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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taylor Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorenzo Lamel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Taylor Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lorenzo Lamel!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lamel drops his hands momentarily and Walker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Walker clobbers Lamel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Walker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lamel.
Lamel misses with a lunging right hand
and Walker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lamel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walker was well out of range. Poor timing from Lamel.
Walker slips a straight right by Lamel.
Walker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lamel misses the shot to the body.
Walker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lamel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Walker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lamel.
Walker drives through and clinches with Lamel against the cage.
Walker just leaning against Lamel, taking a breather.
Walker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Walker manages to break the clinch.
Walker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Walker tries to move into range but Lamel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Walker does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker scores with a decent looking hook.
A big right from Lamel misses.
Walker cracks Lamel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lamel throws the left hand but Walker avoids the punch easily.
Lamel thumps Walker with a low kick.
Walker scores with a body shot.
Lamel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lamel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Walker. That did some damage!
Walker tried to score with a low kick but Lamel checks it.
Walker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lamel moves out of range as Walker strikes.
Lamel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Walker is able to avoid easily.
Lamel misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Lamel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lamel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lamel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Walker.
Walker connects with a right hand. Lamel shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lamel misses with an uppercut.
Walker lands with a shot to the body.
Lamel tries to clinch up.
Lamel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lamel looks to throw the jab but Walker is out of range.
Lamel misses with a straight left.
Walker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Walker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lamel is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Walker keeps the fight on the outside.
A cross from Walker lands.
Walker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Walker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lamel misses with a lunging right hand
letting Walker counter with a right hand.
Lamel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lamel misses with a few strikes there.
Lamel throws an off balance right hand
and Walker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lamel staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Lamel misses.
Lamel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sloppy strikes from Lamel. Those never looked like landing.
Walker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lamel misses with a body shot.
Lamel misses with a hook. Walker ducked under it nicely.
Lamel throws a leg kick that misses.
Walker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Walker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lamel. Lamel obviously looking to wear him down.
Lamel lands a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lamel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Walker.
Walker looks up at the clock. Bad move! Lamel lands a right hand from hell, dropping Walker. Lamel pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lorenzo Lamel!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Herb Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zbigniew Zielinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Herb Dean has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Herb Dean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zbigniew Zielinski!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zielinski shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dean's guard.
Dean looking to control.
Zielinski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zielinski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dean escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zielinski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zielinski scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dean had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zielinski defends it easily.
Zielinski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dean wants to control the position but Zielinski says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Zielinski 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, if Zielinski is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Zielinski is thwarting Dean's attempts to control the position.
Dean looking for submissions off his back.
Zielinski is trying to work for a kimura but Dean is defending well.
Zielinski is working for a submission of some sort.
Zielinski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dean defends it well.
Zielinski looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zielinski wants to pass to mount but Dean is defending the position.
Zielinski is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Dean is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zbigniew Zielinski!
After the big win, Zbigniew Zielinski made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Grand Royal Wear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ayrton Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Fadden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fadden has chosen I Will Be Heard by HATEBREED as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ayrton Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Fadden!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fadden misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lewis throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fadden was covering up waiting for the punch and Lewis finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fadden utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lewis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lewis wants to control from the top but Fadden keeps moving.
Lewis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ayrton Lewis wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Fadden throws a right and a left that Lewis avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A jab from Fadden does it's job there.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fadden napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fadden is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lewis in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lewis working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis is looking to take a break and control but Fadden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fadden pushes Lewis away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lewis gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Fadden is trying to get back to half guard.
Fadden really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lewis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lewis laying and praying for a moment but Fadden takes advantage and regains half guard.
Fadden is trying to maintain the position but Lewis is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lewis with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fadden lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fadden counters with a right hand to the body.
Fadden checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fadden lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lewis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fadden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Fadden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
John Fadden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lewis drives through with a takedown into Fadden's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lewis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fadden keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully.
Lewis advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fadden wants to control but Lewis postures up.
Fadden defending against the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lewis throws an elbow but Fadden slips to the side and avoids it well.
Fadden is not content to let Lewis control the position.
Fadden tries to control but Lewis manages to take his back.
Lewis just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Fadden wants to control his opponent's hands but Lewis gets his hands free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A lull in the action here.
Fadden trying to control the action but Lewis just sinks the hooks in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ayrton Lewis dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lewis looks for a takedown but Fadden sprawls well.
Fadden misses with a low kick.
Fadden swings for the body but Lewis moves out of range.
Fadden misses with a low kick.
Lewis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lewis dives in for a single leg takedown but Fadden sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fadden can't break the clinch.
Lewis trying to land knees to the body.
Fadden controlling the action here for a moment.
Lewis working aggressively here.
Fadden scores with a hook to the body.
Fadden gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lewis regains guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fadden tries to stand but Lewis is controlling from the bottom.
Lewis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lewis working for a triangle but Fadden defends it easily.
Fadden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lewis is keeping the position for now.
Fadden not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fadden throws a big right hand that misses.
Fadden wants to control from the top but Lewis keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lewis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. John Fadden wasn't active enough on the ground.
Fadden fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lewis checks it well.
Fadden swinging wildly here.
Lewis throws a sloppy head kick and Fadden moves out of range easily.
Fadden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lewis was well out of range. Poor timing from Fadden.
Lewis fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ayrton Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fadden with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fadden gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lewis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fadden has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A shot in the inside from Fadden.
Lewis trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fadden avoids it.
Lewis scores with a shot to the side of Fadden's head.
Fadden working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lewis stops a takedown attempt from Fadden.
Lewis struggles to land a body shot inside as Fadden controls his hands.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fadden - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lewis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fadden prevents it.
A shot in the inside from Lewis.
Fadden throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lewis blocks it with crossed arms.
Lewis misses with a knee strike.
Fadden tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fadden is trying to force a seperation but Lewis has the dominant position.
A left hand lands to the body for Fadden.
Lewis landing knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short uppercut from Fadden.
Lewis lands a nice knee to the body.
Lewis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fadden misses with a knee to the head.
Lewis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lewis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lewis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fadden has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lewis after a bit of a struggle.
Lewis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fadden backwards.
Fadden tries to land knees in the clinch but Lewis avoids the damage to the body.
Fadden tries to work over Lewis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lewis as Fadden tries to tie him up.
Lewis lands with a light punch inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lewis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fadden has Lewis pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Fadden pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lewis tumbling to the mat - Fadden dives into Lewis's guard.
Fadden trying to control but Lewis is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Fadden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Fadden scores with a nice strike.
Fadden throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fadden looks to land a combination. Lewis sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lewis shoots in but Fadden avoids the takedown attempt easily.
John Fadden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fadden.
Fadden throws a leg kick but Lewis moved away.
Lewis blocks a low kick nicely.
Fadden tries to close the distance and clinch but Lewis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fadden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lewis goes for a double leg but Fadden avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fadden continues to drive forward.
Lewis lands a hook that snaps the head of Fadden backwards.
Fadden using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lewis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fadden effectively controlling the action here.
John Fadden seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fadden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fadden defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lewis.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ayrton Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fadden finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown but Fadden shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lewis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fadden sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lewis somewhat.
Lewis throws the kick towards the body but Fadden avoids it.
Fadden slaps away a takedown attempt from Lewis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lewis keeps the fight on the outside.
Fadden tries to clinch there but Lewis circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Lewis blocks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis shoots in but Fadden avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lewis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fadden's guard.
Lewis preventing the sweep.
Lewis passes into half guard.
Lewis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fadden is trying to get back to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are battling for position here. Fadden manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fadden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lewis is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis wants to control from the top but Fadden keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fadden can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lewis throwing strikes from guard but Fadden blocks nicely.
Fadden working a defensive guard but Lewis passes into half guard.
Fadden has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lewis is working away from the top position though.
Lewis performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis passes the guard and advances to mount!
Lewis with good strikes from the mount here!
Fadden is looking to improve his position but Lewis isn't that keen on the idea.
Lewis lands a couple of good shots and Fadden has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
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.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Lewis's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lewis is hanging on to Fadden's back as he tries to escape.
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 Ayrton Lewis.
I think Lewis 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ayrton Lewis!
A victorious Ayrton Lewis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isaac Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Isaac Frost has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sergio Pettis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Isaac Frost!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frost takes a swing at Pettis's ribcage but misses.
Frost ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Frost misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pettis.
Frost throws a poor cross that misses
so Pettis counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pettis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pettis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Frost wants to sweep here but Pettis controlling him for the moment.
Pettis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pettis looking to pass the guard.
We've been hearing that Pettis has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Frost is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pettis is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frost has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pettis is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Frost.
Frost tries to bench press Pettis off him but Pettis keeps the position.
Frost is not content to let Pettis control the position.
Frost is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost keeps trying to improve his position.
Pettis connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Frost some visible discomfort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pettis has control of an arm but Frost manages to advance to Pettis's back!
Pettis fending off the submission attempt from Frost.
Pettis trying to control the position but Frost manages to sink in the hooks.
Frost is trying to stick to Pettis's back but Pettis is turning into Frost. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Frost's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Pettis.
Pettis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pettis is looking to work some ground and pound but Frost has wrist control.
Pettis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Frost avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frost is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pettis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pettis passes Frost's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pettis lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Frost slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Frost has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Pettis should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Frost has tightened it up now! Pettis should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Isaac Frost!
Isaac Frost is the new welterweight champion!
Isaac Frost was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mercy Falls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Homer Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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210 lbs
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215 lbs
13 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mercy Falls!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Homer Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson shoots in but Falls avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Simpson closes the distance and clinches.
Falls scores with a hook to the body.
Simpson pulls Falls into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Simpson keeping moving, preventing Falls from controlling successfully.
Simpson pulls Falls in close to prevent any damage.
Simpson has his feet on Falls's thighs here. He's pushed Falls off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Falls screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Homer Simpson! Homer Simpson retains his light heavyweight title!
Homer Simpson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Blake Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Berzins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson comes to the cage accompanied by Weight of Sound. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Blake Thompson !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrew Berzins!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Berzins. That snapped Thompson 's head back.
We've been hearing reports that Thompson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Berzins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Berzins wants to slow Thompson down by chopping away at his legs.
Thompson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Berzins is fending him off so far but Thompson persists. Nope, Berzins circles away and we're back to standing.
Berzins slaps away a takedown attempt from Thompson , before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blake Thompson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson dives in for a single leg takedown but Berzins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Berzins lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Berzins pushes off an throws an elbow but Thompson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Berzins looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Berzins lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Berzins breaks the clinch.
Berzins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson shoots for a takedown but Berzins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thompson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Berzins circles away.
Thompson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Berzins defends it nicely.
Thompson moves out of range of the leg kick from Berzins.
Thompson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Berzins's waist but Berzins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thompson off to one side.
Berzins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thompson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thompson tries for a takedown but Berzins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thompson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Berzins swivels and escapes.
Berzins throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson wants to clinch but Berzins slips to the side
and Berzins counters with a straight right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thompson .
Berzins lands a really nice looking cross but Thompson seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berzins slaps away a takedown attempt from Thompson , before circling back to the center of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thompson .
Thompson wants to clinch up but Berzins keeps it at a distance.
Berzins looks to score with a jab to the body but Thompson is just out of range.
Blake Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Berzins defends well and Thompson ends up having to push Berzins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Thompson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Berzins walks away with a smile on his face. Thompson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Berzins throws a leg kick but Thompson moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson has a takedown stuffed.
Thompson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thompson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Berzins counters with a thumping low kick.
Berzins throws a leg kick but Thompson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Berzins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson closes the distance and clinches up with Berzins, looking for a takedown. Thompson pushes Berzins against the cage but Berzins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thompson shoots in looking for a takedown. Berzins tries to sprawl out of it but Thompson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Berzins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Berzins slaps away a takedown attempt from Thompson , before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Berzins tenderised Thompson 's leg. Thompson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Berzins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thompson . That did some damage!
Berzins cracks a nice hook into Thompson 's ribs.
Berzins lands a big head kick that sends Thompson tumbling to the mat! Berzins takes a step backwards and waves Thompson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Thompson is rocked!
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!
Berzins fakes the leg kick and cracks Thompson in the body.
Oh Thompson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Thompson . He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Thompson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Berzins tries to avoid it but Thompson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Berzins to the ground. Berzins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thompson shoots in but Berzins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Berzins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Berzins stuffs the takedown.
Berzins lands with a nice body punch.
A head kick by Berzins - that's a beauty! Thompson 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 Berzins can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Andrew Berzins! Andrew Berzins retains his bantamweight title!
A very excited looking Andrew Berzins made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Barrett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Myoto Lachida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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245 lbs
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293 lbs
13 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Barrett!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Myoto Lachida!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lachida shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Barrett napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Barrett taking punishment in the form of punches.
Lachida has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Barrett!
Barrett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barrett keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lachida jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Barrett manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Barrett's coaches at Xtreme MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Barrett takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lachida advances to mount.
Barrett knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lachida on the ground.
The referee warns Barrett that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lachida cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lachida with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Barrett wants to hold on but Lachida pushes him away.
Barrett is working to get back to half guard.
Lachida jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Barrett is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Barrett and Lachida has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Lachida tries to advance to mount but Barrett denies him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lachida is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barrett knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Barrett tries to improve position but can't.
Lachida fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Barrett is looking to regain half guard here but Lachida keeps moving and retains side control.
Barrett is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lachida landing a few strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lachida lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Barrett on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Barrett tries to get out of the position.
Lachida wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Barrett, who protects the arm well.
Lachida in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Barrett is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Myoto Lachida! Myoto Lachida retains his super heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Myoto Lachida 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Berzins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Patton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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155 lbs
14 - 2 - 0 |
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155 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dominic Berzins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rick Patton!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berzins throws a shot to the body.
Jab by Berzins.
Patton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Berzins.
Patton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Berzins drives through and clinches with Patton against the cage.
Berzins lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berzins is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Patton looks winded!
Patton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Patton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Berzins prevents it.
Dominic Berzins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Patton.
Berzins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pattons head.
Berzins lands with a short shot to the head.
Berzins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Berzins is pressed up against the cage. Patton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Berzins down to the mat. Berzins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Berzins connects with a superb combination that knocks Patton out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Berzins before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Patton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dominic Berzins!
During a confident post fight interview, Dominic Berzins 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Alejandro Contreras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mercurius Faunus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alejandro Contreras has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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166 lbs
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160 lbs
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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
16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alejandro Contreras!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mercurius Faunus!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Contreras misses with an uppercut.
Contreras throws a body shot but no joy.
Contreras forces Faunus back against the cage and clinches.
Contreras keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Faunus's efforts to push away.
A nice right hand lands inside from Contreras.
Contreras lands with a left to the head.
Faunus is trying to break the clinch but Contreras is controlling him.
Contreras lands a nice shot to the body.
Faunus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Contreras lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Contreras on the inside.
It looks like Mercurius Faunus has been cut.
Faunus misses with some punches.
Contreras gets through Faunus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Contreras softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Faunus throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Contreras.
Still in the clinch, Contreras scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Faunus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Contreras lands an uppercut.
Contreras throws a punch but it's blocked by Faunus.
Faunus scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Faunus.
Contreras presses Faunus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Contreras blocks an uppercut.
Faunus is trying to push Contreras away but Contreras has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Contreras lands a hook that snaps the head of Faunus backwards.
Contreras lands with a short shot to the head.
Faunus throws a punch but it's blocked by Contreras.
Faunus has had enough of the clinch but Contreras keeps him there for the moment.
Contreras tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Faunus working aggressively here.
Contreras has a couple of punches blocked by Faunus.
Contreras tries to throw a body punch but Faunus avoids it by throwing Contreras back against the cage.
Contreras throws an elbow but it misses.
Faunus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Contreras stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Contreras fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Faunus manages to avoid it.
Faunus ducks under a wild hook from Contreras.
Faunus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Contreras on the side of the head.
Contreras waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Faunus.
Contreras looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Contreras has closed the distance and engaged Faunus in a clinch.
Contreras tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Faunus fails to land.
Contreras throws a head punch that misses.
Contreras blocks an uppercut.
Faunus blocks an uppercut.
Contreras lands a body shot.
Contreras misses with a punch on the inside.
Contreras blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Contreras lands an uppercut.
Contreras prevents a body shot from Faunus.
Faunus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faunus tries to break the clinch but Contreras is controlling the position.
Faunus blocks an uppercut.
Contreras throws a punch but it's blocked by Faunus.
Faunus working aggressively here.
Contreras works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Faunus lands a hook that snaps the head of Contreras backwards.
Nice body punch from Contreras.
Contreras cracks Faunus with a nice body shot.
Contreras throws a punch but it's blocked by Faunus.
Contreras misses with a hook from the clinch.
Contreras lands with a right to the head.
Contreras swings wildly with an uppercut but Faunus uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Contreras.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Faunus.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Faunus.
Faunus working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Contreras lands a hook that snaps the head of Faunus backwards.
Faunus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Contreras blocking some punches.
Contreras throws a head punch that misses.
Contreras working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Faunus breaks from the clinch.
Contreras gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Faunus wants to stall.
Faunus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Faunus.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Faunus.
Faunus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Faunus blocking some punches.
Faunus working aggressively here.
Faunus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Contreras.
Contreras blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Contreras dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mercurius Faunus'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.
A telegraphed right hand from Faunus misses the target.
Faunus throws a shot from downtown. Contreras moves away and avoids it.
Contreras is looking to clinch but Faunus is avoiding it.
Faunus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Contreras.
Alejandro Contreras seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Contreras. That snapped Faunus's head back.
Contreras ducks under a wild hook from Faunus.
Faunus ducks under a wild hook from Contreras.
Contreras throws a body punch but Faunus moves out of range.
Contreras needs to keep his hands up - Faunus had a free shot at his head there.
Contreras connects with a right hand. Faunus shakes it off.
Contreras throws a jab when Faunus was well out of range.
Contreras throws a big shot that misses.
Faunus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Contreras takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Faunus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Contreras.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Contreras scores with a jab.
The fighters circling - Contreras throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut there from Faunus.
Faunus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Contreras jabs Faunus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Faunus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Faunus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Faunus tries to move into range but Contreras moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Contreras tests Faunus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Faunus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Faunus slips a jab from Contreras.
Contreras lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Contreras tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Contreras is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Faunus.
Contreras with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice defenses there by Faunus.
Contreras wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Faunus misses with a hook.
Faunus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Contreras.
Contreras misses with a combination
and Faunus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Contreras fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Faunus manages to avoid it.
Faunus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Contreras.
Faunus lands a jab.
Contreras scores with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contreras wants to clinch up but Faunus keeps it at a distance.
Contreras throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Faunus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Faunus lands with a cross.
It looks like Alejandro Contreras has been cut.
Faunus cracks Contreras with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Contreras ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Faunus moves away.
Contreras uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Faunus.
Faunus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Contreras's head.
A slow jab from Contreras misses its intended target.
Contreras moves into the clinch.
Faunus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Contreras is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Faunus is defending well for now.
Contreras prevents a body shot from Faunus.
Faunus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Faunus.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Faunus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Contreras rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Faunus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Contreras misses with a looping right.
Contreras misses with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Faunus - just one landing.
Contreras punishes Faunus's body with a nice straight punch.
Contreras is looking to clinch.
Faunus blocks a jab.
A lazy left from Contreras finds it's target.
Alejandro Contreras is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Faunus misses.
Contreras jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters circling - Faunus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Contreras walks into a straight right hand from Faunus.
Contreras lunges at Faunus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Faunus's hand.
Faunus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alejandro Contreras will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Faunus lands a jab.
Contreras throws a lazy uppercut
and Faunus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Contreras throws a jab when Faunus was well out of range.
Contreras throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Contreras misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Contreras cracks Faunus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Contreras looks to land a left hand but Faunus moved out of range nicely.
Contreras tests Faunus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Contreras throws an off balance right hand
and Faunus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Contreras looks to score with a jab to the body but Faunus is just out of range.
Faunus throws a hook but Contreras blocks it.
Contreras fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Contreras misses with a left hand
and Faunus counters with a stiff right hand.
Contreras looks to land a right hand but Faunus moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faunus needs to keep his hands up - Contreras had a free shot at his head there.
Nice defenses there by Faunus.
Faunus throws a looping overhand right but Contreras ducks down to avoid it.
Faunus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Contreras.
Contreras throws a jab but it's blocked by Faunus.
Faunus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Contreras.
Contreras looks to score with a jab to the body but Faunus is just out of range.
Contreras looks to score with a jab to the body but Faunus is just out of range.
Faunus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Contreras misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Contreras scores with a jab to the jaw.
Faunus has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jab by Contreras.
Faunus cracks Contreras with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Faunus moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contreras bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Faunus's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faunus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Contreras bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Faunus's head backwards.
Contreras tries to clinch but Faunus moves out of range.
Faunus misses with a looping left.
Contreras slips under a jab.
Contreras lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Contreras lands with a hook. Faunus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Contreras takes the fight into the clinch.
Faunus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Contreras as the two fighters clinch.
Contreras has a couple of punches blocked by Faunus.
Contreras tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Faunus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Contreras misses with some punches.
Faunus tries to break the clinch but Contreras is controlling the position.
Contreras goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Contreras.
Contreras lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Contreras.
Faunus misses with a punch on the inside.
Faunus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Contreras lands a body punch.
Contreras lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Contreras.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Contreras creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Faunus is rocked!
Contreras lands a shot to the body.
Faunus is still on wobbly legs! Can Contreras finish him?
Faunus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Faunus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Faunus seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Contreras lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Faunus backwards.
Contreras working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Contreras scores with a shot to the side of Faunus's head.
Contreras lands a body shot.
Faunus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Contreras working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Faunus has a couple of punches blocked by Contreras.
Faunus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Contreras lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alejandro Contreras has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Faunus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Contreras misses with some punches.
Faunus avoiding damage as Contreras throws knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Faunus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Contreras tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Contreras.
Contreras pushes Faunus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Contreras clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Contreras's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice defenses there by Faunus.
Faunus misses with a hook.
Faunus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Faunus misses with a punch on the inside.
Contreras can't find room to land a body shot as Faunus controls the action.
Contreras lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Faunus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Contreras is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Faunus is defending well for now.
Nice body punch from Contreras - that landed with a thud.
Contreras goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Contreras scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Contreras.
Faunus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Contreras has Faunus pressed against the cage, preventing Faunus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faunus avoids a wild elbow strike from Contreras.
Faunus working aggressively here.
Contreras misses with a short punch on the inside.
Contreras working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Faunus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Contreras swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Contreras lands a nice uppercut.
Faunus is trying to break free.
Faunus prevents a body shot from Contreras.
Faunus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Contreras presses Faunus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Contreras has a couple of punches blocked by Faunus.
Contreras scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Contreras blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Contreras.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Contreras fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contreras lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Faunus backwards.
Contreras misses with some punches.
Contreras lands a body punch.
Faunus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Contreras has him pressed against the cage.
Faunus has had enough of the clinch but Contreras keeps him there for the moment.
Contreras presses Faunus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Faunus is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Faunus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Contreras doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Faunus throws a punch but it's blocked by Contreras.
Contreras creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short left from Contreras.
Faunus blocks an uppercut.
Contreras swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Faunus pushes Contreras back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Contreras softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contreras misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Contreras.
Contreras lands with a short shot to the head.
Contreras unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Faunus! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Contreras is unloading with more strikes now! Faunus drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alejandro Contreras!
Alejandro Contreras is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Alejandro Contreras made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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