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MKFC invades Sydney PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rusty Trombone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Castle Irons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trombone comes to the cage accompanied by Back in Black by AC/DC. Castle Irons is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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176 cm
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168 lbs
18 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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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
20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rusty Trombone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Castle Irons!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irons feints and then cracks Trombone's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Trombone down.
Trombone shoots in for a takedown but Irons shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Trombone.
Trombone with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Irons. Those never looked like landing.
Irons throws a right hand that Trombone ducks under and follows up with a left that Trombone also avoids with ease.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Irons, as that shot connected.
Irons avoids a punch combination nicely.
Trombone avoids the body shot from Irons.
A combination from Trombone does no damage.
Trombone misses with a takedown attempt
and Irons makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Trombone really felt that one!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rusty Trombone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trombone uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Trombone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Irons.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irons looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Irons looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trombone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Irons.
Trombone looks to land a combination but Irons avoids it well.
Irons cracks Trombone with a right hand to the side of the head.
Irons pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trombone ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Trombone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trombone throws a low kick but Irons avoids it.
Irons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Irons.
An inside leg kick from Irons misses.
Trombone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Trombone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Irons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Trombone misses with an uppercut. Irons saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irons throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Trombone is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Trombone shoots in and gets a takedown into Irons's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irons tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Irons keeping moving, preventing Trombone from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trombone throwing strikes but missing.
Irons keeping moving, preventing Trombone from controlling successfully.
Trombone is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Irons is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irons keeping moving, preventing Trombone from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rusty Trombone wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Irons takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Irons buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Trombone lands a jab to the nose.
A lazy left from Irons finds it's target.
Trombone gets the takedown into side control.
Irons tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Trombone wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Trombone trying to control the action but Irons is working from the bottom.
Trombone looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Irons is avoiding damage well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trombone lands a nice forearm strike.
Trombone is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Irons has escaped the position, nice work there.
Irons is not content to let Trombone control the position.
Irons wants to control but Trombone postures up.
Trombone 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Trombone is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Irons knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Trombone looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusty Trombone dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Trombone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Castle Irons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irons tries to work over Trombone's front leg with a kick but Trombone checks it.
Trombone shoots in but Irons avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Trombone throws a right and a left that Irons avoids nicely.
A swing and a miss from Trombone.
A left and a right from Irons both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Rusty Trombone has been cut.
Irons lands a jab.
Rusty Trombone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Irons lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Trombone circles away quickly and effectively.
Trombone throws a combination that misses
and Irons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Trombone throws a nice looking combination but Irons bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Trombone. Those never looked like landing.
Irons has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irons misses with a body kick.
Irons works Trombone's body with a nice hook.
Irons throws a shot from downtown. Trombone moves away and avoids it.
Irons lands a two punch combo.
Irons scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Trombone scores with a nice head shot.
Irons slips a jab from Trombone.
Irons swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Trombone counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Trombone. Those never looked like landing.
Irons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trombone.
Nice straight punches there by Irons. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Irons.
Trombone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Irons is fending him off so far but Trombone persists. Nope, Irons circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Trombone misses with a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Irons jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Castle Irons seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trombone misses with a straight right.
Castle Irons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Irons swinging wildly here.
Irons swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Trombone misses with a wild combination.
Irons throws an off balance right hand
and Trombone counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Trombone misses with a series of wild punches.
Irons takes a swing at Trombone's ribcage but misses.
Trombone lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Irons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Irons lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Irons takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trombone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Irons does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Irons works Trombone's body with a nice hook.
Irons connects with a crisp jab.
Irons gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Trombone postures up.
Trombone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Trombone throws a big elbow that misses.
Irons working a defensive guard here.
Irons has Trombone pulled in close to control his posture.
Irons looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Castle Irons hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Irons throws a hook but Trombone avoids it easily.
Trombone scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Trombone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Trombone has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Trombone fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rusty Trombone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Irons throws out a loose jab but Trombone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trombone thumps Irons with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Irons jabs Trombone to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Irons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Irons misses with a body shot.
Irons throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Trombone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Castle Irons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rusty Trombone's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Irons looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Irons misses with a two punch combination.
Trombone takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Irons takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Trombone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Irons slips a jab and a cross from Trombone.
Trombone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Irons pinned against the cage. Irons gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Irons cracks the inside of Trombone's front leg.
Irons looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Irons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Irons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trombone moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Irons catches Trombone right on the button with a cross.
Trombone throws a right and a left that Irons avoids nicely.
Irons looks for the body kick but Trombone saw that one coming.
Trombone gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Trombone shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Irons moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Irons looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trombone is one step ahead there.
Irons is trying to control the position but Trombone postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irons has control of Trombone's left arm, preventing Trombone from doing any damage.
Trombone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Irons swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trombone trying to control the position from guard on top but Irons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trombone is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irons keeping moving, preventing Trombone from controlling successfully.
Trombone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Trombone throws a big right hand that misses.
Trombone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Irons misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Trombone lands with a straight right. Irons didn't see that one coming.
Trombone looks to throw the jab but Irons is out of range.
Irons misses with a looping left.
Irons misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A lazy left from Irons finds it's target.
Trombone lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Irons at a distance.
Trombone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Trombone connects with a right hand. Irons shakes it off.
Irons 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.
Irons looks to land a combination but Trombone avoids it well.
Irons lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Irons throws a poor cross that misses
and Trombone counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irons fails to land with a series of punches.
Trombone misses with a wild combination.
Trombone throws a body punch but Irons moves out of range.
Irons jabs at Trombone's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice uppercut lands for Irons. That snapped Trombone's head back.
Trombone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Trombone shoots in for a double leg but Irons sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rusty Trombone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trombone swings for the body but Irons moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trombone takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Irons lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Trombone looks to land a combination but Irons avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Castle Irons.
I think Irons has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Castle Irons!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jetset Niemi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kah Fing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Niemi comes to the cage accompanied by Parker & Clind - Generator. Fing is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Whats My Name. Jetset Niemi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kah Fing's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jetset Niemi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Kah Fing!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Fing.
Fing blocks a jab.
Niemi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fing defending well as Niemi loads up on a big left hand.
Niemi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Niemi scores with a leg kick.
Niemi is looking to chop away at Fing's legs.
Niemi staying out of range there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fing.
Niemi moves out of range of the strikes.
Niemi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fing is out of range and Niemi settles back down.
A solid body kick from Fing.
Niemi misses with a double jab.
Fing throws a head kick that misses.
Fing pushes Niemi away with a front kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Fing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fing tries to clinch but Niemi moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Niemi.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Niemi.
Niemi throws a hook but Fing blocks it.
Fing connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Niemi is looking to score with low kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Fing. Those never looked like landing.
Niemi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fing.
Fing throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Niemi loads up on a big right hand but Fing slips the punch.
A low kick from Niemi misses
and Fing cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fing cracks Niemi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fing throws a head kick that misses
and Niemi finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fing, as that shot connected.
Fing throws a right hand that misses
and Niemi counters with a slapping leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Niemi lands a nice shot that snaps Fing's head back.
Niemi misses with a leg kick.
Niemi feints and then cracks Fing's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fing down.
Niemi throws an overhand right that lands on Fing's shoulder, as Fing tries to avoid the shot.
Niemi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fing.
Good leg kick by Niemi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Niemi throws a right and a left that Fing avoids nicely.
Fing fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Niemi, pushing him back against the cage.
Fing lands a body punch.
Niemi takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fing makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Niemi throws a punch but it's blocked by Fing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niemi dodges an elbow strike from Fing.
Fing lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fing lands an elbow inside that Niemi shrugs off.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fing.
Fing lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Niemi is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Fing.
Niemi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fing cracks Niemi with a nice body shot.
Fing has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fing lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Niemi backwards.
Niemi tries to throw a body punch but Fing avoids it by throwing Niemi back against the cage.
Niemi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Niemi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fing makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Niemi breaks from the clinch.
Niemi moves out of range of the body kick from Fing.
Niemi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fing is able to avoid easily.
Niemi circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fing chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Niemi throws a leg kick but Fing sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Niemi moves out of range of the body kick from Fing.
A low kick from Niemi is predictable there
and Fing counters with a good low kick that Niemi was not able to check.
Fing lands a nice leg kick that just misses Niemi's sensitive parts.
Niemi misses with a combination
and Fing finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Fing connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Niemi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Niemi wants to slow Fing down by chopping away at his legs.
Kah Fing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fing throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fing scores with a jab to the body.
Fing throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kah Fing dominated that round.
That's time! Niemi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fing thows a body shot but no joy.
Niemi throws a hook to the side of Fing's head but Fing sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fing throws a leg kick which misses Niemi's front leg but catches the back leg as Niemi tries to avoid it.
Fing throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Niemi lands with a cross.
Niemi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fing shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fing wants to clinch.
Jetset Niemi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice inside leg kick there by Niemi. That's going to slow Fing down.
Fing uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Niemi.
Fing lands a front kick.
Fing throws a sloppy head kick and Niemi moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niemi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fing lands a leg kick that knocks Niemi off balance momentarily.
Fing checks a leg kick nicely.
Niemi tries to keep at a distance but Fing has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Fing on the inside.
Fing working aggressively here.
Niemi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fing tries to throw a body punch but Niemi avoids it by throwing Fing back against the cage.
Niemi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Niemi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fing working Niemi over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Niemi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fing lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Niemi blocks a body shot from Fing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niemi tries to break the clinch but Fing is controlling the position.
Niemi throws a head punch that misses.
Fing lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Niemi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fing has him pressed against the cage.
Fing escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fing will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kah Fing seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fing stuns Niemi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fing tests Niemi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fing connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fing lands a two punch combo.
Fing throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fing throws the kick towards the body but Niemi avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niemi throws a low kick, looking for Fing's leg but Fing calmly moves out of range.
Fing buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fing pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Niemi throws a body punch but Fing moves out of range.
Niemi throws out a leg kick but Fing moves out of range and Niemi only half commits.
Niemi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fing lands with a nice body kick.
Fing tries to clinch there but Niemi circles away.
Fing fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fing blocks a leg kick.
Niemi moves out of range of the body kick from Fing.
Jab by Fing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Niemi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fing has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fing and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Niemi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fing throws a head kick that misses.
Niemi throws a leg kick but Fing sees it coming and moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Fing.
Fing sizes up Niemi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fing throws a head kick but Niemi moves out of range.
Niemi scoring well with a low kick there.
Niemi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Niemi throws a series of punches but Fing moves out of range.
Niemi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Niemi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fing tries a head kick but it misses.
Fing takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Niemi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Fing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kah Fing showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Fing throws an overhand right that lands on Niemi's shoulder, as Niemi tries to avoid the shot.
Fing checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fing misses with a shot to the body
and Niemi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fing connects with an inside leg kick.
Fing displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Niemi throws out the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fing looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fing slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Niemi misses with a hook.
Niemi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A low kick from Niemi is predictable there
and Fing counters with a three punch combo that has Niemi backing up. Niemi nods at Fing to acknowledge the strikes.
Fing looks to land a right hand but Niemi moved out of range.
Fing tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niemi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fing thuds his shin into the meat of Niemi's side.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fing.
Fing jabs Niemi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fing lands with a good body shot.
Fing scores with a head kick. Niemi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice body kick from Niemi.
Niemi with a hook.
Fing swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Niemi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Niemi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fing misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Fing.
Fing tests Niemi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Niemi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Niemi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Niemi throws a right hand that Fing ducks under and follows up with a left that Fing also avoids with ease.
Fing looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Fing.
Jetset Niemi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fing scores with a head kick. Niemi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fing throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Niemi on the side of the head.
Fing 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.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Niemi tries to throw a body punch but Fing avoids it by throwing Niemi back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Fing.
Fing missing with knees to the body.
Fing tries a knee to the head but Niemi blocks it.
Fing presses Niemi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kah Fing seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Niemi trying to control the position but instead, Fing has worked for underhooks and has pushed Niemi into the cage.
Niemi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Niemi wants to break free but Fing has control.
Fing misses with a knee strike.
Fing lands an elbow inside.
Niemi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Fing as the two fighters clinch.
Niemi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Niemi tries to stall but Fing uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fing lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fing has Niemi pressed against the cage.
Niemi scores with a shoulder strike.
Fing tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fing avoiding damage as Niemi throws knees to the body.
Niemi trying to control the position but instead, Fing has worked for underhooks and has pushed Niemi into the cage.
Fing lands an elbow inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Niemi is trying to push Fing away but Fing has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A shot in the inside from Niemi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fing trying to land knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fing is working Niemi over against the cage.
Fing scores with a hook to the body.
Fing goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fing scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fing prevents a body shot from Niemi.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kah Fing comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fing 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kah Fing!
During a confident post fight interview, Kah Fing thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Pearce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walker comes into the arena with Fat Boys - Fat Boys are back blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
163 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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25
240 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dan Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Adam Pearce!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearce is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Adam Pearce has been cut.
Walker scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pearce is looking to regain half guard here but Walker keeps moving and retains side control.
Walker moves into full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walker landing strikes from the mount and Pearce is in trouble!
Walker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pearce is looking to escape.
Walker working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Pearce is trying to escape the mount.
Walker wants to control the pace but Pearce is squirming around nicely.
Walker raining down shots from the mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearce taking shots to the head.
Walker lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Walker lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That has opened up Adam Pearce's cut even more.
Pearce really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pearce is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pearce is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pearce throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Walker in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The cut above Adam Pearce's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Adam Pearce's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dan Walker!
Dan Walker thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between William Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Holder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Harrison might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to God's Gonna Cut You Down. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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195 lbs
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196 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, William Harrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Luke Holder!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrison digs a good body shot into Holder's ribs.
Holder misses with a low kick.
Harrison moves in looking to clinch but Holder pushes him off.
Holder throws out a loose jab but Harrison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harrison takes a swing at Holder's ribcage but misses.
No luck for Harrison with that takedown attempt.
Harrison keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Holder slaps away a takedown attempt from Harrison, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Harrison lands a nice looking body shot.
Holder moves away from the strike by Harrison.
Holder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holder lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Harrison shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Holder manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Holder is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison controls Holder momentarily but Holder frees himself.
Harrison is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Holder is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Holder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harrison is keeping the position for now.
Harrison had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Holder defends it easily.
Harrison is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holder content to stall in guard here.
Harrison controlling Holder's posture.
Harrison trying to keep a closed guard but Holder is proving a slippery customer.
Holder stays in close to Harrison's body and controls the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Harrison has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Harrison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holder moves away from the strike by Harrison.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holder.
Harrison closes this distance looking for a takedown but Holder circles away.
Harrison shoots in and drives through. Holder sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Holder. No joy for Harrison on that attempt.
Harrison throws out a loose jab but Holder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holder slips a straight right by Harrison.
A head kick misses from Holder.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Holder.
A slow jab from Holder misses its intended target.
Luke Holder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harrison stuns Holder with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Harrison looks to score with a jab to the body but Holder is just out of range.
A clash of legs there as Harrison blocks the low kick.
Holder is looking to clinch but Harrison is avoiding it.
Holder throws a body punch but Harrison moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrison closes the distance and clinches up with Holder, looking for a takedown. Harrison pushes Holder against the cage but Holder circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Holder feints and then cracks Harrison's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Harrison down.
Holder scores with a head kick. Harrison tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice sprawl there from Holder as Harrison shoots in.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holder. Harrison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harrison's jab looks to have found its range, popping Holder under the eye.
Holder listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Harrison throws a shot to the body.
Harrison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Harrison tries to clinch up but Holder circles away and keeps his distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice shot by Harrison.
Holder throws a low kick but Harrison avoids it.
A clash of legs there as Harrison blocks the low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Holder dominated that round.
That's time! Harrison's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Holder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harrison.
Holder has managed to clinch.
Harrison managing to block the knees to the body from Holder.
Holder blocks a body shot from Harrison.
Holder has Harrison pressed against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Harrison misses with the head strike.
Harrison makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Holder dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Harrison looking to slow down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holder dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Holder lands an elbow inside that Harrison shrugs off.
Harrison can't find room to land a body shot as Holder controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harrison.
Holder keeps control of Harrison as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Holder prevents the takedown attempt.
Holder lands an elbow inside.
Harrison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harrison wants the takedown. Holder is fighting it off but Harrison persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Holder's guard against the cage.
Harrison wants to control from the top but Holder keeps moving.
Harrison drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Holder manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Harrison has Holder in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrison had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Holder defends it easily.
Holder with a flurry of punches that miss.
Holder postures up in Harrison's guard and throws a big left but Harrison blocks it.
Harrison keeping moving, preventing Holder from controlling successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holder missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harrison has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Holder can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Holder loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrison looking to control.
Harrison keeping moving, preventing Holder from controlling successfully.
Harrison keeping full guard, as Holder tries to pass.
Holder trying to control but Harrison is working from the bottom.
Holder wants to stand but Harrison is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Luke Holder wasn't active enough on the ground.
Holder lands a head kick. Harrison smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holder avoids the body shot from Harrison.
Good standup being displayed there by Harrison as he connects with a hook.
Holder swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Holder tries to clinch but Harrison is having none of it.
No luck for Harrison with that takedown attempt.
Holder lands a nice leg kick that just misses Harrison's sensitive parts.
A telegraphed right hand from Harrison misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harrison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Holder.
Holder attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Harrison takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Luke Holder will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Harrison takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Holder goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Holder lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Harrison has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Harrison and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Holder throws the kick towards the body but Harrison avoids it.
Harrison moves in looking to clinch but Holder pushes him off.
Holder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harrison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Holder thows a body shot but no joy.
Holder misses with a low kick.
Holder wants to clinch.
Holder gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison pushes Holder back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Harrison stalling in the clinch but Holder improves position.
Harrison wants a takedown.
Holder crunches a lovely knee into Harrison's ribcage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holder's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Holder tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Harrison avoids it.
Harrison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holder's elbow.
Holder trying to control the position but instead, Harrison has worked for underhooks and has pushed Holder into the cage.
Harrison is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Holder pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nice body punch from Holder - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Holder throws an elbow but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Harrison wants to break free but Holder has control.
Harrison lands a body shot in the clinch.
Holder misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Harrison.
A frustrated look appears on Harrison's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Harrison wants to stall.
Harrison managing to block the knees to the body from Holder.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harrison tries to work over Holder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holder creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Holder scores a nice knee to the body.
Harrison takes a knee to the side of the body.
Harrison lands with a right to the head.
Holder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Luke Holder seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Harrison struggles to land a body shot inside as Holder controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Holder throws an elbow but misses.
Holder trying to land knees to the body.
Holder holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Harrison wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Harrison managing to block the knees to the body from Holder.
William Harrison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holder just leaning against Harrison, taking a breather.
Holder lands with a short shot to the head.
Holder will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Harrison up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Harrison as Holder tries to tie him up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Luke Holder.
Holder throws a sloppy head kick and Harrison moves out of range easily.
Luke Holder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harrison.
Harrison is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Holder tries a head kick but it misses.
Luke Holder is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Holder missing with a left hand there. Harrison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harrison loads up on a big right hand but Holder slips the punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holder misses with a leg kick
and Harrison counters with a one-two to the body.
Luke Holder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holder gets a clinch.
Harrison trying to control the position but instead, Holder has worked for underhooks and has pushed Harrison into the cage.
Harrison misses with the head strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Holder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Holder winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Holder!
Luke Holder took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Vandal Fight Boutique (prices $8 - $30) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Johnny McBraddish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Cope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McBraddish comes to the cage accompanied by Broken by 12 Stones. Cope is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Let's Go. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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32
130 lbs
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28
150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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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
28 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny McBraddish!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Cope!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBraddish stuns Cope with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cope blocks a low kick nicely.
McBraddish thows a body shot but no joy.
Cope avoids the body shot from McBraddish.
Cope throws a leg kick
and McBraddish counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A big right from Cope misses.
McBraddish misses with the combination.
Cope closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cope lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Cope tries to free his leg and advance position but McBraddish is retaining full guard.
Cope throws a big right hand that misses.
McBraddish keeping moving, preventing Cope from controlling successfully.
Cope throws a strike but McBraddish rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cope looking for subs off his back but McBraddish has passed one foot through into half guard.
Cope is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McBraddish pulls his head out easily.
Cope makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cope.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBraddish got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cope has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McBraddish has managed to get both his arms back between Cope's legs - danger averted.
Cope tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cope is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cope has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. McBraddish 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 Cope.
Cope manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBraddish wants to stand back up but Cope manages to pass into side control.
Cope postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Cope working the body and head with strikes.
Check out the look on Cope's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Cope misses with the ground and pound.
Cope goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McBraddish rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cope's guard! Nice work there by McBraddish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBraddish is looking to stand up but Cope won't let him.
Cope throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cope looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McBraddish passes into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cope is trying to control McBraddish's posture but McBraddish avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Cope dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cope throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cope closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McBraddish to the mat! McBraddish manages to get full guard.
Cope controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cope throws an elbow that misses. McBraddish uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cope's guard. Nice move by McBraddish!
McBraddish preventing the sweep.
McBraddish might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cope is looking for a triangle but McBraddish pushes his legs off easily.
Cope has a closed guard, preventing McBraddish from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cope working for a triangle but McBraddish defends it easily.
Cope wants to sweep here but McBraddish controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cope is looking for a triangle but McBraddish pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cope wants to sweep here but McBraddish controlling him for the moment.
McBraddish has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cope throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McBraddish escapes and throws Cope's legs to the side, diving into side control!
McBraddish tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cope is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McBraddish prevents Cope from improving his position.
Cope is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McBraddish pulls his head out easily.
Cope moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cope looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! McBraddish has picked Cope up and slammed him! Cope can't keep hold of the triangle and McBraddish manages to pass to side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cope is trying to get back to half guard.
Cope is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cope looking for subs from the bottom but McBraddish mounts him!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cope tries to hold on but McBraddish pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Cope showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McBraddish misses with a wild body shot.
McBraddish blocks the body kick.
McBraddish fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cope moves out of range as McBraddish strikes.
McBraddish throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cope fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cope takes a swing at McBraddish's ribcage but misses.
Cope misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cope tries a low kick but McBraddish avoids it.
Cope lands a body shot.
Cope shoots in looking for a takedown. McBraddish tries to sprawl out of it but Cope keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McBraddish manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnny McBraddish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Cope.
Cope fails with a takedown attempt.
A good leg kick by McBraddish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBraddish dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McBraddish misses with a wild body shot.
McBraddish misses with a wild body shot.
McBraddish motions for Cope to come forward. McBraddish throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McBraddish jabs at Cope's body.
Cope swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McBraddish slips a straight right by Cope.
Cope misses with a low kick.
Cope thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cope is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McBraddish.
Cope moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McBraddish dodges the punch combination from Cope.
Mike Cope seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McBraddish misses with a low kick as Cope jumps back.
Johnny McBraddish is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McBraddish smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cope thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cope shoots in for a double leg but McBraddish sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBraddish throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cope misses with a leg kick.
Cope moves out of range of the strikes.
McBraddish takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McBraddish tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cope was well out of range. Poor timing from McBraddish.
McBraddish rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cope moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Cope is predictable there
and Cope takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cope fails to land the takedown.
McBraddish looks to land a combination but Cope avoids it well.
Cope stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McBraddish.
Cope uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McBraddish.
Cope tries to work over McBraddish's front leg with a kick but McBraddish checks it.
McBraddish fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cope looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McBraddish ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McBraddish avoids the body shot from Cope.
McBraddish doesn't manage to clinch there - Cope circles away.
McBraddish throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBraddish moves out of range as Cope strikes.
Cope keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McBraddish takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McBraddish takes a swing at Cope's ribcage but misses.
Cope pivots, looking for a leg kick but McBraddish is out of range and Cope settles back down.
Cope tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McBraddish swivels and escapes.
McBraddish thows a body shot but no joy.
Cope shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cope looks to land a strike but McBraddish avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
McBraddish is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cope is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBraddish scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McBraddish checks a leg kick.
Cope shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McBraddish as he jumps to the side.
Jab by McBraddish.
McBraddish looks to land a right hand but Cope moved out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cope throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cope shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cope shoots in looking for a takedown. McBraddish tries to sprawl out of it but Cope keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McBraddish manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnny McBraddish is winning the standup battle so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cope scores with a jab to the jaw.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cope.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Johnny McBraddish did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
McBraddish is looking to clinch.
McBraddish uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cope.
McBraddish is looking to wear down Cope with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McBraddish misses with a series of wild punches.
McBraddish misses with a looping left.
McBraddish digs a good body shot into Cope's ribs.
Cope misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cope. McBraddish does a little dance to reset his feet.
McBraddish staying out of range there.
McBraddish misses the shot to the body.
McBraddish tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Cope manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cope cracks McBraddish with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McBraddish throws a body punch but Cope moves out of range.
McBraddish ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cope moves away.
An inside leg kick from Cope misses.
Cope scores with a jab.
Cope shoots in but McBraddish avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBraddish's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cope connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McBraddish scrambles back to his feet.
McBraddish lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McBraddish tries to score with a low kick but Cope moves his leg out of the way.
McBraddish slaps away a takedown attempt from Cope, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McBraddish throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McBraddish stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McBraddish wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnny McBraddish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Cope.
McBraddish tests Cope's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cope misses with a hook. McBraddish ducked under it nicely.
Cope thows a leg kick but McBraddish checks it
and McBraddish counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McBraddish throws a series of punches but Cope moves out of range.
McBraddish jabs at Cope's body.
Cope thuds a left hand into McBraddish's body.
Cope just misses with a punch to the body.
McBraddish moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cope throws a front kick aimed at McBraddish's knee but McBraddish avoids it well.
Cope pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McBraddish scores with a hook.
McBraddish misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cope.
McBraddish throws a low kick but Cope avoids it.
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!
McBraddish feints a jab promting Cope to slip. McBraddish then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cope slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cope misses with a low kick.
A jab from McBraddish misses.
Cope slips a jab and a cross from McBraddish.
McBraddish misses with an uppercut. Cope saw that one coming.
Cope is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McBraddish's half guard.
McBraddish blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cope.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cope is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cope trying to control the action but McBraddish is working from the bottom.
Cope missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cope not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cope controlling the action here.
Cope looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McBraddish with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cope scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McBraddish manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A looping hook to the body misses from McBraddish. Cope does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cope looks to land a left hand but McBraddish moved out of range nicely.
McBraddish rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cope moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cope misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McBraddish.
McBraddish just misses with a punch to the body.
Cope ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cope takes a swing at McBraddish's ribcage but misses.
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!
Cope slips a jab from McBraddish.
Cope takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McBraddish lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Mike Cope will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
McBraddish fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cope keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cope misses the shot to the body.
McBraddish digs a good hook to Cope's body.
Cope shoots for a takedown but McBraddish saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McBraddish avoids the body shot from Cope.
A good leg kick by McBraddish.
Cope waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McBraddish.
Cope uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McBraddish.
Cope throws a jab but it's blocked by McBraddish.
Cope uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McBraddish.
McBraddish stuns Cope with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cope takes one to the chin there.
McBraddish tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cope was well out of range. Poor timing from McBraddish.
McBraddish misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Cope does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBraddish misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cope.
Cope misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cope scores with the left hand. McBraddish knows he should have avoided that one.
McBraddish dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cope. That did some damage!
Cope slips a jab from McBraddish.
Cope throws a leg kick that is checked
and McBraddish counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McBraddish thows a body shot but no joy.
Cope's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cope lands a nice shot to the body.
Cope misses with a leg kick
and McBraddish makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice uppercut there from McBraddish.
Cope looking to score a takedown here. McBraddish is defending well but Cope drives through and ends up in McBraddish's guard.
Cope throws a big right hand that misses.
Cope is looking to work some ground and pound but McBraddish has wrist control.
Johnny McBraddish has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cope trying to control but McBraddish is working from the bottom.
Cope is looking to work some ground and pound but McBraddish has wrist control.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Cope keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McBraddish's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cope is looking to work some ground and pound but McBraddish has wrist control.
McBraddish keeping moving, preventing Cope from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cope throws a big elbow that misses.
Copeis looking to pass into half guard but McBraddish pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now McBraddish is in guard.
McBraddish avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cope working a defensive guard here.
Cope manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cope shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McBraddish as he avoids it easily.
Johnny McBraddish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Cope.
Cope thuds his right hand into McBraddish's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cope throws a sloppy head kick and McBraddish moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from McBraddish. Cope does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cope throws a front kick that sends McBraddish stumbling back into the cage.
A punch lands to the side of Cope 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McBraddish takes a swing at Cope's ribcage but misses.
Cope is looking to score with low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from McBraddish. Cope does a little dance to reset his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McBraddish ducks under a wild hook from Cope.
Cope dives in and scores a takedown into McBraddish's 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!
Cope with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Cope comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cope has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 46:49
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 46:49
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Cope!
Mike Cope is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Mike Cope 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brick Top (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lincoln Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Top's entrance music is Killing in the name . A fine choice. Thomas has chosen Pulse of the Maggots as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brick Top!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lincoln Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Top scores with a one two! Thomas had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Top misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas.
Top tests Thomas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Top takes a jab right on the kisser.
Top checks the leg kick nicely there.
Top tests Thomas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Top looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thomas is fending him off so far but Top persists. Nope, Thomas circles away and we're back to standing.
Top digs a good hook to Thomas's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas misses with a looping left.
Thomas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Top keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thomas.
Top tried to score with a low kick but Thomas checks it.
Top tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Top does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Top checks it well.
Top connects with an inside leg kick.
Thomas throws a hook but Top avoids it easily.
Top will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Top was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Top thuds a left hand into Thomas's body.
Top checks a leg kick.
Top misses with a body kick.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Top throws the kick towards the body but Thomas avoids it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Top lands a slapping body shot.
Thomas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Top stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Top slips under a jab.
Top swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas with a jab.
Top just misses with a punch to the body.
Top throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Top fails with a takedown attempt.
Top fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Top scores with a punch to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Top fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thomas throws a jab when Top was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is looking to slow Top down with leg kicks.
Thomas thows a body shot but no joy.
Top takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Top takes a swing at Thomas's ribcage but misses.
Top looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Thomas does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Thomas connects with a solid leg kick.
Top shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thomas blocks a head kick by Top.
Top moves out of range of the strikes.
Top tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thomas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Top throws a nice looking combination but Thomas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Top moves out of range as Thomas strikes.
Thomas connects with a crisp jab.
Thomas scores with a leg kick.
Top looks to land a body kick but Thomas moved away.
Top tries to close the distance and clinch but Thomas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice shot by Thomas.
Lincoln Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Top blocks a head kick by Thomas.
Top is looking to wear down Thomas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Top is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Top shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Top was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Thomas wants to hold on but Top pushes him away.
Top throwing strikes but Thomas recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Top is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thomas is just riding it out for now. Top eventually gives up the hold.
Thomas is not content to let Top control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Top pushing down on Thomas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Top working over Thomas with some ground and pound. Thomas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Top is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Top is working for a kimura but Thomas is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thomas is defending against the submission attempts here by Top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Brick Top will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Thomas scores with a decent looking hook.
Top takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thomas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Top shoots for a double leg takedown but Thomas sprawls well. He's pushed Top's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Top shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thomas but Thomas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Top ducks right into an uppercut from Thomas.
Top closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Top throws an elbow but Thomas slips to the side and avoids it well.
Top 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.
The strikes coming from Top are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The strikes coming from Top are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Thomas is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Top tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thomas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas wants to control but Top is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thomas is controlling Top's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Thomas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Top trying to control the action but Thomas is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Top is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Top working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas trying to control here.
Top is working for a kimura but Thomas is defending it quite comfortably.
Top sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thomas defending well though.
Top is looking for a kimura but Thomas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Top to get the leverage.
Brick Top overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Top looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Top sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thomas defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Top not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thomas trying to control but Top postures up.
Top missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Thomas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Top.
Thomas is trying to control but can't.
Thomas wants to get back to his feet.
Top trying to pass the guard but Thomas defending well.
Top seems to be working for a kimura but Thomas defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas trying to control from the bottom.
Thomas might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Top kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Top trying to control from half guard but Thomas is working away.
Top throwing shots but Thomas is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas wants to get back to full guard but Top has passed into side control.
Top throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brick Top dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Thomas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Top sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thomas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Top's sensitive parts.
Top fails with a takedown attempt.
Thomas throws the left hand but Top avoids the punch easily.
Top takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Thomas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thomas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Top throws a series of punches but Thomas avoids them all with ease.
Thomas throws a leg kick but Top sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lincoln Thomas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Top connects with a leg kick. Thomas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thomas throws a hook but Top blocks it.
Thomas throws a leg kick but Top sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thomas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Top slips a jab from Thomas.
Top dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Top uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thomas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Top.
Thomas lands a nice shot to the body.
Top tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas moves out of range as Top strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Top.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Top has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thomas misses with a looping left.
Thomas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Top plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Top gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Top fails to land.
Come on Thomas - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Top misses with some punches.
Top tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Top misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Top misses with a punch to the body.
Top lands a hook that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Top tries a body shot but Thomas blocks it.
Top working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Top.
Top misses with a short punch on the inside.
Top tries a body shot but Thomas blocks it.
Top struggles to land a body shot inside as Thomas controls his hands.
Top fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Top misses with a punch on the inside.
Top goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thomas prevents a body shot from Top.
Thomas is trying to push Top away but Top has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas.
Top lands with a short shot to the head.
Top tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thomas blocking some punches.
Thomas blocks an uppercut.
Thomas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knees to the body from Thomas.
Top scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thomas prevents a body shot from Top.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Top doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Thomas.
Top has a couple of punches blocked by Thomas.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thomas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thomas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Top working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thomas has had enough of the clinch but Top keeps him there for the moment.
Top throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thomass head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas lands an elbow that stopped Top in his tracks for a moment.
Thomas throws a knee to the head but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Top tries to throw a body punch but Thomas avoids it by throwing Top back against the cage.
A short right from Top on the inside.
Thomas tries to land knees in the clinch but Top avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brick Top clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Top uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thomas.
Top shoots in looking for a takedown but Thomas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Top's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thomas connects with the punch.
Thomas loads up on a big right hand but Top slips the punch.
Top blocks a jab.
Top shoots in looking for a takedown. Thomas tries to sprawl out of it but Top keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thomas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thomas.
Thomas misses with a leg kick.
Top throws a push kick but Thomas slaps the foot to one side.
Thomas throws a body punch but Top moves out of range.
Top throws a series of punches but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas throws a head kick but Top moves out of range.
Top misses with a hook. Thomas ducked under it nicely.
Top bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Top slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas looks to land a right hand but Top moved out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Top looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thomas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Top. That's going to slow Thomas down.
Thomas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lincoln Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thomas throws a jab when Top was well out of range.
Thomas thuds a left hand into Top's body.
A big right from Top misses.
Thomas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Top misses with a series of wild punches.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Top tries to clinch up but Thomas circles away and keeps his distance.
Thomas scores with a spinning back kick!
Top's corner calls for a 1-2. Top obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Top misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brick Top. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas thows a body shot but no joy.
Thomas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Top moves away.
Top fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thomas looks for the body kick but Top saw that one coming.
Thomas avoids a kick to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thomas.
Top waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thomas.
Thomas tries to score with a low kick but Top moves his leg out of the way.
Thomas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thomas looks to land a right hand but Top moved out of range.
Top just misses with a punch to the body.
Top on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Top moves out of range as Thomas strikes.
Thomas lands with an uppercut that bounces Top off the cage and back into range.
Thomas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Top on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas scores with a nice strike.
Top takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice body kick there by Thomas.
Thomas throws a hook but Top blocks it.
Top avoids the head kick by Thomas.
Top thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thomas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thomas takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Thomas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Top avoids the body shot from Thomas.
Top has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thomas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Top blocks a leg kick.
Jab from Thomas.
Thomas missing with a left hand there. Top was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thomas throws a nice head kick!
Top misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Top, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thomas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Top under the eye.
A jab from Thomas misses.
Top scores with a shot to the body.
Thomas pivots, looking for a leg kick but Top is out of range and Thomas settles back down.
Thomas throws a body punch but Top moves out of range.
Top fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Top scores with a sloppy right hand. Thomas should have avoided that one.
Top has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thomas finds it's way round the side to connect with Top's head.
Top gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thomas.
Top is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thomas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thomas throws a lazy head kick
and Top counters with a good low kick that Thomas was not able to check.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A shot to the liver by Top. Beautiful body shot.
Top has Thomas up against the cage in a clinch.
Thomas prevents a body shot from Top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lincoln Thomas dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Top keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thomas throws a leg kick
and Top finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Top lands with a thumping leg kick.
Top throws a looping overhand right but Thomas ducks down to avoid it.
Top is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Top throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Horrible takedown by Top or perhaps it was just good defense by Thomas which made him look bad.
Thomas misses with an uppercut.
Thomas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Thomas.
Top throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thomas.
Thomas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Top.
Thomas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Top shoots in for a double leg but Thomas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Top misses with a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Top checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thomas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thomas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Top moves out of range as Thomas strikes.
Top fails to land with a series of punches.
Thomas throws a chopping leg kick but Top manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A jab lands there for Top.
A lazy body kick from Thomas
and Top counters with a nice low kick that buckles Thomas's knee momentarily.
Top misses with the combination.
Thomas throws a chopping leg kick but Top manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Thomas. Top shrugs it off though.
Thomas stuns Top with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thomas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Top tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Top misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Top shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thomas as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brick Top. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Thomas.
Thomas lands a lovely overhand right.
Top fails with a takedown attempt.
Thomas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thomas scores with a hook.
Thomas tries a head kick but it misses.
Top throws a head kick but Thomas moves out of range.
Brick Top is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Top misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thomas lands a leg kick that knocks Top off balance momentarily.
Thomas jabs Top to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thomas misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Thomas misses its intended target.
Top checks the leg kick.
Top fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Top backs up against the cage.
Top throws the left hand but Thomas avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Thomas.
Thomas misses with a low kick.
Top moves in looking to clinch but Thomas pushes him off.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thomas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Top looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thomas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Top moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thomas thows a body shot but no joy.
Top throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Thomas's head.
Top tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Top moves away from the strike by Thomas.
Top avoids the body shot from Thomas.
Top checks a leg kick.
Thomas cracks the inside of Top's front leg.
Thomas throws a body punch but Top moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Top tries a head kick but it misses.
Thomas throws a hook but Top avoids it easily.
Thomas scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Thomas misses its intended target.
Thomas takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Top scores with a head kick.
Top lands a nice hook to Thomas's body. Thomas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Top plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Top connects with a single shot there.
Top on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A punch combination from Top misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Top misses with a hook. Thomas ducked under it nicely.
Lincoln Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thomas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Top moves in looking to clinch but Thomas pushes him off.
Top cracks a nice hook into Thomas's ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lincoln Thomas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Top 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 48:48
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 48:47
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Brick Top!
Brick Top retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Doug Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oakley Bark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marshall comes to the cage accompanied by Blood to Bleed-- Rise Against. Bark has chosen shut em down as his entrance music. Doug Marshall has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Doug Marshall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oakley Bark!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marshall scores with a jab. Bark acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marshall.
Marshall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bark doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Marshall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bark with a lazy takedown attempt
and Marshall counters with a good low kick that Bark was not able to check.
Marshall cracks a nice hook into Bark's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marshall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bark was well out of range. Poor timing from Marshall.
Bark blocks a head kick by Marshall.
Marshall lands with a nice body kick.
Bark gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Marshall counters with a head kick. That will keep Bark thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Bark is rocked!
Doug Marshall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oakley Bark.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Bark up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Marshall from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Bark's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Doug Marshall!
After winning the bout, Doug Marshall 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alex Vargas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Teixeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vargas comes to the cage accompanied by Burning Heart -- Survivor. The crowd seem to be enjoying Teixeira's choice of entrance music: Lil Terror. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Vargas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Teixeira!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teixeira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Teixeira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vargas.
A big left from Vargas misses.
Vargas shoots in and drives through. Teixeira sprawls well.
Vargas misses with a low kick.
Teixeira keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Teixeira looks to throw the jab but Vargas is out of range.
Teixeira walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vargas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice cross by Vargas.
Teixeira lands with a nice combination. Vargas backs away looking to recover.
Teixeira digs a good body shot into Vargas's ribs.
Teixeira looks for the body kick but Vargas saw that one coming.
A punch combination from Teixeira misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vargas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Teixeira.
A combination from Vargas does no damage.
Some bone on bone action there as Teixeira checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Teixeira takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Teixeira loads up on a big right hand but Vargas slips the punch.
Vargas slips a jab and a cross from Teixeira.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas misses with a body shot.
Vargas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Teixeira takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vargas slips under a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vargas.
Teixeira moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Teixeira misses with a double jab.
Vargas works over Teixeira's head and body with a nice combination.
Teixeira misses with a combination
and Vargas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Teixeira is rocked!
Teixeira misses with an uppercut. Vargas saw that one coming.
Vargas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Teixeira has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teixeira digs a good body shot into Vargas's ribs.
Teixeira takes a swing at Vargas's ribcage but misses.
Nice body punch from Vargas.
Vargas is looking to score with low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vargas.
Teixeira lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Teixeira scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Teixeira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vargas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vargas misses with a leg kick
and Teixeira counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Teixeira stuffs the takedown attempt from Vargas. Vargas gets slowly back to his feet.
Vargas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Teixeira.
Teixeira checks the leg kick nicely there.
Teixeira lands a slapping body shot.
Teixeira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Teixeira feints and then cracks Vargas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vargas down.
Teixeira takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Teixeira takes a swing at Vargas's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Teixeira wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Vargas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vargas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Teixeira.
Richard Teixeira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vargas lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vargas.
Vargas misses with a wild combination.
Teixeira looks to land a combination but Vargas avoids it well.
Vargas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vargas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Teixeira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vargas.
Vargas is looking to slow Teixeira down with leg kicks.
Teixeira connects with a body shot.
Vargas tries a low kick but Teixeira avoids it.
Teixeira lands a nice looking body kick.
Teixeira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Teixeira goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Teixeira.
Vargas slips under a jab from Teixeira.
Teixeira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vargas was well out of range. Poor timing from Teixeira.
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!
Vargas tries to land a leg kick but Teixeira saw it coming and moves away.
Vargas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Teixeira.
Vargas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vargas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vargas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Teixeira.
Teixeira works over Vargas's head and body with a nice combination.
Teixeira 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.
Vargas shoots in for a takedown but Teixeira shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Teixeira 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 going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Teixeira checks a leg kick.
Vargas throws a chopping leg kick but Teixeira manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Teixeira!
Teixeira 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Richard Teixeira will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Teixeira misses with a kick to the body.
Teixeira will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Teixeira misses the shot to the body.
Vargas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vargas tried to score with a low kick but Teixeira checks it.
Vargas throws a looping overhand right but Teixeira ducks down to avoid it.
Vargas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Teixeira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vargas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Teixeira showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vargas.
Vargas throws a sloppy head kick and Teixeira moves out of range easily.
Teixeira throws an overhand right that lands on Vargas's shoulder, as Vargas tries to avoid the shot.
Teixeira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vargas.
Vargas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vargas feints a jab promting Teixeira to slip. Vargas then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Teixeira slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Vargas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teixeira scores with a hook to the body. Vargas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Teixeira jabs at Vargas's body.
Vargas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Teixeira's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Teixeira throws a series of punches but Vargas avoids them all with ease.
Teixeira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vargas lands a lovely overhand right.
Vargas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Teixeira takes a swing at Vargas's ribcage but misses.
Teixeira lands the left hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vargas lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Teixeira has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Teixeira and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Teixeira takes a swing at Vargas's ribcage but misses.
Vargas throws a big shot that misses.
Vargas moves forwards but Teixeira connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Teixeira delivers a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Teixeira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Teixeira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vargas was well out of range. Poor timing from Teixeira.
Vargas is looking to land body kicks.
Teixeira throws a series of punches but Vargas avoids them all with ease.
Teixeira takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice defenses there by Vargas.
Teixeira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vargas.
Teixeira cracks Vargas with a good jab.
Teixeira listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Richard Teixeira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vargas dodges the punch combination from Teixeira.
Vargas misses with a left hand
and Teixeira counters with a stiff right hand.
Vargas jabs Teixeira to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vargas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Teixeira throws out the jab.
Teixeira thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira throws a nice looking combination but Vargas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vargas fails to land with a series of punches.
A right-left combo lands from Vargas.
Vargas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Richard Teixeira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice inside leg kick there by Teixeira. That's going to slow Vargas down.
Teixeira blocks a leg kick.
A cross from Vargas lands.
Nice shot by Vargas.
Teixeira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vargas moves away.
Teixeira tries a head kick but it misses.
Teixeira swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Teixeira takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good standup being displayed there by Vargas as he connects with a hook.
Vargas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vargas slips a straight right by Teixeira.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teixeira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Teixeira.
Teixeira fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vargas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Teixeira blocks a leg kick.
Teixeira misses with a looping right.
Teixeira throws a nice looking combination but Vargas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Teixeira throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Teixeira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Teixeira misses the shot to the body.
Teixeira connects with a body shot that sends Vargas's belly button to the back.
Vargas throws out a loose jab but Teixeira uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Teixeira ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vargas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Teixeira connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vargas. Vargas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vargas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Teixeira.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Richard Teixeira will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Vargas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Teixeira throws a lazy head kick
and Vargas counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vargas blocks a jab.
Vargas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vargas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vargas lands with a cross.
Teixeira misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vargas misses with a hook. Teixeira ducked under it nicely.
Vargas scoring well with a low kick there.
Vargas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Teixeira will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Teixeira throws a poor cross that misses
and Teixeira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Teixeira scores with a body shot.
Vargas throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teixeira lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Teixeira throws a series of punches but Vargas avoids them all with ease.
Vargas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Teixeira throws a series of punches but Vargas avoids them all with ease.
Teixeira just misses with a punch to the body.
Teixeira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vargas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Teixeira throws a right and a left that both miss.
Teixeira takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vargas takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Teixeira chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vargas can pounce on him.
Vargas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Teixeira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vargas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Teixeira gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vargas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vargas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Teixeira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vargas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vargas throws a head kick that misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Teixeira.
A clash of legs there as Vargas blocks the low kick.
Teixeira defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vargas.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Vargas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vargas misses with a low kick.
Vargas misses with a wild body shot.
Vargas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Teixeira. Those never looked like landing.
Teixeira lands with an overhand left.
Teixeira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vargas misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Teixeira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vargas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Teixeira on the side of the head.
Teixeira throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vargas counters with a good low kick that Teixeira was not able to check.
Vargas wants to slow Teixeira down by chopping away at his legs.
Teixeira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vargas dodges the punch combination from Teixeira.
Vargas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vargas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Teixeira punishes Vargas's body with a nice straight punch.
A punch lands to the side of Vargas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Teixeira gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Teixeira throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira blocks a leg kick.
Vargas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Teixeira. Teixeira circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vargas throws a right and a left that Teixeira avoids nicely.
Teixeira throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vargas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vargas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Teixeira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Teixeira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Teixeira scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vargas clobbers Teixeira with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vargas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Teixeira takes one to the chin there.
Some wild striking there from Teixeira.
Teixeira misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Alex Vargas did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Teixeira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vargas.
Teixeira scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Teixeira has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vargas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vargas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Teixeira ducks under a wild hook from Vargas.
Teixeira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vargas closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Teixeira quickly recovers to half guard.
Vargas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Teixeira's head.
Teixeira won't allow Vargas to pass to mount.
Teixeira trying to control but Vargas postures up.
Teixeira is looking to escape.
Vargas trying to control the pace.
Vargas seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas is trying to control the action in half guard but Teixeira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vargas 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.
Vargas is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Teixeira is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Vargas controlling the action here.
Alex Vargas has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Vargas lands with a kick to the temple. Teixeira shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Teixeira is still on wobbly legs! Can Vargas finish him?
Teixeira shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Teixeira missing with a left hand there. Vargas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vargas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Teixeira.
Vargas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vargas looks to land a right hand but Teixeira moved out of range.
Richard Teixeira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vargas looks to score with a jab to the body but Teixeira is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira misses with a wild body shot.
Vargas throws a leg kick but Teixeira checks it.
Teixeira cracks a nice hook into Vargas's ribs.
Vargas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vargas connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vargas pushes Teixeira away with a front kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Teixeira throws a combination that misses
and Vargas counters with a nice uppercut.
Vargas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Teixeira takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Teixeira misses with a jab, cross combination.
Teixeira thows a body shot but no joy.
Teixeira swings for the body but Vargas moves out of range.
Vargas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vargas connects with a solid leg kick.
Teixeira misses with an uppercut
and Vargas counters with a thumping low kick.
Vargas scores with a leg kick.
Vargas rushes Teixeira with punches - Teixeira moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Teixeira goes down! Vargas follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Vargas!
Alex Vargas thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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