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SPNY 57: Cloltran - Rafael PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rolando Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy McLure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McLure's choice of entrance music: The Simpsons Theme Song. Rolando Gracie could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Troy McLure's chin.
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303 lbs
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Counter striker
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rolando Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Troy McLure!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McLure walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McLure sprawls well. McLure wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
McLure works over Gracie's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Rolando Gracie 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!
McLure closes the distance and pushes Gracie back into the cage.
Gracie pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
McLure wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
McLure pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
McLure throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLure trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Troy McLure was stalling too much, according to the referee.
McLure lands a left and a right that send Gracie crashing to the mat, dazed. McLure thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Gracie is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLure lands a leg kick that knocks Gracie off balance momentarily.
McLure clinches up with Gracie and pushes him back against the cage.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McLure to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rolando Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McLure manages to break the clinch.
McLure throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sloppy strikes from McLure. Those never looked like landing.
McLure drops Gracie with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Gracie looks back up at him and smiles so McLure waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
McLure scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
McLure connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Gracie to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by McLure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Troy McLure!
Troy McLure looked relieved post fight as he said the following; '"Duff Man... says a lot of things! Oh, yeah!"'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bariga Cocainich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Warhelm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cocainich's entrance music is Будущее 9эт . A fine choice. Bariga Cocainich has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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250 lbs
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288 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bariga Cocainich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thor Warhelm!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cocainich moves away from the strike by Warhelm.
Warhelm stuffs the takedown.
Warhelm tries to clinch but Cocainich moves away
and Cocainich decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Warhelm's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Warhelm is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cocainich is controlling him.
Cocainich stands and throws Warhelm's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Warhelm takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Cocainich working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cocainich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Warhelm keeps working.
Cocainich has hold of Warhelm's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Warhelm seems comfortable defending it but Cocainich has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Warhelm is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Warhelm is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Cocainich couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bariga Cocainich!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mukassa Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chodor Eriemilyanenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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217 lbs
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225 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mukassa Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chodor Eriemilyanenko!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eriemilyanenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Eriemilyanenko pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eriemilyanenko is trying to stall.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Eriemilyanenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Jones takes a swing at Eriemilyanenko's ribcage but misses.
Eriemilyanenko tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones's jab looks to have found its range, popping Eriemilyanenko under the eye.
It looks like Chodor Eriemilyanenko has been cut.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Eriemilyanenko moved out of range nicely.
Eriemilyanenko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eriemilyanenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Eriemilyanenko shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Eriemilyanenko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Eriemilyanenko, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Eriemilyanenko backwards.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Eriemilyanenko staying out of range there.
Eriemilyanenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Eriemilyanenko takes the fight into the clinch.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones stalling the fight.
Eriemilyanenko has clasped his hands together around Jones's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Eriemilyanenko stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones shoots in and gets a takedown into Eriemilyanenko's guard.
Jones postures up in Eriemilyanenko's guard and throws a big left but Eriemilyanenko blocks it.
Jones seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Eriemilyanenko pushes Jones off and scrambles back to his feet.
Eriemilyanenko tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones slips under a jab from Eriemilyanenko.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Eriemilyanenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Eriemilyanenko tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eriemilyanenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones thuds a left hand into Eriemilyanenko's body.
Eriemilyanenko misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Eriemilyanenko circles away.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Eriemilyanenko counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eriemilyanenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones gets tackled into the cage by Eriemilyanenko. Eriemilyanenko maintains the clinch.
Eriemilyanenko wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Eriemilyanenko, pushing him back against the cage.
Eriemilyanenko wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Eriemilyanenko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Eriemilyanenko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Jones as the two fighters clinch.
Eriemilyanenko looks winded!
Eriemilyanenko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mukassa Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chodor Eriemilyanenko.
Eriemilyanenko gets control of Jones's arms and successfully pulls guard. Eriemilyanenko will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jones controls from within his opponent's guard.
Eriemilyanenko keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones pushing down on Eriemilyanenko's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones is working for a submission of some sort.
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Eriemilyanenko is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mukassa Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chodor Eriemilyanenko's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Eriemilyanenko.
A jab from Jones misses.
Eriemilyanenko shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jones rushes Eriemilyanenko and presses him up against the cage.
Eriemilyanenko tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones lands a right hand.
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Eriemilyanenko tries to clinch
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Eriemilyanenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Eriemilyanenko.
Jones lands with a big left! Eriemilyanenko is wobbled badly! Jones comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Eriemilyanenko to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mukassa Jones!
Mukassa Jones 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Avon Barksdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barksdale comes into the arena with Three Six Mafia - Its A Fight blaring out of the sound system. Payne is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kid Cudi - Mr. Rager. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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164 lbs
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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
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Avon Barksdale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcus Payne!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Bruno Lombardi and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barksdale pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barksdale keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Payne.
Barksdale throws a push kick but Payne slaps the foot to one side.
A big left from Payne misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Payne. Barksdale does a little dance to reset his feet.
Payne just misses with a punch to the body.
Barksdale connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Barksdale tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice takedown defense from Barksdale. No joy for Payne on that attempt.
A head kick misses from Barksdale.
Payne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barksdale.
Barksdale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slapping body kick lands there for Barksdale.
Payne's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barksdale connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Payne scrambles back to his feet.
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 Barksdale.
A head kick from Barksdale lands but Payne takes it in his stride.
Barksdale throws a shot from downtown. Payne moves away and avoids it.
Barksdale slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Barksdale lands a big head kick that sends Payne tumbling to the mat! Barksdale takes a step backwards and waves Payne back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Payne is rocked!
It looks like Marcus Payne has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Payne is still on wobbly legs! Can Barksdale finish him?
Barksdale buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barksdale fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Payne looks winded!
A head kick by Barksdale - that's a beauty! Payne is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Barksdale can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Avon Barksdale!
A very excited looking Avon Barksdale made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mister Awesome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Braulio Estima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Estima has chosen Amor do Sertăo - Geraldinho Lins as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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174 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mister Awesome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Braulio Estima!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Estima fails to land with a series of punches.
Awesome takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Awesome tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters circling a little - Awesome finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Estima showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Awesome.
Estima takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Awesome swinging wildly here.
Awesome misses with the combination.
Estima shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Awesome defends it nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Awesome darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Awesome swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estima misses with a takedown
and Awesome counters with a nice body shot.
Estima looks winded!
Awesome misses with a two punch combination.
Estima dodges the punch combination from Awesome.
Estima stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Awesome.
Mister Awesome seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Awesome tries a head kick but it misses.
Estima takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
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!
Awesome lands a big head kick that sends Estima tumbling to the mat! Awesome takes a step backwards and waves Estima back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Estima is rocked!
Awesome circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Estima tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Awesome wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mister Awesome!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Taylor Stram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guigui Borgne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guigui Borgne has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Taylor Stram's chin.
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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
8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Taylor Stram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 30 - 1, fighting out of New York, Guigui Borgne!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stram closes this distance looking for a takedown but Borgne circles away.
Borgne fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stram avoids it really well and circles away.
Borgne shoots in for a double leg but Stram sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice takedown defense from Borgne. No joy for Stram on that attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stram tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Borgne swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taylor Stram. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Borgne fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stram to the ground. Borgne is now in Stram's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Stram had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Borgne defends it easily.
Borgne wants to stand but Stram has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Stram is trying to control the position but Borgne postures up.
Stram working for a triangle but Borgne defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borgne wanted to stand there but Stram had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stram is trying to keep Borgne in close.
Stram is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Borgne defends well.
Stram doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Borgne stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Borgne shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Borgne shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Stram trying to hold on to Borgne's head to control him but Borgne postures up.
Borgne wants to stand up but Stram has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borgne decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borgne shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Borgne decides to stand up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Borgne will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stram dives in and grabs Borgne's left leg, looking for a takedown. Borgne pushes down on Stram's head and hops out.
Borgne stuffs the takedown.
Borgne displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stram.
Horrible takedown by Borgne or perhaps it was just good defense by Stram which made him look bad.
Stram shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Borgne defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stram stuffs the takedown.
Stram doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Borgne counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Borgne wants to stand up but Stram has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Stram looking for submissions off his back.
Borgne escapes and gets back to his feet.
Stram fails to land the takedown.
Stram looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stram is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borgne manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Stram shoots in looking for a takedown but Borgne manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stram's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stram tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Borgne swivels and escapes.
Stram gets a takedown into half guard.
Stram is breathing heavily.
Borgne is trying to stand back up but Stram is controlling him
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stram wants to free his trapped foot but Borgne is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Borgne is trying to stand back up but Stram is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guigui Borgne dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stram shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Stram was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Borgne is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Stram is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Borgne has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Borgne!
Stram looking for a guillotine here but Borgne defends easily.
Stram is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Borgne is aware though and is defending well.
Borgne wanted to stand there but Stram had control of the position.
Borgne decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stram, up you get!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stram gets caught napping as Borgne dives in and scores a takedown. Stram manages to retain guard.
Stram controls Borgne momentarily but Borgne frees himself.
Stram escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Borgne gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stram working a defensive guard here.
Stram striking off his back but it's not causing Borgne any problems.
Borgne wants to get up but he can't break Stram's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Stram looking to hit a scissor sweep but Borgne is one step ahead there.
Borgne avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borgne tries to stand but Stram is controlling from the bottom.
Borgne gets to his feet. Stram looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Stram leaves Borgne with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Borgne shoots in looking for a takedown but Stram manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Borgne's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Taylor Stram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stram fails with the takedown.
Borgne closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Borgne lands in his opponent's guard.
Stram looking for a guillotine here but Borgne defends easily.
Stram looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borgne decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Borgne misses with a takedown attempt - Stram sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Taylor Stram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guigui Borgne.
Borgne closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Stram quickly recovers to half guard.
Stram makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stram.
Stram is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Borgne is aware though and is defending well.
Borgne tries to stand but Stram is controlling from the bottom.
Stram looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borgne got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stram has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Borgne has managed to get both his arms back between Stram's legs - danger averted.
Stram working for a triangle but Borgne defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borgne wants to stand but Stram is controlling his posture from full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Borgne stands up and waves to Stram to follow him.
Borgne fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Guigui Borgne will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Borgne manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stram on his heels. He'll look to pass Stram's guard now, I'm sure.
Borgne stands up from Stram's guard - Borgne perhaps looking for a knockout.
Stram shoots for a double leg takedown but Borgne sprawls well. He's pushed Stram's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Borgne drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Borgne stands up from Stram's guard - Borgne perhaps looking for a knockout.
Stram closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Stram lands in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stram is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Borgne is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Borgne has escaped and now he's on top!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Borgne gets to his feet. Stram looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Stram with that takedown attempt.
Borgne fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stram sprawls well initially but Borgne persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Borgne decides to return to a standing position.
Borgne is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stram sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Taylor Stram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stram defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Borgne.
Stram gets a double leg takedown into Borgne's guard.
Borgne wants to stand and escape but Stram is having none of it.
Stram slips nicely into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stram is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Borgne has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stram is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stram is trying to work for a kimura but Borgne is defending well.
Borgne makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Borgne looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Stram!
Borgne tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Stram wants to hold on but Borgne pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stram gets back to half guard.
Stram moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stram working for a triangle but Borgne defends it easily.
Stram wants to sweep but no luck.
Borgne postures up.
Borgne wants to stand but Stram has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Guigui Borgne has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stram looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borgne stands up and waves to Stram to follow him.
Stram shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Borgne as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taylor Stram. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Borgne bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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!
Stram is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Borgne stands up and beckons Stram to his feet.
Stram feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Borgne is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stram is controlling him.
Taylor Stram has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guigui Borgne is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Guigui Borgne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Borgne has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guigui Borgne!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ville Galle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doctor Rockzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockzo has chosen I'm Just a Rock 'n' Roll Clown -by- Doctor Rockzo as his entrance music. Ville Galle could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Doctor Rockzo's chin.
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ville Galle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Doctor Rockzo!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galle tries to land a leg kick but Rockzo saw it coming and moves away.
Galle throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Some wild striking there from Galle.
Galle shoots for a takedown but Rockzo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Galle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Galle shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rockzo tries to get to full guard but Galle has control of the leg.
Galle is stalling here. Rockzo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Galle seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rockzo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Rockzo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Galle, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockzo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rockzo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Galle is looking to regain half guard here but Rockzo keeps moving and retains side control.
Galle can't do much from the bottom here.
Rockzo tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Rockzo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Galle is trying to control Rockzo's posture but Rockzo avoids it.
Rockzo working the ground and pound but Galle is defending the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galle sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rockzo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Galle is trying to control but Rockzo passes into side control!
Rockzo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Galle rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rockzo's guard! Nice work there by Galle!
Galle trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rockzo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Galle looking to sit in guard and control but Rockzo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Galle keeping moving, preventing Rockzo from controlling successfully.
Galle has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rockzo works over Galle with some ground and pound from guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Galle is on top in guard.
Rockzo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galle won't allow Rockzo to get back to his feet.
Rockzo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Galle defends well.
Galle looking to sit in guard and control but Rockzo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Galle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Galle working for a triangle but Rockzo defends it easily.
Rockzo looking to improve position, pressing down on Galle's thigh with his hand. Galle seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Rockzo paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Rockzo's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Galle picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ville Galle!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Christian Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christian Jacobs!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Freddy Lee!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jacobs tried to score with a low kick but Lee checks it.
Lee throws a wild body kick that Jacobs sees coming a mile off.
Jacobs loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Lee attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jacobs takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lee connects with the punch.
Lee lands a leg kick that knocks Jacobs off balance momentarily.
Jacobs lands with a hook. Lee tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jacobs misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lee attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jacobs throws out a leg kick but Lee moves out of range and Jacobs only half commits.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense.
Jacobs lands with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee throws a push kick but Jacobs slaps the foot to one side.
Jacobs throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stalling in the clinch from Jacobs.
Lee takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jacobs gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lee tries to roll over but Jacobs keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Jacobs there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
Lee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jacobs is working away from the top position though.
Lee won't allow Jacobs to pass to mount.
Lee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jacobs. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Jacobs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jacobs is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jacobs sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lee defending well though.
Lee is not content to let Jacobs control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lee can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacobs is thwarting Lee's attempts to control the position.
Jacobs seems to be working for a kimura but Lee defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jacobs sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jacobs trying to mount his opponent but Lee defends it.
Jacobs 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.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee is looking to escape.
Lee is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Jacobs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jacobs is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lee is just riding it out for now. Jacobs eventually gives up the hold.
Lee wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Jacobs dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jacobs looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jacobs lands a nice short elbow.
Jacobs is looking to advance position but Lee won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee is trying to maintain the position but Jacobs is very close to passing his half guard.
Jacobs throwing shots but Lee is blocking nicely.
Jacobs is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jacobs prevents Lee from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lee defending well though.
Lee scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Jacobs manages to mount him!
Lee regains half guard.
Lee wants to get back to his feet.
Jacobs takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee gets full guard.
Jacobs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jacobs is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jacobs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jacobs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lee is looking to stand up but Jacobs isn't so interested in that idea.
Christian Jacobs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Jacobs from controlling successfully.
Lee manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs tries to lock up and control but Lee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jacobs is looking to escape.
Jacobs is looking to improve his position but Lee isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs holds of for dear life.
Lee content just to control the position here.
Jacobs is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Jacobs dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jacobs misses with a low kick as Lee jumps back.
Jacobs throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Jacobs has Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee calls for Jacobs to work.
Jacobs seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Jacobs wants a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs is working for takedown but Lee is calmly controlling the position for now.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jacobs takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jacobs has Lee pressed against the cage, preventing Lee from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Come on Jacobs - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lee pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Jacobs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacobs is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lee is defending well.
Lee can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Jacobs jumps guard but Lee turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lee breaks from the clinch.
Jacobs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Christian Jacobs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee connects with a single shot there.
Lee throws a low kick, looking for Jacobs's leg but Jacobs calmly moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a low kick but Jacobs avoids it.
Jacobs slips a jab from Lee.
Lee throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jacobs tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lee swivels and escapes.
Jacobs throws a combination that misses
and Lee counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lee delivers a nice body kick.
Lee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jacobs dodges the punch combination from Lee.
Lee lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jacobs takes a step back to recover.
Jacobs throws a push kick but Lee slaps the foot to one side.
Jacobs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs misses with a wild body shot.
Lee throws a wild body kick that Jacobs sees coming a mile off.
Jacobs throws a chopping leg kick but Lee manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Freddy Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee moves out of range as Jacobs strikes.
Jacobs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Jacobs fails to land with a series of punches.
Lee fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jacobs checks it well.
Jacobs moves out of range of the body kick from Lee.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Jacobs.
Lee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jacobs.
Lee scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy Lee really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lee lands a leg kick that knocks Jacobs off balance momentarily.
Jacobs avoids a kick to the body.
Jacobs looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Freddy Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jacobs throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jacobs.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lee.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jacobs.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Jacobs moved out of range nicely.
Good shot there by Lee.
Lee works the jab nicely.
Lee steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jacobs. That one must have hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs misses with a double jab.
Lee throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lee feints and then cracks Jacobs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jacobs down.
Lee connects with a leg kick. Jacobs looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jacobs throws a right and a left that Lee avoids nicely.
Jacobs is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Lee tries a low kick but Jacobs avoids it.
Good exchange - Jacobs coming out on top.
Jacobs misses with an uppercut.
Lee finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jacobs misses with a takedown attempt - Lee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Jacobs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs thows a body shot but no joy.
Lee throws a half hearted mid kick.
A jab from Lee finds it's way through Jacobs's defenses.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lee enables Jacobs to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lee manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jacobs throws a big elbow that misses.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jacobs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jacobs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Lee wants to stand but Jacobs is controlling the position.
Lee wants to sweep here but Jacobs controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Jacobs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lee has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jacobs off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Jacobs misses with a hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jacobs.
Jacobs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Lee there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jacobs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jacobs moves out of range as Lee throws a body kick.
Jacobs attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A cross from Lee lands.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jacobs.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jacobs.
Jacobs blocks a head kick by Lee.
Jacobs shoots in and bounces Lee off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jacobs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Freddy Lee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Jacobs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jacobs throws a right and a left that Lee avoids nicely.
Jacobs throws a series of punches but Lee avoids them all with ease.
Lee lands a leg kick that knocks Jacobs off balance momentarily.
Jacobs scoring well with a low kick there.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice jab there from Jacobs.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacobs.
Jacobs throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Jacobs throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lee counters with an inside leg kick.
Lee lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jacobs takes a step back to recover.
Lee misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs gets a takedown into half guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Lee makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Jacobs misses the shot to the body.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jacobs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lee.
Lee lands a front kick.
Jacobs gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jacobs has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jacobs has his takedown stuffed
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lee throws a series of punches but Jacobs moves out of range.
Jacobs has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jacobs pulls guard effortlessly.
Lee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to stand and escape but instead Jacobs has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jacobs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jacobs engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jacobs lands a couple of digs.
Jacobs throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lee keeping full guard, as Jacobs tries to pass.
Jacobs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee is looking to stand up but Jacobs isn't so interested in that idea.
Jacobs throws a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Freddy Lee.
I think Lee has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 48:48
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 47:48
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Freddy Lee!
Freddy Lee is the new lightweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Freddy Lee started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sadaharu Tanikawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Mctanned (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sadaharu Tanikawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paul Mctanned!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanikawa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mctanned on his heels. He'll look to pass Mctanned's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mctanned not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tanikawa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tanikawa throws a big elbow that misses.
Mctanned trying to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tanikawa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mctanned looking to control.
Tanikawa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mctanned preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mctanned avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mctanned trying to keep a closed guard but Tanikawa is proving a slippery customer.
Mctanned wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tanikawa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tanikawa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mctanned managing to control the position.
Tanikawa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanikawa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tanikawa postures up in Mctanned's guard and throws a big left but Mctanned blocks it.
Tanikawa throwing strikes from guard but Mctanned blocks nicely.
Tanikawa preventing the sweep.
Mctanned looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Mctanned has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Tanikawa stopping the sweep attempt from Mctanned.
Mctanned is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mctanned trying to keep a closed guard but Tanikawa is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Paul Mctanned.
Mctanned closes the distance and clinches up with Tanikawa, looking for a takedown. Mctanned pushes Tanikawa against the cage but Tanikawa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mctanned fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanikawa dives in and grabs Mctanned's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mctanned pushes down on Tanikawa's head and hops out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mctanned.
Mctanned wants to clinch
and Tanikawa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tanikawa.
Tanikawa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tanikawa postures up.
Tanikawa stands and throws Mctanned's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tanikawa looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mctanned is avoiding damage well.
Tanikawa scoring with punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tanikawa working the ground and pound but Mctanned is defending the strikes.
Tanikawa working the ground and pound.
It looks like Paul Mctanned has been cut.
Tanikawa throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mctanned takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mctanned is rocked!
That has opened up Paul Mctanned's cut even more.
Check out the look on Tanikawa's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mctanned is still in real trouble! Can Tanikawa finish him?
The cut above Paul Mctanned's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tanikawa working the ground and pound but Mctanned is defending the strikes.
Mctanned seems to have recovered his senses.
Tanikawa scores with punches from side control.
Paul Mctanned's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Paul Mctanned's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sadaharu Tanikawa!
Sadaharu Tanikawa thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Buzz Cloltran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nando Rafael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cloltran comes into the arena with Man In My City blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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
19 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Buzz Cloltran!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 2, fighting out of New York, Nando Rafael!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cloltran lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rafael at a distance.
Rafael scores with a jab.
Rafael looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cloltran avoids the head kick by Rafael.
Cloltran slips under a jab from Rafael.
Cloltran checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rafael tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cloltran swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rafael fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rafael takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cloltran connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cloltran misses with a combination
and Rafael counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Cloltran is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Rafael tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick from Cloltran lands but Rafael takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cloltran looks to throw the jab but Rafael is out of range.
Rafael checks a low kick from Cloltran.
Cloltran checks a low kick from Rafael.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cloltran takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rafael is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cloltran blocks a head kick by Rafael.
A swing and a miss from Cloltran.
Rafael looks to score with a jab to the body but Cloltran is just out of range.
Cloltran scores with a nice right hand.
Rafael instigates a clinch.
Rafael misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rafael can't find room to land a body shot as Cloltran controls the action.
Cloltran stalling in the clinch but Rafael improves position.
Rafael throws a head punch that misses.
Rafael goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cloltran stalling the fight.
Rafael tries to work over Cloltran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rafael tries a body shot but Cloltran blocks it.
Cloltran struggles to land a body shot inside as Rafael controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran struggles to land a body shot inside as Rafael controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Rafael - that landed with a thud.
Rafael misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cloltran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rafael.
Rafael can't find room to land a body shot as Cloltran controls the action.
Rafael makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rafael lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rafael misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Cloltran on the inside.
Rafael trying to control the position but instead, Cloltran has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rafael into the cage.
Rafael lands a nice shot to the body.
Rafael misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rafael misses with a punch to the body.
Rafael misses with a body punch.
Rafael tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cloltran's elbow.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cloltran - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cloltran digs a right hand underneath Rafael's ribcage. Rafael let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rafael doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cloltran softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Cloltran.
Rafael prevents the takedown attempt.
Cloltran cracks Rafael with a nice body shot.
Rafael can't find room to land a body shot as Cloltran controls the action.
Rafael lands a shoulder strike.
Rafael doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rafael misses with a punch on the inside.
Cloltran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rafael has Cloltran pressed against the cage.
Rafael lands with a left to the head.
Cloltran blocks an uppercut.
Cloltran lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rafael tries a body shot but Cloltran blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rafael working aggressively here.
Cloltran lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rafael backwards.
Cloltran pushes Rafael back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Cloltran.
Cloltran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rafael tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rafael blocks a body shot from Cloltran.
Cloltran tries to circle away but Rafael has him pinned against the cage.
Cloltran drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cloltran lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rafael misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rafael fails to land.
Cloltran stalling the fight.
Rafael misses with a punch to the body.
Cloltran softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cloltran blocks an uppercut.
Cloltran is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cloltran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rafael's elbow.
Cloltran blocking some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cloltran breaks the clinch.
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 Buzz Cloltran will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cloltran is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rafael sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rafael fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cloltran tries to clinch but Rafael moves out of range.
Cloltran misses with a straight right.
Cloltran throws a hook to the side of Rafael's head but Rafael sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cloltran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cloltran takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Buzz Cloltran is winning the standup battle so far.
Rafael lands a glancing blow to the side of Cloltran's head.
Cloltran swings for the body but Rafael moves out of range.
Cloltran scores with a push kick.
Rafael uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cloltran.
Cloltran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rafael motions for Cloltran to come forward. Rafael throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Cloltran misses.
Cloltran misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rafael leaves Cloltran with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rafael throws a chopping leg kick but Cloltran manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rafael pushes Cloltran up against the cage in a clinch.
Rafael misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rafael misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cloltran pushes Rafael back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cloltran is trying to pull guard but Rafael has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buzz Cloltran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cloltran blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rafael scores with a shoulder strike.
Cloltran pushes Rafael back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cloltran prevents a body shot from Rafael.
Nice body punch from Rafael - that landed with a thud.
Cloltran is leaning against Rafael and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rafael doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rafael swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rafael swings wildly with an uppercut but Cloltran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rafael misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rafael digs a right hand into Cloltran's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cloltran's gas tank.
Rafael misses with a punch to the body.
Cloltran blocks a body shot from Rafael.
Rafael has a couple of punches blocked by Cloltran.
Rafael blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Rafael fails to land.
Rafael tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cloltran blocking some punches.
Cloltran lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cloltran misses with a punch on the inside.
Rafael lands with a light punch inside.
Rafael tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rafael.
Cloltran is looking to control Rafael's arms but Rafael gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cloltran has his back to the cage.
Cloltran swings wildly with an uppercut but Rafael uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cloltran wants to break free but Rafael has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran takes a shot to the head.
Cloltran swings wildly with an uppercut but Rafael uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rafael tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cloltran's elbow.
Rafael tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cloltran.
A short right from Cloltran on the inside.
Cloltran lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rafael creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cloltran lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rafael backwards.
Rafael misses with a punch on the inside.
Rafael being controlled against the cage.
Rafael lands with a left to the head.
Rafael lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cloltran backwards.
Rafael lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cloltran.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rafael doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cloltran creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Rafael.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rafael lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rafael lands a shoulder strike.
Rafael lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cloltran blocks a body shot from Rafael.
Rafael tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cloltran's elbow.
Rafael swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rafael can't find room to land a body shot as Cloltran controls the action.
Rafael tries to work over Cloltran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cloltran jumps guard and drags Rafael to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rafael stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cloltran swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rafael trying to control but Cloltran is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nando Rafael showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rafael tries to clinch up
and Cloltran counters with a left to the body.
Rafael has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cloltran finds it's way round the side to connect with Rafael's head.
Rafael throws a quick inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Cloltran. Beautiful body shot.
Rafael tries to clinch up.
Rafael throws a leg kick that misses.
A punch combination from Rafael misses.
Rafael tries to clinch up.
Cloltran lands a right hook to the body.
Cloltran is looking to wear down Rafael with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cloltran throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rafael is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cloltran displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rafael throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cloltran wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rafael is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cloltran.
Cloltran with a nice cross.
Rafael takes a swing at Cloltran's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Rafael misses.
Rafael keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cloltran slips under a jab from Rafael.
Nando Rafael is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick from Rafael misses
and Cloltran makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rafael throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rafael swings widly with a right hand
and Cloltran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rafael scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rafael feints and then cracks Cloltran's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cloltran down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cloltran lands a slapping body shot.
A jab from Cloltran misses.
Cloltran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rafael.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rafael 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 Cloltran has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cloltran and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cloltran closes the distance and clinches.
Cloltran lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cloltran lands an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cloltran misses with some punches.
Cloltran prevents a body shot from Rafael.
Cloltran digs a right hand underneath Rafael's ribcage. Rafael let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Rafael on the inside.
A short left from Cloltran.
Rafael is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rafael is still on wobbly legs! Can Cloltran finish him?
Cloltran throws a head kick that misses.
Rafael seems to have recovered his senses.
Cloltran fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rafael takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cloltran works Rafael's body with a nice hook.
A head kick misses from Cloltran.
Rafael pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rafael throws a low kick but Cloltran avoids it.
Cloltran dips to his left and cracks Rafael with an uppercut!
Cloltran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rafael was well out of range. Poor timing from Cloltran.
Cloltran is looking to clinch.
Rafael tries to clinch there but Cloltran circles away.
Rafael takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cloltran throws a hook but Rafael avoids it easily.
Rafael tries to land a leg kick but Cloltran saw it coming and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rafael takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rafael.
Rafael tries a head kick but it misses.
Cloltran lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cloltran blocks a low kick nicely.
Cloltran connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rafael throws a head kick that misses.
Cloltran cracks the inside of Rafael's front leg.
An inside leg kick lands from Cloltran.
Rafael doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cloltran lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rafael keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cloltran moves in looking to clinch but Rafael pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Cloltran clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rafael is looking to clinch but Cloltran is avoiding it.
Rafael lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rafael throws a chopping leg kick but Cloltran manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cloltran misses the shot to the body.
Rafael stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cloltran.
Rafael throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cloltran connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rafael ducks right into an uppercut from Cloltran.
Rafael thows a leg kick but Cloltran checks it
and Cloltran counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rafael on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cloltran. Cloltran obviously looking to wear him down.
Cloltran drops Rafael with a big left hand! Rafael is injured, injured bad! Cloltran jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buzz Cloltran!
Buzz Cloltran retains his bantamweight title!
Buzz Cloltran really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that 5th Round Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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