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SYN 1038 Choke vs Dinapoli PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tempe Gorge (ranked 5274 p4p, 2028 weight class) and Balagot Liu (ranked 275 p4p, 148 weight class). Gorge comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Balagot Liu has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tempe Gorge's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 21 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tempe Gorge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Balagot Liu!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gorge scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gorge escapes and gets back to his feet.
Liu tries for a takedown but Gorge sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Liu fails with a takedown attempt.
Gorge's corner calls for a 1-2. Gorge obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Liu tries a head kick but it misses.
Gorge closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Liu's guard.
Liu is working an open guard so Gorge takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gorge drives through with a takedown into Liu's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Liu has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Gorge has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gorge fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Liu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gorge circles away.
Tempe Gorge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Balagot Liu.
Liu shoots in looking for a takedown but Gorge manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Liu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Liu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gorge.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorge jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sloppy strikes from Gorge. Those never looked like landing.
Liu doesn't manage to clinch there - Gorge circles away.
Gorge feinted with a counter takedown.
Gorge scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Liu defending well as Gorge loads up on a big left hand.
Gorge throws an overhand right that lands on Liu's shoulder, as Liu tries to avoid the shot.
Liu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gorge cracks Liu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gorge avoids the head kick by Liu.
Liu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gorge throws a head kick but Liu moves out of range.
Liu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gorge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Liu is looking to clinch but Gorge is avoiding it.
A slow jab from Gorge misses its intended target.
Gorge seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Liu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gorge makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Liu.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gorge just misses with a elbow thrown towards Liu's brow.
Gorge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gorge takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Liu slips a straight right by Gorge.
Liu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Liu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Liu shoots in for a double leg but Gorge sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Liu throws a head kick that misses.
Gorge lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Liu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liu tries to clinch
and Gorge connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Liu checks a leg kick.
Liu misses with a takedown attempt - Gorge sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Liu slips a jab from Gorge.
Liu defending well as Gorge loads up on a big left hand.
Balagot Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gorge throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Liu counter with a right hand.
Liu lands a head kick!
Liu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Liu throws a head kick that misses.
Gorge misses with a looping right.
Liu needs to keep his hands up - Gorge had a free shot at his head there.
Liu clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gorge swings wildly with an uppercut but Liu uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Liu checks a low kick from Gorge.
Liu lands a nice hook to Gorge's body. Gorge takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gorge thows a leg kick but Liu checks it
and Liu counters by clinching up.
Liu avoiding damage as Gorge throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Liu fails to land.
Liu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Liu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Liu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gorge shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Liu eats them both and turns towards Gorge to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Liu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gorge tries to avoid it but Liu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gorge to the ground. Gorge escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gorge shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Liu napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Liu throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gorge circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gorge counters with a stiff right hand.
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 Tempe Gorge will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Liu scores with a head kick. Gorge tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gorge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Liu closes the distance and pushes Gorge back into the cage.
Liu throws a head punch that misses.
Liu swings wildly with an uppercut but Gorge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gorge is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Liu can't fight it off and eventually Gorge manages to take the fight to the floor. Liu looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Liu has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Gorge has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Liu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through 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!
Liu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gorge misses with a hook.
Liu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gorge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gorge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liu was well out of range. Poor timing from Gorge.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liu takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gorge throws a hook to the side of Liu's head but Liu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Liu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gorge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Liu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Liu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gorge swivels and escapes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Liu.
 It looks like Tempe Gorge has been cut.
A leg kick checked by Liu.
Gorge swats away the attempt to clinch by Liu.
An attempted straight right counter from Gorge misses the target.
Liu moves into the clinch.
Gorge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gorge clinches up with Liu and pushes him back against the cage.
Liu is trying to break the clinch but Gorge has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liu manages to break the clinch.
Liu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gorge defends well and Liu ends up having to push Gorge into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gorge rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Liu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Liu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gorge lands a lovely overhand right.
Gorge scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Liu doesn't seem bothered though.
Gorge stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gorge wants it to stay on the feet.
Tempe Gorge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Balagot Liu.
Gorge closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Liu's guard.
Liu manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Gorge blocks an uppercut.
Liu takes a knee to the side of the body.
Liu is breathing heavily.
Liu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Liu moves out of range as Gorge strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Liu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Liu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gorge looks to throw the jab but Liu is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gorge looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Liu kicks Gorge off and gets to his feet.
Gorge finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Liu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A telegraphed right hand from Gorge misses the target.
Gorge scores with a nice strike.
Liu misses with a body kick.
Liu blocks a head kick by Gorge.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gorge misses with an uppercut.
Liu wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gorge has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gorge lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Gorge fails to land.
Gorge's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Liu clinches.
Liu manages to break the clinch.
Liu closes the distance and pushes Gorge back into the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Liu.
Gorge tightens his grip and picks Liu up, before dumping him to the ground. Liu manages to land in guard.
Liu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gorge is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu is working an open guard so Gorge takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Balagot Liu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tempe Gorge's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Liu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gorge scores with a nice head shot.
Liu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gorge has closed the distance and engaged Liu in a clinch.
Liu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Liu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gorge shoots in and gets a takedown into Liu's guard.
Liu wriggles free and stands up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gorge scores with the left hand. Liu knows he should have avoided that one.
Liu doesn't manage to clinch there - Gorge circles away.
Gorge slips a jab and a cross from Liu.
Gorge avoids the head kick by Liu.
Liu tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gorge counters with a big head kick but Liu shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liu tries to close the distance and clinch but Gorge swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jab by Gorge.
Liu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gorge defends it nicely.
Gorge lands with an overhand left.
Gorge paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gorge moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gorge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liu was well out of range. Poor timing from Gorge.
Liu wants to clinch up but Gorge keeps it at a distance.
Gorge throwing a counter right hand but Liu manages to avoid it.
Liu blocks a jab.
Liu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorge missing with knees to the body.
Liu manages to break the clinch.
Liu shoots in and drives through. Gorge sprawls well.
Gorge jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tempe Gorge is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gorge thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gorge throws a chopping leg kick but Liu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Liu fails with the takedown.
Tempe Gorge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Balagot Liu.
Gorge cracks Liu with an open hand slap.
Gorge throws a sloppy head kick and Liu moves out of range easily.
Liu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gorge misses with a looping left.
Liu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gorge throwing a counter right hand but Liu manages to avoid it.
Balagot Liu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gorge throws a jab but it's blocked by Liu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gorge counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Liu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gorge misses with a body kick.
Gorge takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A head kick misses from Gorge.
Liu shoots in looking for a takedown but Gorge manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Liu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gorge fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Liu checks it well.
Gorge jabs Liu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That kick from Gorge tenderised Liu's leg. Liu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Liu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Liu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Liu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gorge ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Gorge pushes Liu up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorge breaks from the clinch.
Liu shoots in looking for a takedown but Gorge manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Liu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gorge scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gorge looking to score a takedown here. Liu is defending well but Gorge drives through and ends up in Liu's guard.
Liu has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Gorge has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gorge misses with a knee strike.
Gorge misses with a knee strike.
Liu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Gorge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gorge swings away with a body shot that misses
and Liu counters with a nice uppercut.
Gorge lands a slapping body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tempe Gorge showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gorge has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tempe Gorge!
After the fight, Tempe Gorge 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wolfgang Brandstatter (ranked 1637 p4p, 978 weight class) and Angelo Moore (ranked 200 p4p, 130 weight class). Brandstatter comes to the cage accompanied by The Maestro. Wolfgang Brandstatter had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 28 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Wolfgang Brandstatter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angelo Moore!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brandstatter lands with a nice body kick.
Moore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brandstatter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brandstatter tries to clinch there but Moore circles away.
Moore stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Brandstatter throws a hook but Moore avoids it easily.
Brandstatter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Moore's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brandstatter throws a lazy body kick
and Moore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wolfgang Brandstatter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moore has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brandstatter finds it's way round the side to connect with Moore's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandstatter clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandstatter tries to stall but Moore uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Brandstatter can't break the clinch.
Brandstatter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brandstatter doesn't manage to clinch there - Moore circles away.
Moore throws a jab when Brandstatter was well out of range.
Jab by Moore.
Brandstatter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moore moves away.
Brandstatter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Moore throws a jab when Brandstatter was well out of range.
Brandstatter tries to counter by clinching up but Moore breaks away and moves out of range.
Moore connects with a solid leg kick.
Moore misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brandstatter is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Moore walks into a left hand.
Brandstatter misses the body punch
and Moore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moore looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A clash of legs there as Moore blocks the low kick.
Brandstatter closes the distance and pushes Moore back into the cage.
Brandstatter leaning his opponent against the cage.
Brandstatter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moore is looking to clinch but Brandstatter is avoiding it.
Brandstatter scores with the left hand. Moore knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandstatter is looking to clinch but Moore is avoiding it.
Moore lands a nice shot that snaps Brandstatter's head back.
Brandstatter moves into the clinch.
Brandstatter breaks the clinch.
Brandstatter checks a low kick from Moore.
Brandstatter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moore manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brandstatter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Moore at a distance.
Brandstatter looks to land a left hand but Moore moved out of range nicely.
Moore doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brandstatter. Moore does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Moore! But no joy.
Moore on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Brandstatter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Moore prevents a body shot from Brandstatter.
Moore can't find room to land a body shot as Brandstatter controls the action.
Brandstatter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brandstatter has Moore pressed against the cage.
Brandstatter breaks the clinch.
Moore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brandstatter.
Moore shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brandstatter doesn't manage to clinch there - Moore circles away.
Moore throws the left hand but Brandstatter avoids the punch easily.
Brandstatter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wolfgang Brandstatter dominated that round.
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.
Brandstatter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Moore, pushing him back against the cage.
Brandstatter is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Brandstatter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moore can't find room to land a body shot as Brandstatter controls the action.
Brandstatter breaks from the clinch.
Brandstatter loads up on a big right hand but Moore slips the punch.
Brandstatter wants to clinch
and Moore counters with a straight right hand.
Wolfgang Brandstatter is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandstatter doesn't manage to clinch there - Moore circles away.
Moore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Moore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brandstatter moves in looking to clinch but Moore pushes him off.
Brandstatter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moore can do to turn this around?
Moore takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandstatter jabs at Moore's body.
Moore takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brandstatter has Moore up against the cage in a clinch.
Brandstatter breaks the clinch.
Brandstatter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Brandstatter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Moore.
Moore looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brandstatter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Moore tries to move into range but Brandstatter moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Moore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Moore on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandstatter cracks Moore with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Brandstatter throws a wild body kick that Moore sees coming a mile off.
Moore swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Moore misses with a looping left.
Brandstatter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Moore! But no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandstatter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Moore doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brandstatter's jab looks to have found its range, popping Moore under the eye.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Moore checks a leg kick.
Moore swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brandstatter tries to land a leg kick but Moore saw it coming and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandstatter tries to clinch but Moore moves out of range.
Moore looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Moore swats away the attempt to clinch by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter rushes Moore and presses him up against the cage.
Moore breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brandstatter just misses with a punch to the body.
Moore defending well as Brandstatter loads up on a big left hand.
Brandstatter backing away here, and Moore unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Brandstatter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Moore stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brandstatter works Moore's body with a nice hook.
Brandstatter thuds his right hand into Moore's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Brandstatter. That snapped Moore's head back.
Brandstatter moves in looking to clinch but Moore pushes him off.
Moore ducks under a wild hook from Brandstatter.
Moore looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brandstatter misses with a wild body shot.
Moore looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Moore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brandstatter lands a nice looking body shot.
Moore loads up on a big right hand but Brandstatter slips the punch.
Moore motions for Brandstatter to come forward. Moore throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brandstatter doesn't manage to clinch there - Moore circles away.
Brandstatter misses with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wolfgang Brandstatter dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Moore avoids the body shot from Brandstatter.
Moore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brandstatter jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Brandstatter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brandstatter rushes Moore and presses him up against the cage.
Brandstatter misses with some punches.
Brandstatter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore cracks Brandstatter with a nice body shot.
Brandstatter trying to stall but Moore improves his position.
Brandstatter lands with a short shot to the head.
Brandstatter is trying to maintain a safe position but Moore gets an underhook and turns Brandstatter into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandstatter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moore throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brandstatter counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Moore thinking.
Brandstatter closes the distance and clinches.
Brandstatter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brandstatter dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Moore lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brandstatter backwards.
Moore tries a body shot but Brandstatter blocks it.
Moore tries a body shot but Brandstatter blocks it.
Brandstatter tries to break the clinch but Moore is controlling the position.
Brandstatter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws a head punch that misses.
Moore blocking some punches.
Angelo Moore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandstatter misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Brandstatter.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brandstatter.
Moore misses with a body punch.
Moore lands an uppercut.
Moore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Moore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brandstatter stalling.
Moore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Moore has Brandstatter pressed against the cage, preventing Brandstatter from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brandstatter misses with a punch to the body.
Brandstatter can't break the clinch.
Moore has Brandstatter pressed against the cage, preventing Brandstatter from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Moore lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brandstatter backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandstatter manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Moore.
Moore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brandstatter.
It seemed like Moore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Moore blocks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Moore on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brandstatter moves in looking to clinch but Moore pushes him off.
Brandstatter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Moore throws out a powerful jab.
Brandstatter lands a leg kick that knocks Moore off balance momentarily.
Moore avoids the body shot from Brandstatter.
Moore looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brandstatter moves in looking to clinch but Moore pushes him off.
Moore throws out a counter right but Brandstatter avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandstatter slips a jab from Moore.
Moore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brandstatter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Moore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brandstatter is looking to clinch.
Moore circles away from the clinch attempt
and Brandstatter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandstatter wants to clinch up but Moore keeps it at a distance.
Moore looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brandstatter lands with a straight right. Moore didn't see that one coming.
Brandstatter is looking to chop away at Moore's legs.
Moore feints a counter leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Wolfgang Brandstatter.
Well Brandstatter has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wolfgang Brandstatter!
In his post fight interview, Wolfgang Brandstatter started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Baruto Tonissaar (ranked 506 p4p, 1323 weight class) and Manny Tavares (ranked 70 p4p, 168 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Baruto Tonissaar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Tavares!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tavares just misses with a punch to the body.
Tonissaar scores with a shot to the body.
Tonissaar pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tavares is out of range and Tonissaar settles back down.
The crowd cheers as Tonissaar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tavares doesn't seem phased though.
Tonissaar throws a front kick aimed at Tavares's knee but Tavares avoids it well.
A shot to the liver by Tonissaar. Beautiful body shot.
Tonissaar slips a jab from Tavares.
Tavares throws a poor cross that misses
and Tavares takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tavares pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tavares takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
 It looks like Manny Tavares has been cut.
Jab, jab by Tonissaar - just one landing.
Tavares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baruto Tonissaar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Tonissaar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tonissaar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tavares connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tavares throws a hook but Tonissaar blocks it.
Tonissaar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tavares lands a body shot.
Tonissaar scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavares works Tonissaar's body with a nice hook.
Tonissaar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tavares can pounce on him.
Tonissaar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tavares counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Baruto Tonissaar has been cut.
Tonissaar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Torcida MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Tonissaar stuns Tavares with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar checks a leg kick.
Tavares scores with a jab. Tonissaar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tavares misses with a leg kick
enabling Tonissaar to counter with a crisp jab.
Tavares drops his hands momentarily and Tonissaar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tavares misses with an uppercut
and Tonissaar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonissaar sizes up Tavares with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tonissaar lands a lovely overhand right.
 Tavares is rocked!
Tavares takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tavares is still on wobbly legs! Can Tonissaar finish him?
Tavares throws out a leg kick but Tonissaar moves out of range and Tavares only half commits.
Tonissaar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tavares seems to have recovered his senses.
Tonissaar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tonissaar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tavares.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonissaar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tonissaar moves out of range of the body kick.
Jab, jab by Tonissaar - just one landing.
Tonissaar throws a jab when Tavares was well out of range.
Tonissaar misses with a looping left.
Tonissaar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tavares throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tonissaar counters with a nice right hand that sends Tavares toppling to the canvas! Tavares scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tonissaar finish him?!
Tavares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonissaar.
Tavares on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tonissaar. Tonissaar obviously looking to wear him down.
Tavares throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tonissaar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tonissaar moves out of range of the strikes.
Tonissaar tried to counter with a leg kick but Tavares avoided it.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Tonissaar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tonissaar moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Tonissaar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tonissaar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tavares looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tonissaar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tavares misses with a looping right.
Tonissaar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavares takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tonissaar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tonissaar moves out of range of the strikes.
Tonissaar throws an off balance right hand
letting Tavares counter with a right hand.
Tonissaar misses with an uppercut.
Tavares takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That has opened up Manny Tavares's cut even more.
Tavares dodges the punch combination from Tonissaar.
A little jabbing left from Tavares on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tonissaar blocks the body kick.
Tonissaar scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tavares walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tonissaar throws a low kick but Tavares avoids it.
Tavares pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tonissaar feints and then cracks Tavares's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tavares down.
Tonissaar jabs Tavares right on the nose. Tavares blinks but takes it well.
Tavares moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice cross by Tonissaar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavares throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick
and Tavares counters with a stiff right hand.
Baruto Tonissaar's cut is getting worse.
Tavares checks a low kick from Tonissaar.
It seemed like Tavares was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tonissaar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tavares slips a jab from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Tavares on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tonissaar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tavares throws a combination that misses
letting Tonissaar counter with a right hand.
Tonissaar throws out a loose jab but Tavares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tonissaar moves out of range of the strikes.
Tonissaar works Tavares's body with a nice hook.
Tonissaar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tavares on the side of the head.
Tonissaar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tonissaar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tonissaar with the inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tonissaar.
Tonissaar with a nice calf kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baruto Tonissaar dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Tonissaar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tonissaar punishes Tavares's body with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Tonissaar misses the target.
Tavares shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice defenses there by Tavares.
Tavares throws a counter combo.
Tavares looks to land a left hand but Tonissaar moved out of range nicely.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick but Tavares sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tonissaar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tavares's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tonissaar with a nice calf kick.
Tonissaar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tavares misses with a straight right.
Tonissaar scores with a leg kick.
Tonissaar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tavares can do to turn this around?
Tonissaar moves out of range of the body kick from Tavares.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares walks into a jab.
Tonissaar scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Tonissaar misses its intended target.
Tonissaar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tonissaar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tavares has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonissaar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tavares. Tavares obviously looking to wear him down.
Tavares throws a right hand that misses
and Tonissaar counters with a nice leg kick.
Tonissaar wants to slow Tavares down by chopping away at his legs.
Tonissaar lands a jab to Tavares's midsection.
Tonissaar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tavares displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tonissaar throws out the jab.
Tavares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tonissaar lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tavares has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tavares and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tonissaar moves away from the strike by Tavares.
Tavares throws a looping overhand right but Tonissaar ducks down to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Tavares 's head but he takes it in his stride.
An inside leg kick lands from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar missing with a left hand there. Tavares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tavares looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tavares throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tonissaar moves out of range as Tavares strikes.
Tonissaar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Tavares might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Tonissaar has got the better of the exchanges.
Tonissaar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tavares.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tonissaar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tonissaar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tonissaar swings for the body but Tavares moves out of range.
Tavares jabs at Tonissaar's body.
Tavares looks to land a left hand but Tonissaar moved out of range nicely.
Tonissaar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tavares throws out a loose jab but Tonissaar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tonissaar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Manny Tavares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tonissaar throws a head kick but Tavares moves out of range.
Tonissaar throws a chopping leg kick but Tavares manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tonissaar throws a body punch but Tavares moves out of range.
Tavares misses with an uppercut.
Tonissaar motions for Tavares to come forward. Tonissaar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tonissaar works the jab nicely.
Tavares fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tonissaar on the side of the head.
Tonissaar scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonissaar stuns Tavares with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tonissaar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tonissaar lands with a shot to the body.
Tonissaar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tavares is out of range.
Tonissaar feints and then cracks Tavares's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tavares down.
Tavares defending well as Tonissaar loads up on a big left hand.
Tavares throws a front kick aimed at Tonissaar's knee but Tonissaar avoids it well.
Tavares takes one on the chin but seems OK.
You can see that Tavares has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Tonissaar checks a leg kick nicely.
Tonissaar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tonissaar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tonissaar dips to his left and cracks Tavares with an uppercut!
Tonissaar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tavares has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tavares ducks right into an uppercut from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a series of punches but Tavares avoids them all with ease.
Tavares has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tonissaar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonissaar misses with a two punch combination.
Tavares takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tonissaar dips to his left and cracks Tavares with an uppercut!
Tavares on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tonissaar lands the left hand.
Tavares misses with an uppercut
and Tonissaar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tonissaar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tavares to score with a decent uppercut.
Tonissaar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tonissaar throws a hook to the side of Tavares's head but Tavares sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tavares lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tonissaar circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Tonissaar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot.
Tavares feints a counter leg kick.
Tavares throws a low kick but Tonissaar avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tavares walks into a jab.
Tavares checks a leg kick.
Baruto Tonissaar is winning the standup battle so far.
A good leg kick by Tonissaar.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tavares.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baruto Tonissaar dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Tonissaar with the inside leg kick.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Tonissaar connects with a solid leg kick.
Tavares throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tonissaar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tonissaar lands a nice looking body shot.
Tonissaar lands a leg kick that knocks Tavares off balance momentarily.
Tavares has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tonissaar lands a right hook to the body.
Tonissaar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tavares counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tavares looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tonissaar blocks a leg kick.
Tavares misses with a straight right.
Tavares connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jab by Tonissaar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tavares thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tonissaar throws a leg kick but Tavares moved away.
Tavares throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tonissaar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonissaar punishes Tavares's body with a nice straight punch.
Tavares takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tavares tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tonissaar wants to land a leg kick but Tavares is out of range.
Tonissaar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tavares takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tavares misses with a straight right.
A nice combination there by Tonissaar.
A big left from Tavares misses.
Tavares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tonissaar moves away.
Tonissaar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tavares at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tavares misses with a hook. Tonissaar ducked under it nicely.
Tavares throws a lazy right hand but Tonissaar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tavares takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tavares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tonissaar was well out of range. Poor timing from Tavares.
Tavares takes one to the side of the head.
Tonissaar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tavares doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonissaar scores with a sloppy right hand. Tavares should have avoided that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tonissaar.
Tonissaar slips a straight right by Tavares.
Tonissaar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tavares takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tonissaar misses with the combination.
A low kick from Tonissaar is predictable there
and Tavares counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Tavares lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tonissaar doesn't seem phased though.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tonissaar.
Tavares throws a jab but it's blocked by Tonissaar.
Tavares misses with a looping left.
Tonissaar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tavares was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonissaar.
Tavares with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tonissaar to score with a decent uppercut.
Tonissaar lands an overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavares slips a jab from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tonissaar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tavares scores with the left hand. Tonissaar knows he should have avoided that one.
Baruto Tonissaar's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tavares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tavares moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tavares.
Tonissaar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A jab from Tavares misses.
Tavares ducks under a wild hook from Tonissaar.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Tonissaar! Tavares is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baruto Tonissaar!
Baruto Tonissaar seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Barbosa (ranked 768 p4p, 639 weight class) and Nikolay Leonov (ranked 34 p4p, 29 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucas Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolay Leonov!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa tries to clinch
and Leonov counters with a head kick.
Barbosa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Leonov tries to sprawl but Barbosa drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Barbosa is thwarting Leonov's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leonov pushes Barbosa off looking to stand but Barbosa dives back in and keeps control.
Leonov pushes Barbosa off but Barbosa dives into side control.
Barbosa goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Leonov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Barbosa's guard! Nice work there by Leonov!
Barbosa has his foot on Leonov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leonov works his way back into a safe position though.
Barbosa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Leonov manages to get himself to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leonov has control of Barbosa's left arm, preventing Barbosa from doing any damage.
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Leonov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Barbosa'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.
Leonov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barbosa is controlling him.
Barbosa drops back, looking for a kneebar! Leonov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Leonov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Leonov!
You can see the frustration on Barbosa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Leonov throws an elbow but Barbosa slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leonov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Barbosa is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Leonov.
Leonov tries to score with some ground and pound. Barbosa controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Leonov in side control, throwing shots but Barbosa defends.
Barbosa prevents Leonov from moving into mount.
Barbosa gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Barbosa trying to hold on to Leonov's head to control him but Leonov postures up.
Barbosa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leonov.
Barbosa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Leonov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Leonov's back!
Barbosa has the hooks in. Leonov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Barbosa gets his hands free as Leonov looks to control.
Leonov wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonov is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Barbosa off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Leonov trying to control the hands but Barbosa won't let him.
Barbosa has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Barbosa looking for the choke but no joy.
Leonov is in bad spot here.
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.
Leonov trying to get back to his feet but Barbosa is in full control for now.
Leonov wants to control his opponent's hands but Barbosa gets his hands free.
Leonov is in bad spot here.
Leonov trying to control but not successfully.
Leonov tries to escape but Barbosa has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Barbosa looking for the choke but no joy.
Leonov is trying to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Barbosa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Barbosa wants to clinch up but Leonov keeps it at a distance.
Leonov misses with a looping left.
Barbosa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Leonov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lucas Barbosa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leonov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Leonov as he jumps to the side.
Barbosa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbosa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big left from Leonov misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Leonov catches Barbosa right on the button with a cross.
Leonov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lucas Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leonov throws a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crunch! Leonov slams his shin into Barbosa's torso.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Leonov. Barbosa shrugs it off though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonov lands with a cross.
Leonov lands a leg kick that knocks Barbosa off balance momentarily.
Barbosa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Leonov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barbosa slips a jab from Leonov.
Barbosa misses with a two punch combination.
Leonov misses with a few strikes there.
Leonov thuds a left hand into Barbosa's body.
Leonov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leonov lands with an overhand left.
Barbosa shoots in and drives through. Leonov sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leonov blocks a leg kick.
Barbosa fails to land the takedown.
Barbosa shoots in and drives through. Leonov sprawls well.
Leonov connects with an inside leg kick.
Leonov misses with a head kick.
Nikolay Leonov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barbosa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa slips a jab and a cross from Leonov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Leonov catches Barbosa right on the button with a cross.
Leonov connects with a looping right hand.
Leonov ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Barbosa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Leonov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barbosa somewhat.
Barbosa takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Lucas Barbosa has been cut.
Barbosa walks into a jab.
Barbosa swinging wildly here.
Barbosa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Leonov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barbosa's head backwards.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Leonov is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonov looks to land a combination but Barbosa avoids it well.
Barbosa wants to clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Leonov. That snapped Barbosa's head back.
Barbosa misses with a straight left.
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Leonov sprawls well. Leonov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barbosa gets slowly back to his feet.
Barbosa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Leonov throws a hook but Barbosa avoids it easily.
Leonov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Leonov lands a glancing blow to the side of Barbosa's head.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barbosa tries to work over Leonov's front leg with a kick but Leonov checks it.
Barbosa shoots in looking for a takedown. Leonov tries to sprawl out of it but Barbosa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Leonov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonov scores with a shot to the body.
Barbosa misses with a left hand
and Leonov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barbosa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Leonov misses with a head kick.
Barbosa fails with the takedown.
Good exchange - Leonov coming out on top.
Leonov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barbosa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leonov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Leonov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Leonov cracks Barbosa with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Leonov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lucas Barbosa's cut.
That's time! Barbosa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Leonov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice shot by Leonov.
Leonov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Leonov lands with a nice combination. Barbosa backs away looking to recover.
Barbosa tries for a takedown but Leonov circles away easily
and Leonov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barbosa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Leonov's waist but Leonov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barbosa off to one side.
Leonov scores with a kick to the body.
Some wild striking there from Barbosa.
Barbosa has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Leonov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Leonov is fending him off so far but Barbosa persists. Nope, Leonov circles away and we're back to standing.
A countering left hand to the body from Leonov misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbosa misses the target.
Barbosa walks into a straight right hand from Leonov.
Leonov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Leonov misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Leonov circles away.
Leonov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barbosa. Barbosa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barbosa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Leonov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barbosa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Leonov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barbosa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barbosa drives through and clinches with Leonov against the cage.
Leonov breaks the clinch.
Barbosa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Leonov misses with a looping left.
A thudding body kick lands there by Leonov!
Barbosa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leonov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left lands for Leonov.
Leonov swinging wildly here.
Leonov connects with a nice looking jab.
Leonov throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonov scores with a nice right hand.
Barbosa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barbosa throws a poor cross that misses
and Leonov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barbosa thinking.
Barbosa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Barbosa tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leonov! But no joy.
Barbosa will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Leonov scores with a leg kick.
Barbosa walks into a jab.
Barbosa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Leonov.
Barbosa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barbosa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barbosa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Leonov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barbosa's head.
Barbosa shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Leonov eats them both and turns towards Barbosa to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Leonov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barbosa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Leonov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barbosa's hands.
Leonov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barbosa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonov misses with a head kick.
Barbosa is looking for a counter combo.
Barbosa throws a hook but Leonov avoids it easily.
Leonov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Leonov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbosa.
Barbosa wants to clinch up but Leonov keeps it at a distance.
Barbosa fails with the takedown.
Leonov misses with a looping right.
Barbosa throws a nice looking combination but Leonov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leonov tests Barbosa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leonov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barbosa circles away quickly and effectively.
Barbosa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Leonov lands with a right hand.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Leonov.
Barbosa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Barbosa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Leonov bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leonov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Leonov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barbosas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Barbosa misses the jab.
Leonov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barbosa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Leonov throws a big shot that misses.
Barbosa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A solid body kick from Leonov.
Leonov throws a series of punches but Barbosa avoids them all with ease.
Barbosa throws a series of punches but Leonov moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Leonov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barbosa doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nikolay Leonov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leonov connects with a nice looking jab.
Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leonov throws out the jab.
Barbosa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Barbosa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolay Leonov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Leonov 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolay Leonov!
After winning the bout, Nikolay Leonov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juanito Escobar (ranked 382 p4p, 2164 weight class) and Samuel Sycek (ranked 50 p4p, 250 weight class). Escobar comes to the cage accompanied by Sweat (Skeler Remix) - Charlie A.Y.O. Samuel Sycek acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Juanito Escobar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Samuel Sycek!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sycek gets a clinch.
Sycek gets control of Escobar's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sycek will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sycek looking for a sweep. Not yet Sycek, not yet.
Escobar content to stall in guard here.
Sycek keeping full guard, as Escobar tries to pass.
Sycek working a defensive guard but Escobar manages to pass into side control anyway.
Sycek sneaks back into half guard.
Escobar is pressing down on Sycek's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sycek is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar stalling.
Sycek tries to roll over but Escobar keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sycek trying to control here.
Escobar stalling.
Escobar is working for a kimura but Sycek is defending it quite comfortably.
Sycek trying to control but Escobar postures up.
Escobar controlling the pace.
Escobar prevents Sycek from improving his position.
That's two 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.
Escobar moves nicely into side control.
Escobar is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sycek will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Escobar has control of an arm but Sycek manages to advance to Escobar's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sycek throwing sloppy strikes.
Escobar tries to break free.
Sycek lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Sycek is working the ground and pound. Can Escobar escape?
Escobar is really stuck here.
Escobar is working hard here to advance position.
Sycek scores with punches and elbows.
Escobar tries to escape the position.
The referee is taking a good look at Escobar as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Sycek!
Escobar covers up after that shot from Sycek.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar is trapped and Sycek is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Sycek punches Escobar on the ear.
Escobar is really stuck here.
Sycek connects with a big shot to the side of Escobar's head.
Escobar trying to control the action but Sycek just sinks the hooks in.
Escobar manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sycek's guard. Nice work there by Escobar.
Sycek tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Escobar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sycek is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sycek lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Escobar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sycek can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sycek scoring with punches to the head and body.
Escobar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sycek keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Escobar's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar looking to control.
Sycek is in close to Escobar's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sycek stopping the sweep attempt from Escobar.
Sycek landing with the ground and pound.
Escobar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Escobar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sycek working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sycek lands a couple of elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Sycek dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A low kick from Escobar is predictable there
and Sycek decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Escobar's guard.
Sycek landing some decent shots from guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sycek working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Escobar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sycek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Escobar is looking for a triangle but Sycek pushes his legs off easily.
Escobar keeping moving, preventing Sycek from controlling successfully.
Sycek throws a strike but Escobar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sycek looking for a sweep. Not yet Sycek, not yet.
Escobar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Escobar trying to control the position from guard on top but Sycek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sycek looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Escobar puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sycek trying to control from the bottom.
Sycek wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sycek wants to sweep but Escobar has passed to side control!
Sycek tries to buck Escobar off but Escobar is having none of it.
Sycek is letting Escobar control him for a moment.
Sycek is trying to get back to half guard.
Escobar trying to control the position but Sycek is working away.
Escobar advances to mount.
Escobar tries to control but Sycek wriggling away.
Sycek is desperately trying to improve his position but Escobar has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sycek is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sycek might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Escobar haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sycek can't escape the position.
Escobar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sycek really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Escobar controlling the pace for now.
Sycek regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar moves nicely into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Sycek tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Escobar tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sycek is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Escobar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sycek keeps working.
Escobar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sycek is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Escobar off and has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sycek scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Sycek punches the canvas rather than the man.
Escobar tries to roll but Sycek sticks to his back.
Sycek scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Sycek connects with a big shot to the side of Escobar's head.
A lull in the action here.
Escobar trying to control but not successfully.
Sycek lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Escobar grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Sycek is trying to stick to Escobar's back but Escobar is turning into Sycek. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sycek's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Escobar.
Sycek is controlling Escobar's posture.
Sycek manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Escobar manages to get himself to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Sycek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Escobar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Juanito Escobar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Escobar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sycek under the eye.
Sycek shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice takedown defense from Escobar. No joy for Sycek on that attempt.
Escobar is looking to counter punch.
Escobar works the jab nicely.
Sycek fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Escobar sprawls well initially but Sycek persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Escobar is looking to improve his position.
Sycek trying to control the action but Escobar is working from the bottom.
Escobar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Sycek there.
Sycek is thwarting Escobar's attempts to control the position.
Escobar is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sycek takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sycek thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Escobar holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sycek looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Escobar is looking for a sweep. Sycek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sycek working Escobar over with strikes.
Escobar moves into full guard.
Sycek stands up over Escobar, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sycek got a little sloppy there for a moment and Escobar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sycek has managed to get both his arms back between Escobar's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Escobar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Escobar wants to sweep but no luck.
Escobar has momentary wrist control but Sycek slips an elbow through the middle.
Sycek landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sycek is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sycek works over Escobar with some ground and pound from guard.
Sycek is looking to work some ground and pound but Escobar has wrist control.
Sycek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sycek must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Escobar wants to sweep here but Sycek controlling him for the moment.
Sycek trying to control but Escobar is working from the bottom.
Escobar 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.
Sycek trying to control but Escobar is working from the bottom.
Sycek chips away with some ground and pound.
Escobar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sycek makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sycek keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Escobar's head.
Sycek throwing strikes from guard but Escobar blocks nicely.
Escobar has momentary wrist control but Sycek slips an elbow through the middle.
Sycek trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Escobar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sycek.
Sycek wants to control from the top but Escobar keeps moving.
Sycek stopping the sweep attempt from Escobar.
Sycek is working Escobar over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sycek's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sycek scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Escobar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sycek.
Sycek chips away with some ground and pound.
Samuel Sycek is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sycek avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sycek sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sycek's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Samuel Sycek has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sycek wants to control from the top but Escobar keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sycek controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Sycek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sycek winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Sycek!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Julius Lew (ranked 456 p4p, 728 weight class) and Nyrkki Rauta (ranked 64 p4p, 104 weight class). Rauta has chosen Right On- Showcore as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Julius Lew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nyrkki Rauta!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lew fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lew lands a head shot.
It looks like Nyrkki Rauta has been cut.
Rauta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lew was well out of range. Poor timing from Rauta.
Lew feints and then cracks Rauta's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rauta down.
Rauta connects with a single shot there.
Nyrkki Rauta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy body kick from Rauta
and Lew counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lew looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lew punishes Rauta's body with a nice straight punch.
Lew misses with a double jab.
Lew steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rauta. That one must have hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rauta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lew.
Lew gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rauta.
Rauta moves out of range of the strikes.
A low kick from Lew is predictable there
and Rauta counters with a straight right hand.
Rauta throws a leg kick
and Lew connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rauta tries a low kick but Lew avoids it.
Rauta looks to land a left hand but Lew moved out of range nicely.
Lew is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rauta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lew.
Lew cracks Rauta with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rauta looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Lew finish him?
Rauta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lew circles away quickly and effectively.
Lew cracks Rauta with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Lew has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Rauta to stand back up!
Rauta is rocked!
That has opened up Nyrkki Rauta's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rauta is aggressively charging in as Lew backs up avoiding any damage. Lew tosses out a jab and Rauta runs right into it face first! Rauta is out cold! Lew dropped down on all fours and is barking in Rauta's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Julius Lew!
An out of breath Julius Lew 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 Duck Dodgers (ranked 366 p4p, 662 weight class) and Hrvoje Palmotic (ranked 55 p4p, 106 weight class). Palmotic has chosen One day I'll be king as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Duck Dodgers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hrvoje Palmotic!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmotic misses with a low kick.
Palmotic lands with a straight right. Dodgers didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Duck Dodgers has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Palmotic.
Palmotic scores with a body shot.
Palmotic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Palmotic misses with a low kick.
Dodgers looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dodgers works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dodgers lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Palmotic throws out a leg kick but Dodgers moves out of range and Palmotic only half commits.
Dodgers wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Palmotic throws an off balance right hand
and Dodgers counters with a straight right hand.
Palmotic throws a hook but Dodgers blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmotic throws the left hand but Dodgers avoids the punch easily.
Dodgers moves out of range as Palmotic throws a body kick.
Dodgers feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Palmotic sprawling to the canvas! Palmotic rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dodgers finish him?!
Palmotic is rocked!
Dodgers slips a jab and a cross from Palmotic.
Dodgers is looking to counter the offense by Palmotic and move into the clinch.
Palmotic is still on wobbly legs! Can Dodgers finish him?
Palmotic lands a body shot.
Palmotic seems to have recovered his senses.
Dodgers moves out of range of the body kick from Palmotic.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palmotic lands a slapping body shot.
Dodgers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dodgers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Palmotic misses with an uppercut.
Dodgers throws a low kick, looking for Palmotic's leg but Palmotic calmly moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dodgers checks a leg kick.
Palmotic staying out of range there.
Hrvoje Palmotic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palmotic takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dodgers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dodgers ducks under a wild hook from Palmotic.
Palmotic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dodgers doesn't seem bothered though.
Dodgers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice body kick there by Palmotic.
Dodgers on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Palmotic.
Palmotic throws a body kick that misses.
Dodgers is looking to slow Palmotic down with leg kicks.
Dodgers looks to land a left hand but Palmotic moved out of range nicely.
Dodgers lands a big uppercut and Palmotic crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Palmotic looks OK. Dodgers waves Palmotic back to his feet!
Palmotic lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dodgers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dodgers looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dodgers takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dodgers clinches up with Palmotic and pushes him back against the cage.
Palmotic misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Dodgers.
Palmotic throws a punch but it's blocked by Dodgers.
Palmotic lands with a left to the head.
Palmotic blocks an uppercut.
Dodgers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dodgers keeps control of Palmotic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dodgers lands a hook that snaps the head of Palmotic backwards.
Palmotic manages to break the clinch.
Palmotic misses with a right hand
and Dodgers counters with a nice low kick that buckles Palmotic's knee momentarily.
Palmotic lands a jab to Dodgers's midsection.
Palmotic throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dodgers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dodgers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palmotic.
Dodgers on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Palmotic. Palmotic obviously looking to wear him down.
Palmotic misses the shot to the body.
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 Duck Dodgers will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Duck Dodgers's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dodgers moves out of range of the body kick.
Dodgers swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dodgers connects with a single shot there.
Dodgers 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.
Palmotic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Palmotic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Palmotic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dodgers.
A chopping leg kick lands by Palmotic.
Palmotic scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmotic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dodgers at a distance.
Palmotic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dodgers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmotic moves out of range as Dodgers strikes.
Palmotic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dodgers manages to avoid it.
Palmotic misses with a left hand
and Dodgers counters with a nice body kick.
Palmotic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dodgers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dodgers blocks the body kick.
Palmotic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dodgers under the eye.
Palmotic misses with a kick to the body.
Dodgers has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dodgers lands a hook that snaps the head of Palmotic backwards.
Dodgers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dodgers blocks an uppercut.
Dodgers blocks an uppercut.
Dodgers blocking some punches.
Palmotic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Palmotic misses with a body punch.
Palmotic blocks an uppercut.
Dodgers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Dodgers.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Palmotic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dodgers misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Palmotic fails to land.
Dodgers struggles to land a body shot inside as Palmotic controls his hands.
Dodgers scores with a hook to the body.
Palmotic is trying to force a seperation but Dodgers has the dominant position.
Dodgers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dodgers lands a left hand.
Dodgers blocking some punches.
Dodgers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dodgers.
Dodgers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dodgers lands a nice elbow.
Dodgers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Dodgers.
Dodgers blocking some punches.
Dodgers's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Dodgers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Palmotic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Palmotic misses with a punch to the body.
Dodgers lands a body shot in the clinch.
Palmotic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dodgers's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Dodgers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dodgers lands a right hand.
Palmotic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dodgers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Palmotic backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dodgers blocking some punches.
Palmotic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Palmotic - that landed with a thud.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Palmotic.
Dodgers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dodgers lands with a left to the head.
Dodgers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Duck Dodgers has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Palmotic working aggressively here.
Dodgers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dodgers pushes off an throws an elbow but Palmotic leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Palmotic lands with a light punch inside.
Dodgers has a couple of punches blocked by Palmotic.
Palmotic takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Palmotic.
Palmotic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Palmotic gets through Dodgers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dodgers tries to throw a body punch but Palmotic avoids it by throwing Dodgers back against the cage.
Palmotic misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dodgers.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Duck Dodgers will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Duck Dodgers's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dodgers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dodgers was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hrvoje Palmotic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dodgers just misses with a punch to the body.
Palmotic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dodgers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Palmotic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dodgers throws a head kick that misses.
Palmotic steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Palmotic misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmotic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dodgers at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmotic throws a jab but it's blocked by Dodgers.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dodgers lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Palmotic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Palmotic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A little jabbing left from Palmotic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Palmotic connects with a looping right hand.
Palmotic has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dodgers looks for the body kick but Palmotic saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dodgers. Palmotic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dodgers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Palmotic.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Palmotic.
Dodgers has managed to clinch.
A shot in the inside from Palmotic.
Palmotic tries to break free but Dodgers pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmotic scores with a shot to the side of Dodgers's head.
Dodgers can't find room to land a body shot as Palmotic controls the action.
Dodgers scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Palmotic.
Palmotic is trying to break the clinch but Dodgers has him pressed against the cage.
Palmotic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dodgers lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dodgers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Palmotic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dodgers backwards.
Palmotic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dodgers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Dodgers.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dodgers.
Palmotic throws a head punch that misses.
Dodgers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dodgers lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Palmotic.
Palmotic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dodgers backwards.
Dodgers struggles to land a body shot inside as Palmotic controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dodgers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dodgers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Palmotic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dodgers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dodgers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Palmotic misses with the head strike.
Palmotic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Palmotic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Palmotic blocks a body shot from Dodgers.
Dodgers misses with the head strike.
Palmotic scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dodgers.
Dodgers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Palmotic's elbow.
Dodgers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dodgers trying to control the position but instead, Palmotic has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dodgers into the cage.
Dodgers tries to throw a body punch but Palmotic avoids it by throwing Dodgers back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dodgers lands a shoulder strike.
Dodgers pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dodgers misses with some punches.
Dodgers prevents a body shot from Palmotic.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dodgers.
Palmotic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Palmotic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dodgers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hrvoje Palmotic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Palmotic thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dodgers if he has to take too many more of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dodgers blocks the body kick.
Dodgers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Duck Dodgers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Palmotic's corner calls for a 1-2. Palmotic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hrvoje Palmotic.
I think Dodgers has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Duck Dodgers!
A victorious Duck Dodgers thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jakob Rolf (ranked 49 p4p, 956 weight class) and Manolito Tai Kung (ranked 8 p4p, 133 weight class). Rolf comes to the cage accompanied by AVGN Theme Song. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jakob Rolf!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Manolito Tai Kung!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rolf jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rolf paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tai Kung gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rolf looking to pass the guard.
Tai Kung can't keep his opponent in guard - Rolf advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rolf seems to be working for a kimura but Tai Kung defends the submission attempt.
Tai Kung makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tai Kung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tai Kung looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rolf passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tai Kung is looking for a sweep.
Rolf wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tai Kung, who protects the arm well.
Rolf is looking to take a break and control but Tai Kung is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tai Kung struggling a bit here.
That's two 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.
Rolf staying calm.
Tai Kung struggling a bit here.
Tai Kung is not content to let Rolf control the position.
Rolf tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rolf trying to control the position but Tai Kung is working away.
Tai Kung tries to bench press Rolf off him but Rolf keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolf tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rolf trying to control the action but Tai Kung is working from the bottom.
Tai Kung prevents Rolf from improving position.
Rolf trying to control the position but Tai Kung is working away.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rolf passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Tai Kung!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rolf is working for a guillotine from mount but Tai Kung frees his head quite easily.
Tai Kung defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rolf.
Rolf moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Tai Kung has worked his arm free - good work by Tai Kung!
Rolf is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tai Kung has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Tai Kung's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rolf slows the pace down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jakob Rolf dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rolf listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tai Kung misses with a looping left.
Tai Kung slips under a jab from Rolf.
Tai Kung circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tai Kung counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rolf misses with a looping right.
Jakob Rolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rolf throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tai Kung.
Tai Kung thinks about the counter body kick.
Rolf avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolf takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rolf on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tai Kung misses with a hook.
Tai Kung fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolf misses with an uppercut.
Tai Kung tries to bum rush Rolf with a series of wild strikes but Rolf uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rolf misses with a hook. Tai Kung ducked under it nicely.
Manolito Tai Kung seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tai Kung ducks under a wild hook from Rolf.
Tai Kung shapes to counter with a head kick.
Tai Kung stuffs the takedown attempt from Rolf. Rolf gets slowly back to his feet.
Rolf throws a lazy uppercut
and Tai Kung counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rolf misses with a body shot.
Rolf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tai Kung.
Rolf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tai Kung.
Rolf throws an overhand right that lands on Tai Kung's shoulder, as Tai Kung tries to avoid the shot.
Rolf with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tai Kung to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Jakob Rolf has been cut.
Tai Kung needs to keep his hands up - Rolf had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolf takes a swing at Tai Kung's ribcage but misses.
Tai Kung counters with a body kick.
Rolf with a nice cross.
Rolf throws an off balance right hand
and Tai Kung counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rolf throws out a loose jab but Tai Kung uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Rolf finds it's way through Tai Kung's defenses.
Tai Kung throws out a loose jab but Rolf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rolf tests Tai Kung's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rolf misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tai Kung follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Manolito Tai Kung is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tai Kung keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rolf.
Tai Kung throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rolf fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tai Kung sprawls well initially but Rolf persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tai Kung won't allow Rolf to pass to mount.
Rolf is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tai Kung doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rolf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolf wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tai Kung keeps working.
Rolf wants to pass to mount but Tai Kung is defending the position.
Rolf is keen to just control but Tai Kung is a slippery customer.
Rolf moves into full mount! Tai Kung won't be happy about that!
Rolf tries to control but Tai Kung wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rolf goes for an armbar but Tai Kung turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Tai Kung.
Jakob Rolf overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tai Kung looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rolf looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tai Kung is one step ahead there.
Rolf has his foot on Tai Kung's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tai Kung works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jakob Rolf will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jakob Rolf's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rolf has a takedown stuffed.
Rolf shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tai Kung defends it nicely.
Rolf throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Tai Kung misses the target.
Tai Kung misses with a looping right.
Rolf throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tai Kung counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolf fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tai Kung defending well as Rolf loads up on a big left hand.
Tai Kung replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Rolf blocks it well.
Rolf looks to land a right hand but Tai Kung moved out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Tai Kung as Rolf shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jakob Rolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rolf throws a hook but Tai Kung avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolf looks to land a right hand but Tai Kung moved out of range.
Rolf fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tai Kung looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rolf misses with an uppercut.
Rolf misses with an uppercut
and Tai Kung counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rolf throws a combination that misses
and Tai Kung connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tai Kung tries to land a front kick but Rolf steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tai Kung uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rolf.
Tai Kung pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rolf moves into range and clinches up with Tai Kung.
A right handed body shot lands from Rolf.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rolf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tai Kung taking a breather.
Tai Kung taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rolf gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tai Kung regains guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rolf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tai Kung is keeping the position for now.
Rolf wants to control from the top but Tai Kung keeps moving.
Rolf tries to free his leg and advance position but Tai Kung is retaining full guard.
Rolf passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tai Kung tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rolf wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tai Kung stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Rolf goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tai Kung rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rolf's guard! Nice work there by Tai Kung!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolf is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rolf wants to pass to mount but Tai Kung is defending the position.
Tai Kung is looking for a sweep. Rolf is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rolf wants to pass the guard but Tai Kung is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rolf is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rolf tries to pass to full mount but Tai Kung defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tai Kung is looking to control Rolf's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tai Kung avoid being mounted?
Tai Kung is refusing to be controlled, as Rolf sits in half guard.
Rolf is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rolf trying to control from half guard but Tai Kung is working away.
Still in half guard, Rolf seems content to control.
Rolf wants to take a breather but Tai Kung is having none of it.
Rolf trying to control from Tai Kung's half guard. Tai Kung has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jakob Rolf did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Jakob Rolf's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tai Kung looks to land a left hand but Rolf moved out of range nicely.
Rolf fails with the takedown
and Tai Kung makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rolf tries to clinch there but Tai Kung circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tai Kung! But no joy.
Rolf drives through with a takedown into Tai Kung's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tai Kung tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rolf drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rolf jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rolf stopping the sweep attempt from Tai Kung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolf tries to free his leg and advance position but Tai Kung is retaining full guard.
Tai Kung tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tai Kung is controlling Rolf's posture.
Rolf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tai Kung swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tai Kung is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tai Kung displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rolf throws out the jab.
Tai Kung with a jab.
Rolf goes for a double leg but Tai Kung avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tai Kung continues to drive forward.
Rolf working aggressively here.
Tai Kung blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rolf.
Rolf can't find room to land a body shot as Tai Kung controls the action.
Tai Kung pushes Rolf back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tai Kung lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tai Kung lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rolf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tai Kung.
Rolf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tai Kung prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jakob Rolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Rolf fails to land.
Rolf swings wildly with an uppercut but Tai Kung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tai Kung's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tai Kung lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tai Kung leaves Rolf with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tai Kung takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rolf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tai Kung was well out of range. Poor timing from Rolf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tai Kung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tai Kung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rolf with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rolf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tai Kung just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rolf. Tai Kung does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rolf darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rolf, as that shot connected.
A big left from Rolf misses.
Tai Kung looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Tai Kung misses the body punch
and Rolf counters with a straight right hand.
Rolf misses with a hook
and Tai Kung counters with a nice body shot.
Tai Kung lands with an overhand left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tai Kung defending well as Rolf loads up on a big left hand.
Rolf scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tai Kung clobbers Rolf with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tai Kung tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rolf was well out of range. Poor timing from Tai Kung.
Rolf takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rolf fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tai Kung misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rolf.
A lazy left from Tai Kung finds it's target.
Tai Kung avoids the body shot from Rolf.
Rolf misses with a straight left.
Rolf looks to throw the jab but Tai Kung is out of range.
Tai Kung ducks under a wild hook from Rolf.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Manolito Tai Kung will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jakob Rolf's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Rolf throws the left hand but Tai Kung avoids the punch easily.
Rolf connects with a looping right hand.
Rolf moves in looking to clinch but Tai Kung pushes him off.
Tai Kung misses with a head kick.
Rolf was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tai Kung stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tai Kung wants it to stay on the feet.
Tai Kung looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice defenses there by Rolf.
Rolf scores with a nice right hand.
Tai Kung slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolf darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tai Kung wants to control but Rolf is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolf is looking for a kimura but Tai Kung is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rolf to get the leverage.
Rolf passes to side control.
Rolf goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tai Kung rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rolf's guard! Nice work there by Tai Kung!
Rolf looking for a sweep. Not yet Rolf, not yet.
Rolf seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Rolf is pulling down on Tai Kung's head to control his posture.
Rolf has an active guard here but Tai Kung has managed to pass into half guard.
Tai Kung is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolf moves into full guard.
Rolf bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tai Kung's guard.
Rolf advances to half guard.
Tai Kung is looking for a sweep. Rolf is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rolf maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Tai Kung could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Rolf has cracked it and Tai Kung is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Rolf!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jakob Rolf!
Jakob Rolf retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Jakob Rolf thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Braynas Hlervu (ranked 20 p4p, 109 weight class) and Lennart Hohenthal (ranked 2 p4p, 8 weight class). Hlervu comes to the cage accompanied by Al Qawlu Qawlu Sawarim. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 41 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Braynas Hlervu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lennart Hohenthal!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hohenthal moves out of range as Hlervu strikes.
Hlervu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hohenthal moves away.
Hohenthal ducks under a wild hook from Hlervu.
Hohenthal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hlervu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hohenthal throws out the jab.
Hlervu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hohenthal shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hlervu as he avoids it easily.
Hlervu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hohenthal's sensitive parts.
Hohenthal takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hohenthal checks a leg kick nicely.
Hlervu misses with a hook. Hohenthal ducked under it nicely.
Hlervu misses with a wild body shot.
Hlervu throws a leg kick
and Hohenthal counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hlervu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hohenthal takes a swing at Hlervu's ribcage but misses.
Hohenthal dives in for a single leg takedown but Hlervu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Hohenthal backs away, Hlervu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hohenthal takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hlervu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hlervu misses with a body shot.
Hohenthal is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hlervu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hohenthal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hlervu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hohenthal moves out of range of the leg kick from Hlervu.
Hohenthal avoids a kick to the body.
Hlervu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hohenthal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hlervu jabs Hohenthal to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Hohenthal blocks the leg kick.
Hlervu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hlervu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hlervu throws a lazy right hand but Hohenthal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hlervu tries to score with a low kick but Hohenthal moves his leg out of the way.
Hohenthal throws a hook but Hlervu blocks it.
Braynas Hlervu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Hlervu.
Hohenthal throws a shot from downtown. Hlervu moves away and avoids it.
Hohenthal's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hlervu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hohenthal scrambles back to his feet.
Nice body kick from Hlervu.
Hlervu lands the left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hohenthal thuds a left hand into Hlervu's body.
Hohenthal throws a hook but Hlervu blocks it.
A lazy left from Hlervu finds it's target.
Hohenthal slips under a jab from Hlervu.
Hohenthal fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Braynas Hlervu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lennart Hohenthal.
Hlervu with a hook.
Hlervu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hlervu looks to throw the jab but Hohenthal is out of range.
Hlervu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hlervu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice uppercut there from Hlervu.
A jab from Hlervu does it's job there.
Hlervu scores with the left hand. Hohenthal knows he should have avoided that one.
Hlervu clobbers Hohenthal with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hohenthal misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu lands the left hand.
Hohenthal throws a right hand that Hlervu ducks under and follows up with a left that Hlervu also avoids with ease.
Hohenthal swings for the body but Hlervu moves out of range.
Hlervu slips a jab from Hohenthal.
Hlervu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hlervu scores with a shot to the body.
A left lands for Hlervu.
Braynas Hlervu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hlervu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hlervu misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice leg kick from Hlervu, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hohenthal jabs Hlervu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jab from Hlervu.
Hohenthal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hlervu manages to avoid it.
Hohenthal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hlervu.
Hlervu throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hlervu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hohenthal scores with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hohenthal. Hlervu does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hohenthal moves away from the strike by Hlervu.
Hohenthal is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hlervu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hlervu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hohenthal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hlervu avoids the body shot from Hohenthal.
Hlervu tried to counter with a leg kick but Hohenthal avoided it.
Hohenthal swings for the body but Hlervu moves out of range.
Hohenthal on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hohenthal throws a hook but Hlervu blocks it.
Hlervu throws a leg kick but Hohenthal sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hohenthal drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hlervu defends it well.
Hlervu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hlervu cracks Hohenthal with a good jab.
Hohenthal is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hlervu rather than just go for the knockout.
Hlervu scores with a jab.
Hlervu lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hohenthal misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hohenthal. Hlervu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hohenthal shoots in for a takedown but Hlervu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hohenthal jabs Hlervu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Braynas Hlervu dominated that round.
That's time! Hlervu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hohenthal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hlervu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Hohenthal. Beautiful body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Hlervu. That snapped Hohenthal's head back.
Hlervu tests Hohenthal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Braynas Hlervu is winning the standup battle so far.
Hohenthal misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Hohenthal does no damage.
Hohenthal takes a swing at Hlervu's ribcage but misses.
Hohenthal on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hlervu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hohenthal moves out of range as Hlervu strikes.
Hohenthal defending well as Hlervu loads up on a big left hand.
Hohenthal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hlervu.
Hohenthal takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hlervu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hlervu lands an overhand right.
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!
Hohenthal walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hohenthal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hohenthal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hlervu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hohenthal.
Hohenthal has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jab, jab by Hlervu - just one landing.
Hlervu scores with a sloppy right hand. Hohenthal should have avoided that one.
Some bone on bone action there as Hohenthal checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hlervu misses with a low kick.
Hlervu keeps Hohenthal at a distance using the push kick.
Hlervu walks into a straight right hand from Hohenthal.
Hlervu defending well as Hohenthal loads up on a big left hand.
Hohenthal on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hlervu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hohenthal.
Hohenthal misses with a straight right.
Hohenthal is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A big right from Hohenthal misses.
Hlervu throws a leg kick but Hohenthal sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hohenthal drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hlervu defends it well.
Hohenthal slips under a jab from Hlervu.
Hlervu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick lands there from Hlervu.
Hlervu misses with a straight left.
Hlervu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hlervu misses with a looping left.
Hohenthal with the counter takedown but Hlervu avoids it easily.
Hlervu throws a shot to the body.
Hohenthal ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hlervu misses with a looping left.
Hlervu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hohenthal takes a swing at Hlervu's ribcage but misses.
Hohenthal throws a hook to the side of Hlervu's head but Hlervu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hlervu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hohenthal misses with a body shot.
Hohenthal misses the shot to the body.
Hlervu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hlervu moves out of range as Hohenthal strikes.
Hlervu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hohenthal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hohenthal lands a glancing blow to the side of Hlervu's head.
Hlervu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hlervu throws a leg kick which misses Hohenthal's front leg but catches the back leg as Hohenthal tries to avoid it.
Hlervu motions for Hohenthal to come forward. Hlervu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Hohenthal does it's job there.
Hlervu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hohenthal was well out of range. Poor timing from Hlervu.
Hlervu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hohenthal can do to turn this around?
Hlervu scores with a nice strike.
Hlervu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hlervu.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hlervu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hohenthal has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hohenthal and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hohenthal! But no joy.
Hlervu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hohenthal takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hohenthal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hohenthal takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hlervu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hohenthal.
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!
Hohenthal takes one to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hohenthal shoots in for a takedown but Hlervu shows good takedown defense.
Hlervu scores with a leg kick.
Hohenthal takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hohenthal throws a body shot but no joy.
Hlervu avoids the body shot from Hohenthal.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Hohenthal might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hlervu has got the better of the exchanges.
Hohenthal swings for the body but Hlervu moves out of range.
Hohenthal lands with a shot to the body.
Hohenthal fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A jab from Hlervu finds it's way through Hohenthal's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hlervu lands with a straight right. Hohenthal didn't see that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hohenthal. Hlervu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hohenthal lands a nice hook to Hlervu's body. Hlervu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hlervu lands with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Braynas Hlervu dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Hohenthal is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lennart Hohenthal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hlervu throws out a loose jab but Hohenthal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hohenthal connects with a body shot that sends Hlervu's belly button to the back.
Hlervu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hohenthal.
Hlervu cracks Hohenthal with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hlervu looks to land a left hand but Hohenthal moved out of range nicely.
Hlervu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hlervu throws a hook to the side of Hohenthal's head but Hohenthal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hohenthal fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hlervu throws a leg kick that misses.
Hohenthal fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hlervu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hohenthal's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hlervu misses with a low kick.
Hohenthal jabs Hlervu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hohenthal darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hlervu misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Hohenthal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hlervu misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hohenthal lands a right hook to the body.
Hohenthal slips under a jab from Hlervu.
Nice defenses there by Hohenthal.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hohenthal. Hlervu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hlervu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hlervu lands a nice shot to the body.
Hohenthal throws a good cross that connects.
Hlervu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hohenthal.
The crowd cheers as Hohenthal lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hlervu doesn't seem phased though.
Hohenthal looks to land a combination but Hlervu avoids it well.
Hohenthal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hlervu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hlervu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hohenthal digs a good body shot into Hlervu's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hlervu with a jab.
Hlervu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu cracks a nice hook into Hohenthal's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hohenthal. Hlervu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hlervu just misses with a punch to the body.
Hohenthal throws a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Hlervu.
Hlervu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hlervu. That one must have hurt.
A jab from Hlervu does it's job there.
Hlervu looks to land a left hand but Hohenthal moved out of range nicely.
Hlervu cracks Hohenthal with a good jab.
Hohenthal lands a body shot.
Hlervu wants to slow Hohenthal down by chopping away at his legs.
Hlervu just misses with a punch to the body.
Hlervu lands an overhand right.
Hohenthal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hlervu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Hohenthal blocks the low kick.
Hohenthal checks a leg kick.
Hohenthal takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hlervu misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Hlervu misses the target.
Hlervu tries to land a leg kick but Hohenthal saw it coming and moves away.
Hlervu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hohenthal slips a straight right by Hlervu.
Hohenthal scores with a body shot.
Hohenthal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hohenthal scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hohenthal throws a shot from downtown. Hlervu moves away and avoids it.
Hlervu throws a good cross that connects.
Hlervu cracks Hohenthal with a good jab.
Hlervu moves away from the strike by Hohenthal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hlervu throws a low kick, looking for Hohenthal's leg but Hohenthal calmly moves out of range.
Hohenthal tries to bum rush Hlervu with a series of wild strikes but Hlervu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hohenthal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hlervu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hohenthal. Hohenthal circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hohenthal. Hlervu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab, jab by Hlervu - just one landing.
Hlervu scores with a body shot.
Hohenthal throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hlervu counters with a nice leg kick.
Hlervu needs to keep his hands up - Hohenthal had a free shot at his head there.
Hlervu misses with a looping left.
Hohenthal scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hohenthal moves forwards but Hlervu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Good shot there by Hlervu.
Braynas Hlervu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hohenthal takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Braynas Hlervu.
Well Hlervu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Braynas Hlervu!
A victorious Braynas Hlervu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rod De Minaur (ranked 10 p4p, 91 weight class) and Satanic Panic (ranked 2 p4p, 16 weight class). De Minaur comes to the cage accompanied by Seek and Destroy . Panic is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Freezing Moon. Satanic Panic is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rod De Minaur!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Satanic Panic!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from De Minaur.
Panic misses with a straight right.
De Minaur checks a leg kick.
Panic misses with an uppercut
and De Minaur counters with a slapping leg kick.
Panic misses with a kick to the body
and De Minaur makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
De Minaur lands with a shot to the body.
Panic misses with a hook to the body
letting De Minaur counter with a right hand.
De Minaur swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from De Minaur.
A swing and a miss from Panic.
De Minaur cracks a nice hook into Panic's ribs.
Panic misses with an uppercut
and De Minaur counters with a nice leg kick.
Panic lands with a cross.
Satanic Panic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Minaur cracks Panic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
De Minaur fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab by De Minaur.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panic misses with an uppercut
and De Minaur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from De Minaur misses.
Panic thinks about the counter body kick.
Panic jabs De Minaur to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Panic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Panic.
De Minaur lets loose with a powerful body kick. Panic will feel that in the morning.
De Minaur attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick lands for De Minaur.
De Minaur jabs Panic right on the nose. Panic blinks but takes it well.
De Minaur throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
De Minaur looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Panic looks to clinch
and De Minaur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panic misses with an uppercut
letting De Minaur counter with a right hand.
De Minaur lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by De Minaur.
De Minaur uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Panic has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panic misses with a right hand
and Panic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Minaur moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Rod De Minaur has been cut.
Panic throws a half hearted mid kick.
De Minaur takes a swing at Panic's ribcage but misses.
De Minaur takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Panic tries to clinch but De Minaur is having none of it.
Panic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Minaur.
De Minaur misses with a straight left.
Panic has taken the fight to the clinch.
De Minaur swings wildly with an uppercut but Panic uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Minaur wants to stall.
A short left from Panic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panic stalling against the cage.
De Minaur blocking some punches.
De Minaur just leaning against Panic, taking a breather.
De Minaur trying to stall but Panic improves his position.
De Minaur scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stalling in the clinch from De Minaur.
Panic has a couple of punches blocked by De Minaur.
Panic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Panic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Panic tries to throw a body punch but De Minaur avoids it by throwing Panic back against the cage.
De Minaur prevents a body shot from Panic.
De Minaur lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Panic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Minaur's elbow.
Panic misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Minaur escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
De Minaur checks a low kick from Panic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Panic misses
enabling De Minaur to counter with a crisp jab.
Panic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent De Minaur stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Panic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Panic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Panic throws a lazy uppercut
letting De Minaur counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panic wants to land a leg kick but De Minaur is out of range.
De Minaur looks to throw the jab but Panic is out of range.
Panic wants to counter the offense by De Minaur and move into the clinch position.
Panic misses with the body kick
and De Minaur counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Panic connects with a jab.
Panic throws a shot from downtown. De Minaur moves away and avoids it.
Panic lands with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick lands from De Minaur.
Panic moves out of range as De Minaur strikes.
De Minaur throws a head kick that misses.
And Panic responds with a good body kick, but De Minaur manages to step out the way in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rod De Minaur dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rod De Minaur's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Panic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Minaur counters with a nice uppercut.
De Minaur throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Panic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Minaur defending well as Panic loads up on a big left hand.
Panic throws an off balance right hand
and De Minaur counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Panic misses
and De Minaur counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Panic misses with a left hand
and De Minaur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Panic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Minaur paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Panic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panic walks into a straight right hand from De Minaur.
De Minaur is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Panic can do to turn this around?
Panic motions for De Minaur to come forward. Panic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Minaur connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Panic momentarily.
Panic with a nice calf kick.
De Minaur moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Minaur throws a hook but Panic avoids it easily.
De Minaur misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panic drops his hands momentarily and De Minaur takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
De Minaur uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panic.
De Minaur lands a head kick. Panic smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Panic looks to clinch
and De Minaur counters with a nice uppercut.
Panic throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Minaur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Panic misses with a jab to the body
and De Minaur counters with a straight right hand.
De Minaur moves out of range of the leg kick from Panic.
That kick from Panic tenderised De Minaur's leg. De Minaur is trying to keep his angry face on.
De Minaur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Minaur counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Donk. Panic catches De Minaur right on the button with a cross.
Panic throws a body punch but De Minaur moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panic throws a jab but it's blocked by De Minaur.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Minaur stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Panic.
De Minaur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panic moves away.
Panic misses with a hook
and De Minaur counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Panic misses with a lunging right hand
and De Minaur counters with a straight right hand.
Panic ducks right into an uppercut from De Minaur.
Panic misses with a left hand
and De Minaur counters with a straight right hand.
Panic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Panic lands a nice looking kick to the body. De Minaur takes a step back to recover.
De Minaur dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Panic throws a sloppy body shot
and De Minaur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Panic throws a right hand that misses
and De Minaur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Minaur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Minaur connects with a body shot that sends Panic's belly button to the back.
Panic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panic tries to land a front kick but De Minaur steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Panic throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Panic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Panic misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Panic misses with a low kick.
Panic swings widly with a right hand
and De Minaur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Minaur tests Panic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Panic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Panic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Panic misses.
Panic throws a lazy uppercut
and De Minaur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Minaur turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Panic throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick lands for De Minaur.
De Minaur thumps Panic with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panic throws a front kick aimed at De Minaur's knee but De Minaur avoids it well.
De Minaur scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Panic doesn't seem bothered though.
De Minaur's jab looks to have found its range, popping Panic under the eye.
Panic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and De Minaur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Minaur lands with a good body shot.
De Minaur moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
De Minaur turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
De Minaur lands with a nice body punch.
Rod De Minaur is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick lands from De Minaur.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panic throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Minaur counters with a stiff right hand.
De Minaur throws a poor cross that misses
and Panic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Panic wants to clinch but De Minaur slips to the side
and De Minaur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rod De Minaur dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rod De Minaur's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Good exchange - De Minaur coming out on top.
A low kick from Panic is predictable there
and De Minaur counters with a left to the body.
De Minaur takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Panic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
De Minaur scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Panic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Panic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Panic missing with a left hand there. De Minaur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Panic takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as De Minaur blocks the leg kick.
De Minaur just misses with a punch to the body.
Panic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by De Minaur there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Minaur comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A counter left hand to the body from De Minaur misses its target.
Sloppy strikes from Panic. Those never looked like landing.
De Minaur scores with a jab to the body.
De Minaur misses with a body shot.
De Minaur cracks Panic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Panic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Panic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
De Minaur scores with a crisp jab that stopped Panic in his tracks.
De Minaur scores with a leg kick.
A low kick from Panic misses
and De Minaur counters with a stiff right hand.
Panic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Panic there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Minaur lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
De Minaur throws a leg kick but Panic checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panic swings widly with a right hand
letting De Minaur counter with a right hand.
Panic lands with a good body shot.
Panic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Panic lands with a straight right. De Minaur didn't see that one coming.
Panic throws a leg kick
and De Minaur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Minaur checks the leg kick nicely there.
A big right from Panic misses.
Nice shot lands for De Minaur.
Panic throws a body kick that misses
and De Minaur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Minaur fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Panic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Panic throws an off balance right hand
and De Minaur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Minaur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Panic backs away, De Minaur returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
De Minaur scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Panic doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Minaur feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Panics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Panic throws a nice outside leg kick.
De Minaur smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Panic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Panic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A lazy left from De Minaur finds it's target.
Panic misses with the body kick
enabling De Minaur to counter with a crisp jab.
De Minaur blocks the body kick.
Panic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Good leg kick by De Minaur.
De Minaur throws a big shot that misses.
De Minaur misses with an uppercut.
Panic rushes De Minaur and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Panic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Minaur gets through Panic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Panic has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. De Minaur seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Panic can turn it around.
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!
Panic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Minaur tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Minaur misses with a punch on the inside.
Panic struggles to land a body shot inside as De Minaur controls his hands.
Panic prevents De Minaur from breaking the clinch.
De Minaur misses with a punch to the body.
A bit of stalling here from De Minaur.
De Minaur lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Panic drags the fight down to the ground.
Panic seems keen to control De Minaur's posture.
De Minaur looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rod De Minaur clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Rod De Minaur's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
De Minaur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Panic.
A jab from De Minaur does it's job there.
Panic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on De Minaur. That did some damage!
Panic misses with a looping left.
De Minaur half committed to a counter leg kick.
De Minaur thuds a left hand into Panic's body.
Panic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and De Minaur counters with a nice body shot.
Panic throws a body kick that misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for De Minaur.
A solid leg kick lands there for Panic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Minaur moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Panic misses with a lunging right hand
and De Minaur counters with a body kick.
De Minaur catches Panic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Panic throws a lazy uppercut
and De Minaur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panic misses with a right hand
and De Minaur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Minaur throws a hook but Panic blocks it.
Panic throws a head kick that misses
and De Minaur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Minaur on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Panic. Panic obviously looking to wear him down.
Panic misses with an uppercut. De Minaur saw that one coming.
Panic throws a big shot that misses.
Panic slips under a jab from De Minaur.
De Minaur dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Panic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from De Minaur finds it's way round the side to connect with Panic's head.
Panic misses with an uppercut
and De Minaur counters with a nice uppercut.
Panic does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
De Minaur appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Panic misses with a right hand
and De Minaur counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Minaur throws the left hand but Panic avoids the punch easily.
De Minaur 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Minaur lets loose with a powerful body kick. Panic will feel that in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Minaur counters with a nice uppercut.
De Minaur lands with a thumping leg kick.
De Minaur lands a nice hook to Panic's body. Panic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A low kick from Panic misses
and De Minaur counters with a good, hard body kick but Panic shrugs it off.
De Minaur walks into a straight right hand from Panic.
Panic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Panic misses with an uppercut.
De Minaur on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Panic. Panic obviously looking to wear him down.
Panic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
De Minaur scores with a decent looking hook.
Panic misses with a right hand
and De Minaur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Minaur scores with a nice strike.
Panic throws an off balance right hand
and De Minaur counters with a nice uppercut.
De Minaur connects with the punch.
Panic throws a lazy uppercut
and De Minaur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Panic thows a leg kick but De Minaur checks it
and De Minaur counters with a nice uppercut.
De Minaur lands a glancing blow to the side of Panic's head.
Panic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Minaur fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Panic on the side of the head.
A jab from De Minaur misses.
Panic thows a leg kick but De Minaur checks it
and De Minaur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Panic throws a poor cross that misses
and De Minaur counters with a thumping low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Minaur throws a shot to the body.
Panic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as De Minaur lands an impressive looking overhand right. Panic doesn't seem phased though.
Panic tries a head kick but it misses.
De Minaur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Panic.
De Minaur slips a jab from Panic.
De Minaur moves out of range of the strikes.
De Minaur scores with a punch to the head.
De Minaur lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Panic misses with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by De Minaur.
A low kick from De Minaur is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panic misses with a hook
and De Minaur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Panic throws a leg kick that is checked
letting De Minaur counter with a right hand.
De Minaur throws a jab when Panic was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rod De Minaur had his way with Satanic Panic in that round.
The cut man is working on Rod De Minaur's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Panic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Panic.
Panic throws a leg kick
and De Minaur counters with a straight right hand.
A slapping body kick lands there for Panic.
De Minaur misses with a shot to the body
and Panic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Minaur scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
De Minaur cracks Panic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Panic swings widly with a right hand
and De Minaur counters with a stiff right hand.
Panic keeps De Minaur at a distance using the push kick.
Panic misses with an uppercut
enabling De Minaur to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with De Minaur, pushing him back against the cage.
Panic pulls guard effortlessly.
De Minaur sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Minaur continues to stall.
Panic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Satanic Panic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rod De Minaur is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
De Minaur is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Panic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
De Minaur pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Panic is keeping the position for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Panic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Minaur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice shot by Panic.
Panic has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from De Minaur.
Panic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and De Minaur counters with a stiff right hand.
Panic throws a right hand that misses
and De Minaur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Minaur moves out of range of the leg kick from Panic.
A lazy body kick from Panic
letting De Minaur counter with a right hand.
De Minaur scoring well with a low kick there.
Panic misses with a lunging right hand
letting De Minaur counter with a right hand.
A lazy body kick from Panic
letting De Minaur counter with a right hand.
De Minaur lands a nice shot to the body.
Panic avoids the body shot from De Minaur.
De Minaur cracks Panic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Panic throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Panic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Minaur.
De Minaur checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A low kick from Panic misses
and De Minaur counters with a nice uppercut.
Panic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Minaur rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Panic counters by clinching up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Minaur tries to throw a body punch but Panic avoids it by throwing De Minaur back against the cage.
Panic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Panic misses with a punch to the body.
Satanic Panic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Panic blocks an uppercut.
Panic misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Minaur breaks from the clinch.
De Minaur throws a hook but Panic avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from De Minaur.
Panic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
De Minaur walks into a stiff left hand from Panic.
Panic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Minaur.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rod De Minaur showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for De Minaur, 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge William Gold scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rod De Minaur!
Rod De Minaur retains his lightweight title!
Post fight, Rod De Minaur took to the microphone: 'Some fans where missing my KO's, well...'.
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