inside of Randolph's front leg.
Dettman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dettman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Randolph finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dettman lands a leg kick that knocks Randolph off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dettman throws a good cross that connects.
Randolph avoids a punch combination nicely.
Randolph tries a head kick but it misses.
A shot to the liver by Dettman. Beautiful body shot.
Randolph cracks Dettman with an open hand slap.
Randolph misses with a wild body shot.
Randolph pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Randolph throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice jab there from Randolph.
Bobby Dettman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Randolph.
Nice uppercut there from Dettman.
Dettman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dettman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bobby Dettman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randolph lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dettman at a distance.
Dettman throws a hook to the side of Randolph's head but Randolph sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Randolph misses the jab.
Randolph catches Dettman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Randolph smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Crunch! Randolph slams his shin into Dettman's torso.
Randolph turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dettman misses with a straight left.
Randolph scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dettman throws out a loose jab but Randolph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dettman doesn't manage to clinch there - Randolph circles away.
Randolph throws a low kick, looking for Dettman's leg but Dettman calmly moves out of range.
Dettman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Randolph misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dettman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Randolph looks to score with a jab to the body but Dettman is just out of range.
Dettman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dettman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dettman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dettman tries to clinch up but Randolph circles away and keeps his distance.
Randolph scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dettman doesn't seem bothered though.
Sly Randolph is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dettman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dettman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Randolph's head.
Dettman throws a low kick but Randolph moves out of range easily.
Randolph lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Randolph.
Dettman throws a leg kick but Randolph moved away.
Randolph connects with a crisp jab.
Dettman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Randolph.
Randolph's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dettman throws a leg kick but Randolph moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randolph scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dettman doesn't seem bothered though.
Dettman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Randolph.
Dettman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Randolph connects with a high kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Randolph. That's going to slow Dettman down.
Randolph swinging wildly here.
Randolph lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jab by Dettman.
Dettman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jab by Randolph.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Randolph tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dettman 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 Randolph has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Randolph and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Randolph ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dettman moves away.
Randolph scores with a hook to the body. Dettman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bobby Dettman.
I think Randolph has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sly Randolph!
After winning the bout, Sly Randolph thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fist Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustavo Fring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fighter comes to the cage accompanied by Warrior's Pride. Gustavo Fring has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
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272 lbs
11 - 3 - 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
26 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Fist Fighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gustavo Fring!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fring scores with a nice head shot.
Fighter throws a chopping leg kick but Fring manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fighter lands a nice shot that snaps Fring's head back.
Fring avoids a kick to the body.
Fighter misses with a kick to the body.
Fring on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fighter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fighter swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fring counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fring comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fring walks forward, straight into a front kick from Fighter.
Fighter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fring throws out the jab.
Fighter misses with a body shot.
Fring lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fighter wants to clinch up but Fring keeps it at a distance.
Nice jab there from Fring.
Fighter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fring moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as Fring blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Fring misses.
Fighter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fring defending well as Fighter loads up on a big left hand.
Fighter scores with a spinning back kick!
Fighter tried to score with a low kick but Fring checks it.
Fring scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fighter doesn't seem bothered though.
Fring misses with an uppercut.
Fring throws out a loose jab but Fighter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fighter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fighter throws a right hand that Fring ducks under and follows up with a left that Fring also avoids with ease.
Fighter tries to clinch but Fring is having none of it.
Fring avoids the body shot from Fighter.
Fighter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fring throws the kick towards the body but Fighter avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Fighter.
Fring moves out of range of the body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A good leg kick by Fighter.
Fighter is looking to wear down Fring with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fighter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fring throws a shot from downtown. Fighter moves away and avoids it.
Fighter scores with a jab.
Fighter misses with a wild body shot.
Fighter misses with a head kick.
Fighter tries to clinch up.
Fring avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fring lands a glancing blow to the side of Fighter's head.
Fighter looks to score with a jab to the body but Fring is just out of range.
Fighter lands with a nice body punch.
Fring avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter misses with an uppercut
and Fring counters with an outside leg kick.
Fighter throws a right hand that misses
and Fring counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fighter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fighter moves in looking to clinch but Fring pushes him off.
Fighter scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fring misses the jab.
Good work by Fighter as he checks the leg kick.
Fighter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fring throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fring misses with a straight right.
Fighter checks a leg kick.
Fighter looks to throw the jab but Fring is out of range.
Fighter throws an off balance right hand
and Fring makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fighter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter is looking to clinch.
A punch combination from Fighter misses.
Fighter's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fring under the eye.
Fighter throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fring moves out of range as Fighter strikes.
Donk. Fighter catches Fring right on the button with a cross.
Fring avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fighter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fighter lands a head shot.
Fighter lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fring will feel that in the morning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fighter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fring swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fring takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fring stalks Fighter and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fighter's face. Fighter staggers backwards, shaken.
Fighter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Fring manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fist Fighter dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fighter misses with a combination
letting Fring counter with a right hand.
Fring thows a body shot but no joy.
Fighter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fring throws out the jab.
Fighter lands with a hook. Fring tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fist Fighter is winning the standup battle so far.
Fring sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fighter lands a nice hook to Fring's body. Fring takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fighter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fighter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fighter misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Fighter misses.
Fighter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fighter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fring scores with a jab. Fighter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fighter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fring stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fring is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter lands a glancing blow to the side of Fring's head.
Fring takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fighter lands a jab to the nose.
Fring takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fighter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fighter doesn't manage to clinch there - Fring circles away.
Fighter throws a series of punches but Fring moves out of range.
Fring ducks right into an uppercut from Fighter.
Fighter pushes Fring up against the cage in a clinch.
Fighter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fighter lands with a short shot to the head.
Fighter has Fring pressed against the cage, preventing Fring from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fring is trying to break free.
Fring escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fighter misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter blocks a leg kick.
Fighter stuns Fring with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fring looks for the body kick but Fighter saw that one coming.
Fring paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fist Fighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fighter moves into the clinch successfully.
Fring is trying to break the clinch but Fighter has him pressed against the cage.
Fighter works on Fring's body with a couple of short punches.
Fighter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Frings head.
Fighter lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fighter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fighter lands with a right to the head.
Fighter lands a nice uppercut.
Fighter prevents Fring from breaking the clinch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Fighter here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Fring's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fring's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Fighter.
Fighter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Fighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fighter lands with a light punch inside.
Fighter digs a right hand underneath Fring's ribcage. Fring let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fighter is leaning against Fring and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fighter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Fighter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fighter is leaning against Fring and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fighter is working Fring over against the cage.
Fighter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fring.
Fighter misses with a punch to the body.
Fighter lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fighter.
Fighter cracks Fring with a nice body shot.
Fighter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Fighter.
Fighter lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Fighter.
Fighter lands with a left to the head.
Fring is rocked!
Fighter dips a shoulder and cracks Fring with a mighty uppercut! Fring falls back against the cage and Fighter unloads with a barrage of strikes! Fring is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Fighter screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fist Fighter!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Li Xiaolong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Soriano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soriano comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bebot by The Black Eyed Peas kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Pablo Soriano acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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146 lbs
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143 lbs
31 - 9 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Li Xiaolong!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Pablo Soriano!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xiaolong misses with a looping left.
Nice body punch from Xiaolong.
Xiaolong throws a low kick but Soriano moves out of range easily.
A leg kick checked by Xiaolong.
That kick from Xiaolong tenderised Soriano's leg. Soriano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Xiaolong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Soriano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Soriano on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Xiaolong struggles to land a body shot inside as Soriano controls his hands.
Xiaolong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Soriano stalling in the clinch.
Xiaolong lands with a short shot to the head.
Soriano on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Soriano blocks the elbow strike.
Xiaolong can't find room to land a body shot as Soriano controls the action.
Nice body punch from Soriano - that landed with a thud.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soriano lands a shoulder strike.
Xiaolong cracks Soriano with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soriano trying to stall but Xiaolong improves his position.
Xiaolong working aggressively here.
Xiaolong throws an elbow but it misses.
Xiaolong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Xiaolong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Soriano avoids it.
Soriano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Soriano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soriano digs a right hand into Xiaolong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Xiaolong's gas tank.
Xiaolong avoids the elbow strike from Soriano, against the cage.
Soriano can't find room to land a body shot as Xiaolong controls the action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Xiaolong.
Soriano throws a head punch that misses.
Xiaolong misses with an elbow over the top.
Xiaolong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Soriano is defending well for now.
Xiaolong blocks an uppercut.
Soriano tries to throw a body punch but Xiaolong avoids it by throwing Soriano back against the cage.
Soriano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xiaolong struggles to land a body shot inside as Soriano controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiaolong can't find room to land a body shot as Soriano controls the action.
Soriano blocking some punches.
Soriano tries to work over Xiaolong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Xiaolong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xiaolong lands with a left to the head.
Xiaolong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Xiaolong digs a right hand into Soriano's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Soriano's gas tank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soriano is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Xiaolong misses with an elbow strike.
Xiaolong throws an elbow but it misses.
Xiaolong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Soriano avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Xiaolong fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Xiaolong fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Xiaolong as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Soriano.
Soriano is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Xiaolong is keeping busy.
Soriano lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Li Xiaolong has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soriano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Xiaolong or not.
Soriano misses with the head strike.
Soriano avoids a wild elbow strike from Xiaolong.
A right handed body shot lands from Xiaolong.
Soriano can't find room to land a body shot as Xiaolong controls the action.
Xiaolong lands an elbow that stopped Soriano in his tracks for a moment.
Soriano misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Xiaolong fails to land.
Xiaolong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soriano managing to block the knees to the body from Xiaolong.
Soriano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Soriano misses with the head strike.
Soriano is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Soriano lands with a right to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Soriano takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Soriano misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soriano prevents a body shot from Xiaolong.
A frustrated look appears on Xiaolong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Xiaolong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Soriano pushes Xiaolong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Soriano taking a breather.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soriano blocks an elbow strike.
Xiaolong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Soriano.
Soriano is struggling to control the position.
Xiaolong gets through Soriano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Xiaolong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Soriano content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Soriano tries to land a knee to the head but Xiaolong blocks with his arms.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice left hand lands by Soriano.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Still in the clinch, Xiaolong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Soriano can't find room to land a body shot as Xiaolong controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Li Xiaolong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Li Xiaolong's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Soriano walks into a straight right hand from Xiaolong.
Xiaolong slips a straight right by Soriano.
Xiaolong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Soriano fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Xiaolong looks to clinch
enabling Soriano to counter with a crisp jab.
Xiaolong throws a leg kick but Soriano moved away.
Soriano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Xiaolong tries a head kick but it misses.
Soriano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xiaolong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xiaolong scores with a nice right hand.
Soriano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Xiaolong connects with a solid leg kick.
Soriano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Xiaolong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Xiaolong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Soriano.
Xiaolong throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Soriano counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiaolong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Soriano misses with a kick to the body.
Xiaolong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Soriano counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice jab there from Xiaolong.
Xiaolong throws a hook but Soriano avoids it easily.
Xiaolong ducks under a wild hook from Soriano.
Xiaolong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Xiaolong tries to land a leg kick but Soriano saw it coming and moves away.
Xiaolong is looking to slow Soriano down with leg kicks.
Soriano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Xiaolong. That did some damage!
Xiaolong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xiaolong throws out a powerful jab.
Soriano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Xiaolong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Li Xiaolong is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soriano feints and then cracks Xiaolong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Xiaolong down.
Xiaolong loads up on a big right hand but Soriano slips the punch.
Soriano pivots, looking for a leg kick but Xiaolong is out of range and Soriano settles back down.
Soriano misses with an uppercut. Xiaolong saw that one coming.
Xiaolong misses with an uppercut. Soriano saw that one coming.
Soriano lands a head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soriano motions for Xiaolong to come forward. Soriano throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Soriano thows a body shot but no joy.
Xiaolong lands a really nice looking cross but Soriano seems unphased.
Xiaolong checks a leg kick.
Soriano misses with a low kick.
Xiaolong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Soriano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Xiaolong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soriano moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiaolong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Soriano. Soriano circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Xiaolong is looking to slow Soriano down with leg kicks.
Xiaolong is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Xiaolong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Soriano cracks a nice hook into Xiaolong's ribs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Xiaolong.
Soriano works Xiaolong's body with a nice hook.
Xiaolong swinging wildly here.
Xiaolong throws a solid leg kick but Soriano takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Xiaolong.
Soriano throws a sloppy head kick and Xiaolong moves out of range easily.
Soriano misses the jab.
That kick from Xiaolong tenderised Soriano's leg. Soriano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Xiaolong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Soriano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Xiaolong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Xiaolong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiaolong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Xiaolong jabs Soriano to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xiaolong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soriano manages to avoid it.
A big left from Soriano misses.
Xiaolong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Xiaolong avoids the body shot from Soriano.
Li Xiaolong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soriano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Soriano throws a low kick, looking for Xiaolong's leg but Xiaolong calmly moves out of range.
Xiaolong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Soriano.
Nice jab there from Xiaolong.
Xiaolong looks to score with a jab to the body but Soriano is just out of range.
Xiaolong cracks a nice hook into Soriano's 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 Li Xiaolong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Li Xiaolong's cut.
That's time! Xiaolong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Soriano slips under a jab.
Xiaolong throws a looping overhand right but Soriano ducks down to avoid it.
Xiaolong lands with a slapping head kick.
Soriano misses with a wild combination.
Soriano lands a lovely overhand right.
Soriano pushes Xiaolong up against the cage in a clinch.
Xiaolong blocks a body shot from Soriano.
Xiaolong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Soriano tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Xiaolong avoids it.
Soriano lands with a light punch inside.
Soriano lands with a left to the head.
Xiaolong scores with a shoulder strike.
Soriano tries to throw a body punch but Xiaolong avoids it by throwing Soriano back against the cage.
Xiaolong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pablo Soriano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
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!
A short uppercut from Soriano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soriano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soriano has a couple of punches blocked by Xiaolong.
Soriano throws a punch but it's blocked by Xiaolong.
Soriano digs a right hand underneath Xiaolong's ribcage. Xiaolong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Soriano looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Soriano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Soriano breaks the clinch.
Soriano checks the leg kick nicely there.
Xiaolong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Soriano.
Soriano throws a quick inside leg kick.
Xiaolong throws a leg kick but Soriano checks it.
Soriano throws a half hearted mid kick.
Xiaolong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Soriano is looking to clinch but Xiaolong is avoiding it.
Soriano misses with a hook.
Xiaolong checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Soriano, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soriano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xiaolong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
Xiaolong lands a leg kick that knocks Soriano off balance momentarily.
Soriano throws a hook but Xiaolong avoids it easily.
Xiaolong lands with a kick to the ribs.
Soriano feints and then cracks Xiaolong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Xiaolong down.
Soriano throws a front kick that sends Xiaolong stumbling back into the cage.
Soriano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Xiaolong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Soriano wants to land a leg kick but Xiaolong is out of range.
Xiaolong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Xiaolong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiaolong swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Soriano misses with a wild body shot.
Xiaolong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Xiaolong avoids a kick to the body.
Xiaolong does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Xiaolong cracks the inside of Soriano's front leg.
A combination from Xiaolong does no damage.
Soriano misses with an attempted mid kick.
Xiaolong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Xiaolong, as that shot connected.
Xiaolong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Soriano.
Xiaolong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xiaolong moves out of range of the body kick from Soriano.
A head kick from Xiaolong lands but Soriano takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soriano moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Xiaolong tries a head kick but it misses.
Xiaolong is looking to score with low kicks.
Soriano throws a wild body kick that Xiaolong sees coming a mile off.
Xiaolong tries to clinch but Soriano is having none of it.
Soriano tries a low kick but Xiaolong avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xiaolong misses the shot to the body.
Xiaolong's corner calls for a 1-2. Xiaolong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Xiaolong lands a really nice looking cross but Soriano seems unphased.
Xiaolong walks into a stiff left hand from Soriano.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Xiaolong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Soriano scores with a sloppy right hand. Xiaolong should have avoided that one.
Xiaolong tries to land a front kick but Soriano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Soriano rushes Xiaolong and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Soriano really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Li Xiaolong's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Soriano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Xiaolong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Soriano.
Xiaolong scores with a kick to the midsection.
Xiaolong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Soriano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Xiaolong can pounce on him.
Xiaolong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Soriano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Xiaolong takes a swing at Soriano's ribcage but misses.
Xiaolong throws a leg kick but Soriano moved away.
Xiaolong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Soriano misses with a head kick.
Xiaolong misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Soriano counters with a leg kick.
Xiaolong avoids the head kick by Soriano.
Xiaolong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Soriano checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiaolong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Soriano moves out of range as Xiaolong strikes.
Xiaolong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Soriano blocks a head kick by Xiaolong.
Soriano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Soriano tries to clinch up.
Soriano takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sloppy strikes from Xiaolong. Those never looked like landing.
A swing and a miss from Soriano.
Xiaolong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Soriano's head.
Xiaolong swings for the body but Soriano moves out of range.
Soriano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiaolong was well out of range. Poor timing from Soriano.
Xiaolong lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soriano checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Xiaolong throws a right hand that misses
and Soriano counters with a stiff right hand.
Soriano blocks a leg kick.
Xiaolong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soriano.
Soriano throws an overhand right that lands on Xiaolong's shoulder, as Xiaolong tries to avoid the shot.
Xiaolong digs a good body shot into Soriano's ribs.
Xiaolong scores with a nice strike.
Soriano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soriano gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Xiaolong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soriano takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Soriano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Soriano fails to land.
Xiaolong takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiaolong tries to throw a body punch but Soriano avoids it by throwing Xiaolong back against the cage.
Soriano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Soriano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Xiaolong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Soriano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Xiaolong on the inside.
Soriano blocks an elbow strike from Xiaolong.
Xiaolong misses with the head strike.
Soriano has Xiaolong pressed against the cage.
Xiaolong lands a nice elbow.
Soriano misses with a body punch.
Xiaolong unloads a knee to the mid-section. Soriano lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Soriano tries a body shot but Xiaolong blocks it.
Soriano landing knees to the body.
Xiaolong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiaolong lands an elbow just above Soriano 's eye.
Soriano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soriano trying to control the position but instead, Xiaolong has worked for underhooks and has pushed Soriano into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Xiaolong fails to land.
Soriano misses with a punch to the body.
Xiaolong lands an elbow just above Soriano 's eye.
It looks like Pablo Soriano has been cut.
Xiaolong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Soriano is working Xiaolong over against the cage.
Xiaolong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Soriano is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Xiaolong is keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xiaolong managing to block the knees to the body from Soriano.
Soriano misses with a body punch.
Xiaolong trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Li Xiaolong will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Xiaolong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Soriano gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Xiaolong.
Xiaolong scores with a kick to the body.
Soriano takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Soriano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiaolong moves away.
Xiaolong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soriano.
Soriano tries to land a leg kick but Xiaolong saw it coming and moves away.
Xiaolong walks into a jab.
Soriano throws a half hearted mid kick.
Xiaolong lands with a nice body punch.
Xiaolong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soriano.
Xiaolong throws a leg kick but Soriano moved away.
Soriano misses with a straight left.
Xiaolong throws a front kick aimed at Soriano's knee but Soriano avoids it well.
Soriano avoids the body shot from Xiaolong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soriano takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Xiaolong misses with a low kick.
Xiaolong throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Xiaolong catches Soriano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Soriano throws a hook to the side of Xiaolong's head but Xiaolong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xiaolong moves away from the strike by Soriano.
Soriano scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Xiaolong throws a leg kick which misses Soriano's front leg but catches the back leg as Soriano tries to avoid it.
Soriano cracks Xiaolong with an open hand slap.
Nice body punch from Soriano.
Soriano takes one to the side of the head.
Soriano misses with a body kick.
Xiaolong tries a low kick but Soriano avoids it.
Pablo Soriano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soriano throws a body kick that misses.
Xiaolong tries to move into range but Soriano moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Soriano tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xiaolong lands with a shot to the body.
Xiaolong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Soriano.
Xiaolong throws a combination. Soriano tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Xiaolong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Xiaolong misses with a straight right.
Xiaolong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Xiaolong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Xiaolong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Xiaolong swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Soriano closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiaolong prevents a body shot from Soriano.
Soriano blocks an uppercut.
Soriano misses with a body punch.
Xiaolong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Soriano avoiding damage as Xiaolong throws knees to the body.
Xiaolong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Soriano lands a hook that snaps the head of Xiaolong backwards.
Xiaolong working hard to break the clinch.
Xiaolong throws an elbow but it misses.
Xiaolong blocks a body shot from Soriano.
Xiaolong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Soriano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Soriano throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Xiaolong blocks it with crossed arms.
Soriano tries to throw a body punch but Xiaolong avoids it by throwing Soriano back against the cage.
Xiaolong pushes off an throws an elbow but Soriano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Xiaolong breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiaolong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Xiaolong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Soriano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Xiaolong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Xiaolong with a jab.
Xiaolong blocks the body kick.
Soriano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Xiaolong digs a good hook to Soriano's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That kick from Xiaolong tenderised Soriano's leg. Soriano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Xiaolong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Xiaolong misses with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xiaolong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Soriano cracks Xiaolong with a right hand to the side of the head.
Soriano misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Li Xiaolong.
I think Xiaolong 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 48:49
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 45:50
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Soriano!
Pablo Soriano is the new bantamweight champion!
After winning the bout, Pablo Soriano thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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