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FF XXIII: Sokolov v Max Gracie PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viliame Tabau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Webb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Webb has chosen Kid Rock - Born Free as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Christopher Webb acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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216 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Viliame Tabau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christopher Webb!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Webb circles away from the clinch attempt.
Webb has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Webb closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
I wouldn't like to be where Tabau is right now.
Webb in side control lands a decent elbow.
Tabau is trying to get back to half guard.
Webb throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Tabau gets back to half guard.
Tabau regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Webb.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tabau has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Webb is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Webb wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Webb lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Webb looks to land a strike but Tabau avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webb is looking to work some ground and pound but Tabau has wrist control.
Webb lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Webb slips nicely into half guard.
Tabau taking some punishment here, with Webb in his half guard.
Tabau trying to control here.
Nice strikes from Webb there.
Tabau is trying to stand back up but Webb is controlling him
Webb not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Webb seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tabau is trying to stand back up but Webb is controlling him
Tabau regains full guard. Nicely done.
Webb works over Tabau with some ground and pound from guard.
Webb chips away with some ground and pound.
Webb must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webb cracks Tabau with a solid left hand.
Webb scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tabau is rocked!
Webb loads up on a big left hand. Tabau felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Webb looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Tabau can't hide his disappointment, as Webb celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christopher Webb!
Christopher Webb decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bryer Michael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adegoke Olujimi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael comes to the cage accompanied by OTHERWISE - Coming For The Throne . Olujimi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Jovivaa - Vigilant. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bryer Michael!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adegoke Olujimi!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olujimi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Michael slips a jab and a cross from Olujimi.
Michael thinks about countering with a body kick.
Olujimi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Michael circles away quickly and effectively.
We've been informed that Olujimi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Michael slips a jab from Olujimi.
Olujimi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Michael definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Michael misses with a leg kick.
Olujimi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Michael uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Olujimi.
Olujimi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Michael.
Olujimi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Michael throws a nice outside leg kick.
Olujimi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Michael throwing a counter right hand but Olujimi manages to avoid it.
Olujimi misses with a few strikes there.
As Olujimi tries to get set, Michael tries to push him back and clinch up but Olujimi manages to avoid the attempt.
Michael uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Olujimi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Michael scores with a jab to the head.
Olujimi digs a good hook to Michael's body.
Adegoke Olujimi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olujimi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Olujimi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Olujimi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Michael.
Olujimi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Olujimi misses with a takedown
and Michael counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Michael dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Olujimi. That did some damage!
Michael lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
No joy there for Olujimi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Michael seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Olujimi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Michael pushes Olujimi away with a front kick.
Michael uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Olujimi.
Michael throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olujimi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Michael avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Olujimi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Michael lands with a shot to the body.
Olujimi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Michael manages to avoid it.
Olujimi misses with a body shot
and Michael counters with an inside leg kick.
Olujimi misses the shot to the body.
Michael throws a leg kick but Olujimi checks it.
A combination from Olujimi does no damage.
Olujimi misses the body punch
and Olujimi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Olujimi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bryer Michael has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adegoke Olujimi.
Olujimi misses with a double jab
and Michael makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Olujimi looks winded!
Olujimi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Adegoke Olujimi has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michael uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Olujimi.
Michael tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Olujimi manages to circle out of the way.
Olujimi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Michael rather than just go for the knockout.
Michael motions for Olujimi to come forward. Michael throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Olujimi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Michael counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Michael throws a sloppy head kick and Olujimi moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by Michael.
Michael scores with a crisp jab that stopped Olujimi in his tracks.
Olujimi throws a right hand that Michael ducks under and follows up with a left that Michael also avoids with ease.
Michael throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Olujimi throws out a loose jab but Michael uses good head movement to avoid it.
Michael ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Olujimi moves away.
Olujimi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Olujimi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Michael appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Olujimi misses
and Michael counters with a crisp right hand that drops Olujimi! Michael lets Olujimi back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Olujimi is rocked!
Bryer Michael is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Olujimi throws a right hand that misses
and Michael makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Olujimi is still on wobbly legs! Can Michael finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michael drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Olujimi right on the button. Olujimi goes down! Michael follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Michael gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryer Michael!
Bryer Michael took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Big Bear Nutrition 160Q for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Dingerballs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jenik Krejza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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259 lbs
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Dingerballs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jenik Krejza!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krejza has closed the distance and engaged Dingerballs in a clinch.
Krejza told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Dingerballs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dingerballs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dingerballs misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dingerballs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Jenik Krejza has been cut.
Dingerballs wants the takedown. Krejza is fighting it off but Dingerballs persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Krejza's guard against the cage.
Dingerballs throwing strikes but missing.
Dingerballs engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krejza keeping full guard, as Dingerballs tries to pass.
Krejza working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dingerballs.
Dingerballs might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dingerballs 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.
Dingerballs 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.
Krejza avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Krejza wants to stand and escape but Dingerballs is having none of it.
Dingerballs slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dingerballs scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dingerballs cracks Krejza with a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krejza wants to get back to his feet.
Krejza is letting Dingerballs control him for a moment.
Dingerballs cracks Krejza with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dingerballs is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Krejza is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dingerballs is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Krejza's shoulder. That is not cool.
Krejza is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dingerballs has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Dingerballs landing strikes.
Dingerballs tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dingerballs is staying tight to Krejza's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Krejza wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dingerballs controlling the position from side mount.
Dingerballs connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Krejza some visible discomfort.
Krejza really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dingerballs. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dingerballs lands a few punches from side control.
A lull in the action here as Dingerballs stalls from top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Dingerballs's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Dingerballs is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Krejza has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dingerballs is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Krejza is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dingerballs is staying tight to Krejza's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krejza is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dingerballs wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Krejza, who protects the arm well.
Krejza tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dingerballs is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Krejza knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dingerballs is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Krejza will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Dingerballs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jenik Krejza'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.
Krejza throws a wild body kick that Dingerballs sees coming a mile off.
Dingerballs rushes Krejza and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Krejza is trying to break free.
Dingerballs turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Dingerballs just content to control the position.
Dingerballs creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dingerballs works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here.
Krejza pushes Dingerballs away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dingerballs gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dingerballs controls the position.
Krejza is trying to get back to his feet.
Mike Dingerballs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dingerballs in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dingerballs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krejza can do to turn this around?
Dingerballs is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Krejza has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dingerballs is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Krejza's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Check out the look on Dingerballs's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dingerballs is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Dingerballs tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dingerballs is staying tight to Krejza's torso, preventing him from escaping.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Krejza wants to control but Dingerballs postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dingerballs scoring with punches and elbows.
Dingerballs moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Dingerballs seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Krejza for as long as he can get away with.
Dingerballs tries for a kimura but Krejza is defending well.
Krejza can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Krejza is trying to get back to his feet.
Dingerballs is trying to get an arm triangle but Krejza is defending well.
Dingerballs tries to advance to mount but Krejza denies him.
Dingerballs cracks Krejza with a big elbow.
The cut above Jenik Krejza's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dingerballs wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Krejza, who protects the arm well.
Krejza tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dingerballs tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Dingerballs dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jenik Krejza's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Dingerballs has closed the distance and engaged Krejza in a clinch.
Dingerballs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Krejza's elbow.
Dingerballs lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Dingerballs scores with a nice short uppercut.
Krejza breaks the clinch.
Nice body kick there by Krejza.
Krejza throws a wild body kick that Dingerballs sees coming a mile off.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dingerballs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dingerballs has hold of one of Krejza's legs. Krejza is fighting the takedown attempt but Dingerballs gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Dingerballs passes into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dingerballs winds up and cracks Krejza with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krejza tries to kick Dingerballs off but Dingerballs keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dingerballs takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dingerballs trying to control the pace.
Dingerballs has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Krejza wants to get back to his feet.
Dingerballs is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Krejza!
Krejza is bucking up trying to escape but Dingerballs cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jenik Krejza's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mike Dingerballs!
After the fight, Mike Dingerballs was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paco Gutierrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Vieira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Vieira's choice of entrance music: T.I. - Go get it. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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183 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paco Gutierrez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rafael Vieira!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vieira moves into the clinch.
Vieira tries to pull guard but Gutierrez won't allow it.
Gutierrez working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Gutierrez.
A shot in the inside from Gutierrez.
Vieira taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vieira is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gutierrez is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Vieira to the mat. Vieira regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Vieira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gutierrez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Vieira is tightening it up a little... Gutierrez has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Gutierrez reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Gutierrez taps out! Nice BJJ there by Vieira!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rafael Vieira!
After the fight, Rafael Vieira was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Paco Gutierrez had this to say: 'I ain't workin at no McDonald, partner - you'll see me back in here, and I'll be better than ever!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ejup Ramadani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Correa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose Correa is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ejup Ramadani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Correa!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ramadani, as that shot connected.
That kick from Ramadani tenderised Correa's leg. Correa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ramadani throws a nice looking combination but Correa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Correa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ramadani has time to react.
Ramadani scores with a hook.
Ramadani lands a big head kick that sends Correa tumbling to the mat! Ramadani takes a step backwards and waves Correa back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Correa is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramadani cracks Correa with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Ramadani has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Correa to stand back up!
Correa is still on wobbly legs! Can Ramadani finish him?
Ramadani tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Correa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ramadani lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Correa - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Ramadani!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ejup Ramadani!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Kaukalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduardo Zapata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Zapata's choice of entrance music: Rage Against The Machine - Killing In The Name. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Basic striking
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pekka Kaukalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eduardo Zapata!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaukalo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zapata takes a step back to recover.
Kaukalo lands a really nice looking cross but Zapata seems unphased.
Zapata fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zapata looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zapata moves into the clinch.
Zapata avoids a wild elbow strike from Kaukalo.
Kaukalo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kaukalo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zapata blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaukalo lands with a light punch inside.
Kaukalo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zapata tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pekka Kaukalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eduardo Zapata.
Kaukalo misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kaukalo.
Kaukalo has Zapata pressed against the cage.
Zapata can't get the takedown.
Kaukalo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zapata backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zapata.
Zapata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zapata has Kaukalo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kaukalo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kaukalo has Zapata pressed against the cage.
Zapata stalling.
Kaukalo swings wildly with an uppercut but Zapata uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Kaukalo.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kaukalo.
Kaukalo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zapatas head.
Kaukalo stops a takedown attempt from Zapata.
Zapata is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kaukalo swings wildly with an uppercut but Zapata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaukalo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kaukalo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Zapata tries to break free but Kaukalo pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zapata being controlled against the cage.
Kaukalo just leaning against Zapata, taking a breather.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Kaukalo for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Zapata is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kaukalo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kaukalo misses with a punch to the body.
Kaukalo throws a punch but it's blocked by Zapata.
Kaukalo has a couple of punches blocked by Zapata.
Come on Kaukalo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kaukalo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Kaukalo.
Kaukalo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kaukalo effectively controlling the action here.
Kaukalo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zapatas head.
A short right from Kaukalo.
Come on Kaukalo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A shot in the inside from Kaukalo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaukalo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zapata blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Kaukalo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Zapata dives in and grabs Kaukalo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kaukalo pushes down on Zapata's head and hops out.
Kaukalo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zapata just manages to avoid it.
Zapata scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Zapata works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Zapata throws a strike aimed at the side of Kaukalo's head but Kaukalo avoids it well.
Kaukalo can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zapata working the ground and pound but Kaukalo is defending the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zapata creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
A lull in the action here as Zapata stalls from top position.
Kaukalo struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zapata looking to control but instead Kaukalo has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zapata throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zapata looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kaukalo is defending against the submission attempts here by Zapata.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Eduardo Zapata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zapata closes the distance and clinches up with Kaukalo, looking for a takedown. Zapata pushes Kaukalo against the cage but Kaukalo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kaukalo takes a swing at Zapata's ribcage but misses.
Zapata moves forwards but Kaukalo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zapata fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kaukalo sprawls well initially but Zapata persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kaukalo wants to control but Zapata is keeping busy and won't allow it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Zapata working his ground and pound in the gym.
Kaukalo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zapata.
Zapata throws a strike but Kaukalo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Zapata throws an elbow that misses. Kaukalo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zapata's guard. Nice move by Kaukalo!
Kaukalo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Zapata pulls Kaukalo in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaukalo won't allow Zapata to get back to his feet.
Kaukalo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zapata has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kaukalo sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kaukalo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zapata will feel that in the morning.
Jab by Kaukalo.
Zapata has his takedown stuffed
and Kaukalo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pekka Kaukalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eduardo Zapata.
No luck for Zapata with that takedown attempt.
Kaukalo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zapata can do to turn this around?
Zapata fails with the takedown
and Kaukalo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kaukalo scores with a nice head shot.
Zapata is rocked!
Eduardo Zapata is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kaukalo stuffs the takedown.
Zapata is still on wobbly legs! Can Kaukalo finish him?
Kaukalo dips to his left and cracks Zapata with an uppercut!
Kaukalo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zapata.
Zapata fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zapata is breathing heavily.
Kaukalo drives through and clinches with Zapata against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Kaukalo dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Zapata gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kaukalo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zapata circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zapata seems to have recovered his senses.
Kaukalo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kaukalo lands a big right hand that sends Zapata crashing to the mat! Kaukalo stays standing though and waves Zapata back to his feet!
Zapata tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kaukalo defends well and Zapata ends up having to push Kaukalo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kaukalo drops Zapata with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Zapata! Kaukalo dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pekka Kaukalo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mario Puzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronan Chantry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Puzo comes to the cage accompanied by Speak Softly Love. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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21
187 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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20
203 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mario Puzo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ronan Chantry!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puzo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chantry cracks Puzo with an open hand slap.
Puzo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Puzo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Some wild striking there from Chantry.
Puzo throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Puzo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Puzo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hilo Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
A punch combination from Chantry misses.
Puzo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chantry is looking for the big counter here.
Puzo throws a head kick that Chantry semi-blocks.
It looks like Ronan Chantry has been cut.
Puzo throws a right and a left that both miss.
A countering left hand to the body from Chantry misses.
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 looping hook to the body misses from Chantry. Puzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chantry needs to keep his hands up - Puzo had a free shot at his head there.
Puzo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chantry misses with a double jab
and Puzo moves into the clinch.
Chantry is trying to push Puzo away but Puzo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Puzo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Puzo misses with a body punch.
Puzo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Puzo has Chantry pressed against the cage, preventing Chantry from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Puzo digs a right hand into Chantry's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chantry's gas tank.
Puzo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chantry is trying to force a seperation but Puzo has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puzo scores with a shot to the side of Chantry's head.
Puzo throws a head punch that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Puzo.
Puzo slows down the pace here.
Puzo gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Puzo stalling.
Still in the clinch, Puzo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Puzo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Puzo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mario Puzo.
Chantry lands a right hook to the body.
A punch combination from Chantry misses.
Puzo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chantry, as that shot connected.
Puzo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chantry stuns Puzo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chantry looks to score with a jab to the body but Puzo is just out of range.
Chantry throws a body shot but no joy.
Puzo tries to counter by clinching up but Chantry breaks away and moves out of range.
Chantry fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Puzo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chantry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Puzo tries to counter by clinching up but Chantry breaks away and moves out of range.
Chantry will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Chantry tries to get set, Puzo tries to push him back and clinch up but Chantry manages to avoid the attempt.
Chantry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Puzo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chantry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chantry lands a nice hook to Puzo's body. Puzo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chantry swings widly with a right hand
and Puzo moves into the clinch.
Puzo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Puzo.
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 Mario Puzo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ronan Chantry's cut.
That's time! Puzo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Chantry waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Puzo.
Puzo throwing a counter right hand but Chantry manages to avoid it.
Chantry throws a good cross that connects.
Puzo looks to score with a jab to the body but Chantry is just out of range.
Chantry misses with a wild combination.
Chantry misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Puzo tries to counter by clinching up but Chantry breaks away and moves out of range.
Puzo lands with a right hand.
Puzo stuns Chantry with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puzo moves into range and clinches up with Chantry.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Puzo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puzo leaning against his opponent.
Come on Puzo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Puzo for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Puzo pushes Chantry back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Puzo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Puzo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Puzo tries a body shot but Chantry blocks it.
Chantry is trying to break the clinch but Puzo has him pressed against the cage.
Puzo taking a breather.
Puzo struggles to land a body shot inside as Chantry controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Puzo.
Puzo has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Puzo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Puzo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Puzo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Puzo lands with a right to the head.
Puzo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chantry backwards.
Puzo digs a right hand into Chantry's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chantry's gas tank.
Puzo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mario Puzo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chantry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Puzo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Chantry prevents a body shot from Puzo.
Puzo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chantry can do to turn this around?
Puzo pushes Chantry back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Puzo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Puzo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Puzo struggles to land a body shot inside as Chantry controls his hands.
Puzo tries to work over Chantry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chantry can't break the clinch.
Puzo working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Puzo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puzo has Chantry pressed against the cage.
Puzo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Puzo controlling the action here for a moment.
Chantry tries to break free but Puzo pushes him back against the cage.
Puzo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Puzo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puzo has a couple of punches blocked by Chantry.
Puzo lands a nice shot to the body.
Puzo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Puzo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ronan Chantry's cut.
That's time! Puzo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Chantry throws an off balance right hand
and Puzo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Puzo.
Puzo stalling.
Puzo tries to work over Chantry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Puzo.
Chantry tries to break the clinch but Puzo is controlling the position.
Puzo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Puzo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Puzo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chantry.
Puzo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Puzo lands a nice uppercut.
Puzo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chantry looks to land a combination but Puzo avoids it well.
Puzo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Puzo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Puzo stuns Chantry with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Puzo misses with a left hand
and Chantry counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Puzo thinking.
Chantry avoids the head kick by Puzo.
Some wild striking there from Chantry.
Chantry throws a predictable looking body shot
and Puzo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Puzo.
Puzo controlling the action here for a moment.
Puzo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chantry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puzo controlling the action here for a moment.
Chantry is trying to stall.
Puzo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Puzo lands with a light punch inside.
Puzo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Puzo - that landed with a thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chantry can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Puzo.
Puzo digs a right hand into Chantry's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chantry's gas tank.
Puzo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Puzo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Puzo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Puzo moves into the clinch.
Puzo tries to work over Chantry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Puzo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Puzo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Puzo has Chantry pressed against the cage.
Puzo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puzo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Puzo scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Chantry scores with a nice short uppercut.
Puzo struggles to land a body shot inside as Chantry controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Puzo.
Puzo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chantry wants to get back to striking at distance but Puzo won't allow it.
Puzo effectively controlling the action here.
Puzo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Puzo clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ronan Chantry's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Chantry digs a good body shot into Puzo's ribs.
Puzo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chantry's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Chantry duly obliges.
Puzo throws a body shot but no joy.
Chantry throws out a counter right but Puzo avoids it with no problem.
Some wild striking there from Chantry.
Chantry misses with the combination.
Ronan Chantry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puzo falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Chantry to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Chantry misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puzo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chantry throws a jab when Puzo was well out of range.
Puzo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ronan Chantry seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Puzo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chantry's head.
Puzo misses the jab.
A head kick from Puzo lands but Chantry takes it in his stride.
A solid leg kick lands there for Puzo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chantry. Puzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Puzo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chantry.
Puzo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chantry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puzo.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Puzo, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Puzo. That's going to slow Chantry down.
Chantry misses the shot to the body.
Ronan Chantry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Puzo misses with a jab to the body
and Chantry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chantry fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Puzo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Chantry throws a series of punches but Puzo avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Puzo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chantry.
Chantry throws a hook to the side of Puzo's head but Puzo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A shot to the liver by Chantry. Beautiful body shot.
Puzo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chantry avoids the body shot from Puzo.
Puzo tries to score with a low kick but Chantry moves his leg out of the way.
Puzo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chantry is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Puzo rather than just go for the knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chantry waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Puzo.
Puzo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Puzo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Puzo misses with the combination.
Puzo misses the body punch
and Chantry counters with a three punch combo that has Puzo backing up. Puzo nods at Chantry to acknowledge the strikes.
Puzo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Puzo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chantry works Puzo's body with a nice hook.
Some wild striking there from Chantry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chantry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puzo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Puzo throws a head kick but Chantry moves out of range.
Puzo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chantry doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chantry digs a good body shot into Puzo's ribs.
Chantry throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puzo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chantry scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chantry's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Puzo throws a head kick that misses
and Chantry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chantry lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronan Chantry dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ronan Chantry's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Chantry lands with a good body shot.
Chantry throws a hook but Puzo blocks it.
Puzo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chantry.
It looked like Puzo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chantry.
Chantry has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Puzo.
Puzo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big right from Chantry misses.
Puzo throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chantry on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Puzo. Puzo obviously looking to wear him down.
Puzo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Puzo missing with a left hand there. Chantry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chantry appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chantry takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chantry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Chantry.
Puzo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Chantry manages to circle out of the way.
Puzo clinches.
A short right from Puzo.
Puzo has a couple of punches blocked by Chantry.
Puzo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Puzo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Puzo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Puzo has Chantry pushed against the cage.
Puzo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ronan Chantry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chantry is trying to break the clinch but Puzo is controlling him.
Puzo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Puzo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Puzo lands an uppercut.
Puzo tries to throw a body punch but Chantry avoids it by throwing Puzo back against the cage.
Puzo throws a head punch that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Puzo.
Puzo misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puzo.
Puzo misses with a body punch.
Chantry takes a shot to the head.
Chantry tries to break free but Puzo pushes him back against the cage.
Puzo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Puzo avoiding damage.
Chantry blocks a body shot from Puzo.
Puzo tries to work over Chantry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A frustrated look appears on Chantry's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Puzo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puzo struggles to land a body shot inside as Chantry controls his hands.
Puzo has Chantry pushed against the cage.
Puzo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Puzo lands a nice uppercut.
Mario Puzo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chantry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chantry takes a shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puzo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chantry backwards.
Chantry takes a shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Puzo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Puzo 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Puzo!
Mario Puzo retains his middleweight title!
Mario Puzo took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Spartan Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Rokicki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Paulsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rokicki might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Survivor - Eye of the Tiger. Paulsson has chosen Soldaat van Oranje Theme as his entrance music. The key to victory for Piotr Rokicki has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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200 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Piotr Rokicki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lars Paulsson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rokicki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rokicki catches Paulsson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Paulsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rokicki was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rokicki lands with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Rokicki misses the target.
Paulsson 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.
Paulsson tries to clinch there but Rokicki circles away.
Paulsson throws a hook to the side of Rokicki's head but Rokicki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Paulsson throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Rokicki to counter with a crisp jab.
Paulsson shoots for a double leg takedown but Rokicki sprawls well. He's pushed Paulsson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rokicki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Paulsson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rokicki.
Rokicki ducks under a wild hook from Paulsson.
Paulsson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rokicki pinned against the cage. Rokicki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Paulsson closes the distance and clinches up with Rokicki, looking for a takedown. Paulsson pushes Rokicki against the cage but Rokicki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Rokicki misses the target.
Piotr Rokicki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lars Paulsson.
Paulsson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rokicki.
Paulsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rokicki connects with a leg kick. Paulsson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Paulsson moves into range and clinches up with Rokicki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulsson looking for a takedown.
Rokicki breaks from the clinch.
Rokicki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rokicki jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Paulsson throws a nice looking combination but Rokicki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rokicki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rokicki wants it to stay on the feet.
Paulsson has his takedown stuffed
and Rokicki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Paulsson is looking to clinch but Rokicki is avoiding it.
Paulsson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rokicki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Paulsson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rokicki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Paulsson throws a leg kick but Rokicki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Piotr Rokicki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rokicki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rokicki throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rokicki thuds his right hand into Paulsson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Paulsson misses with a takedown
and Rokicki counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rokicki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Paulsson momentarily.
Paulsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rokicki was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Paulsson clinches with his opponent.
A bit of stalling here from Rokicki.
Paulsson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Paulsson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rokicki pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rokicki lands a nice hook to Paulsson's body. Paulsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rokicki takes the fight into the clinch.
Paulsson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rokicki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Paulsson or not.
Paulsson looks winded!
Rokicki misses with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Paulsson as Rokicki tries to tie him up.
Rokicki lands a hook that snaps the head of Paulsson backwards.
Rokicki misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Rokicki fails to land.
Paulsson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rokicki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rokicki lands a hook that snaps the head of Paulsson backwards.
Rokicki tries to work over Paulsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paulsson tries for a takedown but Rokicki manages to get underhooks.
Rokicki throws a punch but it's blocked by Paulsson.
Rokicki is leaning against Paulsson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Paulsson avoids a wild elbow strike from Rokicki.
Rokicki lands a right hand.
Paulsson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rokicki walks away with a smile on his face. Paulsson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rokicki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rokicki.
Paulsson darts in looking for a takedown but Rokicki gets double underhooks and turns Paulsson into the cage.
Rokicki lands a jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Paulsson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rokicki - the referee stops the clock and Paulsson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rokicki. Paulsson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rokicki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rokicki scores with a hook to the body. Paulsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Good leg kick by Rokicki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lars Paulsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rokicki misses with a wild combination.
Paulsson throws a shot from downtown. Rokicki moves away and avoids it.
Paulsson takes one on the button.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rokicki.
Paulsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck for Paulsson with that takedown attempt.
Paulsson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Paulsson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rokicki's head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Paulsson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rokicki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rokicki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paulsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rokicki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Paulsson.
Rokicki throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Paulsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Rokicki dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Paulsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rokicki scores with a decent looking hook.
Lars Paulsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paulsson misses with a double jab
and Rokicki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Paulsson shoots in for a takedown but Rokicki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rokicki tries to counter by clinching up but Paulsson breaks away and moves out of range.
Rokicki thows a body kick. Paulsson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rokicki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paulsson can do to turn this around?
A low kick from Paulsson misses
and Rokicki counters with a thumping low kick.
Rokicki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Paulsson's head backwards.
Paulsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rokicki's jab looks to have found its range, popping Paulsson under the eye.
Rokicki circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Rokicki was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rokicki.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rokicki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Paulsson.
Donk. Rokicki catches Paulsson right on the button with a cross.
Paulsson is rocked!
Paulsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Paulsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Rokicki finish him?
Rokicki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Rokicki does it's job there.
Paulsson is breathing heavily.
Rokicki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Rokicki went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rokicki cracks Paulsson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Rokicki has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Paulsson to stand back up!
Rokicki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rokicki leaves Paulsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Piotr Rokicki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lars Paulsson.
Rokicki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paulsson.
Paulsson seems to have recovered his senses.
Paulsson throws an off balance right hand
and Rokicki counters with a stiff right hand.
Rokicki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rokicki throws a monster overhand right that drops Paulsson! Rokicki follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Piotr Rokicki!
After winning the bout, Piotr Rokicki thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artyom Sokolov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maksymilian Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen Nneka - Heartbeat as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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213 lbs
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Artyom Sokolov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Maksymilian Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sokolov tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Sokolov fails to land with a series of punches.
Sokolov misses with a head kick.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Sokolov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sokolov misses with a low kick.
Gracie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gracie shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sokolov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sokolov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie passes into half guard.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Sokolov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie is trying to control. Sokolov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Sokolov trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Sokolov is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokolov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Sokolov is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sokolov avoid being mounted?
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Sokolov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sokolov is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sokolov avoid being mounted?
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sokolov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sokolov won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Sokolov trying to control here.
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie is trying to control. Sokolov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sokolov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sokolov tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sokolov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Sokolov trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Sokolov is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sokolov wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sokolov controlling the position well.
Sokolov is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sokolov controlling the position well.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sokolov keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sokolov wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie wants to control but Sokolov is keeping him busy.
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Sokolov trying to control here.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Sokolov defending well.
Sokolov is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Sokolov trying to control but Gracie postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sokolov is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sokolov gets full guard.
Sokolov keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Sokolov controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Sokolov seems keen to control Gracie's posture.
Gracie trying to control but Sokolov is working from the bottom.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sokolov is keeping the position for now.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Sokolov keeps moving.
Gracie is fighting to break Sokolov's control of his arms but Sokolov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sokolov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Sokolov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
We've been told by Sokolov's head coaches at Elite build that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maksymilian Gracie dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gracie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sokolov to the mat! Sokolov manages to get full guard.
Sokolov pulls Gracie in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracie from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sokolov controlling the position.
Sokolov keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie slips nicely into half guard.
Sokolov is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sokolov avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokolov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Sokolov controlling the positon.
Gracie tries to break free.
Sokolov is trying to stick to Gracie's back but Gracie is turning into Sokolov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sokolov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gracie.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Sokolov keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokolov is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Sokolov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracie controls the pace.
Maksymilian Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sokolov is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Sokolov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gracie is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Sokolov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sokolov is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sokolov is controlling Gracie's posture.
Sokolov keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gracie walks into a jab.
It looks like Maksymilian Gracie has been cut.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie tries to clinch there but Sokolov circles away.
Gracie is looking to clinch.
Gracie dives in and scores a takedown into Sokolov's guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Sokolov keeps moving.
Sokolov is adopting a defensive guard.
Gracie 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Sokolov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sokolov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sokolov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sokolov holds on and takes a little breather.
We've been informed that Gracie has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sokolov trying to control the position.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gracie controls the position from side control.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Sokolov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracie controls the position from side control.
Sokolov is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Sokolov is defending well.
Sokolov is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie tries for a kimura but Sokolov is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie advances nicely into full mount.
Sokolov wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maksymilian Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maksymilian Gracie'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.
Gracie throws a jab when Sokolov was well out of range.
Sokolov motions for Gracie to come forward. Sokolov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sokolov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big right from Gracie misses.
Gracie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Sokolov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sokolov throws a leg kick
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sokolov is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Sokolov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sokolov is doing well to control the position and prevent Gracie from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie stalling.
Sokolov is doing well to control the position and prevent Gracie from advancing to side control.
Sokolov is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sokolov avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sokolov is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Sokolov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Sokolov trying to control from the bottom.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sokolov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sokolov defends it well.
Sokolov trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Gracie trying to control the pace.
Gracie is working for a kimura but Sokolov is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sokolov tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Sokolov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.
Gracie is trying to control. Sokolov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sokolov is concentrating on defense, preventing Gracie from advancing position.
Gracie is trying to control. Sokolov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sokolov trying to control here.
Gracie uses his free foot to push down on Sokolov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sokolov.
Sokolov is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Gracie might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sokolov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sokolov tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to control but Sokolov wriggling away.
Sokolov is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
Gracie is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Sokolov can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Sokolov tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Gracie is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sokolov is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
Gracie trying to control but Sokolov is having none of it.
Gracie lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sokolov hang on?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sokolov is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Sokolov wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Gracie controlling from mount.
Gracie avoids the attempt from Sokolov to control.
Gracie fails to advance to Sokolov's back.
Gracie is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Sokolov can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sokolov tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sokolov is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maksymilian Gracie really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maksymilian Gracie's cut.
That's time! Sokolov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gracie misses with a right hand
and Sokolov counters with an outside leg kick.
Sokolov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sokolov is looking to slow Gracie down with leg kicks.
Gracie feints and as Sokolov raises his hands in defense, Gracie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Sokolov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie postures up.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
Gracie 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.
Sokolov managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Sokolov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Sokolov is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sokolov trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Sokolov keeps moving.
Sokolov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sokolov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sokolov, as that shot connected.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch but Sokolov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
Sokolov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Maksymilian Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sokolov gets caught flat footed, as Gracie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov has control of Gracie's left arm, preventing Gracie from doing any damage.
Sokolov keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sokolov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sokolov controlling the position.
Gracie stays in close to Sokolov's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control but Sokolov is working from the bottom.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sokolov is pulling down on Gracie's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracie, at least for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sokolov takes the fight into the clinch.
Sokolov trying to stall but Gracie improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from Sokolov fails to land.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Sokolov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sokolov walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Artyom Sokolov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maksymilian Gracie.
Gracie goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sokolov lands with a kick to the temple. Gracie shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov throws a leg kick but Gracie moved away.
Gracie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sokolov counters with a good low kick that Gracie was not able to check.
Sokolov misses with a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sokolov, right into the meat.
Sokolov connects with a body shot.
Gracie is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches.
Sokolov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gracie takes a shot to the head.
Sokolov has Gracie pressed against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie fails to pull guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sokolov misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sokolov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artyom Sokolov had his way with Maksymilian Gracie in that round.
The cut man is working on Maksymilian Gracie's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Gracie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sokolov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sokolov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sokolov instigates a clinch.
Gracie blocking some punches.
Sokolov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sokolov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sokolov walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sokolov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gracie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch but Sokolov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sokolov slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sokolov stuns Gracie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokolov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gracie is out of range and Sokolov settles back down.
Gracie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sokolov defends it well.
Sokolov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gracie. Gracie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sokolov tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie scores with a takedown into Sokolov's guard.
Sokolov is pulling down on Gracie's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracie, at least for the moment.
Gracie trying to control but Sokolov is working from the bottom.
Sokolov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov has Gracie pulled in close to control his posture.
Sokolov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Sokolov keeps moving.
Sokolov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gracie needs to keep his hands up - Sokolov had a free shot at his head there.
Sokolov throws a solid leg kick but Gracie takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sokolov.
Sokolov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sokolov is looking to chop away at Gracie's legs.
Sokolov misses with a head kick.
Sokolov blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sokolov.
Gracie misses with a hook
and Sokolov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Sokolov.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Sokolov.
Sokolov tried to counter with a leg kick but Gracie avoided it.
Artyom Sokolov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maksymilian Gracie.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sokolov.
Artyom Sokolov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sokolov scores with a hook.
Sokolov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sokolov tried to counter with a leg kick but Gracie avoided it.
Artyom Sokolov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sokolov throws out a leg kick but Gracie moves out of range and Sokolov only half commits.
Gracie doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov throws a head kick that misses.
Sokolov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sokolov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sokolov slips a straight right by Gracie.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie dips to his left and cracks Sokolov with an uppercut!
Sokolov jabs Gracie right on the nose. Gracie blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie scores with a jab to the head.
Nice sprawl there from Sokolov as Gracie shoots in.
As Gracie looks to move away, Sokolov throws a big counter combo bu Gracie just gets out of the way.
Sokolov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sokolov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gracie.
Gracie closes the distance and pushes Sokolov back into the cage.
Maksymilian Gracie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Sokolov fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artyom Sokolov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gracie has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maksymilian Gracie!
Maksymilian Gracie is the new light heavyweight champion!
Maksymilian Gracie 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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