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PL MMA 31* Knox vs The Human PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lolipo Slider (ranked 1402 p4p, 195 weight class) and Phil Baloni (ranked 2339 p4p, 294 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lolipo Slider!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phil Baloni!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baloni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slider fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Baloni loads up on a big right hand but Slider slips the punch.
Baloni misses with a wild body shot.
Slider has managed to clinch.
Slider's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Baloni has a couple of punches blocked by Slider.
Slider keeps control of Baloni as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Slider blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slider pushes Baloni back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Baloni looking to slow down the pace here.
Baloni looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slider.
Slider throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Slider scores with a nice short uppercut.
Slider lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baloni backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slider tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baloni's elbow.
Slider lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baloni backwards.
Slider goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Slider scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Slider scores with a shoulder strike.
Slider landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Baloni looks winded!
Slider lands a body punch.
Slider lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Baloni or not.
Slider lands a left hand.
Slider lands a right hand.
A short right from Slider.
Slider gets through Baloni's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slider lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slider.
Baloni is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Slider scores with a nice short uppercut.
Baloni is still on wobbly legs! Can Slider finish him?
Baloni looking to stall.
Baloni's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Slider lands a good knee to the midsection. Baloni won't want to take too many of those.
Slider has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Baloni - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Slider, and another! Baloni is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Lolipo Slider!
A very excited looking Lolipo Slider made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chosu Viv (ranked 1288 p4p, 151 weight class) and Marcus Aurelius (ranked 2590 p4p, 259 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
16 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chosu Viv!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcus Aurelius!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aurelius scores with a nice head shot.
Viv bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Viv decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Viv moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Viv takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Viv takes one on the button.
Viv misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Viv.
Aurelius misses with a combination
and Viv counters with a shoot takedown. Aurelius fights it but they end up in guard.
Viv wants to control from the top but Aurelius keeps moving.
Viv wants to pass the guard but Aurelius is keeping the position.
Viv has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelius working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Viv.
Aurelius is looking to stand up but Viv isn't so interested in that idea.
Viv trying to control but Aurelius is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at ZuccoTraining Ground inform us that Aurelius has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Aurelius is looking to stand up but Viv isn't so interested in that idea.
Viv slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Aurelius is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Viv is controlling him.
Viv trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Viv throws a big elbow that misses.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Aurelius can't keep his opponent in guard - Viv advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Aurelius keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius tries to get to full guard but Viv has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aurelius is trying to stand back up but Viv is controlling him
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aurelius changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Viv looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Aurelius working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Aurelius looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Aurelius tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Aurelius is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Viv is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Viv knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Viv manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Aurelius pushes Viv off looking to stand but Viv dives back in and keeps control.
Viv is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aurelius is just riding it out for now. Viv eventually gives up the hold.
Viv is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aurelius doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Viv.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chosu Viv will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Aurelius misses with a wild body shot.
Aurelius fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Aurelius misses with a two punch combination.
Viv wants to clinch.
Viv shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Aurelius defends it nicely.
Viv looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aurelius missing with a left hand there. Viv was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good standup being displayed there by Aurelius as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aurelius closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Viv's guard.
Aurelius wanted to stand there but Viv had control of the position.
Aurelius drops back looking for a leg! Viv is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Viv manages to kick Aurelius off! Aurelius jumps back into Viv's guard.
Viv utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelius has gone for a leg lock! Viv slips out almost immediately though and dives into Aurelius's guard.
Viv not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Aurelius keeping moving, preventing Viv from controlling successfully.
Aurelius has Viv pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Aurelius is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Viv wants to control from the top but Aurelius keeps moving.
Viv throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Viv wants to control from the top but Aurelius keeps moving.
Viv scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viv sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Viv wants to control from the top but Aurelius keeps moving.
Viv is really struggling to control Aurelius but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Viv connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Aurelius looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Viv!
Aurelius wants to lay and pray for a moment but Viv keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Viv, who protects the arm well.
Aurelius is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Viv looks calm but he's in trouble here. Aurelius gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Viv is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Aurelius lets go of the hold and Viv can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcus Aurelius!
Marcus Aurelius very nearly forgot to thank FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Mma (ranked 2210 p4p, 264 weight class) and Wotan Yashweh (ranked 2086 p4p, 248 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 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
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeff Mma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wotan Yashweh!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mma swings for the body but Yashweh moves out of range.
Yashweh with the counter takedown but Mma avoids it easily.
Yashweh shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mma pinned against the cage. Mma gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mma throws a right and a left that Yashweh avoids nicely.
Yashweh avoids the body shot from Mma.
Yashweh takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Yashweh has a takedown stuffed.
Yashweh misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looked like Mma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jeff Mma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wotan Yashweh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yashweh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mma scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yashweh ducks under a wild hook from Mma.
Mma 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.
Mma fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mma takes a swing at Yashweh's ribcage but misses.
Yashweh shoots and misses
and Mma counters with a good low kick that Yashweh was not able to check.
Yashweh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Yashweh steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mma. That one must have hurt.
Mma is looking to wear down Yashweh with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mma uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mma misses with a body shot.
Mma connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yashweh was well out of range. Poor timing from Mma.
Mma scores with a one two! Yashweh had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Mma. Yashweh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mma does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yashweh throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yashweh misses with a takedown
and Mma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mma cracks Yashweh with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Yashweh is rocked!
Crack! Mma connects with the perfect overhand right and Yashweh falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Mma!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeff Mma!
A very excited looking Jeff Mma rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hamish McTavish (ranked 1180 p4p, 145 weight class) and Macho Randy (ranked 1454 p4p, 165 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hamish McTavish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Macho Randy!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randy checks the leg kick.
Randy tries a quick counter leg kick but McTavish is wise to it.
Randy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McTavish stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McTavish is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Randy's half guard.
McTavish is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Randy sees it coming and defends easily.
Randy regains full guard. Nicely done.
McTavish missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Our spies down at at whitey's gym inform us that Randy has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
McTavish controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McTavish has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randy managing to control the position.
McTavish trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randy keeping moving, preventing McTavish from controlling successfully.
McTavish throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McTavish accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McTavish lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McTavish wants to control from the top but Randy keeps moving.
McTavish thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McTavish throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McTavish wants to control from the top but Randy keeps moving.
McTavish postures up and lands a big shot to Randy's brow.
McTavish tries to free his leg and advance position but Randy is retaining full guard.
McTavish throws a big elbow that misses.
McTavish is looking to work some ground and pound but Randy has wrist control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Randy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McTavish.
McTavish shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Randy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice sprawl there from Randy as McTavish shoots in.
McTavish shoots in looking for a takedown but Randy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McTavish's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamish McTavish. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McTavish throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Randy was covering up waiting for the punch and McTavish finishes the takedown easily into guard.
McTavish controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randy has his hands on McTavish's head, controlling the position.
Randy keeping moving, preventing McTavish from controlling successfully.
McTavish throws a big right hand that misses.
McTavish postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McTavish with a flurry of punches that miss.
McTavish sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McTavish trying to control but Randy is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McTavish fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McTavish goes for a double leg but Randy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Randy continues to drive forward.
Randy swinging wildly here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A bone on bone clash there as Randy blocks the leg kick.
McTavish is looking to land body kicks.
Randy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McTavish.
Randy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McTavish stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamish McTavish dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Randy lands a nice leg kick that just misses McTavish's sensitive parts.
McTavish misses with a low kick.
McTavish bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Randy's head.
McTavish scores with a push kick.
McTavish is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Randy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McTavish throws a chopping leg kick but Randy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Randy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Randy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Randy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McTavish uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Randy.
McTavish changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McTavish throws out a loose jab but Randy uses good head movement to avoid it.
McTavish checks the leg kick.
Randy darts in and clinches McTavish up against the cage.
McTavish misses with some punches.
Randy lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Randy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McTavish wants to stall.
Randy scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randy lands with a short shot to the head.
McTavish changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Randy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McTavish throws a leg kick but Randy checks it.
McTavish needs to keep his hands up - Randy had a free shot at his head there.
Randy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Macho Randy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Randy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Macho Randy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Randy lands a jab to the head.
Randy 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.
Nice jab there from Randy.
McTavish tries for a takedown but Randy circles away easily
letting Randy counter with a right hand.
McTavish tries for a takedown but Randy circles away easily
and Randy counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamish McTavish. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Randy catches McTavish with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McTavish on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A low kick from McTavish misses
and Randy counters by clinching up.
Randy lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Randy.
Randy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A left hand lands to the body for Randy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McTavish has a couple of punches blocked by Randy.
Randy stops a takedown attempt from McTavish.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Randy.
It looks like Hamish McTavish has been cut.
Randy throws a big uppercut that drops McTavish! More strikes from Randy and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! McTavish lies dazed against the cage as Randy celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Macho Randy!
Macho Randy 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 Sao Alela (ranked 1144 p4p, 144 weight class) and Rollo Gracie (ranked 2193 p4p, 241 weight class). Alela comes to the cage accompanied by Ground Zero (MOP). Gracie has chosen Jiu Jitsu: Apaga Mas Năo Bate as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Rollo Gracie enters the cage!
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sao Alela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rollo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Alela sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alela throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gracie on the side of the head.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Alela sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alela connects with a high kick.
Alela looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gracie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alela manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alela.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Alela sprawls well.
Sao Alela has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rollo Gracie.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gracie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alela scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gracie in his tracks.
Gracie shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Alela kicks Gracie off and gets back to 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!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alela.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Alela counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alela displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Alela throws a head kick that half lands.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Alela counters with a straight right hand.
Alela lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alela turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rollo Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Alela.
Alela connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gracie drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alela kicks Gracie off and gets to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Alela shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Alela misses its target.
Gracie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alela scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gracie tries to clinch but Alela moves away
and Alela counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gracie thinking.
Alela connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches.
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Alela pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gracie takes one to the chin there.
Sao Alela is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alela lands a head kick. Gracie smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gracie walks into a left hand.
Gracie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alela. Alela obviously looking to wear him down.
Gracie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gracie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gracie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Alela did well to prevent Gracie getting side control.
Gracie wants to control but Alela is keeping him busy.
Alela works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alela controlling Gracie's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alela is keeping the position for now.
Alela keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Alela bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard.
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.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alela is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alela working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gracie's head.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gracie holds on and takes a little breather.
Alela wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Alela is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alela looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sao Alela 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.
Gracie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Alela lands with a cross.
Gracie wants to clinch
and Alela cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sao Alela is winning the standup battle so far.
Alela cracks Gracie with an open hand slap.
Gracie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alela finds it's way round the side to connect with Gracie's head.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alela paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gracie tries to clinch but Alela is having none of it.
A jab lands there for Alela.
Gracie is looking to clinch but Alela is avoiding it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alela.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Alela circles away.
Alela lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alela is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Gracie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alela wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A cross from Alela lands.
Gracie takes one on the button.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Gracie tries to clinch up.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Alela counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Alela fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gracie.
Alela's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gracie under the eye.
Gracie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alela sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sao Alela has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rollo Gracie.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Alela sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alela changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body kick from Alela.
Gracie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gracie.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alela is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Alela is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Alela is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position but Alela is working away.
Gracie goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Alela has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gracie but great work by Alela.
Alela stands up and beckons Gracie to his feet.
Alela takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alela fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gracie on the side of the head.
Alela lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Alela scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gracie in his tracks.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alela circles away.
Alela lands the left hand.
Alela lands with a cross.
Alela tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alela buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alela keeps the fight on the outside.
Alela connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gracie. Gracie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice body punch from Alela.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie ducks right into an uppercut from Alela.
Alela dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alela cracks Gracie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Alela lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice shot lands for Alela.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Good shot there by Alela.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alela jabs Gracie right on the nose. Gracie blinks but takes it well.
Gracie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alela manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie takes one to the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alela. That's going to slow Gracie down.
A punch lands to the side of Gracie 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alela throws a shot to the body.
Gracie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alela manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie scores with a takedown into Alela's guard.
Alela is looking to stand up but Gracie isn't so interested in that idea.
Alela keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alela is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Gracie presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sao Alela dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
Alela keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice body kick from Alela.
Alela clobbers Gracie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alela cracks Gracie with an open hand slap.
Alela fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gracie on the side of the head.
Alela stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Alela uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Alela was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alela's waist but Alela gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Sao Alela has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rollo Gracie.
Alela bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gracie's head backwards.
Alela throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gracie shoots in but Alela avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alela is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Alela finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alela lands a head kick. Gracie smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gracie tries to clinch there but Alela circles away.
Gracie is looking to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Alela misses the target.
Gracie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Alela fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gracie.
Alela lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alela sizes up Gracie with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Alela pushes Gracie off looking to stand but Gracie dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is taking a breather. Alela says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Alela moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Alela keeps moving.
Alela wants to get back to his feet but Gracie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Alela seems keen to control Gracie's posture.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Alela.
Alela defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
Alela lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alela thuds his shin into the meat of Gracie's side.
Gracie moves into range and clinches up with Alela.
Alela breaks from the clinch.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alela but Alela pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A cross from Alela lands.
Gracie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gracie wants to clinch but Alela slips to the side
and Alela counters with a body kick.
Alela lands a jab to the nose.
Alela bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch but Alela swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alela scores with a nice strike.
Alela cracks Gracie with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gracie wants to clinch up but Alela keeps it at a distance.
Alela is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Alela scores with a hook.
Alela scores with a hook to the body. Gracie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Alela sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gracie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alela scores with a nice right hand.
Gracie has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Alela.
Alela keeps the fight on the outside.
Alela 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.
Gracie is rocked!
Gracie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Alela finish him?
Alela is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Alela lands with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alela throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Alela closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Gracie! Alela dives in looking to finish! Gracie is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sao Alela!
Sao Alela thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mario Rossi (ranked 414 p4p, 60 weight class) and Emilio Aguinaldo (ranked 2309 p4p, 287 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Aguinaldo's choice of entrance music: Noypi by Bamboo. Mario Rossi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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178 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mario Rossi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Emilio Aguinaldo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aguinaldo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rossi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aguinaldo prevents a body shot from Rossi.
Rossi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aguinaldo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rossi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rossi throws a good cross that connects.
Aguinaldo throws a hook but Rossi blocks it.
As Aguinaldo looks to move away, Rossi throws a big counter combo but Aguinaldo just gets out of the way.
Rossi looks to land a combination but Aguinaldo avoids it well.
Rossi misses with a kick to the body.
Rossi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Aguinaldo.
Aguinaldo moves away from the strike by Rossi.
Rossi needs to keep his hands up - Aguinaldo had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aguinaldo 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.
Rossi connects with a right hand. Aguinaldo shakes it off.
Aguinaldo misses with a body shot
and Rossi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aguinaldo is rocked!
Aguinaldo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rossi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Aguinaldo is still on wobbly legs! Can Rossi finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossi closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Rossi.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rossi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rossi pushes Aguinaldo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rossi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rossi breaks from the clinch.
Aguinaldo 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.
Whack! Rossi lands a heavy head kick that drops Aguinaldo. The ref tackles Rossi to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Aguinaldo was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Mario Rossi!
Mario Rossi 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.
In defeat, Emilio Aguinaldo stepped up to the mic, saying 'A man can be destroyed but not defeated... I will pickup the pieces that I learned today and will grow from it.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Lambton (ranked 1039 p4p, 149 weight class) and Xafan Kong (ranked 963 p4p, 140 weight class). Kong has chosen Demon's Theme as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Lambton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xafan Kong!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kong lands a jab to the head.
It looks like George Lambton has been cut.
Lambton throws a poor cross that misses
and Kong counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lambton's knee momentarily.
Kong throws a head kick that Lambton semi-blocks.
Lambton throws a lazy uppercut
and Kong counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lambton's knee momentarily.
Lambton throws a body punch but Kong moves out of range.
Lambton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kong misses with a double jab.
Lambton takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kong throws a solid leg kick but Lambton takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kong.
Lambton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lambton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
George Lambton's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong scores with a sloppy right hand. Lambton should have avoided that one.
Lambton throws a lazy uppercut
and Kong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kong connects with a leg kick. Lambton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kong throws a body punch but Lambton moves out of range.
Kong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kong throws a hook but Lambton blocks it.
Lambton slips a jab and a cross from Kong.
Kong slips under a jab from Lambton.
Kong delivers a nice body kick.
Kong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lambton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lambton.
Kong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kong lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lambton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kong.
Kong has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lambton is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lambton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
George Lambton's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lambton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kong takes a swing at Lambton's ribcage but misses.
Kong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lambton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jeez, George Lambton's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Kong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lambton counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lambton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kong! But no joy.
Kong thows a leg kick but Lambton checks it
and Lambton counters with a nice right hand that sends Kong toppling to the canvas! Kong scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Lambton finish him?!
Lambton drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Kong's head, knocking him out cold! Lambton is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). George Lambton!
George Lambton gave a mention to KOMBAT KLOTHING in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Edward Conan (ranked 545 p4p, 72 weight class) and Marcinho Sitsongrit (ranked 307 p4p, 35 weight class). Marcinho Sitsongrit is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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158 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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153 lbs
15 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward Conan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcinho Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Conan throws a poor cross that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Conan slips under a jab.
Conan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice body shot.
Sitsongrit shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sitsongrit was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Conan is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Ryōzanpaku Dojo, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Conan tries to bench press Sitsongrit off him but Sitsongrit keeps the position.
Sitsongrit controls the position from side control.
Sitsongrit moves into full mount!
Conan is trying desperately to improve position.
Sitsongrit controlling from the full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conan is working to get back to half guard.
Conan has given up his back. Will we see Sitsongrit going for some submissions?
Conan fending off the submission attempt from Sitsongrit.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit has got one arm under Conan's chin. This could be trouble... Conan trying to control the other hand but Sitsongrit gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Conan has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcinho Sitsongrit!
Marcinho Sitsongrit is the new featherweight champion!
Marcinho Sitsongrit tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Moore (ranked 231 p4p, 36 weight class) and Kron Kai (ranked 517 p4p, 75 weight class). Moore's entrance music is Sad Man's Tongue by Volbeat. A fine choice. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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21 - 11 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carl Moore!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kron Kai!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Moore.
Moore lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Kron Kai has been cut.
Kai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Moore swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kai.
Moore tries a low kick but Kai avoids it.
Moore lands with a cross.
A jab from Moore misses.
Moore misses with an uppercut.
Kai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Moore has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Moore throws a jab but it's blocked by Kai.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kai! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore checks the leg kick.
Kai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Moore looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kai throws a head kick that half lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore wants to clinch.
It seemed like Kai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Kai misses the target.
Kai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kai moves forwards but Moore connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Moore.
Kai pushes Moore away with a front kick.
Moore slips under a jab.
Kai jabs Moore right on the nose. Moore blinks but takes it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whack! Kai lands a heavy head kick that drops Moore. The ref tackles Kai to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Moore was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Kron Kai!
Kron Kai is the new light heavyweight champion!
Kron Kai was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Carl Moore had this to say: 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Beta Knox (ranked 407 p4p, 54 weight class) and Finn The Human (ranked 419 p4p, 55 weight class). Knox's entrance music is Anthrax | Fight Em Till You Can't. A fine choice. The Human has chosen Adventure Time as his entrance music. Finn The Human has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Beta Knox!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Finn The Human!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Human moves into range and clinches up with Knox.
Knox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Knox is trying to break the clinch but The Human has him pressed against the cage.
The Human lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The Human lands a shoulder strike.
We've been hearing reports that Knox has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Knox taking a breather.
Knox is trying to maintain a safe position but The Human gets an underhook and turns Knox into the cage.
Knox tries to work over The Human's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've been informed that The Human has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A short uppercut from Knox.
Knox wants to break the clinch but can't.
The Human is leaning against Knox and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The Human working aggressively here.
The Human's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Human is looking to clinch.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. The Human moves away and avoids it.
The Human uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox jabs at The Human's body.
The Human connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Knox momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Human fails to land with a series of punches.
The Human closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The Human lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Human throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The Human with a hook.
The Human misses with a series of wild punches.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The Human swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
The Human thuds a left hand into Knox's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Knox moves forwards but The Human connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Knox lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The Human stuns Knox with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Knox on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Human throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
The Human turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Human. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Human throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Human moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox missing with a left hand there. The Human was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Human moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The Human bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox looks to land a right hand but The Human moved out of range.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Human.
The Human tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from The Human.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Human.
The Human steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
A big left from Knox misses.
The Human throws out a counter right but Knox avoids it with no problem.
The Human looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
The Human throws a shot to the body.
The Human scores with a shot to the body.
Knox paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The Human throws a nice inside leg kick.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
The Human drives through and clinches with Knox against the cage.
The Human misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Human lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Human.
The Human breaks the clinch.
The Human uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Knox lands with a good body shot.
Knox takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The Human jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knox lands a lovely overhand right.
Knox feints a jab promting The Human to slip. Knox then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. The Human slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The Human keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Human misses with a straight left.
Knox appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Finn The Human seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Human connects with a solid leg kick.
The Human ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Knox takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Knox swings for the body but The Human moves out of range.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. The Human moves away and avoids it.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Human manages to avoid it.
The Human moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The Human is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Knox 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.
The Human connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The Human throws a push kick but Knox slaps the foot to one side.
The Human sizes up Knox with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The Human fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
The Human pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut lands for The Human. That snapped Knox's head back.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
The Human appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The Human connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Knox's hands.
The Human moves out of range of the strikes.
The Human misses the shot to the body.
The Human swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Human's jab looks to have found its range, popping Knox under the eye.
Knox is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The Human swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Human lands a nice shot to the body.
The Human misses with a hook
and The Human takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Human swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Human moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox lands a glancing blow to the side of The Human's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finn The Human dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Knox avoids the head kick by The Human.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Knox was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The Human blocks a jab.
The Human appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. The Human moves away and avoids it.
Knox shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Knox scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Human doesn't seem bothered though.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Human.
Knox takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Knox sizes up The Human with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Knox takes a swing at The Human's ribcage but misses.
The Human misses the shot to the body.
The Human tries to land a leg kick but Knox saw it coming and moves away.
The Human ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The Human misses with a straight right.
The Human has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Human slips under a jab.
The Human misses with a right hand
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Knox misses.
Knox dodges the punch combination from The Human.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Human.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox avoids the body shot from The Human.
Knox misses with an uppercut. The Human saw that one coming.
The Human staying out of range there.
The Human with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Knox to score with a decent uppercut.
The Human clinches up against the cage.
The Human throws a head punch that misses.
Knox tries to break free but The Human pushes him back against the cage.
The Human tries to throw a body punch but Knox avoids it by throwing The Human back against the cage.
The Human lands with a left to the head.
Knox blocking some punches.
The Human misses with some punches.
Knox gets through The Human's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Human lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Human.
Knox throws a hook but The Human avoids it easily.
The Human keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
The Human lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Human works the jab nicely.
The Human throws a big shot that misses.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
The Human lands with a nice body punch.
Nice defenses there by The Human.
The Human clobbers Knox with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The Human has Knox up against the cage in a clinch.
Knox looking to slow down the pace here.
The Human misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Human breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knox misses with a looping left.
The Human takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The Human swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Human was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
The Human swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Finn The Human seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Human swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Knox.
Knox throws a body punch but The Human moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Human avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Human swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Human misses with a hook.
The Human is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but The Human sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Human uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
A punch lands to the side of Knox 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Knox misses the jab.
Knox walks into a stiff left hand from The Human.
Knox avoids the body shot from The Human.
The Human throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knox connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed The Human momentarily.
Knox tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Human.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Human manages to avoid it.
The Human walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Human throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches The Human on the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for The Human. That snapped Knox's head back.
Knox takes one to the side of the head.
The Human lands with a hook. Knox tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The fighters circling - The Human throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Knox staying out of range there.
Knox throws a body punch but The Human moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Knox throws a body punch but The Human moves out of range.
Knox scores with a hook to the body. The Human takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Knox slips a straight right by The Human.
The Human shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox misses the jab.
Knox takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The Human misses with a low kick.
The Human scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The Human ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Finn The Human will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Knox stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Knox throws out a loose jab but The Human uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Human fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
The Human scores with a leg kick.
The Human is looking to land body kicks.
Knox looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A slapping body kick lands there for The Human.
The Human walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Knox checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The Human fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The Human has closed the distance and engaged Knox in a clinch.
Finn The Human seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The Human breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Knox connects with a body shot.
Knox scores with a nice head shot.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
The Human misses with an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Human misses the shot to the body.
The Human lands a slapping body shot.
A jab from The Human does it's job there.
Knox misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Human swings away with a body shot that misses
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Human lands a leg kick that knocks Knox off balance momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for The Human.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from The Human, right into the meat.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from The Human on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knox moves out of range as The Human strikes.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from The Human on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The Human swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
The Human scores with a shot to the body.
The Human connects with an inside leg kick.
Knox digs a good body shot into The Human's ribs.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Knox was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from The Human.
The Human lands with a slapping head kick.
A big right from Knox misses.
Good work by Knox as he checks the leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Human misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Human looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Human has Knox up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Human creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The Human tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow.
Knox is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The Human breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knox jabs at The Human's body.
The Human jabs at Knox's body.
Knox throws a jab when The Human was well out of range.
Knox throws a series of strikes that have The Human backpedaling.
The Human just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox ducks right into an uppercut from The Human.
Knox tests The Human's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knox takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Human misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by The Human. That's going to slow Knox down.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Human was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
The Human cracks Knox with a good jab.
The Human lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Knox throws a hook but The Human avoids it easily.
The Human misses with a straight right.
The Human defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knox scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Human doesn't seem bothered though.
The Human scoring well with a low kick there.
The Human blocks a jab.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
The Human keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
The Human looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Knox misses with an uppercut. The Human saw that one coming.
The Human connects with a body shot.
The Human closes the distance and pushes Knox back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Human lunges at Knox with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Knox's hand.
Knox throws a hook but The Human blocks it.
The Human fails to land with a series of punches.
The Human is looking to chop away at Knox's legs.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
The Human slips under a jab from Knox.
The Human throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donk. The Human catches Knox right on the button with a cross.
Knox missing with a left hand there. The Human was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Human throws a big shot that misses.
The Human throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox punishes The Human's body with a nice straight punch.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Human staying out of range there.
The Human ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
The Human throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finn The Human really dominated that round.
That's time! Knox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Knox missing with a left hand there. The Human was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but The Human slips the punch.
Knox scores with a nice head shot.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
The Human fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Knox takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The Human swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
The Human lands with a nice body punch.
The Human tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from The Human.
Knox takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Human throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox misses with a looping right.
Knox swings for the body but The Human moves out of range.
Knox moves into range and connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Human throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Human defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Human avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Human dips to his left and cracks Knox with an uppercut!
Knox takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox swings for the body but The Human moves out of range.
The Human moves away from the strike by Knox.
The Human moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The Human tries to clinch but Knox moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Knox misses its target.
The Human scores with a nice right hand.
The Human lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The Human feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Knox's calf.
The Human moves out of range of the strikes.
The Human misses with a body kick.
The Human looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely.
Knox swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Human.
The Human looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The Human lands a really nice looking cross but Knox seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Human turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The Human connects with a looping right hand.
The Human throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
A counter left hand to the body from Knox misses its target.
Knox slips under a jab from The Human.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Human jabs Knox to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from The Human.
Knox walks into a straight right hand from The Human.
Knox walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The Human throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch combination from Knox misses.
The Human throws a nice inside leg kick.
Knox lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The Human feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Knox's calf.
Knox throws the left hand but The Human avoids the punch easily.
The Human uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Human scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The Human throws a sloppy head kick and Knox moves out of range easily.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
The Human lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The Human throws a body shot but no joy.
A left lands for The Human.
The Human fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Knox on the side of the head.
The Human lands a nice shot to the body.
The Human ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
The Human ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Jab from The Human.
The Human lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Human throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but The Human manages to avoid it.
The Human feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Knox's calf.
The fighters circle momentarily. Knox darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot lands for Knox.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Human throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Knox is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The Human has closed the distance and engaged Knox in a clinch.
The Human misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from The Human - that landed with a thud.
The Human tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow.
The Human goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knox tries to break free but The Human pushes him back against the cage.
The Human pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Human lands a head shot.
A cross from The Human lands.
The Human throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox works over The Human's head and body with a nice combination.
Knox misses with a hook. The Human ducked under it nicely.
Knox takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The Human connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Knox tries to bum rush The Human with a series of wild strikes but The Human uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finn The Human dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
The Human swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Knox tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox swings for the body but The Human moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from The Human.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Human.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on The Human's shoulder, as The Human tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Knox misses.
The Human wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Knox looks to throw the jab but The Human is out of range.
The Human connects with a right hand. Knox shakes it off.
The Human misses with a straight left.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
The Human works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Human swings away with a body shot that misses
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knox takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The Human takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Human fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from The Human.
Knox swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Human throws a nice inside leg kick.
No joy there for Knox, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but The Human ducks down to avoid it.
A punch combination from Knox misses.
The Human throws a wild body kick that Knox sees coming a mile off.
The Human comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The Human tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from The Human.
Knox takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The Human lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Human.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
The Human moves out of range of the strikes.
The Human appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Knox takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The Human throws a body shot but no joy.
The Human misses the shot to the body.
Knox swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The Human defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Human throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
The Human tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
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!
Knox cracks a nice hook into The Human's ribs.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Human moves away.
Knox takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The Human lands with an uppercut that bounces Knox off the cage and back into range.
Knox misses the jab.
The Human misses with a two punch combination.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
The Human thuds a left hand into Knox's body.
The Human throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
The Human misses with a low kick.
The Human lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Human.
Knox throws a hook but The Human blocks it.
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox ducks right into an uppercut from The Human.
Nice shot by The Human.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Knox finds it's target.
Knox misses with a looping right.
The Human throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Human slips a straight right by Knox.
The Human has closed the distance and engaged Knox in a clinch.
Beta Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Human stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The Human working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The Human misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Human throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knoxs head.
The Human lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Human stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The Human lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Knox or not.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
The Human working aggressively here.
The Human is leaning against Knox and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Human lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The Human tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by The Human.
Knox is trying to force a seperation but The Human has the dominant position.
The Human lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
The Human gets through Knox's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knox wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but The Human has him pressed against the cage.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Knox's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knox wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knox is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The Human has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Human breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knox gets cracked with a nice right hand there by The Human.
Knox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Human is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The Human takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Finn The Human comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Human has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 45:50
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finn The Human!
Finn The Human is the new lightweight champion!
Finn The Human 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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