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WPFC 53 - Papi vs. Wolfang PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Regis Rumblebelly (ranked 3629 p4p, 306 weight class) and Joe Hooks (ranked 6529 p4p, 409 weight class). Joe Hooks is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Regis Rumblebelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Hooks!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rumblebelly walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hooks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hooks uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rumblebelly has time to react.
Hooks misses with the combination.
Hooks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hooks misses with a body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Hooks. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hooks.
Hooks just misses with a punch to the body.
Rumblebelly changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rumblebelly rushes Hooks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rumblebelly is looking for a takedown.
Hooks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rumblebelly tries to clinch but Hooks is having none of it.
Nice uppercut lands for Hooks. That snapped Rumblebelly's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hooks rushes Rumblebelly and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hooks manages to break the clinch.
Joe Hooks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rumblebelly takes a swing at Hooks's ribcage but misses.
Rumblebelly lands a jab-cross combination.
No joy there for Hooks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hooks clinches up with Rumblebelly and pushes him back against the cage.
Hooks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hooks has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hooks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hooks closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Hooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hooks has a couple of punches blocked by Rumblebelly.
Rumblebelly is looking for a takedown.
Hooks lands a left hand.
Hooks is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Hooks.
Hooks lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hooks lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rumblebelly backwards.
Hooks tries a knee to the head but Rumblebelly blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hooks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Joe Hooks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hooks lunges at Rumblebelly with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rumblebelly's hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Hooks.
A combination from Hooks does no damage.
Hooks connects with a solid leg kick.
Rumblebelly has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hooks.
Hooks takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hooks tries to clinch up.
Hooks is looking to clinch.
Hooks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rumblebelly.
Rumblebelly appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hooks swats away the attempt to clinch by Rumblebelly.
Hooks has Rumblebelly up against the cage in a clinch.
Rumblebelly drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hooks pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Regis Rumblebelly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rumblebelly has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hooks finds it's way round the side to connect with Rumblebelly's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hooks lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rumblebelly has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hooks forces Rumblebelly back against the cage and clinches.
Good body shot from Hooks.
Hooks swings wildly with an uppercut but Rumblebelly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hooks lands a right hand.
Hooks blocks an uppercut.
Hooks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rumblebelly is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hooks is defending well.
Hooks breaks the clinch.
Hooks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Hooks on the inside.
Rumblebelly wants a takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rumblebelly is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hooks gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hooks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hooks is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rumblebelly had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hooks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rumblebelly throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hooks.
Hooks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hooks moves into range and clinches up with Rumblebelly.
Hooks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hooks lands a nice shot that snaps Rumblebelly's head back.
Hooks closes the distance and pushes Rumblebelly back into the cage.
Rumblebelly wants to take the fight to the mat but Hooks manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hooks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice straight punches there by Hooks. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hooks.
Rumblebelly gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hooks pushes off an throws an elbow but Rumblebelly leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hooks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hooks lands with a light punch inside.
Hooks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hooks fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rumblebelly checks it well.
Rumblebelly takes one on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Hooks dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hooks closes the distance and clinches.
Hooks is looking to break free of the clinch but Rumblebelly has double underhooks.
Hooks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hooks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rumblebelly darts in and clinches Hooks up against the cage.
Rumblebelly gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hooks tries to kick Rumblebelly off but Rumblebelly keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rumblebelly wants to take a breather but Hooks is having none of it.
Rumblebelly is really struggling to control Hooks but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rumblebelly is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hooks reverses the position - he's now on top in Rumblebelly's guard.
Hooks wants to stand but Rumblebelly has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hooks preventing the sweep.
Hooks looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
My spies in Doom's Gym inform me that Hooks has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hooks wants to control from the top but Rumblebelly keeps moving.
Hooks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rumblebelly looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hooks passes into side control.
Hooks stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hooks thuds his right hand into Rumblebelly's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hooks moves into the clinch.
Rumblebelly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hooks works on Rumblebelly's body with a couple of short punches.
Hooks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hooks buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rumblebelly takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hooks scores with a jab. Rumblebelly acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hooks misses with an attempted mid kick.
Some wild striking there from Hooks.
Hooks closes the distance and pushes Rumblebelly back into the cage.
Hooks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hooks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rumblebelly walks into a stiff left hand from Hooks.
Joe Hooks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice sprawl there from Hooks as Rumblebelly shoots in.
Rumblebelly shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rumblebelly slips a jab from Hooks.
A lazy left from Hooks finds it's target.
Hooks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rumblebelly. That did some damage!
Rumblebelly stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hooks.
Rumblebelly tries to clinch there but Hooks circles away.
Hooks connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rumblebelly's hands.
Rumblebelly forces Hooks back against the cage and clinches.
Rumblebelly with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right from Hooks on the inside.
Hooks lands a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rumblebelly blocks the elbow strike.
Hooks manages to break the clinch.
Hooks throws a leg kick but Rumblebelly moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hooks goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rumblebelly closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hooks lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rumblebelly leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hooks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hooks wants to get back to striking at distance but Rumblebelly won't allow it.
Hooks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rumblebelly wants to clinch up but Hooks keeps it at a distance.
Hooks fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rumblebelly is out of range.
Rumblebelly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rumblebelly takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rumblebelly moves away from the strike by Hooks.
Rumblebelly with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hooks to score with a decent uppercut.
Jab by Hooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Hooks 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! This is the final round!
Rumblebelly doesn't manage to clinch there - Hooks circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hooks, right into the meat.
Rumblebelly tries to clinch up but Hooks circles away and keeps his distance.
Hooks clinches.
Hooks has a couple of punches blocked by Rumblebelly.
A short right from Hooks.
Hooks lands with a right to the head.
Hooks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hooks lands with a straight right. Rumblebelly didn't see that one coming.
Hooks connects with a leg kick. Rumblebelly looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rumblebelly looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hooks is fending him off so far but Rumblebelly persists. Nope, Hooks circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Hooks.
Rumblebelly clinches up with Hooks and pushes him back against the cage.
Hooks lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hooks breaks from the clinch.
Rumblebelly takes one to the chin there.
Hooks lands a head kick. Rumblebelly smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hooks throws a good cross that connects.
Rumblebelly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hooks.
Hooks scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rumblebelly in his tracks.
Rumblebelly moves in looking to clinch but Hooks pushes him off.
Hooks clinches up with Rumblebelly and pushes him back against the cage.
Hooks lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hooks fails to land.
Rumblebelly stalling in the clinch but Hooks improves position.
Hooks softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rumblebelly avoids the elbow strike from Hooks, against the cage.
Hooks throws a punch but it's blocked by Rumblebelly.
Rumblebelly has Hooks pressed against the cage.
Hooks misses with a punch on the inside.
Hooks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hooks forces Rumblebelly back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rumblebelly tries to stall but Hooks uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hooks works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hooks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rumblebelly backwards.
Rumblebelly is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hooks being controlled against the cage.
Hooks scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hooks.
Hooks scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rumblebelly looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hooks is pressed up against the cage. Rumblebelly has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hooks down to the mat. Hooks avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rumblebelly gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rumblebelly takes a shot to the head.
Hooks blocks an elbow strike from Rumblebelly.
Hooks manages to break the clinch.
Rumblebelly goes for a double leg but Hooks avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hooks continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Regis Rumblebelly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hooks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hooks clobbers Rumblebelly with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hooks's corner calls for a 1-2. Hooks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hooks tries to clinch there but Rumblebelly circles away.
Rumblebelly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Hooks there.
Hooks scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hooks throws a jab but it's blocked by Rumblebelly.
Hooks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rumblebelly.
Rumblebelly checks a low kick from Hooks.
Rumblebelly takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hooks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hooks's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hooks duly obliges.
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!
Hooks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rumblebelly is rocked!
Rumblebelly shoots in and drives through. Hooks sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hooks has closed the distance and engaged Rumblebelly in a clinch.
Hooks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rumblebelly fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hooks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Regis Rumblebelly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good leg kick by Hooks there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rumblebelly gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hooks fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rumblebelly on the side of the head.
Joe Hooks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hooks cracks Rumblebelly with a good jab.
Hooks scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rumblebelly in his tracks.
Hooks connects with a right hand. Rumblebelly shakes it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hooks motions for Rumblebelly to come forward. Hooks throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rumblebelly moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hooks wants to clinch up but Rumblebelly keeps it at a distance.
Regis Rumblebelly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hooks keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Hooks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hooks has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 26:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Hooks!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Howlett (ranked 2601 p4p, 299 weight class) and Cebu Chon (ranked 22483 p4p, 519 weight class). James Howlett has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Howlett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cebu Chon!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howlett looks to land a left hand but Chon moved out of range nicely.
Howlett tries to clinch but Chon is having none of it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chon.
Howlett drives through and clinches with Chon against the cage.
Howlett tries a knee to the head but Chon blocks it.
Chon breaks from the clinch.
Howlett 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.
Chon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Howlett.
Howlett tries to clinch but Chon is having none of it.
Chon swats away the attempt to clinch by Howlett.
Chon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left and a right from Chon both land. Nice combination.
Chon gets tackled into the cage by Howlett. Howlett maintains the clinch.
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!
Chon presses Howlett against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Howlett blocks a body shot from Chon.
Chon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chon blocks an elbow strike from Howlett.
Knees in the clinch landing for Howlett.
Chon struggles to land a body shot inside as Howlett controls his hands.
Howlett connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Cebu Chon has been cut.
Chon tries a body shot but Howlett blocks it.
Chon wants to break free but Howlett has control.
A right hook to the body lands for Chon.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Howlett.
Chon misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've been hearing reports that Howlett has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Howlett lands a knee to the head.
Chon tries to work over Howlett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Howlett tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Howlett has him pressed against the cage.
Howlett stalling in the clinch but Chon improves position.
Howlett tries to stall but Chon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Howlett tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chon avoids it.
Howlett lands a knee to the body.
Chon tries to break free but Howlett pushes him back against the cage.
Chon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howlett tries to land knees in the clinch but Chon avoids the damage to the body.
Howlett throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Chon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Howlett is breathing heavily.
Chon breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Chon finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
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!
Chon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chon stuns Howlett with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good exchange - Chon coming out on top.
Chon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chon tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch lands to the side of Howlett 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chon scores with a leg kick.
Howlett tries to clinch but Chon is having none of it.
Chon connects with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Howlett.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howlett closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chon counters with a leg kick.
Howlett clinches.
Howlett throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chon blocks it with crossed arms.
Chon lands with a right to the head.
Chon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Look low, kick high! Chon uses the oldest trick in the book to send Howlett tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Chon is absolutely delighted - when Howlett wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cebu Chon!
Cebu Chon decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chase Fuchs (ranked 4135 p4p, 370 weight class) and Ryan Mcarthy (ranked 2415 p4p, 254 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chase Fuchs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Mcarthy!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuchs moves into the clinch successfully.
Mcarthy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mcarthy lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Mcarthy.
Mcarthy is stalling here.
Fuchs breaks from the clinch.
Mcarthy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fuchs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mcarthy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mcarthy throws a head kick but Fuchs moves out of range.
Fuchs drives through and clinches with Mcarthy against the cage.
Fuchs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mcarthy lands with a hook. Fuchs tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fuchs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mcarthy.
Fuchs gets a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fuchs gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fuchs wants to pass to mount but Mcarthy is defending the position.
Fuchs passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuchs lands a nice shot to the head.
Fuchs lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Fuchs raining down hammerfists from mount.
Mcarthy is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Fuchs lands a big shot there that rocks Mcarthy but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Fuchs is landing with some decent strikes but Mcarthy is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Fuchs landing strikes from the mount and Mcarthy is in trouble!
Fuchs has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mcarthy's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fuchs lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mcarthy is rocked!
Fuchs connects with a bit shot that sees Mcarthy covering up! More strikes from Fuchs and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Fuchs is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chase Fuchs!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mayson Benjamin (ranked 3532 p4p, 380 weight class) and Roy Glennville (ranked 2270 p4p, 278 weight class). Mayson Benjamin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Roy Glennville's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mayson Benjamin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roy Glennville!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jorge Garcia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benjamin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Glennville counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Glennville scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Benjamin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Benjamin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Glennville checks it well.
Glennville is looking for the big counter here.
Glennville lands a big head kick that sends Benjamin tumbling to the mat! Glennville takes a step backwards and waves Benjamin back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Benjamin is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Glennville throws a powerful right kick. Benjamin tried to block low but the kick was high! Benjamin was taken right off of his feet! Glennville jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Roy Glennville!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lusmu Kutvonen (ranked 1295 p4p, 151 weight class) and Jay Simon (ranked 1894 p4p, 216 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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162 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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165 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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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 Helsinki, Lusmu Kutvonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jay Simon!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kutvonen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Simon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kutvonen takes one on the button.
Kutvonen scores with a nice body kick.
A left and a right from Kutvonen both land. Nice combination.
Simon shoots in but Kutvonen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kutvonen connects with a leg kick. Simon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kutvonen throws a nice inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Simon misses the target.
Kutvonen throwing a counter right hand but Simon manages to avoid it.
Simon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutvonen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Simon only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Simon blocks the leg kick.
Simon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kutvonen tries to work over Simon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kutvonen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kutvonen lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simon.
Kutvonen is looking to control Simon's arms but Simon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kutvonen has his back to the cage.
Kutvonen stalling.
Kutvonen taking a breather.
Kutvonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Simon.
Kutvonen misses with the head strike.
Simon tries a body shot but Kutvonen blocks it.
A short right from Simon on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simon scores with a shot to the side of Kutvonen's head.
Simon throws a punch but it's blocked by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simon blocks a body shot from Kutvonen.
Simon scores with a shoulder strike.
Simon misses with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kutvonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Simon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Simon misses with a punch on the inside.
Simon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kutvonen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lusmu Kutvonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Simon.
Kutvonen looking to slow down the pace here.
Kutvonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Simon struggles to land a body shot inside as Kutvonen controls his hands.
Simon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Simon jumps guard but Kutvonen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kutvonen has a couple of punches blocked by Simon.
Kutvonen just leaning against Simon, taking a breather.
Kutvonen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Simon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simon throws a punch but it's blocked by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simon misses with the head strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simon.
Simon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Simon misses with the head strike.
Simon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Simon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kutvonen backwards.
Simon throws a punch but it's blocked by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen is trying to stall.
Simon lands a nice uppercut.
Simon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Simon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kutvonen throws a head punch that misses.
Simon can't find room to land a body shot as Kutvonen controls the action.
Kutvonen controlling the action here for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simon can't find room to land a body shot as Kutvonen controls the action.
Simon blocks an uppercut.
Kutvonen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Simon tries to work over Kutvonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kutvonen tries to throw a body punch but Simon avoids it by throwing Kutvonen back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simon breaks from the clinch.
Simon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kutvonen manages to avoid it.
Kutvonen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Simon manages to circle out of the way.
Lusmu Kutvonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kutvonen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Simon. Simon obviously looking to wear him down.
Kutvonen looks to clinch
and Kutvonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kutvonen lands a leg kick that knocks Simon off balance momentarily.
Simon looks to land a right hand but Kutvonen moved out of range.
Simon feints a jab promting Kutvonen to slip. Simon then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kutvonen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jay Simon will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kutvonen misses with a low kick.
Kutvonen clinches.
Simon blocks a body shot from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen tries to stall but Simon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Simon lands an uppercut.
Simon swings wildly with an uppercut but Kutvonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kutvonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kutvonen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Simon backwards.
Simon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simon misses with the head strike.
A short right from Simon on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Simon.
Jay Simon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Simon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Simon has a couple of punches blocked by Kutvonen.
Simon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kutvonen prevents a body shot from Simon.
Simon pushes Kutvonen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kutvonens head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kutvonen.
A short right from Simon on the inside.
Kutvonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kutvonen looking to slow down the pace here.
Simon pushes Kutvonen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Simon being controlled against the cage.
Kutvonen blocks a body shot from Simon.
Simon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Simon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Simon lands a left hand.
Kutvonen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Simon.
Kutvonen lands a hook that snaps the head of Simon backwards.
Simon tries a body shot but Kutvonen blocks it.
Simon misses with a punch to the body.
Simon misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simon struggles to land a body shot inside as Kutvonen controls his hands.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kutvonen prevents a body shot from Simon.
Kutvonen has a couple of punches blocked by Simon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simon is trying to pull guard but Kutvonen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Simon misses with some punches.
Kutvonen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Simon blocks a body shot from Kutvonen.
Still in the clinch, Kutvonen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kutvonen lands with a light punch inside.
Simon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Simon has a couple of punches blocked by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Simon blocks an uppercut.
Simon misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutvonen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Simon.
Kutvonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Simon.
Kutvonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Simon.
Kutvonen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Simon is keeping busy.
Nice body punch from Simon.
A short left from Simon.
Simon working aggressively here.
Simon is trying to pull guard but Kutvonen has him pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Simon.
A left hand lands to the body for Simon.
A right handed body shot lands from Simon.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simon lands a nice shot to the body.
Simon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Simon pulls guard successfully.
Simon is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Kutvonen frees his head nicely. Oh but Simon has switched to an armbar! Kutvonen is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jay Simon!
Jay Simon thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Valen Dreth (ranked 1259 p4p, 142 weight class) and Saenchai Sor (ranked 2472 p4p, 234 weight class). Saenchai Sor acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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21
148 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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21
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Solid chin |
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Valen Dreth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Saenchai Sor!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dreth connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sor scrambles back to his feet.
Dreth throws a leg kick but Sor checks it.
Dreth takes one to the side of the head.
Sor throws a right hand that Dreth ducks under and follows up with a left that Dreth also avoids with ease.
Sor blocks a jab.
Dreth catches Sor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dreth tries to land a front kick but Sor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dreth throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dreth finds it's way round the side to connect with Sor's head.
Dreth throws a leg kick but Sor checks it.
Dreth misses with a straight left.
Sor pushes Dreth up against the cage in a clinch.
Sor tries to throw a body punch but Dreth avoids it by throwing Sor back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sor lands a shoulder strike.
Sor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dreth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dreth swings wildly with an uppercut but Sor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sor told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sor.
Dreth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dreth blocks a body shot from Sor.
Sor misses with a punch on the inside.
Dreth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dreth fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sor working aggressively here.
Dreth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dreth walks into a jab.
Sor throws a hook but Dreth blocks it.
Sor connects with a nice looking jab.
Dreth tries to bum rush Sor with a series of wild strikes but Sor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sor missing with a left hand there. Dreth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dreth throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dreth throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sor gets a clinch.
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!
Dreth manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dreth controls Sor momentarily but Sor frees himself.
Sor stopping the sweep attempt from Dreth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dreth looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dreth wants to sweep here but Sor controlling him for the moment.
Dreth keeping moving, preventing Sor from controlling successfully.
Dreth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dreth working a defensive guard here.
Dreth wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Sor is now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sor wants to take a breather but Dreth is having none of it.
Dreth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sor pulls his head out easily.
Dreth wants to control but Sor is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sor is keen to just control but Dreth is a slippery customer.
It looks like Sor is going to stand back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sor misses the shot to the body.
Sor moves into range and clinches up with Dreth.
Dreth pulls guard effortlessly.
Dreth throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sor escapes and throws Dreth's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Dreth is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Dreth's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dreth is looking to reverse the position.
Sor gets to mount! Dreth was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Dreth wants to hold on but Sor pushes him away.
Dreth is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dreth wants to hold on but Sor pushes him away.
Dreth tries to improve his position but instead Sor has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Saenchai Sor will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dreth bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sor's head.
Dreth lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Valen Dreth is winning the standup battle so far.
Dreth throws a wild body kick that Sor sees coming a mile off.
Dreth scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sor doesn't seem bothered though.
Dreth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sor.
Sor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sor.
Dreth tests Sor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dreth throws a jab but it's blocked by Sor.
Dreth misses with a hook. Sor ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sor wants to slow Dreth down by chopping away at his legs.
Sor dodges the punch combination from Dreth.
Sor throws a head kick but Dreth moves out of range.
Dreth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sor connects with a body shot.
Sor throws a looping overhand right but Dreth ducks down to avoid it.
Dreth lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sor is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dreth is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Sor flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Sor is out cold! Dreth holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Valen Dreth!
In his post fight interview, Valen Dreth started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Pryce (ranked 1393 p4p, 172 weight class) and Billy Turturro (ranked 1857 p4p, 227 weight class). Turturro has chosen Mambo Italiano by Dean Martin as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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185 lbs
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200 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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joshua Pryce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Bruno Lombardi and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turturro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pryce half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Turturro has a takedown stuffed.
Turturro darts in looking for a takedown but Pryce gets double underhooks and turns Turturro into the cage.
Pryce attempts a counter takedown but Turturro avoids it well and moves away.
Joshua Pryce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Turturro.
Turturro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pryce tries to avoid it but Turturro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pryce to the ground. Pryce escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Turturro bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Turturro takes a little break here. Pryce wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Turturro is trying to get an arm triangle but Pryce is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pryce is letting Turturro control him for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turturro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pryce might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Turturro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Turturro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pryce keeps working.
Turturro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pryce knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pryce is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Turturro's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Turturro trying to mount his opponent but Pryce defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro wants to work for an arm triangle but Pryce is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Turturro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pryce defends it well.
Turturro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pryce is just riding it out for now. Turturro eventually gives up the hold.
Pryce is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turturro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pryce is just riding it out for now. Turturro eventually gives up the hold.
Pryce is looking to control Turturro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pryce avoid being mounted?
Turturro wants to free his trapped foot but Pryce is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Turturro is working for a submission of some sort.
Turturro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pryce sees it coming and defends easily.
Pryce is defending against the submission attempts here by Turturro.
Pryce wants to control but Turturro is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro trying to mount his opponent but Pryce defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Turturro dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Turturro shoots in and drives through. Pryce sprawls well.
Billy Turturro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turturro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pryce tries to avoid it but Turturro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pryce to the ground. Pryce escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pryce half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Turturro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pryce leaves Turturro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Joshua Pryce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Turturro.
Turturro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pryce avoids it really well and circles away.
Pryce appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Turturro dives in and grabs Pryce's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pryce pushes down on Turturro's head and hops out.
Turturro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro darts in looking for a takedown but Pryce gets double underhooks and turns Turturro into the cage.
Turturro shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Turturro is breathing heavily.
Turturro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pryce sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turturro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pryce sees it coming and defends easily.
Pryce on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pryce tries to get out of the position.
Turturro tries to pass to full mount but Pryce defends it.
Turturro is looking for a kimura here.
Pryce trying to control here.
Turturro controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Turturro is keen to just control but Pryce is a slippery customer.
Pryce is looking to improve his position.
Turturro has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Turturro has hold of Pryce's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Pryce manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turturro looking for a guillotine from mount but Pryce is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turturro has control of Pryce's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Pryce regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Turturro goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Pryce turns into him and now he's in Turturro's guard.
Pryce landing some decent shots from guard.
Pryce pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turturro is keeping the position for now.
Pryce trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turturro pushes a forearm under Pryce's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Pryce is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Turturro!
Our winner, Billy Turturro, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David McDonald (ranked 1342 p4p, 173 weight class) and Malachi Lawrence (ranked 3262 p4p, 365 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, David McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Malachi Lawrence!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawrence throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lawrence throws a series of punches but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Donk. Lawrence catches McDonald right on the button with a cross.
Lawrence throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lawrence has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as McDonald is landing a low percentage of strikes.
McDonald scores with a kick to the body.
Lawrence slips a jab and a cross from McDonald.
McDonald fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lawrence.
Lawrence throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McDonald misses with a head kick.
Lawrence with the counter takedown but McDonald avoids it easily.
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDonald throws a head kick but Lawrence moves out of range.
A cross from Lawrence lands.
Lawrence moves out of range of the body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald avoids a punch combination nicely.
McDonald is looking for a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lawrence counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McDonald!
McDonald tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lawrence wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
An elbow from Lawrence crashes against the mat.
McDonald is trying to get back to half guard.
McDonald manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lawrence is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lawrence thows a huge punch but McDonald dodges it nicely.
Ground and pound from Lawrence.
Lawrence is nestled in close to McDonald, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lawrence is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McDonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence winds up and cracks McDonald with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McDonald is defending against the submission attempts here by Lawrence.
Lawrence is working for a kimura but McDonald is defending it quite comfortably.
McDonald moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald has his foot on Lawrence's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lawrence works his way back into a safe position though.
McDonald wants to sweep here but Lawrence controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence scoring with some ground and pound.
Lawrence in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lawrence is one step ahead there.
Lawrence cracks McDonald with a solid left hand.
McDonald keeping full guard, as Lawrence tries to pass.
Lawrence trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lawrence sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McDonald's guard.
Lawrence is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McDonald is just riding it out for now. Lawrence eventually gives up the hold.
Lawrence 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
Lawrence is nestled in close to McDonald, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McDonald controlling the position for now.
Lawrence working over McDonald with some ground and pound. McDonald looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malachi Lawrence 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.
Lawrence throws a right and a left that McDonald avoids nicely.
McDonald moves away from the strike by Lawrence.
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lawrence with the counter takedown but McDonald avoids it easily.
Lawrence misses with a looping right.
McDonald misses with the combination.
Lawrence has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lawrence blocks a head kick by McDonald.
McDonald takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McDonald lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Lawrence.
McDonald went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McDonald keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence walks into a left hand.
Lawrence avoids the body shot from McDonald.
McDonald has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McDonald there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lawrence looks to land a combination but McDonald avoids it well.
Lawrence takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McDonald tries a low kick but Lawrence avoids it.
Lawrence dodges the punch combination from McDonald.
Lawrence is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McDonald stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McDonald wants it to stay on the feet.
McDonald misses with a straight right.
McDonald scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lawrence throws a nice looking combination but McDonald bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McDonald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lawrence on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McDonald. McDonald obviously looking to wear him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawrence looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McDonald misses with a kick to the body.
Lawrence tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lawrence getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McDonald connects with a solid leg kick.
McDonald jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A punch combination from Lawrence misses.
David McDonald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lawrence looks to land a combination but McDonald avoids it well.
A combination from Lawrence does no damage.
McDonald throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lawrence.
Lawrence has his takedown stuffed
and McDonald counters with a three punch combo that has Lawrence backing up. Lawrence nods at McDonald to acknowledge the strikes.
David McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malachi Lawrence.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence slips a jab and a cross from McDonald.
McDonald walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lawrence checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lawrence throws out a loose jab but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonald throws a head kick but Lawrence moves out of range.
Lawrence drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McDonald defends it well.
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown but McDonald shows good takedown defense.
Lawrence has taken the fight to the clinch.
McDonald misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDonald makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lawrence wants a takedown but no success here.
A nice right hand lands inside from McDonald.
Lawrence blocks an uppercut.
Lawrence is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lawrence is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McDonald pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for McDonald.
Lawrence is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence tightens his grip and picks McDonald up, before dumping him to the ground. McDonald manages to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald is trying to control the position but Lawrence postures up.
McDonald looking for a guillotine here but Lawrence defends easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McDonald is on top in guard.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Lawrence keeps moving.
Lawrence trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David McDonald dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Lawrence gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lawrence shoots in but McDonald avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McDonald with a hook.
Lawrence misses with a jab, cross combination.
McDonald stuffs the takedown.
McDonald is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A combination from Lawrence does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lawrence shoots in looking for a takedown but McDonald manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lawrence's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
David McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malachi Lawrence.
Lawrence rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDonald moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McDonald lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lawrence lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDonald circles away quickly and effectively.
McDonald fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lawrence just manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald scores with a jab.
Lawrence throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lawrence avoids the body shot from McDonald.
McDonald is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McDonald scores with a jab to the jaw.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Lawrence is just out of range.
Lawrence throws a right hand that McDonald ducks under and follows up with a left that McDonald also avoids with ease.
Lawrence misses with a double jab
and McDonald counters with a stiff right hand.
McDonald walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McDonald takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lawrence misses with a double jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick by McDonald misses
and Lawrence counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence is chipping away with strikes.
Malachi Lawrence has got the better of the ground game so far.
McDonald is looking for a sweep.
McDonald can't do much from the bottom here.
McDonald tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lawrence wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lawrence working the head with strikes.
Lawrence lands some shots froms side control.
McDonald tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lawrence wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lawrence looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McDonald is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lawrence's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McDonald is pressing down on Lawrence's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lawrence scoring with punches to the head and body.
McDonald working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lawrence doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lawrence manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lawrence is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lawrence avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lawrence lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lawrence postures up and lands a big shot to McDonald's brow.
McDonald 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.
McDonald looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lawrence stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.
Lawrence looking to pass the guard.
Lawrence distracts McDonald with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lawrence slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McDonald regains half guard.
Lawrence is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McDonald has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lawrence lands a nice short elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malachi Lawrence comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lawrence 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malachi Lawrence!
David McDonald was interviewed post fight and said 'Man. Fighting's a tough game. '.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bryant Smith (ranked 1818 p4p, 209 weight class) and Lynton Miller (ranked 1300 p4p, 152 weight class). Smith kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Television - Marquee Moon. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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159 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bryant Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lynton Miller!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a one-two to the body.
Lynton Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Miller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith counters with a right hand to the body.
Miller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith digs a good body shot into Miller's ribs.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Lynton Miller has been cut.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Smith half committed to a counter leg kick.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Miller does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith defending well as Miller loads up on a big left hand.
Miller swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Miller lands a jab to the head.
Miller misses with a wild body shot.
Miller works the jab nicely.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Smith wants to control but Miller postures up.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Smith struggling a bit here.
Smith sneaks back into half guard.
Miller lands with a punch from half guard.
Miller drops an elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Miller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith wants to control but Miller is keeping busy.
Miller working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Miller seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Miller slips a nice elbow through Smith's hands, connecting with Smith's forehead.
Smith wants to control but Miller is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smith manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Miller scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Miller cracks Smith with a solid left hand.
Miller preventing the sweep.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Miller keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.
Smith is rocked!
Miller loads up on a big left hand. Smith felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Miller looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Smith can't hide his disappointment, as Miller celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lynton Miller!
A less than humble Lynton Miller misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Papi Tantor (ranked 427 p4p, 58 weight class) and Wolfgang Brandstatter (ranked 2086 p4p, 254 weight class). Brandstatter has chosen Requiem in D minor as his entrance music. Papi Tantor has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Papi Tantor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wolfgang Brandstatter!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandstatter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tantor's hands.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brandstatter checks a leg kick.
Brandstatter blocks a head kick by Tantor.
Brandstatter cracks a nice hook into Tantor's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Brandstatter.
Tantor is looking to counter punch.
Brandstatter on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tantor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tantor throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Brandstatter misses with a body kick.
Brandstatter throws a body punch but Tantor moves out of range.
Brandstatter lands a nice hook to Tantor's body. Tantor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A lazy body kick from Brandstatter
and Tantor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brandstatter lands with an uppercut that bounces Tantor off the cage and back into range.
Wolfgang Brandstatter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab lands there for Tantor.
Tantor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tantor lands a leg kick that knocks Brandstatter off balance momentarily.
Tantor checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tantor thumps Brandstatter with a low kick.
Tantor has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jorzi GYM in the buildup to the fight.
Brandstatter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tantor checks a low kick from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws a big shot that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Tantor.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tantor counters with a straight right hand.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick but Tantor sees it coming and moves out of range.
Brandstatter throws a body punch but Tantor moves out of range.
Tantor checks the leg kick.
Tantor half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tantor thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Brandstatter if he has to take too many more of those.
Tantor fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brandstatter is out of range.
Tantor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tantor scores with the left hand. Brandstatter knows he should have avoided that one.
Brandstatter jabs Tantor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tantor has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Brandstatter.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tantor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tantor throws out a leg kick but Brandstatter moves out of range and Tantor only half commits.
Tantor looks for the body kick but Brandstatter saw that one coming.
Brandstatter is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Brandstatter swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tantor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandstatter misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Tantor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brandstatter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tantor throws a chopping leg kick but Brandstatter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tantor throws a leg kick
and Brandstatter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brandstatter lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tantor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tantor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tantor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brandstatter counters with a stiff right hand.
Tantor throws a hook but Brandstatter blocks it.
Brandstatter lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tantor throws a body punch but Brandstatter moves out of range.
Brandstatter clinches up with Tantor and pushes him back against the cage.
Brandstatter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Brandstatter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brandstatter struggles to land a body shot inside as Tantor controls his hands.
Tantor lands an uppercut.
Tantor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tantor gets through Brandstatter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tantor tries to throw a body punch but Brandstatter avoids it by throwing Tantor back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandstatter misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Brandstatter fails to land.
Tantor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brandstatter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tantor backwards.
Brandstatter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tantor's elbow.
Tantor is struggling to control the position.
Brandstatter lands with a short shot to the head.
Brandstatter misses with a punch to the body.
Brandstatter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brandstatter misses with a punch on the inside.
Brandstatter swings wildly with an uppercut but Tantor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tantor cracks Brandstatter with a nice body shot.
Brandstatter has a couple of punches blocked by Tantor.
Tantor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Brandstatter lands a shoulder strike.
Brandstatter tries a body shot but Tantor blocks it.
Tantor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tantor tries to break the clinch but Brandstatter is controlling the position.
Brandstatter tries a body shot but Tantor blocks it.
Tantor tries a body shot but Brandstatter blocks it.
Brandstatter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tantor throws a punch but it's blocked by Brandstatter.
Tantor taking a breather.
Brandstatter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tantor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Brandstatter throws a head punch that misses.
Tantor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tantor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brandstatter misses with a punch on the inside.
Brandstatter has a couple of punches blocked by Tantor.
Tantor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tantor is looking to control Brandstatter's arms but Brandstatter gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tantor has his back to the cage.
Brandstatter digs a right hand into Tantor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tantor's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tantor.
Brandstatter throws a punch but it's blocked by Tantor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wolfgang Brandstatter will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Brandstatter throws a looping overhand right but Tantor ducks down to avoid it.
Tantor scores with a nice right hand.
Tantor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brandstatter scores with a jab. Tantor acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tantor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brandstatter looks for the body kick but Tantor saw that one coming.
It looked like Tantor was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter misses with a lunging right hand
and Tantor counters with a head kick. That will keep Brandstatter thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brandstatter lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tantor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tantor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tantor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tantor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tantor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tantor slips a jab and a cross from Brandstatter.
Tantor tried to counter with a leg kick but Brandstatter avoided it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandstatter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Brandstatter looks to throw the jab but Tantor is out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Brandstatter. That snapped Tantor's head back.
Tantor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brandstatter manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - Brandstatter coming out on top.
Brandstatter has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandstatter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tantor throws a low kick but Brandstatter avoids it.
Papi Tantor is winning the standup battle so far.
Tantor scores with a sloppy right hand. Brandstatter should have avoided that one.
A lazy left from Brandstatter finds it's target.
Brandstatter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tantor lands with a hook. Brandstatter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tantor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brandstatter avoids the body shot from Tantor.
Nice uppercut there from Tantor.
Tantor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tantor lands with a straight right. Brandstatter didn't see that one coming.
Tantor blocks a low kick nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Tantor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brandstatter scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brandstatter misses with a hook. Tantor ducked under it nicely.
Brandstatter clobbers Tantor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Brandstatter tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Brandstatter misses
and Tantor counters with a nice uppercut.
Brandstatter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tantor in his tracks.
Tantor swats away the attempt to clinch by Brandstatter.
As Brandstatter backs away, Tantor returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Brandstatter scores with a shot to the body.
Brandstatter throws a chopping leg kick but Tantor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Brandstatter scores with a three punch combo!
Tantor lands the left hand.
Tantor keeps the fight on the outside.
Brandstatter pushes Tantor up against the cage in a clinch.
Tantor avoiding damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brandstatter.
Brandstatter prevents Tantor from breaking the clinch.
Tantor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tantor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brandstatter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tantor is looking to chop away at Brandstatter's legs.
Tantor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brandstatter.
Tantor checks a low kick from Brandstatter.
Tantor appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tantor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brandstatter.
Tantor half committed to a counter leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Brandstatter.
Tantor cracks Brandstatter with an open hand slap.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tantor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tantor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brandstatter.
Tantor gets tackled into the cage by Brandstatter. Brandstatter maintains the clinch.
Brandstatter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tantor.
Tantor prevents a body shot from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter struggles to land a body shot inside as Tantor controls his hands.
Tantor tries to work over Brandstatter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tantor jumps into guard, dragging Brandstatter to the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tantor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brandstatter is controlling him.
Brandstatter sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandstatter's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Brandstatter advances position into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandstatter tries to advance to mount but Tantor denies him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wolfgang Brandstatter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tantor throws out a leg kick but Brandstatter moves out of range and Tantor only half commits.
Brandstatter lands a jab to Tantor's midsection.
Tantor moves out of range of the body kick from Brandstatter.
Tantor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tantor tries a low kick but Brandstatter avoids it.
Tantor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brandstatter moves away.
Tantor tries a low kick but Brandstatter avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tantor.
Tantor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tantor looks to land a body kick but Brandstatter moved away.
Brandstatter takes a swing at Tantor's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandstatter misses with a body shot
and Tantor counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Brandstatter misses.
Brandstatter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tantor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tantor misses with a hook.
Tantor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brandstatter. Brandstatter obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tantor connects with the punch.
Brandstatter thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tantor if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice jab there from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws the left hand but Tantor avoids the punch easily.
Tantor avoids a kick to the body.
Tantor ducks under a wild hook from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws the kick towards the body but Tantor avoids it.
Brandstatter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tantor misses with a wild body shot.
Tantor lands an overhand right.
A jab from Brandstatter misses.
Tantor half committed to a counter leg kick.
Brandstatter throws an off balance right hand
and Tantor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tantor thuds his shin into the meat of Brandstatter's side.
Good leg kick by Tantor there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Tantor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tantor slips under a jab from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tantor.
Tantor sets himself, and Brandstatter steps forward looking for the clinch! Tantor avoids it this time.
Tantor tries to land a body kick
and Tantor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tantor tests Brandstatter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brandstatter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Brandstatter misses the shot to the body.
Tantor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brandstatter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tantor.
Tantor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brandstatter throws out the jab.
Brandstatter swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tantor counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Brandstatter scores with a push kick.
Brandstatter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tantor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tantor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tantor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tantor.
Good work by Brandstatter as he checks the leg kick.
Brandstatter lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Brandstatter catches Tantor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tantor tries to land a leg kick but Brandstatter saw it coming and moves away.
Brandstatter has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tantor!
Tantor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brandstatters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Brandstatter throws a jab but it's blocked by Tantor.
Tantor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Brandstatter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tantor.
Tantor throws an off balance right hand
and Brandstatter counters with a right hand to the body.
Brandstatter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tantor checks it well.
Brandstatter throws an overhand right that lands on Tantor's shoulder, as Tantor tries to avoid the shot.
Brandstatter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tantor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Brandstatter.
Tantor feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brandstatter's calf.
Brandstatter walks into a straight right hand from Tantor.
Tantor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tantor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tantor takes a swing at Brandstatter's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandstatter keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Tantor misses.
Brandstatter thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tantor if he has to take too many more of those.
A cross from Brandstatter lands.
Tantor misses with a low kick.
Brandstatter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tantor.
Tantor throws an overhand right that lands on Brandstatter's shoulder, as Brandstatter tries to avoid the shot.
Brandstatter will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tantor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tantor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tantor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tantor keeps Brandstatter at a distance using the push kick.
Brandstatter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tantor counters with a nice low kick that buckles Brandstatter's knee momentarily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brandstatter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Papi Tantor clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A slow jab from Brandstatter misses its intended target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tantor checks a leg kick.
Brandstatter misses with a leg kick.
Brandstatter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brandstatter wants to slow Tantor down by chopping away at his legs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brandstatter lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tantor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tantor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tantor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brandstatter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tantor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tantor blocks a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tantor lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Brandstatter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Brandstatter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice shot by Brandstatter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandstatter throws a hook but Tantor avoids it easily.
Tantor scores with a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tantor. That's going to slow Brandstatter down.
Brandstatter tries to clinch but Tantor is having none of it.
Brandstatter is looking to clinch but Tantor is avoiding it.
Tantor thinks about countering with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandstatter throws a lazy uppercut
and Tantor counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Brandstatter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Brandstatter jabs Tantor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brandstatter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tantor. That did some damage!
Brandstatter throws a leg kick
and Tantor finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Tantor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brandstatter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tantor connects with a leg kick. Brandstatter looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Brandstatter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tantor throws a series of punches but Brandstatter avoids them all with ease.
Brandstatter now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tantor connects with a crisp jab.
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!
Brandstatter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tantor throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Tantor.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick but Tantor moved away.
Brandstatter misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandstatter takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Brandstatter has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tantor.
Tantor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tantor throws a leg kick that misses.
Brandstatter jabs Tantor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brandstatter lands with a slapping head kick.
Brandstatter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brandstatter darts in and clinches Tantor up against the cage.
Brandstatter misses with the head strike.
Brandstatter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brandstatter misses with a punch to the body.
Brandstatter misses with the head strike.
Brandstatter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tantor.
Brandstatter blocking some punches.
Tantor presses Brandstatter against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Brandstatter scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tantor holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Brandstatter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tantor takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tantor looking to stall.
Tantor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tantor jumps guard but Brandstatter turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Brandstatter lands with a left to the head.
Tantor stalling.
Brandstatter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tantor prevents a body shot from Brandstatter.
Tantor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brandstatter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tantor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tantor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brandstatter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brandstatter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brandstatter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brandstatter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tantor leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tantor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brandstatter throws a punch but it's blocked by Tantor.
Tantor blocks a body shot from Brandstatter.
Wolfgang Brandstatter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tantor working aggressively here.
Tantor is struggling to control the position.
Brandstatter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tantor gets through Brandstatter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brandstatter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Papi Tantor will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Brandstatter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tantor lands a glancing blow to the side of Brandstatter's head.
Tantor throws a big shot that misses.
Brandstatter scores with a kick to the midsection.
Brandstatter tries to clinch but Tantor is having none of it.
Brandstatter takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tantor tests Brandstatter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brandstatter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brandstatter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Brandstatter misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandstatter throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Tantor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tantor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandstatter was well out of range. Poor timing from Tantor.
Brandstatter lands with a cross.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Brandstatter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Brandstatter misses the target.
Brandstatter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brandstatter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tantor throws out the jab.
A low kick from Brandstatter is predictable there
and Tantor counters with a slapping leg kick.
Brandstatter doesn't manage to clinch there - Tantor circles away.
Tantor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick which misses Tantor's front leg but catches the back leg as Tantor tries to avoid it.
Tantor lands the left hand.
Brandstatter scores with a punch to the head.
Brandstatter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brandstatter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tantor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brandstatter thinking.
Brandstatter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tantor.
Brandstatter slips under a jab from Tantor.
Tantor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brandstatter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brandstatter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tantor slips a straight right by Brandstatter.
Tantor looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brandstatter takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brandstatter throws a lazy uppercut
and Tantor counters with a body kick that stops Brandstatter in his tracks momentarily.
Brandstatter misses with an uppercut.
Tantor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brandstatter doesn't seem bothered though.
Brandstatter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tantor misses with a body shot.
Brandstatter misses with a straight right.
Tantor misses with a kick to the body
and Brandstatter counters with an inside leg kick.
Tantor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brandstatter checks it well.
Tantor staying out of range there.
Brandstatter misses with a body kick.
A big left from Brandstatter misses.
Brandstatter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brandstatter scores with the left hand. Tantor knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tantor misses with a hook
and Brandstatter counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tantor looks for the body kick but Brandstatter saw that one coming.
Brandstatter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tantor avoids the head kick by Brandstatter.
Tantor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brandstatter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Brandstatter throws out a loose jab but Tantor uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick by Brandstatter misses
and Tantor counters with a good low kick that Brandstatter was not able to check.
Tantor feints and then cracks Brandstatter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brandstatter down.
Brandstatter takes one on the button.
A solid body kick from Tantor.
Brandstatter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tantor throws the kick towards the body but Brandstatter avoids it.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
Tantor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tantor wants to land a leg kick but Brandstatter is out of range.
Tantor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandstatter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brandstatter looks to throw the jab but Tantor is out of range.
It looked like Tantor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tantor.
Brandstatter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brandstatter moves out of range as Tantor strikes.
Tantor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brandstatter. That did some damage!
A big left from Tantor misses.
Tantor throws a shot from downtown. Brandstatter moves away and avoids it.
Nice body kick there by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tantor under the eye.
Tantor misses with a low kick.
Tantor with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Papi Tantor.
I think Tantor 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 48:47
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 48:47
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Papi Tantor!
Papi Tantor retains his middleweight title!
Papi Tantor looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I have to thank Brandstatter. At december i started to spar 6 times a week, because there was fighter at 185 who had about +50 points more at striking primaries.
Now we are even.'.
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