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Stomp-a-thon 53 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Holly Shiet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leandro Palazzolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holly Shiet had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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170 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Holly Shiet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leandro Palazzolo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palazzolo fails to land the takedown.
We've been told by Shiet's head coaches at Bi-Polar Asylum LV's #1 Public Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shiet scores with a one two! Palazzolo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Palazzolo shoots in but no luck this time.
Shiet half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Shiet misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Palazzolo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shiet throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiet throws a combination. Palazzolo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Palazzolo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shiet is looking for a counter combo.
Holly Shiet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leandro Palazzolo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiet looks to land a combination. Palazzolo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
No joy there for Shiet, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shiet throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Palazzolo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Palazzolo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shiet looking for subs off his back but Palazzolo has passed one foot through into half guard.
Palazzolo stops Shiet from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palazzolo trying to mount his opponent but Shiet defends it.
Shiet has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Palazzolo is working away from the top position though.
Shiet is trying to control Palazzolo's posture. Palazzolo takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Shiet! Palazzolo is rotating here... this could be the end... Shiet is out! Palazzolo has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Leandro Palazzolo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dewo Banget (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darius Masters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masters is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by It's Been Awhile by Staind. Dewo Banget could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Darius Masters's chin.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dewo Banget!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darius Masters!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banget closes the distance and pushes Masters back into the cage.
Banget has Masters pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Banget pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Masters tumbling to the mat - Banget dives into Masters's guard.
Banget looking to pass the guard.
Banget is looking to work some ground and pound but Masters has wrist control.
Masters wants to sweep but no luck.
Masters looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Banget is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banget has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Banget trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banget slips nicely into half guard.
Banget content to control rather than advance.
Masters blocking the ground and pound attempt from Banget.
Banget throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Banget thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Masters has a hand on Banget's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Banget takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Masters wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Banget.
Banget sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banget's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Banget throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Banget looking to control and managing it successfully.
Masters working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Banget throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Banget postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Masters looks a forlorn figure.
Banget sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banget content just to control the position here.
Masters tries to lock up and control but Banget gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Poor strikes thrown by Banget there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Banget thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Banget looking to control and managing it successfully.
Banget avoids the attempt from Masters to control.
Banget controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banget unloads with some shots from mount but Masters bucks and avoids them well.
Masters tries to hold on but Banget pushes him away.
Masters is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Banget is staying active.
Banget looking to finish with strikes here!
Masters is trying desperately to improve position.
Banget cracks Masters with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dewo Banget!
After the fight, Dewo Banget was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tristan Rowan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Tism (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rowan comes to the cage accompanied by "Heavyweight" by Rick Ross. Tism comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Greg! The Stop Sign kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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203 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tristan Rowan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Tism!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tism throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rowan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rowan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tism finds it's way round the side to connect with Rowan's head.
Tism scores with a shot to the body.
Rowan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tism.
Tism pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Rowan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tism lands a nice looking body shot.
We've been told by Rowan's head coaches at LOD: Purpose Training Center™ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tism looks to throw the jab but Rowan is out of range.
Tism throws a hook but Rowan blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Rowan misses the target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rowan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice shot lands for Rowan.
Tism throws a body shot but no joy.
Tism takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tism misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Rowan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tism's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rowan under the eye.
Tism misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rowan.
Rowan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tism bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Tristan Rowan has been cut.
Tism misses with a double jab
and Tism takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tism keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rowan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tism closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rowan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rowan backing away here, and Tism unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tism walks into a stiff left hand from Rowan.
Rowan ducks under a wild hook from Tism.
Rowan takes one to the chin there.
Tism sizes up Rowan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rowan is rocked!
Tism drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Rowan's head, knocking him out cold! Tism is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Greg Tism!
Greg Tism thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Baris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karly Maybi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maybi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bad blood. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aleksander Baris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Karly Maybi!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maybi closes the distance and clinches.
Baris drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Maybi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Maybi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Knees to the body from Maybi.
Baris is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Baris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maybi lands an elbow just above Baris 's eye.
It looks like Aleksander Baris has been cut.
Maybi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Maybi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Baris takes an elbow to the temple.
Maybi stalling in the clinch.
Maybi crunches a lovely knee into Baris's ribcage.
We've been hearing reports that Baris has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Maybi stops a takedown attempt from Baris.
Maybi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Maybi lands a nice knee to the body.
Baris is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maybi stalling against the cage.
Maybi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Baris's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Maybi.
Maybi lands a knee to the body.
Maybi lands an elbow that stopped Baris in his tracks for a moment.
Maybi with a knee to the head.
Maybi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Maybi lands an elbow just above Baris 's eye.
Maybi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maybi instigates a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Maybi.
Maybi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Baris lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maybi stalling in the clinch.
Maybi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Maybi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maybi moves into range and clinches up with Baris.
Maybi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Maybi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Maybi.
Maybi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Maybi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Maybi.
Maybi breaks from the clinch.
Maybi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baris, pushing him back against the cage.
Maybi crunches a lovely knee into Baris's ribcage.
Baris has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Maybi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Maybi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Baris's face.
Maybi landing knees to the head.
Maybi stalling against the cage.
Maybi breaks from the clinch.
Maybi stuffs the takedown attempt from Baris. Baris gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baris chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maybi can pounce on him.
Baris shoots in and gets a takedown into Maybi's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Maybi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Baris prevents Maybi from getting back to his feet.
Maybi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baris. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Baris seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Baris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maybi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Baris is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baris trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Baris shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maybi but Maybi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Baris shoots in for a takedown but Maybi shows good takedown defense.
Despite the aggression on Maybi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Maybi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Baris misses with a takedown
and Maybi counters with a straight that turns Baris's legs to rubber! Maybi pushes forward with more strikes and Baris goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karly Maybi!
Post fight, Karly Maybi took to the microphone: 'Down you go..'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sylvester Ritter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chip Chocolate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chocolate has chosen Cookie Dance as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Sylvester Ritter has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Sylvester Ritter seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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278 lbs
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270 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sylvester Ritter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chip Chocolate!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ritter throws a body shot but no joy.
Chocolate is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ritter shoots in for a takedown but Chocolate shows good takedown defense.
Chocolate blocks a low kick nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Chocolate misses.
Ritter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chocolate counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Sylvester Ritter has been cut.
Ritter throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chocolate counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Ritter. Those never looked like landing.
Chocolate throws out a counter right but Ritter avoids it with no problem.
Chocolate avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ritter throws a leg kick that misses.
Ritter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chocolate counters with a straight right hand.
Ritter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sylvester Ritter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chocolate misses with a body shot.
Ritter shoots and misses
and Chocolate counters with a nice uppercut.
Chocolate tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ritter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ritter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chocolate scores with a counter punch that sends Ritter to the canvas! Chocolate smells blood - he's punishing Ritter with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Ritter has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chip Chocolate!
Chip Chocolate is the new super heavyweight champion!
Chip Chocolate decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Tua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Solid boxing
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamie Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Tua !
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tua uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lesnar has time to react.
It looks like Jamie Lesnar has been cut.
Lesnar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lesnar takes a swing at Tua 's ribcage but misses.
Tua misses with a straight left.
Lesnar needs to keep his hands up - Tua had a free shot at his head there.
Lesnar avoids the body shot from Tua .
Tua throws a body punch but Lesnar moves out of range.
Tua misses with a looping right.
Lesnar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lesnar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tua scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lesnar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Iron Palace in the buildup to the fight.
Tua defending well as Lesnar loads up on a big left hand.
Lesnar connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Tua misses.
Lesnar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tua ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tua fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lesnar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tua is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lesnar.
Lesnar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lesnar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lesnar blocks a head kick by Tua .
Lesnar tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tua counters with a nice uppercut.
Lesnar just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tua lands with an uppercut that bounces Lesnar off the cage and back into range.
Tua has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tua misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tua drops Lesnar with a big left hand! Lesnar is injured, injured bad! Tua jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Tua !
David Tua 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramses Xll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cole comes to the cage accompanied by I Won't Back Down. Xll has chosen Karl Sanders - Rapture of the Empty Spaces as his entrance music. Ramses Xll acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ramses Xll!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xll misses the shot to the body.
Cole moves in looking to clinch but Xll pushes him off.
Xll looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Xll lands with a nice combination. Cole backs away looking to recover.
A cross from Cole lands.
A big left from Xll misses.
Xll swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ramses Xll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Cole misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xll misses with a wild body shot.
Xll throws a series of punches but Cole avoids them all with ease.
Cole wants to clinch
and Cole takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole checks a leg kick.
Cole forces Xll back against the cage and clinches.
Cole is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Xll is keeping busy.
Xll lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cole.
Cole misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cole swings wildly with an uppercut but Xll uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cole stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Xll.
I was talking to Cole's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Stalling in the clinch from Xll.
Xll's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cole lands a body shot in the clinch.
Xll ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Xll no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Cole pushes down on Xll's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Xll is looking to control Cole's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Xll avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xll is trying to stand back up but Cole is controlling him
Cole seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Xll does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Xll trying to control here.
Xll keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Xll is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Xll wants to get back to his feet.
Cole is looking to take a break and control but Xll is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xll wants to get back to his feet.
Cole wants to take a breather but Xll is having none of it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Xll throws a lazy uppercut
and Cole counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cole.
Cole tries to work over Xll's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Xll pushes Cole back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Xll tries to throw a body punch but Cole avoids it by throwing Xll back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Cole.
Cole is trying to stall.
Xll breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xll moves away.
Xll throws a hook but Cole avoids it easily.
Xll swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xll fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cole manages to avoid it.
Cole gets a clinch.
Xll misses with some punches.
Cole lands a body punch.
Cole slows down the pace here.
Cole digs a right hand into Xll's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Xll's gas tank.
Xll looks winded!
Xll fails to pull guard.
Stalling in the clinch from Cole.
Cole lands a left hand.
Xll is trying to push Cole away but Cole has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cole works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Xll can't break the clinch.
Cole working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Xll is trying to maintain a safe position but Cole gets an underhook and turns Xll into the cage.
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 Michael Cole will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Xll tries to bum rush Cole with a series of wild strikes but Cole uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xll.
Xll misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cole digs a good body shot into Xll's ribs.
A shot to the liver by Cole. Beautiful body shot.
No joy there for Xll, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Xll does no damage.
Cole tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xll connects with a crisp jab.
Xll misses with a straight right.
Cole lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole cracks Xll with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ramses Xll is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cole throws a looping overhand right but Xll ducks down to avoid it.
Xll misses with a head kick.
Cole wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cole lands a nice shot to the body.
Xll throws a front kick aimed at Cole's knee but Cole avoids it well.
Ramses Xll seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Xll throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cole rushes Xll and presses him up against the cage.
Cole softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Xll throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cole has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Cole lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Xll stalling in the clinch but Cole improves position.
Xll tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Michael Cole has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Xll fails to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole trying to control the position but instead, Xll has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cole into the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cole creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cole lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Cole.
Xll is breathing heavily.
Cole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xll's elbow.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cole gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Xll.
Michael Cole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramses Xll.
Xll scores with a shoulder strike.
Cole is trying to stall.
Xll has had enough of the clinch but Cole keeps him there for the moment.
Xll throws a punch but it's blocked by Cole.
Xll takes a shot to the head.
Cole swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole scores with a shoulder strike.
Cole is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xll can do to turn this around?
Cole lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Cole.
Xll tries to pull guard but Cole holds him up against the cage and eventually Xll drops back down to his feet.
Cole lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cole works on Xll's body with a couple of short punches.
Cole throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Xlls head.
A short left from Cole.
Cole is working Xll over against the cage.
Cole lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Xll.
Cole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Cole.
Cole scores with a shot to the side of Xll's head.
Cole lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Xll is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xll tries to throw a body punch but Cole avoids it by throwing Xll back against the cage.
Xll is still on wobbly legs! Can Cole finish him?
Cole throws a big uppercut that drops Xll! More strikes from Cole and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Xll lies dazed against the cage as Cole celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Cole!
An out of breath and clearly excited Michael Cole thanked Sun-Tzu for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kid Fireball (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dom Willis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Kid Fireball has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kid Fireball!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dom Willis!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fireball throws a hook to the side of Willis's head but Willis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Willis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Willis cracks Fireball with a right hand to the side of the head.
Willis throws a right hand that Fireball ducks under and follows up with a left that Fireball also avoids with ease.
Willis has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Fireball is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Willis tries to clinch but Fireball moves out of range.
Fireball works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Willis throws a right hand that Fireball ducks under and follows up with a left that Fireball also avoids with ease.
Willis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Willis!
It looks like Kid Fireball has been cut.
Willis scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fireball tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Willis was well out of range. Poor timing from Fireball.
Fireball tests Willis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Willis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Willis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fireball defends it nicely.
Fireball takes a swing at Willis's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willis lands a jab to the nose.
Willis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fireball throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Willis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Willis throws a jab but it's blocked by Fireball.
Willis throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Fireball to counter with a crisp jab.
Willis moves into range and connects with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Willis.
Fireball drops Willis with a beautiful combination! Willis stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Fireball is looking for the KO!
Willis is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Willis looks for a takedown but Fireball sprawls well.
Willis is still on wobbly legs! Can Fireball finish him?
Fireball ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Willis out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kid Fireball!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Reilly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francisco Antonio Laureana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Reilly might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Danko Jones - Do You Wanna Rock. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Reilly!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Francisco Antonio Laureana!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reilly throws a series of strikes that have Laureana backpedaling.
It looks like Francisco Antonio Laureana has been cut.
Reilly throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nice jab there from Reilly.
Laureana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Reilly. No joy for Laureana on that attempt.
Reilly tries to counter by clinching up but Laureana breaks away and moves out of range.
Reilly ducks under a wild hook from Laureana.
Reilly blocks a jab.
As Laureana tries to get set, Reilly tries to push him back and clinch up but Laureana manages to avoid the attempt.
Reilly 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.
Laureana lands a lovely overhand right.
Horrible takedown attempt by Laureana or perhaps it was just good defense by Reilly, which made it look bad.
Reilly lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly lands with a hook. Laureana tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Laureana swings widly with a right hand
enabling Reilly to counter with a crisp jab.
Reilly throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Laureana's head.
Laureana shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Laureana tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reilly knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Reilly wants to improve his position but Laureana is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laureana is looking for a kimura but Reilly is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Laureana to get the leverage.
Laureana is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Reilly doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Laureana.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reilly tries to roll over but Laureana keeps him under control.
Laureana wants to control but Reilly is keeping him busy.
Laureana looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Reilly trying to hold on to Laureana's head to control him but Laureana postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reilly is refusing to be controlled, as Laureana sits in half guard.
Laureana works his way into full mount!
Laureana can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Reilly is looking to escape.
Reilly defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Laureana.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Laureana goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Reilly is on top in guard.
Our spies down at at Zero Tolerance inform us that Laureana has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Laureana looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Reilly passes into side control.
Laureana can't do much from the bottom here.
Reilly takes a little break here. Laureana wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Laureana is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Reilly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Francisco Antonio Laureana's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Laureana with a lazy takedown attempt
and Reilly holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Reilly effectively controlling the action here.
Reilly scores with a nice hook to the head.
Come on Reilly - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Reilly stalling.
Laureana is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Reilly can't fight it off and eventually Laureana manages to take the fight to the floor. Reilly looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Reilly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laureana can do to turn this around?
Laureana tries to free his leg and advance position but Reilly is retaining full guard.
Francisco Antonio Laureana has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laureana thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Laureana is looking to advance position but Reilly has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly avoids the attempt from Laureana to control.
Reilly looking to control and managing it successfully.
Laureana manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Well, if Reilly is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's two 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.
Laureana works his way to full guard. Good work.
Laureana is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Laureana looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Reilly has picked Laureana up and slammed him! Laureana can't keep hold of the triangle and Reilly manages to pass to side control!
Laureana gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Laureana regains full guard. Nicely done.
Laureana keeping moving, preventing Reilly from controlling successfully.
Laureana is trying to control the position but Reilly postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reilly preventing the sweep.
Reilly wants to control from the top but Laureana keeps moving.
Reilly got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laureana has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Reilly has managed to get both his arms back between Laureana's legs - danger averted.
Laureana being controlled here, momentarily.
Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Laureana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Laureana misses with a takedown
and Reilly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Laureana shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reilly pinned against the cage. Reilly gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As Laureana tries to get set, Reilly tries to push him back and clinch up but Laureana manages to avoid the attempt.
Frank Reilly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Antonio Laureana.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good shot there by Laureana.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Frank Reilly will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Francisco Antonio Laureana's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Laureana misses with a straight left.
Reilly lands with a cross.
Reilly ducks under a wild hook from Laureana.
Reilly throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Laureana's head.
Nice jab there from Reilly.
An inside leg kick lands from Reilly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly falls off balance throwing a combination
and Laureana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Laureana is trying hard to land a takedown here. Reilly sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Francisco Antonio Laureana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laureana misses with an uppercut.
Frank Reilly is winning the standup battle so far.
A cross from Laureana lands.
Laureana tries for a takedown but Reilly sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Reilly misses the shot to the body.
Laureana manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Reilly on his heels. He'll look to pass Reilly's guard now, I'm sure.
Laureana postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Reilly is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Laureana, into his guard.
Laureana throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Reilly escapes and throws Laureana's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laureana struggling a bit here.
Reilly tries to advance to mount but Laureana denies him.
A lull in the action here.
Laureana tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Reilly wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laureana keeps trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Laureana's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Laureana stops Reilly from passing to mount.
Laureana holding on.
Laureana wants to control but Reilly postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reilly is looking to take a break and control but Laureana is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laureana is being controlled here.
Reilly tries to advance to mount but Laureana denies him.
Laureana is looking for a sweep.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reilly controlling the position from side mount.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Frank Reilly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Laureana fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reilly avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Reilly clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Francisco Antonio Laureana's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Laureana shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Reilly defends it nicely.
Reilly scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Reilly there.
Laureana fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laureana scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Laureana thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Reilly sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Laureana is trying to work for a kimura but Reilly is defending well.
Laureana is looking for a kimura here.
Laureana is looking to take a break and control but Reilly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laureana is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Reilly wants to get back to full guard but Laureana has mounted him!
Laureana wants to control the pace but Reilly is squirming around nicely.
Laureana goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Reilly turns into him and now he's in Laureana's guard.
Laureana controls Reilly momentarily but Reilly frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reilly stays in close to Laureana's body and controls the position.
Reilly stopping the sweep attempt from Laureana.
Reilly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laureana is keeping the position for now.
Laureana pulls Reilly in close to prevent any damage.
Laureana working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reilly doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reilly manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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.
Laureana is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Reilly is aware though and is defending well.
Laureana is pulling down on Reilly's head. It's preventing any offense from Reilly, at least for the moment.
Reilly is pushing down on Laureana's leg trying to pass to half guard. Laureana is fighting to maintain full guard but Reilly has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laureana is trying to maintain the position but Reilly is very close to passing his half guard.
Laureana looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Reilly pushes past his half guard into mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Frank Reilly will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Francisco Antonio Laureana's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Laureana misses with a straight right.
Reilly looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Laureana doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Reilly to counter with a crisp jab.
Laureana might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Reilly throws a leg kick but Laureana sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Laureana misses with a takedown attempt
and Reilly counters with an inside leg kick.
Reilly throws a lazy right hand but Laureana sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laureana fails with a takedown attempt.
Reilly tries to counter by clinching up but Laureana breaks away and moves out of range.
Frank Reilly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Antonio Laureana.
Reilly throws a sloppy head kick
and Laureana counters with a shoot takedown. Reilly fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly looking for a sweep. Not yet Reilly, not yet.
Reilly lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Laureana looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laureana escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Reilly gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Reilly controlling from the top position.
Laureana wants to sweep here but Reilly controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laureana working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reilly doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reilly manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Laureana wants to sweep here but Reilly controlling him for the moment.
Reilly showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Laureana is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reilly controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Reilly trying to control but Laureana is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Reilly's corner calls for a 1-2. Reilly obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Reilly gets caught napping as Laureana dives in and scores a takedown. Reilly manages to retain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laureana trying to control the position from guard on top but Reilly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laureana might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Reilly haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Laureana wants to pass the guard but Reilly is keeping the position.
Reilly seems keen to control Laureana's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reilly keeping moving, preventing Laureana from controlling successfully.
Francisco Antonio Laureana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laureana forces his way into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Francisco Antonio Laureana.
I think Reilly has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Reilly!
Frank Reilly retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Frank Reilly, 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.
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