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DFC 61: In The Crosshairs PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Amadeus Venturo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Smith (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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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Amadeus Venturo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, George Smith!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Darius Henderson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with a body kick.
Venturo cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Venturo throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith thuds a left hand into Venturo's body.
Venturo misses the jab.
Venturo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Venturo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Venturo, pushing him back against the cage.
Venturo working hard to break the clinch.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Venturo manages to break the clinch.
George Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venturo lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
Venturo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Venturo throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Venturo. Venturo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Venturo scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith throws a head kick but Venturo moves out of range.
Venturo tries to counter by clinching up but Smith breaks away and moves out of range.
Donk. Venturo catches Smith right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venturo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Venturo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smith scrambles back to his feet.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Venturo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smith darts in and clinches Venturo up against the cage.
Venturo managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Venturo wants to break free but Smith has control.
Venturo blocks an uppercut.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Venturo avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Venturo connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Venturo misses with a looping left.
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!
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Venturo looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Venturo throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Venturo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Venturo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Smith looks to land a combination but Venturo avoids it well.
Venturo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Venturo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Smith looks to land a body kick but Venturo moved away.
No joy there for Venturo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith closes the distance looking to clinch
and Venturo counters with a one-two to the body.
Venturo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Smith swings for the body but Venturo moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venturo throws a series of strikes that have Smith backpedaling.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Venturo.
Venturo throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Venturo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A solid body kick from Venturo.
Venturo avoids the head kick by Smith.
Venturo keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Venturo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith instigates a clinch.
Venturo breaks the clinch.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Venturo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Venturo misses with a straight left.
Venturo lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Venturo avoids the head kick by Smith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Venturo. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Venturo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith fakes the leg kick and cracks Venturo in the body.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith moves away from the strike by Venturo.
Venturo scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith moves out of range as Venturo strikes.
Smith slips a straight right by Venturo.
Venturo throws a solid leg kick but Smith takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Venturo.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Venturo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Venturo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amadeus Venturo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Venturo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Venturo lands with a good body shot.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Venturo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Venturo looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith defending well as Venturo loads up on a big left hand.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith tries to clinch but Venturo moves out of range.
Venturo misses with a looping right.
Smith throws a counter combo.
Smith wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venturo scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one.
Venturo loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venturo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Amadeus Venturo is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Venturo.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Venturo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Venturo throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith drives through and clinches with Venturo against the cage.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Venturo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Venturo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Venturo slows down the pace here.
Smith stalling in the clinch but Venturo improves position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Smith.
Smith prevents Venturo from breaking the clinch.
Venturo tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Venturo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Venturo.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Smith.
Venturo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smith landing knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith controlling the action here for a moment.
A frustrated look appears on Venturo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Venturo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Venturo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Venturo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Venturo finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
Venturo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Venturo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smith defending well as Venturo loads up on a big left hand.
Smith is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Venturo with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Venturo throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Venturo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Venturo looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith defending well as Venturo loads up on a big left hand.
Venturo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Venturo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Venturo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Venturo looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Venturo takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Venturo misses with a low kick.
Venturo throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amadeus Venturo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Smith wants to clinch up but Venturo keeps it at a distance.
Venturo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Venturo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Venturo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith rushes Venturo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Venturo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Smith being controlled against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with an elbow strike.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Venturo has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is looking to control Venturo's arms but Venturo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smith has his back to the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Venturo.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Venturo controls his hands.
Venturo has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Venturo breaks the clinch.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Venturo's calf.
Venturo connects with a nice looking jab.
Venturo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Smith eats them both and turns towards Venturo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Venturo tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Venturo can't break the clinch.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Venturo avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith trying to control the position but instead, Venturo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smith into the cage.
George Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith lands a right hand.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Venturo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith leaning his opponent against the cage.
Amadeus Venturo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Venturo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Smith throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Venturo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith tries to clinch but Venturo is having none of it.
Smith tries to clinch up but Venturo circles away and keeps his distance.
Venturo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith tries to clinch there but Venturo circles away.
Venturo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smith manages to circle out of the way.
Venturo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smith blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Smith wants to clinch.
Smith wants to clinch up but Venturo keeps it at a distance.
Venturo tries to counter with a takedown but Smith is quick to defend against it.
Venturo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Venturo avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Venturo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Venturo swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
A quick step to the side and Venturo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Venturo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Venturo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
George Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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 Amadeus Venturo.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Venturo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amadeus Venturo!
Our winner, Amadeus Venturo, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Auld Bawls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucio Francisco Carmo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bawls comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - Big Balls. Carmo has chosen Rolling Stones - Paint it, Black as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Lucio Francisco Carmo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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287 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Auld Bawls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucio Francisco Carmo!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Francis DeMontford and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bawls throws a series of punches but Carmo moves out of range.
Bawls throws a combination that misses
so Carmo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Carmo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Tayne's 4d3d3d3 Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bawls lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Carmo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bawls's guard.
Bawls is trying to keep Carmo in close.
Bawls pulls Carmo in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carmo pushing down on Bawls's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Carmo seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bawls actively working from the bottom here.
Bawls wants to get back to full guard.
Bawls trying to hold on to Carmo's head to control him but Carmo postures up.
Carmo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bawls is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Carmo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bawls is staying active underneath Carmo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two 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.
Bawls trying to hold on to Carmo's head to control him but Carmo postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bawls is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Carmo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Carmo's back!
I really don't envy Carmo right now.
Will Bawls go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bawls is persistently looking for the submission but Carmo is defending it well.
Carmo preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bawls.
Bawls doesn't have the hooks in and Carmo manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bawls working a defensive guard here.
Carmo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bawls looking for a guillotine here but Carmo defends easily.
Bawls not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Carmo passes Bawls's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Carmo wants to take a breather but Bawls is having none of it.
Carmo is stalling here. Bawls is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Carmo seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bawls has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bawls wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carmo keeps working.
Bawls really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bawls is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Carmo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bawls goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Carmo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bawls but great work by Carmo.
Carmo wants to control but Bawls is keeping him busy.
Bawls manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carmo is keen to just control but Bawls is a slippery customer.
Bawls wants to improve his position but Carmo is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucio Francisco Carmo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Carmo swinging wildly here.
Bawls scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Lucio Francisco Carmo has been cut.
Bawls looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bawls closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bawls misses with a wild combination.
Carmo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bawls fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Carmo to the ground. Bawls is now in Carmo's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carmo keeping full guard, as Bawls tries to pass.
Carmo trying to control the position here.
Bawls trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Carmo holds on and takes a little breather.
Bawls tries to free his leg and advance position but Carmo is retaining full guard.
Bawls trying to control but Carmo is working from the bottom.
Carmo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bawls will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Carmo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bawls closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carmo tries to improve position but can't.
Carmo is not content to let Bawls control the position.
Auld Bawls overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carmo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bawls is looking to take a break and control but Carmo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Carmo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bawls wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bawls wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carmo keeps working.
Carmo is trying to improve his position.
Bawls throws a strike aimed at the side of Carmo's head but Carmo avoids it well.
Bawls postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Carmo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bawls trying to control the position but Carmo is working away.
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.
Bawls is trying to get an arm triangle but Carmo is defending well.
Bawls looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bawls working away.
Bawls wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carmo keeps working.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Auld Bawls dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lucio Francisco Carmo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bawls staying out of range there.
Bawls misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bawls throws a jab but it's blocked by Carmo.
Bawls lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carmo circles away quickly and effectively.
Carmo feints the counter takedown.
Carmo cracks Bawls with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bawls gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Carmo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Carmo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bawls!
Carmo lands a nice shot to the head.
Carmo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carmo moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bawls has worked his arm free - good work by Bawls!
Carmo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bawls keeps working.
Bawls can't do much from the bottom here.
Carmo throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bawls tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Carmo fails to land a wild elbow strike.
A lull in the action here.
Carmo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bawls keeps working.
Carmo moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Bawls's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Carmo is trying to ground and pound but Bawls uses the momentary lack of control by Carmo to regain half guard.
Carmo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bawls trying to control here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bawls shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carmo is looking to control Bawls's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Carmo avoid being mounted?
Bawls not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Carmo wants to improve his position but Bawls is controlling well.
Bawls trying to control from half guard but Carmo is working away.
Carmo has his hands clasped together around Bawls's back. He's all about the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carmo is not content to let Bawls control the position.
Bawls not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucio Francisco Carmo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Carmo 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 Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucio Francisco Carmo!
After winning the bout, Lucio Francisco Carmo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Auld Bawls stepped up to the mic, saying 'What happened? '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonnhy Five (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonnhy Five is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Steele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonnhy Five!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Five swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Steele clinches up with Five and pushes him back against the cage.
I was talking to Steele's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Steele slows down the pace here.
Steele throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fives head.
Steele blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Five misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Steele.
A short right from Steele on the inside.
Steele letting Five take a breather here.
Steele takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Five misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Five.
Steele tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steele lands an elbow that stopped Five in his tracks for a moment.
Five misses with a hook from the clinch.
Five throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Steele works on Five's body with a couple of short punches.
Steele lands an elbow inside that Five shrugs off.
Five throws a head punch that misses.
Five has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Steele seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Five can turn it around.
Five stalling in the clinch but Steele improves position.
Steele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steele displaying some good clinch control by pressing Five up against the cage.
Five working aggressively here.
Five throws a head punch that misses.
Steele lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Five backwards.
Five misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steele leaning his opponent against the cage.
Steele lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Steele just leaning against Five, taking a breather.
Steele taking a breather.
Steele seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Steele fails to land.
Nice elbow from Steele.
Steele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Steele on the inside.
Steele is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Five is defending well for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Five is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Steele is keeping busy.
Steele manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Five throws a punch but it's blocked by Steele.
Steele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Five prevents a body shot from Steele.
Steele unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Steele scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Five backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Five.
Steele is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Five is defending well for now.
Five stalling in the clinch but Steele improves position.
Five working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steele has a couple of punches blocked by Five.
Steele lands a shoulder strike.
Steele is leaning against Five and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Five looks winded!
Steele scores with a shot to the side of Five's head.
Steele lands an uppercut.
Steele lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Five lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Five throws a punch but it's blocked by Steele.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Five trying to control the position but instead, Steele has worked for underhooks and has pushed Five into the cage.
Steele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Steele comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Steele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steele pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Steele.
Steele blocking some punches.
Five tries to land a knee to the head but Steele blocks with his arms.
A right hand to the body from Steele.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steele.
Steele manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Five goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Five will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Steele up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Steele.
Five's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Steele dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Steele throws a body shot but no joy.
Five is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steele creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Steele controlling the action here for a moment.
Steele trying to land knees to the body.
Five tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Steele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Five can do to turn this around?
Five working aggressively here.
Steele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Five's elbow.
Steele drops Five onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Five is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Five is rocked!
Jason Steele has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Steele has Five pressed against the cage. He pushes Five back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Steele throws a beautiful elbow that sends Five crashing to the floor! Steele piles on the pressure with more strikes! Five is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Steele!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Perry St Hype (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hundo Varga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Perry St Hype!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hundo Varga!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Varga misses with a right hand
letting St Hype counter with a right hand.
St Hype misses with a lunging right hand
and Varga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
St Hype instigates a clinch.
St Hype keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Varga's efforts to push away.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, St Hype creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from St Hype fails to land.
St Hype lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Hype scores with a nice hook to the head.
St Hype breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Varga moves in looking to clinch but St Hype pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Hype scores with a jab to the jaw.
St Hype looks to land a left hand but Varga moved out of range nicely.
Varga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from St Hype.
Nice defenses there by St Hype.
St Hype lands a jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Varga has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Varga ducks under a wild hook from St Hype.
A shot to the body from St Hype misses
and Varga counters by moving into the clinch.
Varga can't get the takedown.
St Hype doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
St Hype just leaning against Varga, taking a breather.
St Hype lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from St Hype.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Hype can't find room to land a body shot as Varga controls the action.
St Hype breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from St Hype misses.
St Hype sets himself, and Varga steps forward looking for the clinch! St Hype avoids it this time.
St Hype lands a left and a right that send Varga crashing to the mat, dazed. St Hype thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Varga is rocked!
It looks like Hundo Varga has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
St Hype misses with a body shot.
St Hype closes the distance and pushes Varga back into the cage.
Varga has St Hype pressed against the cage.
Varga is trying to push St Hype away but St Hype has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
St Hype lands an uppercut.
St Hype pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Varga got wobbled bad by a big combination! St Hype presses forward with punches and knees until Varga stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Varga closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Perry St Hype!
After the big win, Perry St Hype made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Red Light Coffeeshop - Q160/$250 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Shore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lafon Bornay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bornay has chosen House Boulevard - Set Me Free as his entrance music. Lafon Bornay has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jordan Shore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lafon Bornay!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Francis DeMontford and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shore scores with a hook to the body. Bornay takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shore looks to land a right hand but Bornay moved out of range.
Bornay is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bornay slips a jab from Shore.
Bornay tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shore throws a jab but it's blocked by Bornay.
Bornay drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shore defends it well.
Bornay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shore.
Shore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shore throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bornay counters with a shoot takedown. Shore fights it but they end up in guard.
Shore working for a triangle but Bornay defends it easily.
Bornay tries to stand but Shore is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shore escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bornay gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bornay wants to get up but he can't break Shore's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Shore is working an open guard so Bornay takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Shore throws a jab when Bornay was well out of range.
Shore tries to clinch there but Bornay circles away.
Shore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bornay is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shore misses the shot to the body.
Shore throws an overhand right that lands on Bornay's shoulder, as Bornay tries to avoid the shot.
Bornay with the counter takedown but Shore avoids it easily.
Shore tries to clinch
and Bornay counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Shore has a closed guard, preventing Bornay from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shore is trying to keep Bornay in close.
Bornay wants to stand but Shore is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bornay stands and steps away. Shore gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Shore really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bornay takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bornay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shore.
Shore closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shore swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bornay counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bornay wants to stand up but Shore is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shore is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bornay's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bornay's back!
Shore trying to control momentarily.
Shore is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bornay defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shore patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Shore punches the canvas rather than the man.
I really don't envy Bornay right now.
Bornay prevents Shore from getting a body triangle.
Shore throws a series of strikes and Bornay wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Shore looking to control but Bornay is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Shore dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bornay defending well as Shore loads up on a big left hand.
Shore gets a clinch.
Shore with a knee to the head.
Shore with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short left from Shore.
Bornay on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bornay drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shore gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shore throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bornay takes a knee right on the jaw!
Shore unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bornay is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shore gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shore wants to stall.
Shore tries to land a knee to the head but Bornay blocks with his arms.
Bornay is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shore gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jordan Shore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lafon Bornay.
Bornay on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Come on Shore - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bornay looking for a takedown.
Shore missing with knees to the body.
Bornay dodges an elbow strike from Shore.
Shore connects with a knee to the head.
Bornay is rocked!
It looks like Lafon Bornay has been cut.
Shore unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bornay is still on wobbly legs! Can Shore finish him?
Shore is struggling to control the position.
Bornay seems to have recovered his senses.
Shore prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bornay can't get the takedown.
Shore lands a hook that snaps the head of Bornay backwards.
Shore misses with an elbow over the top.
Shore tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shore tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bornay blocks an elbow strike from Shore.
Shore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shore tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bornay wants the takedown. Shore is fighting it off but Bornay persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Shore's guard against the cage.
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!
Bornay is looking to stand up but Shore won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shore working a defensive guard but Bornay manages to pass into side control anyway.
Shore is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Shore wants to control but Bornay postures up.
Bornay tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Shore struggling a bit here.
Bornay wants to stand but Shore is controlling his arm.
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.
Bornay has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Shore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shore swings for the body but Bornay moves out of range.
Bornay tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shore misses with a combination
and Bornay counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shore won't be happy with that.
Bornay wants to stand but Shore has his arm trapped.
Shore can't do much from the bottom here.
Bornay decides to stand back up.
Shore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bornay was well out of range. Poor timing from Shore.
Bornay drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shore defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Shore dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lafon Bornay's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Shore tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bornay counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Shore!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bornay has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Shore misses with a wild body shot.
Shore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bornay moves away.
Bornay is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shore lands a nice shot to the body.
Bornay avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bornay changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shore throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bornay counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shore won't be happy with that.
Shore throws Bornay to one side and escapes!
Jordan Shore is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bornay moves away.
Bornay feints the counter takedown.
Shore throws a combination that misses
and Bornay counters with a takedown into side control.
Shore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bornay can do to turn this around?
Bornay tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Bornay decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shore. Bornay does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Bornay tries to counter it with a takedown but Shore pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shore throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And Bornay tries to counter it with a takedown but Shore pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shore tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bornay paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bornay tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bornay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bornay drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shore defends it well.
Shore misses the shot to the body.
And Bornay tries to counter it with a takedown but Shore pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shore misses with a left hand
and Bornay counters with a shoot takedown. Shore fights it but they end up in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bornay wants to get up but he can't break Shore's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bornay stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Shore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bornay counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bornay trying to stand up but can't free himself from Shore's guard.
Shore looking for a guillotine here but Bornay defends easily.
Lafon Bornay has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bornay gets to his feet - Shore follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shore takes a swing at Bornay's ribcage but misses.
Shore misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bornay is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bornay with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shore to score with a decent uppercut.
Shore wants to clinch.
Bornay tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shore tries to clinch there but Bornay circles away.
And Bornay tries to counter it with a takedown but Shore pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shore connects with a nice looking jab.
Shore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bornay manages to avoid it.
Shore is looking to wear down Bornay with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shore throws a shot from downtown. Bornay moves away and avoids it.
Bornay feints the counter takedown.
Shore swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bornay counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shore won't be happy with that.
Bornay has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Shore looks to land a right hand but Bornay moved out of range.
Bornay changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bornay was well out of range. Poor timing from Shore.
Shore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bornay.
Good shot there by Shore.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shore throws a body shot but no joy.
Shore misses with a combination
and Bornay counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Shore is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan Shore showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shore, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Shore!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Onni Seppala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Benjamin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benjamin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Down Under kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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224 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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Onni Seppala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brock Benjamin!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benjamin looking to score a takedown here. Seppala is defending well but Benjamin drives through and ends up in Seppala's guard.
Benjamin stands up over Seppala, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Benjamin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Seppala is keeping the position for now.
Benjamin stays in close to Seppala's body and controls the position.
Seppala 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.
Seppala avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benjamin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Seppala tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benjamin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Benjamin controlling from the top position.
Seppala keeping moving, preventing Benjamin from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Benjamin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Seppala looking to hit a scissor sweep but Benjamin is one step ahead there.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Benjamin blocks a jab.
Benjamin scores with a hook.
Seppala gets a clinch.
Benjamin is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Seppala can't fight it off and eventually Benjamin manages to take the fight to the floor. Seppala looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Benjamin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin trying to control the position from guard on top but Seppala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benjamin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Seppala tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Seppala keeping moving, preventing Benjamin from controlling successfully.
Benjamin throws a big elbow that misses.
Seppala on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Seppala tries to get out of the position.
Benjamin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Benjamin trying to control but Seppala is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin lands a couple of elbows.
Benjamin throws a big right hand that misses.
Benjamin connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benjamin throws a big right hand that misses.
Benjamin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Benjamin slips nicely into half guard.
Benjamin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Seppala doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Benjamin.
Benjamin throwing shots but Seppala is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seppala is refusing to be controlled, as Benjamin sits in half guard.
Benjamin throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Seppala to regain full guard.
Seppala is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benjamin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Seppala works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Benjamin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Seppala swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Benjamin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Seppala has managed to clinch.
Benjamin blocks a body shot from Seppala.
Seppala scores with a nice hook to the head.
Seppala misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benjamin misses with the head strike.
A bit of stalling here from Benjamin.
Seppala letting Benjamin take a breather here.
Seppala blocking some punches.
Benjamin slowing the pace effectively.
Benjamin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Seppala as Benjamin tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benjamin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Seppala pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Benjamin fails to land.
Benjamin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Seppala struggles to land a body shot inside as Benjamin controls his hands.
Benjamin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Seppala is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seppala blocking some punches.
Benjamin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Benjamin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Benjamin scores with a shot to the side of Seppala's head.
Benjamin misses with a punch to the body.
Seppala working aggressively here.
Benjamin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Benjamin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benjamin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Benjamin misses with a punch to the body.
Benjamin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Benjamin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Seppala makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Benjamin just leaning against Seppala, taking a breather.
Benjamin tries a body shot but Seppala blocks it.
Benjamin wants a takedown but no success here.
Onni Seppala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Benjamin.
Seppala is leaning against Benjamin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seppala misses with a body punch.
Benjamin just leaning against Seppala, taking a breather.
Benjamin trying to stall but Seppala improves his position.
Seppala lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Benjamin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Seppala is keeping busy.
Seppala scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Brock Benjamin.
Seppala tries to clinch up.
Seppala scores with a crisp jab that stopped Benjamin in his tracks.
It looks like Brock Benjamin has been cut.
Seppala feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Benjamins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Benjamin is rocked!
Benjamin looks up at the clock. Bad move! Seppala lands a right hand from hell, dropping Benjamin. Seppala pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Onni Seppala!
Onni Seppala managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Red Light Coffeeshop - Q160/$250, into his post fight interview.
The defeated Brock Benjamin had this to say: 'I wish to thank the fans for standing by me, my sponsor IniTech Nutirtion, and my camp for getting me ready. I'll be back better then ever.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dean Wesson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Supertramp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wesson comes to the cage accompanied by In Your Honor - Foo Fighters. The crowd seem to be enjoying Supertramp's choice of entrance music: Sikamikanico- Red Hot Chili Peppers. Alexander Supertramp has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dean Wesson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexander Supertramp!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wesson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Supertramp.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A looping hook to the body misses from Wesson. Supertramp does a little dance to reset his feet.
Supertramp misses with a hook.
Wesson throws a hook but Supertramp avoids it easily.
Supertramp shoots in and bounces Wesson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wesson trying to keep a closed guard but Supertramp is proving a slippery customer.
Supertramp in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wesson has his foot on Supertramp's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Supertramp works his way back into a safe position though.
Supertramp throws a big right hand that misses.
Supertramp trying to control the position from guard on top but Wesson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Supertramp sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wesson's guard.
Wesson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Supertramp really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wesson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wesson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Supertramp pulls his head out easily.
Supertramp lands with a punch from half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Wesson'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.
Wesson actively working from the bottom here.
Supertramp is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Supertramp performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Supertramp prevents Wesson from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wesson is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wesson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Supertramp pulls his head out easily.
Wesson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Supertramp is nestled in close to Wesson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wesson wants to get back to full guard.
Supertramp wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wesson keeps working.
Supertramp winds up and cracks Wesson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Supertramp is thwarting Wesson's attempts to control the position.
Supertramp not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supertramp winds up and cracks Wesson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Supertramp is looking to take a break and control but Wesson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wesson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Supertramp's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Supertramp's back!
Wesson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Wesson looking for the choke but no joy.
Supertramp is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Supertramp fending off the submission attempt from Wesson.
Wesson is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Supertramp taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Wesson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dean Wesson!
A relieved looking Dean Wesson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy Marques (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evan Berget (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marques comes to the cage accompanied by Raining Blood. Billy Marques is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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185 lbs
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Billy Marques!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Evan Berget!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marques will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marques is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Marques shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Marques throws out a loose jab but Berget uses good head movement to avoid it.
Berget loads up on a big right hand but Marques slips the punch.
Berget misses with a body punch
and Marques counters with a series of strikes. Berget will be more careful next time no doubt.
Berget lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Marques misses the jab.
A combination from Marques does no damage.
A shot to the body from Berget misses
letting Marques counter with a right hand.
Berget jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marques appears to be looking for a big counter.
Berget tests Marques's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berget drives through and clinches with Marques against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berget cracks Marques with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from Berget.
Berget lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Berget misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Berget drags the fight down to the ground.
Our spies down at at Helsinki Athletics Club inform us that Berget has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Berget wants to sweep but no luck.
Berget is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marques defends well.
Berget is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Marques is stalling in the full guard.
Berget is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marques is aware though and is defending well.
Marques wants to pass the guard but Berget is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berget is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marques is aware though and is defending well.
Marques looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Berget looking for a guillotine here but Marques defends easily.
Berget tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Berget has an active guard here but Marques has managed to pass into half guard.
Berget is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marques with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Berget wants to get back to full guard.
Berget is still trying to improve position.
Berget tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Marques has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berget really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Berget bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berget passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Marques is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Berget fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Berget is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Marques is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Berget scoring with punches and elbows.
Berget working away.
Marques is trying to buck Berget off.
Berget misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Berget dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A telegraphed right hand from Marques misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Berget misses the target.
Marques connects with a single shot there.
Berget misses with an uppercut. Marques saw that one coming.
Marques misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marques moves out of range as Berget strikes.
Marques throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marques uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Berget.
It looked like Marques wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marques throws a head kick but Berget moves out of range.
Marques throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berget sizes up Marques with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Marques looks to land a right hand but Berget moved out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Berget.
Marques takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marques misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marques looks to land a right hand but Berget moved out of range.
Nice shot by Berget.
Berget lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Berget takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A telegraphed right hand from Berget misses the target.
Berget walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Marques digs a good hook to Berget's body.
Berget moves to clinch but Marques breaks away
enabling Marques to counter with a crisp jab.
Marques throws a right hand that misses
and Berget counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marques misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Berget to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marques throws a sloppy body shot
and Berget counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berget misses with a hook.
Marques is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Berget 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.
Berget moves away from the strike by Marques.
Berget takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Berget misses the shot to the body.
Marques takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Berget clinches.
Berget lands with a light punch inside.
Berget struggles to land a body shot inside as Marques controls his hands.
Berget throws a punch but it's blocked by Marques.
Berget can't find room to land a body shot as Marques controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Berget.
Berget has Marques pressed against the cage, preventing Marques from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Marques's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Berget doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marques is trying to break the clinch but Berget has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marques's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marques is trying to break the clinch but Berget has him pressed against the cage.
Marques breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Berget fails in his attempt to clinch.
Billy Marques is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Berget clinches with his opponent.
Berget tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marques's elbow.
Marques blocks a body shot from Berget.
Still in the clinch, Berget scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marques is trying to break free.
Berget misses with a body punch.
Marques takes a shot to the head.
Berget lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marques.
Berget misses with a body punch.
Marques wants to get back to striking at distance but Berget won't allow it.
Marques wants to break the clinch but can't.
Berget tries a body shot but Marques blocks it.
Berget is leaning against Marques and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berget can't find room to land a body shot as Marques controls the action.
Berget scores with a hook to the body.
Marques blocks a body shot from Berget.
A body shot lands from Berget.
Berget doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Berget misses with a punch on the inside.
Berget tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Berget scores with a shoulder strike.
Berget tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
Marques wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Berget has him pressed against the cage.
Berget scores with a shot to the side of Marques's head.
Marques wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Berget has him pressed against the cage.
Evan Berget seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Berget can't find room to land a body shot as Marques controls the action.
Marques is trying to force a seperation but Berget has the dominant position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Berget.
Berget has Marques pressed against the cage, preventing Marques from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Berget lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Berget showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Nice defenses there by Marques.
Marques throwing a counter right hand but Berget manages to avoid it.
Berget shoots for a double leg takedown but Marques sprawls well. He's pushed Berget's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marques comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Berget misses with a hook.
Marques throws a hook but Berget blocks it.
Berget misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Billy Marques is winning the standup battle so far.
Marques has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marques there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marques defending well as Berget loads up on a big left hand.
Berget with a lazy takedown attempt
and Marques cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Billy Marques has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan Berget.
Berget ducks under a wild hook from Marques.
Marques throws a right hand that misses
letting Berget counter with a right hand.
Marques throws a hook but Berget blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marques ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Berget moves away.
Berget wants to clinch.
Marques throws a leg kick that is checked
and Berget counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Marques is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Berget is working for a submission of some sort.
Berget wants to free his trapped foot but Marques is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berget trying to advance position but Marques counters by regaining guard.
Berget trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marques will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Berget stands and throws Marques's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Marques gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Berget punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marques is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Marques is trying desperately to improve position.
Berget throwing strikes here but Marques is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Berget goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Marques is on top in guard.
Berget is looking for a triangle here but Marques uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Berget tries to buck Marques off but Marques is having none of it.
Billy Marques has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Berget can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Marques politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Marques prefers to stall for the moment though.
Berget has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Berget is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Berget's face as Marques controls the position.
Berget tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marques wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Marques taking a breather here.
Berget is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Marques wants to control but Berget is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berget takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Evan Berget.
I've got Berget winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan Berget!
Evan Berget gave a mention to Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated Billy Marques had this to say: 'I would like to apologize to my fans for what they witnessed here tonight. I am A LOT better than what you all seen here, trust me, the next time I step inside this octagon, you will witness something you've never seen before. MARK MY WORDS!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Caio Bottura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Palentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bottura kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Face The Pain. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Caio Bottura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobby Palentine!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Ron Honeybunn and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bottura dodges the punch combination from Palentine.
Bottura misses with a series of wild punches.
Bottura's corner calls for a 1-2. Bottura obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Bottura misses the target.
Bottura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Palentine scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Caio Bottura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bottura throws a hook but Palentine blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palentine walks into a straight right hand from Bottura.
Palentine scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bottura looks to land a combination but Palentine avoids it well.
Bottura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Palentine moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palentine ducks under a wild hook from Bottura.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bottura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Palentine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Bottura.
Nice defenses there by Palentine.
Palentine looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Palentine thuds his right hand into Bottura's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bottura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Palentine moves away.
Jab, jab by Bottura - just one landing.
Palentine throws the left hand but Bottura avoids the punch easily.
Palentine swings for the body but Bottura moves out of range.
Bottura jabs Palentine to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bottura throws a lazy right hand but Palentine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Palentine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bottura throws a good cross that connects.
Palentine showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bottura.
Bottura is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bottura throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Palentine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palentine throws a sloppy head kick and Bottura moves out of range easily.
Palentine takes a swing at Bottura's ribcage but misses.
Bottura is looking to counter punch.
Bottura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Palentine.
Palentine tries to clinch there but Bottura circles away.
Bottura misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Palentine to counter with a crisp jab.
Bottura misses with a body shot
and Palentine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Palentine with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bottura blocks a jab.
Bottura misses with a looping right.
Palentine unleashes a big counter combination but Bottura bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bottura connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Palentine on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bottura scores with a one two! Palentine had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Palentine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Palentine scores with a nice strike.
Bottura swinging wildly here.
Despite the aggression on Palentine's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bottura dodges the punch combination from Palentine.
The fighters circling - Bottura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Palentine doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Palentine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bottura throws out the jab.
Palentine appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bottura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Palentine.
A lazy left from Bottura finds it's target.
Palentine misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bottura throws out a loose jab but Palentine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bottura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bottura throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Palentine counters with a stiff right hand.
Bottura lands a head shot.
Bottura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Palentine slips a jab from Bottura.
Bottura misses with an uppercut
and Bottura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bottura loads up on a big right hand but Palentine slips the punch.
Palentine has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Palentine misses with a looping right.
Palentine slips under a jab.
Bottura misses with a straight right.
Bottura throws a lazy right hand but Palentine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Palentine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bottura misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caio Bottura dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Palentine fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bottura is out of range.
Bottura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Palentine.
A jab from Bottura misses.
Palentine ducks under a wild hook from Bottura.
Bottura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bottura gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Palentine throws the left hand but Bottura avoids the punch easily.
Bottura throws a looping overhand right but Palentine ducks down to avoid it.
Palentine lands a jab to Bottura's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottura misses with an uppercut. Palentine saw that one coming.
Palentine displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A jab from Bottura misses.
Palentine moves out of range as Bottura strikes.
Bottura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bottura throws a hook but Palentine avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Palentine! But no joy.
Palentine looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bottura throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bottura throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Palentine on the side of the head.
Palentine scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bottura doesn't seem bothered though.
Bottura slips a jab and a cross from Palentine.
Bottura misses with the combination.
Bobby Palentine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bottura scores with a one two! Palentine had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Palentine slips a straight right by Bottura.
Bottura misses with a looping right.
Bottura avoids the body shot from Palentine.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palentine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bottura looks to throw the jab but Palentine is out of range.
Despite the aggression on Palentine's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bottura throws a jab when Palentine was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palentine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bottura loads up on a big right hand but Palentine slips the punch.
Bottura throws a jab when Palentine was well out of range.
Palentine slips under a jab.
Nice jab there from Palentine.
Palentine ducks under a wild hook from Bottura.
A big right from Bottura misses.
Nice defenses there by Palentine.
Palentine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Palentine might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bottura has got the better of the exchanges.
Palentine bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Bottura misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bottura.
Palentine just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Palentine.
Palentine unleashes a big counter combination but Bottura bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A big right from Bottura misses.
Bottura misses with a jab, cross combination.
Palentine appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bottura throws a jab when Palentine was well out of range.
A big left from Bottura misses.
Bottura has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Palentine.
Bottura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Palentine.
A little jabbing left from Palentine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Palentine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bottura.
Bottura missing with a left hand there. Palentine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bottura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palentine scores with a nice strike.
Bottura lands a right hook to the body.
Palentine scores with a hook.
Bottura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Palentine can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bottura falls off balance throwing a combination
and Palentine counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bottura!
Bottura is looking for a sweep.
Palentine stands up and beckons Bottura to his feet.
Bottura misses with a hook. Palentine ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Palentine.
Palentine ducks under a wild hook from Bottura.
Palentine is looking for the big counter here.
Palentine blocks a head kick by Bottura.
Palentine wants to counter the offense by Bottura and move into the clinch position.
Bottura connects with a body shot that sends Palentine's belly button to the back.
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 Caio Bottura will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bottura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bottura lands with an uppercut that bounces Palentine off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheers as Bottura lands an impressive looking overhand right. Palentine doesn't seem phased though.
Bottura lands with a nice combination. Palentine backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheers as Bottura lands an impressive looking overhand right. Palentine doesn't seem phased though.
Bottura throws a lazy right hand but Palentine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bottura throws a poor cross that misses
and Palentine counters with a straight right hand.
Bottura throws a big shot that misses.
Palentine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bottura.
Sloppy strikes from Bottura. Those never looked like landing.
Bottura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Palentine.
Palentine showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bottura.
Palentine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bottura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bottura throws a series of punches but Palentine avoids them all with ease.
Palentine tries to clinch there but Bottura circles away.
Palentine will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Palentine with a nice cross.
Bottura swings widly with a right hand
and Palentine counters with a nice body kick.
A left and a right from Palentine both land. Nice combination.
Bottura misses with the combination.
Bottura misses with a straight left.
Bottura loads up on a big right hand but Palentine slips the punch.
Palentine moves out of range as Bottura strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bottura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Palentine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Palentine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Palentine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Bottura wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Palentine ducks under a wild hook from Bottura.
Bottura misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palentine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bottura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Palentine moves away.
Palentine scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bottura doesn't seem bothered though.
Bottura moves away from the strike by Palentine.
Nice uppercut lands for Bottura. That snapped Palentine's head back.
Palentine avoids a punch combination nicely.
Palentine lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bottura throws a looping overhand right but Palentine ducks down to avoid it.
Bottura throws an overhand right that lands on Palentine's shoulder, as Palentine tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palentine throws a series of punches but Bottura avoids them all with ease.
Palentine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Palentine walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bottura misses with a looping right.
Bottura misses with a right hand
and Palentine counters with a stiff right hand.
Bottura slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bobby Palentine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Palentine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bottura.
Palentine let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bottura needs to keep his hands up - Palentine had a free shot at his head there.
Palentine takes one to the chin there.
A combination from Palentine does no damage.
Bottura ducks under a wild hook from Palentine.
Good standup being displayed there by Bottura as he connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palentine lands a nice shot that snaps Bottura's head back.
Palentine has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palentine cracks Bottura with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Palentine lands with an uppercut that bounces Bottura off the cage and back into range.
Bottura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palentine.
Bottura walks into a straight right hand from Palentine.
Bottura misses with a double jab.
Palentine lands a nice hook to Bottura's body. Bottura takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bottura connects with a crisp jab.
Bottura throws an overhand right that lands on Palentine's shoulder, as Palentine tries to avoid the shot.
Bottura misses with an uppercut. Palentine saw that one coming.
Palentine misses with an uppercut.
Caio Bottura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bottura looks to land a left hand but Palentine moved out of range nicely.
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 Caio Bottura.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bottura, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caio Bottura!
Caio Bottura thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brent Boston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Joshua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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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
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brent Boston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mr Joshua!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Ben Hemmingworth and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boston slips under a jab.
Joshua works the jab nicely.
Boston lands a nice hook to Joshua's body. Joshua takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joshua misses with a wild body shot.
Boston connects with a single shot there.
Joshua takes a swing at Boston's ribcage but misses.
Boston scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Boston controls the position.
Joshua defending against the ground and pound.
Boston is looking to take a break and control but Joshua is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Joshua is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boston staying calm.
Boston lands an elbow.
Boston has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Joshua takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Joshua is trying to buck Boston off.
That's two 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.
Boston lands a nice forearm strike.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Joshua can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boston working the ground and pound from side control.
Boston working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Joshua wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Joshua takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Joshua tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Boston presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Joshua tries to reverse the position but Boston maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boston landing strikes, looking to finish!
It looks like Mr Joshua has been cut.
Boston dominating with strikes here.
Boston looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Boston is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Joshua goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Boston!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brent Boston!
Brent Boston bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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