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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitch Rattlesnake (ranked 6087 p4p, 431 weight class) and Kolby Khaos (ranked 5833 p4p, 420 weight class). Mitch Rattlesnake could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kolby Khaos's chin.
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219 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter fighter
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mitch Rattlesnake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kolby Khaos!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rattlesnake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khaos manages to avoid it.
Khaos finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Rattlesnake's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Khaos falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitch Rattlesnake!
After winning the bout, Mitch Rattlesnake thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tarik Mello (ranked 7077 p4p, 546 weight class) and Mikey Ronson (ranked 4240 p4p, 445 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Counter fighter
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tarik Mello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mikey Ronson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ronson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mello is pressing down on Ronson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mello bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ronson's guard.
Mello is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ronson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mello working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ronson's head.
Mello postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mello works over Ronson with some ground and pound from guard.
Ronson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mello doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mello manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mello is in close to Ronson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mello pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ronson is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ronson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mello puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronson wants to control but Mello is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ronson moves into full guard.
Ronson is trying to keep Mello in close.
Ronson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ronson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mello defends well.
Mello is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ronson trying to keep a closed guard but Mello is proving a slippery customer.
Ronson working for a triangle but Mello defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mello is one step ahead there.
Mello stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ronson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mello cracks Ronson with a solid left hand.
Ronson wants to sweep here but Mello controlling him for the moment.
Ronson keeps trying to improve his position.
Mello lands a couple of digs.
Mello content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ronson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mello's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ronson trying to control but Mello is working from the bottom.
Mello looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ronson landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ronson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mello keeping moving, preventing Ronson from controlling successfully.
Ronson stands up over Mello, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mello keeping moving, preventing Ronson from controlling successfully.
Mello controlling Ronson's posture.
Mello keeping moving, preventing Ronson from controlling successfully.
Ronson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ronson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mikey Ronson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ronson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mello was covering up waiting for the punch and Ronson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ronson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ronson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mello is keeping the position for now.
Ronson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mello utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ronson preventing the sweep.
Mello keeping moving, preventing Ronson from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mello keeping moving, preventing Ronson from controlling successfully.
Mello wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mello keeping moving, preventing Ronson from controlling successfully.
Ronson postures up in Mello's guard and throws a big left but Mello blocks it.
Ronson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ronson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mello is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ronson, into his guard.
Ronson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mello defends it easily.
Mello working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ronson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mello scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ronson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mello's guard.
Ronson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mello looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ronson is one step ahead there.
Ronson wants to control from the top but Mello keeps moving.
Mello 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mello keeping moving, preventing Ronson from controlling successfully.
Mello looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ronson throwing strikes from guard but Mello blocks nicely.
Ronson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ronson wants to control from the top but Mello keeps moving.
Ronson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ronson lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mello keeping moving, preventing Ronson from controlling successfully.
Ronson wants to pass the guard but Mello is keeping the position.
Ronson looking to sit in guard and control but Mello gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ronson is trying to keep Mello in close.
Mello connects with a couple of short punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ronson is on top in guard.
Mello knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ronson on the ground.
Ronson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikey Ronson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Ronson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ground and pound from Ronson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ronson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mello on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mello tries to get out of the position.
Mello is looking for a sweep.
Ronson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mello, who protects the arm well.
Mello avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ronson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mello tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ronson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ronson is looking to take a break and control but Mello is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ronson cracks Mello with a big elbow.
Mello is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ronson is trying to control the action in half guard but Mello is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ronson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ronson wants to take a breather but Mello is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mello is defending against the submission attempts here by Ronson.
Ronson trying to pass the guard but Mello defending well.
Ronson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ronson wants to take a breather but Mello is having none of it.
Ronson is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Mello still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Mello has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mello looks up at the clock and then as Ronson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mello smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ronson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mello cracks Ronson with a big right hand but Ronson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ronson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ronson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mello off and has taken his back!
Ronson is cranking Mello's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Mello! He's tightened the choke and Mello is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mikey Ronson!
A relieved looking Mikey Ronson 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Canada (ranked 5447 p4p, 401 weight class) and Fish Hands (ranked 5205 p4p, 395 weight class). Alex Canada could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fish Hands's chin.
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255 lbs
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269 lbs
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BJJ White 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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Canada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fish Hands!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hands misses with a few strikes there.
Canada closes the distance and clinches.
Canada swings wildly with an uppercut but Hands uses good head movement to avoid it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hands wants to break free but Canada has control.
A shot in the inside from Canada.
Canada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hands backwards.
Canada misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hands blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Canada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hands blocks a body shot from Canada.
Canada misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canada scores with a shot to the side of Hands's head.
Hands is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Canada is keeping busy.
Canada lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hands backwards.
Hands has had enough of the clinch but Canada keeps him there for the moment.
Canada breaks from the clinch.
Canada gets a clinch.
Canada struggles to land a body shot inside as Hands controls his hands.
Canada pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Canada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheers as Hands lands an impressive looking overhand right. Canada doesn't seem phased though.
Canada has managed to clinch.
Canada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canada closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Canada misses with the head strike.
Hands tries to break free but Canada pushes him back against the cage.
Hands is trying to break free.
A shot in the inside from Canada.
Come on Hands - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
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!
Canada gets through Hands's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Canada.
Canada lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hands.
Canada misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canada lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hands backwards.
Canada swings wildly with an uppercut but Hands uses good head movement to avoid it.
Canada lands with a right to the head.
Hands blocking some punches.
Hands is looking to break free of the clinch but Canada has double underhooks.
Canada throws a punch but it's blocked by Hands.
Hands blocks an uppercut.
Hands blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Canada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Canada misses with a punch on the inside.
Hands wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canada lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Canada tries a body shot but Hands blocks it.
Hands controlling the action here for a moment.
Hands blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Canada misses with a body punch.
Canada goes for a takedown attempt but Hands pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Canada clinches with his opponent.
Canada has a couple of punches blocked by Hands.
Canada misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Canada dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hands swings for the body but Canada moves out of range.
Canada looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hands misses the shot to the body.
Canada looks to land a right hand but Hands moved out of range.
Fish Hands is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hands displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hands lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Canada with a poor takedown
and Hands counters with a stiff right hand.
Canada swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hands counters with a nice uppercut.
Hands tries to bum rush Canada with a series of wild strikes but Canada uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Canada slips a jab and a cross from Hands.
Hands uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Canada.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hands! But no joy.
Hands scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canada misses with a shot to the body
and Hands counters with a straight right hand.
Canada moves in looking to clinch but Hands pushes him off.
Hands has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Canada is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Canada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hands can do to turn this around?
Canada's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hands connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Canada scrambles back to his feet.
Canada closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hands counters with a crisp right hand that drops Canada! Hands lets Canada back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Canada is rocked!
Fish Hands is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hands circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hands scores with a counter punch that sends Canada to the canvas! Hands smells blood - he's punishing Canada with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Canada has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fish Hands!
Fish Hands thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Randall (ranked 4282 p4p, 438 weight class) and Usko Unbelivable (ranked 5239 p4p, 473 weight class). Randall's entrance music is I Eat Pears and shit- Rick Ross. A fine choice. Bubba Randall has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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196 lbs
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bubba Randall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Usko Unbelivable!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randall shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Unbelivable napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Unbelivable sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Unbelivable works his way to full guard. Good work.
Unbelivable is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Unbelivable looking for a guillotine here but Randall defends easily.
Unbelivable is trying to control the position but Randall postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randall working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randall in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Randall postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Randall is working Unbelivable over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Randall chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unbelivable wants to stand but Randall is controlling the position.
Randall throws an elbow that misses. Unbelivable uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Randall's guard. Nice move by Unbelivable!
Randall seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Unbelivable is looking to work some ground and pound but Randall has wrist control.
Randall 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.
Randall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Unbelivable preventing the sweep.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Randall is on top in guard.
Randall distracts Unbelivable with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randall tries to free his leg and advance position but Unbelivable is retaining full guard.
Randall keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Unbelivable's head.
Randall is fighting to break Unbelivable's control of his arms but Unbelivable is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Randall postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Randall distracts Unbelivable with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Randall connects with a couple of short punches.
Randall throws a big right hand that misses.
Unbelivable trying to control the position.
Randall has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Unbelivable manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Randall manages to get himself to full guard.
Randall might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Randall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Unbelivable is one step ahead there.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unbelivable wants to control from the top but Randall keeps moving.
Randall 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.
Randall is working hard here to advance position.
We've been informed that Unbelivable has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Randall on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Randall tries to get out of the position.
Unbelivable drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Randall manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Unbelivable has Randall in his guard.
Unbelivable working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Randall.
Randall postures up in Unbelivable's guard and throws a big left but Unbelivable blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randall postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Randall throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Unbelivable works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Randall throws a strike but Unbelivable rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Randall wants to sweep but no luck.
Unbelivable is pushing down on Randall's leg trying to pass to half guard. Randall is fighting to maintain full guard but Unbelivable has managed to sneak the leg through.
Unbelivable trying to control from half guard but Randall is working away.
Randall tries to roll over but Unbelivable keeps him under control.
Randall is looking to get back to full guard here but Unbelivable has managed to pass to side control instead.
Unbelivable wants to lay and pray for a moment but Randall keeps working.
Randall is trying to get back to half guard.
Randall manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Randall 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.
Unbelivable shoots in for a takedown but Randall shows good takedown defense.
Randall blocks a jab.
Unbelivable is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Unbelivable chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Randall circles away from the clinch attempt.
Unbelivable cracks Randall with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Randall fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randall closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Unbelivable to the mat! Unbelivable manages to get full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randall lands a couple of digs.
Unbelivable wriggles free and stands up.
Randall moves out of range of the strikes.
Randall swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Randall shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Unbelivable as he avoids it easily.
Unbelivable steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Randall.
Randall looks for a takedown but Unbelivable sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubba Randall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Unbelivable.
Unbelivable will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randall looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Randall cracks Unbelivable with a solid left hand.
Unbelivable avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Unbelivable has momentary wrist control but Randall slips an elbow through the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Randall throws an elbow that misses. Unbelivable uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Randall's guard. Nice move by Unbelivable!
Unbelivable controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Randall looking for a sweep. Not yet Randall, not yet.
Unbelivable working some strikes from top position.
Randall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unbelivable is looking to stand up but Randall won't let him.
Randall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Unbelivable defends it easily.
Randall keeping moving, preventing Unbelivable from controlling successfully.
Unbelivable stopping the sweep attempt from Randall.
Randall keeping moving, preventing Unbelivable from controlling successfully.
Randall wants to sweep here but Unbelivable controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Randall is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Unbelivable trying to hold on to Randall's head to control him but Randall postures up.
Randall throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Unbelivable is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Randall looks to land a strike but Unbelivable avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Randall lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Unbelivable trying to keep a closed guard but Randall is proving a slippery customer.
Randall working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Unbelivable's head.
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 Bubba Randall will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Unbelivable shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Randall is trying to defend but Unbelivable finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Randall tries to get to full guard but Unbelivable has control of the leg.
Unbelivable is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Unbelivable looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Randall looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unbelivable is keen to just control but Randall is a slippery customer.
Unbelivable thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Randall's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randall makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Randall.
Unbelivable won't allow Randall to sweep him here.
Unbelivable trying to control the position from guard on top but Randall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Unbelivable postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Unbelivable has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Randall is proving hard to escape from.
Randall looking for a guillotine here but Unbelivable defends easily.
Randall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Unbelivable gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unbelivable looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Randall keeping full guard, as Unbelivable tries to pass.
Unbelivable preventing the sweep.
Unbelivable advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randall is trying to get back to full guard.
Unbelivable moves nicely into side control.
Randall is trying to improve his position.
Randall parries the strikes from Unbelivable easily there. Unbelivable is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Randall to escape.
Unbelivable wants to lay and pray for a moment but Randall keeps working.
Unbelivable tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Unbelivable trying to control the position but Randall is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unbelivable is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Usko Unbelivable has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Unbelivable misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Randall manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Randall makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Randall.
Unbelivable has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Randall is proving hard to escape from.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Randall is on top in guard.
Bubba Randall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Unbelivable throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Unbelivable takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Randall advances position into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Usko Unbelivable.
I think Randall has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ilpo Pallero (ranked 3589 p4p, 391 weight class) and Joe Monroe (ranked 3435 p4p, 382 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ilpo Pallero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Monroe !
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monroe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pallero half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Monroe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Monroe prevents the takedown attempt.
Pallero tries to score a body lock takedown but Monroe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Monroe trying to land knees to the body.
Monroe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pallero.
A right hook to the body lands for Monroe .
Pallero has Monroe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Monroe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilpo Pallero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pallero is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Monroe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Monroe landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pallero blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Monroe 's coach down at Touch Of Death Combat Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Monroe 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe stalling against the cage.
Pallero is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Monroe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Monroe stops a takedown attempt from Pallero.
Pallero is looking to take this one to the mat.
Monroe crunches a lovely knee into Pallero's ribcage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Pallero is breathing heavily.
Monroe breaks the clinch.
Monroe has Pallero up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Monroe .
Pallero wants a takedown but no success here.
Monroe putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pallero in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Monroe utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Monroe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pallero lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Monroe breaks from the clinch.
Monroe misses with the combination.
Monroe clinches up with Pallero and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monroe with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monroe landing knees to the body.
Pallero is working for takedown but Monroe is calmly controlling the position for now.
Monroe is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Monroe unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Monroe pressing his opponent against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Monroe .
Monroe digs a right hand into Pallero's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pallero's gas tank.
Monroe landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Monroe prevents a takedown attempt there.
Monroe breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monroe drops Pallero with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Pallero looks back up at him and smiles so Monroe waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Ilpo Pallero has been cut.
Monroe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pallero appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Monroe tries a head kick but it misses.
Monroe cracks Pallero with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pallero stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Monroe .
Sloppy strikes from Monroe . Those never looked like landing.
Pallero feinted with a counter takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monroe rushes Pallero and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monroe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Monroe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pallero.
Pallero is rocked!
Pallero leaves his chin hanging out and Monroe seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Pallero crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Monroe !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Sandoval (ranked 2724 p4p, 249 weight class) and Marcello Sosa (ranked 2975 p4p, 276 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Miguel Sandoval!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcello Sosa!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sandoval shoots in looking for a takedown. Sosa tries to sprawl out of it but Sandoval keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sosa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Sandoval darts in looking for a takedown but Sosa gets double underhooks and turns Sandoval into the cage.
Sandoval slips under a jab from Sosa.
Sandoval moves out of range as Sosa strikes.
Sandoval drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sosa sprawls and moves away.
Sosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sandoval manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sosa. Sandoval does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sandoval drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sosa sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sosa lands with a shot to the body.
Sandoval tests Sosa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sosa throws an off balance right hand
and Sandoval counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sosa!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sosa is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sandoval connects with a decent elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sosa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sosa is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandoval connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sosa some visible discomfort.
Sandoval controlling from side mount.
Sandoval has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sosa taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sandoval 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.
Sosa tries to buck Sandoval off but Sandoval is having none of it.
Sosa defending against the ground and pound.
Sosa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sandoval looks up at the clock and then as Sosa takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sandoval smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sandoval definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sandoval controls the position from side control.
You can see the frustration on Sosa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sandoval is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sandoval working the ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sandoval trying to control the action but Sosa is working from the bottom.
Sosa told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Sandoval staying calm.
Check out the look on Sandoval's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sandoval advances to full mount.
Sandoval landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sosa taking shots to the head.
Sandoval tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sosa is bucking up trying to escape but Sandoval cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Sandoval landing strikes from the mount.
Sandoval sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sandoval dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Sandoval dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sosa misses with a looping right.
Sandoval moves out of range of the strikes.
Sandoval moves away from the strike by Sosa.
A jab from Sosa misses.
A slow jab from Sosa misses its intended target.
A jab from Sosa does it's job there.
Sandoval moves away from the strike by Sosa.
Sandoval scores with a decent looking hook.
Sosa throws a lazy right hand but Sandoval sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sandoval lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandoval displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sosa throws out the jab.
Sandoval tries to counter with a takedown but Sosa is quick to defend against it.
Sosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sandoval.
Sandoval half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sandoval.
Sandoval tries to counter with a takedown but Sosa is quick to defend against it.
Sosa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sandoval staying out of range there.
Sosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Sandoval feinted with a counter takedown.
Sosa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sosa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sandoval looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sosa lands a nice shot to the body.
Sandoval loads up on a big right hand but Sosa slips the punch.
Sandoval dodges the punch combination from Sosa.
Sandoval uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sosa.
Sosa lands a slapping body shot.
Nice cross by Sandoval.
Sandoval lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sosa looks to land a left hand but Sandoval moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval lands a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Sosa.
Some wild striking there from Sosa.
Sosa missing with a left hand there. Sandoval was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Sosa misses the target.
Sosa takes one to the side of the head.
Sandoval defending well as Sosa loads up on a big left hand.
Sandoval half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sandoval lands with a hook. Sosa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sosa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sosa avoids the body shot from Sandoval.
Sandoval throws a looping overhand right but Sosa ducks down to avoid it.
Sosa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marcello Sosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sandoval throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sosa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sandoval loads up on a big right hand but Sosa slips the punch.
Sosa lands a jab to Sandoval's midsection.
Sosa throws a jab but it's blocked by Sandoval.
Sandoval tries to counter with a takedown but Sosa is quick to defend against it.
Sosa connects with a nice looking jab.
Sandoval throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marcello Sosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sandoval uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sosa.
Sosa throws a combination that misses
and Sandoval decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sosa's guard.
Sandoval pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sosa is keeping the position for now.
Sosa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sandoval is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sandoval controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sandoval's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sosa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sandoval.
Sosa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sandoval trying to control but Sosa is working from the bottom.
Sosa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sandoval. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sandoval advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcello Sosa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
A big right from Sosa misses.
Sosa misses with an uppercut.
Sosa takes a swing at Sandoval's ribcage but misses.
Sandoval attempts a counter takedown but Sosa avoids it well and moves away.
Sosa missing with a left hand there. Sandoval was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sandoval throws a shot to the body.
Sosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sandoval.
Nice defenses there by Sandoval.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sosa. Sandoval does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sosa missing with a left hand there. Sandoval was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Sandoval.
Nice jab there from Sosa.
Sandoval swings for the body but Sosa moves out of range.
Sandoval moves out of range as Sosa strikes.
Sosa loads up on a big right hand but Sandoval slips the punch.
Sandoval attempts a counter takedown but Sosa avoids it well and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Sandoval is just out of range.
Sandoval dives in for a single leg takedown but Sosa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sandoval avoids the body shot from Sosa.
Sosa takes one to the chin there.
Sandoval is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sosa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sandoval keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sosa.
A big right from Sandoval misses.
Sosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sandoval moves away.
Sandoval throws a big shot that misses.
Sandoval connects with a body shot that sends Sosa's belly button to the back.
Sosa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sosa throws a shot from downtown. Sandoval moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sosa throws a jab but it's blocked by Sandoval.
Sosa staying out of range there.
A shot to the body from Sosa misses
and Sandoval counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sosa won't be happy with that.
Sosa throws Sandoval to one side and escapes!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sosa throws a hook but Sandoval blocks it.
Sandoval half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sandoval bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sosa fails to land with a series of punches.
Sosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sandoval appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sosa scores with a shot to the body.
Sosa lands a nice hook to Sandoval's body. Sandoval takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sosa loads up on a big right hand but Sandoval slips the punch.
Sosa misses with a body shot.
Sandoval half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sosa throws a hook to the side of Sandoval's head but Sandoval sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sandoval appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sosa throws a right and a left that Sandoval avoids nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sandoval darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sandoval pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sandoval uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sosa.
Sosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sandoval manages to avoid it.
Sandoval drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sosa sprawls and moves away.
The fighters circling - Sandoval throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sandoval closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sandoval.
The fighters circling - Sandoval throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sosa misses with a right hand
and Sandoval decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sosa's guard.
Sandoval lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sandoval is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sosa can't keep his opponent in guard - Sandoval advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ground and pound from Sandoval.
Sandoval lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sandoval lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sandoval seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sosa has hold of Sandoval's hands but Sandoval slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcello Sosa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sosa 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcello Sosa!
After winning the bout, Marcello Sosa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Boom (ranked 2131 p4p, 239 weight class) and Ryan Rodriguez (ranked 2162 p4p, 241 weight class). Samuel Boom has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Samuel Boom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez stalks Boom and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Boom's face. Boom staggers backwards, shaken.
Boom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom walks into a stiff left hand from Rodriguez.
It looks like Samuel Boom has been cut.
Boom missing with a left hand there. Rodriguez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boom throws out a loose jab but Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boom throws a hook to the side of Rodriguez's head but Rodriguez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rodriguez is looking for the big counter here.
A slow jab from Rodriguez misses its intended target.
Rodriguez dips to his left and cracks Boom with an uppercut!
Boom misses with the combination.
Rodriguez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriguez cracks Boom with a good jab.
Boom is rocked!
We've been told by Boom's head coaches at UnderGround Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Boom darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rodriguez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boom throws the left hand but Rodriguez avoids the punch easily.
Samuel Boom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez digs a good hook to Boom's body.
Boom throws a lazy uppercut
and Rodriguez counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodriguez follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Rodriguez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Oh Boom is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rodriguez drops Boom with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Boom! Rodriguez dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Rodriguez!
Ryan Rodriguez bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Davis (ranked 1657 p4p, 217 weight class) and Luke Davidson (ranked 2128 p4p, 254 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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220 lbs
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205 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luke Davidson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis throws a hook to the side of Davidson's head but Davidson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Davidson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Davis.
Davidson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Davis.
Davidson misses with a hook
and Davis counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Luke Davidson has been cut.
Davis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Davidson.
An attempted straight right counter from Davis misses the target.
Luke Davidson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis avoids the body shot from Davidson.
Davis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Davidson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Davis.
Davidson swings for the body but Davis moves out of range.
Davis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Davidson.
Davis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Davis. Davidson does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Davidson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Davis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Davidson.
It looked like Davis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Davidson.
Davis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Davidson misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davis moves away.
It looked like Davis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Davidson swings for the body but Davis moves out of range.
We've been informed that Davidson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Davidson throws a lazy uppercut
and Davis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Davidson misses with a right hand
and Davis counters with a nice uppercut.
Davidson misses with a body shot.
Davidson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davis manages to avoid it.
And Davis counters with a quick kick to the body but Davidson blocks it.
Davidson slips a straight right by Davis.
Davidson misses with a body shot
and Davis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Davidson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Davis staying out of range there.
Davidson takes a swing at Davis's ribcage but misses.
Davidson connects with a body shot that sends Davis's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidson connects with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Davidson misses the target.
Davidson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Davis's hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davidson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Davis lands a nice looking body shot.
Davidson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Davis lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Davidson clinches.
Davis prevents a body shot from Davidson.
Davis stalling.
Davis has Davidson pressed against the cage.
Davidson takes a shot to the head.
Davis tries to break the clinch but Davidson is controlling the position.
Davidson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Davis's elbow.
Davidson tries to work over Davis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Davis on the inside.
Davis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Davidson misses with a body punch.
Davidson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Davis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Davidson lands a nice uppercut.
Davis working aggressively here.
Davis misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Davis.
Davidson can't find room to land a body shot as Davis controls the action.
A short uppercut from Davidson.
Davidson has a couple of punches blocked by Davis.
Davidson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Davis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Davidson backwards.
Davidson lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Davidson.
Davidson misses with a punch on the inside.
Davis working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davidson blocking some punches.
Davis breaks the clinch.
Davidson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davidson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Davis at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Davidson misses the target.
Davis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Davidson. Davidson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Davis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Davidson.
Davidson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Davis loads up on a big right hand but Davidson slips the punch.
Davidson wants to counter with a clinch but Davis pushes him away.
Davis ducks under a wild hook from Davidson.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Davidson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Davidson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Davis swings wildly with an uppercut but Davidson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davis blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luke Davidson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luke Davidson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Davis misses with an uppercut
and Davidson moves into the clinch.
Davis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Davidson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Davis's elbow.
Davidson lands a body punch.
Davidson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Davis.
Davis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Davidson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Davis is looking to control Davidson's arms but Davidson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Davis has his back to the cage.
Davidson tries to work over Davis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Davidson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Davis scores with a shot to the side of Davidson's head.
Davidson prevents a body shot from Davis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidson lands with a right to the head.
Davidson lands a body shot.
Davis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Davidson.
Davidson throws a punch but it's blocked by Davis.
Davidson tries a body shot but Davis blocks it.
Davidson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson working aggressively here.
Davis lands an uppercut.
Davis prevents a body shot from Davidson.
Davis throws a head punch that misses.
Davis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Davis breaks from the clinch.
Davidson jabs Davis right on the nose. Davis blinks but takes it well.
Davidson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Davis keeps the fight on the outside.
Davis is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A shot to the liver by Davidson. Beautiful body shot.
Davidson lunges at Davis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Davis's hand.
Davidson throws a jab but it's blocked by Davis.
Davidson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davis moves away.
Davidson just misses with a punch to the body.
A left and a right from Davidson both land. Nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidson misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davidson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Davis was well out of range. Poor timing from Davidson.
Davidson throws a hook but Davis blocks it.
Jab from Davidson.
Davidson scores with a decent looking hook.
Davidson stuns Davis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Davis ducks right into an uppercut from Davidson.
Davis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Davidson.
Davidson throws a sloppy body shot
and Davis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Davidson misses the shot to the body.
Davidson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Davis is looking for a counter combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson tries to clinch there but Davis circles away.
Davidson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Davis doesn't seem bothered though.
Davidson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Davis is looking to counter punch.
Davidson with a nice cross.
Davidson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Davidson misses with a looping left.
Davidson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Davis throws a shot from downtown. Davidson moves away and avoids it.
Davidson wants to counter the offense by Davis and move into the clinch position.
Davidson closes the distance and clinches.
Davidson swings wildly with an uppercut but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davidson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Davis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Davis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Davidson.
Davidson misses with a punch on the inside.
Davis gets through Davidson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Davidson fails to land.
Davidson tries a body shot but Davis blocks it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Davis misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Davidson fails to land.
Davis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Davidson throws a punch but it's blocked by Davis.
Davidson lands a shot to the body.
Davis blocks an uppercut.
Davidson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Davis wants to get back to striking at distance but Davidson won't allow it.
Davidson throws a punch but it's blocked by Davis.
Davidson misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Davis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Davidson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Luke Davidson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Davis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Davis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Davis misses with a body kick.
Davis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Davidson to score with a decent uppercut.
Davidson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Davidson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Davis on the side of the head.
Davidson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Davis looks to land a body kick but Davidson moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidson tries to close the distance and clinch but Davis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Davis is looking to counter punch.
Davidson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Davis.
Davis avoids the body shot from Davidson.
Davidson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Davis throwing a counter right hand but Davidson manages to avoid it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Davidson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Davis coming out on top.
Davidson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Davis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Davidson looks to throw the jab but Davis is out of range.
Luke Davidson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Davis misses with a hook.
Davidson slips a straight right by Davis.
Davidson throws a sloppy body shot
and Davis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That has opened up Luke Davidson's cut even more.
Davidson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Davidson darts in and clinches Davis up against the cage.
Davis misses with the head strike.
Luke Davidson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Davidson prevents a body shot from Davis.
Davidson misses with the head strike.
Davis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Davidson swings wildly with an uppercut but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davidson gets through Davis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis trying to stall but Davidson improves his position.
Davidson tries a body shot but Davis blocks it.
Davidson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Davis working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davidson is leaning against Davis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Davidson swings wildly with an uppercut but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davis pushes Davidson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Davis tries to throw a body punch but Davidson avoids it by throwing Davis back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Davidson as the two fighters clinch.
Davidson scores with a shoulder strike.
Davis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Davidson tries to throw a body punch but Davis avoids it by throwing Davidson back against the cage.
Davidson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Davidson tries to throw a body punch but Davis avoids it by throwing Davidson back against the cage.
Davidson swings wildly with an uppercut but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Davidson.
Davis misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Davidson fails to land.
Davidson cracks Davis with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Davidson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Davis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Davidson.
Davidson lands an uppercut.
Davis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joe Davis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Davis misses with some punches.
Davidson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Davis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Davis misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Davidson.
Davis is rocked!
Davidson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oh Davis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Davidson creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Davis with a big uppercut! Davis tries to clinch up but Davidson pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Davis to the mat! Davis covers up and Davidson unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Luke Davidson!
A relieved looking Luke Davidson 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Qfc Tournament (ranked 2583 p4p, 149 weight class) and Bernie Sanders (ranked 992 p4p, 60 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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134 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Qfc Tournament!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bernie Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tournament clinches.
Sanders dodges an elbow strike from Tournament.
Tournament blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanders tries to throw a body punch but Tournament avoids it by throwing Sanders back against the cage.
Sanders is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tournament is defending well.
Tournament misses with an elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tournament throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sanders blocks the elbow strike.
Tournament blocks an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tournament pushes off an throws an elbow but Sanders leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tournament pushes off an throws an elbow but Sanders leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sanders blocks the elbow strike.
Sanders gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Tournament really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tournament has hold of Sanders's hands but Sanders slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sanders stops Tournament from getting back to his feet.
My spies in Star Studded Beef inform me that Sanders has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tournament on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tournament tries to get out of the position.
Sanders has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tournament is bucking up trying to escape but Sanders cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tournament wants to get back to his feet.
Sanders landing shots from mount.
Sanders has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Tournament is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bernie Sanders! Bernie Sanders retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joao Andrade (ranked 817 p4p, 118 weight class) and Mohammed Kahn (ranked 842 p4p, 121 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joao Andrade!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mohammed Kahn!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrade tries to land a front kick but Kahn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kahn lands a head shot.
Andrade throws out a loose jab but Kahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrade throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kahn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andrade swats away the attempt to clinch by Kahn.
Andrade fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kahn just manages to avoid it.
Andrade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahn gets a clinch.
Andrade lands a shoulder strike.
Kahn can't find room to land a body shot as Andrade controls the action.
Kahn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kahn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Andrade on the side of the head.
Kahn walks into a stiff left hand from Andrade.
It looks like Mohammed Kahn has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andrade. Kahn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andrade misses with a straight left.
Andrade throws a front kick that sends Kahn stumbling back into the cage.
Kahn works Andrade's body with a nice hook.
Andrade lands a slapping body shot.
Kahn loads up on a big right hand but Andrade slips the punch.
Andrade is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kahn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Andrade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kahn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahn shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Andrade eats them both and turns towards Kahn to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kahn throws a good cross that connects.
Andrade throws an off balance right hand
and Kahn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andrade throws a right hand that misses
and Kahn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andrade misses with a low kick.
Kahn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Andrade counters with a crisp one two that drops Kahn! Andrade thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kahn to his feet! Kahn is in big trouble!
Kahn tries to clinch up
and Andrade counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahn misses the jab.
Kahn misses with an uppercut. Andrade saw that one coming.
Andrade misses the shot to the body.
Andrade jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kahn tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Andrade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kahn walks into a straight right hand from Andrade.
Kahn lands with a good body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahn misses with a straight right.
Kahn throws a right hand that misses
and Andrade counters with a body kick.
Kahn blocks a head kick by Andrade.
Good standup being displayed there by Andrade as he connects with a hook.
Andrade scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kahn rushes Andrade and presses him up against the cage.
A short left from Kahn.
Kahn tries a body shot but Andrade blocks it.
Andrade working aggressively here.
Andrade is leaning against Kahn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mohammed Kahn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mohammed Kahn's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Andrade misses with a looping left.
Kahn lands with a shot to the body.
Kahn looks to throw the jab but Andrade is out of range.
Good shot there by Andrade.
Kahn misses with a wild body shot.
Andrade lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Andrade.
Andrade swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kahn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kahn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Andrade counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrade with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Andrade looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kahn misses with a wild body shot.
Andrade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Andrade tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andrade scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kahn doesn't seem bothered though.
Kahn rushes Andrade and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Andrade working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andrade.
Andrade wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kahn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andrade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andrade backwards.
Kahn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Andrade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Andrade.
Kahn tries to work over Andrade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Andrade scores with a nice short uppercut.
Andrade blocks a body shot from Kahn.
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!
Andrade throws a punch but it's blocked by Kahn.
Andrade can't find room to land a body shot as Kahn controls the action.
Andrade wants to get back to striking at distance but Kahn won't allow it.
Kahn misses with the head strike.
Andrade misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Kahn.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andrade.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andrade.
Mohammed Kahn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Andrade misses with the head strike.
Kahn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrade misses with the head strike.
Kahn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kahn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andrade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Andrade changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kahn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kahn moves out of range as Andrade strikes.
Kahn scores with a hook to the body. Andrade takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kahn tries to clinch but Andrade moves out of range.
Andrade throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kahn counters with a nice uppercut.
Andrade pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahn swings widly with a right hand
and Andrade finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Joao Andrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kahn.
Andrade has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Andrade there as he acknowledges the shot.
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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Andrade.
That has opened up Mohammed Kahn's cut even more.
Kahn cracks a nice hook into Andrade's ribs.
Kahn tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Andrade counter with a right hand.
Andrade bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kahn's head backwards.
Andrade jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Andrade dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mohammed Kahn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kahn misses with an uppercut. Andrade saw that one coming.
A punch lands to the side of Andrade 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Andrade lands the left hand.
Andrade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kahn.
Andrade slips under a jab from Kahn.
Andrade digs a good hook to Kahn's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahn misses with an uppercut.
Andrade listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kahn misses with a right hand
and Andrade counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kahn lands with a good body shot.
Andrade throws a nice outside leg kick.
Andrade lands a jab to the nose.
Joao Andrade is winning the standup battle so far.
Andrade misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Andrade rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kahn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Andrade thinking.
Andrade misses with a wild body shot.
Kahn wants to counter the offense by Andrade and move into the clinch position.
Andrade misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Andrade.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kahn blocking some punches.
Andrade misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andrade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kahn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kahn.
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!
Andrade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kahn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Joao Andrade has been cut.
Kahn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andrade.
Andrade drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andrade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kahn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andrade.
Kahn throws out a loose jab but Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrade swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Andrade scores with a jab to the jaw.
Andrade cracks Kahn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The cut above Mohammed Kahn's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A chopping leg kick lands by Andrade.
Andrade scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrade feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kahns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Andrade slips under a jab from Kahn.
Andrade throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kahn.
Andrade scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andrade thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kahn scores with a hook to the body. Andrade takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kahn throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the body from Kahn misses
and Andrade counters with a nice body shot.
Andrade lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Andrade clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Andrade scores with a body shot.
Andrade throws a sloppy head kick and Kahn moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Andrade.
Kahn tries to clinch but Andrade moves out of range.
Andrade is looking to counter punch.
Kahn on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kahn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andrade swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrade throws a wild body kick that Kahn sees coming a mile off.
Kahn blocks a head kick by Andrade.
Andrade looks to throw the jab but Kahn is out of range.
Kahn wants to counter with a clinch but Andrade pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrade walks into a left hand.
Kahn avoids the head kick by Andrade.
Kahn throws a right hand that misses
and Andrade counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jab by Andrade.
Kahn tries to close the distance and clinch but Andrade swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Andrade looks to throw the jab but Kahn is out of range.
Andrade misses with a straight right.
Andrade lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kahn throws a body shot but no joy.
Andrade rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kahn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Andrade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy body kick from Andrade
and Kahn moves into the clinch.
Kahn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kahn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andrade backwards.
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!
Kahn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Andrade misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andrade is leaning against Kahn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kahn.
Andrade misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andrade.
Andrade blocks an uppercut.
Andrade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Andrade blocks an uppercut.
Andrade lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Andrade fails to land.
Andrade wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Andrade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kahn misses with a punch on the inside.
Kahn misses with a punch to the body.
Kahn prevents a body shot from Andrade.
A right hand to the body from Kahn.
Andrade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Kahn fails to land.
Andrade misses with the head strike.
Andrade misses with a punch on the inside.
Kahn throws a head punch that misses.
Kahn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kahn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Andrade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kahn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kahn closes the distance looking to clinch
and Andrade counters with an inside leg kick.
Kahn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Andrade had his way with Mohammed Kahn in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kahn misses with a wild body shot.
Kahn walks forward, straight into a front kick from Andrade.
Kahn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andrade.
Kahn swings widly with a right hand
and Andrade counters with a right hand to the body.
Kahn punishes Andrade's body with a nice straight punch.
Andrade takes a swing at Kahn's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Kahn misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahn tries to bum rush Andrade with a series of wild strikes but Andrade uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kahn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Andrade counters with a stiff right hand.
Kahn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrade swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kahn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kahn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Andrade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kahn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Andrade scores with a nice head shot.
Kahn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Andrade throws a jab when Kahn was well out of range.
A shot to the liver by Andrade. Beautiful body shot.
Nice defenses there by Andrade.
Mohammed Kahn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrade throws a hook but Kahn avoids it easily.
Kahn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kahn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Andrade counters with a nice body kick.
Andrade scores with a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Kahn as Andrade shoots in.
Kahn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Andrade is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kahn can do to turn this around?
Andrade tries a low kick but Kahn avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Kahn misses.
Kahn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andrade swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kahn has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Andrade.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andrade looks to land a left hand but Kahn moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Andrade.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Andrade tried to counter with a leg kick but Kahn avoided it.
Andrade throws a lazy right hand but Kahn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Andrade looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kahn takes the fight into the clinch.
Andrade misses with a punch to the body.
Kahn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Andrade backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andrade.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Andrade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kahn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kahn lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrade is trying to break free.
Andrade tries to work over Kahn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andrade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kahn can't find room to land a body shot as Andrade controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Andrade.
Andrade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andrade misses with a punch on the inside.
Kahn swings wildly with an uppercut but Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrade wants to break free but Kahn has control.
Kahn cracks Andrade with a nice body shot.
Kahn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andrade misses with some punches.
Kahn blocks an uppercut.
Andrade manages to break the clinch.
Kahn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andrade sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Andrade showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Andrade has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Andrade!
Joao Andrade is the new light heavyweight champion!
Joao Andrade tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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