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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Agnieszka Ostrowski (ranked 6222 p4p, 3930 weight class) and Captain Tessin (ranked 549 p4p, 462 weight class). Ostrowski's entrance music is Mystery Girl- Yeah Yeah Yeahs. A fine choice. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Agnieszka Ostrowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Captain Tessin!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ostrowski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ostrowski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tessin.
Ostrowski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice body kick there by Ostrowski.
Tessin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ostrowski to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tessin trying to control the position here.
Ostrowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tessin 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.
Tessin has control of Ostrowski's left arm, preventing Ostrowski from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tessin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tessin managing to control the position.
Ostrowski wants to control from the top but Tessin keeps moving.
Tessin keeping full guard, as Ostrowski tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tessin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tessin is trying to keep Ostrowski in close.
Ostrowski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tessin's guard.
Tessin is looking for a sweep. Ostrowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tessin is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tessin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tessin keeping full guard, as Ostrowski tries to pass.
Ostrowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tessin can't keep his opponent in guard - Ostrowski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ostrowski is trying for a kimura here. Tessin looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Ostrowski wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Agnieszka Ostrowski!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tony Twist (ranked 23979 p4p, 3554 weight class) and Francisco Pizarro (ranked 561 p4p, 433 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Twist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Francisco Pizarro!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Twist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Twist 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.
Twist works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Both fighters circling a little - Pizarro finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Twist misses the target.
Twist thuds a left hand into Pizarro's body.
Pizarro on the wrong end of a nice jab.
 It looks like Francisco Pizarro has been cut.
Twist lands a nice hook to Pizarro's body. Pizarro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Twist lands with a straight right. Pizarro didn't see that one coming.
Twist lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Twist comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pizarro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Twist jabs Pizarro right on the nose. Pizarro blinks but takes it well.
Pizarro walks into a left hand.
Pizarro tries to clinch up but Twist circles away and keeps his distance.
Twist is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Twist scores with a body shot.
Pizarro slips under a jab from Twist.
Twist is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Twist lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Twist lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
 Pizarro is rocked!
Twist measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Pizarro! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Tony Twist!
After the fight, Tony Twist was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between August Penttinen (ranked 3700 p4p, 5701 weight class) and David Kong (ranked 435 p4p, 557 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Penttinen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sexy and I Know It. Kong has chosen X Gonna Give it To ya as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as David Kong enters the cage!
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, August Penttinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, David Kong!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Kong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Penttinen slips a jab and a cross from Kong.
Penttinen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kong napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Penttinen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kong sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Penttinen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Penttinen happy to just control the position for now.
Kong is looking to regain half guard here but Penttinen keeps moving and retains side control.
Penttinen remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
We've been hearing good reports from Penttinen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Penttinen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kong has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Penttinen.
Penttinen stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Kong throws a combination. Penttinen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Penttinen.
Penttinen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kong's half guard.
Penttinen is controlling the pace.
Penttinen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kong is just riding it out for now. Penttinen eventually gives up the hold.
Kong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Penttinen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong pushes Penttinen off looking to stand but Penttinen dives back in and keeps control.
Kong tries to roll over but Penttinen keeps him under control.
Kong is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Penttinen has latched onto it... Big trouble! Penttinen pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Kong is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Penttinen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). August Penttinen!
In defeat, David Kong stepped up to the mic, saying 'DAMN!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kenneth Kissinger (ranked 5759 p4p, 4124 weight class) and Li Bai (ranked 559 p4p, 493 weight class). Bai comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kung Fu Fighting kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenneth Kissinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Li Bai!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Bai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bai darts in and clinches Kissinger up against the cage.
Bai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bai working hard to break the clinch.
Bai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kissinger backwards.
Bai lands a nice shot to the body.
Kissinger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bai is defending well for now.
Bai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kissinger trying to land knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kissinger lands a nice knee to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Kissinger has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kissinger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bai is defending well for now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Bai.
Kissinger tries to land knees in the clinch but Bai avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kissinger lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kissinger leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bai managing to block the knees to the body from Kissinger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Bai.
Kissinger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bai.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bai is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bai as Kissinger tries to tie him up.
Bai stalling against the cage.
Kissinger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kissinger thows a leg kick but Bai checks it
and Bai counters with a nice uppercut.
Bai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick by Bai misses
and Kissinger makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bai tries to clinch there but Kissinger circles away.
Kissinger looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Bai misses with a body shot.
Bai takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kissinger moves away.
Bai scores with a decent looking hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kissinger tries a head kick but it misses.
Kissinger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bai avoids the head kick by Kissinger.
Nice uppercut lands for Bai. That snapped Kissinger's head back.
Bai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bai throws a hook but Kissinger avoids it easily.
Kissinger fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bai just manages to avoid it.
Bai tries to close the distance and clinch but Kissinger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big left from Kissinger misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bai throws a head kick that misses.
Kissinger lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kissinger rushes Bai and presses him up against the cage.
Kissinger landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Bai.
Kissinger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bai avoids it.
A shot in the inside from Kissinger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bai is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kissinger is keeping busy.
Bai is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bai.
Bai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bai being controlled against the cage.
Kissinger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bai.
Bai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kissinger is breathing heavily.
Bai avoiding damage as Kissinger throws knees to the body.
Bai pushes Kissinger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kissinger tries to stall but Bai uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kissinger can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Kissinger swings wildly with an uppercut but Bai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bai scores with a shot to the side of Kissinger's head.
Bai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kissinger backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kissinger crunches a lovely knee into Bai's ribcage.
Kissinger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kissinger trying to control the position but instead, Bai has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kissinger into the cage.
Bai is trying to stall.
Bai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kissinger stalling in the clinch but Bai improves position.
Kissinger keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bai's efforts to push away.
Bai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bai looking to stall.
Bai gets through Kissinger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Bai.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left hand lands to the body for Bai.
Bai leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bai stalling in the clinch but Kissinger improves position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Li Bai dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kissinger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kissinger takes one on the button.
Kissinger throws a nice head kick!
Kissinger looks to land a left hand but Bai moved out of range nicely.
Kissinger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Li Bai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bai lands a big right hand that sends Kissinger crashing to the mat! Bai stays standing though and waves Kissinger back to his feet!
 Kissinger is rocked!
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!
Kissinger swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Oh Kissinger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kissinger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kissinger seems to have got his legs back now.
That kick from Bai tenderised Kissinger's leg. Kissinger is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bai feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Kissinger collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Li Bai!
Li Bai thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tony Stat (ranked 24075 p4p, 5869 weight class) and Sofaking Lockkey (ranked 634 p4p, 616 weight class). Sofaking Lockkey has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Stat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sofaking Lockkey!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Stat. Those never looked like landing.
Lockkey shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stat but Stat pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lockkey throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stat was covering up waiting for the punch and Lockkey finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Stat is looking to stand up but Lockkey isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lockkey landing with the ground and pound.
Lockkey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stat. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stat uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lockkey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stat counters with a stiff right hand.
Stat lands a nice hook to Lockkey's body. Lockkey takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lockkey looks to clinch
enabling Stat to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stat scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lockkey shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lockkey looks winded!
Lockkey tries a head kick but it misses.
Stat went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Stat throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lockkey is looking for the big counter here.
A big left from Stat misses.
A punch combination from Stat misses.
Stat scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Stat takes a swing at Lockkey's ribcage but misses.
Lockkey is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stat.
Stat misses with a series of wild punches.
Stat swings for the body but Lockkey moves out of range.
Stat will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stat misses with a straight left.
Lockkey looking to score a takedown here. Stat is defending well but Lockkey drives through and ends up in Stat's guard.
Lockkey drops back, looking for a kneebar! Stat looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Stat looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Stat!
Lockkey told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Stat decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Lockkey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stat jabs Lockkey right on the nose. Lockkey blinks but takes it well.
Stat feints a jab promting Lockkey to slip. Stat then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lockkey slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Lockkey misses
and Stat counters with a stiff right hand.
Stat really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stat throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lockkey.
Lockkey is looking for the big counter here.
Stat moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stat is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Stat pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lockkey back to the cage. Stat follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lockkey tries a head kick but it misses.
Stat scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Stat scores with a body shot.
Lockkey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stat.
Stat misses with a few strikes there.
Lockkey throws an off balance right hand
and Stat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the 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!
Stat throws a body punch but Lockkey moves out of range.
Stat lands with a straight right. Lockkey didn't see that one coming.
Stat connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lockkey throws a sloppy head kick
and Stat counters with a straight right hand.
Lockkey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lockkey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Stat to counter with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Lockkey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stat smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stat lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stat darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stat is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lockkey throws a right and a left that Stat avoids nicely.
Stat with a jab.
Sofaking Lockkey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stat just misses with a punch to the body.
Stat throws a series of punches but Lockkey moves out of range.
Lockkey is looking for the big counter here.
Lockkey closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stat did well to prevent Lockkey getting side control.
Stat is trying to escape back to his feet but Lockkey uses the scramble to pass into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Stat dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stat's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lockkey connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stat scrambles back to his feet.
Stat missing with a left hand there. Lockkey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lockkey throws a combination that misses
and Stat counters with a nice uppercut.
Lockkey throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stat counters with a nice uppercut.
Lockkey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stat circles away quickly and effectively.
Stat swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stat displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lockkey tries to clinch up but Stat circles away and keeps his distance.
Stat misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stat misses with a few strikes there.
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!
Lockkey moves away from the strike by Stat.
Stat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lockkey can do to turn this around?
Lockkey shoots for a takedown but Stat saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lockkey closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lockkey slips a jab and a cross from Stat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stat swings for the body but Lockkey moves out of range.
Stat bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stat moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stat scores with a one two! Lockkey had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lockkey is rocked!
Stat cracks Lockkey on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Lockkey falls backwards against the cage. Stat follows up with more strikes that drop Lockkey to his knees. Stat keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Lockkey! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Stat!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chandler Buffay (ranked 4653 p4p, 2987 weight class) and Joshua Martinez (ranked 527 p4p, 380 weight class). The key to victory for Chandler Buffay has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Chandler Buffay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joshua Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Martinez misses.
Martinez misses the jab.
Buffay looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Buffay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Martinez.
Buffay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Martinez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Buffay closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Martinez's guard.
Martinez has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Greedy Fight School. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Buffay stopping the sweep attempt from Martinez.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Martinez holds on and takes a little breather.
Martinez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Buffay in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Buffay is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Martinez has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Buffay is looking to defend but Martinez has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Buffay! Martinez pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Buffay taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joshua Martinez!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Toanesti (ranked 2311 p4p, 4179 weight class) and Yuki Stat Golden Ticket (ranked 69 p4p, 137 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Toanesti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yuki Stat Golden Ticket!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toanesti cracks Golden Ticket with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Yuki Stat Golden Ticket has been cut.
Golden Ticket shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Toanesti's guard.
Golden Ticket looking to pass the guard.
Toanesti keeping moving, preventing Golden Ticket from controlling successfully.
Toanesti lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Golden Ticket has his foot on Toanesti's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Toanesti works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toanesti engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Toanesti working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Golden Ticket really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Toanesti. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golden Ticket is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Toanesti with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Golden Ticket is looking for a triangle here but Toanesti uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Toanesti trying to control the action but Golden Ticket is working from the bottom.
Golden Ticket sneaks back into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toanesti tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Golden Ticket.
Toanesti is looking to advance position but Golden Ticket won't allow it.
Toanesti passes to side control.
Toanesti decides to stand back up. Toanesti steps back and let's Golden Ticket get back to his feet.
Golden Ticket shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Golden Ticket was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Golden Ticket working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toanesti sneaks back into half guard.
Golden Ticket is looking for a kimura here.
Toanesti is defending against the submission attempts here by Golden Ticket.
Toanesti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four 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.
Golden Ticket is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Golden Ticket wants to free his trapped foot but Toanesti is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Toanesti works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Golden Ticket controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Toanesti wants to stand but Golden Ticket is controlling the position.
Toanesti keeping moving, preventing Golden Ticket from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Toanesti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yuki Stat Golden Ticket's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The crowd cheers as Toanesti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Golden Ticket doesn't seem phased though.
Toanesti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Golden Ticket can do to turn this around?
Golden Ticket shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Toanesti sprawls well. Toanesti wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Golden Ticket gets slowly back to his feet.
Toanesti has closed the distance and engaged Golden Ticket in a clinch.
Golden Ticket tries for a takedown. No joy.
Toanesti stops a takedown attempt from Golden Ticket.
Chris Toanesti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuki Stat Golden Ticket.
Toanesti manages to break the clinch.
Golden Ticket dives in for a single leg takedown but Toanesti sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Toanesti has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golden Ticket takes a knee right on the jaw!
Toanesti tries to throw a body punch but Golden Ticket avoids it by throwing Toanesti back against the cage.
Golden Ticket is working for takedown but Toanesti is calmly controlling the position for now.
Golden Ticket looking for a takedown.
Toanesti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Toanesti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Golden Ticket is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golden Ticket is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Toanesti gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Toanesti lands with a light punch inside.
Toanesti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Toanesti lands a nice hook to Golden Ticket's body. Golden Ticket takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Golden Ticket needs to keep his hands up - Toanesti had a free shot at his head there.
Toanesti lands a big right hand that sends Golden Ticket crashing to the mat! Toanesti stays standing though and waves Golden Ticket back to his feet!
Golden Ticket is rocked!
That has opened up Yuki Stat Golden Ticket's cut even more.
Chris Toanesti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toanesti seems to be stalking Golden Ticket here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Golden Ticket drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Chris Toanesti!
Chris Toanesti thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shrivatsa Pitt (ranked 24362 p4p, 3904 weight class) and Russel Wilson (ranked 204 p4p, 126 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Pitt might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dancing On My Own. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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278
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270
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Hates pizza |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shrivatsa Pitt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Russel Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson gets a double leg takedown into Pitt's guard.
Pitt is trying to control the position but Wilson postures up.
Pitt wants to stand up but Wilson is controlling him.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Wilson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Pitt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Pitt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson landing with the ground and pound.
Pitt keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson passes Pitt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wilson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pitt is staying active underneath Wilson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wilson.
Pitt could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Wilson trying to pass the guard but Pitt defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson wants to take a breather but Pitt is having none of it.
Wilson slows the pace down in half guard.
Wilson working over Pitt with some ground and pound. Pitt looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wilson is keen to just control but Pitt is a slippery customer.
Wilson is looking to stall here but Pitt recovers full guard.
Pitt has momentary wrist control but Wilson slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wilson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wilson stays in close to Pitt's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wilson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pitt is breathing heavily.
Wilson landing with the ground and pound.
Wilson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pitt is rocked!
Pitt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wilson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pitt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Pitt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Wilson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pitt's guard.
Pitt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Still in half guard, Wilson seems content to control.
Pitt looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wilson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pitt keeps working.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wilson jabs at Pitt's body.
Wilson cracks Pitt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wilson sizes up Pitt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
 It looks like Shrivatsa Pitt has been cut.
Wilson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pitt tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wilson is in Pitt's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pitt is keeping the position for now.
Wilson works over Pitt with some ground and pound from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Russel Wilson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shrivatsa Pitt's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pitt gets tackled into the cage by Wilson. Wilson maintains the clinch.
Wilson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wilson is trying to trip Pitt. He has hold of a leg but Pitt is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Wilson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wilson landing some decent shots from guard.
Oh Pitt is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wilson postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Pitt covers up, he's hurt! Wilson keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Wilson and the ref steps in to end the fight! Wilson can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russel Wilson!
Shrivatsa Pitt was interviewed post fight and said 'Shame'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wes Ekwall (ranked 2928 p4p, 3009 weight class) and Amsterdam Boy (ranked 90 p4p, 93 weight class). Ekwall kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Enter the Sandman. Wes Ekwall has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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300
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wes Ekwall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Amsterdam Boy!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekwall.
Ekwall went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ekwall lands a really nice looking cross but Boy seems unphased.
Ekwall getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ekwall misses with a series of wild punches.
Boy moves away from the strike by Ekwall.
Ekwall pushes Boy up against the cage in a clinch.
Ekwall has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Boy misses with some punches.
Ekwall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ekwall wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ekwall throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boys head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Boy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Boy is leaning against Ekwall and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ekwall wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boy has him pressed against the cage.
Boy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boy throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekwall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy keeps control of Ekwall as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Ekwall fails to land.
Ekwall wants to get back to striking at distance but Boy won't allow it.
A right handed body shot lands from Boy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boy.
Ekwall misses with a punch to the body.
Boy misses with the head strike.
Boy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ekwall lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boy tries to throw a body punch but Ekwall avoids it by throwing Boy back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Boy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ekwall tries to land knees in the clinch but Boy avoids the damage to the body.
Ekwall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ekwall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boy struggles to land a body shot inside as Ekwall controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ekwall wants to get back to striking at distance but Boy won't allow it.
Boy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ekwall lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boy manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boy rushes Ekwall and presses him up against the cage.
Boy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ekwalls head.
Ekwall tries to circle away but Boy has him pinned against the cage.
Ekwall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A combination from Ekwall does no damage.
Ekwall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ekwall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab from Ekwall misses.
Boy scores with the left hand. Ekwall knows he should have avoided that one.
Wes Ekwall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekwall misses with a combination
and Boy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Boy misses.
Boy closes the distance and clinches.
Ekwall tries to work over Boy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ekwall.
Ekwall tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boy avoids it.
Ekwall manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Boy misses with the head strike.
Boy misses with a punch on the inside.
Boy tries to throw a body punch but Ekwall avoids it by throwing Boy back against the cage.
Boy lands with a left to the head.
Boy digs a right hand underneath Ekwall's ribcage. Ekwall let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ekwall wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ekwall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ekwall misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boy throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekwall.
Ekwall throws a punch but it's blocked by Boy.
Boy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ekwall backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ekwall is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Boy is keeping busy.
Ekwall is trying to break the clinch but Boy is controlling him.
A short uppercut from Boy.
Ekwall with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Boy pushes Ekwall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boy stalling in the clinch.
Ekwall trying to land knees to the body.
Ekwall tries to work over Boy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ekwall wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boy has him pressed against the cage.
Boy is working Ekwall over against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Amsterdam Boy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ekwall misses with a two punch combination.
Ekwall closes the distance and clinches.
Ekwall slows down the pace here.
Boy misses with the head strike.
Boy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ekwalls head.
Ekwall has had enough of the clinch but Boy keeps him there for the moment.
Ekwall can't find room to land a body shot as Boy controls the action.
Boy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boy slowing the pace effectively.
Boy blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy misses with a punch on the inside.
Boy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ekwalls head.
Amsterdam Boy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Boy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ekwall moves into the clinch successfully.
Boy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy lands a right hand.
Boy breaks the clinch.
Ekwall throws a series of punches but Boy moves out of range.
Ekwall throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ekwall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ekwall misses with a combination
and Ekwall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ekwall tries to land a body kick
and Boy 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 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Amsterdam Boy!
Wes Ekwall spoke after the fight, saying 'I will tell you. I have been hit harder by hooker's thighs. He has heart and is most likely using roids. No other way he can beat me. '.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zeke Titus (ranked 1556 p4p, 2291 weight class) and Iso Paa (ranked 214 p4p, 296 weight class). Zeke Titus has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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210
4 - 0 - 0 |
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19
217
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Basic striking
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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Zeke Titus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Iso Paa!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Titus.
Zeke Titus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paa cracks Titus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Zeke Titus has been cut.
Paa misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Paa.
Titus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Paa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Paa wants to clinch up but Titus keeps it at a distance.
Titus closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Paa actively working from the bottom here.
Paa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Paa looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Titus is nestled in close to Paa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Paa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Paa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Titus distracts Paa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Paa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Titus tries to free his leg and advance position but Paa is retaining full guard.
Titus content to stall in guard here.
Titus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Titus trying to control the position from guard on top but Paa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paa working for submissions but it's allowed Titus to get to half guard.
Titus is nestled in close to Paa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Paa trying to control here.
Titus controlling the pace.
Paa looking for submissions off his back.
Titus working Paa over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paa has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Titus escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Titus!
Paa struggling a bit here.
Paa is looking to regain half guard here but Titus keeps moving and retains side control.
Titus looks up at the clock and then as Paa takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Titus smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Paa is not content to let Titus control the position.
Paa can't do much from the bottom here.
Titus scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Titus trying to control the action but Paa is working from the bottom.
Paa tries to buck Titus off but Titus is having none of it.
Titus lands a nice forearm strike.
Paa taking a bit of punishment here - Titus scoring with strikes.
Paa wants to control but Titus postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paa takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paa takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
You can see the frustration on Paa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Paa takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zeke Titus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zeke Titus's cut.
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.
Titus shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Paa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Titus pulls his head out easily.
Paa wants to improve his position but Titus is controlling well.
Paa looking for a kimura from the bottom but Titus passes into side control!
Zeke Titus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Titus creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Paa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Paa regains half guard.
Titus is trying to control the action in half guard but Paa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Titus is pressing down on Paa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Paa is holding on for now.
Paa actively working from the bottom here.
Titus winds up and cracks Paa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Titus slows the pace down in half guard.
Titus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Paa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Titus lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Titus wants to take a breather but Paa is having none of it.
Titus has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Titus lands a couple of good shots and Paa has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Paa is taking damage to the body and head.
Paa just trying to survive but Titus is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Paa tries to break free.
Paa prevents Titus from getting a body triangle.
Titus connects with a big shot to the side of Paa's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Titus is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
I really don't envy Paa right now.
Titus not allowing Paa to control his hands.
Paa staying busy and making it hard for Titus to control.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Titus controlling the positon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Titus connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Paa to escape the position.
Titus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paa can do to turn this around?
Titus controlling well, preventing Paa from escaping the position.
Titus is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Titus keeps control of the position as Paa tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Titus cracks Paa with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Paa from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Will Titus go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Paa breaks Titus's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Paa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Titus is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Titus has escaped and now he's on top!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Titus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Paa is looking for a triangle but Titus pushes his legs off easily.
Paa keeping moving, preventing Titus from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zeke Titus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zeke Titus's cut.
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.
Nice body punch from Paa.
Paa walks into a left hand.
Titus drives through and clinches with Paa against the cage.
Titus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Titus blocking some punches.
Titus is leaning against Paa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Titus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Titus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paa blocking some punches.
Titus works on Paa's body with a couple of short punches.
Paa misses with some punches.
Titus lands a nice uppercut.
Titus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Paa fails to land.
Titus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paa.
Paa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Titus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Titus scores with a shoulder strike.
Paa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Titus.
Titus lands a hook that snaps the head of Paa backwards.
Paa letting Titus take a breather here.
Titus wants a takedown but no success here.
Titus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Paa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Titus lands with a short shot to the head.
Titus lands with a left to the head.
Titus throws a punch but it's blocked by Paa.
Paa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paa working aggressively here.
Titus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Titus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Paa backwards.
Paa swings wildly with an uppercut but Titus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Titus working aggressively here.
Titus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paa.
Titus lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Titus lands with a left to the head.
Titus throws a punch but it's blocked by Paa.
Titus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Titus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paa stalling.
A short right from Titus.
A right hand to the body from Titus.
Titus has clasped his hands together around Paa's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Titus grinds an elbow into Paa's temple.
Paa is looking for a sweep.
Titus is staying tight to Paa's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Paa taking a bit of punishment here - Titus scoring with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Paa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Paa taking punishment in the form of punches.
Titus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Paa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Titus taking a breather here.
Paa sneaks back into half guard.
Paa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Titus is taking a breather. Paa 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.
Titus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paa keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Titus perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Titus trying to control from half guard but Paa is working away.
Paa manages to get to full guard.
Titus landing some decent shots from guard.
Paa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Titus makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zeke Titus clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Zeke Titus's cut.
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.
Titus darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Titus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Paa is looking to control Titus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Paa avoid being mounted?
Paa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Paa is in trouble now - Titus has advanced to mount!
Paa takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Titus cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Paa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Titus punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Titus punishing his opponent with strikes.
Titus fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Titus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Titus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Titus looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Titus is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Paa is rocked!
Paa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Paa is still in real trouble! Can Titus finish him?
Titus with a couple of short strikes.
Paa is trying to escape the mount.
Paa gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Titus lands strikes from half guard.
Paa manages to get to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Titus has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Titus scoring with punches to the head and body.
Paa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Paa seems to have recovered his senses.
Titus is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Paa working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Titus has passed into half guard!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Titus wants to take a breather but Paa is having none of it.
Titus lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Titus lands a nice short elbow.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Paa trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Titus with a couple of short strikes.
Paa is trying desperately to improve position.
Titus is landing with some decent strikes but Paa is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Paa is trying to escape the mount.
Titus is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Titus connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Titus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Paa is looking to escape.
Paa is bucking up trying to escape but Titus cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Titus lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Titus looking to control but Paa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Paa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Titus connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Titus is stalling here but it's allowed Paa to get half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zeke Titus had his way with Iso Paa in that round.
The cut man is working on Zeke Titus's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A decent looking cross lands there for Paa.
Titus wants to clinch up but Paa keeps it at a distance.
Titus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Titus scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Titus trying to control the position but Paa is working away.
Titus cracks Paa with a big right hand but Paa just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Paa gets back to half guard.
Paa looking for submissions off his back.
Titus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Titus wants to take a breather but Paa is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Titus working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Still in half guard, Titus seems content to control.
Paa is trying to get back to full guard.
Titus drops an elbow to the side of Paa's head.
Paa looking for submissions off his back.
Paa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Titus working the head and body with strikes.
Zeke Titus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Titus stalling.
Titus seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Paa for as long as he can get away with.
Paa tries to roll over but Titus keeps him under control.
Titus wants to pass to mount but Paa is defending the position.
Titus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Paa gets full guard.
Paa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Titus is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Titus controls the pace.
Paa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Titus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Titus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Titus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Titus's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Titus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Paa throws out the jab.
Paa throws a head kick but Titus moves out of range.
Titus with a jab.
Titus lands a lovely overhand right.
Iso Paa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paa wants to clinch.
Titus connects with a right hand. Paa shakes it off.
Titus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paa, pushing him back against the cage.
Paa working aggressively here.
Paa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Paa misses with some punches.
Paa misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paa throws a punch but it's blocked by Titus.
Zeke Titus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Paa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Iso Paa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch on the inside from Paa fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zeke Titus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Titus, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zeke Titus!
Zeke Titus retains his light heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Zeke Titus started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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