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Highland 54 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Sydal (ranked 6855 p4p, 25181 weight class) and Nyoman Sudarta Lee (ranked 639 p4p, 669 weight class). Dylan Sydal has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dylan Sydal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nyoman Sudarta Lee!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sydal dives in and scores a takedown into Sudarta Lee's guard.
Sudarta Lee is looking to stand back up but Sydal counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Sudarta Lee.
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.
Sudarta Lee looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Sydal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sudarta Lee sees it coming and defends easily.
Well, if Sydal is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sudarta Lee has hold of Sydal's hands but Sydal slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
 It looks like Nyoman Sudarta Lee has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sydal wants to pass the guard but Sudarta Lee is defending well.
Sydal takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sudarta Lee is defending against the submission attempts here by Sydal.
Sydal is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sudarta Lee has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sydal is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sudarta Lee is just riding it out for now. Sydal eventually gives up the hold.
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.
Sydal is controlling the pace.
Sydal is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sudarta Lee on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That has opened up Nyoman Sudarta Lee's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Sydal seems content to control.
Sydal decides to return to a standing position.
Sydal closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sudarta Lee's guard.
Sydal pushing down on Sudarta Lee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sydal is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sydal is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sudarta Lee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sydal.
Sydal is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sydal scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sydal is working for a kimura but Sudarta Lee is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sydal lands a nice short elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Sydal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nyoman Sudarta Lee's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sydal lands a huge takedown. Sudarta Lee is out but the ref is slow to react and Sydal lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Sudarta Lee lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dylan Sydal!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dakota Thibodeaux Jr (ranked 25174 p4p, 5070 weight class) and Sterling Turner (ranked 806 p4p, 619 weight class). The key to victory for Dakota Thibodeaux Jr has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dakota Thibodeaux Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sterling Turner!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Turner misses with a double jab.
Thibodeaux Jr looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Thibodeaux Jr connects with a single shot there.
Thibodeaux Jr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Thibodeaux Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Turner shoots in and gets a takedown into Thibodeaux Jr's guard.
Turner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thibodeaux Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner advances position into side control!
Turner scores with punches from side control.
Turner is chipping away with strikes.
Turner working the body and head with strikes.
Thibodeaux Jr gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Turner with a couple of short strikes.
 Thibodeaux Jr is rocked!
Turner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Turner! Thibodeaux Jr is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sterling Turner!
Our winner, Sterling Turner, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Cozad (ranked 4500 p4p, 25162 weight class) and Leo Kong (ranked 508 p4p, 651 weight class). Mike Cozad could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Leo Kong's chin.
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mike Cozad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Leo Kong!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cozad scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kong is looking to clinch.
Cozad circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cozad takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cozad throws a lazy right hand but Kong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kong tries to clinch
and Cozad counters with a nice right hand that sends Kong toppling to the canvas! Kong scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Cozad finish him?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cozad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kong tries to clinch there but Cozad circles away.
Cozad is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kong tries to close the distance and clinch but Cozad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cozad lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kong at a distance.
Kong tries to clinch up
and Cozad counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Cozad!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Power (ranked 6070 p4p, 3206 weight class) and Obel Ixtlan (ranked 594 p4p, 376 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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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Max Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Obel Ixtlan!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ixtlan thuds a left hand into Power's body.
Power misses with a takedown attempt - Ixtlan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Power tries to keep at a distance but Ixtlan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ixtlan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ixtlan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Power breaks the clinch.
Ixtlan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Power has his takedown stuffed
and Ixtlan counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ixtlan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Power can pounce on him.
Ixtlan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
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!
Power fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Power. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ixtlan lands with an uppercut that bounces Power off the cage and back into range.
Ixtlan cracks Power with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Power looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ixtlan finish him?
Ixtlan lands a big right hand that sends Power crashing to the mat! Ixtlan stays standing though and waves Power back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ixtlan throws a pinpoint strike between Power's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Power crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Ixtlan scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Obel Ixtlan!
Obel Ixtlan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marko Kerr (ranked 3586 p4p, 3705 weight class) and Darnell Big Daddy (ranked 418 p4p, 430 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marko Kerr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Darnell Big Daddy!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Big Daddy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kerr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Big Daddy taking some punishment here, with Kerr in his half guard.
Kerr slips a nice elbow through Big Daddy's hands, connecting with Big Daddy's forehead.
It looks like Darnell Big Daddy has been cut.
Kerr working over Big Daddy with some ground and pound. Big Daddy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
 Big Daddy is rocked!
Kerr creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Big Daddy is out cold and this one is all over! Kerr climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marko Kerr!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Frank Jackson (ranked 2434 p4p, 2232 weight class) and Wilson Franklyn (ranked 297 p4p, 268 weight class). Wilson Franklyn is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Powerful |
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Wayne Frank Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Wilson Franklyn !
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franklyn 's corner calls for a 1-2. Franklyn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
 It looks like Wayne Frank Jackson has been cut.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson lands with an uppercut that bounces Franklyn off the cage and back into range.
Jackson throws a hook but Franklyn avoids it easily.
Jackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Franklyn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jackson slips a straight right by Franklyn .
As Franklyn tries to get set, Jackson tries to push him back and clinch up but Franklyn manages to avoid the attempt.
Franklyn misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Franklyn does a little dance to reset his feet.
That kick from Jackson tenderised Franklyn 's leg. Franklyn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jackson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Franklyn misses with a straight right.
Franklyn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Franklyn avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Franklyn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson misses the jab.
Franklyn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson connects with a leg kick.
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Franklyn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson moves forwards but Franklyn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Franklyn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Franklyn throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Franklyn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson counters with a right hand to the body.
Franklyn misses with a looping left.
Franklyn missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A telegraphed right hand from Franklyn misses the target.
Franklyn slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Franklyn digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.
Jackson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jackson is looking to wear down Franklyn with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Franklyn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Franklyn was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Franklyn .
Franklyn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jackson.
Franklyn misses with a body punch
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Franklyn .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklyn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson throws a nice inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Franklyn misses the target.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Franklyn .
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Wilson Franklyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franklyn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Franklyn staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Franklyn misses.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Franklyn counters with a right hand to the body.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson misses with a right hand
and Franklyn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Franklyn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Franklyn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Franklyn misses the target.
Franklyn throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Franklyn connects with a body shot.
Franklyn scores with a hook to the body. Jackson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws the kick towards the body but Franklyn avoids it.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Franklyn 's shoulder, as Franklyn tries to avoid the shot.
Franklyn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Franklyn throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Franklyn jabs at Jackson's body.
Franklyn scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wayne Frank Jackson's cut is getting worse.
Franklyn has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Franklyn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Franklyn cracks Jackson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Jackson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Franklyn finish him?
Jackson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson glances at the clock... BAM! Franklyn nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Jackson crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Jackson is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wilson Franklyn !
A relieved looking Wilson Franklyn thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm Scobie (ranked 1795 p4p, 2340 weight class) and Amaru Kawiwasulu (ranked 220 p4p, 285 weight class). Malcolm Scobie has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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272
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Solid Muay Thai
Powerful |
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Malcolm Scobie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Amaru Kawiwasulu!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawiwasulu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scobie throws out the jab.
A jab from Scobie does it's job there.
Kawiwasulu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Scobie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kawiwasulu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scobie moves away.
A big left from Kawiwasulu misses.
Kawiwasulu catches Scobie with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Scobie forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Amaru Kawiwasulu!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vanna Phommathep (ranked 1404 p4p, 2293 weight class) and Zenek Malina (ranked 209 p4p, 318 weight class). Malina has chosen PROF - Squad Goals as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vanna Phommathep!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zenek Malina!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malina shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Phommathep throws a hook but Malina blocks it.
Phommathep stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Phommathep wants it to stay on the feet.
Malina tries to work over Phommathep's front leg with a kick but Phommathep checks it.
Malina throws a leg kick but Phommathep checks it.
A big left from Phommathep misses.
Phommathep closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phommathep manages to pull guard.
Phommathep is looking for a triangle but Malina pushes his legs off easily.
Phommathep looking for a sweep. Not yet Phommathep, not yet.
Malina pushing down on Phommathep's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Malina slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malina is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Malina trying to control the action but Phommathep is working from the bottom.
Phommathep desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malina wants to work for an arm triangle but Phommathep is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Phommathep is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Malina trying to pass the guard but Phommathep defending well.
Malina is looking to take a break and control but Phommathep is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Malina wants to free his trapped foot but Phommathep is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Malina perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Malina is pressing down on Phommathep's thigh, looking to free his foot. Phommathep is holding on for now.
Phommathep is trying to get back to full guard.
Phommathep is pressing down on Malina's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Malina avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Phommathep keeping moving, preventing Malina from controlling successfully.
Malina looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malina content to stall in guard here.
Phommathep is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Malina defends well.
Malina looking to pass the guard.
Phommathep keeping moving, preventing Malina from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Phommathep 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.
Phommathep wants to control but Malina passes easily into half guard.
Phommathep wants to get back to full guard.
Malina missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Phommathep is staying active underneath Malina, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Still in half guard, Malina seems content to control.
Phommathep is pressing down on Malina's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Malina stopping the sweep attempt from Phommathep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Phommathep escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Malina gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Phommathep looking for a guillotine here but Malina defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vanna Phommathep will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Malina shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Malina is trying to control. Phommathep wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Phommathep is looking for a sweep. Malina is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phommathep is staying active underneath Malina, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zenek Malina has got the better of the ground game so far.
Phommathep tries to get to full guard but Malina has control of the leg.
Malina tries to pass to full mount but Phommathep defends it.
Phommathep is looking to get back to full guard here but Malina has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phommathep manages to get back to half guard.
Malina is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Phommathep is looking to get to half guard.
Phommathep blocking the ground and pound.
Malina jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Phommathep manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Malina looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Phommathep is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Malina's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Phommathep is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phommathep gets back to full guard.
Malina won't allow Phommathep to sweep him here.
Malina trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Malina forces his way into half guard.
Phommathep is pressing down on Malina's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Phommathep trying to control the position.
Phommathep looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Malina tries to free his leg and advance position but Phommathep is retaining full guard.
Malina trying to control but Phommathep is working from the bottom.
Phommathep seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malina postures up.
Phommathep looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Malina passes into half guard.
Phommathep wants to get back to full guard.
Malina tries to pass the half guard into mount. Phommathep knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Malina controlling the action here.
Malina is trying to control. Phommathep wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Phommathep wants to improve his position but Malina is controlling well.
Malina is just content to waste time from the top position. Phommathep takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Malina wants to control from the top but Phommathep keeps moving.
Phommathep tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Malina got a little sloppy there for a moment and Phommathep has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Malina has managed to get both his arms back between Phommathep's legs - danger averted.
Malina passes Phommathep's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Phommathep wants to control but Malina is keeping busy.
Phommathep wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Phommathep looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Phommathep wants to get back to full guard.
Malina wants to control but Phommathep is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zenek Malina showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Malina misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phommathep.
Phommathep tries to counter by clinching up but Malina breaks away and moves out of range.
Phommathep checks a low kick from Malina.
Malina throws a leg kick that misses.
Malina ducks under a wild hook from Phommathep.
Malina fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Malina gets tackled into the cage by Phommathep. Phommathep maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malina tries to pull guard but Phommathep forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Malina pulls guard.
Malina is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Phommathep defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phommathep tries to free his leg and advance position but Malina is retaining full guard.
Phommathep pushes down on Malina's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Malina is trying to control but can't.
Malina wants to improve his position but Phommathep is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Phommathep in particular looking to stall.
Phommathep is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Malina wants to get back to full guard.
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.
Malina gets back to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Phommathep accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Malina keeping full guard, as Phommathep tries to pass.
Phommathep slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Phommathep is looking to take a break and control but Malina is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Malina is trying to improve his position.
Malina wants to control but Phommathep postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phommathep moves into full mount!
Malina is working to get back to half guard.
Phommathep working for a guillotine from mount but Malina is in no mood to give up.
Malina is desperately trying to improve his position but Phommathep has a good base and remains in mount.
Malina stops Phommathep from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Phommathep looking to control but Malina is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Phommathep thowing shots but they're missing.
Phommathep swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Malina is now in Phommathep's guard. A big mistake from Phommathep there, giving up the dominant position!
Phommathep wants to improve his position but instead Malina has moved into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malina is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Malina trying to mount his opponent but Phommathep defends it.
Malina passes the guard and advances to mount!
Phommathep taking shots to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Phommathep really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Malina can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Phommathep is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zenek Malina.
I think Malina 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Zenek Malina!
An out of breath Zenek Malina thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Torhte Finlayson (ranked 560 p4p, 1114 weight class) and Melvin Manhoeff (ranked 92 p4p, 172 weight class). Finlayson comes to the cage accompanied by Scotland the Brave, Black Bear. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Torhte Finlayson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Melvin Manhoeff!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Finlayson.
Finlayson lands a slapping body shot.
Finlayson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Manhoeff has time to react.
It looks like Melvin Manhoeff has been cut.
Finlayson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Finlayson does it's job there.
Finlayson scores with a punch to the head.
Manhoeff shoots and misses
and Finlayson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Manhoeff thinking.
Finlayson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manhoeff ducks under a wild hook from Finlayson.
Finlayson throws a body shot but no joy.
Manhoeff with the counter takedown but Finlayson avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finlayson misses the shot to the body.
Manhoeff is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Manhoeff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manhoeff misses with a straight right.
Finlayson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Manhoeff shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Finlayson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Manhoeff misses.
Manhoeff uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finlayson.
Finlayson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finlayson throws a hook to the side of Manhoeff's head but Manhoeff sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Manhoeff looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That has opened up Melvin Manhoeff's cut even more.
A big left from Manhoeff misses.
Manhoeff on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Manhoeff on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Finlayson cracks Manhoeff with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Manhoeff tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Finlayson pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Manhoeff is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Torhte Finlayson!
Torhte Finlayson retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Torhte Finlayson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adrik Mihaylov (ranked 354 p4p, 926 weight class) and Maro Pjetlic (ranked 52 p4p, 117 weight class). Mihaylov comes to the cage accompanied by Senza Pagare (ft. T Pain) - J-AX & Fedez. Pjetlic has chosen Legend as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Adrik Mihaylov !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Maro Pjetlic!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mihaylov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pjetlic.
Mihaylov tries to close the distance and clinch but Pjetlic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pjetlic swings for the body but Mihaylov moves out of range.
Pjetlic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mihaylov has time to react.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pjetlic. Mihaylov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mihaylov avoids the body shot from Pjetlic.
Mihaylov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A combination from Pjetlic does no damage.
Pjetlic scores with a jab.
Mihaylov doesn't manage to clinch there - Pjetlic circles away.
Pjetlic misses with a wild body shot.
Mihaylov is looking to counter the offense by Pjetlic and move into the clinch.
Pjetlic has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mihaylov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mihaylov slips under a jab from Pjetlic.
Mihaylov is looking to counter the offense by Pjetlic and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pjetlic. Mihaylov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mihaylov tries to counter by clinching up but Pjetlic breaks away and moves out of range.
Mihaylov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mihaylov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pjetlic is able to avoid easily.
Maro Pjetlic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Mihaylov .
Mihaylov is looking to clinch but Pjetlic is avoiding it.
Mihaylov fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and Pjetlic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pjetlic throws a shot from downtown. Mihaylov moves away and avoids it.
Pjetlic digs a good hook to Mihaylov 's body.
Mihaylov takes one to the side of the head.
Mihaylov tries to clinch there but Pjetlic circles away.
Pjetlic keeps the fight on the outside.
Pjetlic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mihaylov slips a straight right by Pjetlic.
Mihaylov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pjetlic.
Pjetlic loads up on a big right hand but Mihaylov slips the punch.
Pjetlic missing with a left hand there. Mihaylov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pjetlic digs a good body shot into Mihaylov 's ribs.
Pjetlic missing with a left hand there. Mihaylov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mihaylov slips under a jab from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic misses with a hook. Mihaylov ducked under it nicely.
Mihaylov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pjetlic.
Mihaylov throws a lazy uppercut
and Pjetlic counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mihaylov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pjetlic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pjetlic misses with a straight left.
A big right from Pjetlic misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mihaylov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mihaylov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Pjetlic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mihaylov slips under a jab.
We've been told by Mihaylov 's head coaches at Hardcore Island MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pjetlic keeps the fight on the outside.
Pjetlic misses with a body shot.
Pjetlic throws out a loose jab but Mihaylov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mihaylov moves in looking to clinch but Pjetlic pushes him off.
Mihaylov moves out of range as Pjetlic strikes.
Mihaylov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pjetlic manages to circle out of the way.
Mihaylov wants to clinch.
Pjetlic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mihaylov .
A big right from Pjetlic misses.
Mihaylov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pjetlic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mihaylov was well out of range. Poor timing from Pjetlic.
Mihaylov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic moves out of range of the body kick.
Pjetlic throws a hook but Mihaylov avoids it easily.
Mihaylov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic keeps the fight on the outside.
Mihaylov throws a big shot that misses.
Pjetlic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mihaylov was well out of range. Poor timing from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic throws a big shot that misses.
Mihaylov moves out of range as Pjetlic strikes.
Mihaylov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mihaylov moves in looking to clinch but Pjetlic pushes him off.
Pjetlic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pjetlic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mihaylov looks to land a left hand but Pjetlic moved out of range nicely.
Pjetlic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mihaylov wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pjetlic misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Pjetlic misses its intended target.
Pjetlic lands with a hook. Mihaylov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mihaylov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic looks to land a right hand but Mihaylov moved out of range.
Mihaylov is looking to counter the offense by Pjetlic and move into the clinch.
Mihaylov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pjetlic checks it well.
Mihaylov closes the distance and pushes Pjetlic back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pjetlic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mihaylov 's elbow.
Pjetlic misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pjetlic.
Mihaylov crunches a lovely knee into Pjetlic's ribcage.
Mihaylov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pjetlic blocks it with crossed arms.
Mihaylov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pjetlic's efforts to push away.
Mihaylov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mihaylov tries a knee to the head but Pjetlic blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maro Pjetlic dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mihaylov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pjetlic.
Mihaylov looks for the body kick but Pjetlic saw that one coming.
Pjetlic looks to throw the jab but Mihaylov is out of range.
Pjetlic lands a lovely overhand right.
Mihaylov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pjetlic.
Mihaylov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic misses the shot to the body.
Pjetlic throws a hook to the side of Mihaylov 's head but Mihaylov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mihaylov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pjetlic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mihaylov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pjetlic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pjetlic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maro Pjetlic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pjetlic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mihaylov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pjetlic throws a punch but it's blocked by Mihaylov .
Mihaylov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pjetlic is defending well for now.
Mihaylov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Pjetlic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mihaylov scores with a knee to the head.
Mihaylov blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pjetlic lands a right hand.
Pjetlic works on Mihaylov 's body with a couple of short punches.
Mihaylov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pjetlic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A knee to the head by Mihaylov .
Pjetlic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mihaylov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pjetlic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mihaylov blocks a body shot from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pjetlic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mihaylov connects with a knee to the head.
Pjetlic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pjetlic has a couple of punches blocked by Mihaylov .
Pjetlic misses with some punches.
Mihaylov landing knees to the body.
Pjetlic is breathing heavily.
Mihaylov landing knees to the head.
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!
Pjetlic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pjetlic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mihaylov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mihaylov tries a knee to the head but Pjetlic blocks it.
Mihaylov lands a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mihaylov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pjetlic tries to work over Mihaylov 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pjetlic takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mihaylov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mihaylov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pjetlic's face.
Pjetlic takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mihaylov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pjetlic takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees to the body from Mihaylov .
Mihaylov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mihaylov with a knee to the head.
Mihaylov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pjetlic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pjetlic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mihaylov lands a good knee to the midsection. Pjetlic won't want to take too many of those.
Mihaylov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mihaylov prevents Pjetlic from breaking the clinch.
Pjetlic misses with a body punch.
Mihaylov lands a nice knee to the body.
Pjetlic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mihaylov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mihaylov blocks an uppercut.
Mihaylov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pjetlic blocks it with crossed arms.
Pjetlic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mihaylov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pjetlic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pjetlic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mihaylov or not.
Pjetlic misses with the head strike.
Pjetlic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mihaylov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mihaylov tries to land knees in the clinch but Pjetlic avoids the damage to the body.
A hook to the body from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic has a couple of punches blocked by Mihaylov .
Pjetlic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mihaylov 's elbow.
Adrik Mihaylov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mihaylov landing knees to the head.
Pjetlic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pjetlic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pjetlic is looking to break free of the clinch but Mihaylov has double underhooks.
Pjetlic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mihaylov moves out of range of the strikes.
Mihaylov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mihaylov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pjetlic is out of range.
Mihaylov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pjetlic throws a lazy right hand but Mihaylov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mihaylov is looking to clinch but Pjetlic is avoiding it.
It seemed like Pjetlic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pjetlic throws a body shot but no joy.
Pjetlic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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!
A shot to the body from Pjetlic misses
and Mihaylov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mihaylov .
Mihaylov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pjetlic's efforts to push away.
Pjetlic takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mihaylov connects with a knee to the head.
Pjetlic is trying to break the clinch but Mihaylov has him pressed against the cage.
Pjetlic is trying to break the clinch but Mihaylov is controlling him.
Mihaylov misses with a knee strike.
Mihaylov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pjetlic blocks it with crossed arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adrik Mihaylov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pjetlic connects with the punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mihaylov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pjetlic misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Pjetlic misses.
Pjetlic misses with a few strikes there.
Mihaylov closes the distance and pushes Pjetlic back into the cage.
Mihaylov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mihaylov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pjetlic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mihaylov landing knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mihaylov with a knee to the head.
Mihaylov lands a knee to the head.
Mihaylov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pjetlic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mihaylov blocks an uppercut.
Mihaylov scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mihaylov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pjetlic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mihaylov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pjetlic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mihaylov throws a jab when Pjetlic was well out of range.
Pjetlic misses with a wild body shot.
Pjetlic lands a jab to the nose.
Pjetlic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mihaylov moves away.
Pjetlic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mihaylov moves into the clinch.
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mihaylov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mihaylov keeps control of Pjetlic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mihaylov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pjetlic wants to break free but Mihaylov has control.
Pjetlic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mihaylov 's elbow.
Pjetlic tries to circle away but Mihaylov has him pinned against the cage.
Pjetlic is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pjetlic swings wildly with an uppercut but Mihaylov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mihaylov lands a knee to the head.
Mihaylov misses with a knee strike.
Pjetlic tries to break free but Mihaylov pushes him back against the cage.
Mihaylov lands a good knee to the midsection. Pjetlic won't want to take too many of those.
Mihaylov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pjetlic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mihaylov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mihaylov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mihaylov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pjetlic's face.
Mihaylov misses with a knee strike.
Pjetlic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pjetlic wants to get back to striking at distance but Mihaylov won't allow it.
Pjetlic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mihaylov has Pjetlic pressed against the cage, preventing Pjetlic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mihaylov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pjetlic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pjetlic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mihaylov backwards.
Mihaylov throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pjetlic avoids it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pjetlic.
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pjetlic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mihaylov s head.
Mihaylov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic lands with a short shot to the head.
Pjetlic lands a nice uppercut.
Pjetlic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mihaylov has Pjetlic pressed against the cage, preventing Pjetlic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mihaylov looking to throw knees to the head but Pjetlic is blocking nicely.
Pjetlic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pjetlic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mihaylov backwards.
Pjetlic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pjetlic can't break the clinch.
Pjetlic wants to break free but Mihaylov has control.
Mihaylov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pjetlic blocks it with crossed arms.
Mihaylov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mihaylov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mihaylov has Pjetlic pressed against the cage, preventing Pjetlic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pjetlic is leaning against Mihaylov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pjetlic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good body shot from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic lands with a left to the head.
Pjetlic lands a shoulder strike.
Pjetlic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pjetlic lands a body punch.
A short left from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic digs a right hand underneath Mihaylov 's ribcage. Mihaylov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pjetlic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mihaylov backwards.
Pjetlic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pjetlic is trying to break the clinch but Mihaylov has him pressed against the cage.
Pjetlic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Pjetlic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pjetlic scores with a hook to the body.
Mihaylov misses with a knee to the head.
Pjetlic pushes Mihaylov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pjetlic can't find room to land a body shot as Mihaylov controls the action.
Pjetlic has had enough of the clinch but Mihaylov keeps him there for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Maro Pjetlic just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pjetlic looks to land a right hand but Mihaylov moved out of range.
Mihaylov slips a straight right by Pjetlic.
A swing and a miss from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic misses with a jab to the body
and Mihaylov counters by clinching up.
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mihaylov tries a knee to the head but Pjetlic blocks it.
Pjetlic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mihaylov prevents a body shot from Pjetlic.
Mihaylov scores with a knee to the head.
Pjetlic tries to circle away but Mihaylov has him pinned against the cage.
Mihaylov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mihaylov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mihaylov missing with knees to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Pjetlic wants to break free but Mihaylov has control.
Pjetlic is trying to push Mihaylov away but Mihaylov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pjetlic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pjetlic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pjetlic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mihaylov looking to throw knees to the head but Pjetlic is blocking nicely.
Pjetlic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pjetlic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Pjetlic.
Mihaylov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mihaylov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pjetlic's efforts to push away.
Pjetlic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pjetlic working hard to break the clinch.
Pjetlic misses with a body punch.
Pjetlic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pjetlic lands a hook that snaps the head of Mihaylov backwards.
Mihaylov tries a knee to the head but Pjetlic blocks it.
Maro Pjetlic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mihaylov tries a knee to the head but Pjetlic blocks it.
Mihaylov lands a knee to the head.
Pjetlic can't find room to land a body shot as Mihaylov controls the action.
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the head but Pjetlic blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pjetlic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mihaylov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pjetlic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pjetlic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mihaylov backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pjetlic lands with a light punch inside.
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the head but Pjetlic blocks with his arms.
Mihaylov tries a knee to the head but Pjetlic blocks it.
Pjetlic pushes Mihaylov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pjetlic is trying to force a seperation but Mihaylov has the dominant position.
Mihaylov misses with a knee to the head.
Pjetlic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pjetlic digs a right hand underneath Mihaylov 's ribcage. Mihaylov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mihaylov looking to throw knees to the head but Pjetlic is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pjetlic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mihaylov looking to throw knees to the head but Pjetlic is blocking nicely.
Mihaylov prevents Pjetlic from breaking the clinch.
Pjetlic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mihaylov misses with a knee strike.
Pjetlic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A knee to the head by Mihaylov .
Pjetlic tries to break free but Mihaylov pushes him back against the cage.
Pjetlic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pjetlic presses Mihaylov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mihaylov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pjetlic has had enough of the clinch but Mihaylov keeps him there for the moment.
Pjetlic struggles to land a body shot inside as Mihaylov controls his hands.
Mihaylov looking to throw knees to the head but Pjetlic is blocking nicely.
Mihaylov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pjetlic is defending well for now.
Mihaylov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pjetlic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pjetlic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pjetlic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the head but Pjetlic blocks with his arms.
Mihaylov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pjetlic avoiding damage as Mihaylov throws knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pjetlic lands with a left to the head.
Mihaylov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pjetlic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pjetlic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Adrik Mihaylov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Pjetlic lands the left hand.
Pjetlic throws a hook but Mihaylov blocks it.
Mihaylov wants to clinch.
Mihaylov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mihaylov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pjetlic throws a body punch but Mihaylov moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pjetlic throws a body punch but Mihaylov moves out of range.
Mihaylov tries to counter by clinching up but Pjetlic breaks away and moves out of range.
Mihaylov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pjetlic throws a hook to the side of Mihaylov 's head but Mihaylov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pjetlic scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pjetlic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mihaylov doesn't seem bothered though.
Mihaylov has closed the distance and engaged Pjetlic in a clinch.
Mihaylov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A knee to the head by Mihaylov .
It looks like Maro Pjetlic has been cut.
Pjetlic is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Mihaylov lands a knee to the body.
Mihaylov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mihaylov lands a good knee to the midsection. Pjetlic won't want to take too many of those.
Mihaylov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pjetlic blocks it with crossed arms.
A knee to the head by Mihaylov .
Mihaylov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pjetlic in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mihaylov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
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!
Knees in the clinch landing for Mihaylov .
Pjetlic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mihaylov has him pressed against the cage.
Pjetlic is looking to break free of the clinch but Mihaylov has double underhooks.
Mihaylov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mihaylov lands a knee to the head.
Mihaylov blocks a body shot from Pjetlic.
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pjetlic avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mihaylov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pjetlic blocks it with crossed arms.
Pjetlic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mihaylov backwards.
Pjetlic is trying to break free.
Pjetlic is trying to break the clinch but Mihaylov has him pressed against the cage.
Pjetlic wants to break free but Mihaylov has control.
Pjetlic tries to throw a body punch but Mihaylov avoids it by throwing Pjetlic back against the cage.
Mihaylov prevents a body shot from Pjetlic.
Mihaylov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pjetlic in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pjetlic tries a body shot but Mihaylov blocks it.
Mihaylov lands a knee to the body.
Pjetlic takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mihaylov landing knees to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mihaylov .
Mihaylov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pjetlic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mihaylov has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Pjetlic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pjetlic managing to block the knees to the body from Mihaylov .
Mihaylov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pjetlic is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mihaylov misses with a knee to the head.
Pjetlic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pjetlic wants to break free but Mihaylov has control.
Pjetlic is trying to break free.
Pjetlic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mihaylov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mihaylov landing knees to the head.
Pjetlic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mihaylov prevents Pjetlic from breaking the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pjetlic.
A right hand to the body from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mihaylov misses with a knee strike.
Pjetlic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pjetlic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Good body shot from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pjetlic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mihaylov s head.
Pjetlic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mihaylov .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pjetlic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pjetlic managing to block the knees to the body from Mihaylov .
Pjetlic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pjetlic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pjetlic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pjetlic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pjetlic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pjetlic scores with a hook.
Mihaylov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pjetlic.
Mihaylov blocks a jab.
Mihaylov is looking to clinch but Pjetlic is avoiding it.
Pjetlic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mihaylov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Pjetlic scores with a hook to the body. Mihaylov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pjetlic misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Pjetlic misses the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maro Pjetlic.
I think Pjetlic 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 48:48
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 48:48
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 47:49
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Adrik Mihaylov retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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