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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Spong (ranked 2004 p4p, 2175 weight class) and Trage Tragedy (ranked 252 p4p, 265 weight class). Spong's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, In Loving Memory. Tragedy is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bury Me In Southern Ground by Rebel Son. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jerome Spong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 23 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trage Tragedy!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Spong.
Tragedy tries a quick counter leg kick but Spong is wise to it.
We've been told by Spong's head coaches at Tiaoali BJJ & MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A big right from Spong misses.
Spong slips a jab from Tragedy.
Tragedy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
 It looks like Jerome Spong has been cut.
Spong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
 It looks like Trage Tragedy has been cut.
Spong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tragedy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tragedy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spong.
Spong swinging wildly here.
Tragedy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tragedy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tragedy blocks a jab.
Donk. Spong catches Tragedy right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tragedy defending well as Spong loads up on a big left hand.
Spong blocks a low kick nicely.
Spong misses with a jab, cross combination.
That kick from Spong tenderised Tragedy's leg. Tragedy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tragedy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Spong counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Spong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spong.
Tragedy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spong's efforts to push away.
Tragedy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tragedy can't find room to land a body shot as Spong controls the action.
Tragedy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tragedy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spong throws a jab but it's blocked by Tragedy.
Spong lands with a shot to the body.
Tragedy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Spong is out of range and Tragedy settles back down.
Tragedy moves in looking to clinch but Spong pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tragedy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Spong throws a series of punches but Tragedy moves out of range.
Tragedy instigates a clinch.
Tragedy tries a body shot but Spong blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spong manages to break the clinch.
Spong ducks under a wild hook from Tragedy.
Spong cracks Tragedy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tragedy punishes Spong's body with a nice straight punch.
Spong throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tragedy.
A big right from Spong misses.
Spong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tragedy moves into the clinch successfully.
Spong tries to break the clinch but Tragedy is controlling the position.
Tragedy misses with some punches.
Tragedy tries to throw a body punch but Spong avoids it by throwing Tragedy back against the cage.
Tragedy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spong manages to break the clinch.
Tragedy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Spong misses with a head kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Spong as he connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tragedy is looking to clinch.
Tragedy throws a series of punches but Spong moves out of range.
Spong connects with a body shot that sends Tragedy's belly button to the back.
Tragedy avoids the head kick by Spong.
Tragedy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tragedy tries to close the distance and clinch but Spong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That has opened up Trage Tragedy's cut even more.
Spong is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Spong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tragedy.
Spong throws the left hand but Tragedy avoids the punch easily.
Tragedy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tragedy throws a right and a left that Spong avoids nicely.
Spong went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tragedy slips under a jab.
Tragedy loads up on a big right hand but Spong slips the punch.
Tragedy throws a sloppy head kick and Spong moves out of range easily.
Tragedy tries to close the distance and clinch but Spong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tragedy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tragedy lands a big head kick that sends Spong tumbling to the mat! Tragedy takes a step backwards and waves Spong back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Spong is rocked!
Spong looks up at the clock. Bad move! Tragedy lands a right hand from hell, dropping Spong. Tragedy pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trage Tragedy!
After winning the bout, Trage Tragedy 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Pollos Hermanos (ranked 981 p4p, 1017 weight class) and Richie Alaska (ranked 105 p4p, 108 weight class). Alaska has chosen A Long December - Counting Crows 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pollos Hermanos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Richie Alaska!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hermanos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alaska uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hermanos.
Alaska misses with a shot to the body
and Hermanos counters with a three punch combo that has Alaska backing up. Alaska nods at Hermanos to acknowledge the strikes.
Alaska 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.
Hermanos lunges at Alaska with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alaska's hand.
Alaska throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hermanos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alaska swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hermanos misses with a wild body shot.
Hermanos throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alaska throws a lazy uppercut
and Hermanos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hermanos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hermanos misses the jab.
Alaska throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alaska swings for the body but Hermanos moves out of range.
Hermanos throwing a counter right hand but Alaska manages to avoid it.
Hermanos lands a nice shot that snaps Alaska's head back.
Alaska misses with an uppercut
and Hermanos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Alaska misses the target.
A jab from Alaska misses.
Alaska misses the body punch
enabling Hermanos to counter with a crisp jab.
Alaska showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hermanos.
Hermanos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alaska.
A quick step to the side and Hermanos tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hermanos defending well as Alaska loads up on a big left hand.
Alaska swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hermanos throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hermanos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermanos throws a right hand that misses
and Alaska counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alaska. Hermanos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alaska throws a sloppy body shot
and Hermanos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alaska throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hermanos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alaska lands a nice hook to Hermanos's body. Hermanos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
No joy there for Hermanos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hermanos is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Alaska works Hermanos's body with a nice hook.
Alaska jabs Hermanos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alaska lands with a good body shot.
Alaska takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hermanos staying out of range there.
Alaska takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermanos avoids the body shot from Alaska.
Hermanos tried to counter with a leg kick but Alaska avoided it.
Alaska jabs Hermanos right on the nose. Hermanos blinks but takes it well.
Alaska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hermanos moves away.
Alaska lands with a nice body punch.
Hermanos throws a chopping leg kick but Alaska manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Alaska throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Richie Alaska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Alaska misses.
Hermanos thinks about countering with a head kick.
Alaska throws an off balance right hand
and Hermanos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alaska is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hermanos rather than just go for the knockout.
Alaska dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alaska misses the shot to the body.
Alaska throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alaska uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hermanos has time to react.
Hermanos slips a jab from Alaska.
Alaska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hermanos.
Hermanos lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hermanos throws a low kick, looking for Alaska's leg but Alaska calmly moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alaska.
Alaska connects with a body shot.
Alaska lands with a good body shot.
Alaska tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hermanos was well out of range. Poor timing from Alaska.
Alaska swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hermanos counters with a left and a right that stings Alaska.
Alaska scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hermanos misses with a lunging right hand
and Alaska counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Richie Alaska will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hermanos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hermanos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alaska.
Hermanos thuds his right hand into Alaska's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alaska. Hermanos does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Hermanos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice body punch from Alaska.
Nice straight punches there by Alaska. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alaska.
Alaska looks to score with a jab to the body but Hermanos is just out of range.
Alaska swings for the body but Hermanos moves out of range.
Hermanos throws a big counter combination but Alaska scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alaska looks to score with a jab to the body but Hermanos is just out of range.
Richie Alaska seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hermanos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alaska.
Hermanos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alaska takes a swing at Hermanos's ribcage but misses.
Hermanos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alaska.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alaska rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hermanos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hermanos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hermanos throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Alaska counter with a right hand.
Alaska throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hermanos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A swing and a miss from Alaska.
Alaska misses with a wild body shot.
Alaska misses with a looping left.
Alaska throws a sloppy body shot
and Hermanos counters with a stiff right hand.
Alaska misses with an uppercut.
Hermanos throwing a counter right hand but Alaska manages to avoid it.
Alaska throws a body punch but Hermanos moves out of range.
Pollos Hermanos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alaska misses the body punch
and Hermanos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alaska misses the shot to the body.
Hermanos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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!
Alaska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alaska takes a swing at Hermanos's ribcage but misses.
Alaska scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fighters circling - Hermanos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good standup being displayed there by Hermanos as he connects with a hook.
Alaska scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hermanos doesn't seem bothered though.
Hermanos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alaska misses with a jab to the body
letting Hermanos counter with a right hand.
Alaska cracks Hermanos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hermanos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hermanos is looking for a counter combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alaska swings widly with a right hand
and Hermanos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
 Alaska is rocked!
Alaska misses with a wild body shot.
Hermanos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alaska doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alaska tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hermanos smiles and moves away.
Hermanos lands a jab-cross combination.
Alaska is still on wobbly legs! Can Hermanos finish him?
Alaska looks to score with a jab to the body but Hermanos is just out of range.
Hermanos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alaska counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Alaska seems to have recovered his senses.
A big left from Alaska misses.
Hermanos swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hermanos avoids the body shot from Alaska.
Alaska digs a good body shot into Hermanos's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alaska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Hermanos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hermanos pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Alaska back to the cage. Hermanos follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alaska moves out of range of the strikes.
Alaska takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hermanos throws a body punch but Alaska moves out of range.
Hermanos throws a poor cross that misses
and Alaska makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Alaska throws a body shot but no joy.
Hermanos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alaskas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Alaska ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alaska stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Alaska scores with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Richie Alaska will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Hermanos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Alaska scores with a hook to the body. Hermanos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Alaska avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alaska misses with a hook to the body
and Hermanos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Hermanos! Alaska is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pollos Hermanos!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Elvis Milissis (ranked 2070 p4p, 1170 weight class) and Dan Gable (ranked 177 p4p, 107 weight class). 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Elvis Milissis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dan Gable!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milissis slaps away a takedown attempt from Gable, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gable shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Milissis tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Gable manages to move to mount!
Milissis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gable on the ground.
Gable putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gable working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gable with good strikes from the mount here!
Milissis takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gable lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gable looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milissis trying desperately to get to his feet.
Milissis in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Gable raining down shots from the mount!
Gable with a couple of short strikes.
Gable lands a nice shot to the head.
Gable lands with some strikes.
Milissis is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Milissis wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Gable has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Milissis taps furiously! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dan Gable!
Dan Gable made sure to mention his sponsor, Furnace Performance π₯ in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Gracie (ranked 1638 p4p, 1514 weight class) and Valentin Adamovic (ranked 209 p4p, 194 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Limp Bizkit - Rollin'. Valentin Adamovic will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 25 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bryan Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Valentin Adamovic!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Adamovic rushes Gracie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Adamovic.
Adamovic is working Gracie over against the cage.
Adamovic pushes Gracie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Adamovic prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Adamovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie.
A short left from Adamovic.
A body shot lands from Adamovic.
Gracie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Adamovic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Adamovic lands with a short shot to the head.
Adamovic scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Adamovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adamovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Adamovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adamovic pushes Gracie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Adamovic presses Gracie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Adamovic.
Adamovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gracie or not.
Gracie is working for takedown but Adamovic is calmly controlling the position for now.
Adamovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Adamovic.
Good body shot from Adamovic.
Adamovic works on Gracie's body with a couple of short punches.
Adamovic tightens his grip and picks Gracie up, before dumping him to the ground. Gracie manages to land in guard.
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!
Adamovic passes Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gracie has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Adamovic stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adamovic tries to stand but can't do so whilst Gracie controls his leg.
Gracie wants to control but Adamovic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Adamovic passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adamovic wants to take Gracie's back but he can't do it this time.
Gracie is just holding on here. Adamovic manages to take his back.
Adamovic controlling well, preventing Gracie from escaping the position.
Gracie trying to control the position but Adamovic manages to sink in the hooks.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Adamovic is riding his opponent, not letting Gracie buck him off.
Gracie trying to control the action but Adamovic just sinks the hooks in.
Gracie rolls, trying to escape but Adamovic keeps control of the position.
Gracie trying to control but not successfully.
Adamovic is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Adamovic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Adamovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adamovic moves into range and clinches up with Gracie.
A short body shot lands from Adamovic as the two fighters clinch.
Adamovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Adamovic is pressed up against the cage. Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Adamovic down to the mat. Adamovic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Adamovic has closed the distance and engaged Gracie in a clinch.
Adamovic lands a shot to the body.
Adamovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Adamovic prevents it.
Adamovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Adamovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gracie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adamovic rushes Gracie and presses him up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right hook to the body lands for Adamovic.
Adamovic lands a right hand.
Adamovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Valentin Adamovic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Adamovic lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adamovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Adamovic works on Gracie's body with a couple of short punches.
Adamovic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Adamovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Adamovic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Adamovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracies head.
Adamovic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Adamovic displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gracie up against the cage.
Adamovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Adamovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Adamovic.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Adamovic.
Adamovic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Adamovic content to slow the pace in the clinch.
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!
Adamovic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Adamovic lands a nice uppercut.
Adamovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Adamovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Adamovic digs a right hand underneath Gracie's ribcage. Gracie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Adamovic has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gracie seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Adamovic can turn it around.
Adamovic scores with a hook to the body.
Adamovic scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Adamovic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Adamovic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from Adamovic.
Adamovic scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Adamovic is leaning against Gracie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Adamovic.
Adamovic lands a right hand.
Adamovic gets through Gracie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gracie is rocked!
Adamovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracies head.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gracie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Adamovic blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adamovic lands a body punch.
Adamovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adamovic unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Gracie! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Adamovic is unloading with more strikes now! Gracie drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valentin Adamovic!
A relieved looking Valentin Adamovic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Bryan Gracie stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm an old man now... but here I am. I'm blessed to fight in front of you. The day where I quit this thing is in front of me... and I'm glad my blood was spilled.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steel Adams (ranked 1398 p4p, 975 weight class) and Chaiyo Sukbunsung (ranked 149 p4p, 104 weight class). Steel Adams could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chaiyo Sukbunsung's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steel Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chaiyo Sukbunsung!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sukbunsung lands with a cross.
Sukbunsung throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sukbunsung connects with a nice looking jab.
Adams closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sukbunsung's guard.
Sukbunsung is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Adams dives into side control.
Sukbunsung really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Adams. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Adams tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sukbunsung is looking for a sweep.
Sukbunsung felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Adams thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Adams is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sukbunsung knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Adams is looking to take a break and control but Sukbunsung is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sukbunsung is looking for a sweep.
Sukbunsung holds on to Adams's head and controls the position momentarily.
Adams is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sukbunsung has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sukbunsung is trying to improve his position.
Adams is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sukbunsung is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sukbunsung can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sukbunsung is looking for a sweep.
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.
Adams thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Adams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sukbunsung keeps working.
Adams thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Adams goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sukbunsung has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Adams but great work by Sukbunsung.
Adams tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sukbunsung wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Adams is trying to control Sukbunsung's posture but Sukbunsung avoids it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
You can see the frustration on Adams's face as Sukbunsung controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sukbunsung tries to stand but Adams is controlling his head.
Adams is not content to let Sukbunsung control the position.
Adams is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sukbunsung wants to stand but Adams has his arm trapped.
Adams is looking for a sweep.
Sukbunsung wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adams keeps working.
Adams tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sukbunsung wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Adams is trying to control Sukbunsung's posture but Sukbunsung avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sukbunsung wants to stand but Adams is controlling his arm.
Adams is looking for a sweep.
Sukbunsung working away.
Sukbunsung wants to stand but Adams is controlling his arm.
Sukbunsung is looking to take a break and control but Adams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Sukbunsung takes a little break here. Adams wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sukbunsung. That's going to slow Adams down.
Adams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chaiyo Sukbunsung will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sukbunsung lands a glancing blow to the side of Adams's head.
Sukbunsung displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Adams.
Adams scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sukbunsung paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sukbunsung throws out a counter right but Adams avoids it with no problem.
Adams needs to keep his hands up - Sukbunsung had a free shot at his head there.
Sukbunsung swings for the body but Adams moves out of range.
Sukbunsung scores with a nice right hand.
Adams tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sukbunsung manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sukbunsung throws a solid leg kick but Adams takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sukbunsung.
Nice shot lands for Sukbunsung.
Adams tries to clinch but Sukbunsung is having none of it.
Sukbunsung lands a nice hook to Adams's body. Adams takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Steel Adams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adams checks the leg kick.
Adams appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sukbunsung takes a swing at Adams's ribcage but misses.
Sukbunsung throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sukbunsung has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adams uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sukbunsung has time to react.
Sukbunsung throws a front kick aimed at Adams's knee but Adams avoids it well.
Adams throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sukbunsung counters with a nice uppercut.
Adams tries to clinch but Sukbunsung is having none of it.
Sukbunsung stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sukbunsung lands a right hook to the body.
Sukbunsung missing with a left hand there. Adams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sukbunsung throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Adams takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Adams slips under a jab.
Sukbunsung smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circling - Sukbunsung throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sukbunsung throws the left hand but Adams avoids the punch easily.
Adams tries to move into range but Sukbunsung moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sukbunsung listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sukbunsung scores with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Adams shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sukbunsung as he jumps to the side.
Sukbunsung 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.
Adams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Adams shoots in for a takedown but Sukbunsung shows good takedown defense.
Sukbunsung now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steel Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab from Sukbunsung.
Adams is looking to clinch.
Sukbunsung thows a leg kick but Adams checks it
and Adams counters with a right hand to the body.
A left and a right from Sukbunsung both land. Nice combination.
Adams moves in looking to clinch but Sukbunsung pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams misses with a two punch combination.
Sukbunsung lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sukbunsung connects with the punch.
Sukbunsung fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sukbunsung with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Adams takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sukbunsung looks to score with a jab to the body but Adams is just out of range.
Adams shoots in for a takedown but Sukbunsung shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sukbunsung throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Adams to counter with a crisp jab.
Sukbunsung lands with a right hand.
Adams checks a leg kick nicely.
Sukbunsung throws a body punch but Adams moves out of range.
Adams takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adams shoots in but Sukbunsung avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chaiyo Sukbunsung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams closes the distance but Sukbunsung moves to the side
enabling Sukbunsung to counter with a crisp jab.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sukbunsung swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sukbunsung ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Adams keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sukbunsung lands with a cross.
Sukbunsung throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Adams ducks under a wild hook from Sukbunsung.
Adams is looking to counter punch.
Adams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sukbunsung fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Adams.
Adams wants to clinch up but Sukbunsung keeps it at a distance.
Chaiyo Sukbunsung is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sukbunsung moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Adams needs to keep his hands up - Sukbunsung had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Sukbunsung does it's job there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chaiyo Sukbunsung showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Sukbunsung with a nice cross.
Sukbunsung's corner calls for a 1-2. Sukbunsung obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sukbunsung circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sukbunsung smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chaiyo Sukbunsung seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sukbunsung avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sukbunsung dips to his left and cracks Adams with an uppercut!
Sukbunsung clobbers Adams with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Adams is rocked!
Sukbunsung connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Adams momentarily.
Oh Adams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sukbunsung stuffs the takedown.
Sukbunsung throws a leg kick which misses Adams's front leg but catches the back leg as Adams tries to avoid it.
Sukbunsung connects with the punch.
Sukbunsung pounces like a tiger and cracks Adams with a vicious hook! Adams is down but not out! Sukbunsung follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chaiyo Sukbunsung!
After winning the bout, Chaiyo Sukbunsung 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Valen Dreth (ranked 430 p4p, 265 weight class) and Rudolf Meine (ranked 54 p4p, 34 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Valen Dreth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Rudolf Meine!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meine gets a clinch.
Meine is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dreth is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Meine to the mat. Meine regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Dreth won't allow Meine to get back to his feet.
Our spies down at at Hammer House of Horror inform us that Meine has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Meine looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Meine is on top in guard.
Dreth looking for a guillotine here but Meine defends easily.
Meine wants to pass the guard but Dreth is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meine won't allow Dreth to sweep him here.
Dreth had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Meine defends it easily.
Meine looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dreth wants to sweep here but Meine controlling him for the moment.
Dreth working a defensive guard but Meine manages to pass into side control anyway.
Meine wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dreth, who protects the arm well.
Meine wants to stand but Dreth is controlling his arm.
Dreth is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Meine in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dreth tries to bench press Meine off him but Meine keeps the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Meine working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Dreth tries to bench press Meine off him but Meine keeps the position.
Dreth tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Meine presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Dreth avoids a series of strikes thrown by Meine.
Dreth is looking to improve his position but Meine isn't that keen on the idea.
Dreth avoids a series of strikes thrown by Meine.
Dreth keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dreth wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Meine.
Dreth holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Meine tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Meine has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dreth bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Dreth has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Meine working for a triangle but Dreth defends it easily.
Meine is trying to keep Dreth in close.
Meine wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been hearing that Dreth has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meine is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Meine holds on and takes a little breather.
Meine trying to strike off his back.
Meine is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dreth throwing strikes from guard but Meine blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Meine has Dreth pulled in close to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rudolf Meine dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A nice leg kick lands there from Dreth.
Dreth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meine.
Valen Dreth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Dreth finds it's target.
Meine looks for a takedown but Dreth sprawls well.
Dreth attempts a counter takedown but Meine avoids it well and moves away.
Meine ducks under a wild hook from Dreth.
Dreth misses with a body shot.
Meine changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dreth explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Meine misses with a takedown attempt - Dreth sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dreth throws a push kick but Meine slaps the foot to one side.
Meine appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dreth scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dreth misses with a looping left.
Dreth misses with a head kick.
Dreth is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Meine on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dreth throws a hook to the side of Meine's head but Meine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Meine tries to counter it with a takedown but Dreth pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Meine dives in and grabs Dreth's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dreth pushes down on Meine's head and hops out.
Valen Dreth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudolf Meine.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meine tries to close the distance and clinch but Dreth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Meine takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dreth throws a quick inside leg kick.
Meine dives in and grabs Dreth's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dreth pushes down on Meine's head and hops out.
It looked like Dreth was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Meine.
Meine has a takedown stuffed.
Dreth looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dreth throws a shot from downtown. Meine moves away and avoids it.
Meine raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dreth throws a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Dreth misses.
Dreth sets himself, and Meine steps forward looking for the clinch! Dreth avoids it this time.
Meine shoots in but no luck this time.
Dreth swats away the attempt to clinch by Meine.
Dreth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dreth plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dreth throws a right and a left that Meine avoids nicely.
Dreth misses with a head kick.
Dreth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Meine can do to turn this around?
Dreth misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meine takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dreth is looking to land body kicks.
Meine shoots for a takedown but Dreth saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A swing and a miss from Dreth.
Dreth is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dreth scoring well with a low kick there.
Meine with a jab.
Meine is looking to clinch but Dreth is avoiding it.
A little feinted left hand from Dreth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice cross by Dreth.
Meine misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dreth thinks about countering with a body kick.
Dreth scores with a nice strike.
Meine gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dreth is pushing down on Meine's leg trying to pass to half guard. Meine is fighting to maintain full guard but Dreth has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rudolf Meine has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dreth not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dreth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dreth with the ground and pound but Meine uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Meine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Meine keeps trying to improve his position.
Meine is pulling down on Dreth's head. It's preventing any offense from Dreth, at least for the moment.
Dreth stands up over Meine, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dreth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dreth trying to control the position from guard on top but Meine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dreth makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dreth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dreth scoring with some ground and pound.
Meine has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dreth is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Meine.
Dreth in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Meine can't do much from the bottom here.
Meine is trying to work for a sweep but Dreth has mounted him!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valen Dreth dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Meine is looking to clinch.
Meine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Meine blocks a head kick by Dreth.
Dreth tests Meine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dreth is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dreth looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Meine!
Dreth controls the position from side control.
Meine manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Meine looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Meine tries to pass to full mount but Dreth defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dreth slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dreth is trying to control the position but Meine postures up.
Meine throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dreth wants to sweep here but Meine controlling him for the moment.
Meine slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Meine trying to control but Dreth is working from the bottom.
Meine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dreth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Dreth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Meine slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Meine looking to pass the guard.
Meine tries to stand but Dreth is controlling from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Meine walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dreth misses with an uppercut.
Meine only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dreth getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meine takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Meine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dreth.
Dreth bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Meine on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Meine moves out of range of the leg kick from Dreth.
Meine moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Meine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Decent striking displayed by Dreth there.
Nice defenses there by Meine.
Dreth tries a head kick but it misses.
Dreth throws a jab when Meine was well out of range.
Meine tries to clinch up but Dreth circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Dreth was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Meine.
Meine tries to clinch but Dreth moves out of range.
Dreth scores with a hook.
Meine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Meine 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meine fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dreth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Meine changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dreth tries to avoid it but Meine manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dreth to the ground. Dreth escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Meine tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dreth swivels and escapes.
Valen Dreth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudolf Meine.
A big right from Meine misses.
Dreth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meine fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Meine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Meine takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dreth thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Meine if he has to take too many more of those.
A low kick lands for Dreth.
Meine checks a low kick from Dreth.
Dreth closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Meine prevents Dreth from moving into mount.
Meine tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dreth trying to control the action but Meine is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valen Dreth showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dreth 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valen Dreth!
An out of breath Valen Dreth 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 Jimmie Vinge (ranked 494 p4p, 305 weight class) and Ludko Struja Jr (ranked 65 p4p, 44 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Struja Jr's choice of entrance music: Wu-Tang Clan - C.R.E.A.M.. Ludko Struja Jr struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 207.0lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Jimmie Vinge could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ludko Struja Jr's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmie Vinge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ludko Struja Jr!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vinge takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vinge throws out a loose jab but Struja Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Struja Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Good shot there by Struja Jr.
Struja Jr tries to clinch there but Vinge circles away.
It looked like Vinge wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vinge throws an overhand right that lands on Struja Jr's shoulder, as Struja Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Struja Jr cracks Vinge with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A nice leg kick from Vinge, right into the meat of the thigh.
Struja Jr throws a series of punches but Vinge moves out of range.
Struja Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Struja Jr scores with a jab. Vinge acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vinge throws a hook to the side of Struja Jr's head but Struja Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Struja Jr.
Struja Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinge throws a jab but it's blocked by Struja Jr.
Struja Jr moves away from the strike by Vinge.
Ludko Struja Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Struja Jr shoots and misses
and Vinge counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've been told by Vinge's head coaches at Torcida MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vinge keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Struja Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vinge.
Vinge misses with a series of wild punches.
Struja Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vinge manages to avoid it.
Vinge slips a straight right by Struja Jr.
Vinge steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Struja Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinge moves out of range of the strikes.
Vinge is looking to slow Struja Jr down with leg kicks.
Vinge misses the jab.
Struja Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vinge swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Struja Jr throws a right hand that Vinge ducks under and follows up with a left that Vinge also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Struja Jr misses.
Vinge misses with a low kick.
Struja Jr misses with a hook.
Vinge walks into a straight right hand from Struja Jr.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Struja Jr fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vinge to the ground. Struja Jr is now in Vinge's guard.
Vinge keeping moving, preventing Struja Jr from controlling successfully.
Struja Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Struja Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vinge is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Struja Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vinge is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Struja Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Struja Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vinge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Struja Jr wants to control from the top but Vinge keeps moving.
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.
Vinge is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Vinge has momentary wrist control but Struja Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
Vinge preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vinge trying to control the position here.
Vinge avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Struja Jr pushing down on Vinge's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Struja Jr wants to pass the guard but Vinge is defending well.
Vinge is looking to control Struja Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vinge avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Struja Jr wants to pass to mount but Vinge is defending the position.
Struja Jr sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ludko Struja Jr dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Struja Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Struja Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vinge swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Vinge lands an impressive looking overhand right. Struja Jr doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Ludko Struja Jr has been cut.
Struja Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Struja Jr thuds his right hand into Vinge's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Struja Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Struja Jr misses the shot to the body.
Vinge closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Struja Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vinge circles away quickly and effectively.
Struja Jr misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Struja Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Struja Jr lands a nice hook to Vinge's body. Vinge takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vinge throws a lazy right hand but Struja Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Struja Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice sprawl there from Vinge as Struja Jr shoots in.
Vinge fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vinge scores with a body shot.
Struja Jr is breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Struja Jr misses.
Struja Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vinge bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Struja Jr's head backwards.
Vinge misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Struja Jr gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Struja Jr prevents Vinge from improving his position.
Vinge slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vinge holds on and takes a little breather.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Struja Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Struja Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vinge is pulling down on Struja Jr's head. It's preventing any offense from Struja Jr, at least for the moment.
Vinge has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Struja Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vinge is trying to keep Struja Jr in close.
Struja Jr is fighting to break Vinge's control of his arms but Vinge is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vinge utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Struja Jr distracts Vinge with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Struja Jr postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Struja Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Struja Jr distracts Vinge with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Struja Jr throwing strikes but missing.
Vinge is trying to control the position but Struja Jr postures up.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vinge gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Struja Jr.
Struja Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vinge circles away quickly and effectively.
Vinge is looking to counter punch.
Vinge misses with a looping right.
Struja Jr misses with a left hand
and Vinge connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Struja Jr cracks Vinge with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vinge leaves Struja Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Good exchange - Vinge coming out on top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ludko Struja Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ludko Struja Jr's cut.
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!
Struja Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vinge.
Ludko Struja Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vinge dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vinge jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Struja Jr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Struja Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Struja Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Struja Jr is looking to clinch.
It looked like Vinge was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Struja Jr.
The fighters circling - Struja Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Struja Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Struja Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinge scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Struja Jr. Vinge does a little dance to reset his feet.
Struja Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Struja Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and Vinge rattles Struja Jr with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Struja Jr tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Vinge dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Struja Jr stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jimmie Vinge!
A relieved looking Jimmie Vinge 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Attila Hun (ranked 272 p4p, 469 weight class) and Chad Smith (ranked 37 p4p, 65 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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38 - 32 - 0 |
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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 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Attila Hun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 38 - 32 - 0, fighting out of London, Chad Smith!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Hun counters with a flying knee. Nice.
An inside leg kick from Smith misses.
We've been told by Hun's head coaches at Casa Steel that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hun throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hun throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Chad Smith has been cut.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hun throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hun takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hun scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hun.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hun.
Smith tries to clinch up but Hun circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith darts in and clinches Hun up against the cage.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Hun presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith.
It looks like Attila Hun has been cut.
We've been informed that Smith has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice shot lands for Hun.
A jab from Smith finds it's way through Hun's defenses.
Smith rushes Hun and presses him up against the cage.
Hun swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Hun backwards.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hun.
Hun breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith cracks Hun with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hun, pushing him back against the cage.
Hun lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chad Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Hun connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hun counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hun staying out of range there.
Smith wants to clinch.
Smith closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hun counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That has opened up Chad Smith's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hun walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Smith tries to clinch but Hun moves away
and Hun counters with a nice body shot.
Hun lands a big head kick that sends Smith tumbling to the mat! Hun takes a step backwards and waves Smith back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Smith moves to clinch but Hun breaks away
and Hun counters with a crisp one two that drops Smith! Hun thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Smith to his feet! Smith is in big trouble!
Smith is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hun manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Hun finish him?
Smith works the jab nicely.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith closes the distance and pushes Hun back into the cage.
Hun prevents a body shot from Smith.
Hun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hun is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hun's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hun tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith prevents Hun from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Hun goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hun tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Hun breaks from the clinch.
Smith clinches up with Hun and pushes him back against the cage.
Hun lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hun lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hun blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith tries to work over Hun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hun's defenses.
Hun swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Hun controls the action.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hun blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Hun tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Hun back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chad Smith will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Hun's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Smith tries to clinch up but Hun circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith drives through and clinches with Hun against the cage.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Hun is trying to break free.
A right hand to the body from Hun.
Hun breaks the clinch.
Smith cracks Hun with an open hand slap.
Smith wants to clinch
and Hun counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch combination from Smith misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Smith.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Hun's shoulder, as Hun tries to avoid the shot.
Hun throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hun swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses with a hook.
Hun swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith darts in trying to clinch
and Hun counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Hun saw that one coming.
Smith cracks Hun with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hun keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Hun counter with a right hand.
The cut above Chad Smith's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Hun pushes him off.
Jab, jab by Smith - just one landing.
Hun throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Smith closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Hun to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a jab to the body
enabling Hun to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hun chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Hun counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chad Smith's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Hun slips under a jab.
Smith tries to clinch there but Hun circles away.
Hun connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Chad Smith's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Attila Hun!
A very excited looking Attila Hun made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lennart Hohenthal (ranked 244 p4p, 339 weight class) and Jean Paul Savette (ranked 15 p4p, 22 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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32
142
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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 22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lennart Hohenthal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean Paul Savette!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hohenthal misses with a body punch
and Savette counters with an inside leg kick.
Savette takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Savette throws a leg kick that misses.
Hohenthal uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Savette has time to react.
Savette looks to land a left hand but Hohenthal moved out of range nicely.
Savette takes a swing at Hohenthal's ribcage but misses.
Hohenthal ducks under a wild hook from Savette.
Savette takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hohenthal drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hohenthal throwing shots but missing, from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hohenthal is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Savette has escaped the position, nice work there.
Savette is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hohenthal lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hohenthal working the ground and pound but Savette is defending the strikes.
Hohenthal wants to control but Savette is keeping him busy.
Hohenthal is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Savette's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hohenthal is looking to take a break and control but Savette is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hohenthal is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Savette is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hohenthal working away.
Savette really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hohenthal. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hohenthal misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hohenthal working the ground and pound from side control.
Hohenthal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savette keeps working.
Savette is trying to escape the position but Hohenthal is controlling the position.
Hohenthal tries to advance to mount but Savette denies him.
Hohenthal controls the position from side control.
We've been hearing that Hohenthal has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savette is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hohenthal has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hohenthal throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sloppy strikes there by Hohenthal.
Hohenthal looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Savette is avoiding damage well.
Savette regains half guard, as Hohenthal was trying to land strikes.
Savette blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hohenthal is thwarting Savette's attempts to control the position.
Hohenthal is trying to control. Savette wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hohenthal throwing shots but Savette is blocking nicely.
Savette manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hohenthal keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Hohenthal manages to break the clinch.
Hohenthal throws a body punch but Savette moves out of range.
Hohenthal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hohenthal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Savette.
Hohenthal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savette manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Savette. Beautiful body shot.
Savette tests Hohenthal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savette misses with a body shot.
Hohenthal appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hohenthal throws a right and a left that Savette avoids nicely.
Savette throws a leg kick but Hohenthal sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hohenthal moves away from the strike by Savette.
Jean Paul Savette is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hohenthal just misses with a punch to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Savette.
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 Lennart Hohenthal will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jab by Savette.
Savette misses with an uppercut. Hohenthal saw that one coming.
Nice jab there from Savette.
Hohenthal takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Savette punishes Hohenthal's body with a nice straight punch.
Savette misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hohenthal.
Lennart Hohenthal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Hohenthal misses.
Hohenthal slips a straight right by Savette.
Savette shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hohenthal misses with a series of wild punches.
Hohenthal is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Savette avoids the body shot from Hohenthal.
A punch combination from Hohenthal misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hohenthal throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savette. Hohenthal does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hohenthal ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Savette wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Savette scores with a nice right hand.
Savette connects with a jab.
Savette rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hohenthal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Savette. That's going to slow Hohenthal down.
Savette thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick by Savette misses
and Hohenthal counters with a two punch combo.
Savette slips a jab from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal misses with a hook. Savette ducked under it nicely.
Jean Paul Savette seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Savette throws a one two combo.
It looks like Lennart Hohenthal has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hohenthal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savette moves away.
Hohenthal jabs at Savette's body.
Savette misses with an uppercut. Hohenthal saw that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Savette.
A quick step to the side and Hohenthal tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savette scores with a hook to the body. Hohenthal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savette throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hohenthal.
Hohenthal appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Savette lands a right hook to the body.
Hohenthal lands a body shot.
Hohenthal swings away with a body shot that misses
and Savette counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Savette stuns Hohenthal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Savette uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hohenthal.
Hohenthal shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Savette pinned against the cage. Savette gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hohenthal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savette takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hohenthal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hohenthal defending well as Savette loads up on a big left hand.
Hohenthal scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hohenthal connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savette throws a body shot but no joy.
Hohenthal shoots for a double leg takedown but Savette sprawls well. He's pushed Hohenthal's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A jab from Hohenthal misses.
Savette just misses with a punch to the body.
Hohenthal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hohenthal has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lennart Hohenthal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savette misses with a wild body shot.
Hohenthal throwing a counter right hand but Savette manages to avoid it.
Savette fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hohenthal.
Hohenthal stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Savette misses with a wild body shot.
Hohenthal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savette is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hohenthal with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Savette.
Decent striking displayed by Savette there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hohenthal takes a swing at Savette's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut there from Hohenthal.
Savette swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savette will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hohenthal on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savette with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hohenthal misses the shot to the body.
Savette avoids the body shot from Hohenthal.
Savette doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hohenthal shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Savette as he avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Savette.
Hohenthal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savette moves away.
A low kick lands for Savette.
Savette rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hohenthal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Paul Savette showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lennart Hohenthal's cut.
That's time! Hohenthal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Savette misses with a head kick.
Hohenthal just misses with a punch to the body.
Hohenthal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savette was well out of range. Poor timing from Hohenthal.
Savette just misses with a punch to the body.
Savette stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Savette wants it to stay on the feet.
Savette throws a series of punches but Hohenthal moves out of range.
A nice leg kick from Savette, right into the meat of the thigh.
Savette looks to land a combination but Hohenthal avoids it well.
Hohenthal on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Savette. Savette obviously looking to wear him down.
Hohenthal scores with a one two! Savette had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hohenthal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohenthal misses with the combination.
Savette misses with a hook. Hohenthal ducked under it nicely.
Hohenthal avoids a kick to the body.
Savette's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hohenthal connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Savette scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hohenthal avoids the body shot from Savette.
Hohenthal misses with a body shot.
Hohenthal is looking to wear down Savette with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hohenthal feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Savettes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Savette lands a nice hook to Hohenthal's body. Hohenthal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A swing and a miss from Savette.
Savette takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice defenses there by Hohenthal.
Hohenthal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savette.
Nice jab there from Savette.
A combination from Hohenthal does no damage.
Savette walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Savette throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hohenthal on the side of the head.
Savette throws a body punch but Hohenthal moves out of range.
Hohenthal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hohenthal walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Savette misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savette drops his hands momentarily and Hohenthal takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Savette swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hohenthal drives through with a takedown into Savette's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Savette working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hohenthal.
Savette avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lennart Hohenthal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hohenthal throws a big right hand that misses.
Hohenthal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hohenthal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hohenthal is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Savette working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hohenthal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hohenthal is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hohenthal is in close to Savette's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hohenthal is in close to Savette's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hohenthal controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hohenthal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hohenthal is pushing down on Savette's leg trying to pass to half guard. Savette is fighting to maintain full guard but Hohenthal has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hohenthal works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hohenthal trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hohenthal lands a big elbow.
Savette is in a horrible position here. Hohenthal smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hohenthal sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hohenthal lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lennart Hohenthal showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hohenthal 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lennart Hohenthal!
An out of breath Lennart Hohenthal 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Furioto (ranked 75 p4p, 253 weight class) and Philip Marcus (ranked 7 p4p, 24 weight class). Furioto comes to the cage accompanied by ι»θΈεη΅ε - . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 37 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maximus Furioto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Philip Marcus!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcus throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Maximus Furioto has been cut.
Marcus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Furioto dives in for a single leg takedown but Marcus sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Marcus breaks from the clinch.
Marcus digs a good hook to Furioto's body.
Marcus throws a leg kick but Furioto sees it coming and moves out of range.
Marcus throws a nice head kick!
Furioto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Furioto.
Marcus raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Furioto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furioto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Marcus misses the shot to the body.
Furioto throwing a counter right hand but Marcus manages to avoid it.
Marcus goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Furioto misses with a takedown
and Marcus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maximus Furioto's cut is getting worse.
Furioto closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Marcus quickly recovers to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Furioto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Marcus has managed to free his arm - good work.
Furioto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Marcus has managed to free his arm - good work.
Marcus wants to get back to full guard.
Furioto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marcus sees it coming and defends easily.
Furioto prevents Marcus from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcus pushes Furioto off looking to stand but Furioto dives back in and keeps control.
Marcus is pressing down on Furioto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Furioto drops back looking for a leg! Marcus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Marcus manages to kick Furioto off! Furioto jumps back into Marcus's guard.
Furioto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marcus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Furioto is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Marcus is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Marcus has escaped and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcus would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Marcus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Furioto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Philip Marcus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Furioto's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Furioto throws a hook but Marcus blocks it.
Furioto shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Marcus kicks off Furioto and gets to his feet.
Furioto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furioto has his takedown stuffed
and Marcus counters with a two punch combo.
Furioto misses with an uppercut
and Marcus counters with a thumping low kick.
Furioto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marcus circles away.
A nice side step and Marcus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Furioto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marcus scores with a head kick. Furioto tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice jab there from Marcus.
Nice sprawl there from Marcus as Furioto shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Furioto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Furioto.
Furioto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marcus misses with a head kick.
Furioto is looking to counter the offense by Marcus and move into the clinch.
Marcus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Furioto is out of range.
Furioto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marcus.
A little feinted left hand from Furioto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcus misses with a low kick.
Philip Marcus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Furioto has a takedown stuffed.
Furioto checks a leg kick nicely.
Marcus stuffs the takedown.
Furioto shoots in and bounces Marcus off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Marcus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Furioto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Furioto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marcus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Furioto's guard.
Furioto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marcus is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Philip Marcus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maximus Furioto's cut.
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.
Marcus throws a head kick that misses.
Marcus leaves Furioto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Marcus flicks out a counter leg kick but Furioto steps away.
Furioto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marcus. Marcus obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcus digs a good body shot into Furioto's ribs.
No luck for Furioto with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furioto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marcus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Furioto somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Furioto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Furioto darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Marcus manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Furioto shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice takedown defense from Marcus. No joy for Furioto on that attempt.
Marcus shapes to counter with a head kick.
Marcus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Furioto moves away.
Furioto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Furioto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marcus as he avoids it easily.
Marcus plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcus misses with a straight right.
Marcus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Furioto manages to avoid it.
Furioto throws a big counter combination but Marcus scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Marcus is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Furioto rather than just go for the knockout.
Furioto looks for a takedown but Marcus sprawls well.
Marcus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Furioto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marcus but Marcus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
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.
Furioto moves out of range as Marcus strikes.
Marcus connects with an inside leg kick.
Furioto looking to score a takedown here. Marcus is defending well but Furioto drives through and ends up in Marcus's guard.
Marcus is controlling Furioto's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Furioto stopping the sweep attempt from Marcus.
Furioto throws a big right hand that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Philip Marcus really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Furioto's cut.
That's time! Furioto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Marcus's corner calls for a 1-2. Marcus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Furioto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Marcus defends well and Furioto ends up having to push Marcus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Marcus misses.
Marcus prevents the takedown attempt.
Furioto goes for a takedown attempt but Marcus pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Furioto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Furioto.
Marcus flicks out a counter leg kick but Furioto steps away.
Furioto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marcus can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Furioto or perhaps it was just good defense by Marcus, which made it look bad.
Maximus Furioto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marcus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marcus lands with an overhand left.
Marcus tries a head kick but it misses.
Furioto is looking to counter punch.
Marcus misses the shot to the body.
Furioto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marcus throws a fast counter high kick but Furioto manages to duck under it in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Furioto misses with a takedown
and Marcus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Furioto dives in for a single leg takedown but Marcus sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Marcus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Furioto backwards.
Marcus manages to break the clinch.
Furioto closes the distance and clinches up with Marcus, looking for a takedown. Furioto pushes Marcus against the cage but Marcus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Marcus throws out a counter right but Furioto avoids it with no problem.
Marcus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Furioto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marcus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcus scores with a hook to the body. Furioto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Marcus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marcus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Furioto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marcus throws out a counter right but Furioto avoids it with no problem.
Marcus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Furioto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Furioto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Marcus looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Furioto goes for a double leg but Marcus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marcus continues to drive forward.
Marcus throws a big counter head kick but Furioto avoids it with no problem.
Marcus lands a left hand.
Furioto wants a takedown but no success here.
Marcus lands with a short shot to the head.
Marcus breaks from the clinch.
Furioto's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Marcus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Furioto scrambles back to his feet.
Maximus Furioto's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Marcus takes a swing at Furioto's ribcage but misses.
Marcus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Furioto feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marcus lands a jab to Furioto's midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Philip Marcus dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Furioto's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Marcus lands with a kick to the temple. Furioto shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Furioto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marcus as he avoids it easily.
Furioto shoots in but Marcus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Maximus Furioto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Furioto avoids the body shot from Marcus.
Furioto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furioto shoots in for a takedown but Marcus shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Furioto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marcus slaps away a takedown attempt from Furioto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furioto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Marcus throws a hook to the side of Furioto's head but Furioto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Furioto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marcus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Marcus looks to move away, Furioto throws a big counter combo but Marcus just gets out of the way.
Marcus stuffs the takedown attempt from Furioto. Furioto gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Furioto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marcus pinned against the cage. Marcus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marcus! But no joy.
Marcus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Furioto was well out of range. Poor timing from Marcus.
Marcus is looking to slow Furioto down with leg kicks.
Furioto throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Furioto moves away.
Marcus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Furioto. That did some damage!
Philip Marcus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Furioto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Furioto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcus slaps away a takedown attempt from Furioto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Marcus lands a head kick!
Furioto misses with a hook.
Philip Marcus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Furioto misses with a takedown attempt - Marcus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Philip Marcus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marcus has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 43:50
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 43:50
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 43:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Philip Marcus!
Philip Marcus is the new featherweight champion!
Philip Marcus thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Maximus Furioto spoke after the fight, saying 'oohhh!nooooo!'.
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