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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hendrik Daross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
24 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hendrik Daross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Austin Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Daross counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A left hand lands to the body for Anderson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Anderson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Anderson is trying to break the clinch but Daross is controlling him.
A short right from Anderson.
Daross working aggressively here.
Anderson is working Daross over against the cage.
Daross throws a head punch that misses.
Daross swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson lands a shot to the body.
Daross blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daross lands a body punch.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Daross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daross content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Anderson scores with a shoulder strike.
Daross prevents a body shot from Anderson.
A short right from Anderson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daross blocks an uppercut.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Daross.
A head punch on the inside from Anderson fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Anderson fails to land.
Anderson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Daross seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Anderson can turn it around.
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daross's elbow.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anderson working aggressively here.
Anderson lands a body shot.
Daross misses with a punch on the inside.
Anderson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Anderson scores with a shot to the side of Daross's head.
Daross works on Anderson's body with a couple of short punches.
Anderson working hard to break the clinch.
Daross misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daross misses with a punch to the body.
Daross misses with some punches.
Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Daross.
Daross misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Anderson fails to land.
Anderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Anderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daross tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Daross lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Daross avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.
A short left from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
Anderson lands with a light punch inside.
Daross misses with a punch on the inside.
Anderson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Anderson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Anderson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Daross or not.
Nice body punch from Anderson - that landed with a thud.
Daross lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Anderson scores with a shot to the side of Daross's head.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Daross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson tries to work over Daross's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daross cracks Anderson with a nice body shot.
Anderson misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Daross blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Anderson.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Daross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daross trying to control the position but instead, Anderson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Daross into the cage.
Daross misses with some punches.
Daross slows down the pace here.
Daross slows down the pace here.
A short right from Anderson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daross throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Daross lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Good body shot from Anderson.
Nice body punch from Anderson - that landed with a thud.
Daross lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Daross makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Anderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Daross.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Daross blocks an uppercut.
Anderson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Daross backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Daross.
Anderson scores with a shot to the side of Daross's head.
Daross scores with a nice hook to the head.
Anderson has a couple of punches blocked by Daross.
Daross lands with a short shot to the head.
Anderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Daross blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anderson tries to work over Daross's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Anderson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Daross avoids the head kick by Anderson.
A decent looking cross lands there for Anderson.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Daross avoids them all with ease.
Daross is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Daross. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Daross.
Daross lands a brutal head kick. Anderson looks out on his feet and Daross throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Hendrik Daross!
An out of breath Hendrik Daross thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bartek Pietrzak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waru Kuzuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Bartek Pietrzak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
46 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Waru Kuzuri!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuzuri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pietrzak throws out the jab.
Kuzuri throws out a counter right but Pietrzak avoids it with no problem.
Pietrzak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuzuri.
Pietrzak comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pietrzak misses with an uppercut
and Pietrzak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pietrzak getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kuzuri throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuzuri slips a jab from Pietrzak.
Pietrzak takes one to the chin there.
Pietrzak listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A jab from Kuzuri misses.
Pietrzak drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kuzuri sprawls and moves away.
Pietrzak misses with a looping left.
Kuzuri throws out a counter right but Pietrzak avoids it with no problem.
Pietrzak lands a front kick.
Kuzuri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuzuri moves away from the strike by Pietrzak.
Kuzuri scores with a nice right hand.
Pietrzak misses with an uppercut. Kuzuri saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuzuri listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pietrzak.
Pietrzak fails to land a wild elbow strike.
You can see the frustration on Kuzuri's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kuzuri stops Pietrzak from passing to mount.
Kuzuri is looking for a sweep.
Pietrzak lands a decent elbow from side control.
Pietrzak looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kuzuri is avoiding damage well.
Kuzuri dodges the ground and pound from Pietrzak.
Pietrzak tries to advance to mount but Kuzuri denies him.
Pietrzak tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak works to advance to full mount. Kuzuri defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Kuzuri keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kuzuri in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuzuri wants to hold on but Pietrzak pushes him away.
Kuzuri is squirming around, avoiding Pietrzak's attempts to control the action.
Pietrzak working the ground and pound effectively.
Kuzuri regains half guard.
Kuzuri looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pietrzak moves nicely into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri is trying to control Pietrzak's posture but Pietrzak avoids it.
Pietrzak is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kuzuri has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pietrzak misses with the ground and pound.
Kuzuri can't do much from the bottom here.
Kuzuri trying to remain calm as Pietrzak controls from the top position.
Pietrzak tries to advance to mount but Kuzuri denies him.
Kuzuri is looking for a sweep.
Kuzuri is still trying to improve position.
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.
Kuzuri avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Pietrzak.
Kuzuri is working to avoid the ground and pound but Pietrzak connects with a decent elbow.
Pietrzak landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Pietrzak in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kuzuri is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kuzuri is trying to control Pietrzak's posture but Pietrzak avoids it.
Pietrzak is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kuzuri has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pietrzak working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bartek Pietrzak dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kuzuri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pietrzak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pietrzak.
Donk. Kuzuri catches Pietrzak right on the button with a cross.
Pietrzak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pietrzak scores with a leg kick.
Pietrzak throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kuzuri counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice takedown defense from Kuzuri. No joy for Pietrzak on that attempt.
A little jabbing left from Kuzuri on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pietrzak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuzuri was well out of range. Poor timing from Pietrzak.
Pietrzak throws a looping overhand right but Kuzuri ducks down to avoid it.
Kuzuri lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pietrzak's sensitive parts.
Pietrzak throws a jab when Kuzuri was well out of range.
Pietrzak scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuzuri misses with a low kick.
Pietrzak connects with a crisp jab.
Kuzuri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pietrzak attempts a counter takedown but Kuzuri avoids it well and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuzuri throws a sloppy head kick and Pietrzak moves out of range easily.
Kuzuri connects with the punch.
Pietrzak takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pietrzak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuzuri can do to turn this around?
Pietrzak is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pietrzak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuzuri moves away.
Kuzuri takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Pietrzak misses with an uppercut.
Kuzuri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pietrzak manages to avoid it.
Pietrzak is looking to land body kicks.
A jab from Kuzuri misses.
Kuzuri slips a straight right by Pietrzak.
Pietrzak tries to land a front kick but Kuzuri steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kuzuri lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pietrzak changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuzuri defending well as Pietrzak loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pietrzak shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pietrzak lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kuzuri stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bartek Pietrzak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kuzuri checks a leg kick.
Pietrzak slips under a jab from Kuzuri.
Kuzuri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pietrzak.
Kuzuri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pietrzak thows a body kick. Kuzuri tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Pietrzak scores with the left hand. Kuzuri knows he should have avoided that one.
Bartek Pietrzak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuzuri throws a nice looking combination but Pietrzak bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circling - Kuzuri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pietrzak scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pietrzak prevents Kuzuri from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuzuri is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kuzuri gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pietrzak loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kuzuri controls Pietrzak momentarily but Pietrzak frees himself.
Pietrzak trying to control but Kuzuri is working from the bottom.
Pietrzak scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pietrzak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuzuri is keeping the position for now.
Pietrzak postures up.
Pietrzak not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood 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.
Kuzuri can't keep his opponent in guard - Pietrzak advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kuzuri wants to get back to full guard.
Pietrzak is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pietrzak lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bartek Pietrzak dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A decent looking cross lands there for Pietrzak.
Pietrzak lands a really nice looking cross but Kuzuri seems unphased.
Kuzuri looks to land a body kick but Pietrzak moved away.
Pietrzak swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kuzuri.
Pietrzak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pietrzak takes one to the chin there.
Pietrzak on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kuzuri. Kuzuri obviously looking to wear him down.
Pietrzak misses with an uppercut.
Bartek Pietrzak is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pietrzak loads up on a big right hand but Kuzuri slips the punch.
Kuzuri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuzuri's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pietrzak under the eye.
Kuzuri throws a hook but Pietrzak avoids it easily.
Pietrzak throwing a counter right hand but Kuzuri manages to avoid it.
Pietrzak is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kuzuri's half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuzuri avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pietrzak.
Pietrzak wants to free his trapped foot but Kuzuri is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pietrzak is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuzuri is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pietrzak sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kuzuri defending well though.
Kuzuri looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kuzuri wants to control but Pietrzak is keeping busy.
Kuzuri looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pietrzak takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Waru Kuzuri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pietrzak wants to free his trapped foot but Kuzuri is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pietrzak connects with a nice short shot to Kuzuri's temple.
Pietrzak works his way into full mount!
Bartek Pietrzak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kuzuri is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pietrzak can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kuzuri is looking to escape.
Pietrzak lands a big shot there that rocks Kuzuri but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bartek Pietrzak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kuzuri tries to hold on but Pietrzak pushes him away.
Pietrzak looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kuzuri wants to control but Pietrzak is having none of it.
Kuzuri is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Pietrzak is staying active.
Pietrzak sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pietrzak trying to control but Kuzuri is having none of it.
Kuzuri really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pietrzak controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pietrzak tries to control but Kuzuri wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bartek Pietrzak showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pietrzak has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bartek Pietrzak!
A victorious Bartek Pietrzak thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mayo Kermode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davor Langerholc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Langerholc has chosen Hypocrisy - Fractured Millennium as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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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
33 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mayo Kermode!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Davor Langerholc!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kermode tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Langerholc paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Langerholc avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Langerholc changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kermode fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kermode moves into the clinch.
Kermode throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Langerholc breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kermode tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Langerholc counters with a takedown into side control.
Langerholc throws a strike aimed at the side of Kermode's head but Kermode avoids it well.
Langerholc is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kermode has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kermode avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Langerholc.
Langerholc lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Langerholc seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
We've been hearing good reports from Kermode'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.
Langerholc throws a strike aimed at the side of Kermode's head but Kermode avoids it well.
Langerholc is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kermode knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kermode taking punishment in the form of punches.
Langerholc landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Langerholc throws an elbow but Kermode slips to the side and avoids it well.
Langerholc working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Langerholc misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc cracks Kermode with a big right hand but Kermode just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Langerholc working the ground and pound.
Langerholc misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Langerholc working the head with strikes.
Langerholc throws a strike aimed at the side of Kermode's head but Kermode avoids it well.
Langerholc landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Langerholc is working to tighten his grip on Kermode's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Kermode has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Langerholc is really squeezing tight and eventually Kermode passes out! Langerholc breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Davor Langerholc!
Post fight, Davor Langerholc took to the microphone: 'One more murder to my account.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Borys Grabowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terrance Clam Digger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clam Digger has chosen Body Rott as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Borys Grabowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Terrance Clam Digger!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clam Digger tries a head kick but it misses.
Grabowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grabowski lands a nice hook to Clam Digger's body. Clam Digger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Terrance Clam Digger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Grabowski tenderised Clam Digger's leg. Clam Digger is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grabowski ducks under a wild hook from Clam Digger.
Clam Digger connects with a solid leg kick.
We've been informed that Clam Digger 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.
Clam Digger misses with a wild body shot.
Clam Digger loads up on a big right hand but Grabowski slips the punch.
Clam Digger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Grabowski misses the target.
Clam Digger throws a leg kick
and Grabowski counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clam Digger misses with a wild body shot.
As Clam Digger backs away, Grabowski returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Clam Digger scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An elbow from Clam Digger crashes against the mat.
Clam Digger scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Grabowski to see if he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clam Digger tries to score with some ground and pound. Grabowski controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Clam Digger grinds an elbow into Grabowski's temple.
Clam Digger laying and praying for a moment but Grabowski takes advantage and regains half guard.
Grabowski preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Grabowski is looking for a sweep. Clam Digger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Clam Digger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Clam Digger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Grabowski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Clam Digger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clam Digger is stalling here. Grabowski is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Clam Digger seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Grabowski has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
A lull in the action here.
Clam Digger is looking to reverse the position.
Clam Digger tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Clam Digger is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Grabowski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Clam Digger is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski controlling his opponent.
Clam Digger working to try and regain half guard.
Grabowski controlling the position easily from mount.
Clam Digger manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Clam Digger moves into full guard.
Clam Digger trying to keep a closed guard but Grabowski is proving a slippery customer.
Clam Digger looking for a sweep. Not yet Clam Digger, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clam Digger is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Grabowski tries to roll over but Clam Digger keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Terrance Clam Digger will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Clam Digger thuds his right hand into Grabowski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Clam Digger throws the kick towards the body but Grabowski avoids it.
Grabowski is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A low kick from Clam Digger misses
and Clam Digger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clam Digger throws a predictable looking body shot
and Grabowski counters with a slapping leg kick.
Grabowski lands a nice looking body kick.
Clam Digger misses with the combination.
Grabowski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Clam Digger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clam Digger looks for the body kick but Grabowski saw that one coming.
Grabowski walks forward, straight into a front kick from Clam Digger.
Clam Digger throws a body kick that misses
and Grabowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grabowski avoids the body shot from Clam Digger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clam Digger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grabowski. That did some damage!
Clam Digger connects with an inside leg kick.
Clam Digger takes a swing at Grabowski's ribcage but misses.
Grabowski throwing a counter right hand but Clam Digger manages to avoid it.
Clam Digger tries a low kick but Grabowski avoids it.
Clam Digger slips under a jab.
Clam Digger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grabowski's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Grabowski duly obliges.
Clam Digger throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Grabowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clam Digger blocks a jab.
Clam Digger wants to slow Grabowski down by chopping away at his legs.
A shot to the liver by Clam Digger. Beautiful body shot.
Grabowski throws an overhand right that lands on Clam Digger's shoulder, as Clam Digger tries to avoid the shot.
Clam Digger lands with a kick to the ribs.
Clam Digger pivots, looking for a leg kick but Grabowski is out of range and Clam Digger settles back down.
Clam Digger tries to land a front kick but Grabowski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grabowski misses with an uppercut
and Clam Digger counters with a left to the body.
Clam Digger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grabowski's sensitive parts.
Clam Digger throws out a leg kick but Grabowski moves out of range and Clam Digger only half commits.
Clam Digger connects with a leg kick. Grabowski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Grabowski misses with a two punch combination.
Clam Digger connects with a crisp jab.
A shot to the liver by Clam Digger. Beautiful body shot.
Clam Digger scores with a nice body kick.
Clam Digger lands a front kick.
Clam Digger misses with an attempted mid kick.
Grabowski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Grabowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clam Digger's corner calls for a 1-2. Clam Digger obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Clam Digger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Clam Digger is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Grabowski rather than just go for the knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski moves out of range of the body kick.
Grabowski misses with a hook to the body
and Clam Digger counters with a nice leg kick.
Clam Digger cracks the inside of Grabowski's front leg.
A combination from Grabowski does no damage.
Clam Digger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Grabowski misses with a hook. Clam Digger ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Clam Digger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Clam Digger lands with a straight right. Grabowski didn't see that one coming.
Clam Digger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clam Digger ducks under a wild hook from Grabowski.
Borys Grabowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clam Digger tests Grabowski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grabowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clam Digger.
Clam Digger throws a nice outside leg kick.
Grabowski takes a swing at Clam Digger's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski scores with a shot to the body.
Grabowski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clam Digger looks to score with a jab to the body but Grabowski is just out of range.
Clam Digger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grabowski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grabowski misses with a wild combination.
Grabowski throws a combination that misses
and Clam Digger makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Grabowski cracks Clam Digger with an open hand slap.
Some wild striking there from Grabowski.
Grabowski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Clam Digger throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Grabowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grabowski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Clam Digger to score with a decent uppercut.
Clam Digger throws a jab but it's blocked by Grabowski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terrance Clam Digger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Clam Digger throws the kick towards the body but Grabowski avoids it.
Grabowski works the jab nicely.
Clam Digger throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nice cross by Grabowski.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grabowski checks a leg kick.
Grabowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Clam Digger is just out of range.
Grabowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grabowski looks to throw the jab but Clam Digger is out of range.
Clam Digger lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Grabowski.
Grabowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clam Digger wants to counter with a clinch but Grabowski pushes him away.
Clam Digger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Clam Digger thuds a left hand into Grabowski's body.
Clam Digger lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Clam Digger, right into the meat.
Grabowski throws a lazy right hand but Clam Digger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clam Digger ducks under a wild hook from Grabowski.
Clam Digger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Terrance Clam Digger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clam Digger throws a body kick that misses
and Grabowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grabowski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grabowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clam Digger.
Clam Digger looks to throw a body kick
and Grabowski counters with a nice low kick that buckles Clam Digger's knee momentarily.
Clam Digger attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Clam Digger tries a head kick but it misses.
Grabowski will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Grabowski blocks the body kick.
Borys Grabowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Terrance Clam Digger is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clam Digger throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grabowski on the side of the head.
Grabowski tries to keep at a distance but Clam Digger has taken the fight into the clinch.
Grabowski wants to break free but Clam Digger has control.
Clam Digger misses with the head strike.
Clam Digger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grabowski breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grabowski misses with the combination.
Clam Digger replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Grabowski blocks it well.
Clam Digger lands a nice hook to Grabowski's body. Grabowski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Clam Digger just misses with a punch to the body.
Grabowski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Clam Digger can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clam Digger bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Grabowski's head.
Grabowski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Grabowski throws a big counter combination but Clam Digger scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Clam Digger misses with a kick to the body.
Clam Digger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grabowski.
Clam Digger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Clam Digger checks a leg kick nicely.
Clam Digger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grabowski. That did some damage!
Clam Digger connects with a solid leg kick.
Grabowski swats away the attempt to clinch by Clam Digger.
Grabowski misses the jab.
Clam Digger scores with a nice strike.
Grabowski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clam Digger misses with a low kick.
Clam Digger tries to clinch but Grabowski is having none of it.
Grabowski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clam Digger counters with a stiff right hand.
Clam Digger checks a leg kick.
Clam Digger tries a quick counter leg kick but Grabowski is wise to it.
Clam Digger looks for the body kick but Grabowski saw that one coming.
Grabowski misses with a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Clam Digger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clam Digger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grabowski takes one to the chin there.
Clam Digger slips under a jab from Grabowski.
Jab, jab by Grabowski - just one landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Clam Digger.
Clam Digger clinches with his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terrance Clam Digger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Clam Digger has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terrance Clam Digger!
After winning the bout, Terrance Clam Digger 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 Jim Fitzsimmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luu Viulu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fitzsimmons comes to the cage accompanied by Scotland The Brave. This should be a great matchup!
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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
17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jim Fitzsimmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Luu Viulu!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viulu clinches up against the cage.
Viulu blocks a body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Viulu swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Viulu backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch to the body.
Viulu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons is trying to break free.
Viulu looking to stall.
Viulu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons manages to break the clinch.
Viulu throws out a powerful jab.
Viulu moves out of range of the body kick from Fitzsimmons.
Viulu just misses with a punch to the body.
Viulu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fitzsimmonss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
It looks like Jim Fitzsimmons has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Viulu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fitzsimmons scrambles back to his feet.
Fitzsimmons looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Viulu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Viulu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fitzsimmons counters with a straight right hand.
Viulu lands with a good body shot.
Viulu moves to clinch but Fitzsimmons breaks away
and Fitzsimmons counters with a nice kick to the body.
Viulu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fitzsimmons's head backwards.
Viulu tries to clinch up.
Fitzsimmons tests Viulu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Some wild striking there from Viulu.
Viulu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fitzsimmons, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A body shot lands from Viulu.
Viulu's coach down at Montreal Fighter's Gym (5* Sparring) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Viulu's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Viulu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fitzsimmons or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viulu stalling in the clinch but Fitzsimmons improves position.
A short right from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons breaks from the clinch.
Fitzsimmons slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Viulu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fitzsimmons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Viulu.
Fitzsimmons is looking to counter with a body kick.
Fitzsimmons rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Viulu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Viulu cracks Fitzsimmons with a good jab.
Viulu takes the fight into the clinch.
Viulu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Viulu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Viulu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzsimmons lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viulu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Viulu lands with a light punch inside.
Viulu tries to throw a body punch but Fitzsimmons avoids it by throwing Viulu back against the cage.
Fitzsimmons lands a left hand.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Viulu fails to land.
Viulu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Viulu avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Viulu throws out a counter right but Fitzsimmons avoids it with no problem.
Viulu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fitzsimmons manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Viulu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luu Viulu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons tried to score with a low kick but Viulu checks it.
Viulu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fitzsimmons.
Viulu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fitzsimmons counters with a nice uppercut.
Viulu throws out a loose jab but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Viulu tries to clinch there but Fitzsimmons circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Viulu tries to clinch up.
Viulu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Viulu is looking to clinch but Fitzsimmons is avoiding it.
Fitzsimmons fires out a quick counter leg kick but Viulu just manages to avoid it.
Viulu wants to clinch
and Fitzsimmons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Viulu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fitzsimmons takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Viulu throws a big shot that misses.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Viulu.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a right hand but Viulu moved out of range.
Fitzsimmons swats away the attempt to clinch by Viulu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luu Viulu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jim Fitzsimmons's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fitzsimmons avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Viulu lands with a nice combination. Fitzsimmons backs away looking to recover.
A punch combination from Fitzsimmons misses.
Fitzsimmons takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jim Fitzsimmons's cut is getting worse.
A looping hook to the body misses from Viulu. Fitzsimmons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Viulu lands a jab.
Viulu blocks a low kick nicely.
Fitzsimmons takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fitzsimmons throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Viulu doesn't manage to clinch there - Fitzsimmons circles away.
Viulu moves to clinch but Fitzsimmons breaks away
and Fitzsimmons counters with an inside leg kick.
Viulu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viulu wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viulu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Viulu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fitzsimmons lands with a slapping head kick.
Viulu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fitzsimmons paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Fitzsimmons wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Viulu tries to clinch there but Fitzsimmons circles away.
Viulu connects with a body shot.
Viulu tries to clinch but Fitzsimmons is having none of it.
Viulu throws a series of punches but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons throws a series of punches but Viulu moves out of range.
Viulu catches Fitzsimmons with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fitzsimmons dips to his left and cracks Viulu with an uppercut!
Luu Viulu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzsimmons connects with an inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Fitzsimmons misses its intended target.
Viulu thuds his right hand into Fitzsimmons's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Viulu misses with a wild combination.
Viulu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzsimmons was well out of range. Poor timing from Viulu.
Fitzsimmons keeps the fight on the outside.
Fitzsimmons is looking to counter with a body kick.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Viulu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Viulu moves out of range of the strikes.
Fitzsimmons ducks under a wild hook from Viulu.
Fitzsimmons was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Viulu tries to clinch up but Fitzsimmons circles away and keeps his distance.
Viulu moves out of range as Fitzsimmons throws a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Viulu. Fitzsimmons does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Fitzsimmons counters with a quick kick to the body but Viulu blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons delivers a nice body kick.
Fitzsimmons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Viulu.
A punch combination from Viulu misses.
Fitzsimmons avoids a punch combination nicely.
Viulu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Viulu tries to clinch but Fitzsimmons moves away
and Fitzsimmons counters with a good low kick that Viulu was not able to check.
Viulu tries to clinch there but Fitzsimmons circles away.
Fitzsimmons keeps the fight on the outside.
Fitzsimmons uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Viulu.
Fitzsimmons quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Viulu lands a nice hook to Fitzsimmons's body. Fitzsimmons takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fitzsimmons slips under a jab.
Viulu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viulu slips a jab from Fitzsimmons.
Sloppy strikes from Viulu. Those never looked like landing.
Fitzsimmons feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Viulu misses the jab.
Viulu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons is looking for a counter combo.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range of the strikes.
Fitzsimmons lands a leg kick that knocks Viulu off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viulu tries to clinch up
and Fitzsimmons counters with an inside leg kick.
Fitzsimmons feints and then cracks Viulu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Viulu down.
A big right from Viulu misses.
Fitzsimmons quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fitzsimmons tries to bum rush Viulu with a series of wild strikes but Viulu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It seemed like Viulu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luu Viulu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jim Fitzsimmons'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. This is the final round!
Fitzsimmons takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Viulu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Viulu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fitzsimmons swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Viulu connects with a right hand. Fitzsimmons shakes it off.
Viulu clinches.
Viulu has Fitzsimmons pressed against the cage, preventing Fitzsimmons from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Viulu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Viulu misses with the head strike.
Viulu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viulu scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Fitzsimmons.
Viulu controlling the action here for a moment.
A bit of stalling here from Viulu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Viulu.
Fitzsimmons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons cracks Viulu with a nice body shot.
Fitzsimmons lands an elbow just above Viulu 's eye.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fitzsimmons throws an elbow but misses.
Fitzsimmons blocks a body shot from Viulu.
Viulu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons lands a hook that snaps the head of Viulu backwards.
Fitzsimmons goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Viulu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nice body punch from Fitzsimmons.
Viulu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Viulu gets through Fitzsimmons's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Viulu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Viulu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons breaks the clinch.
Viulu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fitzsimmons manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fitzsimmons fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Viulu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Viulu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Viulu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fitzsimmons connects with a body shot that sends Viulu's belly button to the back.
Viulu closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fitzsimmons makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Viulu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Viulu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzsimmons looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viulu throws a jab but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Viulu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fitzsimmons.
Viulu misses with a few strikes there.
Fitzsimmons feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Fitzsimmons fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Viulu is out of range.
Viulu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jim Fitzsimmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Viulu wants to clinch but Fitzsimmons slips to the side
and Fitzsimmons counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Fitzsimmons doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Viulu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Viulu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Viulu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Viulu throws a right hand that misses
and Fitzsimmons counters with a good low kick that Viulu was not able to check.
Fitzsimmons throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Viulu misses with a shot to the body
and Fitzsimmons counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viulu rushes Fitzsimmons and presses him up against the cage.
Viulu misses with some punches.
Fitzsimmons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Viulu pushes Fitzsimmons back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fitzsimmons lands a good knee to the midsection. Viulu won't want to take too many of those.
Luu Viulu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fitzsimmons struggles to land a body shot inside as Viulu controls his hands.
Fitzsimmons breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fitzsimmons lands a really nice looking cross but Viulu seems unphased.
Viulu throws a hook to the side of Fitzsimmons's head but Fitzsimmons sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Viulu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fitzsimmons doesn't seem bothered though.
Fitzsimmons lands with an overhand left.
Viulu clinches up with Fitzsimmons and pushes him back against the cage.
Fitzsimmons swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Fitzsimmons showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Viulu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luu Viulu!
Luu Viulu managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!), into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Jim Fitzsimmons stepped up to the mic, saying 'A jolly good scrap, old chum! I say, will you join me for a spot of gin and tonic?'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jalmari Pullo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corwin Anstey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pullo comes to the cage accompanied by Jiu Jitsu. Corwin Anstey has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jalmari Pullo's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jalmari Pullo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corwin Anstey!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pullo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pullo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Anstey is looking to control Pullo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anstey avoid being mounted?
Anstey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pullo.
Pullo is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Anstey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pullo throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anstey wants to get back to his feet but Pullo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Anstey trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey wants to sweep here but Pullo controlling him for the moment.
Anstey wants to stand but Pullo is controlling the position.
Anstey is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pullo tries to clinch up.
Pullo misses with a right hand
and Anstey counters with a straight right hand.
Anstey just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Pullo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pullo throws a lazy uppercut
and Anstey counters with a left to the body.
Pullo checks a leg kick.
Pullo misses with a double jab.
Anstey on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pullo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anstey but Anstey pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Anstey drops his hands momentarily and Pullo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey lands with a nice body punch.
Pullo dives in and grabs Anstey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anstey pushes down on Pullo's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jalmari Pullo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pullo misses with a two punch combination.
Pullo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Anstey is trying to get back to full guard.
Anstey is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pullo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pullo's back!
Anstey tries to get the hooks in deep but Pullo pushed the leg off.
Pullo breaks Anstey's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anstey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Anstey controlling Pullo's posture.
Anstey trying to keep a closed guard but Pullo is proving a slippery customer.
Pullo throws an elbow that misses. Anstey uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pullo's guard. Nice move by Anstey!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Anstey's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pullo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Anstey has passed into side control.
Pullo is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Corwin Anstey will probably get the nod.
That's time! Pullo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Anstey scores with a hook to the body. Pullo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Corwin Anstey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anstey shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pullo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pullo gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pullo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Anstey landing some decent shots from guard.
Anstey sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pullo's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pullo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pullo looking for submissions off his back.
Pullo tries to roll over but Anstey keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pullo is working hard here to advance position.
Pullo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Anstey scores with a couple of nice shots.
Anstey seems to be looking for submissions.
Anstey looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pullo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Anstey scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Anstey is nestled in close to Pullo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Anstey looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Anstey takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pullo is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Oh Pullo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pullo wants to improve his position but Anstey is controlling well.
Pullo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pullo wants to improve his position but Anstey is controlling well.
Anstey looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Anstey frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Anstey connects with a bit shot that sees Pullo covering up! More strikes from Anstey and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Anstey is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corwin Anstey!
A less than humble Corwin Anstey misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tonton Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dee Stroya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hong's entrance music is Hong Entrance Song. A fine choice. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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32
206 lbs
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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
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tonton Hong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dee Stroya!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hong drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stroya looks to land a right hand but Hong moved out of range.
Hong appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hong shoots in for a takedown but Stroya shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hong slips a straight right by Stroya.
Hong lands a front kick.
Stroya fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stroya misses with a straight left.
Hong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hong drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stroya has control of Hong's left arm, preventing Hong from doing any damage.
Hong trying to control the position from guard on top but Stroya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroya wants to sweep here but Hong controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stroya holds on and takes a little breather.
Stroya tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stroya works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stroya looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hong wants to pass the guard but Stroya is keeping the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hong wants to control from the top but Stroya keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hong tried to score with a low kick but Stroya checks it.
That's two 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.
Hong looks for a takedown but Stroya sprawls well.
Stroya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stroya is looking to score with low kicks.
It looked like Hong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stroya throws a low kick but Hong avoids it.
Stroya dodges the punch combination from Hong.
Stroya doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hong tries to land a leg kick but Stroya saw it coming and moves away.
Stroya throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hong throws a hook but Stroya blocks it.
Stroya misses with a body punch
and Hong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stroya swings for the body but Hong moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroya scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stroya. Stroya obviously looking to wear him down.
A solid body kick from Stroya.
Hong swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stroya works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stroya thows a left - swing and a miss!
A bone on bone clash there as Hong blocks the leg kick.
Hong appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stroya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stroya takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice cross by Stroya.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hong sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Decent striking displayed by Hong there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stroya fails with the takedown.
Hong changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hong lands the left hand.
Hong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hong checks a leg kick.
Stroya tries to clinch there but Hong circles away.
As Stroya backs away, Hong returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Stroya just misses with a punch to the body.
Hong tried to counter with a leg kick but Stroya avoided it.
Hong leaves Stroya with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dee Stroya will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Stroya throws a lazy head kick
and Hong makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A low kick from Hong is predictable there
and Stroya counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hong's knee momentarily.
Stroya swinging wildly here.
Stroya slips under a jab from Hong.
Stroya blocks a jab.
Hong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stroya jabs Hong right on the nose. Hong blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stroya has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hong finds it's way round the side to connect with Stroya's head.
Nice jab there from Stroya.
Hong misses with a body shot.
Hong cracks the inside of Stroya's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroya is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A lazy left from Stroya finds it's target.
That kick from Hong tenderised Stroya's leg. Stroya is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dee Stroya seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hong tries to score with a low kick but Stroya moves his leg out of the way.
Hong looks to land a left hand but Stroya moved out of range nicely.
Hong swats away the attempt to clinch by Stroya.
Hong tries to counter with a takedown but Stroya is quick to defend against it.
Stroya missing with a left hand there. Hong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hong connects with a single shot there.
Stroya scores with a spinning back kick!
Stroya tries to clinch but Hong is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroya misses with a head kick.
Stroya looks to score with a jab to the body but Hong is just out of range.
Hong was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stroya lands an overhand right.
Stroya bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hong throws a lazy body kick
and Stroya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stroya tries to land a leg kick but Hong saw it coming and moves away.
Hong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stroya avoids a kick to the body.
Hong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stroya. That did some damage!
An inside leg kick lands from Stroya.
Stroya moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroya tries to work over Hong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stroya working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hong misses with a body punch.
Stroya tries to throw a body punch but Hong avoids it by throwing Stroya back against the cage.
Hong swings wildly with an uppercut but Stroya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stroya lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stroya lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Stroya.
Hong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stroya lands a nice shot to the body.
Hong can't find room to land a body shot as Stroya controls the action.
Hong works on Stroya's body with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stroya working hard to break the clinch.
Stroya misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hong.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stroya.
Stroya throws a head punch that misses.
Hong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stroya prevents a body shot from Hong.
Stroya blocks a body shot from Hong.
Hong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hong lands a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stroya tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hong's elbow.
Stroya tries to throw a body punch but Hong avoids it by throwing Stroya back against the cage.
Stroya swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hong tries a body shot but Stroya blocks it.
Stroya working aggressively here.
Hong lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dee Stroya will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Hong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stroya was well out of range. Poor timing from Hong.
Stroya avoids the body shot from Hong.
Stroya with the counter takedown but Hong avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hong.
Hong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stroya throws out a loose jab but Hong uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left and a right from Stroya both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Tonton Hong has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hong moves out of range as Stroya strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hong looks for a takedown but Stroya sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroya looks to land a left hand but Hong moved out of range nicely.
Stroya gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hong to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hong trying to control the position from guard on top but Stroya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stroya is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stroya keeps trying to improve his position.
Stroya trying to keep a closed guard but Hong is proving a slippery customer.
Tonton Hong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroya wants to sweep here but Hong controlling him for the moment.
Hong throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hong trying to control but Stroya is working from the bottom.
Hong passes Stroya's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stroya is looking for a sweep. Hong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stroya avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hong.
Hong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stroya's head.
Stroya trying to control from the bottom.
Hong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stroya is looking for a sweep. Hong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stroya's head.
Stroya trying to control from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stroya. Hong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stroya throws an overhand right that lands on Hong's shoulder, as Hong tries to avoid the shot.
Hong feinted with a counter takedown.
Hong throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stroya throws an overhand right that lands on Hong's shoulder, as Hong tries to avoid the shot.
Stroya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stroya misses with a body shot.
Hong fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stroya just manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Stroya.
Stroya lands a nice looking body shot.
Stroya walks into a left hand.
Stroya looks to land a combination but Hong avoids it well.
Stroya keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hong throws a sloppy head kick and Stroya moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tonton Hong.
I think Stroya has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dee Stroya!
Dee Stroya decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damian Hardacre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grigori Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rasputin has chosen Symphony of Destruction as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Damian Hardacre has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Damian Hardacre seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damian Hardacre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Grigori Rasputin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardacre moves out of range of the strikes.
Hardacre swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rasputin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rasputin misses with a right hand
and Hardacre counters with a nice kick to the body.
Rasputin throws a hook to the side of Hardacre's head but Hardacre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rasputin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rasputin moves out of range of the body kick.
Hardacre needs to keep his hands up - Rasputin had a free shot at his head there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hardacre.
Rasputin misses with an uppercut
and Hardacre counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rasputin moves into the clinch.
Rasputin blocks a body shot from Hardacre.
Hardacre breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rasputin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hardacre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardacre lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rasputin will feel that in the morning.
Hardacre connects with a body shot that sends Rasputin's belly button to the back.
Rasputin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rasputin misses with the body kick
and Hardacre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rasputin misses with a looping right.
Hardacre looks to land a body kick but Rasputin moved away.
Rasputin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hardacre is looking to score with low kicks.
Hardacre throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rasputin finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hardacre lands a nice looking body shot.
Rasputin moves out of range of the body kick.
Rasputin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Rasputin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hardacre doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rasputin throws a lazy uppercut
and Hardacre counters with a nice body kick.
Rasputin looks winded!
Hardacre throws a lazy body kick
and Rasputin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rasputin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardacre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hardacre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rasputin throws out the jab.
Rasputin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Grigori Rasputin has been cut.
Rasputin throws the left hand but Hardacre avoids the punch easily.
Rasputin checks a leg kick nicely.
Rasputin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rasputin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hardacre breaks the clinch.
Hardacre tries to land a leg kick but Rasputin saw it coming and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin moves to clinch but Hardacre breaks away
and Rasputin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hardacre cracks Rasputin's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Rasputin slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Hardacre can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Damian Hardacre!
A pretty intense looking Damian Hardacre took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
In defeat, Grigori Rasputin stepped up to the mic, saying 'Seems like i will need to get even more mad then i am and put on an immense, intense training camp for my next opponent.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Victor Zsasz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Tallon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zsasz comes to the cage accompanied by 2Pac: When We Ride ft. Outlawz. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
45 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Victor Zsasz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Tallon!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zsasz steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tallon. That one must have hurt.
Tallon looks to land a body kick but Zsasz moved away.
A left lands for Tallon.
It looks like Victor Zsasz has been cut.
Tallon moves out of range of the body kick.
Tallon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zsasz circles away quickly and effectively.
Tallon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tallon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zsasz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zsasz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A head kick misses from Zsasz.
Tallon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zsasz is out of range.
Zsasz has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Zsasz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tallon.
Zsasz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tallon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tallon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zsasz.
Tallon throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tallon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zsasz. Zsasz obviously looking to wear him down.
Tallon misses with a body kick.
Tallon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tallon throws a wild body kick that Zsasz sees coming a mile off.
Tallon throws a leg kick but Zsasz checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zsasz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zsasz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zsasz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sean Tallon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zsasz looks to land a right hand but Tallon moved out of range.
Zsasz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tallon moves away.
Tallon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tallon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zsasz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tallon jabs at Zsasz's body.
Tallon looks for the body kick but Zsasz saw that one coming.
Tallon lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zsasz takes a step back to recover.
Zsasz avoids a kick to the body.
Tallon throws out a leg kick but Zsasz moves out of range and Tallon only half commits.
A clash of legs there as Tallon blocks the low kick.
An inside leg kick from Zsasz misses.
Tallon throws a shot from downtown. Zsasz moves away and avoids it.
Zsasz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tallon.
Tallon tries to clinch up but Zsasz circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zsasz scores with a leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tallon!
Tallon swings for the body but Zsasz moves out of range.
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!
Tallon throws a right hand that misses
enabling Zsasz to counter with a crisp jab.
Zsasz throws a solid leg kick but Tallon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zsasz.
Zsasz throws a body punch but Tallon moves out of range.
Zsasz misses with a body kick.
Tallon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An inside leg kick from Zsasz misses.
Zsasz cracks Tallon with an open hand slap.
Zsasz lands a glancing blow to the side of Tallon's head.
Tallon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zsasz doesn't seem bothered though.
Tallon lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zsasz will feel that in the morning.
Zsasz missing with a left hand there. Tallon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zsasz moves out of range of the body kick.
Tallon scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tallon tries to land a front kick but Zsasz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tallon lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tallon misses with a head kick.
It looked like Zsasz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good work by Tallon as he checks the leg kick.
Tallon thinks about the counter body kick.
Tallon throws a low kick but Zsasz moves out of range easily.
Zsasz will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Zsasz throws a body shot but no joy.
Zsasz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tallon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Zsasz defending well as Tallon loads up on a big left hand.
Tallon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tallon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tallon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zsasz thuds a left hand into Tallon's body.
Tallon slips under a jab.
Zsasz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tallon throws a push kick but Zsasz slaps the foot to one side.
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!
Zsasz scores with a leg kick.
Tallon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zsasz checks it well.
Zsasz lands a jab to the head.
Zsasz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tallon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zsasz lands a leg kick that knocks Tallon off balance momentarily.
Zsasz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tallon throws a wild body kick that Zsasz sees coming a mile off.
Some wild striking there from Zsasz.
Tallon takes a swing at Zsasz's ribcage but misses.
Tallon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tallon connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tallon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tallon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zsasz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tallon moves into the clinch.
Zsasz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tallon blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sean Tallon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Victor Zsasz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Zsasz misses with a low kick as Tallon jumps back.
Zsasz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tallon.
Tallon digs a good hook to Zsasz's body.
Zsasz scores with a punch to the head.
Tallon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tallon. Zsasz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zsasz scores with a nice body kick.
Tallon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zsasz thuds his right hand into Tallon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zsasz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tallon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zsasz in his tracks.
Tallon walks into a stiff left hand from Zsasz.
Sean Tallon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zsasz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zsasz throws a low kick but Tallon avoids it.
Tallon lands a right hook to the body.
Zsasz avoids the body shot from Tallon.
Tallon cracks a nice hook into Zsasz's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tallon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tallon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tallon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zsasz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zsasz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tallon throws a hook but Zsasz avoids it easily.
Tallon throws an overhand right that lands on Zsasz's shoulder, as Zsasz tries to avoid the shot.
Zsasz just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tallon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tallon blocks a leg kick.
Tallon moves in looking to clinch but Zsasz pushes him off.
Zsasz tried to counter with a leg kick but Tallon avoided it.
Tallon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zsasz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tallon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tallon is looking to score with low kicks.
Zsasz throws a nice looking combination but Tallon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tallon lands a nice shot that snaps Zsasz's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zsasz takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Zsasz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zsasz moves out of range as Tallon throws a body kick.
Tallon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zsasz looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tallon lands a really nice looking cross but Zsasz seems unphased.
Tallon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zsasz swings for the body but Tallon moves out of range.
Tallon looks to land a right hand but Zsasz moved out of range.
Tallon cracks the inside of Zsasz's front leg.
Tallon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zsasz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tallon lands a high kick!
Zsasz slips under a jab.
Zsasz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tallon manages to avoid it.
Tallon misses with a straight right.
Nice body punch from Zsasz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsasz moves out of range of the body kick.
Zsasz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tallon finds it's way round the side to connect with Zsasz's head.
Zsasz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tallon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tallon connects with a single shot there.
Zsasz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tallon was well out of range. Poor timing from Zsasz.
Zsasz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zsasz connects with an inside leg kick.
A shot to the body from Zsasz misses
and Tallon counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zsasz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tallon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
An inside leg kick lands from Tallon.
Tallon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zsasz counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zsasz just misses with a punch to the body.
Tallon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zsasz throws a big counter combination but Tallon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zsasz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tallon is looking to score with low kicks.
Zsasz misses with a leg kick.
Zsasz throws a leg kick but Tallon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zsasz connects with a nice looking jab.
Tallon scores with a push kick.
Tallon staying out of range there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tallon checks a leg kick.
Tallon throws a front kick that sends Zsasz stumbling back into the cage.
Tallon checks a low kick from Zsasz.
Tallon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zsasz.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zsasz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tallon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zsasz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zsasz looks to land a left hand but Tallon moved out of range nicely.
A nice side step and Tallon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sean Tallon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Victor Zsasz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tallon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice cross by Tallon.
Tallon misses with a kick to the body
enabling Zsasz to counter with a crisp jab.
Zsasz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zsasz keeps the fight on the outside.
Tallon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zsasz.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tallon! But no joy.
Tallon misses with a body kick.
Zsasz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tallon throws a lazy body kick
and Zsasz counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tallon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zsasz moves away.
Tallon lands with a good body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Tallon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tallon.
Tallon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zsasz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tallon throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zsasz looks to land a body kick but Tallon moved away.
Tallon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tallon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zsasz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tallon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zsasz throws an off balance right hand
and Tallon moves into the clinch.
Zsasz breaks from the clinch.
Zsasz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tallon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zsasz misses with a hook to the body
and Tallon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tallon's corner calls for a 1-2. Tallon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tallon misses the jab.
Zsasz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Zsasz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zsasz misses with a low kick.
Tallon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zsasz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zsasz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Zsasz misses its target.
Zsasz misses with a body shot.
Tallon has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zsasz.
Tallon blocks a low kick nicely.
Tallon feints a jab promting Zsasz to slip. Tallon then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Zsasz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Zsasz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zsasz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tallon.
Tallon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zsasz finds it's way round the side to connect with Tallon's head.
Tallon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zsasz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tallon is out of range.
Zsasz punishes Tallon's body with a nice straight punch.
Tallon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zsasz. That did some damage!
Tallon steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zsasz. That one must have hurt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tallon.
Zsasz misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tallon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zsasz.
Zsasz moves out of range of the body kick from Tallon.
Tallon checks a leg kick.
Zsasz missing with a left hand there. Tallon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tallon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tallon throws a lazy right hand but Zsasz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tallon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A left lands for Zsasz.
Zsasz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zsasz misses with a straight left.
Zsasz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tallon was well out of range. Poor timing from Zsasz.
Zsasz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tallon misses with a body kick.
Zsasz scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zsasz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tallon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tallon lands a nice looking body shot.
Tallon misses with a series of wild punches.
Zsasz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zsasz scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zsasz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tallon.
Tallon instigates a clinch.
Zsasz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zsasz throws a low kick but Tallon avoids it.
A clash of legs there as Zsasz blocks the low kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tallon.
Zsasz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zsasz misses with a body shot.
Tallon lands with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Tallon really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Victor Zsasz'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.
Tallon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A solid body kick from Tallon.
Tallon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zsasz just misses with a punch to the body.
Tallon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A counter left hand to the body from Zsasz misses its target.
Zsasz lands a jab.
Tallon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tallon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tallon misses with a right hand
and Zsasz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zsasz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tallon scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tallon misses with a body punch
and Zsasz counters with a good low kick that Tallon was not able to check.
Tallon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zsasz tries to score with a low kick but Tallon moves his leg out of the way.
Tallon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tallon connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tallon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zsasz.
Tallon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zsasz.
Tallon is looking to score with low kicks.
Tallon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tallon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tallon has Zsasz pressed against the cage, preventing Zsasz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zsasz swings wildly with an uppercut but Tallon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tallon lands a body shot.
Zsasz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tallon backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tallon.
Tallon presses Zsasz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Zsasz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zsasz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Tallon.
Tallon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Zsasz.
Zsasz breaks the clinch.
Tallon moves out of range as Zsasz strikes.
Tallon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tallon lands a really nice looking cross but Zsasz seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tallon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tallon checks a low kick from Zsasz.
Tallon wants to counter with a clinch but Zsasz pushes him away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tallon. Zsasz shrugs it off though.
Tallon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zsasz doesn't seem bothered though.
Zsasz catches Tallon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zsasz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tallon misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tallon moves out of range as Zsasz strikes.
Tallon explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tallon has closed the distance and engaged Zsasz in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Zsasz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Tallon.
Zsasz crunches a lovely knee into Tallon's ribcage.
A head punch on the inside from Zsasz fails to land.
Zsasz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tallon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zsasz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Tallon.
Zsasz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zsasz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zsasz tried to counter with a leg kick but Tallon avoided it.
Zsasz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tallon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zsasz lands with a hook. Tallon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tallon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tallon tests Zsasz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zsasz bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Zsasz tries to land a body kick
and Tallon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters circling a little - Tallon finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Zsasz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tallon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zsasz was well out of range. Poor timing from Tallon.
Tallon looks to score with a jab to the body but Zsasz is just out of range.
Tallon scores with a nice right hand.
Zsasz looks to land a combination. Tallon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tallon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tallon lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Tallon dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Victor Zsasz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Tallon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zsasz blocks the body kick.
Tallon does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tallon.
Some wild striking there from Zsasz.
Tallon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tallon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tallon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tallon misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tallon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zsasz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zsasz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tallon tries to clinch up.
Zsasz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tallon moves out of range of the body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zsasz 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 Tallon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tallon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tallon - that will leave a mark!
Tallon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zsasz throws a body shot but no joy.
Tallon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tallon throws a shot to the body.
Zsasz throws a low kick but Tallon avoids it.
Tallon throws a push kick but Zsasz slaps the foot to one side.
Zsasz is looking to counter punch.
Zsasz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zsasz catches Tallon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tallon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tallon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zsasz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Zsasz misses the target.
Tallon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zsasz was well out of range. Poor timing from Tallon.
Zsasz connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zsasz. Tallon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tallon works Zsasz's body with a nice hook.
Victor Zsasz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sean Tallon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tallon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zsasz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tallon connects with a solid leg kick.
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!
Zsasz misses with a hook. Tallon ducked under it nicely.
Zsasz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tallon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tallon slips a jab from Zsasz.
Zsasz throws a body kick that misses
and Tallon makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Zsasz really felt that one!
Zsasz tries a head kick but it misses.
Tallon avoids the body shot from Zsasz.
Tallon looks for the body kick but Zsasz saw that one coming.
Tallon lands a right hook to the body.
Tallon jabs at Zsasz's body.
Tallon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tallon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zsasz rather than just go for the knockout.
Zsasz throws out a leg kick but Tallon moves out of range and Zsasz only half commits.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tallon lands with a right hand.
Zsasz is looking to score with low kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tallon! But no joy.
Zsasz throws a front kick aimed at Tallon's knee but Tallon avoids it well.
Tallon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tallon.
Zsasz is looking to chop away at Tallon's legs.
Tallon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zsasz wants to slow Tallon down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice shot lands for Tallon.
A good leg kick by Tallon.
A low kick from Zsasz is predictable there
enabling Tallon to counter with a crisp jab.
Tallon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tallon throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zsasz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tallon manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tallon lands with a good body shot.
Zsasz feints and then cracks Tallon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tallon down.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zsasz tries a knee to the head but Tallon blocks it.
A short right from Tallon.
Zsasz landing knees to the head.
Zsasz misses with the head strike.
Zsasz breaks from the clinch.
Tallon scoring well with a low kick there.
Zsasz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tallon checks it well.
Zsasz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tallon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Zsasz misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Tallon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tallon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Tallon!
Sean Tallon is the new bantamweight champion!
Our winner, Sean Tallon, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Victor Zsasz was interviewed post fight and said 'Revenge is like the sweetest joy next to getting pussy so mothafucka!! i fucking demand a rematch or else get me some pussy to fuck hard.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Almu Tantor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fritzie Zivic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tantor comes to the cage accompanied by tantor. Zivic has chosen La La Girl by Paffendorf as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
42 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Almu Tantor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
45 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fritzie Zivic!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zivic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tantor misses with a head kick.
Zivic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've been informed that Zivic 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.
Zivic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zivic moves out of range of the body kick from Tantor.
Zivic tries to counter with a clinch but Tantor shakes him off and moves away.
Tantor staying out of range there.
Tantor is looking to counter punch.
Fritzie Zivic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tantor connects with a crisp jab.
Zivic throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tantor on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tantor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Fritzie Zivic has been cut.
Tantor looks for the body kick but Zivic saw that one coming.
Tantor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zivic misses with a straight right.
Tantor throws a body punch but Zivic moves out of range.
Zivic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zivic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Zivic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tantor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tantor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zivic jabs Tantor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zivic swings widly with a right hand
and Tantor counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zivic throws a hook but Tantor avoids it easily.
Zivic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tantor lands with a right hand.
Tantor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zivic looks to land a right hand but Tantor moved out of range.
Tantor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tantor moves out of range of the strikes.
Tantor looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A big right from Zivic misses.
Tantor throws out a loose jab but Zivic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tantor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zivic checks a leg kick.
Zivic just misses with a punch to the body.
Tantor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tantor throws a lazy right hand but Zivic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zivic tries to bum rush Tantor with a series of wild strikes but Tantor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zivic tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tantor counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tantor throws a push kick but Zivic slaps the foot to one side.
Zivic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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!
Tantor lands a jab to the head.
Zivic scores with a nice strike.
Zivic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zivic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zivic throws a poor cross that misses
and Tantor counters with a nice uppercut.
Zivic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tantor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zivic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tantor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tantor throws a hook but Zivic blocks it.
A jab from Zivic misses.
Tantor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tantor moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Zivic cracks a nice hook into Tantor's ribs.
Tantor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zivic lands with a good body shot.
Zivic misses with a shot to the body
and Tantor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tantor throws the kick towards the body but Zivic avoids it.
Tantor is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tantor connects with an inside leg kick.
Zivic moves out of range of the leg kick from Tantor.
Tantor tries to keep at a distance but Zivic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zivic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tantor will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zivic up against the cage.
Zivic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zivic tries to work over Tantor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zivic misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zivic.
Tantor lands with a short shot to the head.
Zivic has Tantor pressed against the cage.
Tantor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zivic tries a body shot but Tantor blocks it.
Zivic tries a body shot but Tantor blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zivic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Zivic.
Tantor misses with a body punch.
Zivic tries a body shot but Tantor blocks it.
Zivic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tantor is breathing heavily.
Zivic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zivic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zivic stalling in the clinch.
Tantor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zivic backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tantor lands with a light punch inside.
Tantor throws a head punch that misses.
Tantor stalling in the clinch but Zivic improves position.
Tantor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zivic backwards.
Tantor just leaning against Zivic, taking a breather.
Tantor throws a head punch that misses.
Zivic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zivic pushes Tantor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tantor misses with a punch to the body.
Tantor lands a left hand.
Tantor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tantor misses with the head strike.
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 Almu Tantor will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fritzie Zivic'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.
Zivic misses with a wild body shot.
Zivic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tantor.
Almu Tantor is winning the standup battle so far.
Zivic misses with a body shot.
It looked like Tantor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zivic walks into a stiff left hand from Tantor.
Tantor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tantor throws a big shot that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tantor.
Tantor defending well as Zivic loads up on a big left hand.
Tantor getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tantor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Tantor there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tantor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zivic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zivic throws a big shot that misses.
Tantor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tantor lunges at Zivic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zivic's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tantor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zivic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tantor counters with a straight right hand.
Zivic throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zivic connects with the punch.
Zivic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tantor throws a lazy right hand but Zivic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zivic, as that shot connected.
Zivic with a hook.
Zivic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zivic misses the shot to the body.
Zivic connects with a jab.
Zivic misses with a leg kick
and Tantor counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zivic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tantor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zivic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
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!
Tantor slips a straight right by Zivic.
Zivic connects with a crisp jab.
Zivic lands a leg kick that knocks Tantor off balance momentarily.
Zivic closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tantor counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zivic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tantor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zivic missing with a left hand there. Tantor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tantor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zivic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tantor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zivic jabs Tantor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zivic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zivic misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Tantor to counter with a crisp jab.
Tantor cracks Zivic with a good jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Zivic in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A big left from Zivic misses.
Tantor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zivic.
Zivic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tantor thuds a left hand into Zivic's body.
A cross from Tantor lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zivic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tantor gets tackled into the cage by Zivic. Zivic maintains the clinch.
Zivic lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tantor.
Zivic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tantor lands a hook that snaps the head of Zivic backwards.
Tantor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tantor lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zivic or not.
A hook to the body from Zivic.
Tantor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zivic backwards.
A body shot lands from Zivic.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zivic prevents a body shot from Tantor.
Zivic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tantor working aggressively here.
Zivic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tantor misses with some punches.
Zivic struggles to land a body shot inside as Tantor controls his hands.
Zivic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zivic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zivic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A short uppercut from Zivic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zivic struggles to land a body shot inside as Tantor controls his hands.
Tantor tries to work over Zivic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zivic tries to work over Tantor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tantor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zivic tries to clinch up.
Tantor fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zivic just manages to avoid it.
Zivic avoids the head kick by Tantor.
Tantor throws out a loose jab but Zivic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zivic thuds his right hand into Tantor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zivic moves out of range as Tantor throws a body kick.
Zivic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tantor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zivic manages to avoid it.
Zivic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tantor's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tantor.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zivic, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Fritzie Zivic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Fritzie Zivic's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Zivic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Tantor.
Tantor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tantor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tantor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zivic.
Tantor catches Zivic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Good shot there by Tantor.
Zivic sizes up Tantor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tantor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tantor looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Good leg kick by Tantor there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tantor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zivic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zivic connects with a body shot that sends Tantor's belly button to the back.
Tantor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zivic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zivic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tantor on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zivic. Tantor does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zivic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tantor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zivic just misses with a punch to the body.
Tantor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zivic.
Zivic misses with the combination.
Tantor blocks a leg kick.
Zivic swings widly with a right hand
and Tantor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zivic throws a body punch but Tantor moves out of range.
Zivic misses with a body shot
and Tantor counters with an outside leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Zivic.
Zivic throws an overhand right that lands on Tantor's shoulder, as Tantor tries to avoid the shot.
Zivic throws a hook but Tantor avoids it easily.
Tantor throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zivic throws a leg kick
and Tantor counters with a nice body kick.
Zivic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tantor misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A leg kick checked by Tantor.
Zivic swings for the body but Tantor moves out of range.
Zivic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zivic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zivic doesn't manage to clinch there - Tantor circles away.
Zivic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zivic lands a nice shot that snaps Tantor's head back.
Tantor throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Zivic counters with a left to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zivic checks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tantor.
Tantor throws a head kick that misses.
Zivic tries to clinch up.
Tantor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tantor misses with a wild body shot.
Zivic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tantor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zivic swings for the body but Tantor moves out of range.
Tantor on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tantor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tantor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tantor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zivic scores with a body shot.
Zivic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Zivic misses.
Zivic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tantor's hands.
A clash of legs there as Zivic blocks the low kick.
Tantor missing with a left hand there. Zivic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zivic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tantor.
Zivic tries to clinch up.
Zivic slips under a jab from Tantor.
Tantor misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zivic throws a lazy uppercut
and Tantor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zivic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zivic tries to bum rush Tantor with a series of wild strikes but Tantor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zivic checks a low kick from Tantor.
Zivic misses with a low kick.
Zivic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zivic misses with a looping left.
Tantor feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The fighters circling - Tantor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zivic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tantor momentarily.
Zivic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tantor.
Zivic tries to clinch but Tantor moves out of range.
Zivic connects with a nice looking jab.
A slow jab from Tantor misses its intended target.
That kick from Tantor tenderised Zivic's leg. Zivic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tantor throws a leg kick but Zivic moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fritzie Zivic really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fritzie Zivic's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tantor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zivic.
A slow jab from Zivic misses its intended target.
Zivic cracks Tantor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zivic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tantor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zivic tries to clinch up.
Zivic lands a right hook to the body.
Zivic slips under a jab from Tantor.
Zivic was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tantor scoring well with a low kick there.
Zivic cracks Tantor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zivic connects with a solid leg kick.
Tantor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jab, jab by Tantor - just one landing.
Zivic tries to clinch up.
Tantor wants to land a leg kick but Zivic is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tantor with a nice cross.
Zivic just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zivic throws a leg kick but Tantor moved away.
Zivic scores with a jab to the head.
Zivic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zivic tries to work over Tantor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zivic misses with a punch on the inside.
Zivic working aggressively here.
Tantor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tantor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tantor pushes Zivic back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zivic is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Tantor misses with a body punch.
Tantor throws a punch but it's blocked by Zivic.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tantor.
Zivic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tantor's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zivic.
Zivic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zivic lands a shoulder strike.
Zivic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zivic throws a punch but it's blocked by Tantor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zivic misses with some punches.
Zivic lands a shot to the body.
Tantor tries to work over Zivic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fritzie Zivic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tantor lands a body shot.
Zivic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zivic lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tantor misses with some punches.
Zivic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tantor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zivic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zivic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zivic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tantor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tantor blocking some punches.
Tantor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zivic tries to throw a body punch but Tantor avoids it by throwing Zivic back against the cage.
Zivic lands a hook that snaps the head of Tantor backwards.
Tantor blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tantor.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tantor takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tantor lands a nice shot to the body.
Zivic can't find room to land a body shot as Tantor controls the action.
Zivic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tantor.
Nice body punch from Zivic - that landed with a thud.
Tantor blocks a body shot from Zivic.
Tantor prevents a body shot from Zivic.
Tantor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zivic blocks an uppercut.
Zivic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zivic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tantors head.
Stalling in the clinch from Tantor.
Zivic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tantor is looking to control Zivic's arms but Zivic gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tantor has his back to the cage.
Zivic misses with the head strike.
Zivic misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zivic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zivic lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tantor.
A short right from Zivic on the inside.
Zivic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tantor avoids a wild elbow strike from Zivic.
Zivic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tantor or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tantor blocks the elbow strike.
Zivic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zivic is struggling to control the position.
Tantor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zivic backwards.
Tantor wants to stall.
Zivic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tantors head.
Good body shot from Zivic.
Nice body punch from Zivic.
Tantor takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fritzie Zivic dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Fritzie Zivic's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Tantor throws a leg kick
and Zivic counters with a leg kick.
Zivic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tantor.
Zivic misses with a left hand
and Tantor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zivic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tantor. That did some damage!
Zivic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tantor counters with a stiff right hand.
Zivic lands with a nice body punch.
Zivic drops Tantor with a beautiful combination! Tantor stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Zivic is looking for the KO!
Tantor is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BOOM! Zivic lands a beautiful left hook that drops Tantor. Tantor tries to recover but Zivic is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Tantor lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fritzie Zivic!
Fritzie Zivic is the new light heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Fritzie Zivic started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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