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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chad Rowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Chad Rowe has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Chad Rowe seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
5 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chad Rowe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Brown!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown misses with a body punch
and Rowe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short right from Brown on the inside.
Brown fails to pull guard.
Brown fails to pull guard.
Brown tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rowe just stands there and leans against the cage.
Chad Rowe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Brown.
Brown makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brown breaks the clinch.
We've been told by Rowe's head coaches at Immortals Fight Camp that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A right-left combo lands from Brown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brown, as that shot connected.
Rowe is looking to clinch.
Brown's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rowe under the eye.
Brown with a jab.
A big left from Brown misses.
Brown tests Rowe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Paul Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown throws a shot to the body.
Brown throws a good cross that connects.
Rowe has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rowe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brown darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brown's coach down at ELITE GYM 47 CAP was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Brown's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rowe tries to clinch but Brown is having none of it.
Rowe shoots in looking for a takedown. Brown tries to sprawl out of it but Rowe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brown manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brown connects with a looping right hand.
Brown tries to bum rush Rowe with a series of wild strikes but Rowe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rowe tries to clinch up.
Brown lands a head shot.
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!
Brown looks to land a right hand but Rowe moved out of range.
Brown throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rowe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brown ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rowe is breathing heavily.
Brown lands a big right hand that sends Rowe crashing to the mat! Brown stays standing though and waves Rowe back to his feet!
It looks like Chad Rowe has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown connects with a body shot.
Rowe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brown cracks Rowe with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Brown has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Rowe to stand back up!
Brown cracks Rowe with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Brown has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Rowe to stand back up!
Rowe is rocked!
Brown is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rowe had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Brown cracks Rowe with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul Brown!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zenek Ziemski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Humberto Manuel Arboleda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arboleda has chosen ASTAROTH - GUERRA DE METAL as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zenek Ziemski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Humberto Manuel Arboleda!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arboleda has Ziemski up against the cage in a clinch.
Arboleda with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ziemski goes for a takedown attempt but Arboleda pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ziemski gets tackled into the cage by Arboleda. Arboleda maintains the clinch.
Arboleda tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ziemski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Arboleda landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Arboleda landing knees to the body.
Ziemski is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Arboleda is defending well.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Arboleda just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ziemski's brow.
Ziemski tries to score a body lock takedown but Arboleda shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zenek Ziemski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee calls for Arboleda to work.
A knee to the head by Arboleda.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arboleda landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ziemski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Arboleda scores with a knee to the head.
Arboleda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ziemski is defending well for now.
Arboleda trying to land knees to the body.
Ziemski lands a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arboleda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ziemski won't allow Arboleda to get back to his feet.
Ziemski looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ziemski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ziemski won't allow Arboleda to get back to his feet.
Ziemski looking to pass the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Humberto Manuel Arboleda.
Arboleda pushes Ziemski up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arboleda tries to land knees in the clinch but Ziemski avoids the damage to the body.
Arboleda gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ziemski.
Arboleda tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Arboleda lands a nice knee to the body.
Arboleda gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ziemski.
Arboleda crunches a lovely knee into Ziemski's ribcage.
Arboleda crunches a lovely knee into Ziemski's ribcage.
Arboleda misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziemski looking for a takedown.
Arboleda lands a nice elbow.
Arboleda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ziemski is defending well for now.
Ziemski wants to take the fight to the mat but Arboleda manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Arboleda using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ziemski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ziemski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ziemski tries to score a body lock takedown but Arboleda shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Arboleda comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Arboleda looking to throw knees to the head but Ziemski is blocking nicely.
Arboleda lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Arboleda lands an elbow just above Ziemski 's eye.
Arboleda prevents the takedown attempt.
Arboleda scores with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arboleda tries a knee to the head but Ziemski blocks it.
Ziemski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ziemski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ziemski has Arboleda pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Arboleda manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Arboleda creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ziemski's defenses.
Ziemski avoiding damage as Arboleda throws knees to the body.
Arboleda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ziemski is defending well for now.
Arboleda lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Arboleda missing with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arboleda is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ziemski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Arboleda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ziemski avoids it.
Arboleda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ziemski avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Humberto Manuel Arboleda dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ziemski tries to keep at a distance but Arboleda has taken the fight into the clinch.
Arboleda gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ziemski has Arboleda pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Arboleda manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Humberto Manuel Arboleda seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Arboleda tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Arboleda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ziemski avoids it.
Ziemski managing to block the knees to the body from Arboleda.
Ziemski tries to score a body lock takedown but Arboleda shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Arboleda with a knee to the head.
Arboleda with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Arboleda unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ziemski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Arboleda missing with knees to the body.
Arboleda tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Arboleda throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ziemski blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Arboleda obliges.
Arboleda tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Arboleda throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Arboleda obliges.
Arboleda throws an elbow but it misses.
Arboleda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ziemski.
Ziemski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Arboleda fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zenek Ziemski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ziemski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Arboleda tries to avoid it but Ziemski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Arboleda to the ground. Arboleda escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ziemski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Arboleda obliges.
Arboleda trying to land knees to the body.
Ziemski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Arboleda landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ziemski avoiding damage as Arboleda throws knees to the body.
Arboleda tries to land knees in the clinch but Ziemski avoids the damage to the body.
Arboleda creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Arboleda misses with an elbow over the top.
Arboleda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ziemski avoids it.
Arboleda trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziemski managing to block the knees to the body from Arboleda.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ziemski as Arboleda tries to tie him up.
Arboleda with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees to the body from Arboleda.
Arboleda using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ziemski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Arboleda just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ziemski's brow.
Arboleda tries to land knees in the clinch but Ziemski avoids the damage to the body.
Arboleda is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ziemski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Arboleda misses with a knee strike.
Arboleda trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arboleda throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ziemski blocks it with crossed arms.
Ziemski blocks an elbow strike.
Arboleda throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ziemski avoids the elbow strike from Arboleda, against the cage.
Ziemski avoiding damage as Arboleda throws knees to the body.
Arboleda lands an elbow just above Ziemski 's eye.
Arboleda is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ziemski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Arboleda pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ziemski looks for a takedown but Arboleda sprawls well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ziemski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Arboleda's waist but Arboleda gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ziemski off to one side.
No luck for Ziemski with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Humberto Manuel Arboleda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ziemski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Arboleda thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ziemski if he has to take too many more of those.
Arboleda forces Ziemski back against the cage and clinches.
Arboleda gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ziemski tries to score a body lock takedown but Arboleda shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ziemski is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Arboleda is defending well.
Arboleda has Ziemski pushed against the cage.
Ziemski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Arboleda gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zenek Ziemski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arboleda trying to land knees to the body.
Ziemski goes for a takedown attempt but Arboleda pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Arboleda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziemski shoots in for a double leg but Arboleda sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Arboleda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice takedown defense from Arboleda. No joy for Ziemski on that attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arboleda takes the fight into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Arboleda.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Arboleda.
Arboleda lands an elbow just above Ziemski 's eye.
Arboleda leaning his opponent against the cage.
Arboleda misses with a knee to the head.
Arboleda stalling.
Arboleda pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arboleda lands a nice knee to the body.
Arboleda tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arboleda creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Arboleda looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Arboleda tries a knee to the head but Ziemski blocks it.
Arboleda with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ziemski blocks an elbow strike from Arboleda.
Arboleda is pressed up against the cage. Ziemski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Arboleda down to the mat. Arboleda avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Arboleda rushes Ziemski and presses him up against the cage.
Arboleda landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Arboleda obliges.
Arboleda dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziemski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Arboleda lands an elbow just above Ziemski 's eye.
Arboleda landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Arboleda missing with knees to the body.
Arboleda throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Arboleda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ziemski is defending well for now.
Ziemski is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Arboleda is defending well.
Arboleda comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Arboleda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ziemski avoids it.
Arboleda misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arboleda missing with knees to the body.
Ziemski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Arboleda prevents it.
Arboleda misses with a knee strike.
Arboleda misses with a knee strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ziemski can't get the takedown.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Arboleda.
Arboleda gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ziemski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ziemski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Arboleda pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Zenek Ziemski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arboleda lands an elbow inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Humberto Manuel Arboleda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Arboleda winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Humberto Manuel Arboleda!
A less than humble Humberto Manuel Arboleda misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zayed Abdullah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felipe Melo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abdullah comes into the arena with Kalluri Vaanil blaring out of the sound system. Melo has chosen Fort Minor - Remember the name as his entrance music. Zayed Abdullah had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zayed Abdullah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Felipe Melo!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abdullah swinging wildly here.
Melo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Abdullah tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Melo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Melo tenderised Abdullah's leg. Abdullah is trying to keep his angry face on.
Melo fakes the leg kick and cracks Abdullah in the body.
Melo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Melo misses the shot to the body.
Abdullah tries to bum rush Melo with a series of wild strikes but Melo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Melo misses the shot to the body.
Melo throws a leg kick which misses Abdullah's front leg but catches the back leg as Abdullah tries to avoid it.
Melo is looking to slow Abdullah down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Melo scores with a head kick.
Nice straight punches there by Melo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Melo.
Melo misses with a head kick.
Abdullah tries to clinch but Melo moves out of range.
Zayed Abdullah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Melo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abdullah has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Melo finds it's way round the side to connect with Abdullah's head.
Melo gets tackled into the cage by Abdullah. Abdullah maintains the clinch.
Abdullah stalling against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melo breaks the clinch.
Nice body kick there by Melo.
Abdullah darts in trying to clinch
and Melo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Abdullah's knee momentarily.
Abdullah tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Abdullah tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Melo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Abdullah checks a leg kick.
Melo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Abdullah tries to clinch up
and Melo counters with a solid body kick.
Abdullah takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abdullah is looking to clinch but Melo is avoiding it.
Melo throws a sloppy head kick and Abdullah moves out of range easily.
Abdullah tries to clinch but Melo is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah slips a jab and a cross from Melo.
Abdullah tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Abdullah tries to close the distance and clinch up but Melo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Melo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Abdullah closes the distance but Melo moves to the side
and Melo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Abdullah is rocked!
Melo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Abdullah.
Oh Abdullah is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Abdullah is breathing heavily.
Abdullah sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A head kick by Melo - that's a beauty! Abdullah 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 Melo can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Felipe Melo!
Felipe Melo spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Komodo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Dietrich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Komodo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hans Dietrich!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dietrich throws a looping overhand right but Komodo ducks down to avoid it.
Dietrich avoids the head kick by Komodo.
Komodo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Komodo is looking to slow Dietrich down with leg kicks.
Komodo throws a low kick but Dietrich moves out of range easily.
Dietrich throws a body punch but Komodo moves out of range.
Komodo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dietrich.
Decent striking displayed by Komodo there.
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!
Komodo stuns Dietrich with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Komodo throws a low kick but Dietrich moves out of range easily.
Komodo scores with a spinning back kick!
Dietrich looks winded!
Komodo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dietrich moves out of range of the strikes.
Dietrich circles away from the clinch attempt.
Joe Komodo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Komodo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dietrich manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Komodo throws a sloppy head kick and Dietrich moves out of range easily.
Dietrich misses with a body shot.
Dietrich throws a body kick that misses.
Dietrich on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Komodo. Komodo obviously looking to wear him down.
A combination from Komodo does no damage.
The fighters circling - Komodo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dietrich misses with a head kick.
Komodo tries to close the distance and clinch but Dietrich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Komodo jabs Dietrich right on the nose. Dietrich blinks but takes it well.
Komodo motions for Dietrich to come forward. Komodo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Komodo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dietrich keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dietrich fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dietrich scores with a hook to the body. Komodo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Komodo motions for Dietrich to come forward. Komodo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Komodo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dietrich jabs at Komodo's body.
Komodo scores with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Komodo.
Dietrich lands a head kick. Komodo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Komodo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dietrich misses with a few strikes there.
Dietrich tries to land a leg kick but Komodo saw it coming and moves away.
Dietrich takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dietrich wants to slow Komodo down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice body punch from Komodo.
Dietrich throws a hook but Komodo blocks it.
Dietrich gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Komodo 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.
Komodo throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dietrich counters with an outside leg kick.
Dietrich's jab looks to have found its range, popping Komodo under the eye.
Komodo misses with a kick to the body.
Komodo throws a combination that misses
enabling Dietrich to counter with a crisp jab.
Dietrich throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dietrich blocks a jab.
Komodo looks to land a left hand but Dietrich moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Komodo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dietrich lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dietrich thows a body shot but no joy.
Komodo missing with a left hand there. Dietrich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Komodo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Komodo tries to bum rush Dietrich with a series of wild strikes but Dietrich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dietrich lands with a nice body kick.
Komodo blocks a low kick nicely.
Komodo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Komodo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dietrich.
Komodo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dietrich is able to avoid easily.
Dietrich scores with a push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Komodo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Komodo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dietrich counters with a leg kick.
Komodo throws a right hand that misses
and Dietrich counters with a good low kick that Komodo was not able to check.
Komodo misses with a body kick.
Dietrich throws a lazy head kick
and Komodo counters with a nice uppercut.
Dietrich defending well as Komodo loads up on a big left hand.
Dietrich throws a leg kick that is checked
and Komodo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Komodo lands a right hook to the body.
Dietrich scores with a leg kick.
Komodo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Komodo wants to slow Dietrich down by chopping away at his legs.
Dietrich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Komodo.
Joe Komodo is winning the standup battle so far.
Dietrich throws a hook but Komodo avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dietrich throws a leg kick
and Komodo counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Komodo misses with an uppercut
and Dietrich counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dietrich staying out of range there.
Komodo scores with a one two! Dietrich had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Komodo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dietrich scores with a nice strike.
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!
Komodo slips a jab from Dietrich.
Dietrich on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Komodo drops his hands momentarily and Dietrich takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dietrich attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dietrich looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Komodo 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.
Dietrich has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Joe Komodo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Komodo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dietrichs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Komodo dodges the punch combination from Dietrich.
Dietrich misses with a left hand
and Komodo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Komodo.
Dietrich is breathing heavily.
Dietrich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dietrich avoids the body shot from Komodo.
Dietrich throws a body punch but Komodo moves out of range.
Komodo tries to clinch but Dietrich is having none of it.
Dietrich throws a jab when Komodo was well out of range.
Komodo dips to his left and cracks Dietrich with an uppercut!
Komodo works Dietrich's body with a nice hook.
Dietrich lands a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komodo misses with a double jab.
Dietrich throws a half hearted mid kick.
Komodo tries to clinch but Dietrich moves out of range.
Dietrich throws a hook but Komodo blocks it.
Komodo misses with a straight left.
Dietrich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Komodo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dietrich avoids a punch combination nicely.
Komodo throws the kick towards the body but Dietrich avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Komodo swings for the body but Dietrich moves out of range.
Komodo takes a kick to the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Komodo.
Komodo lands a nice looking body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Komodo lands a nice shot to the body.
Komodo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dietrich misses with a body punch
and Komodo counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Dietrich takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Komodo throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Komodo. Dietrich shrugs it off though.
Komodo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Komodo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Komodo dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Komodo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Komodo throws a shot from downtown. Dietrich moves away and avoids it.
Komodo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dietrich moves away.
Dietrich cracks the inside of Komodo's front leg.
Dietrich misses with a straight right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Komodo.
Komodo jabs at Dietrich's body.
Komodo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dietrich will feel that in the morning.
Dietrich on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dietrich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Komodo 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.
Dietrich digs a good hook to Komodo's body.
Komodo throws a hook to the side of Dietrich's head but Dietrich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Komodo looks to land a combination but Dietrich avoids it well.
Dietrich circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dietrich counters with a three punch combo that has Komodo backing up. Komodo nods at Dietrich to acknowledge the strikes.
Komodo cracks Dietrich with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dietrich slips under a jab.
Komodo misses with the body kick
and Dietrich counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Komodo is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Komodo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Komodo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dietrich misses with a straight left.
Dietrich throws out a loose jab but Komodo uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dietrich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Komodo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Komodo.
Dietrich lands a leg kick that knocks Komodo off balance momentarily.
Dietrich ducks under a wild hook from Komodo.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Komodo.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Dietrich might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Komodo has got the better of the exchanges.
Dietrich fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Komodo on the side of the head.
Dietrich has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Komodo.
Dietrich tries a low kick but Komodo avoids it.
Komodo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dietrich throws a sloppy head kick and Komodo moves out of range easily.
Komodo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dietrich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Komodo.
Joe Komodo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dietrich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Komodo.
Komodo misses with a body kick.
Komodo scoring well with a low kick there.
Komodo is looking to clinch but Dietrich is avoiding it.
Dietrich takes a swing at Komodo's ribcage but misses.
Dietrich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Komodo tries to clinch but Dietrich is having none of it.
Dietrich will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Komodo misses with a wild body shot.
Dietrich keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Komodo throws a wild body kick that Dietrich sees coming a mile off.
That kick from Dietrich tenderised Komodo's leg. Komodo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Komodo doesn't manage to clinch there - Dietrich circles away.
Dietrich walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Komodo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hans Dietrich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dietrich looks to land a right hand but Komodo moved out of range.
Komodo misses with a body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Komodo.
Dietrich looks to land a body kick but Komodo moved away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dietrich throws a low kick but Komodo moves out of range easily.
Dietrich sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dietrich avoids a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Komodo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Komodo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Komodo!
Joe Komodo took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KO Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Fontes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bison Bradley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson Fontes could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bison Bradley's chin.
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anderson Fontes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Bison Bradley!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fontes tries to clinch but fails miserably
so Bradley counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Fontes wants to stand and escape but Bradley is having none of it.
Bradley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fontes is keeping the position for now.
Bradley wants to control from the top but Fontes keeps moving.
Bradley lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bradley stops Fontes from standing up.
Bradley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fontes keeping moving, preventing Bradley from controlling successfully.
Bradley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fontes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bradley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bradley wants to control from the top but Fontes keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradley wants to pass the guard but Fontes is keeping the position.
Bradley stands and throws Fontes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fontes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fontes tries to get out of the position.
Bradley is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fontes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bradley is trying to ground and pound but Fontes uses the momentary lack of control by Bradley to regain half guard.
Bradley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fontes defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fontes tries to kick Bradley off but Bradley keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bradley working Fontes over with strikes.
Bradley is working for a kimura but Fontes is defending it quite comfortably.
Bradley working over Fontes with some ground and pound. Fontes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bradley is working for a kimura but Fontes is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bradley seems to be working for a kimura but Fontes defends the submission attempt.
Bradley is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fontes wants to get back to his feet.
Bradley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fontes's head.
Bradley passes to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradley scoring with strikes but Fontes is staying in there.
Bradley misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Fontes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fontes is trying to stand.
Bradley putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fontes taking shots to the head.
Bradley cracks Fontes with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bradley working the ground and pound effectively.
Fontes is rocked!
Bradley throwing strikes here but Fontes is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bradley won't let Fontes get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Bradley tries to control but Fontes wriggling away.
Fontes is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at GnP Factory Elite Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Bradley landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bison Bradley dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bradley scores with a body shot.
Fontes moves to clinch but Bradley breaks away
and Bradley counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bradley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fontes defending well though.
Fontes is trying to stand up here but Bradley is controlling him well.
Fontes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fontes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bradley trying to mount his opponent but Fontes defends it.
Bradley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fontes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bradley.
Bradley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fontes has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradley stops Fontes from getting back to his feet.
Bradley working Fontes over with strikes.
Bradley stops Fontes from getting back to his feet.
Bradley is trying to work for a kimura but Fontes is defending well.
Bradley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bradley is working for a kimura but Fontes is defending it quite comfortably.
Fontes is not content to let Bradley control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradley might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fontes haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bradley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fontes's head.
Bradley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fontes's head.
Bradley trying to control from half guard but Fontes is working away.
Bradley wants to free his trapped foot but Fontes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fontes tries to kick Bradley off but Bradley keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradley 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.
Bradley with the ground and pound but Fontes uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bradley slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bradley lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bradley tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Fontes is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fontes takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
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!
Bradley has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Fontes is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Bradley yanks on the arm and Fontes is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Bradley.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bison Bradley!
In his post fight interview, Bison Bradley 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rory Lyons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiyaro Feitsora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rory Lyons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tiyaro Feitsora!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Feitsora throws a head kick that misses.
Feitsora takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Tiyaro Feitsora has been cut.
Feitsora tries to close the distance and clinch but Lyons swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tiyaro Feitsora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Feitsora throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lyons swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Feitsora counters with a nice body kick.
Feitsora lands with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lyons takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Feitsora lands a head kick!
It looks like Rory Lyons has been cut.
Lyons drives through with a takedown into Feitsora's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Feitsora trying to control the position.
Feitsora has Lyons pulled in close to control his posture.
Our spies down at at DJs Locker inform us that Feitsora has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Feitsora escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lyons gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lyons postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feitsora not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lyons sitting in guard here, content to control.
Feitsora pulls Lyons in close to prevent any damage.
Feitsora trying to keep a closed guard but Lyons is proving a slippery customer.
Lyons throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Feitsora escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lyons gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lyons preventing the sweep.
Lyons missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lyons wants to pass the guard but Feitsora is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyons postures up.
Feitsora pulls Lyons in close to prevent any damage.
Feitsora is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lyons is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lyons accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Feitsora is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lyons throwing strikes but missing.
Lyons working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyons postures up in Feitsora's guard and throws a big left but Feitsora blocks it.
Lyons trying to control the position from guard on top but Feitsora is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Feitsora trying to keep a closed guard but Lyons is proving a slippery customer.
Feitsora is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lyons defends well.
Lyons trying to control the position from guard on top but Feitsora is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lyons accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lyons throws a big elbow that misses.
Lyons with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lyons postures up.
Lyons throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Feitsora works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lyons wants to control from the top but Feitsora keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lyons is pushing down on Feitsora's leg trying to pass to half guard. Feitsora is fighting to maintain full guard but Lyons has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lyons lands with a punch from half guard.
Feitsora trying to control but Lyons postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Feitsora is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Lyons is staying active.
Lyons wants to lay and pray for a moment but Feitsora keeps working.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lyons throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Feitsora to regain full guard.
Feitsora managing to control the position.
Feitsora doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tiyaro Feitsora will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lyons throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Feitsora.
Lyons dives in and scores a takedown into Feitsora's guard.
Rory Lyons overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lyons got a little sloppy there for a moment and Feitsora has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lyons has managed to get both his arms back between Feitsora's legs - danger averted.
Feitsora is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lyons wants to control from the top but Feitsora keeps moving.
Feitsora trying to keep a closed guard but Lyons is proving a slippery customer.
Lyons content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lyons in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lyons cracks Feitsora with a solid left hand.
Feitsora is trying to keep Lyons in close.
Lyons working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feitsora is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lyons trying to control the position from guard on top but Feitsora is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Feitsora is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lyons got a little sloppy there for a moment and Feitsora has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lyons has managed to get both his arms back between Feitsora's legs - danger averted.
Lyons throws a big elbow that misses.
Feitsora keeping moving, preventing Lyons from controlling successfully.
Lyons throws a big elbow that misses.
Lyons postures up.
Lyons pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Feitsora is keeping the position for now.
Lyons trying to control but Feitsora is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feitsora has momentary wrist control but Lyons slips an elbow through the middle.
Lyons is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lyons postures up.
Lyons trying to move into half guard but instead Feitsora has managed to sweep!
Lyons throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Feitsora escapes and throws Lyons's legs to the side, diving into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lyons is looking for a sweep.
Feitsora advances to full mount.
Lyons slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feitsora wants to pass the guard but Lyons is defending well.
Lyons trying to control here.
Lyons is controlling Feitsora's trapped leg to prevent Feitsora from advancing to side control.
Lyons is looking for a sweep. Feitsora is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Feitsora trying to control from half guard but Lyons is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A head kick misses from Feitsora.
Feitsora is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Feitsora.
Feitsora wants to clinch.
Tiyaro Feitsora seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Feitsora tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Feitsora moves into the clinch successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Feitsora lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Feitsora lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lyons backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lyons swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Feitsora as Lyons tries to tie him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Lyons dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! 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.
Lyons misses the body punch
and Feitsora holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lyons taking a breather.
Feitsora with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lyons pushes Feitsora back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Lyons's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lyons drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lyons is working for takedown but Feitsora is calmly controlling the position for now.
Feitsora misses with a knee strike.
Lyons has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Feitsora is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rory Lyons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lyons is trying to drag Feitsora to the mat but Feitsora just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Feitsora lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lyons takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lyons lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Feitsora or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feitsora prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lyons tries to score a body lock takedown but Feitsora shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short right from Feitsora.
Feitsora lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lyons softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Feitsora blocks a body shot from Lyons.
Feitsora lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Feitsora stalling in the clinch but Lyons improves position.
Lyons is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Feitsora is defending well.
Lyons has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lyons wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Feitsora has him pressed against the cage.
Lyons misses with a hook from the clinch.
Feitsora throws an elbow but it misses.
Lyons gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Feitsora pulls Lyons in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feitsora looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lyons accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lyons loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lyons in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Feitsora is trying to keep Lyons in close.
Lyons missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lyons working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lyons throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Feitsora keeping full guard, as Lyons tries to pass.
Lyons with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyons throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Feitsora works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Feitsora has control of Lyons's left arm, preventing Lyons from doing any damage.
Lyons postures up.
Lyons looking to sit in guard and control but Feitsora gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Feitsora avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lyons is trying to control the position but Feitsora postures up.
Feitsora lands a couple of elbows.
Lyons throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Feitsora escapes and throws Lyons's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lyons is trying to improve his position.
Feitsora working the ground and pound.
Feitsora wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lyons keeps working.
Feitsora gets to mount! Lyons was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Lyons wants to control but Feitsora is having none of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Feitsora prevents Lyons from getting the reversal.
Lyons wants to hold on but Feitsora pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rory Lyons showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lyons 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rory Lyons!
Rory Lyons took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'It has been a privilege to share with Jules, and an honor to win this title. I would like to thank my fans, my camp, and my mom. I coming home with the gold!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phoenix Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jules Winnfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valentine comes to the cage accompanied by Liquid Tension Experiment - Acid Rain. Jules Winnfield will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Phoenix Valentine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jules Winnfield!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winnfield throws a right hand that misses
and Valentine counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Winnfield!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Valentine looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Winnfield is avoiding damage well.
Winnfield pushes Valentine away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Valentine gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Winnfield told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Winnfield is not content to let Valentine control the position.
Winnfield is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Valentine tries to move into full mount but can't pass Winnfield's legs.
Valentine sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Winnfield is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Valentine fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Winnfield is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Valentine is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winnfield is working to avoid the ground and pound but Valentine connects with a decent elbow.
You can see the frustration on Winnfield's face as Valentine controls the position.
Winnfield is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Valentine has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Winnfield bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Valentine tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Winnfield defends well and Valentine ends up having to push Winnfield into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Winnfield doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Winnfield has Valentine pushed against the cage.
Winnfield has a couple of punches blocked by Valentine.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winnfield misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valentine.
Winnfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Valentine gets a double leg takedown into Winnfield's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winnfield wants to stand and escape but Valentine is having none of it.
Winnfield preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Valentine forces his way into half guard.
Winnfield looks like he's trying to stand up.
Valentine is looking to stall here but Winnfield recovers full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valentine is working Winnfield over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winnfield is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Valentine advances position into side control!
Valentine tries to advance to mount but can't.
Winnfield is trying to get back to his feet.
Valentine content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Valentine wants to control but Winnfield is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine working the ground and pound from side control.
It looks like Jules Winnfield has been cut.
Winnfield is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Valentine wants to control but Winnfield is keeping him busy.
Valentine looks up at the clock and then as Winnfield takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Valentine smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winnfield is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Valentine is controlling him well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valentine postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winnfield defending against the ground and pound.
Winnfield is pushing Valentine's head away, looking to escape. Valentine manages to hold on to the position though.
Valentine advances nicely into full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phoenix Valentine dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jules Winnfield's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Winnfield throws a lazy uppercut
and Valentine counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Valentine thows a huge punch but Winnfield dodges it nicely.
Winnfield looks like he's trying to stand up.
Valentine wants to control but Winnfield is keeping him busy.
Valentine thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Winnfield is looking to escape.
Valentine not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Valentine tries to pass the half guard into mount. Winnfield knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Winnfield is trying to stand back up but Valentine is controlling him
Winnfield keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Winnfield pushes Valentine off but Valentine dives into side control.
Valentine is putting a hurting on Winnfield here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine scores with a couple of short elbows.
Valentine trying to control the action but Winnfield is working from the bottom.
Winnfield stops Valentine from passing to mount.
Valentine throws an elbow but Winnfield slips to the side and avoids it well.
Valentine creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Winnfield sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Winnfield wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Valentine in side control lands a decent elbow.
An elbow from Valentine crashes against the mat.
Valentine working the ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winnfield takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valentine lands a nice forearm strike.
That has opened up Jules Winnfield's cut even more.
Valentine looks up at the clock and then as Winnfield takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Valentine smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Valentine is looking to take a break and control but Winnfield is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Winnfield is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Valentine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Winnfield keeps working.
Valentine advances nicely into full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winnfield is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Valentine lands a big elbow.
Winnfield is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Winnfield in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Valentine breaks from Winnfield's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The cut above Jules Winnfield's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Valentine wants to control the pace but Winnfield is squirming around nicely.
Valentine tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winnfield squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Valentine in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jules Winnfield'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 Jules Winnfield's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Phoenix Valentine!
During a confident post fight interview, Phoenix Valentine thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miles Harunodo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Speed comes to the cage accompanied by The Ramones / Blitzkrieg Bop. Nathan Speed could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Miles Harunodo's chin.
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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
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nathan Speed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miles Harunodo!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Speed lands with a kick to the ribs.
Speed misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A good leg kick by Harunodo.
Harunodo looks to land a body kick but Speed moved away.
Speed has been working on his balance at Rough House, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Harunodo.
Speed looks to land a left hand but Harunodo moved out of range nicely.
Harunodo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some wild striking there from Harunodo.
Speed takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Speed misses with a head kick.
Harunodo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Speed throws a big shot that misses.
Harunodo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Harunodo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harunodo throws a hook but Speed avoids it easily.
Harunodo throws a leg kick but Speed sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speed drops his hands momentarily and Harunodo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Harunodo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miles Harunodo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harunodo throws a leg kick which misses Speed's front leg but catches the back leg as Speed tries to avoid it.
Harunodo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Speed ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Speed misses with a straight right.
Speed staying out of range there.
Harunodo keeps the fight on the outside.
Speed connects with a good right hand that stumbles Harunodo. Harunodo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Harunodo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Speed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harunodo.
Harunodo throws a lazy right hand but Speed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Speed will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Speed scores with the left hand. Harunodo knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Speed is predictable there
and Harunodo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Harunodo.
Speed drives through with a takedown into Harunodo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Speed 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.
Speed tries to free his leg and advance position but Harunodo is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speed controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Nathan Speed just wasn't active enough.
Speed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Speed connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Harunodo momentarily.
Speed takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Speed closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Speed stalling.
Speed works his way into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harunodo is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Speed controlling his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Harunodo can do anything to dispel that myth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Speed dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Speed scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Harunodo doesn't seem bothered though.
Harunodo scores with a jab. Speed acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Harunodo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Speed throws out the jab.
Speed missing with a left hand there. Harunodo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harunodo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Speed dodges the punch combination from Harunodo.
Speed throws a hook but Harunodo avoids it easily.
Harunodo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Harunodo misses with a wild combination.
Speed chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Speed checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harunodo cracks Speed with a good jab.
Harunodo moves out of range of the body kick.
Harunodo misses with a straight right.
Harunodo misses with a head kick.
Speed is looking to clinch but Harunodo is avoiding it.
Harunodo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harunodo misses with a double jab.
Speed is looking to chop away at Harunodo's legs.
Speed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harunodo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harunodo throws a big shot that misses.
Harunodo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Speed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Harunodo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Speed.
Speed throws out a loose jab but Harunodo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Speed pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Speed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nathan Speed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harunodo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harunodo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Speed ducks under a wild hook from Harunodo.
Speed slips a jab and a cross from Harunodo.
Harunodo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Speed.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Harunodo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Speed - the referee stops the clock and Harunodo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Speed. Harunodo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The fighters circling - Harunodo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Speed gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Speed on the inside.
Speed misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Speed - that landed with a thud.
Speed lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Speed lands with a right to the head.
Harunodo taking a breather.
Speed tries to work over Harunodo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Speed lands a body punch.
Speed misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Speed keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Harunodo's efforts to push away.
A right hand to the body from Speed.
Harunodo is breathing heavily.
Harunodo blocking some punches.
Speed tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Speed can't find room to land a body shot as Harunodo controls the action.
Speed lands a hook that snaps the head of Harunodo backwards.
Harunodo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Speed lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harunodo throws an overhand right that lands on Speed's shoulder, as Speed tries to avoid the shot.
Speed shoots in but no luck this time.
Harunodo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Speed.
Speed moves out of range of the strikes.
Speed shoots in but Harunodo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Speed avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Speed lands a head kick. Harunodo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Miles Harunodo has been cut.
Harunodo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Miles Harunodo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Speed.
Harunodo walks into a left hand.
Harunodo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harunodo throws a solid leg kick but Speed takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Harunodo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Speed dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Miles Harunodo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Speed has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Speed there as he acknowledges the shot.
Speed closes the distance and clinches.
Harunodo wants to get back to striking at distance but Speed won't allow it.
A right hook to the body lands for Harunodo.
Speed keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Harunodo's efforts to push away.
Harunodo stalling the fight.
Speed tries to work over Harunodo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Harunodo is looking to break free of the clinch but Speed has double underhooks.
Speed throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harunodos head.
Harunodo is trying to force a seperation but Speed has the dominant position.
Harunodo blocks an uppercut.
Speed has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Harunodo is trying to keep an underhook but Speed manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Speed trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harunodo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Speed.
We're going to have a standup here because Nathan Speed wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Harunodo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Speed counters with a right hand to the body.
Speed scores with a jab to the jaw.
Speed lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harunodo misses with an uppercut. Speed saw that one coming.
Miles Harunodo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harunodo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Speed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harunodo was well out of range. Poor timing from Speed.
Speed smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Harunodo throws a series of punches but Speed avoids them all with ease.
Speed misses with a kick to the body
and Harunodo counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Speed scores with a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Harunodo.
Speed misses with a wild body shot.
Speed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Speed on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Harunodo. Harunodo obviously looking to wear him down.
Harunodo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Harunodo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harunodo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Speed gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Harunodo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harunodo throws a hook to the side of Speed's head but Speed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harunodo tests Speed's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Harunodo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Speed circles away quickly and effectively.
Harunodo thows a leg kick but Speed checks it
and Speed counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Speed throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Speed looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Speed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Speed lands a nice looking kick to the body. Harunodo takes a step back to recover.
Harunodo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Speed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harunodo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Speed lands with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Speed clobbers Harunodo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Speed lands a nice leg kick that just misses Harunodo's sensitive parts.
Harunodo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Speed thumps Harunodo with a low kick.
Harunodo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Speed.
Speed connects with a leg kick. Harunodo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Speed thows a body shot but no joy.
Harunodo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Speed defending well as Harunodo loads up on a big left hand.
Miles Harunodo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harunodo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Harunodo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Speed circles away quickly and effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nathan Speed showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Speed has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Speed!
An out of breath Nathan Speed 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 Bobby Lee Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniels comes to the cage accompanied by Kid Rock - Bawitdaba . Dixon comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dark Tranquillity - Iridium kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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27
208 lbs
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210 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bobby Lee Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 2, fighting out of New York, Joey Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Dixon blocks the low kick.
Daniels misses with an uppercut. Dixon saw that one coming.
Dixon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Daniels sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dixon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daniels. Dixon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joey Dixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daniels scores with a jab. Dixon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Joey Dixon has been cut.
Dixon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Daniels misses with a shot to the body
and Dixon counters with a two punch combo.
Daniels lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dixon is looking to chop away at Daniels's legs.
Daniels throws a leg kick but Dixon checks it.
Dixon shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Daniels eats them both and turns towards Dixon to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Daniels looks to land a combination but Dixon avoids it well.
Daniels looks to score with a jab to the body but Dixon is just out of range.
Dixon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Daniels swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Daniels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dixon.
A big right from Dixon misses.
Dixon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dixon throws a leg kick which misses Daniels's front leg but catches the back leg as Daniels tries to avoid it.
Dixon misses the body punch
and Daniels counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dixon's knee momentarily.
Dixon throws a shot to the body.
Daniels fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dixon rushes Daniels and presses him up against the cage.
Dixon struggles to land a body shot inside as Daniels controls his hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dixon working aggressively here.
Dixon lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Dixon.
Dixon struggles to land a body shot inside as Daniels controls his hands.
Dixon is working for takedown but Daniels is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dixon wants a takedown but no success here.
Bobby Lee Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Dixon.
Daniels scores with a shot to the side of Dixon's head.
Daniels doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dixon misses with a punch to the body.
Dixon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daniels is leaning against Dixon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Daniels.
Dixon looks winded!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dixon.
Dixon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Daniels.
Daniels prevents Dixon from breaking the clinch.
Daniels prevents a body shot from Dixon.
A head punch on the inside from Dixon fails to land.
Daniels pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Decent striking displayed by Daniels there.
Bobby Lee Daniels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daniels scores with a nice strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dixon.
Daniels misses the shot to the body.
Dixon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dixon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daniels.
Daniels takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Daniels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Daniels misses
and Dixon counters with a shoot takedown. Daniels fights it but they end up in guard.
Dixon throws a big right hand that misses.
Daniels wants to stand up but Dixon is controlling him.
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Daniels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dixon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon being controlled here momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daniels trying to keep a closed guard but Dixon is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bobby Lee Daniels.
Dixon wants to clinch
and Daniels counters with a straight right hand.
Daniels throws a half hearted mid kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dixon.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Daniels takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dixon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Daniels makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dixon scores with a jab to the head.
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 Bobby Lee Daniels will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joey Dixon's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Daniels thows a leg kick but Dixon checks it
and Dixon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Daniels won't be happy with that.
Dixon throws an elbow but Daniels slips to the side and avoids it well.
Daniels is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dixon trying to control the position but Daniels is working away.
Dixon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The ground and pound from Dixon seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Daniels tries to bench press Dixon off him but Dixon keeps the position.
The strikes coming from Dixon are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The strikes coming from Dixon are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Joey Dixon has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Daniels takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dixon controlling the position.
Dixon is chipping away with strikes.
Dixon sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Daniels is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Dixon throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Dixon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daniels keeps working.
Daniels on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dixon trying to control the action but Daniels is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dixon fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Dixon is looking to take a break and control but Daniels is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Daniels stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Dixon postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels is not content to let Dixon control the position.
An elbow from Dixon crashes against the mat.
Dixon tries to advance to mount but Daniels denies him.
Dixon is looking to take a break and control but Daniels is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dixon working the body and head with strikes.
Dixon misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Dixon misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Daniels is trying to control Dixon's posture but Dixon avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Dixon connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Daniels some visible discomfort.
Daniels is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dixon connects with a decent elbow.
Dixon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daniels keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dixon is putting a hurting on Daniels here, landing some big shots from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dixon is looking to take a break and control but Daniels is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Daniels regains half guard, as Dixon was trying to land strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Daniels is defending against the submission attempts here by Dixon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Dixon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joey Dixon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Dixon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dixon swinging wildly here.
Daniels throws out a loose jab but Dixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daniels waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dixon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Daniels.
Dixon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Daniels's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dixon under the eye.
Dixon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daniels.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Daniels stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dixon shoots in but Daniels avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dixon rushes Daniels and presses him up against the cage.
Daniels blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Daniels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Daniels pushes Dixon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Daniels stalls.
Dixon pushes Daniels back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dixon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daniels misses with a body punch.
Dixon has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Daniels is trying to keep an underhook but Dixon manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dixon not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon misses with a head shot. Daniels uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dixon wants to control from the top but Daniels keeps moving.
Daniels trying to keep a closed guard but Dixon is proving a slippery customer.
Dixon throws an elbow that misses. Daniels uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dixon's guard. Nice move by Daniels!
Dixon looking to control.
Dixon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dixon is trying to keep Daniels in close.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Joey Dixon was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Dixon throws a series of punches but Daniels moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Dixon.
Dixon misses with a wild body shot.
Bobby Lee Daniels is winning the standup battle so far.
Daniels uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dixon.
Dixon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Daniels sneaks back into half guard.
Dixon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon throwing shots but Daniels is blocking nicely.
Dixon is looking to take a break and control but Daniels is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Daniels is trying to stand back up but Dixon is controlling him
Dixon working the head and body with strikes.
Dixon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Daniels defending well though.
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!
Dixon wants to pass the guard but Daniels is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dixon working over Daniels with some ground and pound. Daniels looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dixon connects with a nice short shot to Daniels's temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Dixon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dixon 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Dixon!
Joey Dixon 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Erkki Vieri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wedge Xiii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xiii has chosen Tenacious D - Master Exploder 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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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erkki Vieri!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wedge Xiii!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vieri gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vieri swings wildly with an uppercut but Xiii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vieri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xiii's elbow.
Vieri misses with the head strike.
Vieri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xiii blocks an uppercut.
Xiii drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vieri gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vieri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vieri misses with a punch on the inside.
Vieri trying to stall but Xiii improves his position.
A short left from Vieri.
Vieri swings wildly with an uppercut but Xiii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vieri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vieri just leaning against Xiii, taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Vieri fails to land.
Vieri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vieri stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Xiii lands a takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Xiii preventing the sweep.
My spies in Ninjin no Tamanegi inform me that Xiii has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Xiii working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vieri controls Xiii momentarily but Xiii frees himself.
Xiii trying to control the position from guard on top but Vieri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieri 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xiii is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Xiii wants to control from the top but Vieri keeps moving.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Wedge Xiii hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Xiii tries for a takedown but Vieri sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vieri tries to close the distance and clinch up but Xiii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Xiii fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vieri to the ground. Xiii is now in Vieri's guard.
Vieri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vieri keeping moving, preventing Xiii from controlling successfully.
Xiii must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vieri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieri working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Xiii.
Vieri manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Xiii manages to get himself to full guard.
Xiii pulls Vieri in close to prevent any damage.
Xiii looking for a sweep. Not yet Xiii, not yet.
Vieri is looking to work some ground and pound but Xiii has wrist control.
Vieri connects with a couple of short punches.
Vieri stands up over Xiii, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vieri throws a big elbow that misses.
Xiii looking for a sweep. Not yet Xiii, not yet.
Xiii keeping moving, preventing Vieri from controlling successfully.
Xiii tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vieri postures up.
Vieri trying to control the position from guard on top but Xiii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiii trying to control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Xiii tried to score with a low kick but Vieri checks it.
Vieri lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vieri lands with a nice body punch.
Xiii throws a head kick but Vieri moves out of range.
Xiii bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vieri tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Xiii passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Vieri!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xiii raining down hammerfists from mount.
Vieri bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Xiii trying to keep a closed guard but Vieri is proving a slippery customer.
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 Erkki Vieri will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Xiii blocks a low kick nicely.
Xiii takes one to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Vieri.
Vieri scores with a punch to the head.
Vieri tries to close the distance and clinch but Xiii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Xiii just misses with a punch to the body.
Vieri forces Xiii back against the cage and clinches.
Vieri working aggressively here.
Vieri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Xiii blocking some punches.
Vieri has a couple of punches blocked by Xiii.
Vieri lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xiii can't break the clinch.
Vieri tries to stall but Xiii uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vieri misses with a punch on the inside.
Xiii blocks an uppercut.
Xiii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vieri working aggressively here.
Xiii tries to score a body lock takedown but Vieri shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short left from Vieri.
Vieri misses with a punch to the body.
Vieri misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Vieri to work.
Xiii changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vieri fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Vieri.
Xiii looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Xiii swings for the body but Vieri moves out of range.
Vieri tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Xiii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Xiii lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vieri at a distance.
Vieri throws a hook but Xiii avoids it easily.
Vieri doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Xiii counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xiii scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiii seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vieri does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vieri wants to get back to full guard.
Xiii seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vieri does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vieri wants to control but Xiii is keeping busy.
Vieri is looking for a sweep. Xiii is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Xiii trying to control from half guard but Vieri is working away.
Vieri trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Vieri is desperately trying to improve his position but Xiii has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiii controlling from mount.
Vieri can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xiii breaks from Vieri's wrist control and lands an elbow.
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!
Xiii with shots to the head and body - Vieri looks very uncomfortable down there.
Vieri bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vieri loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vieri trying to control but Xiii is working from the bottom.
Xiii manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vieri manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erkki Vieri dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vieri is looking to score with low kicks.
Vieri gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Xiii counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Vieri!
Vieri takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Vieri tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Xiii wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Xiii creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Xiii scoring with punches and elbows.
Vieri wants to control but Xiii postures up.
Xiii working the ground and pound from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vieri is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Xiii lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Vieri down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiii cracks Vieri with a big elbow.
Xiii trying to control the position but Vieri is working away.
Vieri is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Ruumishuone, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Vieri prevents Xiii from improving position.
Xiii trying to control the position but Vieri is working away.
Vieri takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Xiii trying to control the action but Vieri is working from the bottom.
Vieri is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieri is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Xiii off and has taken his back!
Vieri lands a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vieri connects with a big shot to the side of Xiii's head.
Xiii is in bad spot here.
Vieri doesn't have the hooks in and Xiii manages to turn into his guard.
Xiii lands a couple of digs.
Vieri 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.
Vieri manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Xiii manages to get himself to full guard.
Xiii not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vieri tries to free his leg and advance position but Xiii is retaining full guard.
Xiii is pulling down on Vieri's head to control his posture.
Vieri stands and throws Xiii's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiii struggling a bit here.
Xiii stops Vieri from passing to mount.
Xiii avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Vieri.
Vieri throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Xiii is not content to let Vieri control the position.
Xiii gets back to half guard.
Xiii wants to control but Vieri is keeping busy.
Xiii is looking for a sweep. Vieri is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieri not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Xiii wants to improve his position but Vieri is controlling well.
Vieri is nestled in close to Xiii, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vieri missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Xiii is looking for a sweep. Vieri is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Xiii wants to control but Vieri is keeping busy.
Xiii tries to get to full guard but Vieri has control of the leg.
Vieri wants to lay and pray for a moment but Xiii keeps working.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vieri tries to pass the half guard into mount. Xiii knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Xiii has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vieri is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wedge Xiii really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Xiii moves out of range of the strikes.
Vieri misses with a hook.
Vieri tries to clinch but Xiii is having none of it.
Xiii connects with a right hand. Vieri shakes it off.
Vieri gets a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vieri.
Xiii drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vieri taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Xiii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieri darts in looking for a takedown but Xiii gets double underhooks and turns Vieri into the cage.
Vieri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vieri struggles to land a body shot inside as Xiii controls his hands.
Vieri leaning against his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xiii.
Xiii drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vieri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Xiii is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vieri is defending well.
Erkki Vieri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wedge Xiii.
Vieri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Vieri.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieri scores with a nice hook to the head.
Xiii is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vieri is defending well.
Vieri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vieri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xiii drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vieri pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vieri fails to land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vieri buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vieri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiii moves away.
Vieri looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Vieri. That snapped Xiii's head back.
Vieri walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Xiii checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vieri connects with a leg kick. Xiii looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd cheers as Vieri lands an impressive looking overhand right. Xiii doesn't seem phased though.
Vieri misses with a hook.
Erkki Vieri is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Xiii.
Xiii rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vieri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Xiii slips a jab and a cross from Vieri.
Xiii misses with a head kick.
Xiii darts in looking for a takedown but Vieri gets double underhooks and turns Xiii into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiii blocking some punches.
Vieri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vieri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vieri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Vieri fails to land.
Xiii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vieri scores with a nice hook to the head.
Xiii tries for a takedown but Vieri manages to get underhooks.
Vieri has a couple of punches blocked by Xiii.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vieri misses with a punch on the inside.
Vieri prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vieri leaning against his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erkki Vieri had his way with Wedge Xiii in that round.
That's time! Vieri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Vieri is looking to clinch.
Erkki Vieri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xiii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vieri.
Vieri throws a leg kick but Xiii sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vieri tries to clinch but Xiii is having none of it.
Xiii on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vieri. Vieri obviously looking to wear him down.
Vieri showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Xiii.
Vieri lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
No joy there for Vieri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vieri tries a low kick but Xiii avoids it.
Xiii keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieri throws a leg kick that misses.
Vieri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vieri connects with a body shot.
Vieri stuffs the takedown.
Vieri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xiii.
Vieri throws a hook but Xiii avoids it easily.
Vieri dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Xiii. That did some damage!
Xiii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vieri displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Xiii.
Xiii misses with a takedown attempt - Vieri sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wedge Xiii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Erkki Vieri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wedge Xiii.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieri digs a good body shot into Xiii's ribs.
Vieri throws an off balance right hand
and Xiii counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vieri won't be happy with that.
Erkki Vieri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vieri is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wedge Xiii has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vieri avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Xiii.
Xiii is looking to take a break and control but Vieri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Xiii looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Vieri is avoiding damage well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiii is staying tight to Vieri's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Xiii throws an elbow but Vieri slips to the side and avoids it well.
Vieri tries to bench press Xiii off him but Xiii keeps the position.
Vieri has one of Xiii's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Xiii tries to advance to mount but can't.
Xiii in the domination position with Vieri hanging on.
Xiii throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Vieri defending against the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieri tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Xiii wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vieri is working hard here to advance position.
Xiii is looking to take a break and control but Vieri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vieri is trying to control Xiii's posture but Xiii avoids it.
Xiii in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Vieri gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vieri is looking to improve his position.
Xiii throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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 Erkki Vieri.
I think Vieri 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 49:46
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erkki Vieri!
Erkki Vieri retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Erkki Vieri thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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